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Design of Prestressed Concrete to Eurocode 2

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond Ian Gilbert (Author), Neil Colin Mickleborough (Author), Gianluca Ranzi (Author)This second edition retains the book's clear and concise explanations and easy-to-read style. It runs from an introduction to the fundamentals of prestressed concrete to in-depth treatment of more advanced topics. Where code-specific, the book refers to and uses he notation of Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures.Author BiographyRaymond Ian Gilbert is Emeritus Professor...

The Abney Level Handbook: How to Use the Topographic Abney Hand Level / Clinometer Tool - A Guide for the Experienced and Beginners, Complete with Dia

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Report copyright infringementby Hartley Amasa Calkins (Author), Y. B. Yule (Author)This official handbook of the U.S. Forest Service explains how to use the Abney hand level, a clinometer tool used to measure angles in various natural environments. The Abney tool was invented by William de Wiveleslie Abney during the 1870s. By the time the device was recognized and widely-used in the early 20th century, it had been refined. Though earlier guides cover its basic usage, this U.S. government com...

The Blacksmith's Guide: Valuable Instructions on Forging, Welding, Hardening, Tempering, Casehardening, Annealing, Coloring and Brazing

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Report copyright infringementby James Francis Sallows (Author)Experienced blacksmith James Sallows offers a practical guide to various forging techniques, the smithing of tools and machine parts, and much more - this edition contains well over 100 charts, drawings and diagrams. Raised in a family of blacksmiths, Sallows brings the kind of knowledge and respect for his trade that only decades of experience can imbue. Plain-spoken and no-nonsense, scarcely a sentence in this guidebook is wasted...

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the Nile Basin: Implications for Transboundary Water Cooperation

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Report copyright infringementby Zeray Yihdego (Editor), Alistair Rieu-Clarke (Editor), Ana Elisa Cascão (Editor)This book, after setting out basin-level legal and policy successes and failures of managing and sharing Nile waters, articulates the opportunities and challenges surrounding the GERD through multiple disciplinary lenses.Author BiographyZeray Yihdego is a Reader in International Law at the University of Aberdeen, UK.Alistair Rieu-Clarke is a Professor of Law at the University of Nor...

The Essential Guide to Serial ATA and SATA Express

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Report copyright infringementby David A. Deming (Author)Used in laptop and desktop computers, low-end servers, and mobile devices, Serial ATA (Advance Technology Attachment), or SATA, is the pervasive disk storage technology in use today. SATA has also penetrated the enterprise computing environment by adding hardware components for fail-over, extending command processing capabilities, and increasing device performance and link speeds. If you work in a data center or manage your company's sto...

Biomedical Photonics Handbook: Therapeutics and Advanced Biophotonics

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Report copyright infringementby Tuan Vo-Dinh (Editor)Shaped by Quantum Theory, Technology, and the Genomics RevolutionThe integration of photonics, electronics, biomaterials, and nanotechnology holds great promise for the future of medicine. This topic has recently experienced an explosive growth due to the noninvasive or minimally invasive nature and the cost-effectiveness of photonic modalities in medical diagnostics and therapy. The second edition of the Biomedical Photonics Handbook prese...

Biomedical Photonics Handbook: Biomedical Diagnostics

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Advances in Natural Medicines, Nutraceuticals and Neurocognition

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Report copyright infringementby Con Kerry Kenneth Stough (Editor), Andrew Scholey (Editor)Great strides have been made in the field of natural medicine with respect to neurocognition. Once limited to the province of niche publications, these discoveries are now routinely explored in mainstream psychopharmacology, neuroscience, nutrition, and medical journals. Now presented in one convenient volume, Advances in Natural Medicines, Nutraceuticals and Neurocognition reflects the breadth and depth...

Supported Housing: Past, Present and Future

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Report copyright infringementby Yoric Irving-Clarke (Author)This book covers the history of supported housing provision in the context of the broader political and theoretical considerations of the time in which the respective policies were being implemented. The book takes an historical perspective using path dependency as an analytical framework. Particular attention is paid to the critical junctures in the path of supported housing provision and how these limited and continue to limit the ...

Optical Properties of Photonic Structures: Interplay of Order and Disorder

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Report copyright infringementby Mikhail F. Limonov (Editor), Richard de la Rue (Editor)The collection of articles in this book offers a penetrating shaft into the still burgeoning subject of light propagation and localization in photonic crystals and disordered media. While the subject has its origins in physics, it has broad significance and applicability in disciplines such as engineering, chemistry, mathematics, and medicine. Unlike other branches of physics, where the phenomena under cons...

Biomaterials Science: An Integrated Clinical and Engineering Approach

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Report copyright infringementby Yitzhak Rosen (Editor), Noel Elman (Editor)"This book is essential when designing, developing and studying biomedical materials.... provides an excellent review--from a patient, disease, and even genetic point of view--of materials engineering for the biomedical field. ... This well presented book strongly insists on how the materials can influence patients' needs, the ultimate drive for biomedical engineering. ...[presents an] Interesting and innovative review...

