Technology & Engineering - General

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: R. W. KidnerISBN-10: 144743854XISBN-13: 9781447438540Publisher:...

Climate change mitigation and adaptation are key challenges of the 21st century. These challenges include global energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels, which are addressed in global energy policies. About two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions are linked to the burning of fossil...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The ninth national conference on applied geochemistry in China will be held in Chengdu, hosted by the committee of applied geochemistry, Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry (CSMPG). In order to facilitate the academic exchange on applied geochemistry, this Special Issue is intended...

In this groundbreaking work, pioneering scientist Joseph Priestley explores the nature of electricity through a series of original experiments. From his famous discovery of the inverse relationship between current and resistance to his investigations of electrical conductivity and magnetic force, Priestley's work sheds light...

This Special Issue aimed to compile original and cutting-edge research works in the fields of plasma process, polymerization, synthesis, characterization, treatment, modification, manufacturing, and applications of functional plasma-processed polymers.Author: Choon-Sang ParkISBN-10: 3036586091ISBN-13: 9783036586090Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/17/2023Pages: 172Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x...

Beneath the Boom Pole offers insight into the physical, mental, technical, and social skills necessary to be a performance artist, which all boom operators are. Like Behind the Sound Cart, this is not just a book; it's a film course. With the advancement of...

NOTE: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives you the flexibility to take only what you need to class and add your own notes -- all at an affordable price. For loose-leaf editions that include MyLabTM or MasteringTM, several versions may exist...

The Musician's Ai Handbook is a comprehensive look at how musicians, artists, songwriters, producers, and anyone in the music business can use artificial intelligence as a highly creative tool to generate new ideas and help to promote their music. It's packed with useful how-to's...

The recent pandemic has united the world in an unprecedented solidarity and appreciation for the unknown and the unseen. The variety of governmental and individual responses is evidence of our global lack of preparedness for such situations. A renewed appreciation for the importance of...

Currently, at the dawn of 5G networks, and the era of the Internet-of-Things, wireless and mobile networking is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. In this landscape, security and privacy turn into decisive factors. That is, the mobile and wireless ecosystem is an ideal playground for many...

System safety is unique in that it involves a simple straight forward process that has been proven effective during many years of application on many different types of systems. It is a proactive practice that is based on the concept of preventing mishaps through...

Impedance matching is required in most analog and RFMW circuits so that maximum power transfer can take place between a source and load. There are a number of ways to provide matching. A simple way to match a transmission line to its load is...

This antiquarian book contains a detailed guide to building and using radio control systems for model ships, boats, and aircraft. Complete with step-by-step instructions and a wealth of helpful diagrams, this book is perfect for those with a keen interest in making their own...

Goat milk in terms of its composition is very similar to mother's milk, it is easier to digest than cow's milk, it has a high content of essential amino acids and fatty acids, it can be used by those who are lactose and casein...

This Special Issue of Buildings, entitled "Tradition and Innovation in Construction Project Management," serves as a platform to showcase cutting-edge international research and development in this important field. The issue aims to explore the interplay between tradition and innovation in construction project management and...

This comprehensive guide to mine accounting provides a thorough examination of the methods and forms used by leading mining companies in North America. Charlton's work covers all aspects of accounting for mining activities, from exploration and development to production and closure. This invaluable resource...

The digitalization of the energy sector is of paramount importance and, at the same time, an ever-increasing phenomenon. For example, it is worth noting how IoT technologies and the widespread utilization of digital twins are changing the way in which energy systems and fluid...

You - Coax - and Smith: A guide to drawing and using the Smith Chart with transmission lines, takes the reader through AC impedance measurements and transformation to polar coordinates as the smith chart. It includes several applications such as determining the impedance of...

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy...

This book is designed in the light of the new guidelines of research. The 21st century is an era of globalization and technology which occupies the prime position. In this context, writing a text book on "Research Ethics in Computer Science" assumes special significance...

Mid-century retro speculative fiction. Nine new stories and three essays on our obsession and entanglement with technology, based on historical fact, in the Zeitgeist of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. With 31 archival pictures. Gilles Messier was born in Winnipeg in 1989. As an...

We use inventions daily and enjoy their advantages. But what do we really know about their origins and history? This book provides details about inventions that have changed the world. From ancient inventions such as the wheel to modern inventions such as the internet.Author:...

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Robotics and intelligent systems are key technologies to promote efficient and innovative applications in the most diverse domains (industry, healthcare, agriculture, construction, mobility, etc.), performing and supporting activities that are not suitable to be performed by humans. Such activities are frequently time-consuming, repetitive tasks...

