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The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing

The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing

This second edition of The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing provides an updated and comprehensive account of the area of language testing and assessment. The volume brings together 35 authoritative articles divided into ten sections written by 51 leading specialists from around the world. There are five entirely new chapters covering the four skills: reading writing listening and speaking as well as a new entry on corpus linguistics and language testing. The remaining 30 chapters have been revised often extensively or entirely rewritten with new authorship teams at the helm reflecting new generations of expertise in the field. With a dedicated section on technology in language testing reflecting current trends in the field the Handbook also includes an extended epilogue written by Harding and Fulcher contemplating what has changed between the first and second editions and charting a trajectory for the field of language testing and assessment. Providing a basis for discussion project work and the design of both language tests themselves and related validation research this Handbook represents an invaluable resource for students researchers and practitioners working in language testing and assessment and the wider field of language education.

GBP 205.00
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Pharmaceutical Biocatalysis Drugs Genetic Diseases and Epigenetics

Pharmaceutical Biocatalysis Drugs Genetic Diseases and Epigenetics

Volume 7 of the Jenny Stanford Series on Biocatalysis deals with several different aspects of pharmaceuticals which include not only various applications of drugs and their metabolism but also natural resources for active pharmaceutical ingredients as well as the removal of pharmaceutical pollution. In detail novel approaches for developing microbial fermentation processes to produce vitamin B6 using microorganisms are described together with novel routes for vitamin B6 biosynthesis. The other topics discussed are new approaches for producing the successful anticancer drug Taxol from naturally occurring precursors molecular farming through plant engineering as a cost-effective means to produce therapeutic and prophylactic proteins and successful screening of potent microorganisms producing L-asparaginase for various chemotherapeutic applications. Furthermore microbial biotransformations in the production and degradation of fluorinated pharmaceuticals are described. The other chapters inform the reader about the biotransformation of xenobiotics/drugs in living systems the degradation of pharmaceuticals by white-rot fungi and their ligninolytic enzymes and the removal of pharmaceutical pollution from municipal sewage using laccase. | Pharmaceutical Biocatalysis Drugs Genetic Diseases and Epigenetics

GBP 193.00
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Cone Penetration Testing 2018 Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'18) 21-22 June 2018 Delft

Cone Penetration Testing 2018 Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'18) 21-22 June 2018 Delft

Cone Penetration Testing 2018 contains the proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT’18 Delft The Netherlands 21-22 June 2018) and presents the latest developments relating to the use of cone penetration testing in geotechnical engineering. It focuses on the solution of geotechnical challenges using the cone penetration test (CPT) CPT add-on measurements and companion in-situ penetration tools (such as full flow and free fall penetrometers) with an emphasis on practical experience and application of research findings. The peer-reviewed papers have been authored by academics researchers and practitioners from many countries worldwide and cover numerous important aspects ranging from the development of innovative theoretical and numerical methods of interpretation to real field applications. This is an Open Access ebook and can be found on www. taylorfrancis. com. | Cone Penetration Testing 2018 Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'18) 21-22 June 2018 Delft

GBP 240.00
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Applications of Genetics to Arthropods of Biological Control Significance

Applications of Genetics to Arthropods of Biological Control Significance

Written by experts in the fields of insect pest genetics the genetics of biological control organisms and the application of biological control this book provides the first up-to-date summary of the genetic literature on the genetics of arthropod biological control agents. It identifies successful programs and also gaps and needs in research research constraints and possible research approaches in this important field of pest control. The power and applicability of new genetic and molecular biology methods have created new and exciting possibilities to greatly improve the effectiveness of traditional biological control programs. This book provides essential information about the state-of-the-art application of these new methods. It explains how biological control procedures can be improved covers methods for selecting pesticide-resistant strains of natural enemies and looks at methods for maintaining genetic diversity and quality control during the rearing of biological control agents in the laboratory. The book also provides information regarding the application of powerful PCR methods for taxonomic identification of strains and species of biocontrol agents. | Applications of Genetics to Arthropods of Biological Control Significance

GBP 180.00
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Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology

Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology

This atlas presents not only the differential diagnosis but also the detailed morphologic immunophenotypic and especially genetic characteristics of the majority of hematolymphoid malignancies. An expert hematopathologist here provides a valuable resource to understand use or interpret one or more of these diagnostic modalities with confidence. This new edition has a compact format with up-to-date information - especially on genetic aspects - and will be an indispensable reference for all professionals in the specialty. *Provides an unrivalled visual resource for differential diagnosis in neoplastic hematopathology *Enables specialist and trainee oncologists and pathologists alike to understand use and interpret diagnostic modalities with confidence *Supplies quick access to information via tables algorithms and composite figures | Atlas of Differential Diagnosis in Neoplastic Hematopathology

GBP 230.00
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Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods

Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods

For more than 30 years soil testing has been widely used as a basis for determining lime and fertilizer needs. Today a number of procedures are used for determining everything from soil pH and lime requirement to the level of extractable nutrient elements. And as the number of cropped fields being tested increases more and more farmers and growers will come to rely on soil test results. But if soil testing is to be an effective means of evaluating the fertility status of soils standardization of methodology is essential. No single test is appropriate for all soils. Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods is a standard laboratory technique manual for the most commonly used soil analysis procedures. First published in 1974 this Handbook has changed over the years to reflect evolving needs. New test methods and modifications have been added as well as new sections on nitrate heavy metals and quality assurance plans for agricultural testing laboratories. Compiled by the Soil and Plant Analysis Council this latest edition of Soil Analysis Handbook of Reference Methods also addresses the major methods for managing plant nutrition currently in use in the United States and other parts of the world. For soil scientists farmers growers or anyone with an interest in the environment this reference will prove an invaluable guide to standard methods for soil testing well into the future. Features

GBP 180.00
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Engineered Concrete Mix Design and Test Methods Second Edition

Engineered Concrete Mix Design and Test Methods Second Edition

As every civil engineer knows Portland Cement is the most versatile and important material of construction and will probably remain so far into the future. Yet few books if any exist that offer an in-depth analysis of the mixing and testing methods of this vital hydraulic cement. This statement written about the first edition of Engineered Concrete: Mix Design and Test Methods remains as true today as it was ten years ago. Revised and updated the second edition of this groundbreaking resource completely covers Portland Cement Portland Cement Concrete and their uses. See what‘s new in the Second Edition: New coverage of the latest concrete technologies such as high-performance and lightweight concrete Several new tests and sample tearsheets Additional and updated data sheets The body of the book is divided into several sections with the first explaining how concrete batches are designed mixed and measured for various consistencies. Another section details the tests of the primary component materials of concrete other than water namely Portland Cement aggregates and mortar while the final section includes some of the fundamental concrete testing procedures for different strength parameters in conformity with the standards of the American Society for Testing Materials. Solidly researched and written the book supplies a fundamental understanding of cement concrete and mixing and testing methods that allow readers to produce the most economical combinations of concrete materials and satisfy performance requirements and specifications. | Engineered Concrete Mix Design and Test Methods Second Edition

GBP 180.00
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Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

The 3-volume set Phytochemistry covers a wide selection of topics in phytochemistry and provides a wealth of information on the fundamentals new applications methods and modern analytical techniques state-of-the-art approaches and computational techniques. With chapters from professional specialists in their fields from around the world the volumes deliver a comprehensive coverage of phytochemistry. Phytochemistry is a multidisciplinary field so this book will appeal to students in both upper-level students faculty researchers and industry professionals in a number of fields including biological science biochemistry pharmacy food and medicinal chemistry systematic botany and taxonomy ethnobotany conservation biology plant genetic and metabolomics evolutionary sciences and plant pathology. | Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp

GBP 220.00
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Plant Biotechnology Two-Volume Set

Plant Biotechnology Two-Volume Set

Recent advances in the development of transgenic plants have revolutionized our concepts of sustainable food production cost-effective alternative energy strategies microbial biofertilizers and biopesticides and disease diagnostics through plant biotechnology. As a result a number of transgenic plants have been developed with improved traits. With the advancement of plant biotechnology many of the customary approaches are out of date. This new two-volume set Plant Biotechnology provides a plethora of current knowledge on new as well as fresh approaches that are necessary to address biological problems in plant food production. The volumes provide an informative tour of plant biotechnology covering the basics of biotechnology to recent advances taking a thorough look at applications as well. The editors have brought together a respected group of contributors who address the most recent techniques and their applications in plant biotechnology. Volume 1 covers the principles techniques and applications while Volume 2 delves into transgenics stress management and biosafety issues. The volumes share recent information related to recent methods of genetic transformation gene silencing development of transgenic crops biosafety issues microbial biotechnology oxidative stress plant disease diagnostics and management and more. Broken into subsections the two volumes cover: History scope and importance of plant biotechnology Plant tissue culture Techniques in molecular biology Molecular markers and QTL mapping Genetic transformation Gene silencing in plant Transgenic crops and biosafety Microbial biotechnology Oxidative stress Plant disease diagnostics and management This two-volume set will be a valuable resource for research and university libraries as well as for the many students engaged in plant biotechnology studies as well as faculty and researchers. | Plant Biotechnology Two-Volume Set