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Report copyright infringementby Leonard L. Grigsby (Editor)Power Systems, Third Edition (part of the five-volume set, The Electric Power Engineering Handbook) covers all aspects of power system protection, dynamics, stability, operation, and control. Under the editorial guidance of L.L. Grigsby, a respected and accomplished authority in power engineering, and section editors Andrew Hanson, Pritindra Chowdhuri, Gerry Sheblé, and Mark Nelms, this carefully crafted reference includes substantial...

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Report copyright infringementby Allan Toomingas (Editor), Svend Erik Mathiassen (Editor), Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist (Editor)In a clear and accessible presentation, Occupational Physiology focuses on important issues in the modern working world. Exploring major public health problems-such as musculoskeletal disorders and stress-this book explains connections between work, well-being, and health based on up-to-date research in the field. It provides useful methods for risk assessment and guidelines...

Visions of Energy Futures: Imagining and Innovating Low-Carbon Transitions

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Report copyright infringementby Benjamin K. Sovacool (Author)This book examines the visions, fantasies, frames, discourses, imaginaries, and expectations associated with six state-of-the-art energy systems--nuclear power, hydrogen fuel cells, shale gas, clean coal, smart meters, and electric vehicles--playing a key role in current deliberations about low-carbon energy supply and use. Visions of Energy Futures: Imagining and Innovating Low-Carbon Transitions unveils what the future of energy s...

Designing Network On-Chip Architectures in the Nanoscale Era

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Report copyright infringementby Jose Flich (Editor), Davide Bertozzi (Editor)Going beyond isolated research ideas and design experiences, Designing Network On-Chip Architectures in the Nanoscale Era covers the foundations and design methods of network on-chip (NoC) technology. The contributors draw on their own lessons learned to provide strong practical guidance on various design issues.Exploring the design process of the network, the first part of the book focuses on basic aspects of switch...

Water Quality Concepts, Sampling, and Analyses

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Report copyright infringementby Yuncong Li (Editor), Kati Migliaccio (Editor)As water quality becomes a leading concern for people and ecosystems worldwide, it must be properly assessed in order to protect water resources for current and future generations. Water Quality Concepts, Sampling, and Analyses supplies practical information for planning, conducting, or evaluating water quality monitoring programs. It presents the latest information and methodologies for water quality policy, regulat...

Computational Intelligence Paradigms: Theory & Applications Using MATLAB

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Report copyright infringementby S. Sumathi (Author), Surekha Paneerselvam (Author)Offering a wide range of programming examples implemented in MATLAB(R), Computational Intelligence Paradigms: Theory and Applications Using MATLAB(R) presents theoretical concepts and a general framework for computational intelligence (CI) approaches, including artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary computation, genetic algorithms and programming, and swarm intelligence. It covers numerous intel...

Models of Network Reliability: Analysis, Combinatorics, and Monte Carlo

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Report copyright infringementby Ilya B. Gertsbakh (Author), Yoseph Shpungin (Author)Unique in its approach, Models of Network Reliability: Analysis, Combinatorics, and Monte Carlo provides a brief introduction to Monte Carlo methods along with a concise exposition of reliability theory ideas. From there, the text investigates a collection of principal network reliability models, such as terminal connectivity for networks with unreliable edges and/or nodes, network lifetime distribution in the...

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Report copyright infringementby D. G. Fang (Author)Antenna Theory and Microstrip Antennas offers a uniquely balanced analysis of antenna fundamentals and microstrip antennas. Concise and readable, it provides theoretical background, application materials, and details of recent progress. Exploring several effective design approaches, this book covers a wide scope, making it an ideal hands-on resource for professionals seeking a refresher in the fundamentals. It also provides the basic groundin...

Formulas for Mechanical and Structural Shock and Impact

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory Szuladzinski (Author)In dealing with extreme loads on structures, simple approximations of key variables can indicate if there is a threat of collapse. The ability to determine such variables early on strongly impacts the decisions about the engineering approach to adopt. Formulas for Mechanical and Structural Shock and Impact is a self-contained and concise presentation of formulas and methodology you can use to determine dynamic response to shock load...

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Report copyright infringementby Noureddine Boudriga (Author)The explosive demand for mobile communications is driving the development of wireless technology at an unprecedented pace. Unfortunately, this exceptional growth is also giving rise to a myriad of security issues at all levels--from subscriber to network operator to service provider. Providing technicians and designers with a critical and comprehensive resource, Security of Mobile Communications brings together the policies, practice...

