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S. Abrate, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA (Ed.)

Impact Engineering of Composite Structures

The book provides an introduction to the mechanics of composite materials, written for graduate students and practitioners in industry. It examines ways to model the impact event, to determine the size and severity of the damage and discusses general trends observed during experi-ments.

Features7 Clear and concise introduction to the low velocity, high velocity, and ballistic impacts 7 Provides good background on the mechanics of composite materials 7 Numerous references for further studies

ContentsS. Abrate: Introduction to the mechanics of composite materials. - S. Abrate: Mechanics of plates. - S. Abrate: Impact Dynamics. - U. K. Vaidya: Impact response of laminated and sand-wich composites. - G. Belingardi, G. Chiandussi: Vehicle crashworthiness design. - W. J. Cantwell, M. Mujib, R. Day: The impact resistance of fiber metal laminates and hybrid materials. - R. Zaera: Ballistic impacts on polymer matrix composites, composite armor, personal armor

Fields of interestVibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Auto-motive Engineering; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Target groupsResearch

M. Adamski, A. Barkalov, M. Węgrzyn, University of Zielona Gora, Poland (Eds.)

Design of Digital Systems and Devices

Logic design of digital devices is a very important part of the Computer Science. It deals with design and testing of logic circuits for both data-path and control unit of a digital system. Design methods depend strongly on logic elements using for imple-mentation of logic circuits. Different program-mable logic devices are wide used for implementa-tion of logic circuits. Nowadays, we witness the rapid growth of new and new chips, but there is a strong lack of new design methods. This book includes a variety of design and test methods targeted on different digital devices. It covers methods of digital system design, the development of theoretical base for construction and designing of the PLD–based devices, application of UML for digital design.

Features7 Presents a variety of design and test methods targeted on different digital devices 7 State of the art in design of digital systems and devices 7 Written by experts in the field

ContentsPart I System Design.- Part II. Digital Design With Programmable Logic.- Part III Testing, Modeling and Signal Pprocessing.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Computer System Implementation


S. Al-Hallaj, K. Kiszynski, Illinois Institute of Technologies (IIT), Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid Hydrogen SystemsStationary and Transportation Applications

Renewable energy technologies have been used on a small scale for many years now. Issues of intermittency and cost have prevented their widespread use and acceptance. At present, discussion and research is aimed at moving the current global fossil fuels economy to one based on hydrogen as the universal energy carrier, with fuel cells as a means of converting this chemical energy to electrical energy.Hybrid Hydrogen Systems presents an original and comprehensive approach to hybrid energy system optimization, providing a much-needed systems approach to hydrogen energy applications. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of renewable power generation, conversion and storage, including: wind,solar photovoltaic power, biomass, batteries, fuel cells, andhydrogen. As well as proposing a unique approach to minimize the cost and maximize the reliability of hybrid energy systems, Hybrid Hydrogen Systems introduces the benefits of hydrogen as an energy carrier in the context of sustainability.

Features7 Provides a much-needed systems approach to hydrogen energy applications 7 Provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of renewable power generation, conversion and storage 7 Can be used as a course text

From the contents1. The Role of Renewable Energy in a Sustainable Energy Future.- 2. Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Conversion Devices.- 3. Hydrogen Production, Storage and Fuel Cells.- 4. Operation and Control of Hybrid Energy Systems.- 5. Control of Hybrid Energy Systems.- 6. Case Study: Hybrid PEM Fuel Cell/Li-ion Battery System for a Non-Idling Airport Ground Support Vehicle.

Fields of interestRenewable Energy Sources; Environmental Economics; Environment, general


Type of publicationMonograph

Due December 2010

2011. VIII, 404 p. 237 illus. (CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, Volume 526) Hardcover

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Due January 2011

2011. 400 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 79) Hardcover

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Type of publicationGraduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

Due February 2011

2011. VI, 146 p. 71 illus., 9 in color. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover

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S. A. Al-Sulaiman, Al-Khod, Saudi Arabia (Ed.)

Sick Building Syndromein Public Buildings and Workplace

This volume throws light on the Sick Building Syndrome in Libraries and other public buildings, and the extent to which it is influenced by the internal environment of libraries. One of the signs of this disease is that the person suffers from a set of symptoms closely related to his/her presence in the building, without the identification of any clear causes, and his/her relief of these symptoms when he/she are out of the building. Hence, the book sheds on the extent to which the interior environ-ment impacts upon the health of the people, and the extent to which this is reflected in their performance. The book can be used for teaching, research, and professional reference.

Features7 Extends the syndrome's knowledge to libraries and other public buildings 7 Useful for teaching, research, and professional reference

ContentsIntroduction to sick building syndrome.- Research based case studies on sick building syndrome.-Indoor air quality.-Perceived IEQ conditions: Why the actual percentage of dissatisfied persons is higher than standards indicate.- Sick building syndrome from a public health perspective.-Dust and microbial contamination in air-conditioning systems and IAQ assessment for public buildings.- Building biology and examination models for buildings.-The influence of school environment on the development of asthma and allergy.- Biological hazards in library buildings: Microbial ecology of the indoor environment.- Mold in library build-ings (biological contamination caused by bacteria, viruses, and molds.- Biological hazards in library buildings: Moulds inside compactus shelving.- Is your library building sick? A case study from the main library of Sultan Qaboos University at Oman.- Environmental sensory design.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Environmental Health; Building Types and Functions


M. H. Ben Jamaa, Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique, Grenoble, France

Regular Nanofabrics in Emerging TechnologiesDesign and Fabrication Methods for Nanoscale Digital Circuits

Regular Nanofabrics in Emerging Technologies gives a deep insight into both fabrication and design aspects of emerging semiconductor tech-nologies, that represent potential candidates for the post-CMOS era. Its approach is unique, across different fields, and it offers a synergetic view for a public of different communities ranging from technologists, to circuit designers, and computer scientists. The book presents two technologies as potential candidates for future semiconductor devices and systems and it shows how fabrication issues can be addressed at the design level and vice versa. The reader either for academic or research purposes will find novel material that is explained carefully for both experts and non-initiated readers. Regular Nanofabrics in Emerging Tech-nologies is a survey of post-CMOS technologies. It explains processing, circuit and system level design for people with various backgrounds.

Features7 Interdisciplinary approach to go through versa-tile topics (technology, design, architecture) that are necessary for the assessment of emerging nano-technologies in electronics 7 Numerous illustra-tions (images) to understand the technology part by a computer-scientist and many examples to explain the theoretical and computational prob-lems to technologists 7 Deep literature survey of the addressed problems

From the contents1 Introduction.- 2 Fabrication of Nanowire Crossbars.- 3 Decoder Logic Design.- 4 Decoder Test.- 5 Logic Design with Ambipolar Devices.- 6 Conclusions and Future Work. Bibliography.- List of Acronyms.- List of Symbols.

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Circuits and Systems; Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design


S. C. Bhattacharyya, University of Dundee, UK

Energy EconomicsConcepts, Issues, Markets and Governance

Since its modest beginning in the 1970s, the academic and research focus on energy has grown substantially and energy has established itself as an independent, interdisciplinary subject area. It attracts attention from people in a range of different fields including engineers, scientists, geologists, environmentalists, bankers, investors, policy makers and politicians. Energy Economics introduces the basic concepts of energy economics and explains how simple economic tools can be used to analyse contemporary energy issues.

Features7 Gives a reader-friendly treatment of the topics included to make the book accessible for those without specific knowledge of energy 7 Includes examples from a range of sectors, including industry, transport and residential consumers 7 Introduces the reader to sophisticated methods of demand forecasting 7 Written by an expert in energy economics

Contents1. Introduction to Energy Economics.- 2. Energy Data and Energy Balance.- 3. Understanding and Analysing Energy Demand.- 4. Energy Demand Analysis at a Disaggregated Level.- 5. Energy Demand Forecasting.- 6. Energy Demand Manage-ment.- 7. Economic Analysis of Energy Invest-ments.- 8. Economics of Fossil Fuel Supply.- 9. Economics of Non-renewable Resource Supply.- 10. Economics of Electricity Supply.- 11. The Economics of Renewable Energy Supply.- 12. Energy Markets and Principles of Energy Pricing.- 13. Energy Pricing and Taxation.- 14. International Oil Market.- 15. Markets for Natural Gas.

Fields of interestEnergy Economics; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing; Industrial Organization

Target groupsGraduate


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2011. 350 p. 2 illus., 1 in color. Hardcover

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Due February 2011

2011. 200 p. 90 illus., 30 in color. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Volume 82) Hardcover

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Due December 2010

2011. XIV, 802 p. 267 illus., 83 in color. Hardcover

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B. Bhushan, Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio & Nantechnology and Biomimetics, Columbus, OH, USA (Ed.)

Nanotribology and NanomechanicsScanning Probe Microscopy

The comprehensive reference and textbook serves as a timely, practical introduction to the principles of nanotribology and. Assuming some familiarity with macroscopic tribilogy, the book comprises chapters by internationally recognized experts, who integrate knowledge of the field from the mechanics and materials-science perspec-tives. They cover key measurement techniques, their applications, and theoretical modelling of interfaces, each beginning their contributions with macro- and progressing to microconcepts.

Features7 Subset of the "Springer Handbook of Nano-technology" addressed to a select audience 7 For teaching and self-study purposes 7 Focusing on the nanomechanics area 7 With a foreword by Physics Nobel Laureate Gerd Binnig

ContentsIntroduction - Measurement Techniques and Applications.- Scanning Probe Microscopy - Principle of Operation, Instrumentation and Probes.- General and Special Probes in Scanning Microscopies.- Force Calibration Techniques for AFM Cantilevers.- Noncontact Atomic Force Microscopy and Related Topics.- Low Temperature Scanning Probe Microscopy.- Dynamic Modes of Atomic Force Microscopy.- Molecular Single Molecular Recognition Force Spectroscopy and Imaging.- Nanomechanical Properties of Solid Surfaces and Thin Films.- Computer Simulations of Nanometer-Scale Indentation and Friction.

