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Approximate Methods in Structural Seismic Design
by A. ScarlatThis book examines the recent developments in computerized structural analysis and finite element analysis to re-appraise existing approximate techniques and to define their scope and limits more accurately. The book proposes new techniques and provides many numerical examples and comparisons with 'accurate' methods.
Chaos Applications in Telecommunications
by Rajeev BansalThe concept of transmitting information from one chaotic system to another derives from the observation of the synchronization of two chaotic systems. Having developed two chaotic systems that can be synchronized, scientists can modulate on one phase signal the information to be transmitted, and subtract (demodulate) the information from the corres
Smoothed Finite Element Methods
by G.R. Liu Nguyen TrungGenerating a quality finite element mesh is difficult and often very time-consuming. Mesh-free methods operations can also be complicated and quite costly in terms of computational effort and resources. Developed by the authors and their colleagues, the smoothed finite element method (S-FEM) only requires a triangular/tetrahedral mesh to achieve mo
Analytical Methods In Corrosion Science and Engineering (Corrosion Technology)
by Philippe Marcus Florian MansfeldDamage from corrosion costs billions of dollars per year. Controlling corrosion requires a fundamental, in-depth understanding of the mechanisms and phenomena involved, and this understanding is best achieved through advanced analytical methods. The first book to treat both surface analytical and electrochemical techniques in a single reference, An
Theory and Design of Seismic Resistant Steel Frames
by Federico Mazzolani Vincenzo PilusoA state-of-the-art summary of recent developments in the behaviour, analysis and design of seismic resistant steel frames. Much more than a simple background volume, it gives the most recent results which can be used in the near future to improve the codified recommendations for steel structures in seismic zones. It contains new material which cann
Principles of Structural Design
by Wai-Fah Chen Eric M. LuiMany important advances in designing high-performance structures have occurred over the last several years. Structural engineers need an authoritative source of information that thoroughly and concisely covers the foundational principles of the field. Comprising chapters selected from the second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, this book provides a tightly focused, economical guide to the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of structural design. Expert contributors discuss a wide variety of structures, including steel, aluminum, timber, and prestressed concrete, as well as reliability-based design and structures based on wind engineering.
LMIs in Control Systems: Analysis, Design and Applications
by Guang-Ren Duan Hai-Hua YuAlthough LMI has emerged as a powerful tool with applications across the major domains of systems and control, there has been a need for a textbook that provides an accessible introduction to LMIs in control systems analysis and design. Filling this need, LMIs in Control Systems: Analysis, Design and Applications focuses on the basic analysis and d
Statistical Curves and Parameters: Choosing an Appropriate Approach
by Michael E. TarterStatistical Parameters is a unique new guide to current statistical methods and research. Based on a series of interdisciplinary lectures for users of statistical methods in research and development, this book provides insights into data acquisition and statistical interpretation. The author discusses practical problems in a consistent methodologic
Method of Averaging for Differential Equations on an Infinite Interval: Theory and Applications (Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics)
by Vladimir BurdIn recent years, mathematicians have detailed simpler proofs of known theorems, have identified new applications of the method of averaging, and have obtained many new results of these applications. Encompassing these novel aspects, Method of Averaging of the Infinite Interval: Theory and Applications rigorously explains the modern theory of the me
Distribution, Integral Transforms and Applications (Analytical Methods and Special Functions)
by W. Kierat Urszula SztabaThe theory of distributions is most often presented as L. Schwartz originally presented it: as a theory of the duality of topological vector spaces. Although this is a sound approach, it can be difficult, demanding deep prior knowledge of functional analysis. The more elementary treatments that are available often consider distributions as limits o
Asphalt Science and Technology
by Arthur Usmani"Offers comprehensive, authoritative coverage of the chemistry, technology, and engineering of asphaltic products for paving, road construction, roofing, coatings, adhesives, and batteries. Analyzes microcracking and elucidates the mechanisms of degradation to aid the development of hot melt asphalt and increase longevity."
System Performance Evaluation: Methodologies and Applications
by Erol GelenbeThroughout successive generations of information technology, the importance of the performance evaluation of software, computer architectures, and computer networks endures. For example, the performance issues of transaction processing systems and redundant arrays of independent disks replace the virtual memory and input-output problems of the 70s.
The Theory of Quantaloids (Chapman & Hall/CRC Research Notes in Mathematics Series)
by K I RosenthalThis book presents a detailed account of the theory of quantaloids, a natural generalization of quantales. The basic theory, examples and construction are given and particular emphasis is placed on the free quantaloid construction, as well as on the perspective provided by enriched categories.
