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CAD and GIS Integration
by Hassan A. Karimi Burcu AkinciWhen used together effectively, computer-aided design (CAD) and geospatial information systems (GIS) have a solid track record for streamlining decision making and reducing inefficiencies in the design, planning, and execution of critical operations and projects. And a growing number of engineering tasks in numerous fields-including design, archite
CAD-Based Optical Design with Quadoa (Series in Optics and Optoelectronics)
by Rafael G. González-AcuñaIn CAD-Based Optical Design with Quadoa, we explore how optical design entails evaluating application requirements and creating optical systems specifically engineered to meet the exact needs of optical instruments. This extensive system may include optics, light sources, sensors, electronic boards, display devices, and other components. Primarily, optical design focuses on determining the shapes, positions, and materials of lenses and mirrors to ensure the optical system adheres to indicated criteria and specifications. To meet specific requirements, lens designers must use optical design software as an aid for their challenging task.Most of the mentioned optical design programs are based on the idea of a spreadsheet that contains the information on each surface, radius, thickness, materials, and position among other parameters. This paradigm has its positive aspects and negative aspects. But optical design is a field under constant evolution and new ways to design optical systems are emerging. In this book, we are going to construct, optimize, and analyze optical systems under the fresh paradigm of Computer-aided design (CAD) with the help of Quadoa Optical CAD, a novel optical design software. Within the chapters of the book, we are going to see why this paradigm can be very useful in designing optical systems in comparison with the one proposed by spreadsheets.The purpose of this book is to teach optical design with a fresh and reliable tool, Quadoa Optical CA. This book mixes the classical books in optical design and a manual of Quadoa Optical CAD. The purpose of this blend is to give readers enough knowledge to start a practical optical design, with solid theory and robust tools in Quadoa Optical CAD.
CAD-based Programming for Design and Manufacturing (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Panagiotis Kyratsis Anastasios Tzotzis João Paulo DavimThis book offers a thorough examination of CAD-based programming in the context of design and manufacturing, structured across five key chapters. Readers will explore topics such as automated design, geometry feature recognition, and system assembly, as well as the generation of CNC codes directly from CAD models. The book delves into the integration of CAD with CAM and other modules, while addressing the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies like AI and machine learning. Whether you are a designer, engineer, or simply interested in the field, this resource provides both practical insights and a forward-looking perspective on CAD-based workflows.
CAD/CAM Dictionary
by Edward J. PrestonThis book presents general computer definitions and abbreviations as well as application-specification terminology related to the world of CAD/CAM in alphabetical order.
CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on CARs & FoF 2016 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Dipak Kumar Mandal Chanan Singh SyanThis volume is based on the proceedings of the 28th International Conference on CAD/CAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future. This book specially focuses on the positive changes made in the field of robotics, CAD/CAM and future outlook for emerging manufacturing units. Some of the important topics discussed in the conference are product development and sustainability, modeling and simulation, automation, robotics and handling systems, supply chain management and logistics, advanced manufacturing processes, human aspects in engineering activities, emerging scenarios in engineering education and training. The contents of this set of proceedings will prove useful to both researchers and practitioners.
CAD/CAM Systems Planning and Implementation
by Charles S. KnoxThis book identifies as many "alligators" as possible in the swamps surrounding implementation of an integrated CAD/CAM system. It is helpful for marketing managers, inventory control supervisors and innovators who believe in the need to modernize engineering and manufacturing systems.
CAD for Control Systems
by Derek A. LinkensThis comprehensive collection brings together current information on CAD for control systems including present and future trends in computer-aided design exploring the areas of modeling, simulation, simulation languages, environments, and design techniques. Presenting a systems approach to control d
CAD for Hardware Security
by Farimah Farahmandi M. Sazadur Rahman Sree Ranjani Rajendran Mark TehranipoorThis book provides an overview of current hardware security problems and highlights how these issues can be efficiently addressed using computer-aided design (CAD) tools. Authors are from CAD developers, IP developers, SOC designers as well as SoC verification experts. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of SoC security vulnerabilities and how to overcome them, through an efficient combination of proactive countermeasures and a wide variety of CAD solutions.
