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Uncertainty Modeling for Engineering Applications
AvFlavio Canavero
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
1 086 kr
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This book provides an overview of state-of-the-art uncertainty quantification (UQ) methodologies and applications, and covers a wide range of current research, future challenges and applications in various domains, such as aerospace and mechanical applications, structure health and seismic hazard, electromagnetic energy (its impact on systems and humans) and global environmental state change. Written by leading international experts from different fields, the book demonstrates the unifying property of UQ theme that can be profitably adopted to solve problems of different domains. The collection in one place of different methodologies for different applications has the great value of stimulating the cross-fertilization and alleviate the language barrier among areas sharing a common background of mathematical modeling for problem solution. The book is designed for researchers, professionals and graduate students interested in quantitatively assessing the effects of uncertainties in their fields of application. The contents build upon the workshop “Uncertainty Modeling for Engineering Applications” (UMEMA 2017), held in Torino, Italy in November 2017.
GNSS for Rail Transportation
Challenges and Opportunities
AvLetizia Lo Presti,Salvatore Sabina
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
977 kr
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This book proposes a general methodology to introduce Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) integrity, starting from a rigorous mathematical description of the problem. It highlights the major issues that designers need to resolve during the development of GNSS-based systems requiring a certain level of confidence on the position estimates. Although it follows a general approach, the final chapters focus on the application of GNSS integrity to rail transportation, as an example. By describing the main requirements in the context of train position function, one of which is the safe function of any train control system, it shows the critical issues associated with the concept of safe position integrity. In particular, one case study clarifies the key differences between the avionic domain and the railway domain related to the application of GNSS technologies, and identifies a number of railway-signaling hazards linked with the use of such technology. Furthermore, it describes various railway-signaling techniques to mitigate such hazards to prepare readers for the future evolution of train control systems, also based on the GNSS technology. This unique book offers a valuable reference guide for engineers and researchers in the fields of satellite navigation and rail transportation.
Nonlinear Dynamics in Computational Neuroscience
AvFernando Corinto,Alessandro Torcini
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
1 086 kr
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This book provides an essential overview of computational neuroscience. It addresses a broad range of aspects, from physiology to nonlinear dynamical approaches to understanding neural computation, and from the simulation of brain circuits to the development of engineering devices and platforms for neuromorphic computation. Written by leading experts in such diverse fields as neuroscience, physics, psychology, neural engineering, cognitive science and applied mathematics, the book reflects the remarkable advances that have been made in the field of computational neuroscience, an emerging discipline devoted to the study of brain functions in terms of the information-processing properties of the structures forming the nervous system. The contents build on the workshop “Nonlinear Dynamics in Computational Neuroscience: from Physics and Biology to ICT,” which was held in Torino, Italy in September 2015.
Life Cycle Design
An Experimental Tool for Designers
AvFrancesca Thiebat
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
1 118 kr
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This book proposes an economic and environmental assessment tool to help private and public building designers and owners determine the global sustainability value of green buildings from a life cycle perspective. As it demonstrates, sustainable life cycle tools for building design and construction can help to achieve successfully integrated architecture. The first part of the book defines the relationship between environmental and economic aspects in a sustainable design approach and illustrates how life cycle methodologies, including Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Costing, can be applied to life cycle design. Further, it highlights methods for calculating costs from LCA data, taking into consideration both discounted cash flow and external costs. In turn, the second part of the book presents an experimental design model, the Life Cycle Design Model (LCDM), which is based on a life cycle design approach that can be used to produce two different outcomes based on two assessment levels. The first assessment level involves creating a grid, called a Design Matrix, which is useful in the design process. The second assessment level involves drawing on LCA and LCC results to develop a user-friendly tool for designers and other actors involved in the building process so that they can assess the most sustainable design option using €CO, a factor that combines the environmental and energy effects of the building system with time and costs. Selected case studies illustrate the practical application of life cycle analysis and show how reflecting the environmental impacts and costs can improve the sustainability of buildings. The LCDM represents a transdisciplinary tool for the design team and, at the same time, allows information on users’ needs and building performance to be communicated between experts and non-experts.
Advances in Predictive Models and Methodologies for Numerically Efficient Linear and Nonlinear Analysis of Composites
AvMarco Petrolo
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
1 086 kr
