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Cambridge University Press A Primer on Theoretical Soil Mechanics
Book SynopsisA Primer to Theoretical Soil Mechanics is about adapting continuum mechanics to granular materials. The field of continuum mechanics offers many fruitful concepts and methods, however there is declining interest in the field due to its complex and fragmented nature. This book''s purpose is therefore to facilitate the understanding of the theoretical principles of soil mechanics, as well as introducing the new theory of barodesy. This title argues for barodesy as a simple alternative to the plasticity theory used currently and provides a systematic insight into this new constitutive model for granular materials. This book therefore introduces a complex field from a fresh and innovative perspective using simple concepts, succinct equations and explanatory sketches. Intended for advanced undergraduates, graduates and PhD students, this title is also apt for researchers seeking advanced training on fundamental topics.Trade Review'The last several decades have seen a surge of papers on the constitutive modelling of soils, the vast majority of them based on complex and often obscure plasticity concepts. Scientists not specializing in the field lost track and got largely confused. The present book by one of the most prominent scholars in the field succeeds in structuring both the fundamentals and the essential knowledge gained hitherto in a very appealing concise form … The underlying principles are easy to follow and the resulting equations astonishingly short. Predictions of the soil response reproduce all essential features observed in experiments. Besides theory, the text contains justified criticism on current issues in civil engineering. The book is a pleasure to read, and will hopefully become, especially for young scientists, a guide to navigate through the complex field of soil mechanics.' Christos Vrettos, Technical University of Kaiserslautern'With this book, Prof. Kolymbas has successfully created a future reference work in which the connections between continuum mechanics and soil mechanics are presented clearly and precisely. The author systematically bridges the topics of soil mechanics with continuum mechanics. First, the basic to more manifold soil behavior is introduced, followed by the basics of continuum mechanics. Later, an introduction to different frameworks for modelling soils, such as Plasticity, Hypoplasticity and Barodesy, is given. Prof Kolymbas has created an objective book written with passion and inspiration.' Hans Henning Stutz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Soil Mechanics and Rock MechanicsTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Granular materials as soft solids; 2. Mechanical behaviour of soil – experimental results; 3. Mechanical behaviour of soil – intuitively; 4. Vectors and tensors; 5. Fields; 6. Deformation; 7. Stress; 8. Conservation laws (balance equations); 9. Internal friction and shear strength; 10. Collapse; 11. Constitutive equations; 12. Elasticity; 13. Elastic waves; 14. Plasticity theory; 15. Hypoplasticity; 16. Barodesy; 17. Uniqueness; 18. Symmetry; 19. Interaction with water; 20. Computing in soil mechanics; 21. Outlook. References. Index.
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Cambridge University Press Repetition and Performance in the Recording
Book SynopsisThis Element provides a demonstration of how evolving external cues, and internal cognitive scripts interact with technology and social conventions in the recording studio to impact a popular music musician's performance and, in effect, the creation of a new Work.Table of Contents1. Repetition in performance; 2. The recording studio as a construction site; 3. The performer as a reflective practitioner; 4. That's perfect! Let's do it again; 5. Organisation can make it worth the risk; 6. Seeking out the slippery hills.
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Cambridge University Press Renewable Energy Engineering
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Cambridge University Press Theory of Machines and Mechanisms
Book SynopsisThoroughly updated sixth edition of an established and respected work, this is the ideal text for the complete study of the kinematics and dynamics of machines. Includes over 840 figures, 140 worked examples, 620 end-of-chapter problems, and solutions for instructors.Trade Review'In the sixth edition of this classic and comprehensive machine design text, the authors have produced an update that stays true to the strengths of the previous editions (e.g., kinematic coefficients) and incorporates state of the art advances to both content and presentation.' Pierre Larochelle, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology'The analytical approaches implemented in this book paired with the graphical methods facilitate learning for students. The order of sections in both kinematics and kinetics chapters are well thought out. The chapters on cams and gears are very inclusive. The example problems are very practical, ranging from easy to complicated.' Ahmad Ghasemloonia, University of Calgary'This is the most comprehensive undergraduate textbook available on the theory of mechanisms and their kinematics. It covers linkages, cams, gears, engine dynamics, and more with rigorous mathematics, yet it is sufficiently thorough to serve as an introduction to the material for students seeing it for the first time.' Christopher Barrett, Mississippi State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface; About the authors; Part I. Kinematics and Mechanisms: 1. The world of mechanisms; 2. Position, posture and displacement; 3. Velocity; 4. Acceleration; 5. Multi-degree-of-freedom planar linkages; Part II. Design of Mechanisms: 6. Cam design; 7. Spur gears; 8. Helical gears, bevel gears, worms, and worm gears; 9. Synthesis of linkages; 10. Spatial mechanisms and robotics; Part III. Dynamics of Machines: 11. Static force analysis; 12. Dynamic force analysis; 13. Vibration analysis; 14. Dynamics of reciprocating engines; 15. Balancing; 16. Flywheels, governors, and gyroscopes; Appendix A. Tables; Appendix B. Answers to selected problems; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Measurement in Fluid Mechanics
Book SynopsisRevised and expanded, this book equips students with a robust understanding of experimental fluid mechanics. With improved pedagogical features, coverage of key techniques, and instructor support including solutions, slides, and laboratory support materials, it is ideal for a senior undergraduate or graduate laboratory course in fluid mechanics.
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Cambridge University Press HumanTechnology Partnerships at Work
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Cambridge University Press Signals Systems and Signal Processing
Book SynopsisAn innovative introduction to the foundations of signals, systems, and transforms, emphasising discrete-time concepts, and smoothing the transition towards study of Digital Signal Processing (DSP). With real-world examples throughout, and over 325 end-of-chapter problems. Ideal for sophomore and junior students in electrical engineering.
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Marine Dynamics
Book SynopsisStudents will master the fundamentals of complex marine systems with this concrete introduction, linking theoretical concepts to real-world engineering applications. Includes over 60 multi-part homework problems, Matlab code, and full-colour illustrations. Ideal for senior undergraduate and graduate students in marine and mechanical engineering.
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Cambridge University Press Disenchanting the Senses
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Cambridge University Press Starbound
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Cambridge University Press Aerodynamics for Engineers
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Cambridge University Press Polynomial Functors
Book SynopsisAn example- and exercise-filled book for mathematical and scientific modelers with an introductory knowledge of category theory (e.g., readers of Cheng's 'Joy of Abstraction' or Fong & Spivak's 'Invitation to Applied Category Theory') interested in learning to apply the category of polynomial functors to real-world interacting dynamical systems.
