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This book highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of masonry structures and constructions, as presented by leading international researchers at the 18th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (IB2MaC), held in Birmingham, UK, on July 21–24, 2024. Conference topics include architecture with masonry, analysis of masonry structures, bricks and blocks, mortars, repair, strengthening and retrofitting, conservation of historical heritage, new construction techniques, seismic engineering, durability and deterioration of materials, energy efficiency, AI, and masonry. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.

This book covers state-of-the-art resource recovery technologies from the different components of solid waste, such as plastics, e-waste, fly ash, sewage sludge, slag and their real applications. Furthermore, it explains various management strategies for agricultural waste, including the generation of bioenergy from agri-crop residue. It also highlights the recent technologies used in the management of industrial waste, their implementation at a large scale and the treatment of industrial effluent with the rationale synthetic approach, hybrid advanced oxidation process and bio-methanation.Features: Provides a technical interpretation for creating wealth from waste by the experts in the research domain. Covers various aspects of waste management, current resource recovery and recycling trends. Presents a unique combination of municipal, agricultural and industrial waste management towards achieving a resilient smart city. Imparts knowledge of policies and regulations in different countries and their impacts on waste management. Illustrates various technologies for waste processing through case studies. This book is aimed at researchers and policymakers in environmental engineering, waste management and clean energy.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

This open access book presents the proceedings of the 17th International Congress of Polymers in Concrete 2023 (ICPIC 2023), held under the theme'Cement-Polymer Composite in Circular Economy'. It provides multidisciplinary and contemporary knowledge on the application of polymers both in and on concrete, covering topics from the modification of concrete compositions with modern admixtures and additives to the use of alternative binders and polymer composites for concrete reinforcement. The book also explores improvements in concrete surface properties and special functionalities such as self-healing, self-cleaning, and energy consumption control using Phase Changing Materials (PCM). As the premier global event in this field since 1975, ICPIC continues to drive innovation and sustainability, uniting researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students to advance the future of polymers in concrete.

This volume presents the proceedings of the fib International Conference on Concrete Sustainability, held in Guimarães, Portugal on 11–13 September 2024. It covers topics such as concrete and advanced materials, structural performance and design, construction methods and management, durability, life cycle design, through-life management and care, resilience, dismantlement, reuse and recycling, & innovation in buildings and civil structure. fib (The International Federation for Structural Concrete) is a not-for-profit association whose mission is to develop at an international level the study of scientific and practical matters capable of advancing the technical, economic, aesthetic, and environmental performance of concrete construction.

This open access book provides the latest fundamental and practical advances in reducing the built environment's carbon footprint based on a collection of papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment: Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices, held June 19-21, 2024, in Oslo, Norway. The volume presents research investigations and case studies spanning five interrelated domains: New materials and material preparation processes for zero (or negative) carbon footprint Robotic construction technologies for minimum formwork and on-site activities Novel structural designs and details for optimal performance with the least material usage Advanced condition assessment and health monitoring methods for the longest service life Innovative life-cycle analysis and policy-making strategies for effective civil infrastructure management

The 54th volume of the journal contains articles based on the research results that focus on solving current engineering issues related to alloy machining in aerospace production, steel atmospheric corrosion, soil stabilisation in construction, modelling a corona discharge separation of fine particles, and designing a low-cost irradiance meter with a remote data logger. The separate part of the articles is dedicated to developments and engineering solutions in the area of renewable and traditional energy. The presented research results will be helpful to specialists in machinery, construction and energy production.

This open access book focuses on cutting-edge research in high-performance concrete. Concrete has been a main construction material all over the world in the past century. As the demand for construction rises, the need for concrete with stronger performance grows as well. Existing studies on high-performance concrete are mainly on fiber admixtures and reactive mineral powder admixtures, with a focus on concrete proportioning and rheological properties. Through in-depth analysis of real-world engineering cases and demonstration of the latest research achievements, this book aims to provide a systematic review of research on high-performance concrete for civil engineers and scholars in related research fields. The topics of this book include but are not limited to the following: 1. Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Admixture Factors; 2. Effect of Mineral Reactive Powders on Concrete; 3. High Performance Concrete Packing Density and Rheological Properties; 4. High Performance Concrete Proportioning and Theoretical Research; 5. Research on Mechanical Properties of High Performance Concrete.