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This book gathers contributions addressing issues related to the analysis of composite structures, whose most relevant common thread is augmented numerical efficiency, which is more accurate for given computational costs than existing methods and methodologies. It first presents structural theories to deal with the anisotropy of composites and to embed multifield and nonlinear effects to extend design capabilities and provide methods of augmenting the fidelity of structural theories and lowering computational costs, including the finite element method. The second part of the book focuses on damage analysis; the multiscale and multicomponent nature of composites leads to extremely complex failure mechanisms, and predictive tools require physics-based models to reduce the need for fitting and tuning based on costly and lengthy experiments, and to lower computational costs; furthermore the correct monitoring of in-service damage is decisive in the context of damage tolerance. The thirdpart then presents recent advances in embedding characterization and manufacturing effects in virtual testing. The book summarizes the outcomes of the FULLCOMP (FULLy integrated analysis, design, manufacturing, and health-monitoring of COMPosite structures) research project.
Advances in Predictive Models and Methodologies for Numerically Efficient Linear and Nonlinear Analysis of Composites
AvMarco Petrolo
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
1 086 kr
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This book gathers contributions addressing issues related to the analysis of composite structures, whose most relevant common thread is augmented numerical efficiency, which is more accurate for given computational costs than existing methods and methodologies. It first presents structural theories to deal with the anisotropy of composites and to embed multifield and nonlinear effects to extend design capabilities and provide methods of augmenting the fidelity of structural theories and lowering computational costs, including the finite element method. The second part of the book focuses on damage analysis; the multiscale and multicomponent nature of composites leads to extremely complex failure mechanisms, and predictive tools require physics-based models to reduce the need for fitting and tuning based on costly and lengthy experiments, and to lower computational costs; furthermore the correct monitoring of in-service damage is decisive in the context of damage tolerance. The thirdpart then presents recent advances in embedding characterization and manufacturing effects in virtual testing. The book summarizes the outcomes of the FULLCOMP (FULLy integrated analysis, design, manufacturing, and health-monitoring of COMPosite structures) research project.
Testing Novel Water Oxidation Catalysts for Solar Fuels Production
AvCarminna Ottone,Simelys Hernándezm. fl.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
1 086 kr
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This book offers comprehensive information on the main techniques for measuring water-oxidation-catalyst (WOC) performance, with a particular focus on the combined use of sacrificial oxidants and dyes within closed-batch reactors. It provides an overview of the latest advances in the synthesis of more efficient WOCs, followed by an analysis of the requirements for sustainable energy production. Readers will find a detailed description of the reaction mechanism used in catalyst assessment systems, which reveals the benefits and limitations of the most common sacrificial oxidant/dye pair. Experimental techniques including electrochemical methods for characterizing novel and non-photoactive WOCs are also described. Throughout the book, various manganese oxides are used as examples of the techniques reviewed or proposed systems. Cost considerations and technological perspectives of the scale-up of solar-driven hydrogen production are also addressed. Lastly, the book presents lessons learned from the implementation of a large-scale real-world device.
Testing Novel Water Oxidation Catalysts for Solar Fuels Production
AvCarminna Ottone,Simelys Hernándezm. fl.
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
1 086 kr
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This book offers comprehensive information on the main techniques for measuring water-oxidation-catalyst (WOC) performance, with a particular focus on the combined use of sacrificial oxidants and dyes within closed-batch reactors. It provides an overview of the latest advances in the synthesis of more efficient WOCs, followed by an analysis of the requirements for sustainable energy production. Readers will find a detailed description of the reaction mechanism used in catalyst assessment systems, which reveals the benefits and limitations of the most common sacrificial oxidant/dye pair. Experimental techniques including electrochemical methods for characterizing novel and non-photoactive WOCs are also described. Throughout the book, various manganese oxides are used as examples of the techniques reviewed or proposed systems. Cost considerations and technological perspectives of the scale-up of solar-driven hydrogen production are also addressed. Lastly, the book presents lessons learned from the implementation of a large-scale real-world device.
Technological Paradigms and Digital Eras
Data-driven Visions for Building Design
AvGiacomo Chiesa
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
1 451 kr
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The book connects the ICT and the architectural worlds, analyzing modeling, materialization and data-driven visions for design issues at different scales. Furthermore, using sample modeling and materialization tools, it explores the links between performance-driven design approaches and the application of new digital technologies. Intended for architects and urbanists, it provides a theoretical framework to address the implications of the digital revolution in building design and operation. Furthermore, combining insights from IT and ICT with architectural and urban design know-how, it offers engineering professionals a technology-driven interpretation of the building design field.
Technological Paradigms and Digital Eras
