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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book covers the structural analysis and design of buried gravity flow conduits, including traditional pipes, arches, box conduits, and buried bridges with spans up to 80 ft (25 m) and greater. The text primarily covers concrete, corrugated metal, and plastic conduits but is generally applicable to other materials. Applications include culverts, storm drains, sewers, and pedestrian and vehicular crossings.The book is intended to introduce the subject to practitioners new to the field, as well as provide detailed information for those with prior experience. The opening chapter presents historical background and basic design models to introduce important concepts and then follows with chapters devoted to materials, soils, soil-conduit interaction, and guidance on the use of finite elements for analysis. Then design methods for evaluating soil-conduit systems are presented, along with guidance on important considerations during installation. The book concludes with field experiences of when things went wrong and why.Analysis and Design of Gravity Flow Conduits and Buried Bridges offers a unified and comprehensive guide for practicing engineers working on buried pipe design, private consultants, and product manufacturers, as well as researchers in the area.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the ever-evolving landscape of cancer treatment, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) with medical science marks a groundbreaking shift toward more precise, efficient, and personalized healthcare. Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Cancer Care: Precision Diagnosis and Patient-Centric Healthcare delves into the transformative power of AI, offering a comprehensive exploration of its role in enhancing cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient management. This edited volume brings together leading experts and researchers who illuminate the latest advancements in AI technologies applied to oncology. From machine learning algorithms that predict cancer progression to sophisticated imaging techniques that improve diagnostic accuracy, this book covers a spectrum of innovations reshaping cancer care. Key highlights include precision diagnosis, uncovering how AI-driven tools are revolutionizing the early detection and accurate classification of various cancer types, leading to better patient outcomes; patient-centric approaches, exploring the shift toward personalized medicine, where AI tailors treatment protocols to individual patient profiles, ensuring more effective and targeted therapies; and ethical and practical considerations, gaining insights into the ethical, practical, and regulatory challenges of integrating AI in healthcare, emphasizing the need for patient privacy and data security. Additionally, the book looks ahead to the potential future applications of AI in oncology, including predictive analytics, robotic surgery, and beyond. Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Cancer Care is an essential resource for medical professionals, researchers, and students seeking to understand the intersection of AI and oncology. It offers a visionary perspective on how cutting-edge technology is poised to enhance patient care and transform the fight against cancer.This book - focuses on the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and cancer diagnosis within the healthcare sector - emphasizes the real-world impact of artificial intelligence in improving cancer detection, treatment, and overall patient care - covers artificial intelligence algorithms, machine learning techniques, medical image analysis, predictive modeling, and patient care applications - explores how artificial intelligence technologies enhance the patient's experience, resulting in better outcomes and reduced healthcare disparities - provides readers with an understanding of the mathematics underpinning machine learning models, including decision trees, support vector machines, and deep neural networks It is primarily written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, computer science and engineering, biomedical engineering, and information technology.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book heralds a new era in instrumentation and measurements. It combines artificial intelligence (AI) and wireless communications technologies with instrumentation and measurement systems to function as a single unit. AI has advanced considerably due to deep learning utilizing artificial neural networks, availability of large and curated datasets, implementation of a new generation of fast processors having millions of transistors in chips, advanced algorithms, competitive commercial interests, and interests of governments to gain advantages. At the same time, new and highly advanced wireless technologies open new frontiers in communication systems, both technologically and in terms of applications aspects. Advanced technologies such as 5G and 6G networks enable easy use of communication systems by billions of people as well as by billions of machine-to-machine systems.In this book, the communication principles are explained and the implementation of AI on wireless networks is discussed. Many examples are provided. The author discusses instruments and instrumentation networks, modern sensors, and transducers in detail.AI is the technology humans have created where the machines do not only assist us but also think for us creatively in some cases, excelling humans thinking and reasoning. This book includes a chapter explaining how this is done, backed up with more than 50 figures. The security issues, fairness, efficiency, and social impact and acceptance of AI are highlighted. As explained in this book, AI and wireless communications are changing our lives in many ways, including entertainment, games, social interactions, medicine and healthcare, R&D, automated living, intelligent transport systems, finance and economy, and the Internet of Things.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kriging can be used to determine optimal unbiased predictions for regionalized variables and has been shown to be a powerful tool in slope reliability analysis for reliability-based design. This is the first book to systematically cover the basic theory and applications of the method in slope reliability assessment. The book gives an extensive and detailed presentation of principles and applications, introducing geostatistics and the basic theory of Kriging before addressing the challenges in the application of Kriging in slope reliability analysis. The latest advancements in Kriging application methods are introduced, which enhance computational accuracy and reduce model errors. These include optimization algorithms for spatial parameters in Kriging, adaptive modeling of spatial correlation structures, efficient sampling methods based on Monte Carlo simulation, quantitative analysis of slope failure risks, and reliability analysis methods for unreinforced and reinforced slopes based on conditional random fields. Several case studies are presented to illustrate the practical application and implementation procedures, bridging theory, and practical engineering.Kriging in Slope Reliability Analysis particularly suits consulting engineers, researchers, and postgraduate students.