This book delves into the cutting-edge field of electronic materials, focusing on their pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and technologically advanced future. This comprehensive book brings together a selection of contributions that explore the transformative impact of electronic materials on various industries, including health care, aerospace, energy, and electronics. The book places a spotlight on the forefront of technological innovation, with a particular emphasis on nanoelectronics. Readers will navigate through the technological landscape of electronic materials, uncovering its significance in driving sustainable technologies that address the emerging challenges and also explore the emergent properties of electronic materials, such as multifunctionality, reliability, and scalability. Through in-depth analysis and case studies, this book showcases how these properties propel researchers in electronic material science toward ground-breaking solutions with real-world applications. This book serves as a collaborative and descriptive platform, fostering interdisciplinary discussions and knowledge exchange. It acts as a bridge between various fields, providing a space for researchers, scientists, and engineers to share cutting-edge discoveries and advancements. The book is more than a collection of articles; it is a forward-looking exploration of the dynamic nature of material science and technology. It highlights how researchers and engineers are pushing the boundaries, leveraging the remarkable properties of materials to create solutions that enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.

This volume presents the proceedings of the fib International Conference on Concrete Sustainability, held in Guimarães, Portugal on 11–13 September 2024. It covers topics such as concrete and advanced materials, structural performance and design, construction methods and management, durability, life cycle design, through-life management and care, resilience, dismantlement, reuse and recycling, & innovation in buildings and civil structure. fib (The International Federation for Structural Concrete) is a not-for-profit association whose mission is to develop at an international level the study of scientific and practical matters capable of advancing the technical, economic, aesthetic, and environmental performance of concrete construction.

This book gathers a selection of papers presented at the 6th International Scientific Conference “Environmental Challenges in Civil Engineering”, ECCE 2024, held on April 22–24, 2024, in Opole, Poland. Written by an international group of experts, it reports on findings concerning structural material behavior, and new methods and technologies in constructions. A special emphasis is given to sustainable constructions practices, including material recycling and reuse, renovation and restoration of historical building and to those fostering sustainable development of cities and rural areas, and a better integration of buildings with the environment. Offering a good balance of theory and practice, and covering both technical and organizational aspects in civil engineering and architectural projects, this book offers extensive information on solutions and current challenges in construction projects and structural interventions in the context of environmental protection, earthquake prevention and sustainable urban planning.

This book consists of the most recent group of peer-reviewed research papers presented at the 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering, ICOCE 2024 held in Singapore from March 22 to 24. Important issues addressed in the book show the emerging relationships between technology and the built environment. Engineering solutions are treated from a global perspective. Highlighted fields of inquiry include hazard mitigation, materials management, transportation, water resources, and public policy. The authors outline solutions to physical, environmental, and social problems in many different contexts. This book contains refereed articles authored by a wide variety of international researchers and practitioners from many perspectives discussing current research solutions from a global perspective to problems in civil and environmental engineering. Examples that cover construction management, water issues, public safety, and urban development are emphasized. The chapters contain a wide variety of applications that appeal to readers with varying levels of knowledge and interest in the important issues relevant to international engineering.

This volume highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) and textile-reinforced concrete (TRC), as presented by scientists and engineers at the RILEM-fib XI International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Concrete (BEFIB), held in Dresden, Germany, on September 15-18, 2024. It discusses a diverse range of topics concerning FRC and TRC, including technological aspects, mechanical properties, long-term performance, analytical and numerical models, structural design, codes and standards, as well as practical applications and case studies.

