Engineering: general Books

Book SynopsisCreating Lean Corporations utilizes a bottom-up approach in which the employees who perform tasks are empowered to create and manage their own portions of the business process. Each task is defined using a task model that indicates the input-output relationships between tasks. This approach is essential for creating and improving business processes that are large and complex. This lean approach was successfully applied at a major automotive manufacturing company and was awarded the Charles F. Boss Kettering Award for technological innovation in 2000. This book is for business process managers (especially lean leaders) who seek to reengineer their business processes using lean principles.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Getting an Overview of Lean Corporations Chapter 1: Understanding the Lean Philosophy Part II: Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Lean Corporations Chapter 2: Representing Corporations with a Business Process Model Chapter 3: Creating and Using Hierarchies Chapter 4: Decoupling Systems and Processes Chapter 5: Requirement Roll-Down Using the Design Six Sigma Approach Part III: Making Your Business Processes Lean Chapter 6: Discovering Your Business Processes Chapter 7: Reengineering Your Business Processes Chapter 8: Implementing New Business Processes Chapter 9: The Lean Corporation Part IV: Looking at Examples of Lean Business Processes Chapter 10: An Example of Discovering Your Business Processes Chapter 11: An Example of Reengineering Your Business Processes Chapter 12: An Example of Implementing New Business Processes

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Book SynopsisQuality improvement: it's an attractive concept on paper. So why do the vast majority of quality improvement efforts fail?William Roth knows from experience: as a Ph.D in systems theory, an ex-corporate manager, a professor-and the designer (with the AQP) of a national program to deliver training for quality credentials in the systems approach. His belief: enduring quality improvement is an "all or nothing" situation-requiring a systemic approach, with all the key components and integrations in place and fully integrated right from the start. Quality Improvement: A Systems Perspective explains the sometimes surprising historic roots of the quality improvement movement, and outlines the systems theory on which successful models must be built. Readers then gain access to the hands-on, nuts-and-bolts, how-to-get-it-done details of the five critical phases. Three case studies (two in industry, one in health care) support this traditional but currently shunned model.Along with his unique unified view of quality improvement, Roth explains why it is shunned, and why alternative approaches usually do not produce the desired results. Key obstacles to success are directly identified-top-level management, local union leaders, management education. The ultimate culprit, though, is culture-to which Roth suggests how to move organizations in the right direction, from a systems perspective.With one of the most comprehensive overviews of quality management essentials in one volume, Quality Improvement: A Systems Perspective balances theory and modeling with the details of real-life implementation and success.Table of ContentsFeeling Our WayThe Systems ApproachFive Phases Plus Two: Part OneMore on TeambuildingFive Phases Plus Two: Part TwoMore Than One Way to Skin the Organization Improvement Cat?Birth of the Systems Model at International PaperMaintaining the MomentumSuccess Then SetbackBack to Finish UpA Very Different SituationCulture As the Culprit: An Idealized Ending Versus RealityTop Level Management as the KeyEducation as the Cornerstone to Quality ImprovementOne More Time, The Systems Approach: The Good Shepherd Effort

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Book SynopsisThis volume contains papers on phase composition and quantitative x-ray powder diffraction analysis of Portland cement and clinker; neutron diffraction and neutron scattering studies of cement; scanning probe microscopy: a new view of the mineral surface; the stereological and statistical properties of entrained air voids in concrete: a mathematical basis for air void system characterization; fresh concrete rheology: recent developments; early age behavior of cement-based materials; transport mechanisms and damage: current issues in permeation characteristics of concrete; the use of silica fume to control expansion due to alkali-aggregate reactivity in concrete: a review; delayed ettringite formation in concrete: recent developments and future directions; use of durability indexes to achieve durable cover concrete in reinforced concrete structures; and microfiller partial substitution for cement.Table of ContentsPhase Composition and Quantitative X-Ray Powder Diffraction Analysis of Portland Cement and Clinker (Quirina I. Roode-Gutzmer and Yunus Ballim). Neutron Diffraction and Neutron Scattering Studies of Cement (R. Berliner). Scanning Probe Microscopy: A New View of the Mineral Surface (Christopher Hall and Dirk Bosbach). The Stereological and Statistical Properties of Entrained Air Voids in Concrete: A Mathematical Basis for Air Void System Characterization (Kenneth Snyder, Kumar Natesaiyer, and Kenneth Hover). Fresh Concrete Rheology: Recent Developments (B. Bissonnette, J. Marchand, J.P. Charron, A. Delagrave, and L. Barcelo). Early Age Behavior of Cement-Based Materials (B. Bissonnette, J. Marchand, J.P. Charron, A. Delagrave, and L. Barcelo). Transport Mechanisms and Damage: Current Issues in Permeation Characteristics of Concrete (Natalyia Hearn and John Figg). The Use of Silica Fume to Control Expansion due to Alkali-Aggregate Reactivity in Concrete: A Review (M.D.A. Thomas and R.F. Bleszynski). Delayed Ettringite Formation in Concrete: Recent Developments and Future Decisions (Michael Thomas). Use of Durability Indexes to Acheive Durable Cover Concrete in Reinforced Concrete Structures (M.G. Alexander, J.R. Mackenchnie, and Y. Ballim). Microfiller Partial Substitution for Cement (Moncef Nehdi and Sidney Mindess).

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Book SynopsisEarly approaches to accelerated testing were based on the assumption that there was a simple acceleration factor that would correspond to a linear scaling of time from the operating stress to the accelerating stress. This corresponds to the simplest physical model of the kinetics governing the underlying degradation, but this simple model does not always hold. We need to understand what more complex physical models may look like.Design & Analysis of Accelerated Tests for Mission Critical Reliability presents innovative theory and methods for recognizing and handling the more complicated, cases often encountered in practice. The theory integrates a physical understanding of underlying phenomena and the statistical modeling of observation "noise" to provide a single theoretical framework for accelerated testing. The treatment includes general approaches that can be used with various computational software packages and an explicit computing environment in S-PLUS. Source code written by the authors is included and available for download from http://www.crcpress.com/e_products/downloads.For practitioners, this book provides immediately useable tools. For researchers, it presents intriguing open questions. And for the academic community, numerous worked examples, end-of-chapter exercises, and a format that relegates technical and theoretical details to chapter appendices make this an outstanding supplementary textbook for senior and graduate-level students.Trade Review"I believe that this book could be a good specialized reference text … ." - Technometrics, May 2005, Vol. 47, No. 2 "[I]t is a useful and welcome start in an important area. The inclusion of a software system that aids specification and visualization of kinetic models is also welcome. One hopes that this book will spur further research in this area."-Short Book Reviews of the International Statistical Institute "For practitioners, this book provides immediately useable tools. For researchers, it presents intriguing open questions. For the academic community, numerous worked examples, end-of-chapter exercises, and a format that relegates technical and theoretical details to chapter appendices make this an outstanding supplementary textbook for senior and graduate-level students."-Zentralblatt MATH 1053Table of ContentsBackground. Demarcation Mapping: Initial Design of Accelerated Tests. Interface for Building Kinetic Models. Evanescent Process Mapping. Data Analysis for Failure Time Data. Data Analysis for Degradation Data.