GBP 235.00
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Environmental Impact of Agricultural Production Activities

Environmental Impact of Agricultural Production Activities

The book summarizes actual and/or relative environmental impacts resulting from existing and emerging agricultural production technologies as practised in the USA. Case studies of environmental impacts of agricultural practices are discussed in one chapter while separate chapters consider water and soil air quality noise and waste impacts. Air pollutants from cultivation operations burning agricultural vehicles harvesting and grain handling pesticide applications wind erosion etc. are all considered. Noise produced by agricultural activities and exposure patterns for agricultural workers are examined. An annotated bibliography is included for the environmental impacts discussed in the text. Emerging agricultural production technologies such as nitrogen fixation genetic engineering plant growth regulation erosion control water management and waste utilization etc. are also compared for efficiency and environmental impacts. | Environmental Impact of Agricultural Production Activities

GBP 205.00
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Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services

Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services

This volume demonstrates the diverse state-of-the-art applications that combine artificial intelligence with soft computing which has great potential for creating smart personalized healthcare services. The book showcases the myriad uses of AI and computer techniques in healthcare that employ deep learning robotics machine learning blockchain emerging cloud edge computing Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance consensus CNN architecture Splunk genetic algorithms (GA) DurBhashan and many more. These technologies can be used in healthcare for enhanced data sharing remote health monitoring tele-rehabilitation connecting rural populations with healthcare services identifying diseases and health issues automated medical diagnosis analyzing information in surgical videos ensuring timely communication and transportation during health disasters and emergencies for optimizing expenditures and more. | Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Techniques in Personalized Healthcare Services

GBP 193.00
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Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence A Laboratory Guide for Serological and DNA Typing

Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence A Laboratory Guide for Serological and DNA Typing

A powerful tool in the identification of individuals DNA typing has revolutionized criminal and paternity investigations. Widespread analysis is now conducted by public and private laboratories in the United States and abroad. Focusing on the basic techniques used in forensic DNA laboratories Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence: A Laboratory Guide for Serological and DNA Typing introduces readers to the science of serological analysis and DNA typing methods and provides a thorough background of the molecular techniques used to determine an individual‘s identity or parental lineage. Originally published as Forensic DNA Analysis: A Laboratory Manual this revised work offers updated exercises and protocols for all kinds of DNA and serological analyses with delineated objectives step-by-step procedures and required laboratory supplies. Each exercise in this manual: Provides an overview of forensic DNA analysis Explains the sources or types of biological material used in a particular DNA analysis Supplies the background principles and practical methodology for specific serological analysis and DNA typing techniques Simulates human forensic testing and can also be used to simulate a wide range of applications for genetic analysis The book contains an extensive glossary to make readers familiar with terminology used in the forensic analysis of biological evidence as well as basic terms used in molecular biology. Those who master the material in this volume will understand the methodology of the investigation in DNA typing develop an understanding of the scientific principles involved in serology and DNA analysis and succeed in analyzing and interpreting the data generated in each exercise with clarity and confidence. | Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence A Laboratory Guide for Serological and DNA Typing

GBP 180.00
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Commercialization Secrets for Scientists and Engineers

Commercialization Secrets for Scientists and Engineers

Commercializing a knowledge-based product or service requires a realistic methodical approach combined with a great deal of perseverance. Commercialization Secrets for Scientists and Engineers serves as a high-level guide to answering key questions and critical issues that confront founding entrepreneurs on their quest to commercialize their knowledge-based innovations. It highlights the unique problems shared by all technologists across knowledge-intensive fields and how to overcome the most predictable obstacles faced by technology entrepreneurs. It demystifies the process of commercializing advanced products that require a high degree of specialized knowledge. Typically these are disruptive technologies with the potential to revolutionize whole industries. The book simplifies the launch of high-tech ventures such as pharmaceuticals genetic and biotechnology products wireless devices fuel cells and minimally invasive medical devices. Additionally it will help readers bring their disruptive technologies to profitability.

