Forty-three international academics, researchers, and computer science professionals contribute 15 chapters demonstrating how mathematical models and computer software can be developed and applied for
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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
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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
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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
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,
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 integration of technology in education has provided tremendous opportunity for learners of all ages. In today’s technology-focused society, the traditional classroom setting is being transformed t
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 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
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This book is concerned with the design, development, and evaluation of a new form of interactive multimedia computer-aided learning (CAL): technology-assisted problem-solving (TAPS) packages, which in