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Book SynopsisUnifying the most important methodology in this field, Multi-Resolution Methods for Modeling and Control of Dynamical Systems explores existing approximation methods as well as develops new ones for the approximate solution of large-scale dynamical system problems. It brings together a wide set of material from classical orthogonal function approximation, neural network input-output approximation, finite element methods for distributed parameter systems, and various approximation methods employed in adaptive control and learning theory.With sufficient rigor and generality, the book promotes a qualitative understanding of the development of key ideas. It facilitates a deep appreciation of the important nuances and restrictions implicit in the algorithms that affect the validity of the results produced. The text features benchmark problems throughout to offer insights and illustrate some of the computational implications. The authors provide a framework for understanding the advantages, drawbacks, and application areas of existing and new algorithms for input-output approximation. They also present novel adaptive learning algorithms that can be adjusted in real time to the various parameters of unknown mathematical models.Trade Review"Unifying important methodology in the field, this book explores existing approximation methods and develops new ones for the approximate solution of large-scale dynamical system problems." – Mechanical Engineering ASME, Vol. 131, No. 3, March 2009"This is very valuable book, edited very carefully, with hard cover and color figures in Appendix." – Ryszard Gessing, in Zentralblatt Math, 2009Table of ContentsLeast Square Methods. Polynomial Approximation. Artificial Neural Networks for Input-Output Approximation. Multi-Resolution Approximation Methods. Global-Local Orthogonal Polynomial MAPping (GLO-MAP) in N Dimensions. Nonlinear System Identification. Distributed Parameter Systems. Control Distribution for over Actuated Systems. Appendix. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisFor most of the eighteenth century, automata were deemed a celebration of human ingenuity, feats of science and reason. Among the Romantics, however, they prompted a contradictory apprehension about mechanization and contrivance: such science and engineering threatened the spiritual nature of life, the source of compassion in human society. A deep dread of puppets and the machinery that propels them consequently surfaced in late eighteenth and early nineteenth century literature. Romantic Automata is a collection of essays examining the rise of this cultural suspicion of mechanical imitations of life. Recent scholarship in post-humanism, post-colonialism, disability studies, post-modern feminism, eco-criticism, and radical Orientalism has significantly affected the critical discourse on this topic. In engaging with the work and thought of Coleridge, Poe, Hoffmann, Mary Shelley, and other Romantic luminaries, the contributors to this collection open new methodological approaches to understanding human interaction with technology that strives to simulate, supplement, or supplant organic life. Published by Bucknell University Press. Distributed worldwide by Rutgers University Press. Trade Review"Romantic Automata is fascinating if idiosyncratic, and I enjoyed reading the essays immensely. Exploring literary representations of the relationship between the mechanical and the human or organic, this well-researched collection brings a range of theoretical approaches and primary sources to bear on an otherwise largely canonical debate. The readings are insightful and original, the arguments compelling and clear." -- Ghislaine McDayter * author of Byromania and the Birth of Celebrity Culture *"Romantic Automata is a strong collection of essays that engages a broad spectrum of European Romanticism. It fills a real need in the current scholarship of Romanticism as it connects the literary fascination with automata, dolls, and machines of the early nineteenth century with contemporary theoretical concerns with gender representation and the posthuman." -- William Davis * author of Romanticism, Hellenism, and the Philosophy of Nature *"Romantic Automata is fascinating if idiosyncratic, and I enjoyed reading the essays immensely. Exploring literary representations of the relationship between the mechanical and the human or organic, this well-researched collection brings a range of theoretical approaches and primary sources to bear on an otherwise largely canonical debate. The readings are insightful and original, the arguments compelling and clear." -- Ghislaine McDayter * author of Byromania and the Birth of Celebrity Culture *"Romantic Automata is a strong collection of essays that engages a broad spectrum of European Romanticism. It fills a real need in the current scholarship of Romanticism as it connects the literary fascination with automata, dolls, and machines of the early nineteenth century with contemporary theoretical concerns with gender representation and the posthuman." -- William Davis * author of Romanticism, Hellenism, and the Philosophy of Nature *Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors and Co-editors Introduction Michael Demson and Christopher R. Clason Chapters: Section I: Exhibitions 1. The Uncanny Valley: E. T. A. Hoffmann, Sigmund Freud, Masahiro Mori Frederick Burwick 2. The (Re-)Winding of Hoffmann’s Automata: from Offenbach’s 1881 Opera to Powell and Pressburger’s 1951 Film Ashley Shams 3. Wounded Bodies in the Lithographs of Théodore Géricault, 1818-1820 Peter Erickson Section II: Figures 4. Romantic Tales of Pseudo Automata: The Chess-Playing Turk in Hoffmann, Poe, and Benjamin Wendy Nielsen 5. On Toys, Violence, and Automated Gender Erin Goss 6. Automatic for All: Mary Shelley’s Posthuman Passion Kate Singer 7. “A little earthly idol to contract your ideas”: Global Hermeneutics in Phebe Gibbes’s Zoriada, or, Village Annals (1786) Kathryn Freeman Section III: Organisms 8. Schelling’s Uncanny Organism Stefani Engelstein 9. “it […] lives by dying”: S. T. Coleridge’s Mechanical Life and Colonial Necropolitics Lenora Hanson 10. The Metaphysical Machinery of Mining in Novalis’s Works Christina M. Weiler Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWith the globalization of work and technological advancements in recent years, and with emphasis on service quality today, organizations have changed. Virtual work has emerged as the new employment relationship and has been embraced by employees and employers in many industries. This book explores the dynamics of changing organization structures, theories of leadership and trust, and how dimensions of self-efficacy works in this new work relationship. Organizational Behavior and Virtual Work: Concepts and Analytical Approaches shows the enormous impact of technology and globalization on employment relationships and also predicts how they will contribute to the changing dimensions of organizations in the future. With a unique blend of theory and application in the real world of virtual workers, the book presents the most recent research and developments in the relatively new and still emerging area of virtual work. It takes an in-depth critical look into the key factors affecting the virtual work environment with practical inputs of suggestions and recommendations. With the objective of presenting information about this new work scenario, this book attempts to unfold important human behavior processes in organizations. The volume presents a rare combination of the necessary concepts of human behavior in organizations along with the results of research in the field and also makes practical recommendations on virtual work programs.Key features include a unique blend of research with organizational behavior concepts and practical recommendations for workers, managers, and business executives.Trade ReviewApple Academic Press, Inc., is proud to announce that Dr. Arvind K. Birdie has been honored with the Prof. Mrs. Manju Thakur Memorial Award 2016 for Innovative Contributions in Research/Test Construction/Book Publication for her book, Organizational Behavior and Virtual Work: Concepts and Analytical Approaches. The award was presented during the 52nd National and 21st International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, held at the Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, February 23rd–25th, 2017. Our congratulations to Dr. Birdie!"This book could not have come at a better time. Currently organizations globally are dealing with a dynamic business as well as a cultural environment that is redefining how organizations will structure and conduct themselves. The book focuses on all the quintessential aspects, like role of leadership, trust, self-efficacy and work-life balance, in an effective manner. A fantastic read for anyone trying to understand and innovate toward building a performance-oriented organization that draws the best from human resource and the IT enablers that are available to be deployed. Unlike other texts on the subject area the book brings a balance of theory and practice. Part 2 offers a critical analysis and presents research that connects practice with theory in a seamless manner. Chapters on work-life balance offer a critical view of this rather ignored aspect. The discussion on managing performance of virtual workers is an aspect that is going to become increasingly important to respond to. The book is a must read for a wide audience of readers, recommend folks to grab a copy in real earnest."— Prof. Sandeep Munjal, Director, Vedatya Institute, Gurgaon, IndiaTable of ContentsPreface; PART I: Introduction of Concepts; Organizations; Traditional Organizations; Cultural Perspective; Elements of Organizations; Challenges of Organizational Design; Dimensions of Structure; Contemporary Organizational Designs; Challenges for Today’s Organizational Design; Organizational Life Cycle; Organizational Culture; Is It Possible to Change Corporate Culture?; Leadership; How Do We Define Leadership?; Are Leaders Born or Made?; Leaders versus Managers; Qualities of Leaders; The Personality Profile of Effective Leaders; Leadership Attitudes; Ethics and Leadership; The Role of Leadership in Organization; Leadership Theories; Team in Organization; The Four Roles of Leadership; The Leadership Challenge; Guidelines for Leading Meetings; Activities of Successful and Effective Leaders; Goals, Values, and Concepts; Roles and Relationships; Determination of Effective Leadership: Various Dimensions; How Founders/Leaders Embed and Transmit Culture; Self Efficacy; Positive Organizational Behavior; Positive Psychology; Basic Social Learning Concepts; Trust; Definition; Types of Trust; Barriers to Building a Culture for Trust in Organizations; Leadership and Organizational Trust; Measuring Organizational Trust; How to Develop Trust in Organizations; Trust and Globalization; Work Life Balance; Introduction; Work Life Balance Defined; Dual Career Families; Work Life Balance Initiatives; Demographic Factors; Organizational Factors; Studies on Work Life Balance; Women and Family; Globalization and Virtual Work; Introduction; Emerging Trends in Employment Relationships; Diversity Issues; PART II: Research and Critical Analysis; Research on the Relation Between Leadership Effectiveness, Perceived Organizational Climate, Interpersonal Trust and Self Efficacy Among Virtual Workers In Different Organization: Introduction; Virtual Workers; Leadership Effectiveness; Self Efficacy; Trust; Job Involvement; Review of Literature; Studies of Organizational Climate; Studies of Leadership; Studies of Self Efficacy; Studies of Trust; Studies of Job Involvement; Research Design; Rationale of the Study; Objectives; Hypothesis; Variables; Research Design; Methodology; Rationale of the Sample; Distribution of the Sample; Measures and Scoring Methods; Procedure; Statistical Analysis; Results; Discussion; Summary and Conclusion; Limitations, Suggestions, and Implications; Index

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Book SynopsisA cutting-edge survey of industrial techniques available for use by designer-makers, including a downloadable design to modify and print and guidance on how to brief a bureau service. This book showcases ground-breaking methods and techniques that have been adapted from industry and are now being applied by designer-makers. To the uninitiated, these technologies may seem complex, but this book explains simply and clearly how they have developed, how they work, and their application. Packed full with case studies of artists using these processes, this book demonstrates that outstanding work is possible with the right equipment and know-how, and argues that designer makers have the mindset, skills and knowledge to creatively engage with these industrial technologies. Learn about 2D and 3D digital designing and modelling (including CAD and processing), 3D printing (additive manufacture), reverse engineering (scanning and digitising), CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting. Featuring a breathtaking selection of work by contemporary makers - many of them early adopters of these technologies – this book illustrates the exciting potential of these tools to add value to your practice, as well as inspiring and extending your range of work.Trade ReviewThe future is here; this is very much part of it – if you want it. When entering this brave new world of digitizing, it’s good to know Ann Marie Shillito has done a vast amount of the research for you and summarized it in a non-intimidating manner that is nevertheless detailed. * Textile Fibre Forum *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Craft-Minded 3. Virtual for Tangible 4. Applying 2D Digital Data 5. Applying 3D Digital Data 6. Accessing Digital Technologies Biographies Glossary Resources Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisThe Economics of Technology Transfer presents a selection of the most important articles in the field, many of which are not easily accessible. The volume pays particular attention to issues facing developing countries in the context of rapid technical change, globalisation of production and the international spread of innovation itself. Part I focuses on theory and concepts. Part II, which examines multinationals, deals with the main engines of technology development and transfer. Part III discusses developing countries, pointing to the possible conflict between internalised technology transfer (via multinational enterprises) and the needs of domestic technological capability building. The final two parts include papers on technology transfer processes and issues in selected countries of Latin America, East Asia, the transition economies and the mature industrial economies.The Economics of Technology Transfer will be essential reading for students, researchers and policy makers concerned with international technology transfer.Trade Review'This is an excellent collection of readings on the economics of technology transfer. The editor has done scholars and teachers of the subject a great service by bringing them to one place. This volume makes a valuable addition to our libraries, and our teaching materials.' -- Richard R. Nelson, Columbia University, US'The editor of this collection of papers, Sanjaya Lall, is an outstanding researcher on the economics of technical change. This new book The Economics of Technology Transfer brings together twenty of the best papers on this hitherto rather neglected subject. It is very welcome and highly relevant to the contemporary debate on 'globalisation'.' -- Christopher Freeman, SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research, University of Sussex, UK and Maastricht University, The NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: Acknowledgements Introduction Sanjaya Lall PART I THEORY AND CONCEPTS 1. Edwin Mansfield (1975), ‘International Technology Transfer: Forms, Resource Requirements, and Policies’ 2. F. Lissoni and J.S. Metcalfe (1994), ‘Diffusion of Innovation Ancient and Modern: A Review of the Main Themes’ 3. Tagi Sagafi-nejad (1991), ‘International Technology Transfer Literature: Advances in Theory, Empirical Research, and Policy’ PART II MULTINATIONALS AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER 4. D.J. Teece (1977), ‘Technology Transfer by Multinational Firms: The Resource Cost of Transferring Technological Know-how’ 5. John Cantwell (1995), ‘The Globalisation of Technology: What Remains of the Product Cycle Model?’ 6. François Chesnais (1988), ‘Multinational Enterprises and the International Diffusion of Technology’ 7. G.K. Helleiner (1975), ‘The Role of Multinational Corporations in the Less Developed Countries’ Trade in Technology’ 8. John H. Dunning (1981), ‘The Consequences of International Transfer of Technology by MNEs: Some Home Country Implications’ PART III TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND DEVELOPMENT 9. J.L. Enos (1989), ‘Transfer of Technology’ 10. David C. Mowery and Joanne E. Oxley (1995), ‘Inward Technology Transfer and Competitiveness: The Role of National Innovation Systems’ 11. Howard Pack and Kamal Saggi (1997), ‘Inflows of Foreign Technology and Indigenous Technological Development’ 12. Sanjaya Lall (1993), ‘Promoting Technology Development: The Role of Technology Transfer and Indigenous Effort’ 13. Linsu Kim (1991), ‘Pros and Cons of International Technology Transfer: A Developing Country’s View’ PART IV DEVELOPING AND TRANSITION ECONOMIES 14. Carlos M. Correa (1995), ‘Innovation and Technology Transfer in Latin America: A Review of Recent Trends and Policies’ 15. Mike Hobday (1995), ‘East Asian Latecomer Firms: Learning the Technology of Electronics’ 16. John A. Mathews (1997), ‘A Silicon Valley of the East: Creating Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry’ 17. Poh-Kam Wong (1997), ‘Creation of a Regional Hub for Flexible Production: The Case of the Hard Disk Drive Industry in Singapore’ 18. Slavo Radosevic (1996), ‘The Eastern European Latecomer Firm and Technology Transfer: From “Muddling Through” to “Catching Up”’ PART V DEVELOPED ECONOMIES 19. Keith Pavitt (1985), ‘Technology Transfer Among the Industrially Advanced Countries: An Overview’ 20. Daniele Archibugi and Jonathan Michie (1995), ‘The Globalisation of Technology: A New Taxonomy’ Name Index