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Legare Street Press Spunyarn and Spindrift a Sailor Boys Log of a
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LEGARE STREET PR The Organization and History of the Chicago
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Pomologie De La France
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Taylor & Francis Sustainable Marketing and Customer Value
Book SynopsisAnticipating that marketing will experience a strategic change in the new normal post COVID-19, this book sets out to capture interesting insights from researchers and practitioners through in-depth research on the myriad aspects of industrial transformation. It discusses the facets in which markets can be reached sustainably delivering value to people, planet and create prosperity. Sustainable Marketing and Customer Value establishes an overview and framework for major ideas that connect marketing, consumption and sustainability. It addresses dominant areas of research of sustainability from the marketing perspective, the origin of interest in sustainability, as well as the practice of deprioritising sustainability ideas in pursuit of short-term business goals. Research scholars and business students will find this book of primary relevance, but it is also written for marketing academics and professionals, especially those in large corporations.
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Taylor & Francis Ecocriticism
Book SynopsisEcocriticism explores the ways in which we imagine the relationship between humans and the environment across many areas of cultural production, including Romantic poetry, wildlife documentaries, climate models, the Hollywood blockbuster The Day After Tomorrow, and novels by Margaret Atwood, Kim Scott, Barbara Kingsolver and Octavia Butler.Trade Review"In this fully revised 3rd edition, Garrard offers us once again a masterful overview of the field of eco-criticism, useful for both novice and teacher alike. Garrard’s distinctiveness lies in his extraordinarily wide field of view; and his skilful use of multi-partiality … ‘judging texts by what they say rather than by what they leave out’. This edition of Ecocriticism will instantly find a place on my student reading lists, for undergraduate geographers and Masters’ students of the Anthropocene alike. I could wish them no better guide than Garrard for navigating the tropes, ideologies and ideals that infuse environmental writings". - Mike Hulme, Professor of Human Geography, University of Cambridge "In the third edition of his seminal Ecocriticism, Greg Garrard continues his candid and ‘multi-partial’ assessments of environmentally oriented texts and ecocritical arguments, ready to discern and judge, unafraid to invite controversy. Thoroughly updated with a new chapter on Indigeneity and an outlook on ecocriticism in the future, this most recent edition of Garrard’s influential introduction to the field is a valuable read for anyone with an interest in ecologically informed literary and cultural studies."- Alexa Weik von Mossner, author of Affective Ecologies"Ecocriticism provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to ecocritical scholarship. In this third edition, Garrard offers a multi-partial reading approach—judging texts for what they say rather than what they leave out. Chapters highlight this approach while exploring the field’s foundational and continued tensions in weaving together aesthetic, ethical and political considerations. Consider the new Indigeneity chapter. Spotlighting historical contexts that shape contested meanings of "ecological Indigeneity," Garrard tackles works of literary authors familiar to the ecocritical canon (e.g., Leslie Marlo Silko, Louis Erdrich). He also brings new creative and analytic texts into view to argue first, for attending to the nuance and dynamism of Indigenous ecological relations, and second, for ecocritics to attend to what texts do, well or badly, and not just to what they omit.Revised with new content, Ecocriticism remains essential reading for students of literary and cultural studies." - Salma Monani, Professor and Chair of Environmental Studies Department, Gettysburg College"This is an outstanding book, lucid, authoritative and always level-headed, however fraught the material at issue. The clarity of the overview provided will make it useful to experienced writers and teachers in the field as well as to new readers and students. These will also find helpful examples of ecocritical practice and up to date guides to further reading. Sensitive attention to the dynamics of pedagogy and popularization has always been a distinctive feature of Garrard’s work. Admirers of the first or second editions of Garrard’s book should be reminded that this is overwhelmingly (c. 85%) a new book." - Timothy Clark, Professor of English, Durham University"Greg Garrard’s Ecocriticism has long been a foundational text in this vibrant and rapidly evolving field. A changing world requires changing academic responses, which in turn call for fresh editions of central texts. The third edition of Ecocriticism continues to illuminate such essential concepts as pastoralism and wilderness, while also propelling readers toward current issues and approaches such as New Materialism, the climate crisis, affect theory, decolonization, among many others. This new edition will be useful for both longtime ecocritics and newcomers to the field." - Scott Slovic, University of Idaho, coeditor of Nature and Literary Studies"Ecocriticism has many voices, many forms, many waves, and many sensibilities. But Greg Garrard’s voice, and the shape he has given to teaching and framing this discipline is unique: and for cohorts of students and scholars, his representation of ecocriticism is an entry point into this world. Whether one shares his ideas or not, it is impossible not to be enthralled by his argumentations and participate in the conversation that this book wants to be. As it first appeared, Garrard’s Ecocriticism was a pioneering work. After almost two decades, it is a classic. And, in the Darwinian environment of our book forest, a living one." - Serenella Iovino, Professor of Environmental Humanities, Comparative Literature, and Italian Studies, University of North Carolina"The third edition of Greg Garrard's Ecocriticism is the most measured, readable, comprehensive introduction imaginable to the broad field of the environmental humanities in general and its literary dimensions in particular." - Sir Jonathan Bate, author of Romantic Ecology and The Song of the EarthTable of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition Beginnings: Pollution Positions Cornucopia Ecological Modernisation Ecofeminism Political Ecology and Environmental Justice Radical Ecology New Materialism Pastoral Old World Pastoral Colonial and Black Pastoral in America Contemporary British Environmental Literature Pastoral Ecology Wilderness Old World Wilderness The Sublime Wilderness in North America The Trouble with Wilderness The New Wild? Apocalypse Myths of Annihilation and Redemption The Secular Apocalypse Environmental Apocalypse Climate Apocalypse Animals Why Animals Matter Looking at Animals: A Typology Why Look at Wild Animals? Indigeneity Acknowledgements The ‘Ecological Indian’ and Ecological Indigeneity North American Indigenous Literatures Decolonisation, Indigenisation and Ecocriticism The Earth Images Data Narratives Conclusion: Ecocriticism in the Future Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mathematica Beyond Mathematics
