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Book SynopsisPhenomenology of the Cultural Disciplines is an interdisciplinary study, reflecting the recent emergence of various particular forms of `phenomenological philosophy of ...'. Included are such fields as psychology, social sciences and history, as well as environmental philosophy, ethnic studies, religion and even more practical disciplines, such as medicine, psychiatry, politics, and technology. The Introduction provides a way of understanding how these various developments are integrated. On the basis of a Husserlian notion of culture, it proposes a generic concept of `cultural disciplines' (which is broader than but inclusive of `human sciences') which subsumes the more specific concepts of `cultural sciences', `axiotic disciplines' (e.g. architecture), and `practical disciplines'. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Reflection on the Cultural Disciplines; L. Embree. 1. Phenomenology and the Clinical Event; R. Zaner. 2. Phenomenology and Cognitive Science; O. Wiggins. 3. The Body as Cultural Object/The Body as Pan-Cultural Universal; M. Sheets-Johnstone. 4. Connectionism and Phenomenology; T. Nenon. 5. The Other Culture; J.N. Mohanty. 6. Cultural Logics and the Search for National Identities; A. Mickunas. 7. Philosophy and Ecological Crisis; U. Melle. 8. Phenomenology and Ecofeminism; D. Marietta. 9. Ethnic Studies as Multi-Discipline and Phenomenology; S.M. Lyman, L. Embree. 10. Technology and Cultural Revenge; D. Ihde. 11. The Study of Religion in Husserl's Writings; J. Hart. 12. Biography as a Cultural Discipline; M. Daniel. 13. Alfred Schutz and the Project of Phenomenological Social Theory; D. Carr. Index of Names. Index of Topics.

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Book SynopsisThe recent developments in wireless communications, networking, and embedded systems have driven various innovative Internet of Things (IoT) applications, e.g., smart cities, mobile healthcare, autonomous driving and drones. A common feature of these applications is the stringent requirements for low-latency communications. Considering the typical small payload size of IoT applications, it is of critical importance to reduce the size of the overhead message, e.g., identification information, pilot symbols for channel estimation, and control data. Such low-overhead communications also help to improve the energy efficiency of IoT devices. Recently, structured signal processing techniques have been introduced and developed to reduce the overheads for key design problems in IoT networks, such as channel estimation, device identification, and message decoding. By utilizing underlying system structures, including sparsity and low rank, these methods can achieve significant performance gains.This book provides an overview of four general structured signal processing models: a sparse linear model, a blind demixing model, a sparse blind demixing model, and a shuffled linear model, and discusses their applications in enabling low-overhead communications in IoT networks. Further, it presents practical algorithms based on both convex and nonconvex optimization approaches, as well as theoretical analyses that use various mathematical tools.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Sparse Linear Model.- Chapter 3. Blind Demixing.- Chapter 4. Sparse Blind Demixing.- Chapter 5. Shuffled Linear Regression.- Chapter 6. Learning Augmented Methods.- Chapter 7. Conclusions and Discussions.- Chapter 8. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisProfessor Glyn James is currently Emeritus Professor in Mathematics at Coventry University, having previously been Dean of the School of Mathematical and Information Sciences.   Professor Phil Dyke is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the School of Computing, Electronics and Mathematics, University of Plymouth. Tim Reis is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Greenwich. He is an applied mathematician with  interests in fluid dynamics, numerical analysis, and mathematical modelling. His doctoral thesis was honoured with the Vernon Harrison prize by the British Society of Rheology and he continues to conduct research into the modelling and simulation of complex flows. Tim teaches a range of mathematical subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level and he is actively involved in promoting mathematics to the wider community.     Table of ContentsPreface About the authors Introduction Matrix Analysis Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations Vector Calculus Functions of a Complex Variable Laplace Transforms The z Transform Fourier Series The Fourier Transform Partial Differential Equations Optimization Applied Probability and Statistics Answers to Exercises Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is focused on the analysis and modelling of resilience, robustness, and vulnerability of transport systems and their complement: reliability. It provides an elaboration on their generic concepts, analysing disruptive events and nature of their impacts. It also offers an analysis and modelling of the system performances and their indicators relevant for the main actors involved. Applications of the models of performances and their resilience, robustness, and vulnerability to the selected cases of road, rail, air, and maritime transport mode affected by different internal and external disruptive events are also presented. By offering readers a systematic and comprehensive way of dealing with the topic of resilience, robustness, and vulnerability of transport systems and their complement, reliability, this book will be of interest to researchers and professionals alike within the transport industry.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Road transport system.- Rail transport system.- Air transport system.- Maritime transport system.- Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisVulnerability management (VM) has been around for millennia. Cities, tribes, nations, and corporations have all employed its principles. The operational and engineering successes of any organization depend on the ability to identify and remediate a vulnerability that a would-be attacker might seek to exploit. What were once small communities became castles. Cities had fortifications and advanced warning systems. All such measures were the result of a group recognizing their vulnerabilities and addressing them in different ways. Today, we identify vulnerabilities in our software systems, infrastructure, and enterprise strategies. Those vulnerabilities are addressed through various and often creative means.Vulnerability Management demonstrates a proactive approach to the discipline. Illustrated with examples drawn from Park Foremanâs more than three decades of multinational experience, the book demonstrates how much easier it is to manage potential weaknesses than to clean up aTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Author1 Introduction2 The Vulnerability Experience 3 Program and Organization4 Technology 5 Selecting Technology 6 Process 7 Execution, Reporting, and Analysis 8 Planning 9 Strategic Vulnerabilities10 Managing Vulnerabilities in the Cloud 11 Summary and the FutureIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Art of Safety Auditing: A Tutorial for Regulators provides the theory and practice of auditing safety management systems implemented by the companies in risk industries. With his extensive knowledge and experiences in quality and safety, Sasho Andonov provides the tools to fill the gap in regulatory auditing for safety management systems. The book explains in detail the overall process of auditing with emphasis on practical execution of audits by Safety Regulators in each State or International Organizations. This book presents real examples and outlines every aspect of regulations and oversight audits in high risk industries.FEATURES Offers all theoretical and practical aspects of safety audits Dedicated to regulatory bodies and companies in high risk industries Provides a holistic approach to auditing as part of regulatory oversight activities Discusses most common mistakes during audits and advices how to correct them<Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Clarifications of General Terms 3 Regulation 4 Types of Audits 5 Companies and Audits 6 Check Lists (CLs) 7 Management of Findings 8 Preparation for Audit 9 Conducting the Audit 10 "Challenges" for the Auditor during Audits 11 Profile of the Auditor