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Book SynopsisThis Dictionary explicitly addresses the historical, legal, theoretical, organisational, policy, practice, research and evidential contexts within which 'modern' youth justice in the UK and beyond is located. The entries cover a spectrum of theoretical orientations and conceptual perspectives and engage explicitly with the key statutory provisions and policy and practice imperatives within each of the three UK jurisdictions. This book is a key resource for those teaching and studying under-graduate and post-graduate courses in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, social policy, law, socio-legal studies, community justice, social work, youth and community work and police studies, together with policy-makers, managers and practitioners working within the youth justice sphere (including staff training officers, youth justice officers, social workers, probation officers, police officers, teachers and education workers, health professionals, youth workers, drug and alcohol workers and juvenile secure estate staff).The Dictionary of Youth Justice: is designed to meet the needs of researchers, policy-makers, managers, practitioners and students; begins with an introductory chapter that maps the key shifts in contemporary national and international youth justice systems; contains over 300 alphabetically arranged entries - written by almost 100 experts in the respective fields - that explicitly address the core components of youth justice in England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; Provides specifically tailored recommended key texts and sources in respect of each entry; is closely cross-referenced and contains a detailed index to assist readers to make connections between and across entries; includes a detailed 'Directory of Agencies' that relate to youth justice in each of the three UK jurisdictions; is compiled and edited by one of the UK's leading authorities in youth justice. Trade Review'Youth Justice is a fiendishly complex and fast-changing area of social policy. Both students and practitioners will find the Dictionary a sure-footed, authoritative guide to it. The list of contributors reads like a roll-call of the experts in the field. And the range of topics they cover is commendably wide-ranging.' − Professor Rod Morgan, Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Bristol, formerly Chairman of the Youth Justice Board'A fascinating and indispensable resource for students, practictioners and policy-makers in the ever challenging arena of youth justice. There is no single source book that comes close to rival this volume in its breadth and succinct scholarship.' − Professor Andrew Rutherford, Emeritus Professor of Law and Criminal Policy, The University of SouthamptonTable of ContentsList of entries. List of contributors. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Dictionary of Youth Justice. Directory of agencies.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of the second edition of this book is to provide a comprehensive survey of the different algorithms and data structures useful for triangulation and meshing construction. In addition, several aspects are given full coverage, such as mesh modification tools, mesh evaluation criteria, mesh optimization, adaptive mesh construction and parallel meshing techniques. This new edition has been comprehensively updated and also includes a new chapter on mobile or deformable meshes.Table of ContentsChapter 1. General definitions. Chapter 2. Basic structures and algorithms. Chapter 3. A comprehensive survey of mesh generation methods. Chapter 4. Algebraic, PDE and multibloc methods. Chapter 5. Quadtree-octree-based methods. Chapter 6. Advancing front technique for mesh generation. Chapter 7. Delaunay-based mesh generation methods. Chapter 8. Other types of mesh generation methods. Chapter 9. Delaunay admissibility, media axis, mid-surface and other applications. Chapter 10. Quadratic forms and metrics. Chapter 11. Differential geometry. Chapter 12. Curve modeling. Chapter 13. Surface modeling. Chapter 14. Surface meshing and re-meshing. Chapter 15. Meshing implicit curves and surfaces. Chapter 16. Mesh modifications. Chapter 17. Mesh optimization. Chapter 18. Surface mesh optimization. Chapter 19. A touch of finite elements. Chapter 20. Mesh adaptation and h-methods. Chapter 21. Mesh adaptation and p or hp-methods. Chapter 22. Mobile or deformable meshes. Chapter 23. Parallel computing and meshing issues.

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Book SynopsisThis series of five volumes proposes an integrated description of physical processes modeling used by scientific disciplines from meteorology to coastal morphodynamics. Volume 1 describes the physical processes and identifies the main measurement devices used to measure the main parameters that are indispensable to implement all these simulation tools. Volume 2 presents the different theories in an integrated approach: mathematical models as well as conceptual models, used by all disciplines to represent these processes. Volume 3 identifies the main numerical methods used in all these scientific fields to translate mathematical models into numerical tools. Volume 4 is composed of a series of case studies, dedicated to practical applications of these tools in engineering problems. To complete this presentation, volume 5 identifies and describes the modeling software in each discipline.Table of ContentsIntroduction xvii PART 1. OPERATIONAL HYDROLOGY 1 Chapter 1. Developing the Flood Alert Map 3 Christophe CALAS, Jean-Michel TANGUY and François BRESSAND Chapter 2. Generation of a Flood in a Rapid Basin (Gard 2002) 21 Georges-Marie SAULNIER Chapter 3. Forecasting a Flood in a Branched Network (Aude 1999) 29 Jean-Michel SOUBEYROUX Chapter 4. Hydrological Modeling Spatialized on Two Mediterranean River Basins. Application in Flood Forecasting 37 Arthur MARCHANDISE and Christophe BOUVIER Chapter 5. Ensemble Hydrological Forecasting and Alert with the European Flood Alert System (EFAS): Case of the Danube Basin Floods in August 2005 47 Maria-Helena RAMOS, Jutta THIELEN and Ad DE ROO PART 2. FLUVIAL HYDRAULICS 63 Chapter 6. Propagation of a Flood in a Branched Network (Marne 1999) 65 Patrick CHASSÉ Chapter 7. Flood Propagation in a Looped Network (Wateringues) 73 Jean-Baptiste FAURE Chapter 8. Generation and Propagation of a Flash Flood on a River Basin (Aude 1999) 83 Jacques CHORDA and Marie Madeleine MAUBOURGUET Chapter 9. Dynamics of the Flooding of Floodable Flatlands (Aude 1999) 93 Jean-Michel TANGUY Chapter 10. Failure of a Dike in a Flood Environment (Agly 1999) 101 André PAQUIER Chapter 11. Flooding by Groundwater Upwelling at Remiremont (Moselle) 113 Philippe SERGENT Chapter 12. NAVMER: Ship Path Simulator 123 Yann HOLLOCOU and Son Ha LAM PART 3. HYDROGEOLOGY 141 Chapter 13. Interaction between Surface and Subsurface Flows: Somme Basin 143 Dominique THIÉRY Chapter 14. Hydrogeological Modeling of the Karst System on the Lez River (Montpellier) 157 Nathalie DÖRFLIGER, Perrine FLEURY, Bernard LADOUCHE and Hervé JOURDE PART 4. GENERATION AND PROPAGATION OF FLOODS IN AN URBAN ENVIRONMENT 165 Chapter 15. Hydraulic Study of the Marseille Vieux-Port River Basin 167 Frédéric PONS Chapter 16. Hydraulic Study of the Aude River in the Carcassonne Crossing 183 Arielle MASSON Chapter 17. Failure of a Dike in an Urban Environment: Amboise 193 Jean-Michel TANGUY Chapter 18. Study for the Prevention of Risks Associated with the Dikes of the Rhône and the Saône on Land Belonging to the Lyon Urban Community 199 Olivier BERTRAND PART 5. ESTUARY HYDRODYNAMICS 209 Chapter 19. Real-Time Estuary Modeling (Adour Maritime) 211 Jérôme SCHOORENS and Etienne LE PAPE Chapter 20. Operational Modeling of the Hydrodynamic Functioning of the Gironde Estuary 219 Réginald SARRALDE Chapter 21. 3D Modeling of Salinity and Sediment Suspension in the Loire Estuary: Coupling of Processes 231 Régis WALTHER and Eric DAVID PART 6. MARITIME HYDRAULICS 245 Chapter 22. Numerical Modeling of Sea States 247 Bertrand MICHARD Chapter 23. Taking Sea States into Account in Offshore Racing 259 Sylvain MONDON and Jean-Michel LEFÈVRE Chapter 24. Agitation Study for Roscoff-Bloscon Marina 265 Pascal LEBRETON Chapter 25. Swell Agitation at Dunkirk’s Western Port 277 Pierre DEBAILLON PART 7. TRANSPORTATION OF DISSOLVED SUBSTANCES, POLLUTION 285 Chapter 26. Study of Water Quality in the Seine 287 Patrick GOBLET and Stéphanie EVEN Chapter 27. Drift Forecasts for the Erika and Prestige Oil Spills 301 Pierre DANIEL PART 8. FLUVIAL AND MARITIME MORPHODYNAMICS 309 Chapter 28. Evolution of River Beds: Example of the Arc River 311 André PAQUIER Chapter 29. Modeling of Seabed Sediments Resuspension in the Dover Strait 323 Nicolas GUILLOU and Georges CHAPALAIN Chapter 30. Evolution of Beds around a Breakwater 331 Jean-Michel TANGUY Chapter 31. Project to “Restore the Maritime Character of the Mont-Saint-Michel” Hydrosedimentary Studies 341 Eric LAGROY DE CROUTTE List of Authors 361 Index 367 General Index of Authors 369 Summary of the Other Volumes in the Series 371