Data-driven Visions for Building Design
AvGiacomo Chiesa
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
1 118 kr
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The book connects the ICT and the architectural worlds, analyzing modeling, materialization and data-driven visions for design issues at different scales. Furthermore, using sample modeling and materialization tools, it explores the links between performance-driven design approaches and the application of new digital technologies. Intended for architects and urbanists, it provides a theoretical framework to address the implications of the digital revolution in building design and operation. Furthermore, combining insights from IT and ICT with architectural and urban design know-how, it offers engineering professionals a technology-driven interpretation of the building design field.
Bioclimatic Approaches in Urban and Building Design
AvGiacomo Chiesa
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
2 007 kr
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This book explores the bioclimatic approach to building design. Constant innovations in the field are evident, including the need to face climate changes and increase the local resilience at different scales (regional, urban, architectural). Differently from other contributions, this book provides a definition of the bioclimatic design approach following a technological and performance-driven vision. It includes one of the largest collection of research voices on the topic, becoming also a critical reference work for bioclimatic theory. It is intended for architects, engineers, researchers, and technicians who have professional and research interests in bioclimatic and in sustainable and technological design issues.
Bioclimatic Approaches in Urban and Building Design
AvGiacomo Chiesa
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
2 007 kr
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This book explores the bioclimatic approach to building design. Constant innovations in the field are evident, including the need to face climate changes and increase the local resilience at different scales (regional, urban, architectural). Differently from other contributions, this book provides a definition of the bioclimatic design approach following a technological and performance-driven vision. It includes one of the largest collection of research voices on the topic, becoming also a critical reference work for bioclimatic theory. It is intended for architects, engineers, researchers, and technicians who have professional and research interests in bioclimatic and in sustainable and technological design issues.
Innovations in Ventilative Cooling
AvGiacomo Chiesa,Maria Kolokotronim. fl.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
2 229 kr
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This book includes the most recent outcomes from research and professional practice in the ventilative cooling field, gathered by the selected panel of authors. It provides essential contents to face and reduce the rise of space cooling and ventilation energy uses in buildings by alternative ventilation and cooling solutions. The book is organised into three parts which include a detailed description of ventilative cooling boundaries and implications (working principles, KPIs, standards, comfort models, control techniques) and of principal techniques (night ventilation, controlled natural ventilation, hybrid solutions, PCM and mass activation, evaporative cooling, earth-to-air heat exchangers) along with an updated analysis of the background to the topic. Furthermore, the last part of the book defines a unique practical and theoretical framework to include ventilative cooling solutions in different building typologies along with their principal implications.
Innovations in Ventilative Cooling
AvGiacomo Chiesa,Maria Kolokotronim. fl.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
2 229 kr
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This book includes the most recent outcomes from research and professional practice in the ventilative cooling field, gathered by the selected panel of authors. It provides essential contents to face and reduce the rise of space cooling and ventilation energy uses in buildings by alternative ventilation and cooling solutions. The book is organised into three parts which include a detailed description of ventilative cooling boundaries and implications (working principles, KPIs, standards, comfort models, control techniques) and of principal techniques (night ventilation, controlled natural ventilation, hybrid solutions, PCM and mass activation, evaporative cooling, earth-to-air heat exchangers) along with an updated analysis of the background to the topic. Furthermore, the last part of the book defines a unique practical and theoretical framework to include ventilative cooling solutions in different building typologies along with their principal implications.
Ceramics, Glass and Glass-Ceramics
From Early Manufacturing Steps Towards Modern Frontiers
AvFrancesco Baino,Massimo Tomalinom. fl.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
1 733 kr
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This book presents a state-of-the-art overview of the major aspects involved in the science, technology and applications of ceramics, glasses and glass-ceramics. After providing an historical perspective of the development and use of ceramics and glasses along the Silk Road, the theoretical background and fabrication techniques of such materials are described and discussed. A special focus is dedicated to emerging high-tech applications in various fields, including medicine, energy, optics and photonics, sensors, sustainability and circular economy. The chapters are written by leading experts in their respective fields and highlight the contemporary challenges associated to each topic. This book will serve as a valuable reference for both early-stage and skilled researchers as well as industry professionals interested in the broad field of glasses and ceramics.
Ceramics, Glass and Glass-Ceramics
From Early Manufacturing Steps Towards Modern Frontiers
AvFrancesco Baino,Massimo Tomalinom. fl.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
