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Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management through Design: IC_SWMD 2018 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #21)
by Harvinder Singh Prashant Garg Inderpreet KaurThis book describes the latest advances, innovations and applications in the field of waste management and environmental geomechanics as presented by leading researchers, engineers and practitioners at the International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management through Design (IC_SWMD), held in Ludhiana (Punjab), India on November 2-3, 2018. Providing a unique overview of new directions, and opportunities for sustainable and resilient design approaches to protect infrastructure and the environment, it discusses diverse topics related to civil engineering and construction aspects of the resource management cycle, from the minimization of waste, through the eco-friendly re-use and processing of waste materials, the management and disposal of residual wastes, to water treatments and technologies. It also encompasses strategies for reducing construction waste through better design, improved recovery, re-use, more efficient resource management and the performance of materials recovered from wastes. The contributions were selected by means of a rigorous peer-review process and highlight many exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different waste management specialists.
Proceedings of the 2013 National Conference on Advances in Environmental Science and Technology
by Godfrey A. Uzochukwu Keith Schimmel Vinayak Kabadi Shoou-Yuh Chang Tanya Pinder Salam A. IbrahimThis book contains peer reviewed papers accepted for presentation at the National Conference on Advances in Environmental Science & Technology. Topics include environmental regulations, groundwater remediation technologies, waste to energy, climate change, economics, environmental justice, fate and transport of contaminants, food bio-processing, innovative environmental technologies, sustainable energy and water resources and waste management. Federal agencies, private agencies and university professors set the stage for the September 12, 2013 National Conference on Advances in Environmental Science and Technology. The purpose of the National Conference on Advances in Environmental Science and Technology which was held in Greensboro, North Carolina, was to provide a forum for agencies to address advances in environmental science and technology including problems, solutions and research needs.
Proceedings of the 2020 Conference of The Computational Social Science Society of the Americas (Springer Proceedings in Complexity)
by Zining Yang Elizabeth Von BriesenThis book is comprised of the latest research into CSS methods, uses, and results, as presented at the 2020 annual conference of the Computational Social Science Society of the Americas (CSSSA). Computational social science (CSS) is the science that investigates social and behavioral dynamics through social simulation, social network analysis, and social media analysis. The CSSSA is a professional society that aims to advance the field of computational social science in all areas, including basic and applied orientations, by holding conferences and workshops, promoting standards of scientific excellence in research and teaching, and publishing research findings and results. The above-mentioned conference was held virtually, October 8 – 11, 2020. What follows is a diverse representation of new results and approaches to using the tools of CSS and agent-based modeling (ABM) in exploring complex phenomena across many different domains. Readers will therefore not only have the results of these specific projects upon which to build, along with a wealth of case-study examples that can serve as meaningful exemplars for new research projects and activities, they will also gain a greater appreciation for the broad scope of CSS.
Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Resource Sustainability: Sustainable Urbanisation in the BRI Era (Environmental Science and Engineering)
by Faith Ka Shun Chan Hing Kai Chan Tiantian Zhang Ming XuThis book focuses on the latest cutting-edge research for achieving sustainable development goals during urbanisation in the Belt and Road Initiative Era. The book aims on tackling urban challenges on social and environmental issues. The book is a compilation of selected papers from the 2020 International Conference on Resource Sustainability – Sustainable Urbanisation in the BRI Era (icRS Urbanisation 2020). The contents make valuable contributions to academic researchers, practitioners in the industry and policymakers of respective authorities. Readers will also encounter new ideas for realising a better sustainable development for urbanisation.
Proceedings of the 2021 Conference of The Computational Social Science Society of the Americas (Springer Proceedings in Complexity)
by Zining Yang Elizabeth Von BriesenThis book contains a selection of the latest research in the field of Computational Social Science (CSS) methods, uses, and results, as presented at the 2021 annual conference of the Computational Social Science Society of the Americas (CSSSA). Computational social science (CSS) is the science that investigates social and behavioral dynamics through social simulation, social network analysis, and social media analysis. The CSSSA is a professional society that aims to advance the field of computational social science in all areas, including basic and applied orientations, by holding conferences and workshops, promoting standards of scientific excellence in research and teaching, and publishing research findings and results.
