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Advances in Statistical Control, Algebraic Systems Theory, and Dynamic Systems Characteristics: A Tribute to Michael K. Sain (Systems & Control: Foundations & Applications)
by Anthony N. Michel Cheryl B. Schrader Chang-Hee WonThis volume is a collection of chapters covering recent advances in stochastic optimal control theory and algebraic systems theory. The book will be a useful reference for researchers and graduate students in systems and control, algebraic systems theory, and applied mathematics. Requiring only knowledge of undergraduate-level control and systems theory, the work may be used as a supplementary textbook in a graduate course on optimal control or algebraic systems theory.
Advances in Statistical Models for Data Analysis (Studies in Classification, Data Analysis, and Knowledge Organization)
by Isabella Morlini Tommaso Minerva Maurizio VichiThis edited volume focuses on recent research results in classification, multivariate statistics and machine learning and highlights advances in statistical models for data analysis. The volume provides both methodological developments and contributions to a wide range of application areas such as economics, marketing, education, social sciences and environment. The papers in this volume were first presented at the 9th biannual meeting of the Classification and Data Analysis Group (CLADAG) of the Italian Statistical Society, held in September 2013 at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Advances in Statistical Monitoring of Complex Multivariate Processes
by Uwe Kruger Lei XieThe development and application of multivariate statistical techniques in process monitoring has gained substantial interest over the past two decades in academia and industry alike. Initially developed for monitoring and fault diagnosis in complex systems, such techniques have been refined and applied in various engineering areas, for example mechanical and manufacturing, chemical, electrical and electronic, and power engineering. The recipe for the tremendous interest in multivariate statistical techniques lies in its simplicity and adaptability for developing monitoring applications. In contrast, competitive model, signal or knowledge based techniques showed their potential only whenever cost-benefit economics have justified the required effort in developing applications.Statistical Monitoring of Complex Multivariate Processes presents recent advances in statistics based process monitoring, explaining how these processes can now be used in areas such as mechanical and manufacturing engineering for example, in addition to the traditional chemical industry.This book:Contains a detailed theoretical background of the component technology.Brings together a large body of work to address the field's drawbacks, and develops methods for their improvement.Details cross-disciplinary utilization, exemplified by examples in chemical, mechanical and manufacturing engineering.Presents real life industrial applications, outlining deficiencies in the methodology and how to address them.Includes numerous examples, tutorial questions and homework assignments in the form of individual and team-based projects, to enhance the learning experience.Features a supplementary website including Matlab algorithms and data sets.This book provides a timely reference text to the rapidly evolving area of multivariate statistical analysis for academics, advanced level students, and practitioners alike.
Advances in Statistics - Theory and Applications: Honoring the Contributions of Barry C. Arnold in Statistical Science (Emerging Topics in Statistics and Biostatistics)
by N. Balakrishnan Hon Keung Tony Ng Indranil GhoshThis edited collection brings together internationally recognized experts in a range of areas of statistical science to honor the contributions of the distinguished statistician, Barry C. Arnold. A pioneering scholar and professor of statistics at the University of California, Riverside, Dr. Arnold has made exceptional advancements in different areas of probability, statistics, and biostatistics, especially in the areas of distribution theory, order statistics, and statistical inference. As a tribute to his work, this book presents novel developments in the field, as well as practical applications and potential future directions in research and industry. It will be of interest to graduate students and researchers in probability, statistics, and biostatistics, as well as practitioners and technicians in the social sciences, economics, engineering, and medical sciences.
Advances in Stem Cell Research (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine)
by Hossein Baharvand Nasser AghdamiAdvances in Stem Cell Research discusses recent advances in stem cell science, including therapeutic applications. This volume covers such topics as biomanufacturing iPS cells for therapeutic applications, techniques for controlling stem cell fate decisions, as well as current basic research in such areas as germ line stem cells, genomics and proteomics in stem cell research. It is a useful book for biology and clinical scientists, especially young investigators and stem cell biology students who are newly entering the world of stem cells research. The editors hope that the new knowledge and research outlined in this book will help contribute to new therapies for a wide variety of diseases that presently afflict humanity.