Conjugate Problems in Convective Heat Transfer (Heat Transfer)
by Abram S. DorfmanIllustrates Calculations Using Machine and Technological ProcessesThe conjugate heat transfer (CHT) problem addresses the thermal interaction between a body and fluid flowing over or through it. This is an essential consideration in nature and different areas of engineering, including mechanics, aerospace, nuclear engineering, biology, and meteorol
Stochastic Processes and Related Topics: Proceedings of the 12th Winter School, Siegmundsburg (Germany), February 27-March 4, 2000
by Marc Yor Hans-Jürgen Engelbert Rainer BuckdahnThis volume comprises selected papers presented at the 12th Winter School on Stochastic Processes and their Applications, which was held in Siegmundsburg, Germany, in March 2000. The contents include Backward Stochastic Differential Equations; Semilinear PDE and SPDE; Arbitrage Theory; Credit Derivatives and Models for Correlated Defaults; Three In
Principles of System Identification: Theory and Practice
by Arun K. TangiralaMaster Techniques and Successfully Build Models Using a Single ResourceVital to all data-driven or measurement-based process operations, system identification is an interface that is based on observational science, and centers on developing mathematical models from observed data. Principles of System Identification: Theory and Practice is an introductory-level book that presents the basic foundations and underlying methods relevant to system identification. The overall scope of the book focuses on system identification with an emphasis on practice, and concentrates most specifically on discrete-time linear system identification.Useful for Both Theory and PracticeThe book presents the foundational pillars of identification, namely, the theory of discrete-time LTI systems, the basics of signal processing, the theory of random processes, and estimation theory. It explains the core theoretical concepts of building (linear) dynamic models from experimental data, as well as the experimental and practical aspects of identification. The author offers glimpses of modern developments in this area, and provides numerical and simulation-based examples, case studies, end-of-chapter problems, and other ample references to code for illustration and training.Comprising 26 chapters, and ideal for coursework and self-study, this extensive text: Provides the essential concepts of identification Lays down the foundations of mathematical descriptions of systems, random processes, and estimation in the context of identification Discusses the theory pertaining to non-parametric and parametric models for deterministic-plus-stochastic LTI systems in detail Demonstrates the concepts and methods of identification on different case-studies Presents a gradual development of state-space identification and grey-box modeling Offers an overview of advanced topics of identification namely the linear time-varying (LTV), non-linear, and closed-loop identification Discusses a multivariable approach to identification using the iterative principal component analysis Embeds MATLAB® codes for illustrated examples in the text at the respective points Principles of System Identification: Theory and Practice presents a formal base in LTI deterministic and stochastic systems modeling and estimation theory; it is a one-stop reference for introductory to moderately advanced courses on system identification, as well as introductory courses on stochastic signal processing or time-series analysis.The MATLAB scripts and SIMULINK models used as examples and case studies in the book are also available on the author's website: http://arunkt.wix.com/homepage#!textbook/c397
Polynomial Invariants of Finite Groups
by Larry SmithWritten by an algebraic topologist motivated by his own desire to learn, this well-written book represents the compilation of the most essential and interesting results and methods in the theory of polynomial invariants of finite groups. From the table of contents: - Invariants and Relative Invariants - Finite Generation of Invariants - Constructio
Membrane Science and Technology
by Yoshihito Osada Tsutomu NakagawaThis volume covers the theory and applications of transport phenomena in synthetic membranes - describing modern membrane preparation methods, structures, characteristics and properties.;Examining different types of membranes and how they are used, Membrane Science and Technology: presents the physical and chemical fundamentals of membrane science;
Introduction to Scheduling (Chapman & Hall/CRC Computational Science)
by Yves Robert Frédéric VivienFull of practical examples, Introduction to Scheduling presents the basic concepts and methods, fundamental results, and recent developments of scheduling theory. With contributions from highly respected experts, it provides self-contained, easy-to-follow, yet rigorous presentations of the material.The book first classifies scheduling problems and
Reinforced Concrete Design with FRP Composites
by Hota V.S. GangaRao Narendra Taly P. V. VijayAlthough the use of composites has increased in many industrial, commercial, medical, and defense applications, there is a lack of technical literature that examines composites in conjunction with concrete construction. Fulfilling the need for a comprehensive, explicit guide, Reinforced Concrete Design with FRP Composites presents specific informat
Nonlinear Time Series: Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods (Chapman & Hall/CRC Monographs on Statistics and Applied Probability)
by Jiti GaoUseful in the theoretical and empirical analysis of nonlinear time series data, semiparametric methods have received extensive attention in the economics and statistics communities over the past twenty years. Recent studies show that semiparametric methods and models may be applied to solve dimensionality reduction problems arising from using fully
Soil-Structure Interaction: Numerical Analysis and Modelling
by John W. BullThis book describes how a number of different methods of analysis and modelling, including the boundary element method, the finite element method, and a range of classical methods, are used to answer some of the questions associated with soil-structure interaction.
Preconcentration Techniques for Natural and Treated Waters: High Sensitivity Determination of Organic and Organometallic Compounds, Cations and Anions
by T.R. CromptonEquipment used for the analysis of water is frequently insufficiently sensitive to be able to detect the low concentrations of organic and inorganic substances present in samples. Applying preconcentration to the sample prior to analysis means the results gained are more accurate and can be used to report trends more effectively. Each chapter of Pr
Handbook of Lipid Bilayers
by Derek MarshNow in its second edition, the Handbook of Lipid Bilayers is a groundbreaking work that remains the field's definitive text and only comprehensive source for primary physicochemical data relating to phospholipid bilayers. Along with basic thermodynamic data, coverage includes both dynamic and structural properties of phospholipid bilayers. It is an
Finite Strip Analysis of Bridges
by M.S. Cheung S.E. Chidiac W. LiIn-depth, comprehensive and up-to-date information on the powerful finite strip method of analysis of bridges. It is in three parts. The first introduces the method and gives the necessary background. The second explains the evolution of the method and the third part provides detailed information on the application of the method to highway bridges.