Introduction to Precision Machine Design and Error Assessment

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Report copyright infringementby Samir Mekid (Editor)While ultra-precision machines are now achieving sub-nanometer accuracy, unique challenges continue to arise due to their tight specifications. Written to meet the growing needs of mechanical engineers and other professionals to understand these specialized design process issues, Introduction to Precision Machine Design and Error Assessment places a particular focus on the errors associated with precision design, machine diagnostics, error m...

Rainfall-Induced Soil Slope Failure: Stability Analysis and Probabilistic Assessment

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Report copyright infringementby Lulu Zhang (Author), Jinhui Li (Author), Xu Li (Author)This book integrates probabilistic approaches with the geotechnical modeling of slope failures under rainfall conditions with unsaturated soil. It covers theoretical models, reliability analysis based on coupled hydro-mechanical modeling, slope stability, and probabilistic model calibration.Author BiographyLulu Zhang Lulu is a professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University, China. Jinhui Li is an associate profe...

Seismic Design of Buildings to Eurocode 8

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Report copyright infringementby Ahmed Elghazouli (Editor)Now with new chapters on timber buildings, masonry buildings, and base-isolated structures, the book draws on a series of practical short courses presented by specialist academics with significant consulting experience, and leading practitioners who are actively engaged in large projects.Author BiographyAhmed Elghazouli CEng FICE FIStructE is Head of the Structural Engineering Section, and Director of the MSc programme in Earthquake Eng...

Remote Sensing of Soil Salinization: Impact on Land Management

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Report copyright infringementby Graciela Metternicht (Editor), Alfred Zinck (Editor)Recognized and advocated as a powerful tool, the role of remote sensing in identifying, mapping, and monitoring soil salinity and salinization will continue to expand. Remote Sensing of Soil Salinization: Impact on Land Management delineates how to combine science and geospatial technologies for smart environmental management. Choose the Right Techniques for the JobAn overview of soil salinity assessment using...

Defects in Microelectronic Materials and Devices

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel M. Fleetwood (Editor), Ronald D. Schrimpf (Editor)Uncover the Defects that Compromise Performance and ReliabilityAs microelectronics features and devices become smaller and more complex, it is critical that engineers and technologists completely understand how components can be damaged during the increasingly complicated fabrication processes required to produce them.A comprehensive survey of defects that occur in silicon-based metal-oxide semiconductor ...

Olive Oil: Minor Constituents and Health

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Report copyright infringementby Dimitrios Boskou (Editor)Epidemiological studies indicate that the consumption of natural antioxidants from such plant-derived sources as olive oil produces beneficial health effects. Olive Oil: Minor Constituents and Health provides a balanced understanding of the pharmacological properties of phenols and other bioactive ingredients in the composition of olive oil. It discusses recent technological developments to retain optimal levels of bioactive ingredients...

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Report copyright infringementby Barry Allred (Editor), Jeffrey J. Daniels (Editor), Mohammad Reza Ehsani (Editor)Precision farming, site infrastructure assessment, hydrologic monitoring, and environmental investigations -- these are just a few current and potential uses of near-surface geophysical methods in agriculture. Responding to the growing demand for this technology, the Handbook of Agricultural Geophysics supplies a clear, concise overview of near-surface geophysical methods that can ...

Ergonomics and Psychology: Developments in Theory and Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Olexiy Ya Chebykin (Editor), Gregory Bedny (Editor), Waldemar Karwowski (Editor)Written by leaders in their respective fields, Ergonomics and Psychology discusses recent advancements in psychology and addresses their applications in practice through ergonomics. The book describes the basic ideas that underpin the most successfully applied approaches in ergonomics, psychology, training, education, and more. It explores the mutual influences of cognitive, ecologi...

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Report copyright infringementby Russell H. Jones (Editor), George J. Thomas (Editor)Hydrogen offers a promising alternative for supplying clean and sustainable energy to meet increasing demands worldwide. However, materials are key to transforming the technology into a viable industry. Materials for the Hydrogen Economy describes the technical challenges and the current efforts in developing materials possessing the properties required for handling each stage of the hydrogen fuel chain. Thoro...

Personalized Nutrition: Principles and Applications

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Report copyright infringementby Frans Kok (Editor), Laura Bouwman (Editor), Frank Desiere (Editor)Recent omics-related observations in diet and health research indicate that the differences between people are often much larger than the differences effected by the dietary treatment. Personalized Nutrition: Principles and Applications defines personalized nutrition from both a biomedical and social science perspective. It presents an overview of nutrigenomics technologies and their application ...

Distributed Antenna Systems: Open Architecture for Future Wireless Communications

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Report copyright infringementby Yan Zhang (Editor), Honglin Hu (Editor), Jijun Luo (Editor)The rapid growth in mobile communications has led to an increasing demand for wideband high data rate communications services. In recent years, the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) has emerged as a promising candidate beyond 3G and 4G mobile communications. Distributed Antenna Systems: Open Architecture for Future Wireless Communications is a comprehensive technical guide that covers the fundamental con...