Hydraulic engineering

A comprehensive overview of the geomorphological processes that shape rivers and that should be considered in river management.

In the past few years the topic of work and ageing has received much public and professional interest.

This text introduces bad events (incidents and accidents) named as metaphors.

The aim of this book is to provide "e;human engineering"e; for workplaces, tools, machinery, computers, shift work, lighting, sound, climate, work demands, offices, vehicles, healthcare, and the home - and everything else that we can produce - to suit the human body and mind.

This book comprises the select proceedings of the 23rd Congress of the International Association for Hydraulic Environmental Engineering and Research-Asia Pacific Division (IAHR-APD 2022).

This text introduces industrial and organisational psychologists to the discipline of human factors.

It is a systems world.

In an era where technological advancements are not just tools but partners in our workspaces, Modern Technologies and Tools Supporting the Development of Industry 5.

Manufacturing Techniques for Materials: Engineering and Engineered provides a cohesive and comprehensive overview of the following: (i) prevailing and emerging trends, (ii) emerging developments and related technology, and (iii) potential for the commercialization of techniques specific to manufacturing of materials.

In the context of an ever-changing technological world, it is crucial to prioritize the cultivation of sustainability and environmental consciousness.

Unique, cutting-edge material on structural dynamics and natural forces for offshore structures Using the latest advances in theory and practice, Dynamics of Offshore Structures, Second Edition is extensively revised to cover all aspects of the physical forces, structural modeling, and mathematical methods necessary to effectively analyze the dynamic behavior of offshore structures.

Industrial assets (such as railway lines, roads, pipelines) are usually huge, span long distances, and can be divided into clusters or segments that provide different levels of functionality subject to different loads, degradations and environmental conditions, and their efficient management is necessary.

It is a systems world.

Applied Systems Analysis: Science and Art of Solving Real-Life ProblemsSubject Guide: Engineering - Industrial and ManufacturingAny activity is aimed at solving certain problems, which means transferring a system from an existing unsatisfactory problematic state to a desired state.

Completely updated and with three new chapters, this analysis of river dynamics is invaluable for advanced students, researchers and practitioners.

This book covers innovative breakthroughs in additive manufacturing processes used for biomedical engineering.

The importance of good documentation can build a strong foundation for any thriving organization.

This book is a concise, self-contained treatment of the finite element method and all the computational techniques needed for its efficient use and practical implementation.

The final edition of this was published in 1977, so a completely revised and updated new edition of Project Surveying became a necessary requirement, should the book continue its service to the surveying and civil engineering students and profession in the same successful way as from the very first publication in 1966.

Water Supply and Distribution Systems, Second edition is a comprehensive introduction to the topic of how water is delivered to homes and businesses throughout the world.

Sustainable manufacturing is a key component in the engineering industry, helping to decrease emissions, costs, and energy use.

A guide for urban areas to achieve sustainability by recovering water, energy, and solids Integrated Sustainable Urban Water, Energy, and Solids Management presents an integrated and sustainable system of urban water, used (waste) water, and waste solids management that would save and protect water quality, recover energy and other resources from used water and waste solids including plastics, and minimize or eliminate the need for landfills.

Suspension Plasma Spray Coating of Advanced Ceramics presents the significance of suspension plasma spray coating of ceramics for thermal barrier applications.

The introduction of artificial lighting extends the time of wakefulness after dark and enables work at night, thus disturbing the human circadian rhythm.

One of the latest developments being pursued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations (ILO, ISO), in relation to preventing work-related diseases and disorders, concerns the creation of "e;toolkits"e; and, within them, of simple tools.

This new book covers process optimization and process capability for hybrid NCMP (nonconventional machining process), and combines NCMP and conventional machining removal processes for various hybridized processes.

Focusing primarily on understanding the steady-state hydraulics that form the basis of hydraulic design and computer modelling applied in water distribution, Introduction to Urban Water Distribution elaborates the general principles and practices of water distribution in a straightforward way.

Diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workplaces foster a sense of belonging and support for all employees, helping them feel like integral parts of the team.

A comprehensive, accessible introduction to modern all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries.

This book provides insight for researchers and decision-makers on the application of data in the entrepreneurship and sustainable development sector.

Open Channel Hydraulics is written for undergraduate and graduate civil engineering students, and practicing engineers.

One of the latest developments being pursued by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations (ILO, ISO), in relation to preventing work-related diseases and disorders, concerns the creation of "e;toolkits"e; and, within them, of simple tools.

Proceedings of the 10th Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and the 3rd International Conference on Tropical and Residual Soils, held in Maseru, Lesotho, September 1991, are contained in two volumes.

The Web of Things (WoT) is a concept that describes approaches, programming tools and software architectural systems, which interface networks of real-world objects with the World Wide Web.

Quality of Life: An Interdisciplinary Perspective presents the Quality of Life using a contemporary and interdisciplinary approach.

This book presents an overview of operations research and systems engineering and takes a look into both fields on content, histories, contributions, and future directions so a sound career choice can be made for those who might be deciding on a career path.

This book explores the applications of nanotechnology in Industry 4.

Safety and Wearable Technology tackles the profound issue of workplace safety, as each day unacceptable numbers of workers lose their lives in accidents, with even more succumbing to work-related illnesses across the globe.

This book describes psychosocial working conditions that negatively impact the mental and physical well-being of employees of various "e;assistance-related"e; professional groups, as well as individuals whose work is related to contact with demanding clients.

Today, only having information is insufficient for a competitive advantage.

Suspension Plasma Spray Coating of Advanced Ceramics presents the significance of suspension plasma spray coating of ceramics for thermal barrier applications.

Applied Attention Theory, Second Edition provides details concerning the relevance of all aspects of attention to the world beyond the laboratory.

Modern noise research and assessment techniques are commonly used in the workplace and our personal living environment.

The book presents the innovative aspects of smart industries and intelligent technologies involving Robotics and Automation.

The text discusses the fundamentals of lubrication science and technology linking the science concepts to engineering practices.

* Reviews the development of modern hydraulic fluids* Discusses the application and selection of hydraulic fluids through the investigation of their physical and chemical properties related to the operational requirements.

This new edition textbook continues down the path that the first edition, winner of the 2013 IISE/Joint Publishers Book-of-the-Year Award, successfully carved out.

The book uses a systems-based approach to show how innovation is pervasive in all facets of endeavors, including business, industrial, government, the military, and even academia.

This book presents a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research, development, and commercial prospective of various discoveries conducted in the real world of functional and smart materials.