The CAD Guidebook: A Basic Manual for Understanding and Improving Computer-Aided Design
by Stephen J. SchoonmakerCovering how to implement, execute, adjust, and administer CAD systems, The CAD Guidebook presents fundamental principles and theories in the function, application, management, and design of 2- and 3-D CAD systems. It illustrates troubleshooting procedures and control techniques for enhanced system operation and development and includes an extensiv
CAD of Circuits and Integrated Systems
by Ali MahdoumThe theme of the book is Computer Aided Design (CAD) of circuits and integrated systems. To this end, it is necessary to study and present techniques for the development of algorithms based on heuristics or meta-heuristics for concrete problems in the design of integrated circuits and systems (Part III). Such algorithms obviously apply to non-time-polynomial problems, since timepolynomial ones can be treated by exact methods. It is therefore essential to recall (Part I) the notion of algorithmic complexity to differentiate a problem of time-polynomial complexity (to treat it by an exact method) from that which is not (to treat it by an approximate method). The second part of the book consists in recalling some fundamental notions about the design of circuits and integrated systems based on the standard design flow (Y-flow - or Gajski-diagram) allowing to represent, at each design level, a given entity from a behavioural, structural and physical point of view.
Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition
by Marc Reisner"Beautifully written and meticulously researched."--St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This updated study of the economics, politics, and ecology of water covers more than a century of public and private desert reclamation in the American West.
Cadmium based II-VI Semiconducting Nanomaterials: Synthesis Routes and Strategies (Topics in Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering)
by Abdul Majid Maryam BibiThis book provides technological perspective and comprehensive overview on the research efforts related to II-VI group cadmium based semiconducting nanomaterials. It describes state-of-the-art information on different synthesis methods for preparation of these materials using a variety of experimental strategies. The effects of synthesis roots on structural, thermal, mechanical, lattice vibronic, electronic, optical and carrier transport characteristics of these nano-structures are systematically analyzed. A wide target readership comprising of students, researchers, scholars, scientists, technicians, academicians, industrialists can benefit from this book, as cadmium based semiconductors possess significant research and industrial interest thanks to their innovative properties.
Cadmium Toxicity in Water: Challenges and Solutions (Springer Water)
by Amrit Kumar Jha Nitish KumarThis book sheds light on this global environmental issue and proposes solutions to reduce contamination through multi-disciplinary approaches. Water is considered a vital resource because it is necessary for all aspects of human and ecosystem survival. However, due to natural processes and anthropogenic activities, various pollutants have been added to the groundwater system. Among these, heavy metals are some of the most serious pollutants. Cd, a toxic heavy metal used in Ni-Cd batteries, the coloration of plastic and various discarded electronic products released into the water system causes serious health issues. The chronic exposure to Cd produces a wide variety of acute and chronic effects in humans.This edited book brings together a diverse group of researchers to address the challenges posed by global mass poisoning caused by cadmium contamination of water bodies. This book contains three sections. The first section describes the different sources and distribution of cadmium in water ecosystem. The second section explains the health risks linked to cadmium toxicity. The third section addresses sustainable cadmium toxicity mitigation strategies and the potential applications of recent biological technology in providing solutions.
Caesar's Calendar: Ancient Time and the Beginnings of History
by Denis FeeneyDenis Feeney investigates time and its contours as described by the ancient Romans, first as Rome positioned itself in relation to Greece and then as it exerted its influence as a major world power.
Caffeinated
by Murray CarpenterMost people can't get through the day without a hit of caffeine. Chances are you're one of them. But do you really know what that daily coffee or coke is doing to you? Caffeine is a powerful stimulant. It wakes us up, boosts our mood, and offers the potential to improve both our athletic performance and our intellectual prowess. But did you know that caffeine can play a role in health problems such as obesity and anxiety, depending on how it is delivered to the body? Many purveyors of caffeine-based products have ducked regulation for decades - how have they been allowed to get away with this? And are you aware of how caffeine is used to reinforce buying patterns, sharpening our craving for it? From the coffee farms of Guatemala to the world's largest synthetic caffeine factory in China, Murray Carpenter draws on the latest research to reveal the little-known truths about this addictive, largely unregulated drug that we consume every day in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even painkillers.