1 733 kr
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This book presents a state-of-the-art overview of the major aspects involved in the science, technology and applications of ceramics, glasses and glass-ceramics. After providing an historical perspective of the development and use of ceramics and glasses along the Silk Road, the theoretical background and fabrication techniques of such materials are described and discussed. A special focus is dedicated to emerging high-tech applications in various fields, including medicine, energy, optics and photonics, sensors, sustainability and circular economy. The chapters are written by leading experts in their respective fields and highlight the contemporary challenges associated to each topic. This book will serve as a valuable reference for both early-stage and skilled researchers as well as industry professionals interested in the broad field of glasses and ceramics.
Printed Antennas for 5G Networks
AvLadislau Matekovits,Binod Kumar Kanaujiam. fl.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
1 841 kr
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The book provides a comprehensive overview of antennas for 5G technology, such as MIMO, multiband antennas, Magneto-Electric Dipole Antenna and PIFA Antenna for 5G networks, phased array antennas for 5G access, beam-forming and beam-steering issues, 5G antennas for specific applications (smartphone, cognitive radio) and advance antenna concept and materials for 5G. The book also covers ooptimizations methods for passive and active devices in mm-Wave 5G networks. It explores topics which influence the design and characterization of antennas such as data rates, high isolation, pattern and spatial diversity, making 5G antennas more suitable for a multipath environment. The book represents a learning tool for researchers in the field, and enables engineers, designers and manufacturers to identify key design challenges of antennas for 5G networks, and characterize novel antennas for 5G networks.
Printed Antennas for 5G Networks
AvLadislau Matekovits,Binod Kumar Kanaujiam. fl.
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
1 301 kr
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The book provides a comprehensive overview of antennas for 5G technology, such as MIMO, multiband antennas, Magneto-Electric Dipole Antenna and PIFA Antenna for 5G networks, phased array antennas for 5G access, beam-forming and beam-steering issues, 5G antennas for specific applications (smartphone, cognitive radio) and advance antenna concept and materials for 5G. The book also covers ooptimizations methods for passive and active devices in mm-Wave 5G networks. It explores topics which influence the design and characterization of antennas such as data rates, high isolation, pattern and spatial diversity, making 5G antennas more suitable for a multipath environment. The book represents a learning tool for researchers in the field, and enables engineers, designers and manufacturers to identify key design challenges of antennas for 5G networks, and characterize novel antennas for 5G networks.
Microwave Analysis of Unconventional Superconductors with Coplanar-Resonator Techniques
AvGianluca Ghigo,Daniele Torsello
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
1 301 kr
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This book provides a thorough overview of methods and approaches to the experimental characterization of superconductors at microwave frequencies, and includes a detailed description of the two main techniques, both based on the use of coplanar waveguide resonators, that the authors employed to investigate the properties of unconventional superconductors. In the second part several case studies are described, covering a large spectrum of materials and issues. Particular emphasis is given to recent hot topics concerning iron-based superconductors, both of fundamental nature and relevant for applications. The book is intended as a learning tool for researchers in the field, and serves as a guide providing inspiring examples of the use of coplanar resonator techniques to address key topics in the field of unconventional superconductivity.
Microwave Analysis of Unconventional Superconductors with Coplanar-Resonator Techniques
AvGianluca Ghigo,Daniele Torsello
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
1 301 kr
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This book provides a thorough overview of methods and approaches to the experimental characterization of superconductors at microwave frequencies, and includes a detailed description of the two main techniques, both based on the use of coplanar waveguide resonators, that the authors employed to investigate the properties of unconventional superconductors. In the second part several case studies are described, covering a large spectrum of materials and issues. Particular emphasis is given to recent hot topics concerning iron-based superconductors, both of fundamental nature and relevant for applications. The book is intended as a learning tool for researchers in the field, and serves as a guide providing inspiring examples of the use of coplanar resonator techniques to address key topics in the field of unconventional superconductivity.
Reframing the Role of Public Open Space
The Case of Cape Town
AvMiriam Bodino
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
1 194 kr
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This book explores the growing spatial inequality in contemporary cities, and the opportunity of reframing the role of public open space as a tool of inclusion in a context of an increasing economic gap between the urban poor and rich. The first part outlines the geographical and theoretical frames of reference, which are then tested in the analysis of a case study: Cape Town. This city in South Africa was selected since its spatial aspects of separation are particularly evident due to the legacy of both apartheid and modernism. The examination of the policies of the City of Cape Town confirms the rising attention to public space since the 1990s. This slow progress of desegregation is tested through a critical study of one of the most disadvantaged areas of the city, Khayelitsha. The book explores the relevance and impact of an urban-design project, and reframes the role of public open space not only as a tool for restructuring the apartheid city, but also for reinterpreting other fragmented contemporary cities.