Fields of interestNanotechnology and Microengineering; Nano-technology; Nanoscale Science and Technology


L. E. Bilston, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute, Randwick, NSW, Australia (Ed.)

Neural Tissue BiomechanicsDamage to the central nervous system resulting from pathological mechanical loading can occur as a result of trauma or disease. Such injuries lead to significant disability and mortality. The peripheral nervous system, while also subject to injury from trauma and disease, also transduces physiological loading to give rise to sensation, and mechanotransduction is also thought to play a role in neural development and growth. This book gives a complete and quantitative description of the fundamental mechanical properties of neural tissues, and their responses to both physiological and pathological loading. This book reviews the methods used to characterize the nonlinear viscoelastic properties of central and peripheral neural tissues, and the mathematical and sophisti-cated computational models used to describe this behaviour.

Features7 Gives a complete and quantitative descrip-tion of the fundamental mechanical properties of neural tissues 7 Provides a comprehensive reference for professionals 7 Written by leading experts

ContentsIntroduction to biomechanics of the nervous system.- Brain tissue properties.- Spinal cord properties.- Meninges properties.- Neural Mecha-nosensation/mechanotransduction.- Brain injury biomechanics and modeling.- SCI biomechanics.- Biomechanics of peripheral nerves and neuro-pathic pain.- Constitutive models for neural tissue properties.- Biomechanics and modelling of other diseases.- Neurosurgical simulation.- Modelling of Spinal Cord Biomechanics.- in vitro models of neural biomechanics.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Neurosciences; Bioma-terials


C. Buratti, R. Verdone, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; M. Martalò, G. Ferrari, University of Parma, Bologna, Italy

Sensor Networks with IEEE 802.15.4 SystemsDistributed Processing, MAC, and Connectivity

This book presents a simple, yet complete, approach to the design and performance analysis of distributed processing algorithms and tech-niques suitable for IEEE 802.15.4 networks. In particular, the book focuses on the bottom two layers of the ISO/OSI stack (Physical and Medium Access Control), discussing also a few issue related to routing. The book is a the synergistic combi-nation of signal processing aspects on the one hand and MAC and connectivity issues on the other hand. The goal of the book is to clearly link physical layer aspects with medium access and topology aspects, in order to provide the reader with a clear understanding of how to approach the design of proper distributed signal processing and medium access algorithms in this context.

Features7 A synergistic combination of signal processing aspects and connectivity issues 7 Provides the reader with a clear understanding of how to approach the design of proper distributed signal processing and medium access algorithms 7 Presents simple, yet complete, approach to the design for IEEE 802.15.4 networks

ContentsPART I: Wireless Sensor Networks.- Distributed Detection of Spatially Constant Phenomena.- Distributed Detection of Spatially Non-Constant Phenomena.- PART II: Tree-Based Topologies for Multi-Sink Networks.- Performance Analysis of the IEEE 802.15.4 MAC Protocol.- Area Throughput for Multi-Sink Wireless Sensor Networks.- PART III: Cross-layer Design and Performance Analysis.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks; Computer Communication Networks



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2011. 800 p. Hardcover

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Due March 2011

2011. 350 p. (Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Volume 3) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-13889-8

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Due January 2011

2011. 400 p. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover

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K. B. Chandran, H. S. Udaykumar, J. M. Reinhardt, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA (Eds.)

Image-Based Computational Modeling of the Human Circulatory and Pulmonary SystemsMethods and Applications

Image-Based Computational Modeling of the Human Circulatory and Pulmonary Systems provides an overview of the current modeling methods and applications enhancing interven-tional treatments and computer-aided surgery. A detailed description of the techniques behind image acquisition, processing and three-dimen-sional reconstruction are included. Techniques for the computational simulation of solid and fluid mechanics and structure interaction are also discussed, in addition to various cardiovascular and pulmonary applications.

Features7 Provides an overview of up-to-date modeling techniques and applications enhancing the assessment of human circulatory and pulmonary systems 7 Offers a detailed description of image acquisition, processing, and three-dimensional reconstruction 7 Uniquely combines image processing techniques of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems with computational fluid and soft tissue mechanics methods

From the contentsIntroduction.- Image Acquisition.- Image Processing and 3D Reconstruction.- Compu-tational Techniques for Biological Fluids.- Computational Techniques for Biological Soft Tissue.- Fluid-Structure Interaction Algorithm Development.- Arterial Circulation and Disease Processes.- Biomechanics of AAA, Cerebral Aneurysms, and Vascular Grafts.- Fluid Mechanics for Interventions and Surgical Planning.- Compu-tational Analysis of Lung Tissue and Airway Flow Dynamics.- Mechanical Valve Fluid Dynamics and Thrombus Initiation.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Imaging / Radiology; Simulation and Modeling


S. Chattopadhyay, Hooghly Engineering and Technology College, West Bengal, India; M. Mitra, S. Sengupta, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

Electric Power QualityElectric Power Quality deals with electric power quality. A brief review on the matter is carried out, which categorizes different power quality problems followed by description of the sources of poor power quality and its effect on power systems. Different IEC and IEEE standards and power quality related definitions are mentioned. Further to this, a literature survey is carried out on this issue for last few decades. In the main body of the book electric power quality are assessed with respect to unbalance and harmonics present in power systems.

Features7 Key Power related topics such as extraction methods in voltage-voltage and current-current planes are introduced 7 Includes a case-study on induction machines Tools such as FT, FFT and DFT are discussed

Contents1 Introduction. 2 Electric Power Quality. 3 Unbal-ance. 4 Harmonics. 5 Transients. 6 Sag, Swell, Interruption, Undervoltage and Overvoltage. 7 DC Offset, Electric Noise, Voltage Fluctuation, Flicker and Power Frequency Variation. 8 Unbal-ance Assessment using Sequence Components. 9 Unbalance Assessment using Feature Pattern Extraction Method. 10 Useful Tools for Harmonic Assessment. 11 Harmonic Assessment using FPEM in V-V and I-I Planes. 12 Clarke and Park Trans-formation. 13 Harmonics Assessment by FPEM in Clarke and Park Planes. 14 Harmonic Assessment by Area Based Technique in V-V and I-I Planes. 15 Harmonic Assessment by Area Based Technique in Clarke and Park Planes. 16 Assessment of Power Components by FPEM and ABT. 17 Transients Analysis. 18 Passivity and Activity Based Model of Polyphase System.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Energy Technology


J. Colomer-Farrarons, P. L. Miribel-Catala, University of Barcelona, Spain

A CMOS Self-Powered Front-End Architecture for Subcutaneous Event-Detector DevicesThree-Electrodes Amperometric Biosensor Approach

A CMOS Self-Powered Front-End Architec-ture for Subcutaneous Event-Detector Devices presents the conception and prototype realization of a Self-Powered architecture for subcutaneous detector devices. The architecture is designed to work as a true/false (event detector) or threshold level alarm of some substances, ions, etc. that are detected through a three-electrodes amperometric BioSensor approach. The device is conceived as a Low-Power subcutaneous implantable application powered by an inductive link, one emitter antenna at the external side of the skin and the receiver antenna under the skin.

Features7 Full conception for a subcutaneous device as an event-detector, which is the basis for more sophisticated systems like controlled-release drug delivery systems 7 Focus the interest to implanted systems submitting only critical values to external control unit 7 Whole electronically complexity architecture is presented: energy scav-ening, measurement-communication

ContentsPreface / Abstract. Abbreviations.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Energy Harvesting (Multi Harvesting Power Chip).- 3 Biomedical Integrated Instrumenta-tion.- 4 CMOS Front-End Architecture for In-Vivo Biomedical Subcutaneous Detection Devices.- 5 Conclusions and Future Work.- 5.1 Conclusions.- 5.2 Future Work.- Appendix 1.- Appendix 2.- Appendix 3.

Fields of interestElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation; Biomedical Engineering; Circuits and Systems

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner


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2011. XX, 465 p. 125 illus. Hardcover

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2011. 300 p. (Power Systems) Hardcover

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A. De Marco, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Project Management for Facility ConstructionsA Guide for Engineers and Architects

This book describes concepts, methods and practical techniques for managing projects to develop constructed facilities in the fields of oil & gas, power, infrastructure, architecture and the commercial building industries.It is addressed to a broad range of professionals willing to improve their management skills and designed to help newcomers to the engineering and construction industry understand how to apply project manage-ment to field practice. Also, it makes project management disciplines accessible to experts in technical areas of engineering and construction.In education, this text is suitable for undergraduate and graduate classes in architecture, engineering and construction management, as well as for specialist and professional courses in project management.

Features7 Gives an overview of the most important concepts 7 With practical implications, case studies, field expertise Interesting for professionals and students as well

ContentsContracts.- Human Resources.- Money.- Material.- Resources.- Uncertainty.

Fields of interestConstruction Management; Management/Business for Professionals


M. Friedman, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel; A. Kandel, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

Calculus LightAnother Calculus book? As long as students find calculus scary, the failure rate in mathematics is higher than in all other subjects, and as long as most people mistakenly believe that only geniuses can learn and understand mathematics, there will always be room for a new book of Calculus. We call it Calculus Light.This book is designed for a one semester course in “light” calculus – mostly single variable, meant to be used by undergraduate students without a wide mathematical background and who do not major in mathematics but study subjects such as engineering, biology or manage-ment information systems. The first chapter contains a historical background of calculus. Every scientific achievement involves people and there-fore characterized by victories and disappoint-ments, intrigues and hope. All of these elements exist in the story behind calculus and when you add the time dimension, starting 2400 years ago, it is a saga.

Features7 Basic book on calculus 7 Useful for researchers and students in applied sciences and intelligent systems 7 Written by leading experts in the field

ContentsHistorical Background.-The Number System.- Functions, Sequences and Limits.- Conti-nouss Functions.- Differentiable Func-tions.- Integration.- Infinite Series and Taylor Series.- Fourier Series.- Elementary Numerical Methods.- Special Topics.- Solutions to selected problems .