Book SynopsisAlthough many books have been written about Mathematica, very few of them cover the new functionality added to the most recent versions of the program. This thoroughly revised second edition of Mathematica Beyond Mathematics: The Wolfram Language in the Real World introduces the new features using real-world examples based on the experience of the author as a consultant and Wolfram certified instructor. The examples strike a balance between relevance and difficulty in terms of Mathematica syntax, allowing readers to incrementally build up their Mathematica skills as they go through the chapters While reading this book, you will also learn more about the Wolfram Language and how to use it to solve a wide variety of problems. The author raises questions from a wide range of topics and answers them by taking full advantage of Mathematica''s latest features. For example: What sources of energy does the world really use? Are our cities getting warmer? Is the novel ElTable of Contents1. Getting Started. 1.1. Mathematica, an Integrated Technical Computing System. 1.2. First Steps. 1.3. Editing Notebooks. 1.4. Basic Ideas. 1.5. From Graphics to Machine Learnings. 1.6. Additional Resources and Supplementary Materials. 2. Programming: The Beauty and Power of the Wolfram Language. 2.1. Mathematica’s Programming Language: The Wolfram Language. 2.2. Lists Operations. 2.3. Association and Dataset. 2.4. Matrix Operations. 2.5. Set, Set Delayed and Dynamic Variables. 2.6. Functional vs. Procedural Programming. 2.7. Apply, Map, and Other Related Functions. 2.8. Iterative Functions. 2.9. Pure Functions. 2.10. Global and Local Variables. 2.11. Conditional Expressions and Conditions. 2.12. Accuracy and Precision. 2.13. Choosing the Method of Computation. 2.14. Optimizing the Computation Time. 2.15. Cloud Deployment. 2.16. Package Development. 2.17. Additional Resources. 3. Interactive Applications, Image Processing, and More. 3.1. The Manipulate Function. 3.2. Creating Demonstrations. 3.3. Image Processing. 3.4. Image Manipulation. 3.5. Graphs and Networks. 3.6. Application: Finding the Period of a Pendulum. 3.7. Additional Resources. 4. Accessing Scientific and Technical Information. 4.1. The Wolfram Data Framework: Introducing Entities. 4.2. Computable Data Functions. 4.3. The Wolfram Data Repository. 4.4. Weather Data in Real Time. 4.5. Chemical and Physical Properties of Elements and Compounds. 4.6. Life Sciences and Medicine. 4.7. Earth Sciences and Geographic Data. 4.8. Additional Resources. 5. Data Analysis and Manipulation. 5.1. Importing/Exporting. 5.2. Statistical Analysis. 5.3. Probability Distributions. 5.4. Exploratory Data Analysis. 5.5. Bootstrapping and Confidence Estimates. 5.6. Curve Fitting. 5.7. Time Series Analysis. 5.8. Spatial Statistics. 6.9. Additional Resources. 6. Machine Learning and Neural Networks. 6.1. What is Machine Learning. 6.2. Classification. 6.3. Prediction. 6.4. Working with Neural Networks. 6.5. Additional Resources. 7. Calculating π and Other Mathematical Tales. 7.1. The Origins of π. 7.2. Archimedes’ Approximation. 7.3. π with More Than One Billion Decimals. 7.4. Buffon’s Method. 7.5. Application: Are the Decimal Digits of π Random? 7.6. The Strange Connection. 7.7. The Riemann Hypothesis. 7.8. Looking for the Magic Prime Formula. 7.9. Additional Resources. 8. Looking at the Sky. 8.1. A Short Astronomical Walk. 8.2. Solar Analemma. 8.3. Stargazing. 8.4. Application: Determining the Color of the Stars. 8.5. The Measurement of Distances Across the Universe. 8.6. Application: Binary Systems and the Search for Exoplanets. 8.7. Light Curves. 8.8. Additional Resources. 9. Nuclei and Radiations. 9.1. Nuclear and Particle Physics. 9.2. What are Isotopes? 9.3. Decay Constants, Decay Periods and Half-Lives. 9.4. Decay Chains. 9.5. Application: Modeling the Evolution of a Chain of Isotopes Over Time. 9.6. Application: Dating the History of Humankind. 9.7. Application: Calculating Binding Energies. 9.8. Radiation Attenuation. 9.9. Additional Resources. 10. Modeling: Applications in Biokinetics, Epidemiology and More. 10.1. Compartmental Modeling. 10.2. Epidemiological Models. 10.3. Physiological Modeling. 10.4. Fitting a Model. 10.5. Optimal Experimental Designs (OED). 10.6. BIOKMOD: The New Iodine OIR Model (ICRP 137). 10.7. Additional Modeling Examples. 10.8. Modeling Using PDEs. 10.9. Additional Resources. 11. Economic, Financial and Optimization Applications. 11.1. Accessing Economic Information. 11.2. Financial Information. 11.3. Financial Functions. 11.4. Optimization. 11.5. The Shortest Path Problem. 11.6. Optimum Flows. 11.7. Blockchains. 11.8. Additional Resources. 12. Faster, Further. 12.1. Parallel Computing. 12.2. Parallel Programming. 12.3. The Mandelbrot Set. 12.4. Comparing Organisms Genetically. 12.5. Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA). 12.6. Software Development with Wolfram Workbench. 12.7. Connecting with Other Programs and Devices. 12.8. Additional Resources.
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CRC Press Algal Biorefineries and the Circular Bioeconomy
Book SynopsisIn recent years, the algal biorefinery is seen as a promising alternative to fossil derived products that reduce the environmental pollution, product costs and support circular bioeconomy. However, the upstream algal cultivation and downstream processing are the energy intensive processes and are considered as bottlenecks in promoting algal biorefinery. Improving the biomass productivity and bioproduct developments are still underway, while a number of novel bioprocess and bio-reactor engineering technologies were developed recently. Therefore, this book provides extensive knowledge of microalgae refineries. This book is divided into two volumes (Vol. I & Vol. II), which presents complete coverage of microalgae refineries. Therefore, Vol. I offers complete coverage of the algal bioproducts process, including biotechnological applications and environmental effects of microalgae cultivation. While Vol. II, provides various industrial applications and future prospects of algal biorefin
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Electronic Circuit Analysis using LTSpice XVII
Book SynopsisThis text discusses simulation process for circuits including clamper, voltage and current divider, transformer modeling, transistor as an amplifier, transistor as a switch, MOSFET modeling, RC and LC filters, step and impulse response to RL and RC circuits, amplitude modulator in a step-by-step manner for more clarity and understanding to the readers.It covers electronic circuits like rectifiers, RC filters, transistor as an amplifier, operational amplifiers, pulse response to a series RC circuit, time domain simulation with a triangular input signal, and modulation in detail. The text presents issues that occur in practical implementation of various electronic circuits and assist the readers in finding solutions to those issues using the software.Aimed at undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the areas including electrical and electronics and communications engineering, this book: Discusses simulation of analog circTable of Contents1. Introducing LTspice XVII Circuit Simulator. 2. Simulation Types and Waveform Viewer. 3. Control Panel Settings. 4. DC Bias and DC Sweep Simulations. 5. Transient Simulations. 6. AC Analysis. 7. Parametric Sweep Analysis. 8. DC Transfer Analysis. 9. Small Projects (Examples).