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, the systems designed to support activity in the fields of banking, health, transportation, space, aeronautics, defense, etc. have become increasingly larger and more complex. With the growing maturity of information and communication technologies, systems have been interconnected within growing networks, yielding new capabilities and services through the combination of system functionalities. This has led to a further increasing complexity that has to be managed in order to take advantage of these system integrations. The book is divided into two parts. The first part addresses the concept and practical illustrations of a “system of systems” and is a multidisciplinary introduction to the notion of a “systems of systems” that is discussed extensively in the current scientific and technical literature. After a critical comparison of the different definitions and a range of various practical illustrations, this part provides answers to key questions such as what a system of systems is and how its complexity can be mastered. The second part, described as “systems-of-systems engineering: methods and tools”, focuses on both engineering and modeling, and standardization issues that are critical to deal with the key steps in systems of systems engineering: namely eliciting stakeholder needs, architecture optimization, integration of constituent systems, qualification, and utilization.Table of ContentsAuthor Biographies xv Introduction xix PART 1. SYSTEMS OF SYSTEMS, CONCEPTS AND PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS 1 Chapter 1. Systems of Systems: From Concept to Actual Development 3 Dominique LUZEAUX 1.1. Network omnipresence creating a worldwide environment 3 1.2. Increasing complexity of the environment 5 1.3. Towards a definition of the concept of system of systems 11 1.4. Control of the system of systems 34 1.5. Tools for the control of the system of systems 47 1.6. The need for standardization 56 1.7. The human factor in systems of systems 58 1.8. Budgetary aspects of the systems of systems 68 1.9. The need for governance 70 1.10. Conclusion 75 1.11. Appendix: system of systems’ definitions in literature. 77 1.12. Bibliography 84 Chapter 2. Emergence and Complexity of Systems of Systems 89 Patrice MICOUIN 2.1. Introduction 89 2.2. Matter and shape 90 2.3. Systems 92 2.4. Genesis of concrete systems 99 2.5. Complexity of systems of systems 107 2.6. Systems of systems engineering 111 2.7. Conclusion 115 2.8. Bibliography 116 Chapter 3. Contractual Aspects of the Acquisition and Use of Systems of Systems 119 Danièle VÉRET 3.1. Introduction 119 3.2. An integrated set of components of various natures 121 3.3. Combining people with diversified skills and their contributions 125 3.4. Commitments to coordinate 130 3.5. Ownership rights 142 3.6. The most adapted legal strategies 147 3.7. Conclusion 148 Chapter 4. The Human Factor within the Context of Systems of Systems 149 Jean-René RUAULT 4.1. Introduction 149 4.2. Definition and epistemological aspects 150 4.3. The issue 154 4.4. Current human factors in systems engineering 160 4.5. The organizations’ complexity from the standpoint of social sciences: impacts on the systems of systems 166 4.6. Social sciences implemented within the context of systems of systems 192 4.7. Recognizable good practices in the field of organizations 201 4.8. Conclusion 202 4.9. Acknowledgments 203 4.10. Bibliography 203 Chapter 5. Space Communication and Observation System of Systems 207 Frédéric PRADEILLES and Dominique LUZEAUX 5.1. The dual context of omnipresent information and the commoditization of space 207 5.2. The technical view: an interconnection of ground-based and space-borne systems 209 5.3. Search for functionality and capacity 213 5.4. A logic of exchange on an international scale 214 5.5. Conclusion 220 5.6. Bibliography 221 Chapter 6. Intelligent Transport Systems 223 Michel CHAVRET 6.1. The field of intelligent transport 223 6.2. ACTIF 226 6.3. Practical application 230 6.4. Conclusion 234 6.5. Bibliography 234 Chapter 7. Systems of Systems in the Healthcare Field 235 Jean-René RUAULT 7.1. Introduction 235 7.2. From capability challenges to the design of systems of systems 236 7.3. Personal service, the main characteristic of systems within the healthcare field 239 7.4. Coordination of the medical and paramedical agents, in hospitals and in private practices 242 7.5. The development of information technologies and their interoperability, heart of the healthcare networks issue 245 7.6. Difficulties encountered 256 7.7. Conclusion 258 7.8. Acknowledgments 258 7.9. Bibliography 259 Chapter 8. Critical Infrastructure Protection 261 Jean-Luc ZOLESIO 8.1. General context of critical infrastructure protection 261 8.2. Protection requirements 266 8.3. Security systems of the future 272 8.4. The human factor 285 8.5. Conclusion 290 Chapter 9. Globalization and Systemic Impacts 291 Dominique LUZEAUX, Jean-René RUAULT and Lui KAM 9.1. Introduction 291 9.2. System of systems “globalization” 292 9.3. Beyond the concepts of systems 309 9.4. Globalization’s impact on systems of systems engineering 312 9.5. Conclusion 316 9.6. Appendix: a summary of the properties of nonlinear dynamic systems 317 9.7. Bibliography 318 PART 2. SYSTEMS OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, METHODS, STANDARDS AND TOOLS 321 Chapter 10. Methods and Tools for Systems of Systems Engineering 323 Dominique LUZEAUX 10.1. Systems of systems engineering: from the control of complexity to the necessity of a model-driven approach 323 10.2. Architecture 326 10.3. From architecture to detailed design: reference architectures 331 10.4. Requirement traceability and engineering tools 338 10.5. Reverse engineering and impact studies 342 10.6. Distributed simulation tools for model engineering 344 10.7. Global control of operational security via testability 346 10.8. Towards a virtuous circle of simulation-tests to control the tests 352 10.9. Collaborative work tools 357 10.10. Conclusion 360 10.11. Acknowledgements 361 10.12. Bibliography 362 Chapter 11. Model-driven Design and Simulation 363 Lui KAM 11.1. General points 363 11.2. A few definitions 365 11.3. Model-driven engineering 378 11.4. Feedback 385 11.5. Conclusion and perspectives 392 11.6. Bibliography 394 Chapter 12. Standardization in the Field of Systems and Systems of Systems Engineering 399 Jean-René RUAULT and Jean-Pierre MEINADIER 12.1. Introduction 399 12.2. Example of the importance of standards in the interoperability of systems and systems of systems 400 12.3. Standards used in the field of systems and systems of systems 403 12.4. Application and adaptation of system engineering standards in the context of systems of systems 433 12.5. Implementation of standards in the context of systems of systems 438 12.6. Conclusion 439 12.7. Acknowledgements 439 12.8. Appendix A. Standard relative to business process modeling 439 12.9. Appendix B. Standard relative to the Web services business process execution language 443 12.10. Appendix C. Ontology definition metamodel specification 444 12.11. Appendix D. UML profile for DoDAF/MODAF (USA Department of Defense and UK Ministry of Defense Architecture Framework) 446 12.12. Appendix E. Standard relative to software-intensive systems architecture 451 12.13. Appendix F. Unified modeling language 454 12.14. Appendix G. Systems modeling language 457 12.15. Appendix H. Good practices of IT service management, ITIL 461 12.16. Appendix I. Standard relative to IT services management 464 12.17. Appendix J. Software engineering – Product quality 466 12.18. Appendix J.1. Standard ISO 9126, part 1, quality model 466 12.19. Appendix J.2. Standard ISO 9126, part 3, internal metrics 468 12.20. Appendix K. Standard on software product quality requirements and evaluation 468 12.21. Appendix L. Standard on the common criteria for IT security evaluation 469 12.22. Appendix M. Standard relative to a system’s life cycle process 473 12.23. Appendix N. Standard relative to the processes for engineering a system 482 12.24. Appendix O. Standard for the application and management of the systems engineering process 487 12.25. Appendix P. Standard relative to software life cycle processes 494 12.26. Appendix Q. Standard relative to software measurement process 499 12.27. Appendix R. Standard relative to software product evaluation 500 12.28. Appendix S. Standard on systems engineering, product and design data exchange 504 12.29. Appendix T. Standard on the exchange of product model data, products life cycle support 507 12.30. Bibliography 510 Conclusion 513 List of Authors 519 Index 521

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Book SynopsisWith the growing maturity of information and communication technologies, systems have been interconnected within growing networks, yielding new services through a combination of the system functionalities. This leads to an increasing complexity that has to be managed in order to take advantage of these system integrations. This book provides key answers as to how such systems of systems can be engineered and how their complexity can be mastered. After reviewing some definitions on systems of systems engineering, the book focuses on concrete applications and offers a survey of the activities and techniques that allow engineering of complex systems and systems of systems. Case studies, ranging from emergency situations such as Hurricane Katrina and its crisis management or a generic scenario of a major traffic accident and its emergency response, to the establishment of a scientific basis in the Antarctic region illustrate key factors of success and traps to avoid in order to cope with such situations.Trade Review"The five parts of this book will provide the reader with a detailed description of all the elements that make up a RFID system today, including hot topics such as the privacy concerns, and the Internet of Things." (Radio-Electronics.com, 1 December 2011) Table of ContentsAuthor Biographies xi Introduction xv PART 1: ENGINEERING LARGE-SCALE COMPLEX SYSTEMS AND EMERGENCY SITUATION MANAGEMENT 1 Chapter 1. Engineering Large-scale Complex Systems 3 Dominique LUZEAUX 1.1. Introduction 3 1.2. The notion of service in large complex systems 7 1.3. Architecture: a key concept 11 1.4. Towards resilient systems 13 1.5. Development of relationships between participants 28 1.6. Complexity: plurality of viewpoints for systems engineering 35 1.7. The maintenance and logistics of systems of systems 59 1.8. Perspectives and lines of enquiry 61 1.9. Conclusion 79 1.10. Bibliography 82 Chapter 2. Management of Emergency Situations: Architecture and Engineering of Systems of Systems 85 Jean-René RUAULT 2.1. Introduction 85 2.2. Main concepts of systems engineering 86 2.3. Context of the emergency situation management scenario 89 2.4. Architecture of component systems of the system of systems 116 2.5. Conclusion 197 2.6. Acknowledgements 197 2.7. Bibliography 198 PART 2: CASE STUDY: ANTARCTICA LIFE SUPPORT FACILITY 205 Chapter 3. Introduction to the Antarctica Life Support Facility Case Study 207 Jean-Luc WIPPLER 3.1. Why Antarctica? 208 3.2. Fictional context of the study 209 3.3. Some data on the Antarctic and Adélie Land 212 3.4. Bibliography 213 Chapter 4. Finding the Right Problem 215 Philippe THUILLIER and Jean-Luc WIPPLER 4.1. What system are we dealing with? 216 4.2. System lifecycle 221 4.3. Who does the system involve? 226 4.4. Creating a working framework 228 4.5. Gathering information 229 4.6. Modeling the context 235 4.7. Understanding and defining goals 236 4.8. Modeling the domain 241 4.9. Defining stakeholder requirements and constraints 247 4.10. Things to remember: stakeholder-requirements engineering 251 4.11. Bibliography 252 Chapter 5. Who Can Solve the Problem? 255 Olivier KLOTZ and Jean-Luc WIPPLER 5.1. Consultation and selection 256 5.2. Responding (and winning) 262 5.3. Committing to a “right” definition of the system to be created 272 5.4. Creating the list of technical requirements 284 5.5. Things to remember: technical requirements engineering 290 5.6. Bibliography 291 Chapter 6. Solving the Problem 293 Charlotte SEIDNER and Jean-Luc WIPPLER 6.1. General approach 294 6.2. Functional design 297 6.3. Physical design 313 6.4. Interfaces 326 6.5. The “playing fields” of the systems architect 333 6.6. EFFBDs 336 6.7. Things to remember: architectural design 342 6.8. Bibliography 343 Chapter 7. Solving the Problem Completely, in a Coherent and Optimal Manner 345 Jean-François GAJEWSKI, Hélène GASPARD-BOULINC and Jean-Luc WIPPLER 7.1. Making the right technical decisions at the right level and the right time 347 7.2. Integrating disciplines 366 7.3. Bibliography 391 Chapter 8. Anticipating Integration, Verification and Validation 393 Daniel PRUN and Jean-Luc WIPPLER 8.1. Positioning integration, verification and validation 395 8.2. Integration, verification and validation in the system’s lifecycle 403 8.3. Analyzing input 405 8.4. Establishing an integration, verification and validation strategy 407 8.5. Defining the infrastructure 419 8.6. Integration, verification and validation organization 422 8.7. Choosing techniques 423 8.8. Things to remember: integration, verification and validation 427 8.9. Bibliography 429 Chapter 9. Conclusion to the “Antarctica Life Support Facility” Case Study 431 Jean-Luc WIPPLER 9.1. “Before we can manage a solution, we need to find one!” 432 9.2. “Modeling isn’t drawing!” 434 9.3. Implementing systems engineering 437 9.4. Acknowledgements 439 9.5. Bibliography 440 Conclusion 441 List of Authors 443 Index 445