GBP 180.00
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Eleventh International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Volume 3

Eleventh International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Volume 3

Innovations in Road Railway and Airfield Bearing Capacity – Volume 3 comprises the third part of contributions to the 11th International Conference on Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields (2022). In anticipation of the event it unveils state-of-the-art information and research on the latest policies traffic loading measurements in-situ measurements and condition surveys functional testing deflection measurement evaluation structural performance prediction for pavements and tracks new construction and rehabilitation design systems frost affected areas drainage and environmental effects reinforcement traditional and recycled materials full scale testing and on case histories of road railways and airfields. This edited work is intended for a global audience of road railway and airfield engineers researchers and consultants as well as building and maintenance companies looking to further upgrade their practices in the field. | Eleventh International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Volume 3

GBP 180.00
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Eleventh International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Volume 2

Eleventh International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Volume 2

Innovations in Road Railway and Airfield Bearing Capacity – Volume 2 comprises the second part of contributions to the 11th International Conference on Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields (2022). In anticipation of the event it unveils state-of-the-art information and research on the latest policies traffic loading measurements in-situ measurements and condition surveys functional testing deflection measurement evaluation structural performance prediction for pavements and tracks new construction and rehabilitation design systems frost affected areas drainage and environmental effects reinforcement traditional and recycled materials full scale testing and on case histories of road railways and airfields. This edited work is intended for a global audience of road railway and airfield engineers researchers and consultants as well as building and maintenance companies looking to further upgrade their practices in the field. | Eleventh International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Volume 2

GBP 180.00
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Advances in Engineering Materials Structures and Systems: Innovations Mechanics and Applications Proceedings of the 7th International Conf

Advances in Engineering Materials Structures and Systems: Innovations Mechanics and Applications Proceedings of the 7th International Conf

Advances in Engineering Materials Structures and Systems: Innovations Mechanics and Applications comprises 411 papers that were presented at SEMC 2019 the Seventh International Conference on Structural Engineering Mechanics and Computation held in Cape Town South Africa from 2 to 4 September 2019. The subject matter reflects the broad scope of SEMC conferences and covers a wide variety of engineering materials (both traditional and innovative) and many types of structures. The many topics featured in these Proceedings can be classified into six broad categories that deal with: (i) the mechanics of materials and fluids (elasticity plasticity flow through porous media fluid dynamics fracture fatigue damage delamination corrosion bond creep shrinkage etc); (ii) the mechanics of structures and systems (structural dynamics vibration seismic response soil-structure interaction fluid-structure interaction response to blast and impact response to fire structural stability buckling collapse behaviour); (iii) the numerical modelling and experimental testing of materials and structures (numerical methods simulation techniques multi-scale modelling computational modelling laboratory testing field testing experimental measurements); (iv) innovations and special structures (nanostructures adaptive structures smart structures composite structures bio-inspired structures shell structures membranes space structures lightweight structures long-span structures tall buildings wind turbines etc); (v) design in traditional engineering materials (steel concrete steel-concrete composite aluminium masonry timber glass); (vi) the process of structural engineering (conceptualisation planning analysis design optimization construction assembly manufacture testing maintenance monitoring assessment repair strengthening retrofitting decommissioning). The SEMC 2019 Proceedings will be of interest to civil structural mechanical marine and aerospace engineers. Researchers developers practitioners and academics in these disciplines will find them useful. Two versions of the papers are available. Short versions intended to be concise but self-contained summaries of the full papers are in this printed book. The full versions of the papers are in the e-book. | Advances in Engineering Materials Structures and Systems: Innovations Mechanics and Applications Proceedings of the 7th International Conf

GBP 260.00
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Handbook of Foodborne Diseases

