Placing vernacular knowledge at the forefront of climate-responsive design, this book deals with the UN’s SDG 11 mandate for inclusive, safe, and resilient cities. The volume also reviews how millen……続きを見る
This essentials volume is dedicated to the development and effectiveness analysis of an innovative planetary gearbox design, taking into account fundamental engineering requirements. A James-type pl……続きを見る
Bringing together interaction design and the emerging field of biodesign, this book explores the use of living and biofabricated materials in interactive artefacts. As future products become increas……続きを見る
This book discusses the value of "how" versus "what." Process innovation is the practice of improving how products are made. Many retailers and brands often overemphasize what products are sold. In ……続きを見る
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of research methodology, providing invaluable insights for students and researchers in the AEC industry and engineering fields. Through this book, reader……続きを見る
This book introduces machine dynamics, an essential competency important for many applications such as designing robots for manufacturing/materials handling or the landing gear of an airplane, analy……続きを見る
Today's industry heavily relies on advanced cutting tool technology and manufacturing techniques to enhance quality and efficiency in production. This undergraduate-level textbook is dedicated to ex……続きを見る
Interdisciplinary systems thinking is complementary but does not replace conventional disciplinary analytical thinking. The book is valuable for researchers, their advisors, and other thinkers inter……続きを見る
First Published in 2017. This book presents a much needed practical methodology for the establishment of cost-effective reliability programs in nuclear or other high technology industries. Thanks to……続きを見る
Structural Design and Optimization of Lifting Self-forming GFRP Elastic Gridshells Based on Machine Learning presents the algorithms of machine learning (ML) that can be used for the structural desi……続きを見る
This open access book addresses the issue of diffusing sustainable energy access in
low- and middle-income contexts.
Access to energy is one of the greatest challenges for many people living in low-……続きを見る
This book combines Construction 6.0 with AEC principles for designing sustainable, health-focused Martian habitats. It unveils innovative architectural designs ideal for Mars, utilizing 3D printing,……続きを見る
This book describes a slamming strength assessment procedure for vessels. Typically, there are three types of slamming loads on commercial vessels: bottom slamming, bow flare slamming, and stern sla……続きを見る
It is universally recognised and accepted that overall ship vibration as an important measure to ensure the habitability, safety and functionality of marine vessels. This book examines the causes an……続きを見る
Sustainable Design for the Built Environment marks the transition of sustainable design from a specialty service to the mainstream approach for creating a healthy and resilient built environment. Th……続きを見る
Dieses essentials widmet sich der Entwicklung und Effektivitätsanalyse einer innovativen Planetengetriebekonstruktion unter Berücksichtigung grundlegender Entwicklungsanforderungen. Ein James-Planet……続きを見る
The e-book+ version of the book, Designing Exoskeletons, complements the other versions of the book. The e-book+ version provides the user with additional features to enhance the user’s understandin……続きを見る
Cultivating Professional Identity in Design is a nuanced, comprehensive companion for designers across disciplines honing their identities, self-perception, personal strengths, and essential attribu……続きを見る
Product longevity is one of the cornerstones in the transition towards a more sustainable society and a key driver for the circular economy model. This book provides designers, developers, and creat……続きを見る
Working and living onboard vessels imposes a series of generally low-frequency mechanical vibrations as well as single-impulse shock loads on the human body. Also, exposure to noise is characteristi……続きを見る
Working and living onboard vessels imposes a series of generally low-frequency mechanical vibrations as well as single-impulse shock loads on the human body. Also, exposure to noise is characteristi……続きを見る
Delft Design Guide provides an overview of the perspectives, models, approaches, and methods used in the bachelor's and master's curriculum of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Te……続きを見る
This book provides a conceptual description of the PDCA cycle and the tools that support it. A brief literature review is given for each tool, indicating the timeline according to Scopus, the main a……続きを見る
Now in its second edition, Introduction to Finite Element Analysis for Engineers is an essential introduction to FEA as a method to solve differential equations. With many practical examples focusin……続きを見る
With a bias for action, this book offers valuable insights into the origins of the much-celebrated Danish design tradition and how it can be employed to create design solutions to address today’s en……続きを見る
Product management naturally incorporates empathy, psychology, and thinking outside the box in pursuit of the best design for products. But how often do you apply those same skills to your relations……続きを見る
Building upon the fundamental principles of decision theory, Decision-Based Design: Integrating Consumer Preferences into Engineering Design presents an analytical approach to enterprise-driven Deci……続きを見る
The mathematical description of the properties of a shell is much more elaborate than those of beam and plate structures. Therefore many engineers and architects are unacquainted with aspects of she……続きを見る
The inspection process is one of the most important steps in manufacturing industries because it safeguards high quality products and customer satisfaction. Manual inspection may not provide the des……続きを見る
Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging
An expert review of packaging’s role in sustainability and the environment
In Life Cycle of Sustainable Packaging: From Design to End of Life, a team of distingui……続きを見る
