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Provides an introduction to the state-of-the-art in computer modelling of corrosion and related electrochemical processes. Aimed at corrosion engineers, physicists, and model developers, this book contains contributions from the researchers and developers of corrosion modelling tools and users who apply the technology in their industry.

Presents the fundamental elements and theories in fracture and damage analysis. This book also presents the research and advances in the development of the analytical and practical approaches required to assess the materials damage and the durability of structures.

This text and CD-ROM is dedicated to the problem of flight control over the sea at low altitudes, and is concerned particularly with Ekranoplanes: a breed of aircraft which use low resistance of ground effect flight.

This volume explores seismic isolation as an alternative and performance-based design approach to minimize earthquake induced loads and resulting damage in low to medium-rise buildings. It demonstrates its capability to decouple a structure from the damaging effects of ground acceleration.

The papers in this volume cover topics such as: landfill design, construction and monitoring; waste pre-treatment; hazardous waste, disposal and incineration; clean technologies; biological treatment of waste and more.

Exploring the latest experiences, achievements and state-of-the-art practices and methodologies in sustainability and the urban environment, this book contains 70 papers presented at the Third International Conference on the Sustainable City.

A range of topics relating to advanced types of structures, particularly those based on new concepts or new types of materials. Originally presented at the Second International Conference on High Performance Structures and Materials, the papers contain detailed developments in design, optimization, manufacturing and experimentation.

Highlighting the monitoring, analysis and modelling of environmental problems in coastal regions, including sea, air and other phenomena, this book features papers from the fifth international conference on the subject.

Reflecting the broad range of research work currently being carried out in academia and industry, this book contains the proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Structures Under Shock and Impact.

This title contains edited versions of papers presented at the Eighth International Conference on Advanced Computational Methods in Heat Transfer. This conference series provides a forum for presentation and discussion of advanced topics, new approaches and application of advanced computational methods to heat transfer problems.

This theoretical and practical discussion of deployable structures formulates and solves the complex engineering design problems with which they are associated. It provides a general overview and then moves on to focus on strut deployable structures of the self-locking type.

This text presents ideas and experiences from work carried out in the field of offshore engineering worldwide. It contains the proceedings of the Tenth International Symposium on Offshore Engineering, held in September 1997.

A reference for those who need to acquire detailed knowledge of the formulation, implementation, and practical applications of BEM in dynamics. The author presents research on BEM in dynamics of continua. The main emphasis is on the development of the different boundary element formulations.

Water Resources Management VIII contains papers presented at the eighth conference in a biennial series organised by the Wessex Institute. First held in 2001, the Conference includes the work of scientists, practitioners and other experts regarding the sustainable management of water resources.

Diverse topics covered in this title containing the conference proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Energy and Sustainability involve interdisciplinary cooperation to arrive at optimum solutions, including materials, energy networks, new energy resources, storage solutions, waste to energy systems, smart grids and many others.

The papers presented at the conference, contained in this book, cover not only new research from all over the world related to ecological problems, but also new ideas and emerging concepts resulting from interdisciplinary efforts of scientists, engineers and economists.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction, and Operations contains the proceedings of the first in a planned series of conferences dealing with design coordination, construction, maintenance, operation and decommissioning.

Managing Complexity is the first book that clearly defines the concept of Complexity, explains how Complexity can be measured and tuned, and describes the seven key features of Complex Systems: 1. Connectivity 2. Autonomy 3. Emergency 4. Nonequilibrium 5. Non-linearity 6. Self-organisation 7. Co-evolution

The Conference on Boundary Elements and Mesh Reduction Methods (BEM/MRM) is recognised as the international forum for the latest advances in these techniques and their applications in science and engineering.

Urban Transport XXI contains the proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment. The series of annual conferences organised by the Wessex Institute was first held in 1995

SUSI XIII contains the proceedings of the 13th International Conference in the successful series of Structures under Shock and Impact.

Containing papers presented at the 9th International Conference on Computer Simulation in Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation this book covers a series of important topics of current research interests and many practical applications.

This book contains the 14th proceedings of the, very successful, International conference on Railway Engineering Design and Optimization (COMPRAIL 2014), which began in 1987.

Urban Transport XX contains the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment. Topics covered include: Transport Strategies; Public Transport Systems; Environmentally Friendly Transport Modes; Pedestrians and Traffic; Environmental Impact; Intelligent Transport Systems; Transport Safety and Security;

The book examines issues related to whether some forms of development are compatible with environmental protection, particularly in cases of possible serious contamination and toxicity.

Risk Analysis, Assessment and Management; Human Factors; Incident Management; Infrastructure Protection; Construction Safety and Security; Traffic Safety and Security; Safety in the Design of Road Networks in Ordinary and Emergency Conditions; Modelling and Experiments; Modelling Studies; Soil and Food Contamination; Air Pollution Issues;

City Planning; Environmental Management; Environmental Policies and Planning; regional Planning; Cultural Heritage; Sustainability and the Built Environment; Sustainable Tourism; Sustainable Solutions in Emerging Countries; Environmental Economics; Energy Resources; Sustainability Assessment and Management; Waste Management

The contents of this book are related to composite mechanics, nonlinear plate and shell mechanics, damage mechanics, elasto-plastic mechanics, visco-elastic mechanics, piezoelectric elastic mechanics and nonlinear dynamics, which embody the combination and integration among solid mechanics, material science and nonlinear science.

The Method of Response Functions in Psychology and Sociology is aimed at Mathematical Psychologists; Mathematical Sociologists; Applied Psychologists; Sociologists and Social Practitioners. It will also be suitable for use on undergraduate as well as graduate and postgraduate courses specializing in these areas.

Armed with the extraordinary occurrence of retrieving Edgar's small suitcase and its contents from the Titanic, Enrique Dick embarked on a journey of discovery into his maternal family history. The result is a book that not only uncovers family secrets and historical facts, but also opens a window into lives that impacted history.