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Books in Engineering and technology

The Engineering and Technology portfolio includes comprehensive overviews of all major research and practical developments in aerospace and automotive engineering, civil and environmental engineering, mechanical and industrial engineering, materials engineering, electrical engineering, communications engineering, and more. In-depth coverage, innovative state-of-the-art approaches, and real-world case studies provide valuable, actionable insights for researchers, applied engineers and students. The content in Elsevier's Engineering and Technology books program addresses core issues in industry and society, such as sustainability, the circular economy, AI, and automation.

  • Glulam Materials and Structures

    Durability and Sustainability in Construction
    • 1st Edition
    • Shan Gao + 2 more
    • English
    Glulam Materials and Structures: Durability and Sustainability in Construction offers a specialized exploration of the latest innovations relating to this environmentally-frie... technology, emphasizing its durability, performance, and expanding use in construction. The book analyzes the materials' response to extreme environments, focusing on critical factors like high-temperature exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and corrosive atmospheres, providing new perspectives into how glulam performs under these challenging conditions. Sections also cover cutting-edge advances in glulam beam designs, prestressed joints, and glulam—steel composite members, diving into their mechanical properties and environmental impact.The integration of sophisticated testing methods and equipment, simulation techniques, and performance prediction theories adds significant value to discussions, making this volume an indispensable resource for readers looking to optimize engineered wood products’ potential in both new and existing structures. Drawing from the authors’ extensive research, this work also delivers detailed case studies that demonstrate how glulam has been applied in real-world projects.
  • Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications

    Empowering Transformative Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering
    • 1st Edition
    • Tarek Saadawi + 5 more
    • English
    Applied Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications: Empowering Transformative Innovations in Multidisciplinary Engineering offers an integrated view of AI’s transformative potential in multidisciplinary engineering, bridging the gap between AI advances and their applications in various engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and robotics. The book starts with an introduction to the field, providing an overview of AI technologies and their relevance to engineering, discussing different AI approaches such as machine learning, reinforcement learning, neural networks, and natural language processing.In addition, the computational tools and software used for each of these approaches are covered, as are AI-driven innovations in electronics design and manufacturing and the role of AI in the development of advanced sensors and IoT devices. Chapters then cover the deployment of AI in specific engineering disciplines, outlining its use in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, and chemical engineering. The use of AI as a solution for energy efficiency and management and renewable energy integration is also discussed.
  • Textile Waste Management

    Strategies for Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohammad Shahid + 2 more
    • English
    Textile Waste Management: Strategies for Sustainability delves into solutions for sustainability surrounding the substantial waste generated during textile processing and manufacturing. In response to growing recognition of these issues, various stakeholders are calling for sustainable practices, circular economy strategies, regulatory interventions, and consumer education campaigns to minimize waste and promote recycling. This comprehensive book provides insights, analysis, and practical solutions for managing textile waste in a sustainable and responsible manner. It aims to contribute to a more sustainable future by addressing the complexities of textile waste management and advocating for successful strategies to reduce environmental impact and promote circularity.
  • Sustainability and Construction

    The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective
    • 1st Edition
    • Kamal Dhawan + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainability and Construction: The Global Context and the New Zealand Perspective explores various dimensions of sustainability in construction. It commences with a comprehensive discourse on the sustainability concept and its construction context.Next, it examines sustainability across the various phases of a typical construction project—from inception, through operationalization, to end-of-life management—on one hand, and, on the other, the sustainability of associated processes and domains such as supply chains, logistics, delivery models, and waste management. The narrative is extended through sustainability rating schemes, regenerative built environment, and the context of technology in construction. A strategic organizational viewpoint is presented through an integrated treatment of corporate sustainability, its assessment, reporting, and benchmarking, against the backdrop of the sustainability imperative. Stakeholder perspectives and the “wickedness” of sustainable construction in New Zealand conclude the work.The unique treatment of the overarching themes impacting sustainability in the global construction industry and their intersection with the New Zealand standpoint delivers a well-balanced and thoroughly researched resource. It is a value-added, highly visual text for engineers, students, researchers, policy makers, and industry stakeholders alike.
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management