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Book SynopsisThis book is a contribution to the definition of a model based system engineering (MBSE) approach, designed to meet the objectives laid out by the INCOSE. After pointing out the complexity that jeopardizes a lot of system developments, the book examines fundamental aspects of systems under consideration. It goes on to address methodological issues and proposes a methodic approach of MBSE that provides, unlike current practices, systematic and integrated model-based engineering processes. An annex describes relevant features of the VHDL-AMS language supporting the methodological issues described in the book.Table of ContentsLIST OF FIGURES AND TABLE xi ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xvii FOREWORD xxi Dominique LUZEAUX INTRODUCTION. GOALS OF PROPERTY MODEL METHODOLOGY xxv PART 1. FUNDAMENTALS 1 Chapter 1. General Systems Theory 3 1.1. Introduction 3 1.2. What is a system? 4 1.3. Systems, subsystems and levels 9 1.4. Concrete and abstract objects 11 1.5. Properties 12 1.5.1. Material and formal properties 12 1.5.2. Accidental and essential properties, laws and types 13 1.5.3. Dispositions, structural and behavioral properties 17 1.5.4. Resulting and emerging properties 18 1.6. States, event, process, behavior and fact 20 1.7. Systems of interest 23 CHAPTER 2. TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 25 2.1. Introduction 25 2.2. Definition of technological systems 25 2.2.1. Artificial autotelic and heterotelic systems 27 2.2.2. Technical-empirical and technological systems 27 2.2.3. Purpose of a technological system 28 2.3. Function, behavior and structure of a technological system 30 2.4. Intended and concomitant effects of a technological system 34 2.5. Modes, mode switching and states 36 2.5.1. Modes of operation 36 2.5.2. Mode switching 36 2.5.3. Operating states 37 2.6. Errors, faults and failures 37 2.7. “The human factor” 39 CHAPTER 3. KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS 41 3.1. Introduction 41 3.2. Knowledge and its bearers 42 3.3. Intersubjective knowledge 44 3.4. Concepts, propositions and conceptual knowledge 45 3.5. Objective and true knowledge 47 3.6. Scientific and technological knowledge 50 3.6.1. Fundamental sciences 51 3.6.2. Applied sciences and technology 53 3.6.3. Operative technological rules 53 3.6.4. Substantive technological rules 55 3.7. Knowledge and belief 56 CHAPTER 4. SEMIOTIC SYSTEMS AND MODELS 59 4.1. Introduction 59 4.2. Signs and systems of signs 60 4.3. Nomological propositions and law statements 65 4.4. Models, object models, theoretical models and simulation 66 4.5. Representativeness of models and the expressiveness of languages 71 4.5.1. Representativeness of models 71 4.5.2. Expressiveness of a language 73 PART 2. METHODS 77 CHAPTER 5. ENGINEERING PROCESSES 79 5.1. Introduction 79 5.2. Systems engineering process 81 5.2.1. General framework 81 5.2.2. Design process 83 5.2.3. Safety assessment process 88 5.2.4. Requirement and assumption validation 90 5.2.5. Verification of the implementation regarding requirements 91 5.2.6. Managing configurations 92 5.2.7. Process (quality) assurance, certification and coordination with authorities 93 CHAPTER 6. DETERMINING REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATION MODELS 95 6.1. Introduction 95 6.2. Specifications and requirements 98 6.3. Text-based requirements and subjectivity 100 6.4. Objectifying requirements and assumptions through property-based requirements 102 6.4.1. Definition 102 6.4.2. Examples 104 6.4.3. Typology and sources of PBR 106 6.5. Conjunction and comparison of property-based requirements 110 6.5.1. Comparison of two PBRs 111 6.5.2. Conjunction of two PBRs 112 6.6. Interpreting text-based requirements 114 6.6.1. Example 1: FAR29.1303(b) flight and navigation instruments 115 6.6.2. Example 2: FAR29.951(a) Fuel systems – General 119 6.7. Conclusion: specification models and concurrent assertions 121 CHAPTER 7. DESIGNING SOLUTIONS AND DESIGN MODELS 127 7.1. Introduction 127 7.2. Deriving requirements 128 7.3. Basic system model of a type of systems 131 7.4. Dynamic design models of a type of systems 133 7.4.1. Behavioral design model (BDM) 133 7.4.2. Equation-based design models (EDMs) 139 7.5. Derivation and allocation of the system’s behavioral requirements 141 7.6. Static design models 142 7.6.1. Composite system model 142 7.6.2. Structural design model 145 7.6.3. Allocation of BDM components to SDM components 146 7.7. Derivation and allocation of system requirements 146 7.8. The end of the design process and the realization 148 CHAPTER 8. VALIDATING REQUIREMENTS AND ASSUMPTIONS 151 8.1. Introduction 151 8.2. The validation process according to the ARP4754A 152 8.2.1. Goal of the validation 152 8.2.2. Means of validation 154 8.3. The validation process according to the property model methodology 156 8.3.1. Goal of the validation 157 8.3.2. Means of validation 158 8.3.3. Exactness of a system specification model 160 8.3.4. Validating the derivation of system requirements 161 8.3.5. Scenarios and validation cases, efforts and rigor in validation 162 8.4. Conclusion 167 CHAPTER 9. VERIFYING THE IMPLEMENTATION STEP BY STEP 169 9.1. Introduction 169 9.2. The verification process according to the ARP4754A 170 9.2.1. Goal of the verification 170 9.2.2. Verification methods 170 9.3. The verification process according to the property model methodology 173 9.3.1. Objects to be verified 173 9.3.2. Goal of the verification 174 9.3.3. Verifying the design 175 9.3.4. Verifying the other products of implementation 179 9.3.5. The contract theorem 181 9.4. Conclusion 181 CHAPTER 10. SAFETY ENGINEERING 183 10.1. Introduction 183 10.2. The safety assessment process according to the ARP4754A 184 10.2.1. Goal of safety assessment process 184 10.2.2. Means to assess safety 185 10.3. The safety assessment process according to the property model methodology (PMM) 191 10.3.1. Errors, faults and failures 191 10.3.2. FHA and interpretation of the 1309(b)(2)(i) requirements as PBRs 193 10.3.3. PASA/PSSA and deriving safety requirements 200 10.3.4. Simulation and validation of the derived safety requirements 204 10.3.5. Simulation and verification of the failure prevention mechanisms 206 10.3.6. Reliability design models 207 10.3.7. Safety theorem: validating additional requirements 208 10.4. Conclusion 211 CHAPTER 11. PROPERTY MODEL METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 213 11.1. Introduction 213 11.2. Early phase of a system development, preliminary studies 213 11.3. Steps of the industrial development of a type of systems 215 11.4. Initial step: highest level system specification 216 11.4.1. Initial step general approach 217 11.4.2. Establishing a specification model of the type of systems 218 11.5. Design steps: descending and iterative design of the building blocks down to the lowest level blocks 226 11.5.1. Design step of a non-terminal block 227 11.5.2. Behavioral design step of a terminal block 229 11.5.3. End of the design step 231 11.6. Realization step of the lowest level building blocks 231 11.7. Integration and installation steps 232 11.8. Conclusion 233 APPENDIX 235 BIBLIOGRAPHY 253 INDEX 261

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Book SynopsisBased on a structured approach to diversity, notably inspired by various forms of diversity of natural origins, Diversity and Non-integer Derivation Applied to System Dynamics provides a study framework to the introduction of the non-integer derivative as a modeling tool. Modeling tools that highlight unsuspected dynamical performances (notably damping performances) in an "integer" approach of mechanics and automation are also included. Written to enable a two-tier reading, this is an essential resource for scientists, researchers, and industrial engineers interested in this subject area. Table of Contents:1. From Diversity to Unexpected DynamicPerformance.2. The Robustness of Damping.3. Fractional Differentiation and its Memory.4. CRONE Suspension Idea.5. CRONE Control IdeaTable of Contents1. From Diversity to Unexpected Dynamic Performances. 2. Damping Robustness. 3. Non-Integer Differentiation, its Memory and its Synthesis. 4. On the CRONE Suspension. 5. On the CRONE Control. 6. Recursivity and Non-Integer Differentiation. Appendix 1. Damping of a Usual Automotive Suspension. Appendix 2. Relaxation of Water on a Porous Dyke. Appendix 3. Systems with Explicit and Implicit Generalized Derivative. Appendix 4. Generalized Differential Equation and Generalized Characteristic Equation. Appendix 5. CRONE Control Response with Initial Conditions. Appendix 6. Fractality and Non-integer Differentiation.

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to present the main metaheuristics and approximate and stochastic methods for optimization of complex systems in Engineering Sciences. It has been written within the framework of the European Union project ERRIC (Empowering Romanian Research on Intelligent Information Technologies), which is funded by the EU’s FP7 Research Potential program and has been developed in co-operation between French and Romanian teaching researchers. Through the principles of various proposed algorithms (with additional references) this book allows the reader to explore various methods of implementation such as metaheuristics, local search and populationbased methods. It examines multi-objective and stochastic optimization, as well as methods and tools for computer-aided decision-making and simulation for decision-making.Table of ContentsLIST OF FIGURES ix LIST OF TABLES xiii LIST OF ALGORITHMS xv LIST OF ACRONYMS xvii PREFACE xix ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xxi CHAPTER 1. METAHEURISTICS – LOCAL METHODS 1 1.1. Overview 1 1.2. Monte Carlo principle 6 1.3. Hill climbing 12 1.4. Taboo search 20 1.4.1. Principle 20 1.4.2. Greedy descent algorithm 20 1.4.3. Taboo search method 23 1.4.4. Taboo list 25 1.4.5. Taboo search algorithm 26 1.4.6. Intensification and diversification 30 1.4.7. Application examples 31 1.5. Simulated annealing 39 1.5.1. Principle of thermal annealing 39 1.5.2. Kirkpatrick’s model of thermal annealing 41 1.5.3. Simulated annealing algorithm 43 1.6. Tunneling 46 1.6.1. Tunneling principle 46 1.6.2. Types of tunneling 48 1.6.3. Tunneling algorithm 49 1.7. GRASP methods 51 CHAPTER 2. METAHEURISTICS – GLOBAL METHODS 53 2.1. Principle of evolutionary metaheuristics 53 2.2. Genetic algorithms 55 2.2.1. Biology breviary 55 2.2.2. Features of genetic algorithms 57 2.2.3. General structure of a GA 73 2.2.4. On the convergence of GA 77 2.2.5. How to implement a genetic algorithm 84 2.3. Hill climbing by evolutionary strategies 100 2.3.1. Climbing by the steepest ascent 101 2.3.2. Climbing by the next ascent 104 2.3.3. Hill climbing by group of alpinists 106 2.4. Optimization by ant colonies 107 2.4.1. Ant colonies 107 2.4.2. Basic optimization algorithm by ant colonies 110 2.4.3. Pheromone trail update 118 2.4.4. Systemic ant colony algorithm 122 2.4.5. Traveling salesman example 128 2.5. Particle swarm optimization 132 2.5.1. Basic metaheuristic 132 2.5.2. Standard PSO algorithm 141 2.5.3. Adaptive PSO algorithm with evolutionary strategy 146 2.5.4. Fireflies algorithm 163 2.5.5. Bats algorithm 173 2.5.6. Bees algorithm 182 2.5.7. Multivariable prediction by PSO 194 2.6. Optimization by harmony search 207 2.6.1. Musical composition and optimization 207 2.6.2. Harmony search model 208 2.6.3. Standard harmony search algorithm 212 2.6.4. Application example 215 CHAPTER 3. STOCHASTIC OPTIMIZATION 219 3.1. Introduction 219 3.2. Stochastic optimization problem 221 3.3. Computing the repartition function of a random variable 222 3.4. Statistical criteria for optimality 230 3.4.1. Case of totally admissible solutions 231 3.4.2. Case of partially admissible solutions 234 3.5. Examples 240 3.6. Stochastic optimization through games theory 245 3.6.1. Principle 245 3.6.2. Wald strategy (maximin) 247 3.6.3. Hurwicz strategy 248 3.6.4. Laplace strategy 249 3.6.5. Bayes–Laplace strategy 249 3.6.6. Savage strategy 250 3.6.7. Example 251 CHAPTER 4. MULTI-CRITERIA OPTIMIZATION 253 4.1. Introduction 253 4.2. Introductory examples 255 4.2.1. Choosing the first job 255 4.2.2. Selecting an IT tool 256 4.2.3. Setting the production rate of a continuous process plant 256 4.3. Multi-criteria optimization problems 257 4.3.1. Two subclasses of problems 257 4.3.2. Dominance and Pareto optimality 262 4.4. Model solving methods 265 4.4.1. Classifications 265 4.4.2. Substitution-based methods 266 4.4.3. Aggregation-based methods 270 4.4.4. Other methods 282 4.5. Two objective functions optimization for advanced control systems 292 4.5.1. Aggregating identification with the design of a dynamical control system 292 4.5.2. Aggregating decision model identification with the supervision 302 4.6. Notes and comments 307 CHAPTER 5. METHODS AND TOOLS FOR MODEL-BASED DECISION-MAKING 309 5.1. Introduction 309 5.2. Introductory examples 310 5.2.1. Choosing a job: probabilistic case 310 5.2.2. Starting a business 311 5.2.3. Selecting an IT engineer 311 5.3. Decisions and decision activities. 5.3.1. Definition 313 5.3.2. Approaches 314 5.4. Decision analysis 316 5.4.1. Preliminary analysis: preparing the choice 317 5.4.2. Making a choice: structuring and solving decision problems 330 5.5. Notes and comments 347 5.6. Other remarks/comments 347 CHAPTER 6. DECISION-MAKING – CASE STUDY SIMULATION 351 6.1. Decision problem in uncertain environment 351 6.2. Problem statement 352 6.3. Simulation principle 353 6.4. Case studies 357 6.4.1. Stock management 358 6.4.2. Competitive tender 362 6.4.3. Queuing process or ATM 365 APPENDIX 1 369 APPENDIX 2 377 BIBLIOGRAPHY 393 INDEX 413

