Books by Keyword: Stiffness

Description: The book covers a broad range of topics related to acoustics and vibration problems encountered in various fields of engineering. It presents some analytical, numerical and experimental techniques applicable to analyze linear and non-linear noise and vibration problems.
Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The 58 papers are grouped as follow:
Chapter 1: Analytical Approaches to Nonlinear Vibrations;
Chapter 2: Damage Assessment of Structures;
Chapter 3: Modeling and Simulation Techniques with Applications;
Chapter 4: Biomechanics;
Chapter 5: Environmental and Occupational Noise and Vibrations;
Chapter 6: Structural Vibration, Attenuators and Isolation.

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The book covers a broad range of topics regarding the assessment and conservation of timber structures, with papers subdivided into ten themes: Assessment and conservation; Timber grading; Assessment by non-destructive methods and survey techniques; Assessment by testing and modeling; Reinforcement and treatment of timber elements; Strengthening of connections; Upgrading of timber structures; Monitoring; Learning from case studies; Codes and guidelines. The book will be of valuable use and precious help for consultants, specialists, practitioners as well as for researchers and scholars for what concerns assessment, conservation, repair and monitoring of timber structures and wood artifacts.

Description: Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering (CMAME 2013), July 26-27, 2013, Hong Kong.
The 89 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Materials Science, Structural Composites, Materials Processing;
Chapter 2: Nanomaterials Science;
Chapter 3: Mechanical Properties of Materials, Deformation, Coating Engineering;
Chapter 4: Computing Methods and Algorithms;
Chapter 5: Experimental Methods and Studies;
Chapter 6: Design, Modelling, Simulation and Optimization Technologies, CAD Applications;
Chapter 7: Automation and Control, Detection and Tracking Technologies;
Chapter 8: Advanced Technologies in Industry, Safety and Assessment.

Description: Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 International Conference on Civil, Architecture and Building Materials (3rd CEABM2013), May 24-26, 2013, Jinan, China.
Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
This set of 346 peer reviewed papers covers the subject areas of Structural Engineering, Monitoring and Control of Structures, Structural Rehabilitation, Retrofitting and Strengthening, Reliability and Durability of Structures.

Description: The papers in this book were the object of strict peer-review, and cover the latest advances in, and applications of, advanced design technology, CAD/CAM/CAE, mechanical dynamics, friction and wear and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The goal of this special collection was to provide an unique opportunity to exchange information, to present the latest results as well as to review relevant issues concerning contemporary research in mechanical engineering. Young scientists in particular were encouraged to submit their latest research results, and this is reflected in the final result.

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The present volume comprises a collection of peer-reviewed papers covering innovations and practical experience regarding manufacturing automation education; current and developing manufacturing automation; advanced manufacturing technology including flexible manufacturing, virtual manufacturing, Green manufacturing and re-manufacturing, and web-based manufacturing; computer-integrated manufacturing systems; CAD/CAE/CAPP/CAM; product life-cycle management (PLM); computerized numerical control systems and flexible manufacturing systems; industrial robotics; process monitoring and quality control of manufacturing systems; group technology (GT); PDM, ERP, logistics and supply chains.

Description: This volume of the "Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering" covers topical issue of biomimetic approach to the development of modern means of a wide range of industrial applications, the new solutions in the field of biomedical engineering and of pharmacological practice and also illuminates the results of the latest solutions in the field of development of biomaterials and their application.