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Press titles are
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 Influence Function Approach: Selected Topics of Structural Mechanics to HF Radiation Effects
Y.A. MELNIKOV, Middle Tennessee State University, USA
Structural mechanics is the study of the
effects that forces of different physical origin (mechanical, thermal,
magnetic and so on) produce on elements of structures such as cables,
pillars, beams, plates and shells. This text represents the first ever
attempt to include in a book format a number of standard problems from
structural mechanics, which are treated by means of a single
mathematical approach that is novel in the field. The influence
(Green's) function method constitutes the basis for this approach.
The
material in this volume is based on the implementation of two important
notions taken from different sciences. One of them (the influence
function of a point concentrated force) is brought from structural
mechanics, while the other (the Green’s function of a boundary-value
problem) is taken from mathematics. They are closely related to each
other, and their relation represents the keystone in this text.
Bringing these notions together allows us to create a single
methodological approach to a variety of problems in structural
mechanics, makes their analysis easier and builds up a solid foundation
for some further developments in the field. | |
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Biological Monitoring: Theory and Applications
M.E. CONTI, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Italy
This book provides the reader with a
basic understanding of the use of bioindicators both in assessing
environmental quality and as a means of support in environmental impact
assessment (EIA) procedures. The book primarily deals with the
applicability of these studies with regard to research results
concerning the basal quality of ecosystems and from an industrial
perspective, where evaluations prior to the construction of major
projects (often industrial plants) are extremely important.
Environmental
pollution and related human health concerns have now reached critical
levels in many areas in the world. International programmes for
researching, monitoring and preventing the causes of this phenomenon
are ongoing in many countries.
This book gives an
overview of the state of the art of relevant aspects of biological
monitoring for the evaluation of ecosystem quality and human health. |
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Electromagnetic Field Interaction with Transmission Lines |
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Mobile
Agents: Principles of Operation and Applications
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Learning
from Failure: Long-term Behaviour of Heavy Masonry Structures
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Discontinuum
Mechanics:
Using
Finite and Discrete Elements
S.
MOHAMMADI , University of Tehran, Iran
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“...this book is very well
suited for researchers who need a quick overview and introduction to
the state of the art of discontinuum mechanics, which is presented
without sacrificing accuracy and depth.”
MATHEMATICAL REVIEWS
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Introduction
to Regression Analysis
M.A. GOLBERG and H.A. CHO,
University of Nevada, USA |
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“In my opinion this book can be a useful
addition to academic libraries and readers with basic statistical
knowledge will find it helpful in further understanding the underlying
theory and applications of the regression analysis.”
E-STREAMS
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Thermal
Analysis of Welds
Author:
N.T. NGUYEN, ETRS Pty Ltd, HRL Services, Mulgrave, Australia
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" This book can be used as a
readily available "handbook" for finite-element (FE) or
finite-difference (FD) based code development and validation purpose,
and also as teaching material for undergraduate and graduate courses
focusing on heat-transport phenomena. ."
JOM
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