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Microbial Pigments: Applications in Food and Beverage Industry offers a comprehensive and updated review of the impact of microbial pigments as value-added products in the food and beverage industry. Microbes produce a range of valuable pigments such as carotenoids, flavins, melanins, quinines, and violacein. The book explores the use of microbial pigments as additives, antioxidants, color intensifiers, and functional food ingredients. It discusses pigment isolation and processing technologies. It covers a range of applications across products like jams, spreads, frozen desserts, and beverages. The book also discusses food safety and toxicology aspects.Key features - Explores the various microbial pigments and their sources - Reviews the pigment isolation, production, and processing techniques - Discusses the potential application of pigments across a range of products in the food and beverage industry - Includes the latest innovations and patents awarded in use of microbial pigments as value-added food products The book is meant for researchers, academic and industry experts in food biotechnology, food processing, and food microbiology.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The book presents a detailed and unified treatment of the theory and applications of optimization applied to control and modeling, focusing on nature-inspired optimization algorithms to optimally tune the parameters of linear and nonlinear controllers and models, with emphasis on tower crane systems and other representative applications.Classical and Modern Optimization Techniques Applied to Control and Modeling combines classical and modern approaches to optimization, based on the authors' experience in the field, and presents in a unified structure the essential aspects of optimization in control and modeling from a control engineer's point of view. It covers linear and nonlinear controllers, and neural networks based on reinforcement learning are considered and analyzed because of the need to reduce the complexity of the controllers and their design so that they can be practical to implement as low-cost automation solutions. The chapters are designed to quickly make the concepts of optimization, control, reinforcement learning, and neural networks understandable to readers with limited experience.This book is intended for a broad audience, including undergraduate and graduate students, engineers (designers, practitioners, and researchers), and anyone facing challenging control problems.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book offers a clear exploration of cutting-edge semiconductor circuit technologies and their practical applications. It covers topics like advanced transistor design, low-power consumption techniques, and high-performance circuit design.Circuit Design for Modern Applications explores the recent innovations in semiconductor technology. Bandgap reference circuits, quad model transistors, voltagecontrolled oscillators, LDO regulators, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, operational amplifiers, low-power CNTFET-based quaternary multipliers, and STT MRAM-based cache memory for multicore systems are discussed. It points out the difficulties in designing CMOS analog and RF circuits for mmWave applications and looks into newly developed field-effect transistors for an alternate solution. Innovative devices such as III-V material-based HEMTs, and junctionless FETs are discussed. The book also looks at creative ways to improve circuit performance and energy efficiency, which is a useful resource for academics, researchers, and industry experts working in semiconductors.This book will help the readers to stay on the cutting edge of contemporary circuit design technologies, covering various topics from fundamental circuit design to high-performance circuits.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This definitive guide provides readers with an overview of multifunctional nanoparticles, delving into their novel synthesis methods, unique properties, and diverse applications in therapy, biology, and pharmacy. It also explores techniques for synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles and explains how to tailor nanoparticles with desired traits.Multifunctional Magnetic Nanoparticles in Therapy, Biology, and Pharmacy: Synthesis, Fundamentals and Applications, explores established and emerging techniques for synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles, enabling readers to understand how to tailor-make nanoparticles with desired traits. Beginning with fundamentals, leading experts delve into topics like recent trends in nanoparticle fabrication, magnetic properties, drug delivery systems, imaging, sensing, separation techniques, toxicity mitigation, and commercial applications. The book showcases the transformative impact and future possibilities of multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles in therapy, biology, and pharmacy. It elucidates the fundamentals behind their magnetic properties and interactions, empowering the development of innovative applications. Detailed chapters highlight their utilization in hyperthermia, cancer therapies, separation and detection of biological molecules and cells, as biocatalysts and in bionanotechnology, antimicrobial agents, sensors, and more.This book is written primarily for scientists, researchers, and engineers working in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences. The book covers core principles as well as practical applications, which makes it a valuable textbook or training resource across academic and professional settings in this field.