This book includes topics like composite structures, SHM, microstructures, material modelling, design for additive manufacturing, numerical optimization and in particular topology optimization in aerospace, automotive, and other industries. Every year, the Technical University of Munich, the Universität der Bundeswehr München, and the University of Applied Sciences in Munich invite researchers and practitioners to join the Munich Symposium on Lightweight Design. Experts from industry and academia discuss design tools, applications, and new developments. The talks are summarized in short articles and presented in this volume.

The book covers the current status of renewable energy technology, such as solar, wind, hydro and geothermal power engineering and biomass conversion. It focusses on technical challenges and potential future developments in electricity generation. electrical vehicles, heating and cooling, industrial processes and rural electrification. Keywords: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Wind Farms. Hydropower, Hydroelectric Dams, Geothermal Energy, Biomass Energy, Agricultural Residues, Organic Waste, Electricity Transportation, Global Energy Systems.

This book includes selected peer reviewed articles presented at the 7th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology 2023 (ICMEN 2023) held on 04-05Nov at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It highlights recent innovative approach and developments in materials engineering and nanotechnology fields. A broad range of topics and issues in modern materials science and nanotechnology are discussed, including advanced materials synthesis and characterization, nanoscale science and engineering, functional composite and nanomaterials, sustainable materials and green technologies. The importance and relevance of these proceedings lie in their contribution to the scientific community's collective knowledge and understanding of materials science/engineering and nanotechnology. By disseminating cutting-edge research findings and innovations, these proceedings foster collaboration, inspire new ideas, and push the boundaries of scientific discovery. Given its scope, this book will be of interest to a wide readership, including materials and nanotechnology engineers, scholars and researchers in science, technology and engineering disciplines.

These ESAFORM 2024 conference proceedings cover a wide range of topics: Additive manufacturing; Composites forming processes; Extrusion and drawing; Forging and rolling; Formability of metallic materials; Friction and wear in metal forming; Incremental and sheet metal forming; Innovative joining by forming technologies; Optimization and inverse analysis in forming; Machining, Cutting and severe plastic deformation processes; Material behavior modelling; New and advanced numerical strategies for material forming; Non-conventional processes; Polymer processing and thermomechanical properties; Sustainability on material forming. Keywords: WAAM Technology, Fused deposition Modeling (FDM), Fiber Composite Printers, Ultrasonic Powder Atomization, Finite Element Modeling (FEM), Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), Rapid Prototyping in Additive Manufacturing, Directed Energy Deposition (DED), GTAW Droplet Deposition, Deep Learning, Thermoplastic Pultrusion, Textile Reinforcements, Thermoforming Simulation, New Sustainable Materials, Non-Crimp Fabrics, CFRP Scraps, PEEK Composites, Thermoplastic Sheets, Flax/PP Composites.

This book presents the select proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring & Engineering Structures (SHM&ES 2023). It covers the recent advances in the fields related to structural health monitoring, damage detection and assessment, non-destructive testing, inverse problems, optimization, artificial neural networks, and evaluation. This book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the field of health monitoring of engineering structures.

The main aim of the 2nd international conference on recent advances in materials manufacturing and machine learning processes-2023 (RAMMML-23) is to bring together all interested academic researchers, scientists, engineers, and technocrats and provide a platform for continuous improvement of manufactur□ing, machine learning, design and materials engineering research. RAMMML 2023 received an overwhelm□ing response with more than 530 full paper submissions. After due and careful scrutiny, about 120 of them have been selected for presentation. The papers submitted have been reviewed by experts from renowned institutions, and subsequently, the authors have revised the papers, duly incorporating the suggestions of the reviewers. This has led to significant improvement in the quality of the contributions, Taylor & Francis publications, CRC Press have agreed to publish the selected proceedings of the conference in their book series of Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Interdisciplinary Sciences. This enables fast dissemina□tion of the papers worldwide and increases the scope of visibility for the research contributions of the authors.