Proceedings of the 2021 International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference
by Jia’en LinThis book is a compilation of selected papers from the 5th International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference (IPPTC 2021). The work focuses on petroleum & petrochemical technologies and practical challenges in the field. It creates a platform to bridge the knowledge gap between China and the world. The conference not only provides a platform to exchanges experience but also promotes the development of scientific research in petroleum & petrochemical technologies. The book will benefit a broad readership, including industry experts, researchers, educators, senior engineers and managers.
Proceedings of the 2022 12th International Conference on Environment Science and Engineering (Environmental Science and Engineering)
by Xueming ChenThis book consists of selected and presented papers from the 2022 12th International Conference on Environment Science and Engineering (ICESE 2022), which was held in Beijing, China, during September 2–5, 2022. The conference brought together innovative academicians and industrial experts in the field of environmental science and engineering in a common forum to promote their research and developmental activities. It also facilitated interchanging scientific information between researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working abroad. The book includes topics such as environmental sustainability, sustainable cities, environmental restoration and ecological engineering, water resources and river basin management, water treatment and reclamation, air pollution and control, atmospheric physics, carbon capture and storage, waste minimization, and resource management, among others. This book is a valuable reference for those who work in these fields in academia and industry.
Proceedings of the 2022 Eurasian OpenSees Days (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #326)
by Fabio Di Trapani Cristoforo Demartino Giuseppe Carlo Marano Giorgio MontiThis book highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of structural and geotechnical engineering, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 2nd Eurasian Conference on OpenSees—Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (EOS), held in Turin, Italy, on July 7–8, 2022. The conference was meant to give an overview on the latest developments made with the OpenSees framework as well as to present research and practical outcomes in which OpenSees plays an important role. Conference topics cover cutting-edge applications of OpenSees in the field of structural and geotechnical engineering, the development of new elements and materials, and also the development of new pre- and post-processors. 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.
Proceedings of the 2022 International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference
by Jia’en LinThis book is a compilation of selected papers from the 6th International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference (IPPTC 2022). The work focuses on petroleum & petrochemical technologies and practical challenges in the field. It creates a platform to bridge the knowledge gap between China and the world. The conference not only provides a platform to exchanges experience but also promotes the development of scientific research in petroleum & petrochemical technologies. The book will benefit a broad readership, including industry experts, researchers, educators, senior engineers and managers.
Proceedings of the 2022 International Symposium on Energy Management and Sustainability: ISEMAS 2022 (Springer Proceedings in Energy)
by M. Ziya Sogut T. Hikmet Karakoc Omer Secgin Alper DalkiranThe International Symposium on Energy Management and Sustainability (ISEMAS) is a multi-disciplinary symposium that presents research on current issues in energy efficiency, social awareness, and global climate change. The conference provides a platform offering insights on the latest trends and innovations in energy management and the impact of sustainability on energy management processes. In this context, it aims to bring together sectoral, scientific, and demand-related elements in the field of energy. ISEMAS allows researchers, scientists, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to exchange information, present new technologies and developments, and discuss future direction, strategies and priorities that improve environmental sustainability.
Proceedings of the 2024 11th International Conference on Geological and Civil Engineering (Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering)
by Guangwei HuangThis book is a collection of peer-reviewed and presented papers from the 2024 11th International Conference on Geological and Civil Engineering. The event was held in Matsue City, Japan, March 15–17, 2024, which provided a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians, as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their latest research results and development activities in geological and civil engineering. As a result, various topics were discussed in this book, including geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil and structural engineering, bridge engineering, building structure and bridge engineering, building technology, cartography and geographic information system, coastal engineering, surveying and geo-informatics, surveying and photogrammetry, tunnel, subway construction, underground facilities, and urban planning. The research outcomes included in this book are useful for better understanding what issues geological and civil engineering researchers are currently concerned with and what are frontiers in research approaches and technology advancement to meet the challenges today. It also provided various hints and inspirations for young researchers and engineers to pursue excellence.