Handbook of Foodborne Diseases

Clearly linked to consumption of foods beverages and drinking water that contain pathogenic microbes toxins or other toxic agents foodborne diseases have undergone a remarkable change of fortune in recent decades from once rare and insignificant malaises to headline-grabbing and deadly outbreaks. Unquestionably several factors have combined to make this happen. These include a prevailing demand for the convenience of ready-to-eat or heat-and-eat manufactured food products that allow ready entry and survival of some robust temperature-insensitive microorganisms; a drastic reduction in the costs of air sea and road transportation that has taken some pathogenic microorganisms to where they were absent previously; an expanding world population that has stretched the boundary of human activity; and an ageing population whose weakened immune functions provide a fertile ground for opportunistic pathogens to invade and thrive. Given the diversity of causative agents (ranging from viruses bacteria yeasts filamentous fungi protozoa helminthes toxins to toxic agents) and the ingenuity of pathogenic microbes to evolve through genetic reassortment horizontal gene transfer and/or random genetic mutation it has become an enormous challenge to understand how foodborne agents are able to evade host immune defenses and induce diseases and also to develop and apply innovative approaches for improved diagnosis treatment and prevention of foodborne diseases. Handbook of Foodborne Diseases summarizes the latest findings on more than 100 foodborne diseases and their causative agents. With contributions from international experts on foodborne pathogens toxins and toxic agents research this volume provides state-of-the-art overviews on foodborne diseases in relation to their etiology biology epidemiology clinical presentation pathogenesis diagnosis treatment and prevention. Apart from offering a comprehensive textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students in food medical and veterinary microbiology this volume constitutes a valuable reference on foodborne diseases for medical professionals and health authorities and forms an informative educational resource for the general public.

GBP 250.00
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The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Autism Studies

The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Autism Studies

This handbook provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Critical Autism Studies and explores the different kinds of knowledges and their articulations similarities and differences across cultural contexts and key tensions within this subdiscipline. Critical Autism Studies is a developing area occupying an exciting space of development within learning and teaching in higher education. It has a strong trajectory within the autistic academic and advocate community in resistance and response to the persistence of autism retaining an identity as a genetic disorder of the brain. Divided into four parts • Conceptualising autism • Autistic identity • Community and culture • Practice and comprising 24 newly commissioned chapters written by academics and activists it explores areas of education Critical Race Theory domestic violence and abuse sexuality biopolitics health and social care practices. It will be of interest to all scholars and students of disability studies sociology anthropology cultural studies education health social care and political science. | The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Autism Studies

GBP 190.00
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Citrus Production Technological Advancements and Adaptation to Changing Climate

Citrus Production Technological Advancements and Adaptation to Changing Climate

The citrus industry is one of the world's most important fruit production industries but global climate change pests diseases and improper handling are affecting plant yields. Citrus Production: Technological Advancements and Adaptation to Changing Climate presents information on advancements in the citrus industry examining various aspects of citrus from its production to harvest. It looks at the challenges and approaches in stress tolerance improvements increasing citrus crop productivity and reducing postharvest losses. The book details taxonomy genetic diversity and metabolic and molecular responses in citrus crops as well as abiotic and biotic stresses affecting citrus production. Featuring numerous full-color illustrations throughout this book poses new harvesting techniques along with postharvest physiology of citrus fruits devising strategies to prevent crop losses. Citrus Production: Technological Advancements and Adaptation to Changing Climate is an essential resource for researchers academicians and scientists looking to expand their knowledge of citrus particularly horticulturists food scientists and botanists. | Citrus Production Technological Advancements and Adaptation to Changing Climate

GBP 190.00
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Current Perspectives and New Directions in Mechanics Modelling and Design of Structural Systems Proceedings of The Eighth International Con

Current Perspectives and New Directions in Mechanics Modelling and Design of Structural Systems Proceedings of The Eighth International Con

Current Perspectives and New Directions in Mechanics Modelling and Design of Structural Systems comprises 330 papers that were presented at the Eighth International Conference on Structural Engineering Mechanics and Computation (SEMC 2022 Cape Town South Africa 5-7 September 2022). The topics featured may be clustered into six broad categories that span the themes of mechanics modelling and engineering design: (i) mechanics of materials (elasticity plasticity porous media fracture fatigue damage delamination viscosity creep shrinkage etc); (ii) mechanics of structures (dynamics vibration seismic response soil-structure interaction fluid-structure interaction response to blast and impact response to fire structural stability buckling collapse behaviour); (iii) numerical modelling and experimental testing (numerical methods simulation techniques multi-scale modelling computational modelling laboratory testing field testing experimental measurements); (iv) design in traditional engineering materials (steel concrete steel-concrete composite aluminium masonry timber); (v) innovative concepts sustainable engineering and special structures (nanostructures adaptive structures smart structures composite structures glass structures bio-inspired structures shells membranes space structures lightweight structures etc); (vi) the engineering process and life-cycle considerations (conceptualisation planning analysis design optimization construction assembly manufacture maintenance monitoring assessment repair strengthening retrofitting decommissioning). Two versions of the papers are available: full papers of length 6 pages are included in an e-book while short papers of length 2 pages intended to be concise but self-contained summaries of the full papers are in this printed book. This work will be of interest to civil structural mechanical marine and aerospace engineers as well as planners and architects. | Current Perspectives and New Directions in Mechanics Modelling and Design of Structural Systems Proceedings of The Eighth International Con