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CRC Press Deep Learning and Its Applications for Vehicle
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Sustainable Museum
Book SynopsisThe Sustainable Museum is the first book to outline a coherent strategy for the direction of museums, as it relates to sustainability in the museum and heritage sector.Arguing that museums must place sustainability at the centre of all their activities, if they are to become key actors with a clear societal role, Garthe considers the issues that museums will likely face as they take on their new roles. Presenting case studies from a wide range of museums around the world, the book considers different ways of implementing sustainability in different types and sizes of institutions. Whilst the book clearly outlines the need for change, it also provides guidance about how to change. Garthe does this by considering specific concepts and approaches to sustainability in relation to the different aspects of museum operations. The book includes a hands-on manual for implementing sustainability management in a museum, whilst also considering the challenges practitioners will Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: Sustainability in museums as a search and learning process; PART I: MUSEUMS AND SUSTAINABILITY: Chapter 2: The museum sector in transition; Chapter 3: The vision: the sustainable museum; Chapter 4: Three levers for the Transformation; PART II: SUSTAINABLE MUSEUM MANAGEMENT: Chapter 5: Transformational leadership and museum governance; Chapter 6: Sustainable management and eco-efficient museum operations; Chapter 7: Realigning collections and sustainable conservation; Chapter 8: Transdisciplinary research and sustainability science in museums; Chapter 9: Collaborative curation and sustainable exhibitions; Chapter 10: Sustainable education and participation in museums; PART III: PUTTING SUSTAINABILITY INTO PRACTICE; Chapter 11: Sustainability in museums as a process of change; Chapter 12: Sustainability strategy, targets and indicators in museums; Chapter 13: Implementation and sustainability reporting in museums; Index.
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CRC Press Ethnobotany
Book SynopsisIn this book we present recent studies that have been carried out on some widely used medicinal plants. The need for new and alternative treatments stem from the lack of efficiency of existing remedies for certain illnesses. We have compiled information that may be useful to researchers in their quest to develop new drugs.Table of ContentsPart 1: Ethnobotany 1. The Genus Aloysia Paláu (Verbenaceae) in Argentina. A Paradigm in Ethnobotany 2. Ethnobotany of Medicinal and Sacred Plants with Ethnopharmacological Potential from Southwestern Colombia 3. Ethnobotanical Uses and Potential Pharmaceutical Applications of the Cactaceae Family 4. Traditional Use of Plants in Mexico for the Treatment of Diabetes: An Ethnopharmacological Review and Scientific Evaluations 5. Limits and Risks of Plants Valorization in Morocco Associated with Their Vernacular Names 6. Resilience of Mapuche Health System and the Influence of COVID-19 Part 2: Traditional Knowledge of Useful Plants 7. Medicinal Use of the Plants of the Atacama Desert 8. Local Botanical Knowledge of Plants Associated with Andean and Chinese Traditions in the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (Argentina): An Urban Ethnobotany Study 9. Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Mopane (Colophospermum mopane) in Southern African Countries 10. Traditional Medicine of the Kichwa of the Upper Napo 11. Traditional Practices Regarding the Use of Botanicals to Treat Bovine Haemonchosis in Pakistan
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Urban Soundscapes
Book SynopsisSound and listening are intrinsically linked to how we experience and engage with places and communities. This guide puts forward a new conceptual framework of embodied affectivity that emphasises listening in urban research and design and advances new ways of knowing and making. The guide invites landscape architects and urban designers to become soundscape architects and offers practical advice on sound and listening applicable to each stage of a design project: from reading the environment to intervening on it.Urban Soundscapes foregrounds listening as an affective mediator between subjects and multispecies environments, and a vehicle to think and conceptualise environmental research and design beyond prevailing visual and human-centred modes. The guide expands landscape architectsâ and urban designersâ tools and skills to assess existing soundscapes, predict how those soundscapes will be altered through their designs, consider sound as a creative and activ
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Biophysics and Nanotechnology of Ion Channels
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive review of the biophysics and nanotechnology of ion channels. It details the biological and physiological entities of ion channels in cells and addresses various physical perspectives of ion channel structures and functions. Naturally inbuilt and artificial applicable nanotechnologies of ion channels are modelled and explored. It discusses various methods that can be utilized toward understanding ion channel-based cellular diseases. Physical, biochemical, biomedical, and bioinformatics techniques are taken into consideration to enable the development of strategies to address therapeutic drug discovery and delivery.This book will be of interest to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biophysics and related biomedical sciences in addition to researchers in the field and industry.Features: Provides a stimulating introduction to the structures and functions of ion channels of biological cell meTable of ContentsChapter 1 Ion Channels - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 2 Mitochondrial Membrane Channels - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 3 Ion Channels of the Nuclear Membrane - Physical Structures and Gating Mechanisms Chapter 4 Artificial Ion Channels Chapter 5 Nonchannel Membrane Gating Chapter 6 Ion Channel Energetics Chapter 7 Nanotechnology of Ion Channels Chapter 8 Channelopathies and Ion Channels as Therapeutic Targets Chapter 9 Bioinformatics of Ion channels: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Chapter 10 Quantum Mechanics of Ion Channels
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CRC Press Computer Applications in Engineering and
Book SynopsisThe book Computer Applications in Engineering and Management is about computer applications in management, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, and civil engineering. It covers the software tools for office automation, introduces the basic concepts of database management, and provides an overview about the concepts of data communication, internet, and e-commerce. Additionally, the book explains the principles of computing management used in construction of buildings in civil engineering and the role of computers in power grid automation in electronics engineering.Features Provides an insight to prospective research and application areas related to industry and technology Includes industry-based inputs Provides a hands-on approach for readers of the book to practice and assimilate learning This book is primarily aimed at undergraduates and graduates in computer science, information technTable of Contents1. Introduction of Management, Civil, Electrical and Electronic (MCEE) in Computers. 2 Management Cost Computing. 3. Management Rule Mining Computing. 4. Quality Learning Management Computing. 5. MAS-Based Data Modeling in Civil Engineering. 6. Automated Building Information System in Civil. 7. Infrastructure Monitoring and Sustainable Building and Construction in Civil. 8. Circuit Simulation and Design. 9. Computational Electromagnetics. 10. Mathematical and Computational Methods. 11. Basic Chipper Design in Electronic Computing. 12. Demographic and Principles of Electronic Computing. 13. Rehabilitation Computing in Electronic Computing.
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CRC Press Longwall Mining 3rd Edition
Book SynopsisIn the past 13 years since the publication of Longwall Mining, 2nd edition in 2006, although there have been no major changes in longwall mining technology and operations, many incremental developments in the whole system as well as various subsystems of the existing longwall mining operational technologies as detailed in the 2nd edition have been added to this edition.Major developments are automation, and health and safety technology, as well as equipment reliability, thereby greatly increasing productivity and cutting cost. In particular, the longwall system can now run automatically cut by cut forever without operators' intervention provided that the geology allows it. Other health and safety features such as LASC, personal proximity detection, color lighting, automatic shield water sprays and remote shearer control are fully operational. There are more than 7000 sensors installed in current longwall mining systems. The big data obtained and fast communicatiTable of ContentsU.S. Longwall Mining. Longwall Mine Design. Strata Mechanics. Panel Development. Shield Support – General. Shield Support – Design/Selection. Coal Extraction by Shearer. Coal Transportation. Automation of Longwall Components and System. Application Issues of Longwall Mining. Ventilation, and Methane, Dust and Noise Controls. Longwall Face Move. Longwall Power Distribution and System Control. Surface Subsidence. Appendices. Indices.