Proceedings of the 26th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials: ACMSM26, 3–6 December 2023, Auckland, New Zealand (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #513)
by Nawawi Chouw Chunwei ZhangThis book presents peer reviewed articles from The 26th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM26) held in December 2023 at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Bringing together international experts and leaders to disseminate recent research findings in the fields of structural mechanics, civil engineering and materials, it offers a forum for participants from around the world to review, discuss, and present the latest developments in the broad discipline of mechanics and materials in civil engineering.
Proceedings of the 27th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection - MPES 2018
by Eleonora Widzyk-Capehart Asieh Hekmat Raj SinghalThis proceedings book presents research papers discussing the latest developments and findings in the fields of mining, machinery, automation and environmental protection. It includes contributions from authors from over 20 countries, with backgrounds in computer science, mining engineering, technology and management, and hailing from the government, industry and academia. It is of interest to scientists, engineers, consultants and government staff who are responsible for the development and implementation of innovative approaches, techniques and technologies in the mineral industries. Covering the latest advances in fundamental research, it also appeals to academic researchers.
Proceedings of the 28th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection - MPES 2019 (Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering)
by Erkan TopalThis conference proceedings presents the research papers in the field of mine planning and mining equipment including themes such as mine automation, rock mechanics, drilling, blasting, tunnelling and excavation engineering. The papers presents the recent advancement and the application of a range of technologies in the field of mining industry. It is of interest to the professionals who practice in mineral industry including but not limited to engineers, consultants, managers, academics, scientist, and government staff.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #512)
by M. Shahria Alam G. M. Jahid Hasan A. H. M. Muntasir Billah Kamrul IslamThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials (CICM) and provides a compendium of cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in civil engineering from around the world. This book covers a diverse range of topics from seismic resilience and smart infrastructure technologies to novel construction materials and sustainable design practices. The papers discuss the application of shape memory alloys and innovative bracing systems designed for enhanced seismic resilience; delve into advancements in low-calcium fly ash, geopolymer binders, and sustainable mix designs that promise lower environmental impacts; provide insights into the latest in structural health monitoring and AI applications that revolutionize maintenance and safety protocols; showcase the use of recycled materials in construction, advancements in low-carbon cementitious composites, and innovative waste treatment technologies; review detailed studies on the behavior of composite structures under various loads and the application of machine learning in predicting structural integrity; and show how civil engineering practices impact urban development, from transportation planning to disaster resilience. The information and data-driven inferences compiled in this book are therefore expected to be useful for practitioners, policymakers, educators, researchers, and individual learners interested in civil engineering and allied fields.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #511)
by M. Shahria Alam G. M. Jahid Hasan A. H. M. Muntasir Billah Kamrul IslamThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials (CICM) and provides a compendium of cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in civil engineering from around the world. This book covers a diverse range of topics from seismic resilience and smart infrastructure technologies to novel construction materials and sustainable design practices. The papers discuss the application of shape memory alloys and innovative bracing systems designed for enhanced seismic resilience; delve into advancements in low-calcium fly ash, geopolymer binders, and sustainable mix designs that promise lower environmental impacts; provide insights into the latest in structural health monitoring and AI applications that revolutionize maintenance and safety protocols; showcase the use of recycled materials in construction, advancements in low-carbon cementitious composites, and innovative waste treatment technologies; review detailed studies on the behavior of composite structures under various loads and the application of machine learning in predicting structural integrity; and show how civil engineering practices impact urban development, from transportation planning to disaster resilience. The information and data-driven inferences compiled in this book are therefore expected to be useful for practitioners, policymakers, educators, researchers, and individual learners interested in civil engineering and allied fields.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Building Innovations: ICBI 2019 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #73)
