Unlike most engineers, system engineers focus on the knowledge base needed to develop good systems in a cross-functional fashion rather than deeply on isolated topics.
An Integrated Approach to Modeling and Optimization in Engineering and Science examines the effects of experimental design, mathematical modeling, and optimization processes for solving many different problems.
As multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) continues to grow and evolve, machine learning (ML) techniques have become increasingly important in finding efficient and effective solutions to complex problems.
This book provides a set of detailed instructions to help you construct your departmental, divisional, or organizational functional tree structure (FTS) and work towards world-class service.
Achieving state-of-the-art excellence and attaining the cost reductions associated with outstanding logistics efforts is an obvious gain in terms of competitive edge and profitability.
Thin Films and Coatings: Toughening and Toughness Characterization captures the latest developments in the toughening of hard coatings and in the measurement of the toughness of thin films and coatings.
The rail human factors/ergonomics community has grown quickly and extensively, and there is much increased recognition of the vital importance of ergonomics/human factors by rail infrastructure owners, rail operating companies, system developers, regulators and national and trans-national government.
The rail human factors/ergonomics community has grown quickly and extensively, and there is much increased recognition of the vital importance of ergonomics/human factors by rail infrastructure owners, rail operating companies, system developers, regulators and national and trans-national government.
An Integrated Approach to Modeling and Optimization in Engineering and Science examines the effects of experimental design, mathematical modeling, and optimization processes for solving many different problems.
Winner of a 2013 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award The third edition of a groundbreaking reference, The Human-Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies, and Emerging Applications raises the bar for handbooks in this field.
As sensors become ubiquitous, a set of broad requirements is beginning to emerge across high-priority applications including disaster preparedness and management, adaptability to climate change, national or homeland security, and the management of critical infrastructures.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations in digital health offer unprecedented opportunities to facilitate human health and provide tools and techniques that reduce overall costs.
Now in its third edition, the Handbook of Package Engineering is still considered the standard industry reference on packaging materials and engineering.
This handbook provides a clear explanation of the commercial, contractual and statutory aspects of a capital project in the process industries from feasability studies, through commissioning/contract; to construction operation.
Smooth Topological Design of Continuum Structures focuses on the use of a newly-proposed topology algorithm for structural optimization called Smooth-Edged Material Distribution for Optimizing Topology (SEMDOT).
To obtain data about the stiffness and bearing capacity of a foundation pile, the Rapid Load Test could be an effective and economic alternative for a static load test.
Portable ventilation systems provide an option for supplementing installed ventilation, as well as providing a system for ventilation where none exists.
Keeping in mind the advancements in the field of science and technology within the context of weaving, this book discusses advanced woven fabric design.
Lean Manufacturing, the production method first popularized by Toyota, has often been reduced to charts and tools by many US manufactures -- they've abandoned the original intent of the methodology.
Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in IOT and Computing Technologies (ICEICT - 2023) is organised with a vision to address the various issues to promote the creation of intelligent solution for the future.
The Illustrated Dictionary and Resource Directory of Environmental and Occupational Health, Second Edition is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference source for the vast and diverse collection of interrelated terms and topics that encompass the fields of environmental science, occupational health and safety, and preventive medicine.
Any supply chain improvement project, even if well conceived, has a good chance of failing, unless the accompanying information technology enables the design.
Taking a close look at the national economic system of China, this book defines industrial clusters, then summarizes their measurement indices and identifies their methods.
Ageneralization and rationalization of the main safety design criteria and safety analysis methodologies developed in nuclear aerospace and chemical engineering is presnted in two comprehensive volumes.
An encyclopedic, A-Z listing of terminology, Loss Prevention and Safety Control: Terms and Definitions addresses the need for a comprehensive reference that provides a complete and sufficient description of the terminology used in the safety/loss prevention field.
Giving organizations the ability to track, secure, and manage items from the time they are raw materials through the life-cycle of the product, radio frequency identification (RFID) makes internal processes more efficient and improves overall supply chain responsiveness.
Computer systems have become an important element of the world economy, with billions of dollars spent each year on development, manufacture, operation, and maintenance.
Standard work is an agreed upon set of work procedures that effectively combines people, materials, and machines to maintain quality, efficiency, safety, and predictability.
A technical discussion that includes theory, research, and application, this book describes warning design standards and guidelines; aspects of law relevant to warnings such as government regulations, case/trial litigation, and the role of expert testimony in these cases; and international, health/medical, and marketing issues.
Occupational Safety and Hygiene IV covers a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to:- Occupational Safety- Risk Assessment- Ergonomics- Management Systems- Physical Environment - Construction Safety, and - Human FactorsThis compilation of papers in the domain of occupational safety and hygiene is mainly based on research works carried
The field of machinery maintenance is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the convergence of intelligent technologies and data-driven approaches.