Over the past decade, the field of robotics has become increasingly popular among educators and researchers alike as a powerful tool for enhancing learning experiences. From preschool to high school students, educational robotics has shown the potential to improve cognitive and social skills, while...

This Special Issue on advanced sensor technologies contains contributions on the latest developments in mobile robotic systems and related research. Various topics with different ideas and applications from mobile robotics have found their place. New ideas are presented for mobile robots that specialise in...

The parallel robot, a kind of robot that utilizes multiple closed-loop branch chains jointly connecting and driving the moving platform, is an important part of modern robotics, with outstanding advantages of high stiffness, high precision and high speed. Parallel robots can efficiently change performance...

Advanced intelligent control is a rapidly developing, complex and challenging field with significant practical importance and potential applications. The authors aim to stimulate advancements in science and technology by addressing this field and presenting new trends in the design, control and applications of real-time...

Robotic manipulators are becoming increasingly complex systems in order to meet market demands for their safer and more flexible use. Complex robotic systems are modifying the way robots are perceived and exploited in several areas. The effectiveness of these systems is challenged by new...

This book is a practical guide to the design and installation of sanitary house drainage systems. It covers a wide range of topics including plumbing fixtures, waste pipes, and septic tanks, and provides detailed information on the methods and materials required for each. This...

Aeronautics is an introductory guide to the principles of flight and aircraft design. It covers topics such as airfoils, aircraft stability, and the effects of altitude and temperature on flight performance. The book also includes a brief history of aviation and a discussion of...

With the continuously growing need for more fuel-efficient and sustainable vehicles, the characterisation and modelling of metal forming processes has been indispensable in the development of new products. In the automotive and aviation sector, low-strength structural components are commonly produced from aluminium alloys, and...

Multimedia is the display and combination of text, images, audio and video with link- ages and tools that allow people to access, cooperate, establish and interact with one another using a computer. To begin with, there should be a machine that can organise and...

In our daily lives, embedded systems have become an essential part of our lives. It can bea mobile phone, a smartcard, a music player, a router or any other electronic device that israpidly changing our lives. An embedded system is defined as a group...

Traditional computing, which was formerly limited to a desktop or laptop, is no longer the case.Gubbi et al.1 define it as "intelligent things such as machinery, infrastructures, the environment, gadgets and peripherals for consumer use in everyday usage" that are linked through the internet.Previously,...

Graduate students in mathematics, who want to travel light, will find this book invaluable; impatient young researchers in other fields will enjoy it as an instant reference to the highlights of modern analysis. Starting with general topology, it moves on to normed and seminormed...

Tropentag is the largest interdisciplinary conference in Europe on development oriented research in the fields of sub-/tropical agriculture, food security, natural resource management and rural development. Taking place annually, Tropentag 2020 turned out to be a special challenge. Originally planned to take place in...

This book presents a sample of theoretical and practical advances in applied sciences in the study of technical historical and/or industrial heritage. It covers several applications, such as geometric modelling and virtual reconstruction, computer-aided design and kinematic simulation, history of manufacturing, digital techniques in...

This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural...

Computed Tomography(CT)is a widely used imaging technique in medical diagnosis. It relies on collecting data about an object from multiple views representing its projections and subsequently using these data to construct an image. Among the latest advances in CT is the utilization of cone-beam...

The resonant laser ionisation uses the fact that each element has specific frequencies to absorb and emit light. By choosing the correct resonance it is possible to excite and ionise only the desired element. The line width has to be in the range of...

Debates about global warming, a growing shortage of clean water, deforestation, pollution, degradation of the oceans, biodiversity and waste permeate public spaces and private discussions. Unsustainable growth is the underlying force driving all these crises yet is virtually absent from public discourse. Since World...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

A comprehensive step-by-step approach for Manufacturing Professionals to Embark on a Digital Transformation journey to take on Competition and be Sustainable as part of your business strategy. With help of this book, one can relate easily the advance manufacturing techniques with conventional wisdom and...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

The book provides greater knowledge and understanding about various complex problems arising in different domains of the engineering field and their corresponding solutions based on numerical decision-making. Use of Computational Intelligence in problem investigation and solving involves developing mathematical models, formulating scientific equations by...

This reprint aims to disseminate the latest research achievements, findings, and ideas in the robotics field, with particular focus on the Italian scenario. It covers a range of topics related to the theory, design, practice, and applications of robots, such as robot design and...