This volume comprises selected peer-reviewed proceedings of 15th International Congress on Advances in Civil Engineering (ACE 2023) was held in Famagusta, North Cyprus in September 2023. This proceedings covers all disciplines of Civil Engineering classified under six main topics: Construction Management, Hydraulics, Geotechnics, Materials, Structures, Transportation, and Civil Engineering Education. It covers highly diverse research topics including investigation in the areas of innovative materials in concrete production, recycling of waste in the construction industry, fibre reinforced and high strength concrete, soil stabilization, problematic soils of semi-arid and arid regions, deep foundations, staged construction modelling, repair and maintenance of reinforced concrete, earthquake engineering and seismic retrofitting, coastal and harbour engineering, water resources management, hydrology & hydraulics engineering, traffic engineering and urban transport, life cycle cost analysis, decision making strategies.

Recent Developments of Geopolymer Materials: Processing and Characterisations focuses on the development, processing, and characterization of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, highlighting recent research developments in this field. The book covers the processing and characterization of geopolymers, incorporating green materials from waste and recycled materials specifically for construction applications, as well as advanced processing and characterization for a wide variety of applications. The book provides in-depth chapters on the development, processing, and characterization of sustainable and green materials with extensive uses, such as construction.It is divided into two sections: Development of Geopolymer Materials for Construction Applications and Advanced Processing and Characterization for Wider Applications, and will be a useful resource for academics, engineers, companies, and stakeholders in geopolymers from green materials for a variety of wide applications, including construction materials, ceramics, adsorbents, drilling properties, and simulation analysis. - Provides new knowledge and the latest technology and research relating to the processing and characterization of geopolymers incorporating green materials from waste and recycled materials - Covers the latest research on variety of wide applications, including construction materials, ceramics, adsorbents, drilling properties, and simulation analysis - Includes in-depth coverage of the benefits of geopolymer technology

The book is devoted to the retirement of Prof. Wilfried Becker—a liber amicorum for a well-known specialist in the field of structural mechanics. Many excellent scientists from institutions around the world wrote their scientific chapters, stressing the Becker's influence to structural mechanics. Thus, this collection discusses a lot of important problems and applications of mechanics.

There has been a major resurgence of braiding in worldwide manufacturing and new testing technologies using imaging processes are now being employed. This has allowed significant findings and a better understanding of braided materials. The Handbook of Advances in Braided Composite Materials, Second Edition extensively reviews the properties, design, and manufacturing, testing and next generation applications of braided composite materials. Following the introductory chapter and the opening topic of working with the enclosed composite apps, Part One discusses manufacturing processes and advanced testing of braided composite materials. Part Two then looks at predicting properties and designing braided composite materials, including mechanics for braided composite materials such as micromechanics, macromechanics and ply mechanics. Advances in 2D and 3D modeling, as well as design of braided composite materials, are also covered. Finally, Part Three provides information on the applications of Next Generation braided composite materials. These topics consist of shape memory composites, nanostructures in braids, electrospinning, braidtrusion and green braids. The book presents up-to-date technology developments and recent research findings, along with an android and IPhone App to support design criteria, which is available via an online open source platform provided by the editor. Industrial manufacturers of braided composites, academic researchers working in the design and development of braided composites, professional engineers and postgraduate students will find this book an essential read. - Covers new developments in advanced testing methods and imaging technology - Presents new findings in manufacturing and material properties - Discusses new developments in sustainable green braided composites, and in 3D braiding

With the current emphasis on sustainable construction there is now a move towards using non-hazardous waste materials and by-products, as binders in making self-compacting concrete. Alternative Cementitious Materials for Self-Compacting Concrete provides a detailed review on the various properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC) and how they are affected by the use, of by-products and waste materials in concrete production. The book provides a fair comparison on the application and use of various types of materials in SCC. It also provides the latest data and detailed information on modeling and soft computing techniques for estimation of the various properties of SCC as well as detailed investigations on microstructural characterization. The book will be a valuable reference resource for materials scientists, and civil and structural engineers working in construction materials and self-compacting concrete, as well as for those working in the cement production and non-hazard waste industries. - Includes detailed information on modeling and computational techniques for estimating SCC properties - Provides comprehensive information on the use of waste materials and by-products in self-compacting concrete - Covers comprehensive information on the different properties of SCC