Caffeine
by Gene A. SpillerCaffeine-found in tea, coffee, mate, cola beverages, cocoa, and chocolate products-is an integral part of the diet of many people. Caffeine answers questions for a broad range of readers interested in the effects beverages and foods containing this dietary methylxanthine have on human health, nutrition, and physiological functioning. The composition, processing, consumption, health effects, and epidemiological correlations of caffeine are examined in detail. It is often said that too much caffeine is "bad for you." How much is too much? Get the facts on consumption of caffeine-containing products with this authoritative text. Chapters 1 and 2 offer an introductory, concise overview of the chemistry and analysis of methylxanthines. In Chapters 3 through 8, each natural product-tea, coffee, mate, and cocoa and chocolate products-is described in terms of botany, cultivation, processing, composition, and consumption patterns. Consumption of caffeine is also examined in detail in Chapter 9. Chapter 10 provides an easy-to-read overview of the basic physiology and biochemistry of caffeine. The ergogenic, cognitive, and emotional effects of caffeine are discussed in Chapters 11 and 12. Chapters 13 through 16 deal with specific health effects-serum cholesterol, cancer and fibrocystic breast disease, calcium and bone health, and human reproduction. For physicians, nutritionists, other health professionals, food scientists, and everyone interested in the effects of caffeine on the human body, Caffeine is a convenient, single-source reference.
CAFM-Handbuch: IT im Facility Management erfolgreich einsetzen
by Michael MayDer effektive Einsatz der Informationstechnologie im Facility Management stellt eine große Herausforderung dar. In dem Handbuch finden Nutzer erstmals systematisch alle Aspekte gebündelt, die bei der Einführung einer Computer-Aided-Facility-Management-Software zu beachten sind: Bedeutung, Einsatzbereiche und Prozesse sowie neue Modelle zur Wirtschaftlichkeitsbetrachtung werden erörtert. Neu in der 3. Auflage: aktuelle Entwicklungen wie Webservices und moderne Integrationsansätze. Der Band bietet viele Praxisbeispiele und Tipps.
CAFM-Handbuch: It Im Facility Management Erfolgreich Einsetzen
by Michael MayDer effektive Einsatz der Informationstechnologie im Facility Management stellt eine große Herausforderung dar. In dem Handbuch finden Nutzer erstmals systematisch alle Aspekte gebündelt, die bei der Einführung einer Computer-Aided-Facility-Management-Software zu beachten sind: Bedeutung, Einsatzbereiche und Prozesse sowie neue Modelle zur Wirtschaftlichkeitsbetrachtung werden erörtert. Neu in der 3. Auflage: aktuelle Entwicklungen wie Webservices und moderne Integrationsansätze. Der Band bietet viele Praxisbeispiele und Tipps.
The Cage
by Megan ShepherdThe Maze Runner meets Scott Westerfeld in this gripping new series about teens held captive in a human zoo by an otherworldly race. From Megan Shepherd, the acclaimed author of The Madman's Daughter trilogy.When Cora Mason wakes in a desert, she doesn't know where she is or who put her there. As she explores, she finds an impossible mix of environments--tundra next to desert, farm next to jungle, and a strangely empty town cobbled together from different cultures--all watched over by eerie black windows. And she isn't alone.Four other teenagers have also been taken: a beautiful model, a tattooed smuggler, a secretive genius, and an army brat who seems to know too much about Cora's past. None of them have a clue as to what happened, and all of them have secrets. As the unlikely group struggles for leadership, they slowly start to trust each other. But when their mysterious jailer--a handsome young guard called Cassian--appears, they realize that their captivity is more terrifying than they could ever imagine: Their captors aren't from Earth. And they have taken the five teenagers for an otherworldly zoo--where the exhibits are humans.As a forbidden attraction develops between Cora and Cassian, she realizes that her best chance of escape might be in the arms of her own jailer--though that would mean leaving the others behind. Can Cora manage to save herself and her companions? And if so . . . what world lies beyond the walls of their cage?