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; ; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering


S. Fujikawa, M. Watanabe, Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan; T. Yano, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan

Vapor-Liquid Interfaces, Bubbles and DropletsFundamentals and Applications

Physically correct boundary conditions on vapor-liquid interfaces are essential in order to make an analysis of flows of a liquid including bubbles or of a gas including droplets. Suitable boundary condi-tions do not exist at the present time. This book is concerned with the kinetic boundary condition for both the plane and curved vapor-liquid interfaces, and the fluid dynamics boundary condition for Navier-Stokes(fluid dynamics) equations. The kinetic boundary condition is formulated on the basis of molecular dynamics simulations and the fluid dynamics boundary condition is derived by a perturbation analysis of Gaussian-BGK Boltzmann equation applicable to polyatomic gases. The fluid dynamics boundary condition is applied to actual flow problems of bubbles in a liquid and droplets in a gas.

Features7 Easily readable and exact 7 Available as a handbook of beginners and specialists 7 Appli-cable to actual flow problems of bubbles in a liquid and droplets in a gas

ContentsHistorical Review on Vapor-Liquid Interfaces.- Molecular Dynamics of Vapor-Liquid Interfaces with Evaporation and Condensation.- Boundary Conditions for Fluid-Dynamics-Type Set of Equations Based on Molecular Gas Dynamics.- Measurement of Evaporation and Condensation Coefficients by Shock Wave and Sound Resonance Methods.- Applications to Bubbles and Droplets.- Appendices

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Fluid- and Aerody-namics


Type of publicationProfessional book

Due April 2011


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Due February 2011

2011. 280 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 9) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-17847-4

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2011. VI, 200 p. (Heat and Mass Transfer) Hardcover


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S. A. Fulop, California State University, Fresno, CA, USA

Speech Spectrum AnalysisThe accurate determination of the speech spec-trum, particularly for short frames, is commonly pursued in diverse areas including speech processing, recognition, and acoustic phonetics. With this book the author makes the subject of spectrum analysis understandable to a wide audi-ence, including those with a solid background in general signal processing and those without such background. In keeping with these goals, this is not a book that replaces or attempts to cover the material found in a general signal processing textbook.

Features7 Spectrum analysis understandable even without a solid background in general signal processing 7 Provides in Matlab sources for immediate implementation focus on applications to speech 7 Analysis and the measurement of important descriptive speech parameters 7 Written for experts in the field

ContentsIntroduction.- Historical perspective on speech spectrum analysis.-The Fourier power spectrum and spectrogram.- Other time-frequency and wavelet representations.- The new frontier: Reas-signed spectrograms and power spectra.- Linear prediction of the speech spectrum.- Homomorphic analysis and the cepstrum.- Formant tracking methods.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Biometrics; Computational Linguistics


V. Gazi, Istanbul, Turkey; K. M. Passino, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA

Swarm Stability and Optimization

Swarming species such as flocks of birds or schools of fish exhibitfascinating collective behaviors during migration and predatoravoidance. Simi-larly, engineered multi-agent dynamic systems such as groups of autonomous ground, under-water, or air vehicles (“vehicle swarms”) exhibit sophisticated collective behaviors while maneu-vering.In this book we show how to model and control a wide range of suchmulti-agent dynamic systems and analyze their collective behaviorusing both stability theoretic and simulation-based approaches. Inparticular, we investigate prob-lems such as group aggregation, socialforaging, formation control, swarm tracking, distributed agreement,and engineering optimization inspired by swarm behavior.

Features7 Complete coverage of swarms 7 Includes the Basic Principles, Biological Concepts, Theoretical Foundations, Engineering applications of Swarms 7 Foundations of Swarm Stability and Swarm control

ContentsPart I Basic Principles.- Part II Continuous Time Swarms.- Part III Discrete Time Swarms.- Part IV Swarm Based Optimization Methods.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Control, Robotics, Mechatronics


A. Gefen, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Israel (Ed.)

Cellular and Biomolecular Mechanics and Mechanobiology

This book describes these exciting new develop-ments, and presents experimental and compu-tational findings that altogether describe the frontier of knowledge in cellular and biomolecular mechanics, and the biological implications, in health and disease. The book is written for bioen-gineers with interest in cellular mechanics, for biophysicists, biochemists, medical researchers and all other professionals with interest in how cells produce and respond to mechanical loads.

Features7 Shows new insights how cells produce and respond to mechanical loads 7 Provides a better understanding of the mechanical function of cells, and its relevance to their biological function 7 Describes the frontier of knowledge in cellular and biomolecular mechanics, and the biological implications, in health and disease

From the contentsFundamental concepts .- Cytoskeletal mechanics and cellular mechanotransduction: A molecular perspective.- Forces during cell adhesion and spreading: implications for cellular homeostasis.- The physical mechanical processes that shape tissues in the early embryo.- Mechanobiology of primary cilia.- Mechanical response of living cells to contacting shear force.- Experimental methods.- Microfabricated devices for studying cellular biomechanics and mechanobiology.- Nanotechnology usages for cellular adhesion and traction forces.- Global and local effects in three-dimensional biological hydrogels.- Global and local effects in three-dimensional biological hydro-gels.- Global and local effects in three-dimensional biological hydrogels.- Biomechanical character-ization of single chondrocytes.- Mechanics of airway smooth muscle cells and the response to stretch.- Computational modeling.- Biomechanical modelling of cells in mechanoregulation.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Cell Biology



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2011. VII, 250 p. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover


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2011. 299 p. Hardcover

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Due January 2011

2011. 350 p. (Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Volume 4) Hardcover

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S. Gopalakrishnan, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India; M. Ruzzene, S. Hanagud, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA

Computational Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring

The increased level of activity on structural health monitoring (SHM) in various universities and research labs has resulted in the development of new methodologies for both identifying the existing damage in structures and predicting the onset of damage that may occur during service. Designers often have to consult a variety of text-books, journal papers and reports, because many of these methodologies require advanced knowl-edge of mechanics, dynamics, wave propagation, and material science. Computational Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring gives a one-volume, in-depth introduction to the different computational methodologies available for rapid detection of flaws in structures.Techniques, algorithms and results are presented in a way that allows their direct application.

Features7 Covers in detail the different computational methodologies available for rapid detection of flaws in structure 7 Presents techniques, algo-rithms and results in a way that allows their direct applicationIncludes a number of case studies to highlight the practical aspects of the selected topics

From the contents1. Introduction.- 2. Fundamentals Concepts in Elasticity, Mechanics and Wave Propagation.- 3. Signal Processing Techniques.- 4. Application of The Finite Element Method in SHM.- 5. Spectral Finite Element Method.- 6. Simplified Spectral Models for Damaged Waveguides.- 7. Perturbation Methods for Damaged Structures.- 8. Bridging Scale Method.- 9. Modeling of Actuators and Sensors for SHM.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Building Repair and Mainte-nance


A. Hermans, Technical University Delft, The Netherlands

Water Waves and Ship HydrodynamicsAn Introduction

In this book an introduction is given to aspects of water waves that play a role in ship hydrodynamics and offshore engineering. At first the equations and linearized boundary conditions are derived describing the non-viscous free surface water waves, with special attention to the combination of steady and non-steady flow fields. Then some simple kinds of free wave solutions are derived, such as plane waves and cylindrical waves. For several situations, steady and unsteady, the source singularity function is derived. These functions play a role in numerical codes used to describe the motion of ships and offshore structures. These codes are mostly based on a boundary integral formulation; therefore we give an introduction to these methods. It is shown how first order ship motions can be determined. In offshore engi-neering the second order wave drift motions play an important role.

Features7 Presents a more advanced introduction in the field of water waves and ship hydrodynamics 7 State-of-the-art research 7 World leading experts

From the Contents1.- Theory of water waves.- 1.1. Basic linear equa-tions.- 1.2. Boundary conditions.- 1.3. Linearised theory.- 2. Linear wave phenomena.- 2.1. Travelling plane waves.- 2.2. Cylindrical waves.- 2.3. Harmonic source singularity.- 2.4. The moving pressure point.- 2.5. Wave fronts.- 2.6. Wave patterns.- 2.7. Singularity in a steady current.- 3. Boundary integral formulation and ship motions.- 3.1. Scat-tering of acoustic waves.- 3.2. Scattering of free surface waves.- 3.3. Slow speed approximation.- 4. Second-order theory.- 4.1. Second-order wave theory.- 4.2. Wave-drift forces and moments.

Fields of interestEngineering Fluid Dynamics; Offshore Engi-neering; Classical Continuum Physics


D. Hsu, National University of Singapore; V. Isler, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MI, USA; J. Latombe, Stanford University, CA, USA; M. C. Lin, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA (Eds.)

Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics IXSelected Contributions of the Ninth International Workshop on the Algorithmic Foundations of Robotics

Robotics is at the cusp of dramatic transforma-tion. Increasingly complex robots with unprec-edented autonomy are finding new applications, from medical surgery, to construction, to home services. Against this background, the algorithmic foundations of robotics are becoming more crucial than ever, in order to build robots that are fast, safe, reliable, and adaptive. Algorithms enable robots to perceive, plan, control, and learn. The design and analysis of robot algorithms raise new fundamental questions that span computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and mathematics. These algorithms are also finding applications beyond robotics, for example, in modeling molecular motion and creating digital characters for video games and architectural simulation.

Features7 Recent leading research on Robotic Algorithms 7 Edited outcome ot the Ninth International Workshop on the Algorithmic Foundations of RoboticsWAFR held on December 13-15, 2010 at the National University of Singapore 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due February 2011

2011. XVI, 536 p. 319 illus., 29 in color. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £69.997 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-0-85729-283-4

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Available

2011. XII, 190 p. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-0095-6

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Available

2011. 392 p. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Volume 68) Hardcover

7 € 119,95 | £108.007 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 172,00ISBN 978-3-642-17451-3

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J. Huijsing, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Operational AmplifiersTheory and Design

Operational Amplifiers – Theory and Design, Second Edition presents a systematic circuit design of operational amplifiers. Containing state-of-the-art material as well as the essentials, the book is written to appeal to both the circuit designer and the system designer. It is shown that the topology of all operational amplifiers can be divided into nine main overall configurations. These configurations range from one gain stage up to four or more stages. Many famous designs are evaluated in depth.Additional chapters included are on systematic design of low-offset operational amplifiers and accurate instrumentation amplifiers by applying chopping, auto-zeroing, and dynamic element-matching techniques. Also, techniques for frequency compensation of amplifiers with high capacitive loads have been added.