by Volodymyr Onyshchenko Gulchohra Mammadova Svitlana Sivitska Akif GasimovThis book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of building design and construction, by focusing on new design solutions for buildings and new technologies creation for construction, as presented by researchers and engineers at the 2nd International Conference Building Innovations (ICBI), held in Poltava – Baku, Ukraine – Azerbaijan, on May 23-24, 2019. It covers highly diverse topics, including structures operation, repairing and thermal modernization in existing buildings and urban planning features, machines and mechanisms for construction, as well as efficient economy and energy conservation issues in construction. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Dam Safety Management and Engineering: ICDSME 2023, 16—17 March, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Water Resources Development and Management)
by Lariyah Mohd Sidek Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih Ali Najah Ahmed Ignacio Escuder-Bueno Hidayah BasriThis book presents peer-reviewed articles from the 2nd International Conference on Dam Safety Management and Engineering (ICDSME 2023), organized by the Malaysian National Committee on Large Dams (MYCOLD), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN). With the theme “resilient dams for resilient communities,” the conference highlights dam safety and engineering issues by together dam professionals and experts around the world to discuss, reflect and share their experiences in addressing these issues.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Structural Damage Modelling and Assessment: SDMA 2021, 4–5 August, Ghent University, Belgium (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #204)
by Magd Abdel WahabThis book comprises the select proceedings from the 2nd International Conference on Structural Damage Modelling and Assessment (SDMA 2021) held in the city of Ghent, Belgium, on 4–5 August 2021. It discusses the recent advances in fields related to damage modelling, damage detection and assessment, non-destructive testing and evaluation, structure integrity and structural health monitoring. The conference covers all research topics and applications relevant to structural damage modelling and assessment using theoretical, numerical and experimental techniques. This book is useful to scientists and engineers in academia and industry who are interested in the field of structural damage and integrity.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2022)
by Paulo Sérgio Duque de Brito João Rafael da Costa Sanches Galvão Pedro Monteiro Roberta Panizio Luís Calado Ana Carolina Assis Filipe dos Santos Neves Flávio Craveiro Henrique de Amorim Almeida Joel Oliveira Correia Vasco Ricardo de Jesus Gomes Sandra de Jesus Martins Mourato Vânia Sofia Santos RibeiroThis book publishes some papers presented at The International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2023), a major forum to foster innovation and exchange knowledge in the water-energy-food nexus. The topics covered embrace the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, including Future trends in Water Security, Smart Technologies in Sustainable Energy Production Systems, Circular systems for rural and urban food and Integrated Ecosystems Management.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development: Volume 2 - Disaster Risk Science and Technology (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #294)
by Indrajit Pal Sreevalsa Kolathayar Sheikh Tawhidul Islam Anirban Mukhopadhyay Iftekhar AhmedThis, conference proceeding, book contains invited articles and contributory papers from the 2nd International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development, organized by Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, on June 24–25, 2021. It includes contributions from researchers and practitioners working in the area of disaster mitigation and risk reduction for sustainable communities. The articles cover the topics such as on tools and techniques of hazard identifications, risk assessment, engineering innovations for hazard mitigation, and safe design of structures to the vulnerable systems. The content caters to research scholars, students, industry professionals, data analytics companies, re-insurance companies, government bodies and policymakers, who work in the field of hazard modeling and disaster management.
Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development: Volume 1 - Multi-hazard Vulnerability, Climate Change and Resilience Building (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #283)
by Indrajit Pal Rajib Shaw Tomonori Ichinose Yonariza Takashi OdaThis, conference proceeding, book contains invited articles and contributory papers from the 2nd International Symposium on Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development, organized by Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, on June 24–25, 2021. It includes contributions from researchers and practitioners working in the area of disaster mitigation and risk reduction for sustainable communities. The articles cover the topics such as on tools and techniques of hazard identifications, risk assessment, engineering innovations for hazard mitigation, and safe design of structures to the vulnerable systems. The content caters to research scholars, students, industry professionals, data analytics companies, re-insurance companies, government bodies and policymakers, who work in the field of hazard modeling and disaster management.