Size Effects in Engineering Mechanics and Manufacturing provides a detailed evaluation of size effects in mechanics, manufacturing and material sciences and their effects on related physical behaviors and phenomena. Sections address the physical aspects of size effects, including tension, compression, and bending deformation in mechanics, fatigue and damage behaviors, the mechanisms behind these effects, modeling techniques for determining the behavior and phenomena of size effects, practical applications of size effects in material sciences and micro-manufacturing, how size effects influence the process performance, process outcome, properties and quality of fabricated parts and components, and future size effects.This book provides not only a reference volume on size effects but also valuable applications for engineers, scientists, academics and research students involved in materials processing, manufacturing, materials science and engineering, engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering and the management of enterprises using materials processing technologies in the mass-production of related products. - Describes the physical aspects of size effects and provides the underlying theories and principles to explain the mechanisms behind them - Presents the practical applications of size effects in material sciences and micro-manufacturing and outlines the influence of process performance, process outcome, properties, and quality of fabricated parts and components - Provides guidelines to understand size effects in multi-scaled manufacturing process design and product development

Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of Wind Power Structures in Marine Environments: Volume 1: Introduction and Corrosive Loads offers the first comprehensive review on corrosion and corrosion protection of offshore wind power structures. The book provides extensive discussion on corrosion phenomena and types in different marine corrosion zones, including the modeling of corrosion processes and interactions between corrosion and structural stability. The book addresses important design issues, namely materials selection relative to performance in marine environments, corrosion allowance, and constructive design. Active and passive corrosion protection measures are emphasized, with special sections on cathodic corrosion protection and the use of protective coatings. Seawater related issues associated with cathodic protection, such as calcareous deposit formation, hydrogen formation and fouling, are discussed. With respect to protective coatings, the book considers for the first time complete loading scenarios, including corrosive loads, mechanical loads, and special loads, and covers a wide range of coating materials. Problems associated with fouling and bacterial-induced corrosion are extensively reviewed. The book closes with a chapter on recent developments in maintenance strategies, inspection techniques, and repair technologies. The book is of special interest to materials scientists, materials developers, corrosion engineers, maintenance engineers, civil engineers, steel work designers, mechanical engineers, marine engineers. Offshore wind power is an emerging renewable technology and a key factor for a cleaner environment. Offshore wind power structures are situated in a demanding and challenging marine environment. The structures are loaded in a complex way, including mechanical loads and corrosive loads. Corrosion is one of the major limiting factors to the reliability and performance of the technology. Maintenance and repair of corrosion protection systems are particularly laborious and costly. - Explores the literature between 1950 and 2020 and contains over 2000 references - Offers the most complete monograph on the issue - Covers all aspects of corrosion protection in detail, including coatings, cathodic protection, corrosion allowance, and constructive design, as well as maintenance and repair - Delivers the most complete review on corrosion of metals in marine/offshore environments - Focuses on all aspects of offshore wind power structures, including foundations, towers, internal sections, connection flanges, and transformation platforms

This book presents select proceedings of the 4th Structural Integrity Conference and Exhibition (SICE-2022), organized at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. This book includes chapters written by eminent scientists and academicians broadly working in aerospace, civil, and mechanical and materials engineering within the areas of structural integrity, life prediction, and condition monitoring. These chapters are classified under the domains of aerospace, fracture mechanics, fatigue, civil structures, experimental techniques, computation mechanics, molecular dynamics and nanostructures, smart materials, energy impact, dynamics, mechanisms, structural optimization, composites, AI/ML applications, additive and advanced manufacturing, bio-engineering, structural health monitoring, nondestructive testing, and damage and failure analysis. The book can be a valuable reference for researchers, students and practicing engineers.