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CRC Press Feature Engineering and Selection
Book SynopsisThe process of developing predictive models includes many stages. Most resources focus on the modeling algorithms but neglect other critical aspects of the modeling process. This book describes techniques for finding the best representations of predictors for modeling and for nding the best subset of predictors for improving model performance. A variety of example data sets are used to illustrate the techniques along with R programs for reproducing the results. Trade Review"The book is timely and needed. The interest in all things 'data science' morphed into everybody pretending to do, or know, Machine Learning. Kuhn and Johnson happen to actually know this—as evidenced by their earlier and still-popular tome entitled ‘Applied Predictive Modeling.’ The proposed ‘Feature Engineering and Selection’ builds on this and extends it. I expect it to become as popular with a wide reach as both a textbook, self-study material, and reference."~Dirk Eddelbuettel, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign"As a reviewer, it has been exciting and edifying to see this book develop into what is likely to become one of the foundational works on feature engineering. It is launching propitiously on the current tide of interest in both interpretable models and AutoML."~Robert Horton, Microsoft"In recent years, the statistics literature has featured new developments in modeling and predictive analytics. Approaches such as cross-validation and statistical/machine learning techniques have become widespread. The author's previous book ("Applied Predictive Modeling", APM) provided a wide-ranging introduction and integration of these methods and suggested a workflow in R to carry out exploratory and confirmation analyses. With this project, the authors have identified an important and interesting component of these methods that describes building better models by focusing on the predictors (feature engineering)…The authors focus on the variables that go into the model (and how they are represented) and argue that such issues are as important (or more important) than the particular methods that are applied to an analysis...The proposed book is likely to serve as a textbook (for a number of undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of disciplines) and reference (for a large number of statisticians seeking principled and well-organized modeling)."~Nicholas Horton, Amherst College"I think this book is great and a joy to read…I like the pragmatic and practical approach taken in the book, and the examples given are very illustrative. The emphasis on how and when to use resampling is refreshing and something that the community needs to hear more." ~Andreas C. Muller, Columbia University"The book is timely and needed. The interest in all things 'data science' morphed into everybody pretending to do, or know, Machine Learning. Kuhn and Johnson happen to actually know this—as evidenced by their earlier and still-popular tome entitled ‘Applied Predictive Modeling.’ The proposed ‘Feature Engineering and Selection’ builds on this and extends it. I expect it to become as popular with a wide reach as both a textbook, self-study material, and reference."~Dirk Eddelbuettel, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign"As a reviewer, it has been exciting and edifying to see this book develop into what is likely to become one of the foundational works on feature engineering. It is launching propitiously on the current tide of interest in both interpretable models and AutoML."~Robert Horton, Microsoft"In recent years, the statistics literature has featured new developments in modeling and predictive analytics. Approaches such as cross-validation and statistical/machine learning techniques have become widespread. The author's previous book ("Applied Predictive Modeling", APM) provided a wide-ranging introduction and integration of these methods and suggested a workflow in R to carry out exploratory and confirmation analyses. With this project, the authors have identified an important and interesting component of these methods that describes building better models by focusing on the predictors (feature engineering)…The authors focus on the variables that go into the model (and how they are represented) and argue that such issues are as important (or more important) than the particular methods that are applied to an analysis...The proposed book is likely to serve as a textbook (for a number of undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of disciplines) and reference (for a large number of statisticians seeking principled and well-organized modeling)."~Nicholas Horton, Amherst College"I think this book is great and a joy to read…I like the pragmatic and practical approach taken in the book, and the examples given are very illustrative. The emphasis on how and when to use resampling is refreshing and something that the community needs to hear more." ~Andreas C. Muller, Columbia UniversityTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Illustrative Example: Predicting Risk of Ischemic Stroke. 3. A Review of the Predictive Modeling Process. 4. Exploratory Visualizations. 5. Encoding Categorical Predictors. 6. Engineering Numeric Predictors. 7. Detecting Interaction Effects. 8. Handling Missing Data. 9. Working with Profile Data. 10. Feature Selection Overview. 11. Greedy Search Methods. 12. Global Search Methods.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Systems Architecting
Book SynopsisDerived from industry-training classes that the author teaches at the Embedded Systems Institute at Eindhoven, the Netherlands and at Buskerud University College at Kongsberg in Norway, Systems Architecting: A Business Perspective places the processes of systems architecting in a broader context by juxtaposing the relationship of the systems architect with enterprise and management. This practical, scenario-driven guide fills an important gap, providing systems architects insight into the business processes, and especially into the processes to which they actively contribute.The book uses a simple reference model to enable understanding of the inside of a system in relation to its context. It covers the impact of tool selection and brings balance to the application of the intellectual tools versus computer-aided tools. Stressing the importance of a clear strategy, the authors discuss methods and techniques that facilitate the architect's contributioTable of ContentsProcess and Organization. Role and Task of the Systems Architect. From Customer Understanding to Requirements. Systems Architect Methods and Means. Strategy.Harvesting Synergy, Product Families. Supporting Processes. Systems and Software. Boardroom Presentation. Human Side. Reflection and Wrap-Up. References. Pictorial Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Solving Complex Problems for Structures and
Book SynopsisThis book aims to present specific complicated and puzzling challenges encountered for application of the Finite Element Method (FEM) in solving Structural Engineering problems by using ABAQUS software, which can fully utilize this method in complex simulation and analysis.Therefore, an attempt has been to demonstrate the all process for modeling and analysis of impenetrable problems through simplified step by step illustrations with presenting screenshots from software in each part and also showing graphs. Farzad Hejazi is the Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), and a Senior Visiting Academic at the University of Sheffield, UK.Hojjat Mohammadi Esfahani,an expert on Finite Element Simulation,has more than 10 years of experience in the teaching and training of Finite Element packages, such as ABAQUS.Table of Contents1. Introduction about Finite Element Method. 2. Abaqus Scripting for Mesh Convergence. 3. Analysis of Steel Rectangular Plate with Circular Hole. 4. Evaluate the Capacity of the Steel Beam-Column Connection through Pushover Analysis. 5. Strengthening of the R.C Beam using CFRP Rods and Concrete Jacketing. 6. Explosive Loading on A Sandwich Plate. 7. The Impact Load on a Reinforced Concrete Beam. 8. Eulerian Buckling of Column Under Axial Load. 9. Post Buckling analysis Of Steel plate shear wall.