Reframing the Role of Public Open Space
The Case of Cape Town
AvMiriam Bodino
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
1 194 kr
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This book explores the growing spatial inequality in contemporary cities, and the opportunity of reframing the role of public open space as a tool of inclusion in a context of an increasing economic gap between the urban poor and rich. The first part outlines the geographical and theoretical frames of reference, which are then tested in the analysis of a case study: Cape Town. This city in South Africa was selected since its spatial aspects of separation are particularly evident due to the legacy of both apartheid and modernism. The examination of the policies of the City of Cape Town confirms the rising attention to public space since the 1990s. This slow progress of desegregation is tested through a critical study of one of the most disadvantaged areas of the city, Khayelitsha. The book explores the relevance and impact of an urban-design project, and reframes the role of public open space not only as a tool for restructuring the apartheid city, but also for reinterpreting other fragmented contemporary cities.
Introduction to Anomalous Diffusion and Relaxation
AvLuiz Roberto Evangelista,Ervin Kaminski Lenzi
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
870 kr
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This book provides a contemporary treatment of the problems related to anomalous diffusion and anomalous relaxation. It collects and promotes unprecedented applications dealing with diffusion problems and surface effects, adsorption-desorption phenomena, memory effects, reaction-diffusion equations, and relaxation in constrained structures of classical and quantum processes. The topics covered by the book are of current interest and comprehensive range, including concepts in diffusion and stochastic physics, random walks, and elements of fractional calculus. They are accompanied by a detailed exposition of the mathematical techniques intended to serve the reader as a tool to handle modern boundary value problems. This self-contained text can be used as a reference source for graduates and researchers working in applied mathematics, physics of complex systems and fluids, condensed matter physics, statistical physics, chemistry, chemical and electrical engineering, biology, and many others.
Introduction to Anomalous Diffusion and Relaxation
AvLuiz Roberto Evangelista,Ervin Kaminski Lenzi
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
654 kr
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This book provides a contemporary treatment of the problems related to anomalous diffusion and anomalous relaxation. It collects and promotes unprecedented applications dealing with diffusion problems and surface effects, adsorption-desorption phenomena, memory effects, reaction-diffusion equations, and relaxation in constrained structures of classical and quantum processes. The topics covered by the book are of current interest and comprehensive range, including concepts in diffusion and stochastic physics, random walks, and elements of fractional calculus. They are accompanied by a detailed exposition of the mathematical techniques intended to serve the reader as a tool to handle modern boundary value problems. This self-contained text can be used as a reference source for graduates and researchers working in applied mathematics, physics of complex systems and fluids, condensed matter physics, statistical physics, chemistry, chemical and electrical engineering, biology, and many others.
Empower Education to Foster Engineering
AvMaria Giulia Ballatore
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
1 409 kr
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This book highlights the pivotal role that engineering education researchers can play at technical universities. By delving into both theoretical and practical aspects, it showcases the transformative potential of integrating rigorous educational research into technical education. The book begins by outlining the current landscape of engineering education research and situates it within the unique context of the Italian educational system. This initial framework sets the stage for a detailed examination of the scope and limitations of the field. By understanding the experiences and challenges of both students and educators, the book bridges gaps and fosters an environment where educational practices are continuously improved and aligned with real-world demands. One of the key problems addressed is the disconnection often observed between educational theory and practical implementation. It provides actionable insights and recommendations that can help harmonize teaching methods with educational research findings. It offers strategies for enhancing student engagement, improving teaching methodologies, and ultimately producing graduates who are better equipped to meet the challenges of the engineering profession. This book serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to advancing the quality of engineering education, and by presenting a balanced analysis of students' and lecturers' perspectives, it offers a holistic view of the educational landscape and practical solutions for its improvement.
Empower Education to Foster Engineering
AvMaria Giulia Ballatore
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
1 409 kr