This book presents the select proceedings of Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR 9) hosted by the ICE (I) under the aegis of ACECC at Goa, India, from 21-23 September, 2022. It presents innovations and recent trends in civil engineering technologies, research and infrastructural developments and facilitates new ideas in the field of infrastructure design and construction. Various topics covered include innovative infrastructure, design practice and construction technology for sustainability, infrastructure development for smart and sustainable cities and affordable housing for developing economies, new construction materials and sustainability of infrastructure, geotechnical management, operation and safety, eco technology in pavement design and construction of roads and airport. This book will be useful for students, researchers and professionals working in the area of civil engineering.

This book comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for a sustainable world. The book covers behaviour of soils and soil–structure interaction, soil stabilization, ground improvement, and land reclamation, shallow and deep foundations, geotechnical, geological and geophysical investigation, rock engineering, tunnelling, and underground structures, slope stability, landslides and liquefaction, earth retaining structures and deep Excavations, geosynthetics engineering, geo-environmental engineering, sustainable geotechnics, and landfill design, geo-hydrology, dam and embankment engineering, earthquake geotechnical engineering, transportation geotechnics, forensic geotechnical engineering and retrofitting of geotechnical structures, offshore geotechnics, marine geology, and subsea site investigation, computational, analytical and numerical modelling, and reliability in geotechnical engineering. The contents of this book will be useful to researchers and professionals alike.

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Selected peer-reviewed extended articles based on abstracts presented at the 2nd International Conference on the Future Sustainable Energy (ICFSE 2024)Aggregated Book

This volume highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of seismic design and performance of steel structures, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 11th International Conference on the Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas (STESSA), held in Salerno, Italy, on July 8-10, 2024. It covers a diverse range of topics such as behaviour of structural members and connections, performance of structural systems, mixed and composite structures, energy dissipation systems, self-centring and low-damage systems, assessment and retrofitting, codes and standards, light-gauge systems. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.

This book comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for a sustainable world. The book covers behavior of soils and soil–structure interaction, soil stabilization, ground improvement, and land reclamation, shallow and deep foundations, geotechnical, geological and geophysical investigation, rock engineering, tunneling and underground structures, slope stability, landslides and liquefaction, earth retaining structures and deep excavations, geosynthetics engineering, geo-environmental engineering, sustainable geotechnics, and landfill design, geo-hydrology, dam and embankment engineering, earthquake geotechnical engineering, transportation geotechnics, forensic geotechnical engineering and retrofitting of geotechnical structures, offshore geotechnics, marine geology and sub-sea site investigation, computational, analytical and numerical modeling, and reliability in geotechnical engineering. The contents of this book are useful to researchers and professionals alike.

Selected peer-reviewed extended articles based on abstracts presented at the 5th International Conference on Materials Science and Manufacturing Technology (ICMSMT 2023)Aggregated Book

Selected peer-reviewed extended articles based on abstracts presented at the 11th Asia Conference on Mechanical and Materials Engineering (ACMME 2023)Aggregated Book

Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 9th International Conference on Advanced Engineering and Technology (ICAET 2023)Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the 2023 9th International Conference on Advanced Engineering and Technology (ICAET 2023), May 19-21, 2023, Incheon, South Korea

Encyclopedia of Green Materials covers comprehensive overview, recent research and development of Green Materials and Green Nanomaterials, and their applications in all areas, including electronics, sensors, textiles, biomedical, energy and energy storage, building constructions and interiors design, automotive, green plastic manufacturing, food packing, membrane technology, wastewater treatment, rubber technology, and tire manufacturing. The contents focus on sustainable development, renewable, circular economy, Chemistry 4.0: Chemistry through innovation in transforming the world, green chemistry and green engineering, upcycling, and recycling.

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

This book comprises the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the 8th Asian Conference on Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures (ACMFMS 2022). It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research and development in diverse areas, such as contact mechanics, biomechanics and biomaterials, fracture and damage mechanics, impact mechanics and dynamic materials, structural health monitoring, and mechanics of functional and smart structures, among others. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals working in academia and industry in the areas of mechanical engineering.