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Taylor & Francis Introduction to Design Theory
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Design Theory introduces a comprehensive, systematic, and didactic outline of the discourse of design. Designed both as a course book and a source for research, this textbook methodically covers the central concepts of design theory, definitions of design, its historical milestones, and its relations to culture, industry, body, ecology, language, society, gender and ideology.Demonstrated by a shift towards the importance of the sociocultural context in which products are manufactured and embedded, this book showcases design theory as an emerging sub-discipline of design, unique in its practice-based approach and its broad perception of design. It offers an in-depth understanding of the central concepts, such as form and function, theory and practice, through a discussion of key case studies and historical examples, such as the advent of the view of design in antiquity, the introduction of mass production to modernist design or the ideological shifts iTrade Review"Michalle Gal and Jonathan Ventura have produced a fascinating historical tour of the complexities of design theory with all its contradictions and reversals. The stumbles and contradictions are important, for they show that the answer to what appears to be a simple question, ‘what is design?’, changes every time new findings and evidence appears. The book should appeal to students and advanced scholars, showing that this confusion is proper and appropriate. Their summary is apt: design is a bricolage of methods and approaches. We should not ask ‘what is design?’ but instead ask ‘what can design achieve?’"Don Norman, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of California, San Diego, USA; and author of "Design for a Better World"."Michalle Gal and Jonathan Ventura provide a wide-ranging and engaging survey of the many facets of Design. Touching on perennial theoretical questions as well as contemporary examples and issues, An Introduction to Design Theory will appeal to theorists and practitioners alike."Glenn Parsons, Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Definitions of Design 2. Form and Function 3. Design and (or as) Language 4. Design Between Theory and Practice: Applied Theories of Design 5 Design, Culture, and Social Institutions 6. Design and Industry 7. Design, Ecologies and the Body 8. Design and Ideology
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CRC Press Programming Language Explorations
Book SynopsisProgramming Language Explorations helps its readers gain proficiency in programming language practice and theory by presenting both example-focused, chapter-length explorations of fourteen important programming languages and detailed discussions of the major concepts transcending multiple languages. A language-by-language approach is sandwiched between an introductory chapter that motivates and lays out the major concepts of the field and a final chapter that brings together all that was learned in the middle chapters into a coherent and organized view of the field.Each of the featured languages in the middle chapters is introduced with a common trio of example programs and followed by a tour of its basic language features and coverage of interesting aspects from its type system, functional forms, scoping rules, concurrency patterns, and metaprogramming facilities. These chapters are followed by a brief tour of over 40 additional languages designed to enhance the reade
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CRC Press What Every Engineer Should Know about Software
Book SynopsisThis book offers a practical approach to understanding, designing, and building sound software based on solid principles. Using a unique Q&A format, this book addresses the issues that engineers need to understand in order to successfully work with software engineers, develop specifications for quality software, and learn the basics of the most common programming languages, development approaches, and paradigms. The new edition is thoroughly updated to improve the pedagogical flow and emphasize new software engineering processes, practices, and tools that have emerged in every software engineering area.Features: Defines concepts and processes of software and software development, such as agile processes, requirements engineering, and software architecture, design, and construction. Uncovers and answers various misconceptions about the software development process and presents an up-to-date reflection on the state of practice in the indusTable of ContentsIntroduction, 1. The Profession of Software Engineering, 2. Software Properties, Processes, and Standards, 3. Software Requirements Engineering, 4. Software Architecture, 5. Designing Software, 6. Software Construction, 7. Software Quality Assurance, 8. Managing Software Projects and Software Engineers, 9. Software Engineering: Roadmap to the Future
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mobile and Wireless Communications with Practical
Book SynopsisThe growing popularity of advanced multimedia-rich applications along with the increasing affordability of high-end smart mobile devices has led to a massive growth in mobile data traffic that puts significant pressure on the underlying network technology. However, no single network technology will be equipped to deal with this explosion of mobile data traffic. While wireless technologies had a spectacular evolution over the past years, the present trend is to adopt a global heterogeneous network of shared standards that enables the provisioning of quality of service and quality of experience to the end-user. To this end, enabling technologies like machine learning, Internet of Things and digital twins are seen as promising solutions for next generation networks that will enable an intelligent adaptive interconnected environment with support for prediction and decision making so that the heterogeneous applications and users'' requirements can be highly satisfied. The aim of tTable of ContentsI. Fundamental Aspects of Signals, Analogue and Digital Communication Systems. 1. The Wireless Vision. 1.1 Introduction to wireless communication - evolution and history. 1.2 Applications and Technical Challenges. 1.3 A simplified network model. 2. Wireless Transmission Fundamentals. 2.1 Spectrum and frequencies. 2.2 Signals for conveying information. 2.3 Antennas. 2.4 Multiplexing and modulation. 2.5 Spread Spectrum. 2.6 Medium Access Mechanisms. 2.7 Practical Use-Case Scenario: Antennas using Altair WinProp. 3. Radio Propagation. 3.1 Introduction to Signal Propagation. 3.2 Multi-Path Propagation. 3.3 Fresnel Zone. 3.4 Path Loss and Path Loss Models. 3.5 Free Space Propagation Model. 3.6 Two Ray Ground Model. 3.7 Okumura Model. 3.8 Okumura-Hata Model. 3.9 COST 231 Walfisch Ikegami. 3.10 Intelligent Ray Tracing. 3.11 Dominant Path Model. 3.12 Practical Use-Case Scenario: Radio Propagation using Altair WinProp. 3.13 Practical Use-Case Scenario: Rural/Suburban Study using Altair WinProp.II. Evolution of Mobile and Wireless Systems. 4 The Cellular Concept and Evolution. 4.1 Cellular Systems Fundamentals. 4.2 Traffic Engineering in Cellular Systems – Problem Solving. 4.3 Mobility Management and Handover. 4.4 Evolution from 1G to 5G and Beyond. 4.5 Practical Use-Case Scenario: Network Planning for urban scenarios using LTE with Altair WinProp. 4.6 Practical Use-Case Scenario: 5G Network Planning with Altair WinProp. 5. Satellite Communications. 5.1 The Future of Satellite Communications. 5.2 Satellite Basics. 5.3 Applications of Satellites. 5.4 Routing and Localization. 5.5 Practical Use-Case Scenario: Satellite Communications using Altair WinProp. 6. Wireless Evolution. 6.1 Wireless Technologies Evolution. 6.2 Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks. 6.3 Vehicular Networks. 6.4 Millimeter Wave Multi Gigabit Wireless Networks. 6.5 Use-Case Scenarios: Trends in Heterogeneous Environments Integration. 6.6 Practical Use-Case Scenario: Wireless Indoor Communication using Altair WinProp.III. Paradigms of Intelligent-based Networked Systems. 7. Intelligent Environments and Internet of Things. 7.1 IoT Life-cycle. 7.2 IoT Applications. 7.3 Wireless Access Networks for IoT. 7.4 Introduction to Machine Learning for IoT. 7.5 Digital Twins for Industrial IoT. 7.6 Use-Case Scenario: Technology for Public Health Emergencies. 7.7 Practical Use-Case Scenario: ML for Predictive Maintenance and IoT using Python, Tensorflow, Jupiter. 7.8 Practical Use-Case Scenario: ML for Smart Cities IoT using Python, Tensorflow, Jupiter. List of Acronyms. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mechatronic Systems 1
Book SynopsisThe subject of the first volume is the issues related to the components and systems of transport machines. Motor vehicle systems tests are described: suspension dampers, steering, brakes and differentials. Design issues of machine elements operating in extreme conditions are also addressed. The possibility of increasing wear resistance in high-speed and ethanol-powered engines is analyzed. An extensive part covers the dynamics of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic and mechanical-hydraulic systems and the issues of diagnostics and automatic control in such systems. Aspects of the regional system of motor transport, public transport and transport and logistics of agricultural machinery are also addressed. The volume also examines selected technical and economic issues of gas transport. Topics on modelling of production processes with the transport of products are a complement.
