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Comprehensive information on the powerful finite strip method of
analysis of bridges. It is in three parts. The first introduces the
method and gives the necessary background. The second explains the
evolution of the method and the third part provides detailed
information on the application of the method to bridges. This book
should be of interest to bridge engineers in consulting engineering
firms and highway authorities; researchers involved in bridge
engineering and computational methods in structural engineering;
students on graduate courses on bridge design.
Deals with the availability method and its application to power
plant system design and energy conversion. The first part of the
book describes the development and the formulation of the
availability method. The second part presents its applications to
energy conversion processes. Examples for each energy conversion
system are introduced and there are practice problems throughout
the text.
This book brings together state-of-the-art research on successful
aging in Asian populations and highlights how the factors that
contribute to successful aging differ from those in the West. It
examines the differences between the Asian and Western contexts in
which the aging process unfolds, including cultural values,
lifestyles, physical environments and family structures. In
addition, it examines the question of how to add quality to longer
years of life. Specifically, it looks at ways to promote health,
preserve cognition, maximize functioning with social support and
maintain emotional well-being despite inevitable declines and
losses. Compared to other parts of the world, Asia will age more
quickly as a result of the rapid socioeconomic developments leading
to rising longevity and historically low fertility rates in some
countries. These demographic forces in vast populations such as
China are expected to make Asia the main driver of global aging in
the coming decades. As a result, researchers, professionals,
policymakers, as well as the commercial sector, in both East and
West, are increasingly interested in gaining a deeper understanding
of aging in Asia.
This book brings together state-of-the-art research on successful
aging in Asian populations and highlights how the factors that
contribute to successful aging differ from those in the West. It
examines the differences between the Asian and Western contexts in
which the aging process unfolds, including cultural values,
lifestyles, physical environments and family structures. In
addition, it examines the question of how to add quality to longer
years of life. Specifically, it looks at ways to promote health,
preserve cognition, maximize functioning with social support and
maintain emotional well-being despite inevitable declines and
losses. Compared to other parts of the world, Asia will age more
quickly as a result of the rapid socioeconomic developments leading
to rising longevity and historically low fertility rates in some
countries. These demographic forces in vast populations such as
China are expected to make Asia the main driver of global aging in
the coming decades. As a result, researchers, professionals,
policymakers, as well as the commercial sector, in both East and
West, are increasingly interested in gaining a deeper understanding
of aging in Asia.
The application of quantitative reliability evaluation in electric
power sys tems has now evolved to the point at which most utilities
use these techniques in one or more areas of their planning,
design, and operation. Most of the techniques in use are based on
analytical models and resulting analytical evaluation procedures.
Improvements in and availability of high-speed digi tal computers
have created the opportunity to analyze many of these prob lems
using stochastic simulation methods and over the last decade there
has been increased interest in and use made of Monte Carlo
simulation in quantitative power system reliability assessment.
Monte Carlo simulation is not a new concept and recorded
applications have existed for at least 50 yr. However, localized
high-speed computers with large-capacity storage have made Monte
Carlo simulation an available and sometimes preferable option for
many power system reliability applications. Monte Carlo simulation
is also an integral part of a modern undergrad uate or graduate
course on reliability evaluation of general engineering systems or
specialized areas such as electric power systems. It is hoped that
this textbook will help formalize the many existing applications of
Monte Carlo simulation and assist in their integration in teaching
programs. This book presents the basic concepts associated with
Monte Carlo simulation.
In-depth, comprehensive and up-to-date information on the powerful
finite strip method of analysis of bridges. It is in three parts.
The first introduces the method and gives the necessary background.
The second explains the evolution of the method and the third part
provides detailed information on the application of the method to
highway bridges.
Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites (HOIPs) have attracted
substantial interest due to their chemical variability, structural
diversity and favorable physical properties the past decade. This
materials class encompasses other important families such as
formates, azides, dicyanamides, cyanides and dicyanometallates. The
book summarizes the chemical variability and structural diversity
of all known hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites subclasses
including halides, azides, formates, dicyanamides, cyanides and
dicyanometallates. It also presents a comprehensive account of
their intriguing physical properties, including photovoltaic,
optoelectronic, dielectric, magnetic, ferroelectric, ferroelastic
and multiferroic properties. Moreover, the current challenges and
future opportunities in this exciting field are also been
discussed. This timely book shows the readers a complete landscape
of hybrid organic-inorganic pervoskites and associated
multifuctionalities.
The application of quantitative reliability evaluation in electric
power sys tems has now evolved to the point at which most utilities
use these techniques in one or more areas of their planning,
design, and operation. Most of the techniques in use are based on
analytical models and resulting analytical evaluation procedures.
Improvements in and availability of high-speed digi tal computers
have created the opportunity to analyze many of these prob lems
using stochastic simulation methods and over the last decade there
has been increased interest in and use made of Monte Carlo
simulation in quantitative power system reliability assessment.