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Book SynopsisThis book will provide readers with an understanding of the employability concept and develop an employability skills improvement model to enhance the employability of built environment graduates to foster economic development. The developed model determines the influence of generic skills, discipline specific skills, work-integrated learning, emotional intelligence, university-industry collaboration outcomes and 4IR knowledge in predicting the outcomes of improved graduate employability. The model is developed with a theoretical lens on existing frameworks of employability and skills development. Whilst drawing comparisons with countries such as the UK, USA, Australia and Canada, the authors present the results of a two-stage Delphi survey in South Africa as a case study on the current state of skills development and on the skills of the future. The case study is presented in line with the South Africaâs long-term National Development Plan (NDP) aimed at developing the key capabilities and skills of its citizens by ensuring quality education on a broader scale by 2030. As automation continues to rapidly advance, the pressures on universities to revamp and restructure their curricula have become increasingly necessary. This book recommends that higher education institutions urgently need to intensify their efforts by introducing significant modifications to the science and technology curriculum to enable students to develop and acquire competencies in the rapidly emerging areas of artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, advanced simulation, data communication, system automation, real-time inventory operations, cloud computing, and information technologies. This implies that universitiesâ curriculum should be infused with 4IR thinking within the conventional primary sciences of biology, chemistry, and physics, with greater emphasis on digital literacy to boost 4IR understanding amongst the graduates. The book is therefore of interest to researchers and policy makers in the built environment that are placed in academia, the construction industry or at consultancy levels, it provides significant recommendations for universities as they intensify their efforts to develop graduates for the future.Table of ContentsChapter 1: General IntroductionChapter 2: Theoretical Background Surrounding EmployabilityChapter 3: Gaps in Employability ResearchChapter 4: Learning Theories and Skills DevelopmentChapter 5: International Context of Higher EducationChapter 6: Overview of South African EducationChapter 7: Conceptual Framework Underpinning EmployabilityChapter 8: Validation of the Employability Framework ConstructsChapter 9: Conclusions and Recommendations

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Book SynopsisVirtual Modelling and Rapid Manufacturing presents essential research in the area of Virtual and Rapid Prototyping. It contains reviewed papers that were presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping, held at the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal, from September 28 to October 1, 2005. The volume covers a wide range of topical subjects, such as medical imaging, reverse engineering, virtual reality and prototyping, biomanufacturing and tissue engineering, advanced rapid prototyping technologies and micro-fabrication, biomimetics and materials, and concurrent engineeringTable of ContentsKeynotes Rapid prototyping: a review Rapid prototyping in tissue engineering: a state-of-the-art report Positive Direct Mask Stereolithography with Multiple Layer Exposure: Layered Fabrication with Stair Step Reduction Microfabrication of dental implants with a porous surface structure by microstereolithography Femtosecond laser prototyping and its applications to micro-nanodevices Bone Tissue Engineering Scaffolds via Selective Laser Sintering of Neat Polycaprolactone and Polycaprolactone-Tricalcium Phosphate Particulate Composites Virtual Reality: Engineering Applications, Promises and Challenges Virtual Engineering of Complex Products and Systems: Towards Robust Solutions based upon Solid Modelling The effect of Rapid Manufacturing on Virtual and Physical Prototyping Scientific contributions Development of scaffolds for tissue engineering using a 3D inkjet model maker A method of 3D measurement for rapid prototyping manufacture based on image sequence Materials issues in rapid prototyping 3D-digitising and reverse engineering, aspects of production engineering Rapid manufacturing and the modern mould maker Effect of scan mode on the strength of selective laser sintering part Rapid tooling using alumide Rapid manufacturing through direct rapid prototyping in the South African context RSP tooling: advancements and case studies Flexible manufacturing concepts/new business models like mass customisation: advantages and new possibilities by using laser-sintering technologies Fabrication of bone substitute material by rapid prototyping Rapid manufacturing: a path to new markets Selection rapid prototyping systems based on the axiomatic design theory Research on electroforming of metallic thin shell and rapid tooling process using metal resin as inner lining An approach of modelling and representation of heterogeneous objects for rapid prototyping Application of simulated annealing in improving the performance of stereolithography Process planning method for curing accurate microparts using mask projection micro stereolithography Development and use of analytical cure models to improve stereolithography surface finish Conception and fabrication by stereolithography of a monolithic photocatalyst for air cleaning Enhancement of surface finish in fused deposition modelling Stereolithography rapid tooling for injection moulding Assembly design of hybrid rapid parts Customisation of bio-ceramic implants using SLS Best practices for 3D CAD interoperability Digital manufacturing of biocompatible metal framework for complex dental prostheses by means of SLS/SLM New technology for the manufacture of sheet metal parts directly from CAD files Comparison of cone beam computerized tomography and multislice computerized tomography for building rapid prototyping biomodels Medical application of single point incremental forming: cranial plate manufacturing Fitting B-splines with draft angle to scanned data The glucofridge: a case study in "rapid prototype as design" Direct manufacture of hydroxyapatite based boné implants by selective laser sintering A homemade binder for 3D printer Porous cooling passageway for rapid plastic injection moulding Data reduction and higher accuracy with parametric models and anthropometric information Comparison between laser sintering of PEEK and PA using design of experiment methods The development of an augmented reality system for the design and retail of ceramic tableware New developments in steel formulations for direct laser sintering: characterization and evaluation of joining mechanisms The use of a rapid prototyping biomodel with vascular anatomy in the treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis – case report Fabrication of soft and hard biocompatible scaffolds using 3D-bioplotting Heat sink silica effect: a new approach using ANSYS program simulation in thermal stereolithography process Product customization in a virtual environment A critical review on acquisition and manipulation of CT images of the maxillofacial area for rapid prototyping Mechanical properties of porous ceramic scaffolds made by 3D printing Rapid development of composite prototypes Rapid product development of die-casting parts through the integration of virtual and rapid prototyping New approaches in tooling design and manufacture for the packaging industry Digital denture manufacturing – application of abrasive computer tomography, CNC machining and rapid prototyping technologies Rapid tooling for small batch production in micro injection moulding A predictive nozzle freeze-up for micro spray metal deposition Wrapping algorithms for multi-axis additive prototyping Virtual and Rapid Prototyping by means of 3D optical acquisition and CAD modelling: application to cultural heritage and to the automotive domain Modelling of selective laser sintering heat transfer phenomena for powder-based biomaterials Layer manufacturing of polymer/bioceramic implants for bone replacement and tissue growth Processing characteristics and mechanical properties of a novel stereolithographic resin system for engineering and biomedicine The direct cell controlled assembly technology on the base of RP A novel haptic interface and its application in CAD Rapid manufacturing – na evaluation of rapid prototyping and HSC Technologies in product development Rapid Manufacturing: Reality of today or Dream of Tomorrow Computer aided reverse engineering of human tissues 3D laser scanner technology: building data integration system Real-time simulation environment for machine-tools Virtual and medical prototype assisted craniofacial reconstructive surgery Realisation of a low cost VR-CAD-system using open source software Roughness after laser melting of iron based powders A new surface reconstruction method based on volume warping for RE&RP applications Sculpting of expanded foam plastics for rapid prototyping applications Customer-centred product development Polyjet technology and new resins for rapid prototyping Laser deposition of pure Ti powder onto a cast CoCrMo substrate using laser engineered net shaping (LENS) Statistical analysis of the effect of processing conditions on powder catchment efficiency in the direct laser deposition (DLD) process Dimensional accuracy of CastForm polystyrene patterns produced by selective laser sintering Modelling perception Rapid prototyping: rapid flashing for SLA layering techniques Micro-manufacturing: state of the art Hybrid Moulds Wire EDM performance and wire characteristics Photogrammetry Techniques Applied to Reverse Engineering