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Taylor & Francis Agricultural Policy in the United States
Book SynopsisAgricultural Policy in the United States: Evolution and Economics traces U.S. agricultural policy from its colonial roots to the present, using economic concepts to analyze and interpret political and economic consequences. It also examines the processes by which agricultural policies are developed, and the government structure which supports the implementation of legislation passed by Congress. The book includes arguments for and against common tools of U.S. agricultural policy, without influencing the reader in a particular direction. Each chapter contains questions and exercises to support studentsâ learning, and technical economic material is contained in optional appendices. This second edition examines the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and sets the scene for future policy developments. Additionally, it looks at trade wars and the impact of Black Swan events like the COVID-19 pandemic on agricultural resilience.Table of Contents1. Introduction: What is Agricultural Policy and Why Does it Exist? 2. Economic Concepts Applied to Agricultural and Food Policy. 3. Who Makes Agricultural Policy and How is it Made? 4. A Brief History of Agricultural Policy. 5. Early 20th Century Agricultural Legislation. 6. McNary-Haugens and the Permanent Legislation to the 1950’s. 7. The 1960s to Mid-1980s: Transition and Farm Crises. 8. Planting Flexibility and Direct Payments, 1985-1996. 9. 21st Century Agricultural Legislation. 10. International Trade - Is it the Future of U.S. Agricultural Policy? 11. Agricultural Policy Since 2014. 12. The Future of Agricultural Policy
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Heritage Building Information Modelling
Book SynopsisBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) is being debated, tested and implemented wherever you look across the built environment sector. This book is about Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM), which necessarily differs from the commonplace applications of BIM to new construction. Where BIM is being used, the focus is still very much on design and construction. However, its use as an operational and management tool for existing buildings, particularly heritage buildings, is lagging behind. The first of its kind, this book aims to clearly define the scope for HBIM and present cutting-edge research findings alongside international case studies, before outlining challenges for the future of HBIM research and practice. After an extensive introduction to HBIM, the core themes of the book are arranged into four parts: Restoration philosophies in practice Data capture and visualisatioTable of ContentsPART 1: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to the Book 2. HBIM: It’s BIM – but not as we know it! 3. What are the Goals of HBIM PART 2: RESTORATION PHILOSOHIES IN PRACTICE 4. ‘Just talk’; HBIM in the U.K. – the Manchester Transformation programme 5. Integrating Value Map with Building Information Modelling for Documenting Historic Buildings in Egypt 6. Evaluation of historic masonry substrates: towards greater objectivity & efficiency 7. Heritage and time: mapping what is no longer there 8. The role of HBIM in reviving the identity of the city; Case of Jeddah City PART 3: DATA CAPTURE AND VISUALISATION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 9. Using 3D Technologies for Egyptian World Heritage Sites 10. Planning of Sustainable Bridges using Building Information Modelling 11. Jeddah Heritage Building Information Modelling "JHBIM" 12. Data mining applications in Cultural Heritage PART 4: STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 13. Stakeholders and Public Engagement 14. Participatory Sensing and HBIM 15. An ontology-based framework for processing Employer Information Requirements of Heritage Projects 16. Wide Community Engagement with HBIM tools PART 5: BUILDING PERFORMANCE 17. HBIM and Environmental Simulation: Possibilities and Challenges 18. Green BIM in Heritage Building: Integrating Building Energy Models (BEM) with Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Sustainable Retrofit on Heritage Buildings 19. From LiDAR data towards HBIM for energy analysis 20. Understanding Energy Transitions in Heritage Buildings: HBIM as Facilitator for the Integration and Monitoring of Bespoke Innovative Systems PART 6: CONCLUSION 21. Conclusion
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CRC Press The Science of Waste
Book SynopsisWaste can be defined as something no longer wanted, something destroyed, broken, or damaged beyond repair and therefore disposed of or simply thrown away because it is no longer functional, needed, or wanted. However, the focus of this book turns to the question: is waste always really a waste? Stated differently, waste is not a waste if it can be recycled in some form or the other. This book examines all types of waste and their impacts, and discusses the potential ways to mitigate them through recycling and reuse strategies. Features: Addresses agricultural, biomedical, chemical, construction, hazardous, human, municipal solid waste, and more. Explains the fundamentals for waste recycling and reuse. Examines the current state of ocean pollution as well as the latest international regulations. Covers the life cycles of consumer electronic products, and their related metals and minerals, which are i
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Application of Soft Computing Techniques in
Book SynopsisThis text covers the latest intelligent technologies and algorithms related to the state-of-the-art methodologies of monitoring and mitigation of mechanical engineering. It covers important topics including computational fluid dynamics for advanced thermal systems, optimizing performance parameters by Fuzzy logic, design of experiments, numerical simulation, and optimizing flow network by artificial intelligence. It will serve as an ideal reference text for graduate students and academic researchers in diverse engineering fields including industrial, manufacturing, computer, mechanical, and materials science. The book- Introduces novel soft computing techniques needed to address sustainable solutions for the issues related to materials and manufacturing process. Provides perspectives for the design, development, and commissioning of intelligent applications. Discusses the latest intelligent technologies and alTable of ContentsChapter 1 Numerical Investigation of a Solar Air Heater Duct with Detached Ribs Chapter 2 CFD analysis for thickness optimization of a rotating packed bed (RPB) Chapter 3 Performance evaluation of solar photovoltaic system using vertical single axis solar tracker in Himachal Pradesh, India Chapter 4 Analysis of drag force on a submerged thin plate under various wavesteepness conditions: Numerical simulation approach Chapter 5 A single-zone thermodynamic model cycle simulation and optimization of combustion and performance characteristics of a diesel engine Chapter 6 Analysis of hydrodynamic efficiency on a rectangular based OWC: a numerical simulation approach Chapter 7 Segregation in size bi-dispersed system of active particles Chapter 8 A CFD model for parametric study of pipe elbow erosion behavior caused by the slurry flow Chapter 9 Dynamics of forced particles in an oscillating flow at low Reynolds numbers Chapter 10 Numerical Study Of F1 Car Rear Wing Assembly Chapter 11 Numerical investigation on the melting and solidification of Bio-PCM having annulus eccentricity in horizontal double pipe thermal energy storage Chapter 12 Multi-parametric Optimization of a Convective Type Waste Heat Recovery System Chapter 13 Sump Pump output flow Parameter Optimization by Taguchi Method Chapter 14 Prediction of Fire Resistance Rate of CFST Columns Using Gene Expression Programming Chapter 15 Computational Comparative Investigation of Baseline and Perforated Pin-Fins Chapter 16 A comparative study of patient specific bifurcated carotid artery with different viscosity models Chapter 17 Recent advancements in induced-charge electrokinetic micromixing Chapter 18 Numerical study of unsteady flow of hybrid nanofluid induced by a slendering surface with suction and injection effects Chapter 19 Computational analysis of toe-out type vortex generators for improved thermal capacity of finned tube arrays
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CRC Press Laboratory Manual for Geotechnical