This is an open access book. The 7th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development 2024 (ICCESD 2024), organized by Department of Civil Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna-9203, Bangladesh, will be held on 7–9 February 2024 by staging in hybrid mode: online and on-site at KUET Campus, Khulna, Bangladesh (if circumstances permit). The objective of the conference is to provide a platform for exchanging ideas on latest advances in sustainability, research and innovations, as well as state-of-the-art information in the fields of Civil Engineering among Academicians, Scientists, Researchers and Civil Engineering Practitioners in home and abroad. In addition, the conference also offers opportunities for academicians, government officials and industry experts to meet and interact with local and international participants and delegates. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to invite interested researchers, academics and experts to send their valuable papers/ contributions to ICCESD 2024 and actively disseminate this announcement to potentially interested people/organizations.

This book gathers the peer-reviewed papers presented at the Second RILEM International Conference on Earthen Construction (ICEC), held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, on July 8–10, 2024. It highlights the latest advances and innovations in the field of con earth-based building materials and construction. The conference topics encompass material characterisation and quality control, hydro-mechanical behaviour, reinforcement behaviour, seismic behaviour, in situ and field testing, additive manufacturing (3D printing), rheology, biostabilisation, molecular simulation, microstructure, durability, fire performance, hygro-thermal behaviour, life cycle analysis, climate change adaptation, economic impacts, and earthen architecture. As such, the book represents an invaluable, up-to-the-minute tool, and offers an important platform to engineers, architects, and geophysicists.

This book comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2022. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for a sustainable world. The book covers behaviour of soils and soil–structure interaction, soil stabilization, ground improvement and land reclamation, shallow and deep foundations, geotechnical, geological and geophysical investigation, rock engineering, tunnelling and underground structures, slope stability, landslides and liquefaction, earth retaining structures and deep excavations, geosynthetics engineering, geo-environmental engineering, sustainable geotechnics and landfill design, geo-hydrology, dam and embankment engineering, earthquake geotechnical engineering, transportation geotechnics, forensic geotechnical engineering and retrofitting of geotechnical structures, offshore geotechnics, marine geology and sub-sea site investigation, computational, analytical and numerical modelling, reliability in geotechnicalengineering. The contents of this book are useful to researchers and professionals alike.

This book accumulates the most recent advancements in the field of bioengineering regarding hybrid science named nanobiotechnology and enriches the readers with vast and comprehensive knowledge about different biomedical applications of nanomaterials. It includes drug and gene delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial properties, hyperthermia, cancer therapy, bioimaging, biosensing, photoablation therapy, etc., utilizing the potential of different nanomaterials that are helpful for the well-being of diseased individuals. Furthermore, the concerns about multidrug-resistant microorganisms are increasing daily in the healthcare system. Since conventional therapies fail to combat various infectious diseases, novel nanotechnology techniques provide an alternative approach to developing innovative biomaterials. The novel features of nanomaterials need to be exploited for use in the biomedical engineering domain. They should be fabricated so that the novel multifunctional nanomaterials notonly improve drug efficacy but also reduce their side effects. Moreover, a detailed understanding of the nanotoxicological effects of promising biomedical nanomaterials should necessarily be explored using the cell culture approach. Corona of nanomaterials should be investigated in detail to determine its fate in the biological system regarding safety concerns. This is the most important feature that is novel and explored in this book and would be very helpful for customers like clinicians, scientists, engineers, and technicians who will gain extensive knowledge from this book and work together to get the desired results in the healthcare sector.