Monte Carlo simulation is not a new concept and recorded
applications have existed for at least 50 yr. However, localized
high-speed computers with large-capacity storage have made Monte
Carlo simulation an available and sometimes preferable option for
many power system reliability applications. Monte Carlo simulation
is also an integral part of a modern undergrad uate or graduate
course on reliability evaluation of general engineering systems or
specialized areas such as electric power systems. It is hoped that
this textbook will help formalize the many existing applications of
Monte Carlo simulation and assist in their integration in teaching
programs. This book presents the basic concepts associated with
Monte Carlo simulation."
An informative and comprehensive book on the applications and
techniques of dried blood spot sampling Dried blood spot (DBS)
sampling involves the collection of a small volume of blood, via a
simple prick or other means, from a study subject onto a cellulose
or polymer paper card, which is followed by drying and transfer to
the laboratory for analysis. For many years, this method of blood
sample collection has been extensively utilized in some important
areas of human healthcare (for example, newborn screening for
inherited metabolic disorders and HIV-related epidemiological
studies). Because of its advantages over conventional blood,
plasma, or serum sample collection, DBS sampling has been valued by
the pharmaceutical industry in drug research and development. Dried
Blood Spots: Applications and Techniques features contributions
from an international team of leading scientists in the field.
Their contributions present a unique resource on the history,
principles, procedures, methodologies, applications, and emerging
technologies related to DBS. Presented in three parts, the book
thoroughly examines: Applications of DBS sampling and associated
procedures and methodologies in various human healthcare studies
Applications and perspectives of DBS sampling in drug research and
development, and therapeutic drug monitoring New technologies and
emerging applications related to DBS sampling and analysis Dried
Blood Spots: Applications and Techniques is a valuable working
guide for researchers, professionals, and students in healthcare,
medical science, diagnostics, clinical chemistry, and
pharmaceuticals, etc.
"The book is composed of 12 chapters and three appendices, and can
be divided into four parts. The first part includes Chapters 2 to
7, which discuss the concepts, models, methods and data in
probabilistic transmission planning. The second part, Chapters 8 to
11, addresses four essential issues in probabilistic transmission
planning applications using actual utility systems as examples.
Chapter 12, as the third part, focuses on a special issue, i.e. how
to deal with uncertainty of data in probabilistic transmission
planning. The fourth part consists of three appendices, which
provide the basic knowledge in mathematics for probabilistic
planning. Please refer to the attached table of contents which is
given in a very detailed manner"--Provided by publisher.
In this complete survey of the theories, methods, and key findings
within applied linguistics, students are introduced to core
research questions and the various approaches to tackling these. *
Provides a comprehensive introduction to this interdisciplinary
field of research and practice, dealing with practical issues of
language and communication * Takes a problem-solving approach,
introducing students to key research questions and guiding them
through the various ways of tackling these * Features additional
study aids throughout, including chapter outlines, learning
objectives, key terms, research questions and answers, study
questions, and recommended further readings * Enables students to
identify every-day language and communication issues, and to draw
on their own personal experiences * Edited by a leading figure in
the field, heading up an experienced and interdisciplinary team of
contributors from the renowned department of applied linguistics at
Birkbeck College, University of London resulting in unique
combination of knowledge, skills, and strength from scholars who
teach and research together
Risk Assessment of Power Systems addresses the regulations and
functions of risk assessment with regard to its relevance in system
planning, maintenance, and asset management. Brimming with
practical examples, this edition introduces the latest risk
information on renewable resources, the smart grid, voltage
stability assessment, and fuzzy risk evaluation. It is a
comprehensive reference of a highly pertinent topic for engineers,
managers, and upper-level students who seek examples of risk theory
applications in the workplace.
Metagenomics is the study of microbial communities sampled directly
from their natural environment, without prior culturing. DNA
sequencing (or alternatively, an assay of functional properties) is
applied to the culture-independent analyses of complex and diverse
("meta") populations of microbes. The rapid growth of metagenomics
entails an expanded focus on microbes in a wide range of basic and
applied research fields, ranging from microbiology to agriculture,
biomedicine to bioenergy, and from veterinary to clinical medicine.
This book is an insightful and inclusive study on metagenomics and
its applications.
Metagenomics is the study of microbial communities sampled directly
from their natural environment, without prior culturing. DNA
sequencing (or alternatively, an assay of functional properties) is
applied to the culture-independent analyses of complex and diverse
("meta") populations of microbes. The rapid growth of metagenomics
entails an expanded focus on microbes in a wide range of basic and
applied research fields, ranging from microbiology to agriculture,
biomedicine to bioenergy, and from veterinary to clinical medicine.
This book is an insightful and inclusive study on metagenomics and
its applications.
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