Proceedings of the 2nd Vietnam Symposium on Advances in Offshore Engineering: Sustainable Energy and Marine Planning (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #208)
by Dat Vu Khoa Huynh Anh Minh Tang Dinh Hong Doan Phil WatsonThis book gathers a selection of refereed papers presented at the 2nd Vietnam Symposium on Advances in Offshore Engineering (VSOE 2021), held in 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The book consists of articles written by researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and entrepreneurs addressing the important topic of technological and policy changes intended to promote renewable energies and to generate business opportunities in oil and gas and offshore renewable energy. With a special focus on sustainable energy and marine planning, the book brings together the latest lessons learned in offshore engineering, technological innovations, cost-effective and safer foundations and structural solutions, environmental protection, hazards, vulnerability, and risk management. Its content caters to graduate students, researchers, and industrial practitioners working in the fields of offshore engineering and renewable energies.
Proceedings of the 30th International Laser Radar Conference (Springer Atmospheric Sciences)
by Sara Tucker John T. Sullivan Thierry Leblanc Belay Demoz Edwin Eloranta Chris Hostetler Shoken Ishii Lucia Mona Fred Moshary Alexandros Papayannis Krishna RupavatharamThis volume presents papers from the biennial International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC), the world’s leading event in the field of atmospheric research using lidar. With growing environmental concerns to address such as air quality deterioration, stratospheric ozone depletion, extreme weather events, and changing climate, the lidar technique has never been as critical as it is today to monitor, alert, and help solve current and emerging problems of this century. The 30th occurrence of the ILRC unveils many of the newest results and discoveries in atmospheric science and laser remote sensing technology. The 30th ILRC conference program included all contemporary ILRC themes, leveraging on both the past events’ legacy and the latest advances in lidar technologies and scientific discoveries, with participation by young scientists particularly encouraged. This proceedings volume includes a compilation of cutting-edge research on the following themes: new lidar techniques and methodologies; measurement of clouds and aerosol properties; atmospheric temperature, wind, turbulence, and waves; atmospheric boundary layer processes and their role in air quality and climate; greenhouse gases, tracers, and transport in the free troposphere and above; the upper mesosphere and lower thermosphere; synergistic use of multiple instruments and techniques, networks and campaigns; model validation and data assimilation using lidar measurements; space-borne lidar missions, instruments and science; ocean lidar instrumentation, techniques, and retrievals; and past, present and future synergy of heterodyne and direct detection lidar applications. In addition, special sessions celebrated 50 years of lidar atmospheric observations since the first ILRC, comprising review talks followed by a plenary discussion on anticipated future directions.
Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry, 13th - 16th May 2008, Siena, Italy
by Isabella Turbanti-MemmiThe book contains the Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry, 12th May 2008, Siena, Italy. The aim of the Symposium is to promote the development and use of scientific techniques in order to extract archaeological and historical information from cultural heritage and the paleoenvironment. It involves all Natural Sciences and all types of objects and materials related with human activity. Papers deal with the development and/or application of scientific techniques for extracting information related to human activities of the past, including the biological nature of man himself and the environment in which he lived. Topics include: Field Archaeology and Intergrated Site Studies; Archaeo-chronometry including recent developments in Radiocarbon Dating; Human - Environment Interactions including Geoarchaeology, Palaeoclimate studies, Landscape Archaeology, Environmental reconstructions, etc.; Bioarchaeology; Food preparation and consumption in Antiquity; the Technology and Provenance of Stone, Plaster, Pigments;Ceramics, Glazes, Glass and Vitreous Materials, Metals and Metallurgical Ceramics; and Micro/nano diagnostic techniques.