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Book SynopsisThis is an edited collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the Ninth International Conference of the Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. Defined as the relationship between human body structure and function, kinanthropometry is an area of growing interest, and these proceedings will be of use to students, academics and professionals in the areas of ergonomics, sports science, nutrition, health, and other allied fields. The assembled works represent the latest research findings across kinanthropometry, moving the discipline forward and promoting good practice and the exchange of expertise.

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Book SynopsisAn intriguing book about the aesthetics of technological objects and the relationship between technical and artistic accomplishment.Trade ReviewArtifice and Design is a fascinating book in the philosophical anthropology of art and technology. Arguing against the injustice of the dualism of technology and aesthetics, Barry Allen proves that they always go hand in hand and provides numerous examples to overcome the dichotomy. Skeptical of the rationalism that distinguishes art from science, he strongly endorses the cultivation of aesthetic design and ongoing attention to the human perceptual interface with artifice. -- Albena Yaneva * Isis *Allen looks at familiar ideas from a fresh and generally passionate angle.... He frequently uses bridges as a way of illustrating the convergences and relationships he explores, and Artifice and Design touches on disciplines ranging from cognitive psychology to history and from sociology to evolutionary biology.... Allen is as likely to talk, and talk well, about vectors and static equilibrium as about the ideas of Aristotle and the Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi.... What results is a compelling and unique work that argues that art and technology, far from needing a conscious effort to be brought together, would require a vigorous effort to be kept apart. * Civil Engineering *Situated at the intersection of philosophy of technology and philosophy of art, this book explores the influence of aesthetic considerations on technical design and the impact of technology on art. It is more a philosophical commonplace book than a systematic treatise, but this is its great virtue. Allen displays formidable erudition, drawing on a wide range of natural and social scientific literatures, art history, and both the Continental and analytical philosophical traditions. The book is packed with fascinating and sometimes little-known information about human evolution (particularly the evolution of the human hand, language, and cognition), the design of bridges, the history of technology, the nature of tools (and how they are unique to humans), and a host of other subjects.... The book is full of insights into art and technology, and all readers interested in philosophy of technology or philosophy of art can learn something from it. * Choice *

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Book SynopsisICETEST 2018 will encompass topics in the areas of civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, electronics & communication engineering, production engineering, computer science and architecture.Table of ContentsCivil Engineering Advancements for Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Environment (CEASIDE)Progressive Developments in Mechanical Engineering (PDME)International Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering (ICAChE)Electronics, Signal Processing and Communication Engineering (E-SPACE)International Conference on Emerging Trends in Computer Science (ICETICS)International Conference on Changing Cities-Architecture and Energy Management (ICCC)

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Book SynopsisModeling, in the past 60 years, has been constantly evolving and has revolutionized the industrial sector. Its continuous development will still have profound impact in the upcoming future. For big or small companies, modeling is a tool which brings technical improvement and profitability.What is modeling? What are the benefits and limits? What are the best practices, technical and non-technical, to apply? The objective of this book is to bring answers to these questions in a synthetic and transversal manner, so that engineers, managers and directors can see future challenges not as a threat, but as an opportunity.Features: Transversal and synthetic view on modeling, written in a clear and pragmatic way Technical best practices to build/ develop a model Non-technical best practices to efficiently deploy modeling in companies All best practices discussed in the book have been truly already implemented in past situatTable of Contents Introduction. What is Numerical Simulation? A Bit of History. Numerical Simulation in Industry, why? Efficient Use of Numerical Simulation, Technical Aspects. Efficient Use of Numerical Simulation, Organizational Aspects. The Future of Numerical Simulation in Industry: The Early XXIst Century. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThe 2015 International Conference on Applied System Innovation (ICASI 2015) was held May 22-27, 2015 in Osaka, Japan and provided a unified communication platform for researchers active in a wide range of research fields. Professionals from industry, academia and government were encouraged to discourse on research and development, professional practice, business and management in the information, innovation, communication and engineering fields.This conference enabled interdisciplinary collaboration between science and engineering technologists in the academic and industry fields as well as networking internationally. The conference received 1063 submitted papers, whereby 421 papers were selected by the committees to be presented at the ICASI 2015 conference. These papers were divided into 13 Regular Sessions and 13 Invited Sessions, and presented in several parallel sessions. The ICASI 2015 committees selected 226 excellent papers for publication in this proceedings volume, covering topics ranging from information technology, innovation design, communication science and engineering, industrial design, creative design, applied mathematics, computer science, design theory and cultural and creative research to electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical and automation engineering, green technology and architecture engineering and material science, among others. Table of ContentsPreface. Advanced Material Science & Engineering. Communication Science & Engineering. Computer Science & Information Technology. Computational Science & Engineering. Electrical & Electronic Engineering. Mechanical & Automation Engineering. Green Technology & Architecture Engineering. Innovation Design & Creative Design. Industrial Design & Design Theory. Cultural & Creative Research. Applied Mathematics. Management Science. Other. Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Systems. Automation and Intelligent Systems. Communication Network & Information Technology. Green and High Performance System Technology. Advanced Dynamics and Vibration Technology for Engineering Applications. Intelligent Algorithms, Systems and Applications. Service Design Essentials and Practices. Author index.