    Computational Approaches and Modelling
    • 1st Edition
    • Syed Mithun Ali + 3 more
    • English
    Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Computational Approaches and Modelling provides a comprehensive understanding of how computational approaches can be leveraged to address the challenges associated with sustainable supply chain management. It offers insights into emerging and advanced modelling techniques to optimize supply chain operations while considering environmental, social, and economic factors. This book will be a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding and implementing sustainable supply chain management practices through computational approaches and modelling. This book helps researchers understand the opportunities, challenges, and solutions by developing innovative computational tools and techniques to integrate sustainability considerations into supply chain decision-making processes.
  • Effects of Climate Change in Movement Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12
    • English
    Effects of Climate Change in Movement Disorders, Volume 10 in the International Review of Movement Disorders series, highlights new advances in the field, with this updated volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Climate Change and the Global Burden of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Air Pollution and Neurotoxicity: The Role of Environmental Pollutants in Movement Disorders, Extreme Heat, Sleep Disruption, and the Glymphatic System: Implications for Parkinson’s Disease, Climate-Driven Changes in Vector-Borne Diseases and Neuroinfections: Risks for Movement Disorders, The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security and Nutritional Deficiencies in Movement Disorders, and much more.Other sections cover Invisible Invaders: The Emerging Threat of Microplastics to Brain Health and Movement Disorders, Socioeconomic and Healthcare Disparities in Climate-Related Vulnerability for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, The Role of Heat Stress, Oxidative Damage, and Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s disease Pathophysiology, Climate-Linked Disruptions in Medication Availability and Treatment Strategies in movement disorders, and more.
  • Automotive-Grade Electronics

    Reliability Design Theory, Development Process, and Full Lifetime Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Chenggang Zuo + 1 more
    • English
    Automotive-Grade Electronics: Reliability Design Theory, Development Process, and Full Lifetime Management provides readers with a comprehensive, up-to-date, expert, and best practice reference resource. The book fills a gap in the current literature by providing readers with a systematic exploration of reliability design theory, development processes, and full lifetime management of automotive-grade electronics, for both components and parts. The book takes a unique industry perspective, drawing upon the authors' two decades of experience in the electronics industry.
  • Alternative Construction Materials for Structures and Bridges

    • 1st Edition
    • Yail Jimmy Kim + 1 more
    • English
    Alternative Construction Materials for Structures and Bridges investigates a timely topic as there is, in the current, ever-changing environmental scenario, a substantial need for accomplishing sustainable structural systems that also exhibit robustness and resilience. Researchers, students, and the structural engineering community of practitioners will find in this volume novel ideas to improve the reliability of new constructions and extend the service life of existing structural components through non-conventional materials which also play a crucial role in the minimization of maintenance and rehabilitation frequency, extent, and costs. The volume discusses state-of-the-art subjects, such as high-performance concrete, lightweight concrete, self-consolidating rubberized concrete, shape memory alloys, non-metallic reinforcement, and other advanced composites. It presents a comprehensive overview of the performance of these materials, including mechanical properties, structural responses, durability, failure mechanisms, lifecycle analysis, and design recommendations, thus creating a compelling resource with the purpose of grounding its readers’ specialized understanding and driving the application of sought-after knowledge to practical endeavors.
  • Laser Processing

    Engineering Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Petr Hauschwitz
    • English
    Laser Processing: Engineering Fundamentals and Applications provides readers with practical explanations of the fundamentals of laser processing technology alongside guidance on how to effectively incorporate it into a variety of different engineering and manufacturing workflows. Common challenges and solutions are highlighted throughout, providing actionable guidance that will save time and money.The book starts with a section covering the fundamentals, including the basics on how lasers work, different laser generation modes, types of lasers, process parameters, and more. Optical experiment skills are integrated within chapters discussing beam delivery, measurement tools, and system setup, making the book useful for hands-on laser work.The second part of the book features chapters discussing different laser technologies in practice, such as micromachining, surface functionalization, engraving, drilling, cutting, cleaning, welding, additive manufacturing and more. The book concludes with chapters that outline the use of computational simulations in laser applications and safety considerations.
  • Construction and Application of Intelligent Driving Scenario Maps

    • 1st Edition
    • Bijun Li + 4 more
    • English
    Construction and Application of Intelligent Driving Scenario Maps systematically introduces the theory and practical application of map technology in intelligent driving, from algorithm design and key scenario map construction techniques to advanced applications, updating and validation, and future development prospects. The book examines multiple vehicle positioning technologies grounded in scene maps, assessing their effectiveness and applicability for enhancing intelligent driving systems. Various methodologies for constructing scene maps are explored, including algorithmic approaches and practical techniques that cater to different environments, thus enabling readers to understand their applicability.The book provides technical guidance and references for researchers, engineers, and relevant practitioners. In-depth discussion provides an appreciation of the significance of scenario maps to advanced methods for smoother and more efficient vehicle motion planning and control. It offers readers valuable insights and recommendations to drive and advance the development of intelligent vehicles, fostering innovation in this rapidly evolving field.