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This book highlights the pivotal role that engineering education researchers can play at technical universities. By delving into both theoretical and practical aspects, it showcases the transformative potential of integrating rigorous educational research into technical education. The book begins by outlining the current landscape of engineering education research and situates it within the unique context of the Italian educational system. This initial framework sets the stage for a detailed examination of the scope and limitations of the field. By understanding the experiences and challenges of both students and educators, the book bridges gaps and fosters an environment where educational practices are continuously improved and aligned with real-world demands. One of the key problems addressed is the disconnection often observed between educational theory and practical implementation. It provides actionable insights and recommendations that can help harmonize teaching methods with educational research findings. It offers strategies for enhancing student engagement, improving teaching methodologies, and ultimately producing graduates who are better equipped to meet the challenges of the engineering profession. This book serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and policymakers dedicated to advancing the quality of engineering education, and by presenting a balanced analysis of students' and lecturers' perspectives, it offers a holistic view of the educational landscape and practical solutions for its improvement.
Metaverses: Reshaping Law, Economy, and Society
A Comprehensive Analysis of Virtual Worlds and Their Real-World Implications
AvAndrea Borroni,Guido Perbolim. fl.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
1 793 kr
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This volume offers an in-depth analysis of the metaverse and its implications with other, more advanced technologies through an interdisciplinary approach that bridges the social sciences with the hard sciences. The interaction among the latest technologies emerges as a pivotal element of contemporary transformation, marking the transition to a new era in which the boundary between the real and the digital becomes increasingly blurred while the physical dimension progressively yields space to the immaterial. This scenario raises issues of great theoretical and practical significance, prompting questions about the future of human interactions, economic dynamics, and governance models. The contributions gathered in this volume explore the critical implications and challenges that arise across different fields of knowledge, offering a nuanced reflection on the relationship between law, economics, and technological innovation. Through a multiplicity of perspectives, the text outlines the contours of a constantly evolving digital ecosystem with profound repercussions for society, ethics, and institutions.
Architecture and Peacebuilding
Design Practices and Tools from Colombia
AvFreddy R. Diaz Diaz
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
1 007 kr
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This book explores the role of architectural design in Colombia’s peacebuilding process following the 2016 Peace Agreement between the national government and the FARC-EP guerrilla. It examines how architecture can act as a catalyst for social transformation, territorial belonging, and autonomy in rural communities historically affected by the conflict. Through a qualitative, multi-method approach grounded in participatory action research, the study develops a theoretical model of architectural design for transitions, applies it to case studies in San José del Guaviare—a region emblematic of Colombia’s post-conflict dynamics—and formulates practical design tools to support peacebuilding. By analyzing projects such as the Development Programs with Territorial Focus (PDET) and the Territorial Spaces for Training and Reincorporation (ETCR), the research identifies both achievements and challenges in the implementation of built interventions. The findings highlight that effective architecture for peace must transcend technical problem-solving to integrate localized, participatory, and adaptive practices that strengthen community agency and ensure the sustainability of peace initiatives. Ultimately, the book positions architecture as an essential instrument in Colombia’s transition toward peace, emphasizing the need for context-sensitive methodologies that interweave design, social justice, and the non-repetition of violence.
Engineering and the Humanities
Encounters, Epistemologies, and Emerging Challenges
AvVittorio Marchis
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
1 409 kr
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This book presents the relationships and conflicts between the so-called two cultures, which separated the social and human sciences from the hard theoretical and applied sciences. Today more than ever, engineering, and especially young engineers, need to build connections and knots with other fields of knowledge that involve social sciences, ethics, and anthropology. The digital revolution has changed the knowledge’s paradigm and the traditional figure of the “engineer” is therefore obsolete. Computers are no longer tools, but ICT has entered our bodies and has deeply mutated our cognitive performance. Humanities, till today mostly separated from the hard field of engineering and industry, can offer new points of view for creative solutions, in present and future society. In the pages of this book, original paths in the definition of polytechnic culture are analyzed, also on the basis of the most recent experiences, with examples and case studies.
Large-scale Production of Paper-based Li-ion Cells
AvLorenzo Zolin
Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
1 086 kr
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This book describes in detail the use of natural cellulose fibers for the production of innovative, low-cost, and easily recyclable lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells by means of fast and reliable papermaking procedures that employ water as a solvent. In addition, it proposes specific methods to optimize the safety features of these paper-based cells and to improve the electronic conductivity of the electrodes by means of a carbonization process– an interesting novel technology that enables higher current rate capabilities to be achieved. The in-depth descriptions of materials, methods, and techniques are complemented by the inclusion of a general overview of electrochemical devices and, in particular, of different Li-ion battery configurations. Presenting the outcomes of this important research, the work is of wide interest to electrochemical engineers in both research institutions and industry.