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Book SynopsisThis book serves a unique purpose within the world of engineering. It covers the economics of modern manufacturing and focuses on examining the techniques and methods from a cost perspective. It can be used by both students and professionals alike. The book is useful to students in industrial engineering and mechanical engineering programs as a primary textbook for engineering economy, production costing, and related courses. It can also be used by MBA students specializing in production management and finance.Specific topics of coverage include the computation of direct and indirect cost for manufacturing operations, including a variety of overhead operations in such an environment. Costing of manufacturing methods such as casting, forging, turning, milling, and welding is addressed along with inventory analysis. The book also includes fundamental concepts such as cash flow analysis, present and future worth analysis, and rate of return analysis. Related topicsTable of ContentsInterest Factors, Equivalence, Present Worth, Annualized Equivalent Worth, and Future worth Analysis. Cost Estimation. Materials Costing. Process Costing. Overhead Expenses. Estimation of Capital Cost and Operating Cost. Costing of Material Handling Operations. Inventory Analysis and Costing. Administrative and Facilities Costs. Establishing the Selling Price. Comparison of Alternatives. Breakeven and Benefit Cost Analysis. Depreciation. Replacement Analysis. The Make v/s Buy Decision. Vendor Selection and Vendor Cost Verification. Influence of Assembly Automation and Market Factors on Production Economics. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisThese are the proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Science and Production Management, 16th â 17th April 2015, Tatranskà Åtrba, High Tatras Mountains - Slovak Republic . The proceedings contain articles focusing on:- Production Management, Logistics- Industrial development, sustainable production- Planning, management and production control- Environmental and Safety Engineering and Management- Integrated business Management- Engineering and quality management of production- European support of industrial innovationThese proceedings brings new and original advances and trends in various fields of engineering sciences and technologies that accost a wide range of academics, scientists, researchers and professionals.Table of ContentsProduction Management and Engineering Sciences

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces readers to the many variables and constraints involved in planning and scheduling complex systems, such as airline flights and university courses. Students will become acquainted with the necessity for scheduling activities under conditions of limited resources in industrial and service environments, and become familiar with methods of problem solving.Written by an expert author with decades of teaching and industry experience, the book provides a comprehensive explanation of the mathematical foundations to solving complex requirements, helping students to understand underlying models, to navigate software applications more easily, and to apply sophisticated solutions to project management. This is emphasized by real-world examples, which follow the components of the manufacturing process from inventory to production to delivery. Undergraduate and graduate students of industrial engineering, systems engineering, and operations managemTrade Review"Most textbooks on operations management focus more on the management of operations and case studies than on the actual specifics of algorithms. These specifics, though, are useful to students who focus more on the details of implementing such systems. An Introduction to the Mathematics of Planning and Scheduling fills this void in the marketplace by providing a detailed and thorough presentation of the mathematical models and algorithms involved in the planning and scheduling process. It is well suited for instruction to students."Maged M. Dessouky, University of Southern California, Viterbi, USA"Graduate students of production, scheduling, and planning will thank any instructor who relies on this text. The material is well-organized and appropriate for upper division undergraduates or master’s students. Concepts are presented with examples, and proofs are presented primarily in the form of pseudo code that enables students to implement new tools on their own. Combined with knowledge of data structures, this tool kit is quite powerful. Even students for whom programming is a foreign language will quickly grasp the algorithms presented and understand why and how they work."Jim Moore, University of Southern California, Viterbi, USA "This book is an important compilation of a variety of approaches to solving scheduling problems, supporting a variety of applications. It is the answer to the basic question: is complete enumeration the only way to develop an optimal schedule? Overall, I recommend this book to those wanting to frame a mathematical basis for everyday scheduling, sequencing, and inventory management problems."Mark Werwath, Northwestern University, USATable of ContentsList of FiguresPreface Introduction A brief history Inventory Production Planning Manufacturing Requirements Planning Scheduling Problems Generation of Schedules Algorithms for One-Machine Problems Algorithms for Two-Machine Problems and Extensions to Multiple Machines Implicit Enumerations Optimization Heuristic Approaches Parallel Machines and Worst Case Bounds Relaxation of Assumptions Dynamic and Stochastic problems Appendix A: Costing of Products and ServicesAppendix B: Project SchedulingAppendix C: Hard Problems and NP-CompletenessAppendix D: ProblemsBibliographyReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisIncreasing levels of driving automation has changed the role of the driver from active operator to passive monitor. However, Systems Design has been plagued by criticism for failing to acknowledge the new role of the driver within the system network. To understand the driver''s new role within an automated driving system, the theory of Distributed Cognition is adopted. This approach provides a useful framework for the investigation of allocation of function between multiple agents in the driving system. A Systems Design Framework has been developed that outlines how the Distributed Cognition paradigm can be applied to driving using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.Trade Review"Automotive automation is changing what it means to drive, revealing new opportunities, but also huge challenges in defining the role of the driver. This book provides the concepts and tools needed to define this role. Banks and Stanton expertly weave well-proven task analysis techniques with new ways of thinking about human-technology relationships. This practical and innovative thinking is just the combination needed to redefine driving to benefit drivers."—Professor John Lee, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA"Vehicle automation is coming over the horizon faster than many of us thought possible. This essential and timely book gets us back on terms with the inevitable human performance implications. Using first-of-a-kind studies, from the simulator, through the test-track, to the open road, it is clear those implications are both profound and exciting. Banks and Stanton have produced a stellar book that takes us on the journey towards Automobile Automation."—Dr Guy Walker, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom"Automobile Automation is the first book of its kind to take a systems approach in tackling the thorny Human Factors issues associated with highly automated vehicles. Using Distributed Cognition as their theoretical framework, Banks and Stanton have produced an insightful and highly practical piece of work that will assist researchers and practitioners in the design and evaluation of automated vehicle systems. A particularly innovative feature is the use of predictive modeling techniques to forecast the behavior of future automated driving systems. This highly useful book will be relevant throughout the transition to fully automated transport systems. All those with an interest in automation and transportation safety should read it and reap the benefits."—Professor Paul Salmon, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia"This book is intended for a broad audience, with the tone most often skewing toward the academic. It would be especially useful reading for newcomers to automobile-automation research as it gives a succinct overview of the current issues, related research, and appropriate tools to study driver perceptions and behaviors. This book could be used as a reference guide for researchers but would also be a great introduction to human factors for automobile automation for nonacademic or researchers in other fields."—Ergonomics in Design (EID), January 2019 Issue"Automotive automation is changing what it means to drive, revealing new opportunities, but also huge challenges in defining the role of the driver. This book provides the concepts and tools needed to define this role. Banks and Stanton expertly weave well-proven task analysis techniques with new ways of thinking about human-technology relationships. This practical and innovative thinking is just the combination needed to redefine driving to benefit drivers."—Professor John Lee, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA"Vehicle automation is coming over the horizon faster than many of us thought possible. This essential and timely book gets us back on terms with the inevitable human performance implications. Using first-of-a-kind studies, from the simulator, through the test-track, to the open road, it is clear those implications are both profound and exciting. Banks and Stanton have produced a stellar book that takes us on the journey towards Automobile Automation."—Dr Guy Walker, Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom"Automobile Automation is the first book of its kind to take a systems approach in tackling the thorny Human Factors issues associated with highly automated vehicles. Using Distributed Cognition as their theoretical framework, Banks and Stanton have produced an insightful and highly practical piece of work that will assist researchers and practitioners in the design and evaluation of automated vehicle systems. A particularly innovative feature is the use of predictive modeling techniques to forecast the behavior of future automated driving systems. This highly useful book will be relevant throughout the transition to fully automated transport systems. All those with an interest in automation and transportation safety should read it and reap the benefits."—Professor Paul Salmon, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia"This book is intended for a broad audience, with the tone most often skewing toward the academic. It would be especially useful reading for newcomers to automobile-automation research as it gives a succinct overview of the current issues, related research, and appropriate tools to study driver perceptions and behaviors. This book could be used as a reference guide for researchers but would also be a great introduction to human factors for automobile automation for nonacademic or researchers in other fields."—Ergonomics in Design (EID), January 2019 IssueTable of ContentsIntroduction to Automobile Automation. On the Road to Full Vehicle Automation. Adopting a Systems Engineering View in the Design of Automated Driving Features. Exploring the Use of Verbal Protocol Analysis as a Tool to Analyse Driver Behaviour. Contrasting Models of Driver Behaviour in Emergencies Using Retrospective Verbal Protocols. The Effect of Systems Design on Driver Behaviour: The Case of AEB. What’s Next for Vehicle Automation? From Design Concept through to Prototype. Discovering Driver-Vehicle Coordination Problems in Early Stage System Development. Driver-initiated Design: An Approach to Keeping the Driver in Control? Future Work on Automobile Automation.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers leaders an approach to systemically affect change and create cultures of excellence where staff work together to change the way they view their work. Based on well-known quality concepts, readers will discover the essential concepts and actions that have the power to transform every system.Table of ContentsTransform through a Culture of Excellence. Understand the System. Lead for Excellence. Connect with Customers and Stakeholders. Create a Pathway for Excellence. Value People and Their Contributions. Identify Key Work Processes. Design a Measurement System. Establish a Methodology to Improve. Create a Mindset for Excellence. Sharing Excellence in Action.

