"This book covers the challenges of system theories, model driven software engineering, and ontologies for software engineering into a systematic method for engineering service oriented systems"--
"This book contains research and development on geotechnical engineering, geophysics and geothermal engineering, pavement engineering, engineering seismology, engineering geology, disaster mitigation,
"This book is a compilation of research in advanced modelling and simulation method adopted in mechanical and mechatronics engineering. In present time, ''Simulation'' is the buzzword for any discipli
"This book provides a discussion forum for adopting the state-of-the-art Computational Intelligence techniques in engineering and technology. This book not only deals with an introduction of the CI te
Contributors from nanotechnology and from water engineering explore possible applications of the former in the latter. Among their topics are scientific insights into modified and non-modified bio
This volume was inspired by the American Association of Engineering Education Board naming 2014-15 the Year of ACTION on Diversity. Engineering educators describe success stories from around the wo
Samui, Chakraborty, and Kim present developments in advanced computational techniques and new research areas in the diverse field of structural engineering. The chapters are written by more than fifte
A recent initiative within the civil engineering field is the use of nanotechnology and materials within the construction industry. While there has been great success in the adoption of various nanoma
This collection of nineteen articles on Kansei engineering, the principle of designing products based on human-like reactions and interaction, explores current scholarship in the integration of this J
"This book provides emerging research on the current and forthcoming trends in engineering and environmental sciences to resolve several issues plaguing researchers such as fossil fuel emission and cl
Researchers in mining and civil engineering show how engineering geology helps assure that geological factors are recognized, correctly interpreted, and presented for use in engineering practice w
"This book offers the latest scholarly research on the use of applied mathematics to enhance the current trends and productivity in mechanical engineering, highlighting theoretical foundations, real-w
"This book explores dynamic stability of hydraulic gates and engineering for flood prevention. It covers the history of gate failures and overview of vibration mechanisms, explores vibrations within r
Recent developments in information processing systems have driven the advancement of computational methods in the engineering realm. New models and simulations enable better solutions for problem-solv
The contributors to this volume define the terms and concepts for understanding gender bias in engineering and technology fields, and propose recommendations for enhancing mentoring practices to conne
"This book provides theoretical studies on propagation and microwave design of passive and active devices. It covers important studies introducing modern practical antenna and microwave circuits desig
Bioinspired materials can be defined as the organic or inorganic materials that mimic naturally occurring substances. With applications in a number of fields such as biomedical, chemical, mechanical,
"This book addresses the challenges encountered in multimedia data management by devising both classical and intelligent techniques. It highlights the essence of multimedia data management and enginee
"This book explores the underlying causes of traffic flow problems: transport and urban structures are optimized not as a system for the benefits of the society in a sustainable way but optimized for
Industrial ecology, eco-efficiency, and green chemistry are guiding the development of the next generation of materials, products, and processes. Considerable growth has been seen in the use of biocom
As the world continues to evolve technologically, people depend more heavily on energy-dependent systems to fulfill their daily needs. However, as these needs grow, it is important to develop sustaina
The rail-based transit system is a popular public transportation option, not just with members of the public but also with policy makers looking to install a form of convenient and rapid travel. Even