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Book SynopsisThis book is the second volume in a set of books dealing with the evolution of technology, IT and organizational approaches and what this means for industrial equipment. The authors address this increasing complexity in two parts, focusing specifically on the field of Prognostics and Health Management (PHM). Having tackled the PHM cycle in the first volume, the purpose of this book is to tackle the other phases of PHM, including the traceability of data, information and knowledge, and the ability to make decisions accordingly. The book concludes with a summary analysis and perspectives regarding this emerging domain, since without traceability, knowledge and decision, any prediction of the health state of a system cannot be exploited.Table of ContentsPart 1. Traceability of Information and Knowledge Management 1. Intelligent Traceability of Equipment. 2. A Knowledge-oriented
 Maintenance Platform. 3. Intelligent Traceability Application. Part 2. Post-prognostic Decision 4. Position of Decision within the PHM Context. 5. Towards a Policy of
 Predictive Maintenance. 6. Maintenance in Operational Conditions.

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Book SynopsisNumerical simulation for welded component testing and design Recent Advances in Welding Simulation provides informative reference for mechanical engineers, structural engineers, fabricators, and manufacturers. An authoritative exploration of numerical simulation to support the design of welded components, this book covers residual stress, distortion simulation, friction stir welding, joint integrity, and more. Featuring discussion of the latest technology, techniques, and methods, this invaluable resource provides advanced insight into the challenging demands of welded joint design in today's applications.Table of ContentsWelding residual stresses and distortions simulated by the use of simplified methods; modelling of residual stresses at girth welds in pipes; nickel-base superalloy welding - models for residal sdtress, distortion and weldability; new capabilities of the software product SYSWELD for the prediciton of welding residual stresses in a thick section steel welds; friciton stir welding of aluminiumextrusions; integrity of welded joints in pressure vessels; a study of finite element meshing methods to be used in welding simulation for ship structures.

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Book SynopsisEngineering Disasters – Lessons to be Learned shows that there is always something to be learned from disasters. In this practical and highly relevant text Don Lawson has provided Thoroughly researched accounts of well-known disasters and failures worldwide Valuable interpretative sections, drawing out the lessons to be learned in each case Examples from a wide range of industries Background information and views of other experts in the field An excellent source of references for further study Common threads and conclusions from accident investigations Humans design, build, operate, use, maintain and can wreck engineering products. Humans are fallible. Engineers have to take into account all the potential failures of people, including other engineers, as well as failures of equipment and materials. Design engineering is a structured process using both art and science to create new or improved products – building on experience, bad as well as good. Failure occurs when something or someone fails to perform to expectations.Table of ContentsRobert Stephenson's Recommendation xiii; Preamble xv; Acknowledgements xvii; Introduction xix; Part 1 1; 1.1 The Hindenburg Disaster - Hydrogen Myth? 3; 1.1.1 The disaster 3; 1.1.2 Airship history 4; 1.1.3 Why were airships popular? 5; 1.1.4 The impact of world events and the political climate 6; 1.1.5 The key players 7; 1.1.6 The US investigation 8; 1.1.7 The Department of Commerce Report 9; 1.1.8 The role of the FBI 10; 1.1.9 The German investigation 11; 1.1.10 New developments in the 1990s 11; 1.1.11 Is this the end of the story? 13; 1.1.12 Some loose ends 14; 1.1.13 Lessons learned 17; 1.2 UK Railway Woes 21; 1.2.1 What's wrong? 21; 1.2.2 The early history of British railways 21; 1.2.3 Railways in the first half of the twentieth century 22; 1.2.4 Safety, risk, and regulation 22; 1.2.5 Nationalization 1947 23; 1.2.6 Privatization 25; 1.2.7 Lessons learned 40; 1.3 Signals Passed at Danger (SPADs) 43; 1.3.1 Accidents - road versus rail 43; 1.3.2 History 43; 1.3.3 Accidents at Clapham (1988), Southall (1997), and Ladbroke Grove (1999) 44; 1.3.4 What are ATP, ERTMS, ETCS, and GSM-R? 46; 1.3.5 The plan forward 48; 1.3.6 What has to be done? 49; 1.3.7 Some statistical data 49; 1.3.8 The safety case versus commercial costs 50; 1.3.9 Cost/benefit 50; 1.3.10 Experience with TPWS 51; 1.3.11 Lessons learned to date 51; 1.3.12 Lessons learned 57; 1.4 The Wheel/Rail Interface 59; 1.4.1 The rail as a beam 59; 1.4.2 Local contact stresses 59; 1.4.3 Vehicle dynamics 60; 1.4.4 Shakedown theory 61; 1.4.5 Crack propagation 62; 1.4.6 Fracture mechanics 65; 1.4.7 What limits rail life? 65; 1.4.8 Lubrication 65; 1.4.9 Wheel/rail profiles 66; 1.4.10 Metallurgy 66; 1.4.11 Inspection 67; 1.4.12 Experience on rail systems around the world 68; 1.4.13 Lessons learned 78; 1.5 Uskmouth Turbine Failure 83; 1.5.1 The failure 84; 1.5.2 Circumstances surrounding the failure 84; 1.5.3 What should have happened? 84; 1.5.4 The investigation 84; 1.5.5 The technical paper and discussion 86; 1.5.6 Lessons learned 89; 1.6 Dr Richard Feynman and the Challenger Shuttle Inquiry 91; 1.6.1 The Presidential Commission 91; 1.6.2 Dr Richard Feynman (1918-1988) 91; 1.6.3 Culture clash 92; 1.6.4 The working methods of the Commission 92; 1.6.5 The Space Shuttle and its solid booster rockets 92; 1.6.6 The SBR field joints 94; 1.6.7 Putty 95; 1.6.8 Seal test pressure 95; 1.6.9 Anomalies and erosion 96; 1.6.10 Preparation for the launch 96; 1.6.11 Raising concerns about the low temperature 96; 1.6.12 Accident sequence 97; 1.6.13 Dr Feynman at the inquiry 98; 1.6.14 Dr Feynman and Roger Bolsjoly 98; 1.6.15 Figures of fantasy 98; 1.6.16 Dr Feynman and the report writing 99; 1.6.17 The recommendations 99; 1.6.18 Dr Feynman's afterthoughts 100; 1.6.19 Lessons learned 109; 1.7 Lessons from the US Space Program 113; 1.7.1 Preface 113; 1.7.2 Technical and administrative management 113; 1.7.3 The funding trap 114; 1.7.4 Aggregate risk 114; 1.7.5 Achieving adequate safety levels 114; 1.7.6 Some of the small issues that can have a large impact 115; 1.7.7 Software/computers 115; 1.7.8 Summary 116; 1.8 Columbia - Deja Vu? 119; 1.8.1 The investigation board 119; 1.8.2 The physical cause of the disaster 120; 1.8.3 The debris 120; 1.8.4 The bipod and its foam insulation 120; 1.8.5 Shuttle damage 123; 1.8.6 Statistics 125; 1.8.7 Mission Management's role in the disaster 125; 1.8.8 Attitude to foam shedding prior to this mission 125; 1.8.9 The photographic record 126; 1.8.10 The engineers' assessment of the damage 126; 1.8.11 Crater - a tool outside its range 127; 1.8.12 Presentation of engineering analysis to Mission Management 127; 1.8.13 Mission Management's view and review of engineering input 127; 1.8.14 Requests for photographs 128; 1.8.15 Mission Management meetings 128; 1.8.16 Message to the crew 128; 1.8.17 Management view post-disaster 129; 1.8.18 CAIB's summary of management decisions 129; 1.8.19 Organizational flaws 129; 1.8.20 Budget and staff cuts 130; 1.8.21 Management of NASA 131; 1.8.22 Schedule pressure 132; 1.8.23 Previous investigations, reviews, and reports 132; 1.8.24 Safety organization 133; 1.8.25 Safety culture 133; 1.8.26 Can-do culture 134; 1.8.27 Engineering practices 134; 1.8.28 Challenger and Columbia similar disasters? 134; 1.8.29 Insights from organizational theory 135; 1.8.30 Insights from experience in other high-tech, high-risk industries 135; 1.8.31 Discussions with Dr Diane Vaughan 136; 1.8.32 CAIB's summary of organizational issues 137; 1.8.33 Other facts and issues 138; 1.8.34 Lessons learned 144; 1.9 Roll-on/Roll-off Ferries - Are they Safe Enough? 149; 1.9.1 History of ro-ro ships 149; 1.9.2 Accidents 150; 1.9.3 Herald of Free Enterprise 150; 1.9.4 Basic safety principles 151; 1.9.5 How do ro-ro ships meet these safety steps? 152; 1.9.6 Who calls the tune? 154; 1.9.7 Regulations and regulators 155; 1.9.8 Technical developments 158; 1.9.9 Actions by some other countries outside the Stockholm Agreement 160; 1.9.10 Maximum wave 161; 1.9.11 Statistics 162; 1.9.12 Lessons learned 167; 1.10 Bridges Too Far? 169; 1.10.1 Bridge failures 169; 1.10.2 Status of bridges in the United States 169; 1.10.3 The strange case of the bridge at Ynysygwas 170; 1.10.4 A selection of landmark bridge failures 171; The Dee Bridge collapse 171; The Tay Bridge disaster 174; The embarrassment on the bridge at Quebec City 179; Galloping Gertie - the Tacoma Narrows Bridge 187; The Milford Haven Bridge collapse 192; The Millennium Bridge failure 194; 1.10.5 Comments on bridges in general 199; 1.10.6 Lessons learned 202; 1.11 The De Havilland Comet Accidents 207; 1.11.1 Geoffrey de Havilland (1882-1965) 207; 1.11.2 Origins of the Comet airliner 208; 1.11.3 The design of DH106 - Comet 208; 1.11.4 Pressure cabin design 209; 1.11.5 Fatigue testing to confirm the design 209; 1.11.6 Operational experience 210; 1.11.7 The accident investigation 210; 1.11.8 RAE 210; 1.11.9 The fatigue results from service and test 213; 1.11.10 De Havilland versus RAE 214; 1.11.11 Lessons learned 219; 1.12 The Danger of Not Knowing 221; 1.12.1 Example 1. The Gimli glider 221; 1.12.2 Example 2. The day the Azores were in the right place 229; 1.12.3 Lessons learned 234; 1.13 Chernobyl Disaster 237; 1.13.1 Science in Russia 237; 1.13.2 A good fit - nuclear power and Communism 238; 1.13.3 Choosing the reactor for power generation 238; 1.13.4 Competition during the Cold War 238; 1.13.5 Fast expansion of the nuclear programme 239; 1.13.6 The RBMK reactor 239; 1.13.7 The test plan 241; 1.13.8 Events leading up to the test 242; 1.13.9 The accident 243; 1.13.10 Why did the power surge? 243; 1.13.11 Role of Valeri Legasov 244; 1.13.12 Role of Evgeny Velikhov 247; 1.13.13 Aftermath of the accident 248; 1.13.14 Lessons learned 252; 1.14 Radiation Hazards - Are Engineers Failing the Public? 255; 1.14.1 Background 255; 1.14.2 Radiation safety standards and regulation 256; 1.14.3 Data from the atomic bomb survivors 257; 1.14.4 Challenges to the radiation regulations 258; 1.14.5 Sources of radiation from nature and man-made sources 260; 1.14.6 Low-dose radiation models 261; 1.14.7 Epidemiology 261; 1.14.8 DNA damage 262; 1.14.9 Studies of hormesis and other work at low doses 264; 1.14.10 Effects of radiation from Chernobyl 267; 1.14.11 Lessons learned 274; Part 2 277; 2.1 Words of Wisdom 279; 2.1.1 Sir Alfred Pugsley (1903-1998) 279; 2.1.2 Alfred M. Freudenthal (1906-1977) 286; 2.1.3 Henry Petroski 289; 2.1.4 Trevor Kletz 291; 2.1.5 Hyman G. Rickover (1898 or 1900 [uncertainty] - 1986) 295; 2.2 Background - Placing Engineering into Perspective 301; 2.2.1 Science and engineering 301; 2.2.2 What is an engineer? 302; 2.2.3 Cycles in engineering 308; 2.2.4 Does history matter? 310; 2.2.5 Learning from the military 311; 2.2.6 Maintenance holiday - a familiar story 313; 2.3 Organizations Aiming to Reduce Risk - Worth Broader Exposure 315; 2.3.1 Peer reviews - INPO and WANO 315; 2.3.2 Lesson learned 319; 2.3.3 Standing Committee on Structural Safety (SCOSS) 319; 2.3.4 The Hazards Forum 328; 2.4 Technical Aspects of Failure 331; 2.4.1 The problem of probabilities 331; 2.4.2 Robustness 333; 2.4.3 From fatigue to structural integrity 335; 2.5 The Human Approach to Risk, Decisions, and Errors 347; 2.5.1 Dealing with risk 347; 2.5.2 Human decisions and errors 350; 2.5.3 Normal accidents versus High Reliability Theory 363; 2.6 An Engineer's Personal Story Worth Repeating 375; 2.6.1 What does it feel like to be associated with a disaster? 375; Part 3 379; 3.1 Drawing the Threads Together 381; 3.1.1 Is there a pattern to the failures? 381; 3.1.2 The three spheres of failure initiation 382; 3.1.3 The nature of disasters 383; 3.1.4 What are the common reasons for failures? 385; 3.1.5 Why do failures occur? 386; 3.2 The Role of Design 386; 3.3 Organizational Weaknesses 389; 3.4 What Do the Public Want? 390; 3.5 Making Better Decisions 392; 3.6 The Last Words! 393; Index 395