Features7 Contains state-of-the-art material as well as the essentials 7 Written to appeal to both the expe-rienced practitioner and the less initiated circuit designer 7 Is carefully structured and enriched by numerous figures, problems and simulation exercises the book is ideal for the purposes of self-study and self-evaluation

ContentsSummary.- Introduction. Notation. 1. Definition of Operational Amplifiers.- 2. Macromodels.- 3. Applications.- 4. Input Stages.- 5. Output Stages.- 6. Overall Design.- 7. Design Examples.- 8. Fully Differential Operational Amplifiers.- 9. Opera-tional Floating Amplifiers (Ofa).- 10. Low Noise and Low Offset Amplifiers.- Biography.- Index.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Electronic Circuits and Devices; Processor Architectures


O. Iordache, Polystochastic, Montreal, Canada

Modeling Multi-Level Systems

This book is devoted to modeling of multi-level complex systems, a challenging domain for engi-neers, researchers and entrepreneurs, confronted with the transition from learning and adaptability to evolvability and autonomy for technologies, devices and problem solving methods.

Features7 Overviews the modeling of multi-level complex systems 7 Demonstrates the emerging inter-disciplinary importance of modeling multi-level complex systems with major practical interest 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

ContentsIntroduction.- Methodological Resources.- Conventional PSM frames.- New PSM frames.-Mixing in chemical reactors.- Compartmental systems.- Turbulent mixing.- Entropy.- Formal concept analysis.- Existential graphs.- Evolvable designs of experiments.- Autonomous systems perspective.

Fields of interestComplexity; Nonlinear Dynamics; Computational Intelligence


S. M. Iqbal, University of Texas-Arlington, TX, USA; R. Bashir, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, IL, USA (Eds.)

NanoporesSensing and Fundamental Biological Interactions

Nanopores are nanometer scale holes formed naturally by proteins or cells, and can be used for a variety of applications, including sequencing DNA and detecting anthrax. They can be integrated into artificially constructed encapsulated cells of silicon wafers while allowing small molecules like oxygen, glucose and insulin to pass, while keeping out large system molecules. “Nanopores: Sensing and Fundamental Biological Interactions” examines the emerging research directions surrounding nanopores such as genome sequencing and early disease detection using biomarker identification. Covering the applications of nanopores in genetics, proteomics, drug discovery, early disease detection and detection of emerging environmental threats, it is a must-have book for biomedicalengineers and research scientists.

Features7 Discusses biological nanopores and solid-state nanopres 7 Covers the application of nanopores including DNA sensing, protein sensing and selective detection 7 Examines recent work on biological and synthetic nanopores 7 Compares alternative approaches to nanopores including polymers, processes and protocols

ContentsBio-Nano Interactions.- Biological Nanopores.- Solid-state Nanopores.- Nanopore Fabrication Techniques.- Nanopores for DNA Sensing.- Nano-pores for Protein Sensing.- Nanopores for Selective Detection.- Single Molecule Measurements.- Modeling of Nanopores.- Functional Membranes: Nanopore Arrays.- Alternate Approaches to Nano-pores: Polymers, Processes and Protocols.- Biomi-metic Functionality with Nanopores.- Outlook and Applications.- Conclusions.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Biochemistry, general



Due February 2011

2nd ed. 2011. 450 p. With online files/update. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-0595-1

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Due March 2011

2011. 400 p. (Understanding Complex Systems, Tentative) Hardcover

7 € 119,95 | £108.007 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 172,00ISBN 978-3-642-17945-7

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Due April 2011

2011. X, 340 p. 150 illus. Hardcover


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R. Isermann, TU Darmstadt, Germany

Fault Diagnosis ApplicationsModel Based Condition Monitoring, Actuators, Drives, Machinery, Plants, Sensors, and Fault-tolerant Systems

Supervision, condition-monitoring, fault detec-tion, fault diagnosis and fault management play an increasing role for technical processes and vehicles in order to improve reliability, availability, main-tenance and lifetime. For safety-related processes fault-tolerant systems with redundancy are required in order to reach comprehensive system integrity. This book is a sequel of the book “Fault-Diagnosis Systems” published in 2006, where the basic methods were described.

Features7 Presents applications of modern fault diagnosis to technical systems 7 Written by one of the most distinguished expert in this field 7 Focuses on selected topics

Contents1 Introduction.- Part I Supervision, Fault Detec-tion and Diagnosis2 Supervision, fault-detection and diagnosis methods - a short introduction.- Part II Drives and Actuators3 Fault diagnosis of electrical drives.- 4 Fault diagnosis of electrical actuators.- 5 Fault diagnosis of fluidic actuator-sPart III Machines and Plants7 Leak detection of pipelines.- 8 Fault diagnosis of industrial robots.- 9 Fault Diagnosis of machine tools.- 10 Fault detection of heat exchangersPart IV Fault-tolerant Systems11 Fault-tolerant systems - a short introduction.- 12 Examples of fault-tolerant systemsPart V Appendix13 Appendix.- Refer-ences.- Index.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Statistics for Engi-neering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences


Y. Joshi, P. Kumar, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA (Eds.)

Energy Efficient Thermal Management of Data Centers

Energy Efficient Thermal Management of Data Centers examines energy flow in today’s data centers. Particular focus is given to the state-of-the-art thermal management approaches now being implemented across the globe. The future trends in computing hardware, as well as information and telecommunications technolo-gies are examined, with their impacts on thermal management discussed. The book also explores computational and experimental characterization approaches for determining temperature and air flow patterns within data centers. Thermodynamic analyses using the second law to improve energy efficiency are introduced, and used in proposing improvements in cooling methodologies.

Features7 In-depth treatment of energy efficiency ideas based on concepts like fundamental heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, controls, and computer science 7 Research focused on multiple broad analyses that lead to numerous possible solutions to the data center energy crisis 7 Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of thermal management in data centers

ContentsIntroduction to Data Center Energy Flow and Thermal Management.- Power Flow, Delivery and Losses.- Air Cooling Approaches.- Liquid Cooling Approaches.- Waste Heat Re-Use in Data Centers.- Thermal Modeling and Characterization.- Ther-modynamic Analysis of Data Centers.- Reduced Order Modeling Approaches and Their Use in Robust Design.- Experimental Characterization Approaches.- Real Time Control of Compute Loads in Cloud Environments.- Containerized Data Centers.- Energy Efficiency Metrics.- Data Center Design Best Practices.- Data Centers: Present vs. Future.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Renewable Energy Sources; Building Construction, HVAC, Refrigeration


B. Kasal, Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Braunschweig, Germany; T. Tannert, Berne University of Applied Sciences, Biel, Switzerland (Eds.)

In Situ Assessment of Structural Timber

Wood is one of the most intriguing structural materials and the only one that is truly renewable. Along with stone, wood is the oldest structural material on the planet and has been extensively used throughout human history. Due to its aesthetical value and positive environmental impact, wood has experienced a renaissance in construction.As a biodegradable, hygroscopic, non-isotropic material, wood presents special challenges for a professional and requires through knowledge ranging from biology to continuum mechanics. This state-of-the-art report reflects the current knowledge in the area of in situ assessment of the physical and mechanical properties of wood structures. Nondestructive, semi-destructive and destructive methods are described in a systematic manner where technology, equipment and limita-tions are discussed.

Features7 State of the art in this field 7 Wood is experi-encing a come-back in construction 7 Includes pointers for future research.

Contents1 Stress Waves, by Bohumil Kasal, Gretchen Lear, and Thomas Tannert.- 2 Ground Penetrating Radar, by Mehdi Sbarte.- 3 Radiography, by Bohumil Kasal, Gretchen Lear and Ron Anthony.- 4 Resistance Drilling, by Gretchen Lear, Bohumil Kasal and Ron Anthony.- 5 Core-Drilling, by Bohumil Kasal.- 6 Shear Test of Glue Lines, by Thomas Tannert.- 7 Tension Micro-Specimens, by Bohumil Kasal.- 8 Screw Resistance, by Nobuyoshi Yamaguchi.- 9 Hardness Test, by Mariapaola Riggio and Maurizio Piazza.

Fields of interestBuilding Materials; Building Repair and Mainte-nance; Wood Science & Technology

Target groupsResearchType of publication

Professional book

Due March 2011

2011. Approx. 350 p. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-12766-3

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Due May 2011

2011. X, 490 p. 200 illus. Hardcover


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Type of publicationContributed volume

Due December 2010

2011. XX, 132 p. 63 illus. (RILEM State of the Art Reports, Volume 7) Hardcover


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D. Kelly, C. Smith, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID, USA

Bayesian Inference for Probabilistic Risk AssessmentA Practitioner’s Guidebook

The goal of Bayesian Inference for Probabi-listic Risk Assessment is to provide a Bayesian foundation for framing probabilistic problems and performing inference on these problems. It is aimed at scientists and engineers who perform or review risk analyses and it provides an analytical structure for combining data and information from various sources to generate estimates of the parameters of uncertainty distributions used in risk and reliability models. Inference in Bayesian Inference for Probabilistic Risk Assessment employs a modern computational approach known as Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC). MCMC methods were described in the early 1950s in research into Monte Carlo sampling at Los Alamos. Recently, with the advance of computing power and improved analysis algorithms, MCMC is increasingly being used for a wide range of Bayesian inference problems in a variety of disci-plines. MCMC is effectively (although not literally) numerical (Monte Carlo) integration by way of Markov chains.

Features7 Formulates complex problems without becoming weighed down by mathematical detail 7 Presents a modern perspective of Bayesian networks and Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling 7 Written by experts

Fields of interestQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk; Statis-tics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences


T. Kempf, G. Ascheid, R. Leupers, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Multiprocessor Systems on ChipDesign Space Exploration

This book gives a comprehensive introduction to the design challenges of MPSoC platforms, focusing on early design space exploration. It defines an iterative methodology to increase the abstraction level so that evaluation of design decisions can be performed earlier in the design process. These techniques enable exploration on the system level before undertaking time- and cost-intensive development.