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Book SynopsisRandy has crafted an invaluable book, no matter where you are in the journey of organizational change management. A must-have guide you will refer to again and again. Marshall Goldsmith, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Triggers. Randy Kesterson recognizes that much of the energy that organizations put into Lean and Six Sigma improvements is wasted when the results are not applied effectively due to the organization's resistance to change. Ellen Domb, Ph.D. PQR, one of the world's top 50 quality experts at QualityGurus.comFinally, a book that recognizes that most organizations are on the left side of the FATLEAN continuum. Far too many organizations think they are Lean/Six Sigma mature only to realize that they aren't even close. Gerhard Plenert, Ph.D., serves as Director of Executive Education, Shingo Institute, Home of the Shingo PrizeThe Intersection of Change Management and Lean Six Sigma: The Basics for Black BeTable of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1: People are Different. Chapter 2: Resistance. Chapter 3: Acceptance. Chapter 4: Sustaining the Gains. Chapter 5: Lessons Learned. Appendix. Bibliography. Index. About the Author.

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Book SynopsisThe central concerns of mobilities research exploring the broader context and human aspects of movement - are fundamental to an understanding of the maritime freight transport sector. Challenges to the environment, attempts at more sustainable practices, changes in the geoeconomic system, political power, labour, economic development and governance issues are all among the topics covered in this book. The aim of this volume is to address issues of maritime transport not only in the simple context of movement but within the mobilities paradigm. The goal is to examine negative system effects caused by blockages and inefficiencies, examine delays and wastage of resources, identify negative externalities, explore power relations and identify the winners and losers in the globalised trade system with a particular focus on the maritime network. Maritime Mobilities therefore aims to build a bridge between traditional maritime academic approaches and the mobilities parTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION1. Introduction: applying the mobilities paradigm to the maritime sectorJason Monios and Gordon WilmsmeierGEOGRAPHIC AND INSTITUTIONAL MOBILITIES2. Critical geographies of the ocean: mobilities, placefulness and maritime relationalismBasil Germond and Celine Germond-Duret3. Ports as capitalist spacesJason Monios and Gordon Wilmsmeier4. How people green the portKristianne Hendricks and Peter HallECONOMIC MOBILITIES5. Off shore: the sustainable city and its logistical costsBoris Vormann and Patrick DeDauw6. Costs and benefits of mobility: the case of Chinese seafarersLijun Tang and Gang Chen7. ‘Cruise to the Edge’. How 1970s prog-rock dinos found a safe haven on the cruise shipMarkus Hesse SUSTAINABLE MOBILITIES8. Ballast water and harmful aquatic organism mobilitiesMatej David and Stephan Gollasch 9. Mobilities of waste, value and materials in the shadow of the maritime transport system: a case study of the Pakistani ship breaking industryLars Bomhauer-Beins and Anke StrüverINDUCED AND UNPRODUCTIVE MOBILITIES10. Unproductive mobilities and maritime system capacity Jason Monios and Gordon Wilmsmeier11. Before the "hangover"Gordon Wilmsmeier, Marta Gonzalez-Aregall and Ricardo J. Sánchez12. The economic development effect of a transhipment port: the case of Gioia TauroMario Genco, Emanuela Sirtori and Silvia Vignetti13. The unproductive and induced mobility of empty container repositioning in peripheral regionsJason Monios and Yuhong Wang

