This book contains proceedings from the ICRAIC 2K25 conference, where leading global experts explored cutting-edge innovations in robotics, automation, and AI. It offers valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and applications for researchers and professionals.
Climate’s Impact on Agriculture
As climate change reshapes food production, this book offers actionable solutions. It merges cutting-edge research with sustainable practices and innovative technologies, providing strategies for farmers and policymakers to navigate this urgent challenge and build resilience.
Unchecked structural damages threaten public safety. This guide to non-destructive testing (NDT) methods helps inspectors select the most applicable and cost-effective technique for detecting defects in structures using steel, concrete, fibre-reinforced polymers, and timber.
This book presents mathematical models of thermal stresses, strengthening, and crack formation in two-component materials like composites and dual-phase steel. Suitable for research, engineering, university courses, and non-specialists, with a helpful mathematical appendix.
Principles and Analysis of Historical Masonry Structures
This book explores how structures stand, endure, and fail. It explains the mechanics of arches, vaults, and domes, connecting historic construction techniques with today’s analytical approaches for evaluating safety and ensuring responsible conservation.
A first-of-its-kind guide to 3D printing PLA-based Self-Reinforced Polymer Composites (SRPC). Learn how Fused Deposition Model process parameters affect a composite’s mechanical properties. This is an easy-to-read guide for students and hobbyists using desktop 3D printers.
A lucid introduction to system dynamics and control. This book systematically introduces the mathematical tools for modeling engineering systems, followed by the fundamentals of control system design and analysis. Numerous examples and exercises are included for self-study.
Current theories fail to adequately account for energy dissipation in modern materials. Based on a new theory, this book solves problems of minimizing energy dissipation, reducing vibrations in machines, and preventing resonances, with applications in geophysics and beyond.
Human Calcification Mechanisms
This book explores calcium regulation—from essential bone mineralization to harmful soft tissue calcification. It unites foundational science with AI, advanced imaging, and robotic interventions, offering cutting-edge insights into calcification disorders and their management.
Can the spirit of “Wabi-Sabi” be seen through science? This book explores the Japanese tea ceremony and its utensils from the field of materials science. While tea master Rikyu Sen perfected his art, his contemporary Leonardo da Vinci was integrating art and science in Europe.
High-Temperature, Drying Shrinkage, and Environmental Impact Assessment of Alkali-Activated Concrete
This book explores Alkali-activated Concrete (AAC), a sustainable substitute for Portland cement. It focuses on AAC’s long-term performance advantages, addressing uncertainties and offering practical recommendations to pave the way for its wider use in construction.