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Contains work in the field of fluid mechanics. The basic formulations of fluid mechanics and their computer modelling are discussed, as well as the relationship between experimental and analytical results. Topics include: Convection, Heat and Mass Transfer; Experimental versus Simulation Methods; Computational Methods in Fluid Mechanics; and more.

Contains the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Environmental Problems in Coastal Regions and includes Oil and Chemical Spill Studies. This book covers such topics as: Remote sensing and prediction; Ecology and the coastal environment; Water quality issues; Wetlands; Sediment problems; and Coastal restoration, among others.

Starting from the traditional design process this book introduces a 3-dimensional geometric design process of urban and rural road design. It will prove to be a valuable textbook for undergraduate and graduate university students as well as road planning and design practitioners.

This book provides an overview of international perspectives regarding the latest innovations and results in different fields of education. In particular, it is addressed to all those who are interested in exploring methodologies and extending their knowledge of current research in education and training technologies.

Presents a view of sustainability that starts from the acknowledgment of physical conditions and limits that humans can no longer neglect. In the field of the criticism to GDP as an omni-comprehensive instrument, thia book also describes the methodology of the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW), proposed by H Daly and John Cobb in 1989.

A sustainable city is widely recognised as one that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This book covers many interrelated aspects of the urban environment from transport and mobility to social exclusions and addresses crime prevention.

A comprehensive guide to key environmental and health issues confronting the planet, this book enumerates approaches and techniques to address these issues, and provides real-world examples of good corporate citizenship.

Water pollution is a subject of public concern. The environmental problems caused by the increase of pollutant loads discharged into natural water bodies require the setting out of frameworks for regulation and control. This book contains papers presented at Ninth International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Water Pollution.

Contains the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment in the 21st Century that stress the continuous steady growth and research into the urban transport systems control aspects, information and simulation systems.

Waste Management is becoming one of the key problems of the modern world - an international issue that is intensified by the volume and complexity of society's domestic and industrial waste. This book features papers published at the Fourth International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment.

Reflects the developments in fluid mechanics. This book contains edited versions of the papers presented at the Seventh International Conference on Advances in Fluid Mechanics. It is useful for scientists, engineers and other professionals interested in the developments in theoretical and computational fluid mechanics.

Contains papers presented at the Sixth International Conference on Computer Simulation in Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation. This book covers a series of important topics on risk analysis and hazard mitigation, ranging from specific assessment of risk to mitigation associated with both natural and anthropogenic hazards.

Attention of mathematicians in recent years has been directed to a particular kind of functional equation, an integral equation, wherein the unknown function occurs under the integral sign. This book encompasses developments including preliminary backgrounds of formulations of integral equations governing the physical situation of the problems.

Combining sciences and thoughts is useful for the sustainability of ecosystems as well as for understanding human life. This Volume contains the proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Ecosystems and Sustainable Development that was held in Coimbra (Portugal) in September 2007.

Contains papers presented at the sixth International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures (ERES). This book provides a forum for the discussion of the developments in innovative design and construction of earthquake resistant structures as well as the retrofitting of existing buildings.

Water is one of the important natural resources found in the world. It is essential for supplying domestic, municipal, industrial, and agriculture needs. This volume contains the scientific papers presented at the 4th International Conference on Water Resources Management, held in Kos, Greece.

Containing papers from the second International Conference on Safety and Security Engineering, this volume provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of the developments in the theoretical and practical aspects of Safety and Security Engineering.

Provides an approach to coastal dynamics and shoreline protection. This book explores factors such as winds, sea level variations, offshore waves, and more. It introduces both undergraduate and graduate engineering students, as well as practicing engineers, to the different meteo-marine factors that influence coastal dynamics.

Publishes the proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Modelling, Measuring and Prediction of Water Pollution. Bringing together papers from world renowned experts in this field, this text encompasses themes such as: Wastewater Treatment; Re-use of Water; Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands; Coastal Areas and Seas; Oil Spills; and more.

Contains papers presented at the Third International Conference on Fluid Structure Interaction and the Eighth International Conference on Computational Modelling and Experimental Measurements of Free and Moving Boundary Problems.

Features contributions from health specialists, social and physical scientists and engineers, originally presented at the 'First International Conference on Environmental Exposure and Health'. This volume covers areas such as: Air exposure modelling and assessment; Indoor air quality and exposure; Exposure-dose reconstruction; and many others.

Contains most of the papers presented at the Ninth International Conference on Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture.

Addresses advances in the management of riverine systems, including advances in hydraulics and hydrology, water quality modelling, sediment transport, flood forecasting, environmental protection and information systems. This volume also includes a selection of the papers presented at the Third International Conference on River Basin Management.

This book contains most of the papers presented at the Sixth International Conference on Data Mining held in Skiathos, Greece. Twenty-five countries from all the continents are represented in the papers published in the book, offering a real multinational and multicultural range of experiences and ideas.

This book contains proceedings from the fifth International Conference on Ecosystems and Sustainable Development. With over 70 contributions divided into sections such as: Biodiversity; Conservation and management of ecological areas; Environmental and ecological policies; Natural resources management; Recovery of damaged areas and Remote sensing.

This book contains papers presented at two meetings with many shared interests - the Second International Conference on Maritime Heritage and the Fourth International Conference on Maritime Engineering

Today water resources are under extreme pressure all over the world. This book brings together the work of researchers and professionals currently involved in the development of technical and scientific skills thatcontribute to achieving water resources sustainability. Over 65 contributions originally presented at the Third International Conference on Water Resources Management are included. The wide variety of subjects covered are as follows: Hydrological Modelling; Groundwater Flow and Remediation; Reservoirs and Lakes; Coastal and Estuarial Problems; Water Quality; Pollution Control; River Basin Management; Water Management and Planning; Wastewater Treatment and Management; Irrigation Problems; Residential Water Management; Sustainable Water Use and Arid Region Problems.

The continuing need for better urban transport systems and a healthier environment has led to an increased level of research around the world. This is reflected in Urban Transport XI, which features the proceedings of the latest conference in this well-established series. The subjects covered are of primary importance for analysing the complex interaction of the urban transport environment and for establishing action strategies for transport and traffic problems. Over 85 papers are included and these highlight topics within the following areas: Urban Transport Systems, Public Transport Systems; Infrastructure and Maintenance; Safety and Security; Transport Sustainability; Accessibility and Mobility; Environmental Impacts; Air and Noise Pollution; Energy and Fuel; Integrated Land Use and Transport; Travel Demand Management; Traffic Control and Integration; Advanced Transport Systems; Simulation; Economic and Social Impacts and Cost and Investment Analysis.

Transportation in urban areas, with its related environmental and social impacts, is of significant concern for government policymakers and for the urban citizens who need efficient transport systems. This book presents extensive reviews of these systems to devise and then safeguard their operational use, maintenance, safety and security.

An increasing interest in renewable energy resources and the search for maintainable energy policies have inspired the research contributions included in this book. Energy production and distribution need to respond to the modern world's dependence on conventional fuels. To achieve this, cross-disciplinary collaborative research is required.