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Book SynopsisThis title explores the issue of innovation engineering, a feature that is essential to the continuation of growth and development in the commercial world. Discussion is divided into three parts: Part I covers the historical basis of innovation, noting that diversity rests upon a duality between concepts in theory and applications put into practice, as well as discussing how innovation has resulted from the interaction of numerous factors, be they societal, human, managerial, organization or technological. Part II focuses on practical applications – the technologies, tools and methods employed in putting theoretical innovation into practice – while Part III looks at what factors underpin success, discussing the social and psychological aspects involved in successful innovation engineering. Consideration is also given to recent developments and systems which will assist in ensuring the continuation of this process in the future.Table of ContentsPART 1. The Global Innovation World: Which Visions Ahead? 1 Chapter 1. Inventing the Future 3 Fabienne GOUX-BAUDIMENT and Christopher B. JONES 1.1. Innovation 4 1.1.1. How should innovation be designed? 4 1.1.2. Profile of the innovator 6 1.2. Futures thinking 8 1.2.1. Futures thinking: a tool to build the future 8 1.2.2. Profile of the futurist 10 1.3. Change and network 12 1.3.1. When innovation feeds futures thinking: the study of change 12 1.3.2. When futures thinking helps innovation: opening the road to change 17 Chapter 2. Innovation Management: How to Change the Future 25 André-Yves PORTNOFF 2.1. The innovation, beyond technique 25 2.1.1. The fiction of the linear model 25 2.1.2. Technically and societally viable 26 2.1.3. Technical and societal futuribles 27 2.2. Innovations in an era of digital networks 28 2.2.1. More and more power 28 2.2.2. Cost of organizational transaction and innovation 29 2.3. Shortsightedness against innovation 30 2.3.1. Credibility of the message and the messenger? 30 2.3.2. Outdated evidences 30 2.3.3. A too narrow vision 31 2.3.4. False proofs 31 2.3.5. Significances ignored 32 2.3.6. Under-estimation of evolution potential 33 2.3.7. Dare to imagine breaks 33 2.3.8. Blinding arrogance 34 2.3.9. “The situation is under control” 35 2.4. Innovation as a process of creation of values 36 2.4.1. Sell the training with the product 36 2.4.2. Network, creator of value 37 2.5. Conclusion 38 Chapter 3. From Knowledge to Business: Virtual Encounters Propagate Innovation 41 Patrick CORSI and Barnabas TAKÁCS 3.1. Where information society mixes up our linear and local schemes 42 3.2. Knowledge on the move through networks: examples of innovation processes 44 3.3. Three laws underpinning technological evolution 46 3.4. How do virtual encounters ride the technology lifecycle curve? 47 3.5. The virtual human interface (VHI) brings a new meaning to communication 49 3.6. The emotional modulation opens up new business spaces 52 3.7. The requirements for a VHI 52 3.8. Bridging the digital divide: should not we replace the ill-fated WIMP interface? 54 Chapter 4. Value Management’s Creative-Destruction via Digitalized Innovation: The Winning Plan 57 Jean MICHEL and Roy WOODHEAD 4.1. Introduction 57 4.2. The straightjacket of selling training and certification agenda 58 4.3. What exactly does innovation mean? 59 4.4. Value management: a long history 61 4.5. Definitions and rigidity 67 4.6. Potential of valorique in relation to the innovation 70 4.6.1. Problem scanning and framing: “inquiry and questioning” 70 4.6.2. A “systemic” step with mobilization-confrontation from multiple points of view 71 4.6.3. A reference frame that defines “functional need” based on function analysis 72 4.6.4. Cost intelligence and focusing on the economy of the means 73 4.6.5. The mobilization of information, knowledge and competences 74 4.6.6. Project management and the rigor of VA 75 4.6.7. The explicit or implicit recourse to the practices and techniques that enable creativity 75 4.7. Digital technology, networking, and an ability to innovate differently 76 4.7.1. The “valorique” culture 77 4.7.2. The digital revolution 78 4.7.3. Two innovating processes of different natures 79 4.7.4. The digital arrival of “valorique” 80 4.8. VM and digital networks. 81 Chapter 5. Research, Innovation and Technological Development 85 Mélissa SAADOUN and Lin YANNING 5.1. Introduction 85 5.1.1. Innovation is about taking risks and managing change 85 5.1.2. The importance of innovation in the economy 86 5.2. Science, technology and innovation: building regional capacities 86 5.2.1. Promoting business opportunities in science and technology 87 5.2.2. Promoting infrastructure development as a technology learning process 87 5.2.3. Expanding access to science and technology education and research 88 5.2.4. Improving science and technology advice 88 5.3. Technology and global science for a better development 88 5.3.1. Structural funds to support research and innovation 90 5.3.2. Technology in today’s global setting 90 5.3.3. Technological capabilities 91 5.3.4. Infrastructure and technological innovation 94 5.3.5. Research facilities as infrastructure 95 5.3.6. Mobilizing the engineering profession 95 5.4. Innovation and economic advance 96 5.4.1. Platform technologies with wide applicability 97 5.4.2. Information and communication technology 97 5.4.3. The network revolution 98 5.5. Investing in science, technology and education 99 5.5.1. New roles for universities 99 5.5.2. The role of ICT in education 101 5.5.3. The role of universities in innovation 102 5.6. Conclusion 103 Chapter 6. Sustainable Innovation through Community Based Collaborative Environments 105 Marc PALLOT and Kul PAWAR 6.1. Introduction 105 6.2. Components of collaboration 106 6.2.1. Different forms of collaboration 106 6.2.2. Different methods of work 108 6.2.3. Mobility 109 6.2.4. Teleworking (distance or remote working) 110 6.3. A systematic approach to collaboration 111 6.4. The collaborative enterprise 112 6.5. The network of innovative companies 113 6.5.1. Mixed marketing 113 6.5.2. Strategic coordination of partner networks 114 6.5.3. Financing innovation within a network 114 6.5.4. Company networks as incubators of innovation 114 6.5.5. The infrastructure of collaboration 114 6.6. Concurrent engineering 115 6.7. Adaptation of the collaboration process 117 6.8. Management of a collaborative project 118 6.9. Conclusions 121 Chapter 7. New Spaces for Innovation, New Challenges 123 Hiroshi MIZUTA, Victor SANDOVAL and Henri SAMIER 7.1. Introduction 123 7.2. Internet waves 124 7.2.1. P2P technology 127 7.2.2. Grid computing technology 128 7.2.3. Grid computing in Japan 131 7.3. Strategies of innovation 133 7.4. Hyperspace: new dimension of innovation 135 7.4.1. Hyperspace laws 136 7.4.2. Hypertime or space time 138 7.4.3. Distance and hyperdistance 140 7.5. Cyberenergy and cyberentropy 141 7.6. Conclusions143 PART 2. Tooling Innovation: Which Methods to Play and How? 145 Chapter 8. Knowledge Management for Innovation 147 Marc de FOUCHÉCOUR 8.1. Introduction 147 8.1.1. Studies 147 8.1.2. Objectives and plan 149 8.2. Innovation and knowledge 150 8.2.1. Some dualities 151 8.2.2. Innovation and knowledge 152 8.3. Reports 153 8.3.1. The reversal of the pyramid 153 8.3.2. Complex – collective 153 8.3.3. The paradox of time: compression and space 154 8.3.4. Stakeholder-oriented management 154 8.3.5. Matrix organization 154 8.3.6. Methods, tools and incantations 154 8.4. Knowledge: some “organizers” 155 8.4.1. The DIK model (Data-Information-Knowledge): knowledge as an object 156 8.4.2. The creative spiral and the Ba 158 8.4.3. Knowledge as a process 160 8.4.4. Cycles of innovation and of knowledge 161 8.5. Cultures, methods and tools 166 8.5.1. Where do we start? 166 8.5.2. Methods and tools for collective knowledge 167 8.5.3. Induced effects and combinations 171 8.6. Key factors 172 8.6.1. To share or not to share? 172 8.6.2. Learning or teaching 173 8.6.3. Stress and confidence 173 8.7. Conclusions and openings 173 Chapter 9. Integration of Stylistics and Uses: Trends in the Innovation Process 175 Carole BOUCHARD, Hervé CHRISTOFOL and Dokshin LIM 9.1. Theories and concepts of stylistic innovation. 176 9.1.1. The universe of exchanges and influences 176 9.1.2. Trends in design 176 9.1.3. The stylistic attributes 177 9.1.4. Usage attributes 178 9.1.5. Stylistic tendencies and use179 9.1.6. Reasoning in the design professions and analogy in particular 179 9.1.7. Human values and product value 181 9.2. Methods and tools of stylistic innovation 182 9.2.1. The universe of exchange to the universe of influences 182 9.2.2. The analysis of iconic contents 183 9.2.3. Modeling of the analysis process of the tendencies of a universe of exchange 185 9.2.4. The harmonies of attributes 187 9.2.5. The chain of value/function/attribute 188 9.3. The step of stylistic monitoring and its application in designing the automobile trends panel 190 9.3.1. The construction of specifications and requirements 190 9.3.2. The determination of the influential universes 191 9.3.3 the analysis of the tendencies and their descriptions 193 9.3.4. The integration of tendencies in design of product 193 9.4. Conclusion 195 Chapter 10. Virtual Reality Technologies for Innovation 197 Simon RICHIR, Patrick CORSI and Albert “Skip” RIZZO 10.1. Introduction 197 10.2. The digital chain of conceptualization in the enterprise 198 10.3. Work on virtual project platforms 200 10.4. Virtualization of professions 202 10.5. What Virtual environments really mean 206 10.5.1. Today’s challenges 206 10.5.2. Perspectives 208 10.6. The challenge ahead 211 Chapter 11. TRIZ: A New Way of Innovation 213 Darrell MANN and Pascal CRUBLEAU 11.1. Introduction 213 11.1.1. Product designing methods 213 11.1.2. An important stage 214 11.2. A deterministic vision of future technologies 215 11.2.1. General introduction 215 11.2.2. Introductory ideas 217 11.2.3. Postulates of TRIZ 218 11.3. Conclusion 221 Chapter 12. C4 Innovation Method: A Method for Designing Innovations 223 Olaf MAXANT, Gérald PIAT and Benoît ROUSSEL 12.1. Introduction 223 12.2. The approach of innovation in the commercial domain of EDF R&D 225 12.3. The C4 method 227 12.3.1. Overview of the method 227 12.3.2. Phase 1: comprehension of demand 227 12.3.3. Phase 2: creation 228 12.3.4. Phase 3: contextualization 229 12.3.5. Phase 4: confrontation 231 12.3.6. Modeling of the process 231 12.4. Diverse experimentations of the process 232 12.4.1. The “New Offers” project: contribution of the dynamic concept in comparison to the static concept 232 12.4.2. Collaboration with the Studio Créatif of France Télécom: towards an evaluation of service 234 12.5. Some new tools to facilitate the collaboration and the contextualization; towards an instrumentation of the process: “IdéoFil” and “StoryoFil” 235 12.5.1. IdéoFil 236 12.5.2. StoryoFil 238 12.6. Conclusions 238 Chapter 13. Creativity World 239 Michel SINTES 13.1. Introduction 239 13.2. Reflections on creativity 239 13.3. A human concept 240 13.3.1. Idea/intention 241 13.3.2. Thought/objective 242 13.3.3. The emotional aspect 242 13.3.4. Behavior 243 13.3.5. Result 244 13.3.6. Mini-cycle of creativity 245 13.3.7. The scale of values 246 13.4. The state to being one with the environment 248 13.5. The age of networks 250 PART 3. Innovation Management: Which Factors Underpin Success? 251 Chapter 14. Psychology of Innovation and Change Factors 253 Laurent DUKAN 14.1. Introduction 253 14.2. Innovation and research 255 14.3. Change in mentality 255 14.4. The principal cultural indicators for innovation 256 14.4.1. Fear and taking risks 256 14.4.2. Conformity and originality 257 14.4.3. The unknown and the future 257 14.4.4. Complexity 259 14.4.5. Mechanistic, systemic and complex thought 260 14.4.6. Communication and recognition 262 14.4.7. Failure and success 264 14.5. Conclusion 265 Chapter 15. Intellectual Property for Networks and Software 267 Sylvain ALLANO 15.1. Introduction 267 15.2. State of the problems and the protagonists 268 15.3. The main “nodes” in intellectual property amidst the networks operated in the context of innovation 268 15.4. Intellectual property rights applicable to the context of networks 270 15.5. Copyright “software” against networks 270 15.5.1. The main statutory copyright “software” 270 15.5.2. Intellectual property of the software circulating in the network 271 15.5.3. Intellectual property for software involving networks 272 15.5.4. Software copyright limitations 272 15.5.5. Software copyright 273 15.6. Free software 273 15.7. Protection through patents for communication software and networks 274 15.8. Actors in the networks and intellectual property 275 15.8.1. Intellectual property of databases 275 15.8.2. Expert systems and tools of artificial intelligence 276 15.8.3. Computer generated creations 276 15.9. Digital Rights Management (DRM) 276 15.10. When the networks themselves become tools for intellectual property 277 15.11. Enforcing intellectual property rights on the network scale 277 15.12. Conclusion: intellectual property and the networks: an advantage for innovation 278 Chapter 16. Innovation Scoreboard for Core Competencies Evaluation 279 Nathalie SAMIER 16.1. Introduction 279 16.2. Locations of the immaterial capital 280 16.2.1. Contribution of the theories of resources 280 16.2.2. The immaterial capital: intangible investment and intangible assets 281 16.3. Competences to innovate 282 16.3.1. Competences resulting from an internal interaction 283 16.3.2. Competences resulting from an external interaction 283 16.4. The key to the creation of knowledge 284 16.4.1. Modes of conversion of knowledge 285 16.4.2. The spiral of knowledge 286 16.5. The valorization of innovation in terms of the scoreboard 287 16.5.1. The value of IC conceived by SKANDIA 287 16.5.2. The SKANDIA navigator 288 16.5.3. The adaptations of SKANDIA model 290 16.6. Conclusion 293 Chaptrer 17. Financing Innovation 295 Pascale BRENET 17.1. Needs for financing associated with innovation 295 17.1.1. Time, risk and cost of innovation 296 17.1.2. The financial lifecycle of innovation 298 17.1.3. The financial fragility of innovating small companies 301 17.2. Adaptation of resources to innovation: “patient” and “loseable” money 301 17.2.1. Arbitration between debt and capital 302 17.2.2. A pool of resources 304 17.3. The financial system of innovation 306 17.3.1. Capital-investment 306 17.3.2. Markets of growing stocks 310 17.3.3. Public financing of innovation 311 17.4. Conclusion 312 Chapter 18. Innovation on the Web 315 François DRUEL 18.1. Introduction 315 18.2. Distribution model: Open Source and software patents 317 18.2.1. The clash of the titans 317 18.2.2. Publication vs. patents: innovation vs. industry? 319 18.3. An enormous base of information 320 18.4. Marketing and innovation on the Web 322 18.4.1. A leverage 322 18.4.2. A deep impression 323 18.4.3. New reflexes 324 18.5. A fantastic tool for sharing 325 18.5.1. If you don’t know, ask, and if you know, share! 325 18.5.2. Business-to-business: Eldorado or damp squib? 326 18.6. E-commerce: a soufflé fallen flat? 327 18.6.1. Between the hare and the tortoise 328 18.6.2. Incorrect good ideas for reel disadvantages 330 18.7. Conclusion 331 Chapter 19. Virtual Decision Support System for Innovation 333 Emmanuel CHÉNÉ 19.1. Introduction 333 19.2. From the management of innovation to the management of design 334 19.3. Intermediary virtual representations in the industrial context and transmissible via the Internet 337 19.3.1. From VIR in fixed 2D to VIR in interactive 3D via the Internet 337 19.3.2. Characterization of virtual intermediary representations in the industrial context and its transmission via Internet 339 19.4. Developing a decision-making aid with joint analysis software 340 19.4.1. Software tools for joint analysis 341 19.5. Implementation of the software in SME of packaging creation 342 19.5.1. Choice of designs and specifications 343 19.5.2. Collection of data 344 19.5.3. Calculation of uses 345 19.6. Analysis of contributions of VIR with joint analysis in designing 346 19.6.1. Cognitive limitations 347 19.6.2. Limitations in terms of management of decision-making aids 348 19.7. Perspectives 349 19.8. Conclusion 350 Chapter 20. Shapes, Knowledge and Innovation 353 Jean-Pierre MATHIEU, Michel LE RAY and Ilya KIRIA 20.1. Introduction 353 20.1.1. Existence and theory of universal forms: chosen angles and sacred proportions 354 20.2.1. Notion of chosen angles developed by physical sciences and between microscopic and macroscopic scales 355 20.2.2. Golden angles and forms constructed by man 356 20.2.3. Golden angles and other geometric forms 360 20.2.4. Contributions of neurophysiology 361 20.2.5. Contribution of cognitive psychology 363 20.3. The spatial quantification of an object 363 20.4. Overall finding 370 Bibliography 373 List of Authors 397 Index 401