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Book SynopsisWritten by experts from all over the world, the book comprises the latest applications of mathematical and models in food engineering and fermentation. It provides the fundamentals on statistical methods to solve standard problems associated with food engineering and fermentation technology. Combining theory with a practical, hands-on approach, this book covers key aspects of food engineering. Presenting cuttingedge information, the book is an essential reference on the fundamental concepts associated with food engineering.Table of ContentsROLE OF MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL MODELLING IN FOOD ENGINEERING. EVOLUTIONARY OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES AS EFFECTIVE TOOLS FOR PROCESS MODELLING IN FOOD PROCESSING. OPTIMIZATION OF FOOD PROCESSES USING MIXTURE EXPERIMENTS SOME APPLICATIONS. MICROORGANISMS AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN FOOD PROCESSING USING FULL FACTORIAL DESIGN. THE USE OF CORRELATION, ASSOCIATION AND REGRESSION TO ANALYZE FOOD PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS. APPLICATION OF CLUSTER ANALYSIS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. MULTIWAY STATISTICAL METHODS FOR FOOD ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. APPLICATION OF MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF FOOD PRODUCTS. IMPORTANCE OF NORMALITY TESTING, PARAMETRIC AND NON-PARAMETRIC APPROACH, ASSOCIATION, CORRELATION AND LINEAR REGRESSION (MULTIPLE & MULTIVARIATE) OF DATA IN FOOD & BIO-PROCESS ENGINEERING. REGRESSION ANALYSIS METHODS FOR AGRI-FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY EVALUATIONS USING NEAR-INFRARED (NIR) HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING. PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE REGRESSION FOR FOOD ANALYSIS: BASIS AND EXAMPLE. MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF HIGH PRESSURE PROCESS IN FOOD ENGINEERING. FOOD PROCESS MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION BY RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY (RSM). A MATHEMATICAL APPROACH TO THE MODELING OF THE RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF SOLID FOODS. MATHEMATICAL MODELS FOR ANALYZING THE MICROBIAL GROWTH IN FOOD. COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) SIMULATIONS IN FOOD PROCESSING. APPLICATION OF MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS FOR FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE. MATHEMATICAL MODELLING IN FOOD SCIENCE THROUGH THE PARADIGM OF EGGPLANT DRYING. USE OF MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF DOUGH BISCUITS BAKING BEHAVIOUR. APPLICATIONS OF PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS (PCA) FOR FRUIT JUICE RECOVERY AND QUALITY ANALYSIS. USE OF ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS IN OPTIMIZING FOOD PROCESSES. APPLICATION OF NEURAL NETWORKS IN OPTIMIZING DIFFERENT FOOD PROCESSES: CASE STUDY. MATHEMATICAL MODELLING FOR PREDICTING THE TEMPERATURES DURING MICROWAVE HEATING OF SOLID FOODS - A CASE STUDY. MICROWAVE DRYING OF FOOD MATERIALS MODELLED BY THE REACTION ENGINEERING APPROACH (REA) – FRAMEWORK. MODELLING OF HEAT TRANSFER DURING DEEP FAT FRYING OF FOOD.

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Book SynopsisAlf Yarwood provides a practical, structured course of work matched to the latest release of AutoCAD. After introducing first principles and the creation of 2D technical drawings, he goes on to demonstrate the construction of 3D solid and surface model drawings and rendering. All the new features of the 2009 software release are taken into account and the increasing emphasis on 3D solid modelling in the software is reflected in the book. The 2D chapters are also suitable for those learning how to use AutoCAD LT 2009.Suitable for all new users of AutoCAD, this book is particularly applicable to vocational and introductory level undergraduate courses in engineering and construction. It is an ideal textbook for the City & Guilds Computer Aided Design and Engineering qualifications (4353 and 2303)and the relevant CAD units of BTEC National and BTEC Higher National Engineering and Construction schemes from Edexcel.A free companion website is available at http://books.elsevier.com/companionsTable of ContentsPart A - 2D design. 1. Introducing AutoCAD 2009. 2. Introducing drawing. 3. Draw tools, Object snap and Dynamic Input. 4. Zoom, Pan and templates. 5. The Modify tools. 6. Dimensions and Text. 7. Orthographic and isometric. 8. Hatching. 9. Blocks and Inserts. 10. Other types of file format. 11. Sheet Sets. Part B - 3D design. 12. Introducing 3D modelling. 13. 3D models in viewports. 14. The modification of 3D models. 15. Rendering. 16. Building drawings. 17. Three-dimensional Space. 18. Editing 3D solid models. 19. Other features of 3D modelling. Part 3 - Internet tools and Design. 20. Internet tools and help. 21. Design and AutoCAD 2009. Appendix A - Printing/ Plotting. Appendix B - List of tools. Appendix C - Some of the set variables. Index

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Book SynopsisWritten for users, this book provides a structured approach with processes for implementing OEMS based on the learnings and experiences from companies who have implemented OEMS. The book leverages the knowledge of experienced OEMS personnel to provide a compelling sense of direction for organizations in the implementation of OEMS. The book includes sample templates and tools where necessary to ensure successful implementation and sustainment. The content of this book provides a testing methodology for implementing an OEMS across any organization while avoiding the pitfalls others have encountered along the way. The book: Provides a simple and easy process to follow for implementing an OEMS Offers organizations an opportunity to avoid the implementation errors of early adopters and provides them with the ability of learning from the experiences of others Equipped with tools and processes to make implementation and sustainmentTable of Contents Introduction to OEMS. Repackaging Existing Management System into an OEMS. Learning to Write – Writing for Users. Implementation Models Based on Organizational Readiness and OEMS Implementation Status. Establishing OEMS Element Implementation and Sustainment Networks. Pre-Implementation Preparation and Readiness. Implementation – Year 1 – Focus on Big Wins and Known Gaps and Opportunities. Implementation – Year 2 and Subsequent Years. Auditing for Conformance and Compliance. Stewarding OEMS Implementation and Progress. Selecting the OEMS Implementation and Sustainment Software Platform. Managing Performance. Summary and Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisSystems Thinker's Toolbox: Tools for Managing Complexity provides more than 100 tools based on systems thinking and beyond. Each tool is described, and when necessary, examples are provided of how each of them can be used. Some of the simplest tools can be combined into more complex tools. The tools may be things such as lists, causal loops, and templates, as well as processes and methodologies.Key Features Provides an explanation of the two views of systems thinking; systemic and systematic thinking, and then shows how to perform each of them in a complimentary manner Presents a set of thinking tools that can be used to apply systems thinking to solving problems in project management, engineering, systems engineering, new product development, and business Describes the tools from simple such as lists, and goes on to more complex such as Categorized Requirements in Process (CRIP) charts, and then onto the processes IntroducesTable of Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Scenarios. 3. Charts. 4. Critical Thinking. 5. Decisions and Decision-Making. 6. Frameworks. 7. Graphics. 8. Idea Generation Tools. 9. Management Tools. 10. Miscellaneous Tools. 11. Multiple Views. 12. Process Tools. 13. Risk Management. 14. Systems Engineering Tools. 15. Tables and Matrices. 16. Templates.