Features7 Presents a unique methodology for design space exploration of multiprocessor systems-on-chip 7 Describes an abstract simulation-based model, including a virtual processing unit and advanced task modeling, allowing fine-grained performance investigations 7 Demonstrates a simple and quick refinement to state-of-the-art virtual platforms, operating on the paradigm of instruction set simulation, to speed-up the explo-ration process

ContentsIntroduction.- Systems for Wireless Commu-nication.- Principles of Design Space Explora-tion.- Related Work.- Methodology.- Analytical Implementation Model.- Abstract Simulation Implementation Model.- Case Study.- Summary and Outlook.

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Processor Architectures; Electronic Circuits and Devices


H. Lam, King’s College London, London, UK; F. Leung, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hong Kong, China

Stability Analysis of Fuzzy-Model-Based Control SystemsLinear-Matrix-Inequality Approach

In this book, the state-of-the-art fuzzy-model-based (FMB) based control approaches are covered. A comprehensive review about the stability analysis of type-1 and type-2 FMB control systems using the Lyapunov-based approach is given, presenting a clear picture to researchers who would like to work on this field. A wide variety of continuous-time nonlinear control systems such as state-feedback, switching, time-delay and sampled-data FMB control systems, are covered. In short, this book summarizes the recent contributions of the authors on the stability analysis of the FMB control systems. It discusses advanced stability analysis techniques for various FMB control systems, and founds a concrete theoretical basis to support the investigation of FMB control systems at the research level.

Features7 Presents the state-of-the-art Fuzzy Model based control 7 Approaches readers unfamiliar with the FMB control systems can follow the material easily by means of various simulation examples, figures and plots and a step by step analysis 7 Written by experts in the field

ContentsIntroduction.- Stability and Performance Condi-tions for MFSI State-Feedback FMB Control Systems.- Stability Analysis of FMB Control Systems under MFSD Approach.- BMI Stability Conditions for FMB control systems.- Stability Analysis of FMB Control Systems Using PDLF.- Regional Switching FMB Control Systems.- Fuzzy Combined Controller for Nonlinear Systems.- Time-Delay FMB Control Systems.- Sampled-Data FMB Model Reference Control Systems.- IT2 FMB Control Systems.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)



Due April 2011

2011. 400 p. 100 illus. With online files/update. (Springer Series in Reliability Engineering) Hardcover


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Due March 2011

2011. XII, 198 p. 80 illus. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-1-4419-8152-3

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Due January 2011

2010. 244 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 264) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-17843-6

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S. Li, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA; B. Sun, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa (Eds.)

Advances in Cell Mechanics“Advances in Cell Mechanics” presents the latest developments in cell mechanics and biophysics, mainly focusing on interdisciplinary research in cell biology and the biophysics of cells. Moreover, a unique feature of the book is its emphasis on the molecular and complex continuum modeling and simulations of the cells. It may be the first work that brings rigorous and quantitative scientific analysis and state-of-the-art simulation technology into cell biology research.The book is intended for researchers and graduate students working in the fields of molecular cell biology, bio-engineering and bio-mechanics, soft matter physics, computa-tional mechanics, bio-chemistry and bio-medicine. All contributors are leading scholars in their respective fields. Dr. Shaofan Li is a professor and an expert for computational mechanics at the University of California-Berkeley, USA; Dr. Bohua Sun is a professor at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa.

Features7 Declarers the latest developments in cell biology from the perspective of molecular-physics, bio-mechanics, and multiscale modeling 7 Covers applications of the state-of-the-art atomistic, molecular, multiscale, and soft matter mechanics in order to understand cell biology 7 Serves as a detailed comprehensive review on cell mechanics and physics

Fields of interestTheoretical and Applied Mechanics; Biomedical Engineering; Cell Biology


P. Li, Texas A&M University, TX, USA; L. M. Silveira, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal; P. Feldmann, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center, NY, USA (Eds.)

Simulation and Verification of Electronic and Biological Systems

Simulation and Verification of Electronic and Biological Systems provides a showcase for the Circuit and Multi-Domain Simulation Workshop held in San Jose, California, USA, on November 5, 2009. The nine chapters are contributed by experts in the field and provide a broad discus-sion of recent developments on simulation, modeling and verification of integrated circuits and biological systems.Specific topics include large scale parallel circuit simulation, industrial practice of fast SPICE simulation, structure-preserving model order reduction of interconnects, advanced simulation techniques for oscillator networks, dynamic stability of static memories and biological systems as well as verification of analog integrated circuits.Simulation and verification are funda-mental enablers for understanding, analyzing and designing an extremely broad range of engineering and biological circuits and systems.

Features7 Integrates diverse simulation techniques for electronic circuits and biology systems to provide a broad exposure of the field 7 Includes tutorials on simulation and verification of nanotechnology and analog integrated circuits 7 Brings to the reader the latest academic research and industrial practice 7 Each chapter contributed by a recog-nized expert in the field of the work

Fields of interestCircuits and Systems; Simulation and Modeling; Nanotechnology and Microengineering


E. H. Lim, Hong Kong, China; J. N. Liu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China; R. S. Lee, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Knowledge Seeker – Ontology Modelling for Information Search and ManagementA Compendium

The Knowledge Seeker is a useful system to develop various intelligent applications such as ontology-based search engine, ontology-based text classification system, ontological agent system, and semantic web system etc. The Knowledge Seeker contains four different ontological components. First, it defines the knowledge representation model ¡V Ontology Graph. Second, an ontology learning process that based on chi-square statistics is proposed for automatic learning an Ontology Graph from texts for different domains. Third, it defines an ontology generation method that transforms the learning outcome to the Ontology Graph format for machine processing and also can be visualized for human validation. Fourth, it defines different ontological operations (such as similarity measurement and text classification) that can be carried out with the use of generated Ontology Graphs.

Features7 Well structured presentation of Knowledge Seeker – an Ontology Modelling and Learning Framework 7 Compendium of Ontology Model-ling for Information Search and Management 7 Written by leading experts in this field

ContentsPart I Introduction.- Part II KnowledgeSeeker - An Ontology Modeling and Learning Framework.- Part III KnowledgeSeeker Applications.

Fields of interestComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Operations Research/Decision Theory



Due January 2011

Distribution rights in China: Higher Education Press

Jointly published with Higher Education Press


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-17589-3

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Due February 2011

2011. 200 p. 50 illus. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-0148-9

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Due February 2011

2011. 275 p. (Intelligent Systems Reference Library, Volume 8) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-17915-0

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M. S. Mahmoud, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Decentralized Systems with Design ConstraintsStability Analysis and Design

Decentralized Control and Filtering provides a rigorous framework for examining the analysis, stability and control of large-scale systems, addressing the difficulties that arise because dimensionality, information structure constraints, parametric uncertainty and time-delays.This monograph serves three purposes: it reviews past methods and results from a contemporary perspective; it examines presents trends and approaches and to provide future possibilities; and it investigates robust, reliable and/or resil-ient decentralized design methods based on a framework of linear matrix inequalities. As well as providing an overview of large-scale systems theories from the past several decades, the author presents key modern concepts and efficient computational methods. Representative numerical examples, end-of-chapter problems, and typical system applications are included, and theoretical developments and practical applications of large-scale dynamical systems are discussed in depth.

Features7 Gives the reader an easy-to-follow guided tour through the important area of complex control systems. 7 Includes numerical examples and end-of-chapter problems useful for the graduate student. 7 Provides details of numerous system applications for the benefit of the reader

Fields of interestControl; Communications Engineering, Networks; Computer Communication Networks


S. McAllister, University of California, Currently: Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory Missoula, MT; J. Chen, A. C. Fernandez-Pello, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA

Fundamentals of Combustion Processes

Fundamentals of Combustion Processes is designed as a textbook for an upper-division undergraduate and graduate level combustion course in mechanical engineering. The authors focus on the fundamental theory of combus-tion and provide a simplified discussion of basic combustion parameters and processes such as thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, ignition, diffusion and pre-mixed flames. The text includes exploration of applications, example exercises, suggested homework problems and videos of laboratory demonstrations

Features7 A simplified and straightforward presentation of complex combustion principles and applications 7 Includes lab demonstrations that demonstrate combustion concepts in action on extras 7 Provides clear examples and suggested exercises with additional author resources Solutions 7 Manual for instructors will be posted on extras.springer.com

ContentsPreface.- Nomenclature.- Fuel.- Thermodynamics of Combustion.- Chemical Kinetics.- Review of Transport Equations and Properties.- Ignition Phenomena.- Premixed Flames.- Non-Premixed Flames (Diffusion Flames).- Droplet Evaporation and Combustion.- Emissions.- Premixed Piston IC Engines.– Diesel Engines.- Labs.- Properties of Fuels.- Properties of Air at 1 atm.- Properties of Ideal Combustion Gases.- Elementary Reaction Mechanisms.- Summary of Limits of Flamma-bility.- Minimum Ignition Energy.- Antoine Equa-tion.- Flash Points for Common Fuels.- Properties of Some Alcohol Fuels and Ammonia

Fields of interestEngineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer; Physical Chemistry; Classical Continuum Physics


T. McGloughlin, University od Limerick, Ireland (Ed.)

Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Aneurysms

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and premature death of modern era medicine. It is estimated that approximately 81 million people in the United States (US) currently have one or more of the many forms of cardio-vascular disease, resulting in 1 in every 2.8 deaths, or 900,000 deaths per year. 40% of all deaths in Europe are a result of cardiovascular disease in people under the age of 75. Aneurysms form a significant portion of these cardiovascular related deaths and are defined as a permanent and irreversible localised dilation of a blood vessel greater than 50% of its normal diameter. Although aneurysms can form in any blood vessel, the more lethal aneurysms develop in the cranial arteries, and in the thoracic aorta and abdominal aorta.