This book is a useful source of knowledge for engineers and scientists in the field of mechanics of deformation and destruction of composite materials. In Chapter 1 three-dimensional equations of elasticity theory composed for the case of finite displacements and deformations of solids have been analyzed. It is found that the generally accepted simplifications known in the literature and carried out for the case of small deformations result in equations that are considered to be absolutely correct and consistent in all scientific and educational literature on mechanics of deformable solid bodies. However, this conclusion is not sufficiently well-founded as confirmed by formulation and solution of problems on the basis of generally accepted equations for determining both the stress-strain state (SSS) and the critical loads and buckling modes. In Chapter 2 the theoretical and experimental methods for determining the mechanical characteristics of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs) based on tensile and compression tests of flat specimens with [0]s, [±90]s, and [±45]2s lay-ups are analyzed. For FRPs with [±45]2s lay-ups, relations are derived for determining the components of lamina strains and stresses in the orthotropy axes of FRP monolayer in terms of axial strains and Poisson ratios of specimens measured in experiments. In Chapter 3 the structure of a unidirectional fibre composite of two types ELUR-P carbon fibre based on KhT-118 cold-curing binder and HSE 180 REM prepreg based on hot-curing binder has been studied. The diameters of fibres and fibre bundles (filaments) of both types of composites have been measured. Based on the results of the analysis of the composite material structure, a refined formulation of the linearised problems of a refined statement of linearized problems on flat internal multiscale buckling modes of a rigid lamina with either fibers or a fiber bundle is presented taking into account their interaction with an epoxy matrix. In Chapter 4 for shells of a layered structure based on the Timoshenko's model, taking into account the transverse compression used for each layer, two versions of two-dimensional equations are constructed that describe geometrically nonlinear deformation with arbitrary displacements and small deformations. The formulation of a linear problem on the initial (subcritical) stress-strain state of a test specimen from a unidirectional fibrous composite with the [900]s structure during tension-compression tests with shear is given. A numerical method for solving the formulated problem is developed, which is based on the reduction of the original problem to a system of integro-algebraic equations and the search for their numerical solution by the finite sum method. In Chapter 5 conclusions were done and directions for further research have been identified.

The book analyses the design features of railway wheel pairs and investigates methods for increasing the durability of these wheels. Laser cladding of the surface of the wheels can successfully be employed for increasing their durability. Keywords: Railway Wheels, Surface Treatments, Laser Cladding, Strength Calculation, Fatigue Stresses, Laser Energy Source, Control of Thermodynamic Processes, Mobile Repair Complex.

This book systematically summarises the state-of-the-art research in the field of single-layer brazed cubic boron nitride (CBN) abrasive tools in terms of manufacturing technology, wear mechanisms and machining performance.The authors present manufacturing methods and related principles, and explore the wear behaviour and mechanisms of single-layer brazed CBN abrasive tools, providing insights into tool manufacturing and tool life. They also clarify the scientific issues in the grinding performance of single-layer brazed CBN abrasive tools to improve machining efficiency and quality.The book will contribute to the development of aerospace engineering and inspire academic researchers and industrial engineers in the field of ultra-high precision machining, especially grinding.

The conference proceeding presents state of the art papers related to asphalt materials and asphalt pavements. The different thematic areas of the conference are: Accelerated pavement testing, Advanced Pavement Materials and Technologies, Effect of environmental changes on materials properties, In-situ property evaluation using non-destructive techniques, Instrumentation and monitoring of asphalt pavements, Interaction of the material with the environment during production, construction, use and demolition, Life cycle analysis (LCA) in asphalt pavements, Numerical modeling of materials and pavement structures, Pavement Management System, Pavement roughness and friction measurement, Pavement sustainability, Performance testing and performance - based specifications, Perpetual pavements, and Recycling and Use of marginal materials in asphalt.

This book presents peer-reviewed and selected papers from the 1st International Conference on Recent Advancements in Materials Science and Technology held at Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, India, on 29-30 January 2024. Experts across the world share the latest developments in their respective fields within materials science, including nanomaterials, biomaterials, optical materials, construction materials, composite materials and more. Additionally, addressing sustainability and the importance of international collaboration, this book serves as an up-to-date and effective resource for researchers, academics, industrialists, and students looking to understand the state of numerous materials science subfields.

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