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Book SynopsisSustainable Procurement is an emerging concept in supply chain and operations management. Manufacturing industries have made improvements in moving from cost-based to quality-based, and customer-focused supply chain management strategies. This is becoming an integrated component in the supply chain system, with players becoming aware of the regulations and needs of the customer. It is imperative for production firms to look at the procurement activity as one of the strategic enablers for sustaining the business in the competitive global environment. This book will provide industries with an understanding of the concepts related to sustainable procurement policies and its implementation. Provides decision and theory development models in sustainable procurement supply chains Includes contributions in all three major analytics: descriptive, predictive, and perspectives in the context of sustainable procurement supply chain Discusses new business models wiTable of Contents 1. Conceptual Framework in Sustainable Procurement: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Focused Content Analysis Approach. 2. The Internet of Things-Enabled SMART Procurement: The Next Horizon. 3. Framework for Measuring the Procurement Performance in the Dairy Supply Chain. 4. Modeling the Sustainable Procurement Initiatives Using Fuzzy-Based MCDM Framework. 5. Green Procurement Research: A Review and Modeling Supplier Selection Problem Using GREY Method 6. New Model for Sustainable Supplier Selection Using Fuzzy DEMATEL. 7. Supplier Selection for Protective Relays of Power Transmission Network with the Fuzzy Approach. 8. Multiple Objective Decision-Making Methods in Supplier Selection. 9. Assessing the Drivers to Gain Sustainable Competitive Advantage: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach. 10. Analyzing the Drivers of Sustainable Procurement Using the DEMATEL Approach. 11. Barriers on Sustainable Supply Chain Management Implementation for Turkish SME Suppliers: A Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach. 12. Integrating Sustainability into Humanitarian Procurement: A Prioritization of Barriers and Enablers. 13. Text Mining Applied to Literature on Sustainable Supply Chain (1996–2018): An Analysis Based on Scopus. 14. Multi-criteria Decision-Making Techniques to Address Sustainable Procurement in Supply Chain Operations. 15. The Investigation of Sustainable Procurement System Satisfying Turkey’s Energy Demand by Means of Multi-period Interval Parameter Integer Liner Programming (MP-IPILP). 16. A Mixed-Integer Sustainable Public Transportation Model of Procurement Purposes Surrounding a Construction Site 17. A Sustainable Inventory Optimization Problem under Process Flexibility 18. Sustainability of Advance Machine Learning Algorithms in Manufacturing.

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Book SynopsisModern engineering systems are complex and multi-faceted, and must be flexible, adaptable, and fully integrated with the supply chain and other stakeholders to deliver an effective level of performance. Therefore, this book aims to create an operational view and new understanding of modern system design, commissioning, operation, services and support. It includes system of systems modelling and analysis techniques essential to develop whole of system in view of essential requirements. This book will address professional engineers/operations managers required to design, develop, implement and operate a complex socio-technical system containing many engineering systems.Key Features Develops a holistic view of system of systems from all possible fields of interest Introduces the idea of system configurability to understand system of systems in parallel with the typical, classical concepts of engineering systems design Offers effective coverage of bothTable of ContentsPart 1 Systems Thinking. 1. Foundation of Systems Thinking. 2. Defining System Architecture. 3. System of Systems Framework and Environment. 4. Modeling of Socio-Technical Systems. Part 2 Network-Centric Operations and Matters of Context. 5. Infrastructure Network Applications. 6. Network-Centric Operations. .7. Social Networks and Creative Collaboration. 8. IT Infrastructure and the Internet of Things. 9. Governance. Part 3 Organizing in Business Networks. 10. Virtual Enterprise Collaboration Concepts. 11. Markets and Service Ecosystems. 12. Business Models Making Operational Sense. 13. Innovation in Ecosystems. Part 4 System Operation and Configuration Management.14. Capability and Performance Assessment. 15. Managing System Models.

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Book SynopsisThis practical and comprehensive handbook offers step-by-step instruction, guiding entrepreneurs of innovative technology startups all the way from idea to profitability. With its easy-to-follow format aimed at both experienced as well as novice entrepreneurs, this book covers all technical, financial, legal, and governmental hurdles facing startups. It discusses common causes of business failure and points out the pitfalls to avoid in getting innovative technology successfully to market.Table of ContentsSection I Startups under the Microscope 1. Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2. External Factors Affecting the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem 3. Government Impact on Technology-Based Innovation 4. Entrepreneurial Venture Secret Sauce Section II Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment 5. Entrepreneurial Self-Starters 6. Entrepreneurial Personalities Section III Entrepreneurial Environment 7. Leadership Qualities 8. Communicating Value to Investors 9. Corporate Entrepreneurship 10. Marketing and Marketing Research on a Shoestring Section IV Classical Initial Decisions 11. Strategic Planning for Startups 12. Product・Market Fit 13. Growth strategies 14. Business Law 101 15. If You Cannot Innovate, Copy 16. Corporate Governance Guidelines Section V Exit Strategies, AKA Harvesting 17. Knowledge-Intensive Industries 18. Getting Your Company Ready for an Exit 19. Exit Strategies (Harvesting Options) 20. Alternative Exits: Selling Patents and Software 21. IPO Your Ultimate Exit Strategy

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Book SynopsisAluminium, magnesium and titanium are alloys of special interest for engineering applications in a wide range of sectors such as aeronautics, automotive and medical. Their low density, along with sufficient mechanical properties, makes them especially adequate for sectors such as transportation allowing diminishing weight less fuel consumption and emissions to the atmosphere.Nowadays, machining is still one the most important manufacturing processes, not only for metal parts, but also for specially designed hybrid parts for more demanding new applications. A wide range of valuable research has been done on the machining of conventional engineering materials. However, when dealing with light alloys and hybrid materials containing them, they need to face new challenges. Particularly, it is important to analyse the suitability of the machining of these alloys in the current context of Industry 4.0, focusing on the development of cost-effective and sustainable processes.ThTable of ContentsLight alloys and their machinability: A review. Investigation on the built-up edge process when dry machining aeronautical aluminum alloys. Advances in the machining of holes and internal threads in light alloys. Design, manufacturing, and machining trials of magnesium-based hybrid parts. Laser surface processing of magnesium alloys. Sensor monitoring of titanium alloy machining. Cryogenic machining of titanium alloys. Advanced technologies in drilling of light alloys and CFRP hybrid stacks for airframe structure manufacturing in the aerospace industry.