Features7 Provides new insights into aneurysm aetiology and behaviorBrings together a unique blend of expertise in experimental, computational and tissue biomechanics

From the contentsEpidemiology Aetiology and Pathophysi-ology.- Advanced medical imaging in aneurysm diagnostics Biomechanics and Pathobiology of Aortic Aneurysm.- Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.- New diagnostic approaches to AAA and Mechanical behavior of AAA tissue.- Fluid mechanics in.- Biomechanical aspects of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and its risk of rupture: Fluid Structure Interac-tion (FSI) studies.- Computational analysis of displacement forces acting on endografts used to treat aortic aneurysms.- Experimental modelling of aneurysm behavior.- Endovascular treatment of AAA and long term outcomes.

Fields of interestBiomedical Engineering; Biomaterials; Human Physiology



Due March 2011

2011. XXI, 556 p. 133 illus. in color. Hardcover


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Due April 2011

2011. 350 p. With online files/update. Hardcover


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Due January 2011

2011. Approx. 350 p. (Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials, Volume 7) Hardcover


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S. Mei, X. Zhang, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; M. Cao, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands

Power Grid Complexity“Power Grid Complexity” introduces the complex system theory known as self-organized criticality (SOC) theory and complex network theory, and their applications to power systems. It studies the network characteristics of power systems, such as their small-world properties, structural vulner-ability, decomposition and coordination strategies, and simplification and equivalence methods. The book also establishes four blackout models based on SOC theory through which the SOC of power systems is studied at both the macroscopic and microscopic levels. Additionally, applications of complex system theory in power system planning and emergency management platforms are also discussed in depth.

Features7 Develops the theoretical foundations on the basis of Self-Organized Criticality 7 Models different blackout scenarios for large power grids 7 Geared to vital engineering problems 7 Discusses a most current topic in electrical engineering

From the contentsIntroduction.- SOC and Complex Networks.- Foundation of SOC in Power Systems.- Power Grid Growth and Evolution.- Complex Small-World Power Grids.- Decomposition and Coordination of Static Power Grids.- Vulnerability Assessment of Static Power Grids.- Simplification, Equivalence, and Synchronization Controlof Dynamic Power Networks.- Blackout Model Based on DC Power Flow.- Blackout Model Based on AC Power Flow.- Blackout Model Considering Reactive Power/Voltage Characteristics.

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Physics, general; Energy Systems


N. Meskin, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar; K. Khorasani, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Fault Detection and IsolationMulti-Vehicle Unmanned Systems

“Fault Detection and Isolation: Multi-Vehicle Unmanned System” deals with the design and development of fault detection and isolation algo-rithms for unmanned vehicles such as spacecraft, aerial drones and other related vehicles. Addressing fault detection and isolation is a key step towards designing autonomous, fault-tolerant cooperative control of networks of unmanned systems. This book proposes a solution based on a geometric approach, and presents new theoretical findings for fault detection and isolation in Markovian jump systems. Also discussed are the effects of large environmental disturbances, as well as communication channels, on unmanned systems. The book proposes novel solutions to difficulties like robustness issues, as well as communication channel anomalies. “Fault Detection and Isolation: Multi-Vehicle Unmanned System” is an ideal book for researchers and engineers working in the fields of fault detection, as well as networks of unmanned vehicles.

Features7 Presents applications for a wide range of unmanned vehicles, including spacecraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, unattended ground sensor networks and automated highway systems 7 Discusses Markovian jump linear systems as a model for creating a network of vehicles in the presence of imperfect communication channels 7 Shows how to design unmanned vehicles to be able to operate autonomously in the face of uncer-tainty and unexpected events or errors

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Systems Theory, Control; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics


L. Morello, A. Tonoli, Polytechnical University of Turin, Italy; L. Rosti Rossini, Milan, Italy; G. Pia, Turin, Italy

The Automotive BodyVolume I: Components Design

“The Automotive Chassis” consists of two volumes. The first volume produces the needful cultural background on the body; it describes the body and its components in use on most kinds of cars and industrial vehicles: the quantity of drawings that are presented allows the reader to familiarize with the design features and to under-stand functions, design motivations and fabrica-tion feasibility, in view of the existing production processes. The second volume addresses the body system engineer and has the objective to lead him to the specification definition used to finalize detail design and production by the car manufacturer or the supply chain. The processing of these specifica-tions, made by mathematical models of different complexity, starts always from the presentations of the needs of the customer using the vehicle and from the large number of rules imposed by laws and customs.

Features7 A complete and updated overview on existing design architecture 7 A systematic approach explaining how to link design specifications to customer's needs and components design to design specifications 7 Material selected from design praxis and put together to support courses on automotive engineering.

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Engineering Design



Due January 2011

Distribution rights in China: Tsinghua University Press.

Jointly published with Tsinghua University Press.

2011. 300 p. 100 illus. Hardcover

7 € 159,00 | £143.507 * € (D) 170,13 | € (A) 174,90 | sFr 228,00ISBN 978-3-642-16210-7

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Due January 2011

2011. XIV, 170 p. 40 illus. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-1-4419-8392-3

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Due December 2010

This is a translation of the original Italian work La Carrozzeria, published in 2008 by ATA, Italy.

2011. XXII, 670 p. 669 illus. (Mechanical Engineering Series) Hardcover


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S. C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand; A. Lay-Ekuakille, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy; A. Fuchs, Graz University of Technology, Austria (Eds.)

New Developments and Applications in Sensing Technology

This book has focussed on different aspects of smart sensors and sensing technology, i.e. intelli-gent measurement, information processing, adapt-ability, recalibration, data fusion, validation, high reliability and integration of novel and high perfor-mance sensors in the areas of magnetic, ultrasonic, vision and image sensing, wireless sensors and network, microfluidic, tactile, gyro, flow, surface acoustic wave, humidity and ultra-wide band. While future interest in this field is ensured by the constant supply of emerging modalities, tech-niques and engineering solutions, as well as an increasing need from aging structures, many of the basic concepts and strategies have already matured and now offer opportunities to build upon. The book has primarily been focussed for postgraduate and research students working on different aspects of design and developments of smart sensors and sensing technology.

Features7 New Developments and Applications in Sensing Technology 7 Discusses the design and fabrication of high performance modern sensors technology 7 Written by leading experts in the field

From the contentsDetection of micro-cracks on metal surfaces using near-field microwave dual-behaviour resonators.-Improving the energy efficiency of wireless sensors through smart antenna design .-Planar electro-magnetic sensor for the detection of nitrate and contamination in natural water sources using elec-trochemical impedance spectroscopy approach.

Fields of interestElectrical Engineering; Signal, Image and Speech Processing; Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks


E. Oñate, International Center for Numerical methods in Engineering, Barcelona, Spain; R. Owen, University College of Swansea, United Kingdom (Eds.)

Particle-Based MethodsFundamentals and Applications

The book contains 11 chapters written by relevant scientists in the field of particle-based methods and their applications in engineering and applied sciences. The chapters cover most particle-based techniques used in practice including the discrete element method, smooth particle hydrodynamic method and the particle element method. The book will be of interest to researchers and engi-neers interested in the fundamentals of particle method and their applications.

Features7 Provides an overview of state of the art particle-based techniques 7 Ideal introduction to the particle-based computational technique 7 Gives fundamentals of the different methods

ContentsAdvances in the Particle Finite Element Method (PFEM) for solving coupled problems in engi-neering.- Advances in Computational Modelling of Multi-Physics in Particle-Fluid Systems.- Large Scale Simulation of Industrial, Engineering and Geophysical Flows Using Particle Methods.- Parallel computation particle methods for multi-phase fluid flow with application oil reservoir char-acterization.- The Particle Finite Element Method for multi-fluid flows.- On Material Modeling by Polygonal Discrete Elements,- Discrete numerical analysis of failure modes in granular materials.- Homogenization of Granular Material modelled by a 3D DEM.- Some consideration on derivative approximation of particle methods.- Discrete element modelling of rock cutting

Fields of interestContinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Mate-rials; Computational Science and Engineering; Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics


L. Morello, A. Tonoli, Polytechnical University of Turin, Italy; L. Rosti Rossini, Milan, Italy; G. Pia, Turin, Italy

The Automotive BodyVolume II: System Design

“The Automotive Chassis” consists of two volumes. The first volume produced the needful cultural background on the body; it described the body and its components in use on most kinds of cars and industrial vehicles: the quantity of drawings that are presented allows the reader to familiarize with the design features and to under-stand functions, design motivations and fabrica-tion feasibility, in view of the existing production processes. The purpose of this second volume is to explain the links which exist between satisfying the needs of the customer (either driver or passenger) and the specifications for vehicle design, and between the specifications for vehicle system and components. For this study a complete vehicle system must be considered, including, according to the nature of functions that will be discussed, more component classes than considered in Volume I, and, sometimes, also part of the chassis and the powertrain.

Features7 Unique collaboriation between universities and commercial enterprise 7 Practical tuitionCourse has proven effective over the years

Fields of interestAutomotive Engineering; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics



Due February 2011


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-17942-6

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Due February 2011

2011. 300 p. 200 illus. (Computational Methods in Applied Sciences, Volume 25) Hardcover


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Due December 2010

This is a translation of the original Italian work La Carrozzeria, published in 2008 by ATA, Italy.

2011. X, 570 p. 350 illus. (Mechanical Engineering Series) Hardcover


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F. Orecchini, V. Naso, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Energy Systems in the Era of Energy VectorsA Key to Define, Analyze and Design Energy Systems Beyond Fossil Fuels

What lies beyond the era of fossil fuels? While most answers focus on different primary energy resources, Energy Systems in the Era of Energy Vectors provides a completely new approach.Instead of providing a traditional consumption analysis of classical primary energy resources such as oil, coal, nuclear power and gas, Energy Systems in the Era of Energy Vectors describes and assesses energy technologies, markets and future strategies, focusing on their capacity to produce, exchange, and use energy vectors. Special attention is given to the renewable energy resources available in different areas of the world and made exploitable by the integration of energy vectors in the global energy system.