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Book Synopsis Twelve Keys to Sustainable Company Success is a book that is a must have for companies of any size looking to achieve and sustain long-term success. Brought to you by the brilliant minds of two men who have been in the business of helping organizations for numerous years, Twelve Keys will open your mind to the key factors of a successful company and what you can do to achieve great heights.Table of ContentsPART 1. LEADERSHIP KEY 1 VISION? MISSION? WHAT REALLY WORKS KEY 2 DEPLOYMENT. MAPPING THE WAY KEY 3 THE COMPANY’S PEOPLE. DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY PART 2. OPERATIONS KEY 4 CUSTOMER VALUE. CREATING A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE KEY 5 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. ACHIEVING SUPERIOR QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY KEY 6 INNOVATION. CONTINUOUSLY CREATING THE FUTURE KEY 7 MEASUREMENT. USING MEASURES TO GET DESIRED RESULTS KEY 8 PROFITABILITY. A NEW DISCIPLINE FOR COST AND INCOME MANAGEMENT PART 3. RESULTS KEY 9 THE WORLD OUTSIDE. ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS KEY 10 OUTCOMES AND ETHICS. THINKING AHEAD IN A FRAMEWORK FOR BEHAVIOR KEY 11 EXCELLENCE. RAISING THE BAR IN ALL THAT WE DO KEY 12 CHANGE AND CELEBRATION. ENJOYING THE EXPERIENCE; CELEBRATING SUCCESS

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