Advances in Stem Cell Therapy: Bench to Bedside (Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine #0)
by Nagwa El-BadriThe book reviews the main approaches for generation of differentiated cells from various types of stem cells, including embryonic, placental and cord blood stem cells through marrow, adipose tissue and dental pulp. The book starts with an overview of experimental protocols applied to generate insulin secreting cells, neural cells, heart cells, and other tissue specific cells ex vivo and in experimental animals. This is followed by exhaustive review of clinical trials in these pathologies. It continues with a comparison of the merits of successful transplantation in humans versus animal experimentation, and highlights the most promising clinical applications in the field. Special chapters are devoted to the topic of tissue engineering and modern synthetic and biological scaffolds. It is essential reading for scientists and researchers in tissue engineering and stem cell research as well as clinicians who are involved in developing or testing stem cell therapies.
Advances in Stereology for Neuroscience (Neuromethods #208)
by Javier Bernacer María García-AmadoThis volume discusses the latest advancements used in various stereological methods to study different neural structures. The chapters in this book cover topics such as microglia measurements, estimation of axonal length, morphological analysis of large nuclei such as the human caudate nucleus, assessments of tissue damage after spinal cord injury in rodents, and the application of automatic stereological methods and artificial intelligence to neural tissue. In the Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your laboratory. Cutting-edge and comprehensive, Advances in Stereology for Neuroscience is a valuable resource for researchers who are interested in learning more about this important and developing field.
Advances in Stochastic Structural Dynamics: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Stochastic Structural Dynamics-SSD '03, Hangzhou, China, May 26-28, 2003
by W. Q. Zhu G.Q. CaiCollection of technical papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Stochastic Structural Dynamics (SSD03) in Hangzhou, China during May 26-28, 2003. Topics include direct transfer substructure method for random response analysis, generation of bounded stochastic processes, and sample path behavior of Gaussian processes.
Advances in Stochastic and Deterministic Global Optimization (Springer Optimization and Its Applications #107)
by Panos M. Pardalos Anatoly Zhigljavsky Julius ŽilinskasCurrent research results in stochastic and deterministic global optimization including single and multiple objectives are explored and presented in this book by leading specialists from various fields. Contributions include applications to multidimensional data visualization, regression, survey calibration, inventory management, timetabling, chemical engineering, energy systems, and competitive facility location. Graduate students, researchers, and scientists in computer science, numerical analysis, optimization, and applied mathematics will be fascinated by the theoretical, computational, and application-oriented aspects of stochastic and deterministic global optimization explored in this book. This volume is dedicated to the 70th birthday of Antanas Žilinskas who is a leading world expert in global optimization. Professor Žilinskas's research has concentrated on studying models for the objective function, the development and implementation of efficient algorithms for global optimization with single and multiple objectives, and application of algorithms for solving real-world practical problems.
Advances in Stromatolite Geobiology (Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences #131)
by Joachim Reitner Gernot Arp Nadia-Valérie QuéricStromatolites are the most intriguing geobiological structures of the entire earth history since the beginning of the fossil record in the Archaean. Stromatolites and microbialites are interpreted as biosedimentological remains of biofilms and microbial mats. These structures are important environmental and evolutionary archives which give us information about ancient habitats, biodiversity, and evolution of complex benthic ecosystems. However, many geobiological aspects of these structures are still unknown or only poorly understood. The present proceedings highlight the new ideas and information on the formation and environmental setting of stromatolites presented at the occasion of the Kalkowsky Symposium 2008, held in Göttingen, Germany.
Advances in Structural Engineering and Rehabilitation: Select Proceedings of TRACE 2018 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #38)
by Sondipon Adhikari B. Bhattacharjee J. BhattacharjeeThis book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2018). The book covers a wide range of topics related to recent advancements in structural engineering, structural health monitoring, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, and earthquake-resistant structures. Based on case studies and laboratory investigations, the book highlights latest techniques and innovative methods for building repair and maintenance. Recent development in materials being used in structural rehabilitation and retrofitting is also discussed. The contents of this book can be useful for researchers and professionals working in structural engineering and allied areas.
Advances in Structural Engineering: Materials, Volume Three
by Vasant MatsagarThe book presents research papers presented by academicians, researchers, and practicing structural engineers from India and abroad in the recently held Structural Engineering Convention (SEC) 2014 at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi during 22 - 24 December 2014. The book is divided into three volumes and encompasses multidisciplinary areas within structural engineering, such as earthquake engineering and structural dynamics, structural mechanics, finite element methods, structural vibration control, advanced cementitious and composite materials, bridge engineering, and soil-structure interaction. Advances in Structural Engineering is a useful reference material for structural engineering fraternity including undergraduate and postgraduate students, academicians, researchers and practicing engineers.
