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Exact and Heuristic Scheduling Algorithms

by Werner, Frank, Burtseva, Larysa, Sotskov, Yuri

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This edited book presents new results in the area of the development of exact and heuristic scheduling algorithms. It contains eight articles accepted for publication for a Special Issue in the journal Algorithms. The book presents new algorithms, e.g., for flow shop, job shop, …

Advances in Mechanical Systems Dynamics

by Massaro, Matteo, Boschetti, Giovanni, Doria, Alberto

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Modern dynamics was established many centuries ago by Galileo and Newton before the beginning of the industrial era. Presently, we are in the presence of the fourth industrial revolution, and mechanical systems are increasingly being integrated with electronic, electrical, and f…

Deep Learning Applications with Practical Measured Results in Electronics Industries

by Hwang, Feng-Jang, Chen, Chi-Hua, Kung, Hsu-Yang, Horng, Mong-Fong

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This book collects 14 articles from the Special Issue entitled “Deep Learning Applications with Practical Measured Results in Electronics Industries” of Electronics. Topics covered in this Issue include four main parts: (1) environmental information analyses and predictions, (2)…

Applied engineering mathematics

by Vick, Brian

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Undergraduate engineering students need good mathematics skills. This textbook supports this need by placing a strong emphasis on visualization and the methods and tools needed across the whole of engineering. The visual approach is emphasized, and excessive proofs and derivatio…

Technology and society

by Menon, R. V. G.

fromAlways learning

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Technology and Society traces the history of developments in science and technology from the Stone Age to modern times. It analyses how cultural attitudes and values have influenced their development and use, as well as the ways that technology in turn has influenced our lives, …

Entropy Measures for Data Analysis: Theory, Algorithms and Applications

by Keller, Karsten

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Entropies and entropy-like quantities play an increasing role in modern non-linear data analysis. Fields that benefit from this application range from biosignal analysis to econophysics and engineering. This issue is a collection of papers touching on different aspects of entrop…

Predicting outdoor sound

by Attenborough, Keith, Renterghem, T. van, (Timothy van)

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"Predicting Outdoor Sound provides a scholarly yet practical examination for acoustical engineers of the phenomena that affect outdoor sound close to the ground and its prediction"--

Model based detection and reconstruction of road traffic accidents

by Hiemer, Marcus

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This thesis describes the detection and reconstruction of traffic accidents with event data recorders.The underlying idea is to describe the vehicle motion and dynamics up to the stability limit by means of linear and non-linear vehicle models. These models are used to categoriz…

U.S. competitiveness in science and technology

by Hosek, James R., Galama, Titus

fromRand Corporation

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Is the United States in danger of losing its competitive edge in science and technology? This volume reviews the arguments surrounding this issue and contrasts them with relevant data, including trends in research and development investment; information on the size, composition,…

Symmetry in Engineering Sciences

by Montoya, Francisco G., Baños Navarro, Raúl

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This book presents interesting samples of theoretical and practical advances of symmetry in multidisciplinary engineering applications. It covers several applications, such as accessibility and traffic congestion management, path planning for mobile robots, analysis of shipment …

Towards a Sustainable Management of Mine Wastes: Reprocessing, Reuse, Revalorization and Repository

by Benzaazoua, Mostafa, Taha, Yassine

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The need for efficient and sustainable management methods of mine waste is continuously growing all around the world. These waste products often present serious management problems due to their more or less significant amounts and possible environmental threats. This Special Iss…