CAL FIRE: San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties (Images of America)
by Steve Maurer Cal Fire MuseumSince the establishment of the California State Board of Forestry in 1885, the mission of the California Division of Forestry has been to protect and preserve natural resources via a focus on resource management and protection of valuable watersheds. From the beginning, pioneers within the communities of San Bernardino County were actively involved in protecting their homes from the ravages of wildfire. In August 1930, San Bernardino County entered into a contract with the state to provide fire suppression and prevention on nonfederal lands within the county. The cooperative services agreement evolved to provide municipal fire protection services from both paid and volunteer staff. In addition to responsibilities within San Bernardino County, in the late 1980s the State Responsibility Area land within Inyo and Mono forestry units were consolidated under the San Bernardino, California Department of Forestry, Ranger Unit.
Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete (RILEM Bookseries #25)
by Shashank BishnoiThis volume comprises the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete held in New Delhi, India in October 2019. The papers cover topics related to geology of clay, hydration and performance of blended systems with calcined clays, alkali activated binders, and economic and environmental impacts of the use of calcined clays in cement-based materials. The book presents research on influence of processing on reactivity of calcined clays, influence of clay mineralogy on reactivity, geology of clay deposits, and the environmental impact of use of calcined clays in cement and concrete and field applications of calcined clay in concrete. Apart from giving an overview of the progress of research during the last two years, this work also covers the state-of-the art on the practical aspects of production and use of calcined clays in construction. The contents of this volume will prove useful to researchers and graduate students working in the areas of cement chemistry, cement production, and concrete design.
Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete (RILEM Bookseries #16)
by Fernando Martirena Aurélie Favier Karen ScrivenerThis volume focuses on research and practical issues linked to Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete. The main subjects are geology of clays, hydration and performance of blended system with calcined clays, alkali activated binders, economic and environmental impacts of the use of calcined clays in cement based materials. Topics addressed in this book include the influence of processing on reactivity of calcined clays, influence of clay mineralogy on reactivity, geology of clay deposits, Portland-calcined clay systems, hydration, durability, performance, Portland-calcined clay-limestone systems, hydration, durability, performance, calcined clay-alkali systems, life cycle analysis, economics and environmental impact of use of calcined clays in cement and concrete and field applications. This book compiles the different contributions of the 1st International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, June, 23-25, 2015. The papers present the latest research in their field. It contains nearly 80 papers and abstracts. Overall, this work gives a broad view of research on calcined clays in the field of construction and will stimulate further research into calcined clays for sustainable concrete.
Calcium Aluminate Cements: Proceedings of a Symposium dedicated to H G Midgley, London, July 1990
by R. J. MangabhaiThe special properties of calcium aluminate cements make them of value in the construction, mining and refractory industries. This book brings together new international research information on their performance. As well as a state-of-the-art review, it includes reports on studies of: mineralogy, hydration and microstructure; rheology of pastes, mo
Calcium and Magnesium in Groundwater: Occurrence and Significance for Human Health
by Lidia Razowska-JaworekCalcium and magnesium are abundant in groundwater, but the role of groundwater as the essential source of these important nutrients is very often neglected. Hydrogeochemical studies have focused mainly on the distribution and behaviour of constituents that cause deterioration of water quality, such as: nitrate, nitrite or iron and manganese. Theref
Calcium-Based Materials: Processing, Characterization, and Applications (Emerging Materials and Technologies)
by S. S. Nanda Jitendra Pal Singh Sanjeev Gautam Dong Kee YiCalcium-based natural minerals are important for a wide range of applications. Though these materials are available in nature, researchers are working toward developing them in the laboratory.Calcium-Based Materials: Processing, Characterization, and Applications introduces the possibility of designing these materials for particular applications. Introduces a variety of calcium-based materials and discusses synthesis, growth, and stability Provides in-depth coverage of calcium carbonate Discusses applications of calcium-based minerals in different fields Includes details on synchrotron X-ray tools for case minerals This comprehensive text is aimed at researchers in materials science, engineering, and bioengineering.