Advances in Structural Engineering: Select Proceedings of FACE 2019 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #74)
by K. V. L. Subramaniam Mohd Ataullah KhanThis book contains selected papers in the area of structural engineering from the proceedings of the conference, Futuristic Approaches in Civil Engineering (FACE) 2019. In the area of construction materials, the book covers high quality research papers on raw materials and manufacture of cement, mixing, rheology and hydration, admixtures, characterization techniques and modeling, fiber-reinforced concrete, repair and retrofitting of concrete structures, novel testing techniques such as digital image correlation (DIC). Research on sustainable building materials like Geopolymer concrete and recycled aggregates are covered. In the area of earthquake engineering, papers related to the seismic response of load-bearing unreinforced masonry walls, reinforced concrete frame and buildings with dampers are covered. Additionally, there are chapters on structures subjected to vehicular impact and fire. The contents of this book will be useful for graduate students, researchers and practitioners working in the areas of concrete, earthquake and structural engineering.
Advances in Structural Engineering—Optimization: Emerging Trends in Structural Optimization (Studies in Systems, Decision and Control #326)
by Gebrail Bekdaş Sinan Melih Nigdeli Aylin Ece Kayabekir Melda YucelThis book is an up-to-date source for computation applications of optimization, prediction via artificial intelligence methods, and evaluation of metaheuristic algorithm with different structural applications. As the current interest of researcher, metaheuristic algorithms are a high interest topic area since advance and non-optimized problems via mathematical methods are challenged by the development of advance and modified algorithms. The artificial intelligence (AI) area is also important in predicting optimum results by skipping long iterative optimization processes. The machine learning used in generation of AI models also needs optimum results of metaheuristic-based approaches.This book is a great source to researcher, graduate students, and bachelor students who gain project about structural optimization. Differently from the academic use, the chapter that emphasizes different scopes and methods can take the interest and help engineer working in design and production of structural engineering projects.
Advances in Structural Integrity for Mechanical, Civil, and Aerospace Applications: Proceedings of SICE 2022, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Phani Mylavarapu Sai Sidhardh S. Suriya Prakash Ratna Kumar AnnabattulaThis book presents select proceedings of the 4th Structural Integrity Conference and Exhibition (SICE-2022), organized at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. This book includes chapters written by eminent scientists and academicians broadly working in aerospace, civil, and mechanical and materials engineering within the areas of structural integrity, life prediction, and condition monitoring. These chapters are classified under the domains of aerospace, fracture mechanics, fatigue, civil structures, experimental techniques, computation mechanics, molecular dynamics and nanostructures, smart materials, energy impact, dynamics, mechanisms, structural optimization, composites, AI/ML applications, additive and advanced manufacturing, bio-engineering, structural health monitoring, nondestructive testing, and damage and failure analysis. The book can be a valuable reference for researchers, students and practicing engineers.
Advances in Structural Integrity: Proceedings of SICE 2016
by Raghu Prakash Vikram Jayaram Ashok SaxenaThis book includes selected technical papers presented at the First Structural Integrity Conference and Exhibition (SICE-2016). The papers, by eminent scientists and academicians working in the areas of structural integrity, life prediction, and condition monitoring, are classified under the domains of: aerospace, fracture mechanics, fatigue, creep-fatigue interactions, civil structures, experimental techniques, computation mechanics, polymer and metal matrix composites, life prediction, mechanical design, energy and transport, bio-engineering, structural health monitoring, nondestructive testing, failure analysis, materials processing, stress corrosion cracking, reliability and risk analysis. The contents of this volume will be useful to researchers, students and practicing engineers alike.
Advances in Structural Integrity: Structural Integrity Over Multiple Length Scales (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Krishna Jonnalagadda Alankar Alankar Nagamani Jaya Balila Tanmay BhandakkarThis book comprises the proceedings of the 3rd Structural Integrity Conference and Exhibition (SICE 2020). The contents of the volume focus on structural integrity, life prediction, and condition monitoring which are reclassified under the domains of aerospace, fracture mechanics, fatigue, creep-fatigue interactions, civil structures, experimental techniques, computation mechanics, structural health monitoring, nondestructive testing, failure analysis, materials processing, stress corrosion cracking, reliability and risk analysis. This book will be a useful reference for students, researchers and practitioners.