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Book SynopsisThe goal of this book is to familiarize professionals, researchers, and students with the basics of the Diamond Turn Machining Technology and the various issues involved. The book provides a comprehensive knowledge about various aspects of the technology including the background, components of the machine, mechanism of material removal, application areas, relevant metrology, and advances taking place in this domain. Solved and unsolved examples are provided in each of the areas which will help the readers to practice and get familiarized with that particular area of the Diamond Turn Machining process.Trade Review"…this promises to be a wonderful treatment of the subject for both practicing engineers as well as those pursuing specialization in DTM."—Satish Bukkapatnam, Texas A&M University, USA"I am impressed by the contents of the book in general and the chapters like Diamond Turn Machines, and Application of DTM Products in particular. In general, academicians will discuss every aspect of the process but try to ignore machine building technology which involves design as well as manufacturing. Secondly, the process does not get right place on the shop floor unless specific applications of the process are explored. This book brings out both these features to the readers."—V.K. Jain, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, IndiaTable of ContentsIntroduction. Diamond Turn Machines. Mechanism of Material Removal. Tooling for Diamond Turn Machining. DTM Process Parameters and Optimization. Tool Path Strategies in Surface Generation. Application of DTM Products. DTM Surfaces – Metrology - Characterization. Advances in DTM Technology

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Book SynopsisGovernments and road safety agencies around the world have either introduced or are considering ''safe system'' strategies, a long overdue acknowledgement that different elements of the road system contribute to road safety outcomes. Human factors approaches have a leading role here in both conceptualising the road system as a complex sociotechnical system and in providing practical approaches to support true systems-based countermeasures. This book illustrates the potential for integrating contemporary systems-based human factors methods with modern day driving-assessment methods, such as vehicle instrumentation and driving simulation, to understand and enhance performance in modern day road-transport systems. The book outlines why a fundamental paradigm shift is needed in the way these systems are designed and operated, and illustrates how a wide range of accepted human-factors approaches can be applied successfully to road transport to revolutionise the countermeasure design procesTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction to the research approach; Chapter 1 – Systems thinking in transport analysis and design; Chapter 2 – An overview of key human factors approaches and methods ; Chapter 3 – An integrated framework for transport analysis and design ; Part 2: Rail level crossing data collection and analysis; Chapter 4 – Understanding the current system; Chapter 5 – A systems analysis of rail level crossings; Part 3: Design of new rail level crossing environments; Chapter 6 – A participatory approach to designing novel rail level crossings; Chapter 7 – Evaluating initial design concepts using the systems models; Chapter 8 – Design refinement; Part 4: Evaluation of design concepts; Chapter 9 – Experimental evaluation of novel design concepts; Chapter 10 – Evaluation of novel design concepts by all road users; Part 5: Conclusions and future applications; Chapter 11 – Summary and conclusions; Chapter 12 – Future applications and opportunities; Appendix - Guidance for using the key human factors methods and approaches

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Book SynopsisThis book is a must-have resource for those engineering professionals seeking out best practice in engineering leadership and innovation. It is underpinned by years of applied experience in engineering settings, and is designed to develop and prepare engineers as leaders to accept the technical and managerial challenges that they will face as professionalsAt a time when engineering and innovation in technology is of importance on so many fronts, this text encourages engineers and technical professionals to become effective, socially conscious leaders and innovators. The text and course material is designed to create an environment of interactive, high-engagement learning that will produce lifelong skills. Some of the many benefits of this book include: Accompanying notes, instructorâs manual, sample syllabi for qualifying textbook adoption; A complementary website with a wealth of ancillary resources; Case studies in STTrade Review "This book is a good addition to the technical community as a resource for educating, from an academic and theoretical perspective, new engineers regarding the challenges of leadership and innovation in the workplace."—Kevin E Howard, Cofounder and CTO - K4M Consulting, USA "In Essentials of Engineering Leadership and Innovation, Pamela McCauley makes a compelling case for engineering professionals to become socially responsible leaders and innovators. This book is designed for engineering and technology students, but may also appeal to engineering and technology professionals seeking stepping into leadership roles in their organizations. McCauley artfully combines interesting case studies, extensive research findings and insightful profiles of scientists and engineers to help mold the next generation of STEM leaders and innovators."— Linda Naimi, Purdue University, USA "Leadership, in every context, is important in this day and age. The ability to help and influence others to obtain, not only the business or organization’s goals, but their own professional goals is one of the things that is currently separating high achieving organizations from their peers. This book establishes the need and importance of exploring engineering leadership as a viable path to help better ensure an organization’s success."— Robert W. Lion, Idaho State University, USA "This book is a good addition to the technical community as a resource for educating, from an academic and theoretical perspective, new engineers regarding the challenges of leadership and innovation in the workplace."—Kevin E Howard, Cofounder and CTO - K4M Consulting, USA "In Essentials of Engineering Leadership and Innovation, Pamela McCauley makes a compelling case for engineering professionals to become socially responsible leaders and innovators. This book is designed for engineering and technology students, but may also appeal to engineering and technology professionals seeking stepping into leadership roles in their organizations. McCauley artfully combines interesting case studies, extensive research findings and insightful profiles of scientists and engineers to help mold the next generation of STEM leaders and innovators."— Linda Naimi, Purdue University, USA "Leadership, in every context, is important in this day and age. The ability to help and influence others to obtain, not only the business or organization’s goals, but their own professional goals is one of the things that is currently separating high achieving organizations from their peers. This book establishes the need and importance of exploring engineering leadership as a viable path to help better ensure an organization’s success."— Robert W. Lion, Idaho State University, USA Table of Contents 1. A Call to Leadership 2. The Role of Creativity and Innovation in Leadership 3. Leadership Within An Organization 4. Distinguishing Yourself as an Engineering Leader and Learning Your Engineering Leadership Style 5. Establishing the Vision as an Engineering Leader 6. Ethics and Professional Responsibility 7. Integration and Execution: Putting It All Together

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Book SynopsisIn an increasingly technological world, the education of scientists and engineers has become an activity of growing importance. Educating Scientists and Engineers for Academic and Non-Academic Career Success focuses on the structure of the current educational system and describes the transformations needed to ensure the adequate education of future science and engineering students. The book describes how university faculty can make the necessary changes to teach a broader range of skills, technical proficiency, teamwork, adaptability, and versatility within the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. Also covered are approaches to provide a broader exposure to experiences desired by both academic and non-university employers to prepare students for an increasingly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and global job market.Table of ContentsScientists and Engineers. Education of Scientists and Engineers. Professional Societies and Education. Gaps in Knowledge. Bridging the Knowledge Gap. The Complete Scientist and Engineer. The Future. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisOne of the primary applications of human factors engineering is in the aviation domain, and the importance of human factors has never been greater as U.S. and European authorities seek to modernize the air transportation system through the introduction of advanced automation. This handbook provides regulators, practitioners, researchers, and educators a comprehensive resource for understanding and applying human factors to air transportation.Trade Review"I learned something from each of the book’s 395 pages. I recommend it."- Dr Simon Bennett, Director, Civil Safety and Security Unit (CSSU), University of Leicester, Aerospace, August 2019Table of ContentsIntroduction. Operations and Design. Regulations and Certification. Research and Development. The Future. Concluding Remarks.

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