GBP 230.00
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Instrumentation for Trace Organic Monitoring

Instrumentation for Trace Organic Monitoring

Instrumentation for Trace Organic Monitoring provides comprehensive coverage of instrumental analysis techniques for trace organic analytes in environmental analysis. Sampling/sample preparation is discussed in addition to mass spectrometry techniques including GC-MS HRMS LCMS APIMS and MS-MS. This important book also covers new chromatography techniques supercritical fluid solid-phase extraction and ion mobility spectrometry which is a new ultra-sensitive technique. Difficult problems such as dioxin/furan analysis organometallic speciation atmospheric organic vapors water analysis and flyash toxicity testing are addressed.

GBP 205.00
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Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railway

Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railway

Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields includes the contributions to the 10th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields (BCRRA 2017 28-30 June 2017 Athens Greece). The papers cover aspects related to materials laboratory testing design construction maintenance and management systems of transport infrastructure and focus on roads railways and airfields. Additional aspects that concern new materials and characterization alternative rehabilitation techniques technological advances as well as pavement and railway track substructure sustainability are included. The contributions discuss new concepts and innovative solutions and are concentrated but not limited on the following topics: · Unbound aggregate materials and soil properties· Bound materials characteritics mechanical properties and testing· Effect of traffic loading· In-situ measurements techniques and monitoring· Structural evaluation· Pavement serviceability condition· Rehabilitation and maintenance issues· Geophysical assessment· Stabilization and reinforcement· Performance modeling· Environmental challenges· Life cycle assessment and sustainability Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields is essential reading for academics and professionals involved or interested in transport infrastructure systems in particular roads railways and airfields. | Bearing Capacity of Roads Railways and Airfields Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads Railway

GBP 425.00
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Theoretical Statistics

Theoretical Statistics

A text that stresses the general concepts of the theory of statistics Theoretical Statistics provides a systematic statement of the theory of statistics emphasizing general concepts rather than mathematical rigor. Chapters 1 through 3 provide an overview of statistics and discuss some of the basic philosophical ideas and problems behind statistical procedures. Chapters 4 and 5 cover hypothesis testing with simple and null hypotheses respectively. Subsequent chapters discuss non-parametrics interval estimation point estimation asymptotics Bayesian procedure and deviation theory. Student familiarity with standard statistical techniques is assumed.

GBP 180.00
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DNA Nanoscience From Prebiotic Origins to Emerging Nanotechnology

DNA Nanoscience From Prebiotic Origins to Emerging Nanotechnology

DNA Nanoscience: From Prebiotic Origins to Emerging Nanotechnology melds two tales of DNA. One is a look at the first 35 years of DNA nanotechnology to better appreciate what lies ahead in this emerging field. The other story looks back 4 billion years to the possible origins of DNA which are shrouded in mystery. The book is divided into three parts comprised of 15 chapters and two Brief Interludes. Part I includes subjects underpinning the book such as a primer on DNA the broader discipline of nanoscience and experimental tools used by the principals in the narrative. Part II examines the field of structural DNA nanotechnology founded by biochemist/crystallographer Nadrian Seeman that uses DNA as a construction material for nanoscale structures and devices rather than as a genetic material. Part III looks at the work of physicists Noel Clark and Tommaso Bellini who found that short DNA (nanoDNA) forms liquid crystals that act as a structural gatekeeper orchestrating a series of self-assembly processes using nanoDNA. This led to an explanation of the polymeric structure of DNA and of how life may have emerged from the prebiotic clutter. | DNA Nanoscience From Prebiotic Origins to Emerging Nanotechnology

GBP 180.00
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