Advances in Structural Mechanics and Applications: Proceedings of ASMA-2021 (Structural Integrity #19)
by Satyabrata Choudhury Subhrajit Dutta José António Fonseca de Oliveira CorreiaThe proceedings of the conference is going to benefit the researchers, academicians, students and professionals in getting enlightened on latest technologies on structural mechanics, structure and infrastructure engineering. Further, work on practical applications of developed scientific methodologies to civil structural engineering will make the proceedings more interesting and useful to practicing engineers and structural designers.
Advances in Structural Mechanics and Applications: Proceedings of ASMA-2021 (Volume 2) (Structural Integrity #26)
by Satyabrata Choudhury Subhrajit Dutta José António Fonseca de Oliveira CorreiaThe proceedings of the conference is going to benefit the researchers, academicians, students and professionals in getting enlightened on latest technologies on structural mechanics, structure and infrastructure engineering. Further, work on practical applications of developed scientific methodologies to civil structural engineering will make the proceedings more interesting and useful to practicing engineers and structural designers.
Advances in Structural Mechanics and Applications: Proceedings of ASMA-2021 (Volume 3) (Structural Integrity #27)
by Satyabrata Choudhury Subhrajit Dutta José António Fonseca de Oliveira CorreiaThe proceedings of the conference is going to benefit the researchers, academicians, students and professionals in getting enlightened on latest technologies on structural mechanics, structure and infrastructure engineering. Further, work on practical applications of developed scientific methodologies to civil structural engineering will make the proceedings more interesting and useful to practicing engineers and structural designers.
Advances in Structural Technologies: Select Proceedings of CoAST 2019 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #81)
by Sondipon Adhikari Anjan Dutta Satyabrata ChoudhuryThis book comprises select proceedings of the National Conference on Advances in Structural Technology (CoAST 2019). It brings together different applied and technological aspects of structural engineering. The main topics covered in this book include solid mechanics, composite structures, fluid-structure interaction, soil-structure interaction, structural safety, and structural health monitoring. The book also focuses on emerging structural materials and the different behavior of civil, mechanical, and aerospace structural systems. Given its contents, this book will be a useful reference for researchers and practitioners working in structural safety and engineering.
Advances in Structural Vibration: Select Proceedings of ICOVP 2017 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Subashisa Dutta Santosha Kumar Dwivedy Esin InanThis book consists of selected and peer-reviewed papers presented at the 13th International Conference on Vibration Problems (ICOVP 2017). The topics covered in this book include different structural vibration problems such as dynamics and stability under normal and seismic loading, and wave propagation. The book also discusses different materials such as composite, piezoelectric, and functionally graded materials for improving the stiffness and damping properties of structures. The contents of this book can be useful for beginners, researchers and professionals interested in structural vibration and other allied fields.
Advances in Structural Vibration: Selected works from COBEM 2023 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Paulo Kurka Milton PereiraThis book is a compilation of selected works presented at COBEM 2023, emphasizing the field of dynamics and vibrations. It showcases a diverse array of cutting-edge research, ranging from the investigation of metastructures for vibration attenuation in crankshafts to the application of metamaterials for reducing wind tower vibrations. Each chapter offers unique insights and advancements in structural dynamics and vibrations. With contributions encompassing experimental investigations, analytical studies, and practical applications, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the field.
Advances in Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization: Proceedings of the 12th World Congress of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO12)
by Axel Schumacher Thomas Vietor Sierk Fiebig Kai-Uwe Bletzinger Kurt MauteThe volume includes papers from the WSCMO conference in Braunschweig 2017 presenting research of all aspects of the optimal design of structures as well as multidisciplinary design optimization where the involved disciplines deal with the analysis of solids, fluids or other field problems. Also presented are practical applications of optimization methods and the corresponding software development in all branches of technology.
Advances in Structures, Systems and Materials: Select Proceedings of ERCAM 2019 (Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering)
by Krishna R. Reddy M. Vinyas Amelia LojaThis book comprises select peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on Emerging Research in Civil, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering (ERCAM-2019). The contents focus on the latest research trends in engineering materials, mechanics, structures and systems. A wide variety of interesting problems in civil, aeronautical and mechanical engineering have been addressed in this book through various experimental, numerical and analytical methods. The topics covered also provide insight into the challenges prevailing in the aforementioned engineering domains and the potential solutions to address those. Given the contents, the book is a valuable resource for students as well as researchers.