Features7 Proposes a completely new approach to the analysis of energy systems 7 Assesses energy technologies, markets and strategies on their capacity to produce, exchange, and use energy vectors instead of limiting the analysis to the consumption of classical primary energy resources 7 Written by experts in energy systems

Contents1. Energy Systems.- 2. Energy Resources.- 3. Energy Vectors.- 4. Energy Conversion and Transformation Plants.- 5. Distributed Generation and Cogeneration.- 6. Energy Useful Effect End Use.

Fields of interestRenewable Energy Sources; Economics general; Climate Change


I. Petráš, Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia Republic

Fractional-Order Nonlinear SystemsModeling, Analysis and Simulation

“Fractional-Order Nonlinear Systems: Modeling, Analysis and Simulation” presents a study of fractional-order chaotic systems accompanied by Matlab programs for simulating their state space trajectories, which are shown in the illustrations in the book. Description of the chaotic systems is clearly presented and their analysis and numerical solution are done in an easy-to-follow manner. Simulink models for the selected fractional-order systems are also presented. The readers will under-stand the fundamentals of the fractional calculus, how real dynamical systems can be described using fractional derivatives and fractional differential equations, and how such equations can be solved, and how to simulate and explore chaotic systems of fractional order.

Features7 Clearly presents the stability theory of frac-tional dynamical systems, with examples 7 Easy to understand the complex concepts in fractional dynamical systems 7 Integrates Matlab programs and Simulink models for interactive learning

ContentsIntroduction.- Fractional Calculus.- Fractional-Order Systems.- Stability of Fractional-Order Systems.- Fractional-Order Chaotic Systems.- Control of Chaotic Systems.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestControl; Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory; Nonlinear Dynamics


P. Remagnino, Kingston University, Surrey, UK; D. N. Monekosso, University of Ulster, Newtown-abbey, UK; L. C. Jain, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia (Eds.)

Innovations in Defence Support Systems-3Intelligent Paradigms in Security

This book is a continuation of our previous volumes on Innovations in Defence Support Systems. This book includes a sample of recent advances in intelligent monitoring.

Features7 State-of-art research on defence support systems 7 Focuses on intelligent paradigms in security 7 Written by leading experts in the field

ContentsData fusion in modern surveillance.- Distributed Intelligent Surveillance Systems Modeling for Performance Evaluation.- Incremental learning on trajectory clustering.- Highly Accurate Estima-tion of Pedestrian Speed Profiles from Video Sequences.- System-Wide Tracking of Individ-uals.- A Scalable Approach based on Normality Components for Intelligent Surveillance distrib-uted Camera Overlap Estimation – Enabling Large Scale Surveillance.-Multi-Robot Teams for Environmental Monitoring.




Due April 2011

2011. VI, 354 p. 176 illus., 38 in color. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover


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Due April 2011

Distribution rights in China: Higher Education Press

Jointly published with Higher Education Press

2011. 200 p. 70 illus. (Nonlinear Physical Science) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-18100-9

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Due February 2011

2011. 220 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence, Volume 336) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-18277-8

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J. H. Richter, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany

Reconfigurable Control of Nonlinear Dynamical SystemsA fault-hiding Approach

This research monograph summarizes solutions to reconfigurable fault-tolerant control problems for nonlinear dynamical systems that are based on the fault-hiding principle. It emphasizes but is not limited to complete actuator and sensor failures.

Features7 Complete and coherent presentation of fault-hiding approaches both for linear and for nonlinear systems 7 Written in a tutorial style 7 Recent research in Reconfigurable Control of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems

ContentsPart I Control reconfiguration problem.- Part II Reconfigurable control of Hammerstein-Wiener systems.- Part III Reconfigurable control of piece-wise affine systems.- Part IV Applications.

Fields of interestControl; Complexity; Systems Theory, Control


E. Rocon, J. L. Pons, Biongineering group, IAI-CSIC, Madrid, Spain

Exoskeletons in Rehabilitation RoboticsTremor Suppression

The new technological advances opened widely the application field of robots. Robots are moving from the classical application scenario with structured industrial environments and tedious repetitive tasks to new application environments that require more interaction with the humans. It is in this context that the concept of Wearable Robots (WRs) has emerged. One of the most exciting and challenging aspects in the design of biomechatronics wearable robots is that the human takes a place in the design, this fact imposes several restrictions and requirements in the design of this sort of devices. The key distinctive aspect in wearable robots is their intrinsic dual cognitive and physical interaction with humans. The key role of a robot in a physical human–robot interaction (pHRI) is the generation of supplementary forces to empower and overcome human physical limits.

Features7 General overview and introduction to robotic exoskeletons field 7 Provides detailed studies of the main topics in the wearable robotics field 7 Written by leading experts in the field

ContentsIntroduction. Exoskeletons in rehabilitation robotics.- Pathological Tremor Management.- Upper limb exoskeleton for tremor suppres-sion. Cognitive HR interaction.- Upper limb exoskeleton for tremor suppression. Physical HR interaction.- Upper limb exoskeleton for tremor suppression. Validation.- Summary, conclusions and upcoming research.

Fields of interestRobotics and Automation; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Rehabilitation


S. Rogalski, FZI Karslruhe, Germany

Flexibility Measurement in Production SystemsHandling Uncertainties in Industrial Production

The requirements for production systems are constantly changing as a result of changing competitive conditions. This poses a challenge for manufacturers in the various branches of industry and creates an ever-increasing need for flexibility.With this as a background, this book explores the current developments and trends as well as their impact on today’s production systems. It also compares known strategies, concepts and methods used to achieve production flexibility.

Features7 A guide for the application of methods to evaluate the flexibility of production systems 7 It describes the development of a novel evaluation methodology and it shows its detailed practical application 7 It is interesting for industrial practice, but also to university research and teaching

ContentsIntroduction.- Analysis of the field of observation.- Introduction of a new Evaluation Methodology.- Practical Experience in the new Methodology.- Summary and Outlook.- References.- Appendix A Basic Knowledge.- Appendix B Additional Methods for Calculating of Flexibility.- Appendix C Demonstration of Further Aspects Regarding the Evaluation Methodology.- Appendix D Example of a Production System (for Illustrating Flexibility Calculations).- Appendix E Calculation Parameters of the Expansion Activities from the Example Production System.

Fields of interestIndustrial and Production Engineering; Informa-tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet); Informa-tion Systems



Due January 2011

2011. 309 p. (Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences, Volume 408) Hardcover

7 € 119,95 | £108.007 * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 172,00ISBN 978-3-642-17627-2

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Due January 2011

2011. 150 p. (Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, Volume 69) Hardcover

7 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,00ISBN 978-3-642-17658-6

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Due May 2011

2011. 230 p. 1 illus. in color. Hardcover


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H. Rohling, TU Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg, Germany (Ed.)

OFDMConcepts for Future Communication Systems

The Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) digital transmission technique has several advantages in broadcast and mobile communica-tions applications. The main objective of this book is to give a good insight into these efforts, and provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the scientific progress which was achieved in the last decade.

Features7 Stimulates further innovation and development in the design of modern communication systems 7 Highlights the advantages in broadcast and mobile communications applications 7 Exam-ines topics of the physical layer as welll as system aspects and concepts 7 Provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of the scientific progress

ContentsIntroduction.- Channel Modeling.- Link Level Aspects.- System Level Aspects for Single Cell Scenarios.- System Level Aspects for Multiple Cell Scenarios.- OFDM/DMT for Wireline Communi-cations.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Coding and Information Theory; Special Purpose and Application-Based Systems


H. Seifi, Iran Power System Engineering Research Center, Ehran, Iran; M. S. Sepasian, Univ of Technol, Tehran; Affiliated to Ministry of Energy of Iran, Tehran, Iran

Electric Power System PlanningIssues, Algorithms and Solutions

The present book addresses various power system planning issues for professionals as well as senior level and postgraduate students. Its emphasis is on long-term issues, although much of the ideas may be used for short and mid-term cases, with some modifications. Back-up materials are provided in twelve appendices of the book. The readers can use the numerous examples presented within the chapters and problems at the end of the chapters, to make sure that the materials are adequately followed up.Based on what Matlab provides as a powerful package for students and professional, some of the examples and the problems are solved in using M-files especially developed and attached for this purpose. This adds a unique feature to the book for in-depth understanding of the materials, sometimes, difficult to apprehend mathematically.

Features7 Self-Contained and Self-learning book 7 Includes Numerous Examples and a Power Planning Toolbox for Matlab 7 Problems and Solutions are solved in Matlab files

ContentsPower System Planning, Basic Principles.- Optimi-zation Techniques.- Some Economic Principles.- Load Forecasting.- Single Bus Generation Expan-sion Planning.- Multi-bus Generation Expansion Planning.- Substation Expansion Planning.- Network Expansion Planning, a Basic Approach.- Network Expansion Planning, an Advanced Approach.- Reactive Power Planning.- Research Trends in Power System Planning.- Comprehen-sive Example.- Appendices.- Index

Fields of interestPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks


I. A. Stroud, H. Nagy

Solid Modelling and CAD SystemsHow to Survive a CAD System

Solid Modelling and CAD Systems gives users an insight into the methods and problems associated with CAD systems. It acts as a bridge between users who learn interfaces without understanding how they workr and developers who create systems without understanding the needs of the users.The main feature of Solid Modelling and CAD Systems is a logical analysis of the techniques and basic solid modelling methods used in modern CAD systems. The book goes on to describe, among other subjects:two-dimensional shape definition methods,the command interface and graphics,databases and data exchange,early-phase design, andcommand files and command structures.

Features7 Enables practitioners to use CAD systems more efficiently 7 Gives instructors a more thorough way of teaching students about CAD systems 7 Includes a number of case studies

Contents1. Case Studies.- 2. How Objects Are Modelled.- 3. 2D Shape Definition.- 4. Operations and Func-tionality.- 5. Geometry.- 6. Non-manifold Models.- 7. The CAD Interface and Graphical Output.- 8. Information and Properties.- 9. Databases and Data Exchange.- 10. Features.- 11. Early-Phase Design.- 12. History, Parametric Parts and Programming.- 13. Assemblies.- 14. CAD in a Community.- 15. Projects.