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The book Control of Nonlinear Systems-Stability and Performance fills a crucial gap in the field of nonlinear control systems by providing a comprehensive yet accessible treatment of the subject. Unlike many existing texts that are either too complex for beginners or omit essential topics, this book strikes the right balance of mathematical rigor and practicality.The main objective of the book is to simplify and unify the existing techniques for designing and analyzing control systems for nonlinear systems. It aims to alleviate confusion and difficulty in understanding these methods, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field. By presenting the material in a tutorial manner, the book enhances the reader's understanding of the design and analysis of a wide range of control methods for nonlinear systems. The emphasis on stability and performance highlights the practical relevance of the concepts discussed in the book.Overall, Control of Nonlinear Systems-Stability and Performance is a valuable contribution to the field of nonlinear control systems. Its emphasis on practical applications and its accessible presentation make it an indispensable resource for engineers seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this important area of control theory.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The text covers the fundamentals of Python programming and the implementation of data structures using Python programming with the help of worked-out examples. It provides a learning tool for engineers as well as for researchers and scientists of advanced level. The text further discusses important concepts such as polynomial manipulation, sparse matrices, implementation of stack using the queue model and topological sorting.This book: - Discusses the implementation of various data structures such as an array, stack, queue, tree and graph along with sorting and searching algorithms. - Includes programming tips to highlight important concepts and help readers avoid common programming errors. - Presents each concept of data structure with a different approach and implements the same using Python programming. - Offers rich chapter-end pedagogy including objective-type questions (with answers), review questions and programming exercises to facilitate review. - Covers fundamentals of Python up to object-oriented concepts including regular expression. It is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, computer engineering and information technology.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The third edition of Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials provides a single source for all aspects of this highly challenging field of applied research. This authoritative book covers design and non-fire requirements that drive how these materials are fire protected.Detailed study and consideration of chemistry, physics, materials science, economic issues and fire safety science is necessary to address considerations of mechanical, thermal, environmental, and end-use requirements on top of fire protection means that the field requires. This thoroughly revised new edition continues to offer comprehensive coverage of the scientific approach for those developing fire safe materials. It covers new topics such as bio-based materials, regulatory issues, recycling, newer flame retardant chemical classes, and more details on how to flame retard materials for specific market applications.Written by a team of experts, this book covers the fundamentals of polymer burning and combustion and how to apply fire protection or flame-retardant chemistries to specific material classes and applications. The book is written for material scientists and fire safety scientists who seek to develop new fire safe materials or understand why materials burn in our modern environment.Features - Connects fundamentals of material flammability to practical fire safety needs - Covers current fire safety requirements and regulations affecting flame retardant selection - Provides information on chemical structure-property relationships for flame retardancy - Provides practical guidance on how to design fire safe materials for specific fire risk scenarios - The new edition is expanded to 32 chapters and all chapters are updated and revised with the newest information.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Through five editions, and since 1993, Lactic Acid Bacteria: Microbiological and Functional Aspects has provided readers with information on how and why fermentation by lactic acid-producing bacteria improves the shelf life, palatability, and nutritive value of perishable foods and also how these microbes have been used as probiotics for decades. Thoroughly updated (with the current lactobacilli taxonomy) and fully revised, with a rearrangement of chapters into four sections, the Sixth Edition covers new findings on health effects, properties, production and stability of LAB as well as regulatory aspects globally. The new edition also addresses the technological use of LAB in various fermentations of food, feed, and beverage and their safety considerations. It also includes the rising concept of postbiotics and discusses new targets such as cognitive function, metabolic health, and respiratory health.Key Features: - In 42 chapters, divided into 4 sections, findings are presented on health effects, properties and stability of LAB as well as production of target-specific LAB. - Covers the revised 'Lactobacillus' taxonomy - Addresses novel topics such as postbiotics - Presents new discoveries related to the mechanisms of actions of lactic acid bacteria - Covers the benefits of LAB in fermentation of dairy, cereal, meat, vegetable and silage, including non-Western traditional fermented foods from Africa and Asia - Discusses the less-known role of LAB as food spoilers - Reports on the health benefits of LAB on humans and animals - Covers the global regulatory framework related to safety and efficacy.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This volume explores the transformative potential of emerging technologies in achieving SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, a foundational goal of the UN Agenda 2030. This volume investigates how smart technologies- including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data analytics, blockchain, and remote sensing-are reshaping water resource management, sanitation systems, and wastewater treatment across diverse geographies. As one of the first comprehensive works to address the synergy between technological innovation and sustainable water solutions, this book is an essential resource for academics, researchers, engineers, and policy professionals. It offers practical insights for national and local governments, NGOs, and industry leaders aiming to implement inclusive, efficient, and climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure. By bridging global gaps in access to clean water, this work supports the collective mission toward universal health, environmental sustainability, and human dignity.