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Taylor & Francis Ltd 5G Cyber Risks and Mitigation
Book Synopsis5G technology is the next step in the evolution of wireless communication. It offers faster speeds and more bandwidth than 4G. One of the biggest differences between 4G and 5G is that 5G will be used for a wider range of applications. This makes it ideal for applications such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and the Internet of Things (IoT). This means that there will be more devices connected to 5G networks, making them more vulnerable to cyber attacks. However, 5G also introduces new cyber risks that need to be addressed. In addition, 5G networks are expected to be much more complex, making them harder to secure. 5G networks will use new technologies that could make them more vulnerable to attacks. These technologies include massive multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), which uses more antennas than traditional cellular networks, and millimeter wave (mmWave), which uses higher frequencies than traditional cellular networks. These new technologies could make it easierTable of Contents1. Overview of 5G network, architecture, and Uses. 2. 5G use cases and application. 3. Security in the 5G Era. 4. Security standards and their role in 5G. 5. Differentiating 4G and 5G on a security Basis. 6. 5G, IoT, and cyber risk. 7. 5G security risk. 8. Security for 5G mobile wireless networks. 9. Security Risk Prevention and Control Deployment for 5G Private Industrial Networks. 10. 5G Threat Surface And Threat Mitigation Control. 11. Role of AI in mitigation of 5G attacks. 12. Road to future 6G and security challenges.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd LRFD Bridge Design
Book SynopsisThis book examines and explains material from the 9th edition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, including deck and parapet design, load calculations, limit states and load combinations, concrete and steel I-girder design, bearing design, and more. With increased focus on earthquake resiliency, two separate chapters one on conventional seismic design and the other on seismic isolation applied to bridges will fully address this vital topic. The primary focus is on steel and concrete I-girder bridges, with regard to both superstructure and substructure design.Features: Includes several worked examples for a project bridge as well as actual bridges designed by the author Examines seismic design concepts and design details for bridges Presents the latest material based on the 9th edition of the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Covers fatigue, strength, service, and extreme eve
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Neoextractivism and Territorial Disputes in Latin
Book SynopsisThis book reflects on the continuing expansion of extractive forms of capitalist development into new territories in Latin America, and the resistance movements that are trying to combat the ecological and social destruction that follows.Latin American development models continue to prioritise extractivism: the intensive exploitation and exportation of nature in its primary commodity form. This constant expansion of the extractive frontier into new territories leads to forms of place-based resistance, negotiation and struggle in which competing territorial projects and claims are at stake. This book uncovers the underlying trends and dynamics of these territorialities in dispute', and the socio- ecological resistance movements that are emerging as marginalized communities struggle to reclaim their territorial rights and defend and protect their right of access to the global commons. A focus on territorialities in dispute renders visible the unsustainable expansion of eTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I The territorial dynamics of (neo)extractivism in Latin America: the characteristics and scope of the current phase 1: Extractivism: from the roots and scope of a concept to the political horizons of its struggles 2. Resistance to dispossession and environmental suffering in territories sacrificed by neoextractivism: the example of Chile 3. The Amazon exposed in the Venezuelan Great Crisis (2013-2021): the rise of an extractivism of hybrid governances PART II Territorialities in dispute and the dialectic of re-/de-colonializacion 4. The expansion of agribusiness and territorial conflicts in the Cerrado of Central-North Brazil: the pillaging of land, water and native vegetation 5. Mapuche resistances and alternatives to fracking in Vaca Muerta, (Neuquen, Argentina) 6. Neoextractivism, agribusiness and water scarcity in contemporary Chile 7. Disputed territories, institutions and autonomies: perspectives from three decades of contemporary extractivism in Peru PART III Societal movements, territorial re-existences and alternative horizons 8: Politicizing prior public consultations: notes on the re-existence of the Munduruku people and riverside communities against the construction of hydro-electrical plants in the Middle Tapajós region, Amazonia 9. In defense of life: the existential politics of relating body and territory 10: Sovereignty against extractivism: re-centring decolonisation on Indigenous territorial struggles in Bolivia
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CRC Press Software Engineering for Automotive Systems
Book SynopsisSoftware Engineering for Automotive Systems: Principles and Applications discusses developments in the field of software engineering for automotive systems.This reference text presents detailed discussion of key concepts including timing analysis and reliability, validation and verification of automotive systems, AUTOSAR architecture for electric vehicles, automotive grade Linux for connected cars, open-source architecture in the automotive software industry, and communication protocols in the automotive software development process.Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and automobile engineering, this text: Provides the fundamentals of automotive software architectures. Discusses validation and verification of automotive systems. Covers communication protocols in the automotive software development
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CRC Press Spectrophotometric Determination of Palladium
Book SynopsisThis versatile resource consolidates available methods for the spectrophotometric determination of palladium and platinum and serves as a practical ready-to-use guide for those researching palladium and platinum and for those working in the field of medicinal metal complexes of the two metals. The beauty of spectrophotometric methods lies in their simplicity, convenience, and easy operability, not to mention their cost-effectiveness. They can be automated easily and are thus the most affordable methods for the below reasons: Address analysts from all areas of industry, research labs and postgraduate students of analytical or medicinal chemistry as well as material science Detail all recently developed methods for palladium and platinum determination using spectrophotometry in a single source. Organized so that anyone interested in a particular method using a specific reagent can go directly to those details Facilitates the development of better methods for specific conditions of a sample
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Taylor & Francis Indiaâs Energy Revolution
Book SynopsisIndia is the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, which makes it an important player whose climate mitigation actions and inactions are closely scrutinised. This book studies developments in Indiaâs energy system from a governance perspective. It presents a unique compilation and synthesis of research findings that capture achievements, shortcomings, and persistent and transient challenges of Indiaâs transition towards a net-zero economy by 2070.The book grounds its analysis in domestically formulated goals and reflects on dynamics at the structural level of Indiaâs multi-scalar innovation system, by highlighting the influencing factors of energy system status and change. It presents the perspectives and positions of different actor groups, studies the market and business, and discusses cases influenced by existing or changing institutions across the whole spectrum of energy resources from fossil to non-fossil fuels and respective technologies.The volume will be
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