PoliTO Springer Series – serie

Uncertainty Modeling for Engineering Applications

GNSS for Rail Transportation

Nonlinear Dynamics in Computational Neuroscience

Life Cycle Design

Advances in Predictive Models and Methodologies for Numerically Efficient Linear and Nonlinear Analysis of Composites

Advances in Predictive Models and Methodologies for Numerically Efficient Linear and Nonlinear Analysis of Composites

Testing Novel Water Oxidation Catalysts for Solar Fuels Production

Testing Novel Water Oxidation Catalysts for Solar Fuels Production

Technological Paradigms and Digital Eras

Technological Paradigms and Digital Eras

Bioclimatic Approaches in Urban and Building Design

Bioclimatic Approaches in Urban and Building Design

Innovations in Ventilative Cooling

Innovations in Ventilative Cooling

Ceramics, Glass and Glass-Ceramics

Ceramics, Glass and Glass-Ceramics

Printed Antennas for 5G Networks

Printed Antennas for 5G Networks

Microwave Analysis of Unconventional Superconductors with Coplanar-Resonator Techniques

Microwave Analysis of Unconventional Superconductors with Coplanar-Resonator Techniques

Reframing the Role of Public Open Space

Reframing the Role of Public Open Space

Introduction to Anomalous Diffusion and Relaxation

Introduction to Anomalous Diffusion and Relaxation

Empower Education to Foster Engineering

Empower Education to Foster Engineering

Metaverses: Reshaping Law, Economy, and Society

Architecture and Peacebuilding

Engineering and the Humanities

Large-scale Production of Paper-based Li-ion Cells