Fields of interestEngineering Design; Computer-Aided Engi-neering (CAD, CAE) and Design; Simulation and Modeling



Due January 2011

2011. 250 p. (Signals and Communication Technology) Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-17495-7

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Due February 2011

2011. 500 p. (Power Systems) Hardcover


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Due April 2011

2011. XXII, 748 p. 670 illus., 24 in color. Hardcover


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Z. Sun, China University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou, China; S. S. Ge, National University of Singapore

Stability Theory of Switched Dynamical Systems

There are plenty of challenging and interesting problems open for investigation in the field of switched systems. Stability issues help to generate many complex nonlinear dynamic behaviors within switched systems. The authors present a thorough investigation of stability effects on three broad classes of switching mechanism: arbitrary switching where stability represents robustness to unpredictable and undesirable perturbation, constrained switching, including random (within a known stochastic distribution), dwell-time (with a known minimum duration for each subsystem) and autonomously-generated (with a pre-assigned mechanism) switching; and designed switching in which a measurable and freely-assigned switching mechanism contributes to stability by acting as a control input.For each of these classes this book propounds: detailed stability analysis and/or design, related robustness and performance issues, connections to other control problems and many motivating and illustrative examples.

Features7 Provides the reader with a range of tools for analysing nonlinear behaviour within switched systems in a depth not previously available 7 Allows the reader to provide switched control systems with additional robustness to unpredict-able perturbations 7 Written by experts

ContentsIntroduction.- Arbitrary Switching.- Constrained Switching.- Designed Switching.- Implications and Applications.- Conclusion.- Appendix.

Fields of interestControl; Systems Theory, Control; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control


Y. Tu, University of Calgary, AB, Canada; P. Dean, Gienow Windows and Doors, Calgary, AB, Canada

One-of-a-Kind Production

Due to their urgent demands and specific require-ments, some customers in developed countries often feel it would be inconvenient to talk to an overseas supplier about their specific requirements. This creates business opportunities for SMEs in developed countries. However, the low efficiency and high costs involved mean there is a threat of such business opportunities being taken over by cheaper overseas suppliers.

Features7 Summarizes research findings related to one-of-a-kind production strategy, system and technology 7 Details several successful case studies 7 Contains up-to-date coverage of its subject not published elsewhere

ContentsA Reference Architecture for Computer Aided One-of-a-Kind Production (OKP).- Rapid Mass Customization in One-of-a-Kind Production (OKP).- Cost Estimate in Rapid OKP Product Development.- Knowledge Mapping in One-of-a-Kind Production (OKP).- Information Generation for Mass Producing One-of-a-Kind Products.- Adaptive Scheduling and Control of One-of-a-Kind Production.- Computer Aided Shop Floor Control System in One-of-a-Kind Production.

Fields of interestManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Production/Logistics; Operating Procedures, Materials Treat-ment


P. Van Dooren, S. P. Bhattacharyya, R. H. Chan, V. Olshevsky, A. Routray (Eds.)

Numerical Linear Algebra in Signals, Systems and Control

The purpose of Numerical Linear Algebra in Signals, Systems and Control is to present an inter-disciplinary book, blending linear and numerical linear algebra with three major areas of electrical engineering: Signal and Image Processing, and Control Systems and Circuit Theory. Numerical Linear Algebra in Signals, Systems and Control will contain articles, both the state-of-the-art surveys and technical papers, on theory, compu-tations, and applications addressing significant new developments in these areas. The goal of the volume is to provide authoritative and acces-sible accounts of the fast-paced developments in computational mathematics, scientific computing, and computational engineering methods, applica-tions, and algorithms. The state-of-the-art surveys will benefit, in particular, beginning researchers, graduate students, and those contemplating to start a new direction of research in these areas. A more general goal is to foster effective commu-nications and exchange of information between various scientific and engineering communities with mutual interests in concepts, computations, and workable, reliable practices.

Fields of interestSignal, Image and Speech Processing; Linear and Multilinear Algebras, Matrix Theory; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics



Due February 2011

2011. XX, 233 p. 48 illus. in color. (Communications and Control Engineering) Hardcover

7 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,00ISBN 978-0-85729-255-1

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Due May 2011

2011. Approx. 350 p. 100 illus., 20 in color. With online files/update. Hardcover


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Due February 2011


7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-94-007-0601-9

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A. Villa, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (Ed.)

Managing Cooperation in Supply Network Structures and Small or Medium-sized EnterprisesMain Criteria and Tools for Managers

Managing Cooperation in Supply Network Struc-tures and Small- or Medium-sized Enterprises outlines different approaches to the analysis of the organisation of small- or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Owing to the increased competition in the worldwide market, several SMEs operating in the same industrial sectors have agreed collaborative market strategies, both for raw material procure-ment and for final product delivery. The resulting networks, however, have a tendency to suffer from a lack of organization, which minimizes their impact on the product and labour markets, and causes a weak negotiation capacity within their supply chain.Managing Cooperation in Supply Network Structures and Small- or Medium-sized Enterprises aims to give managers of SMEs a simple methodology that helps them to under-stand when and why becoming a partner in an SME network can be profitable for their enter-prise. It discusses the most critical organizational problems and identifies which procedures must be known to become a collaborative member of the network.

Features7 Offers a simple methodology to networks managers to enable them to evaluate the organisa-tional efficiency and robustness of their network 7 Displays different approaches to the analysis of the organisation of small- or medium-sized enterprises in Europe 7 Enables managers to understand when and why becoming a partner in a cluster can be profitable for their enterprise

Fields of interestIndustrial and Production Engineering; Organiza-tion/Planning; Engineering Economics, Organiza-tion, Logistics, Marketing


X. Wang, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (Ed.)

Mixed Reality and Human-Robot Interaction

MR technologies play an increasing role in different aspects of human-robot interactions. The visual combination of digital contents with real working spaces creates a simulated environment that is set out to enhance these aspects. This book presents and discusses fundamental scientific issues, technical implementations, lab testing, and industrial applications and case studies of Mixed Reality in Human-Robot Interaction. It is a refer-ence book that not only acts as meta-book in the field that defines and frames Mixed Reality use in Human-Robot Interaction, but also addresses up-coming trends and emerging directions of the field.

Features7 Results of recent renowned interdisciplinary research projects 7 Presents and discusses the application of solutions of MR technologies in Human-Robot Interaction 7 Points the way forward to future developments

ContentsChapter 1 What is Mixed Reality, ANYWay? Considering the Boundaries of mixed reality in the Context of Robots , by J. Young, E. Sharlin, and T. Igarashi.- Chapter 2 User-Centered HRI: HRI Research Methodology for Designers, by M. Kim, K. Oh, J.Choi, J. Jung, and Y. Kim.- Chapter 3 Mental Transformations in Human-Robot interaction, by B.P. DeJong, J. E. Colgate, and M.A. Peshkin.- Chapter 4 Computational Cognitive Modeling of Human-Robot Interaction Using a GOMS Methodology, by D.B. Kaber, S.H. Kim, and X. Wang.- Chapter 5 A Mixed Reality Based Teleoperation Interface for Mobile Robot, by X. Wang and J. Zhu.

Fields of interestControl, Robotics, Mechatronics; Artificial Intelli-gence (incl. Robotics); Computer-Aided Engi-neering (CAD, CAE) and Design


D. Wood, University of Calgary, AB, Canada

Small Wind TurbinesAnalysis, Design, and Application

Small Wind Turbines and its associated software provide a thorough grounding in analysing, designing, building and installing a small wind turbine. Small turbines are introduced by empha-sising their differences from large ones and nearly all the analysis and design examples refer to small turbines. The software provided with the book includes MATLAB programs for power produc-tion and starting performance, as well as programs for detailed multi-objective optimisation of blade design. An Excel spreadsheet is provided for applying the simple load model of the IEC stan-dard for small wind turbine safety.

Features7 Provides most of the software necessary for the engineering design of small wind turbines 7 Instructs readers in the specific design of small (as opposed to regular) wind turbines 7 Describes how to use remote power systems with small wind turbines

Contents1. Introduction to Wind Turbine Technology.- 2. Control Volume Analysis for Wind Turbines.- 3. Blade Element Theory for Wind Turbines.- 4. Aerofoils: Lift, Drag, and Circulation.- 5. Blade Element Calculations.- 6. Starting and Low Wind Speed Performance.- 7. Optimising Blade Design for Power and Starting.- 8. Yaw Performance, Tail Fin Design, and Overspeed Protection.- 9. Designing Small Turbines for Safety.

Fields of interestRenewable Energy Sources; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Machinery and Machine Elements



Due April 2011

2011. VIII, 104 p. 36 illus., 6 in color. Hardcover

7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-0-85729-242-1

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Due February 2011

2011. 296 p. (Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering, Volume 47) Hardcover


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Due April 2011

2011. 200 p. 110 illus. With online files/update. (Green Energy and Technology) Hardcover


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J. Xu, X. Zhou, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

Fuzzy-Like Multiple Objective Decision Making

Decision makers usually face multiple, conflicting objectives and the complicated fuzzy-like environ-ments in the real world. What are the fuzzy-like environments? How do we model the multiple objective decision making problems under fuzzy-like environments? How do you deal with these models? In order to answer these questions, this book provides an up-to-date methodology system for fuzzy-like multiple objective decision making, which includes modelling system, model analysis system, algorithm system and applica-tion system in structure optimization problem, selection problem, purchasing problem, inventory problem, logistics problem and so on. Researchers, practitioners and students in management science, operations research, information science, system science and engineering science will find this work a useful reference.

Features7 Presents theory and applications in Fuzzy-Like Multiple Objective Decision Making 7 Takes real-life problems as the background and guidance 7 Written by leading experts in the field

ContentsPart 1 Fuzzy Set Theory.- Part 2 Fuzzy Multiple Objective Decision Making.- Part 3 Fuzzy Random Multiple Objective Decision Making.- Part 4 Bifuzzy Multiple Objective Decision Making.- Part 5 Fuzzy Rough Multiple Objective Decision Making.




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2011. Approx. 920 p. (Studies in Fuzziness and Soft Computing, Volume 263) Hardcover

7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-16894-9

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