Motion Structures : Deployable Structural Assemblies of Mechanisms

The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.routledge.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license. Motion structures are simply assemblies of resistant bodies connected by movable joints. Unlike conventional structures, they allow large shape transformations to satisfy practical requirements an…

The cost manual of laboratory animal care and use: refinement, reduction, and…

COST (European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research) is an intergovernmental initiative in science and research intended to promote the coordination of nationally funded research in Europe. Four working groups discuss the housing of animals, their environmental needs, refinement of procedures, genetically modified animals, and cost-benefit analysis. Based on the activit…

Toxic chemicals : risk prevention through use reduction

Catastrophic events such as the Bhopal, India tragedy and rising incidences of cancer in areas neighboring industrial facilities have heightened concern over the use of toxic chemicals in manufacturing and industry. Based on the authors' research conducted in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this book explores the history of toxic chemical release reporting programs, presents data on the toxicity of chemical…

Age-Period-Cohort Analysis : New Models, Methods, and Empirical Applications

This book explores the ways in which statistical models, methods, and research designs can be used to open new possibilities for APC analysis. Within a single, consistent HAPC-GLMM statistical modeling framework, the authors synthesize APC models and methods for three research designs: age-by-time period tables of population rates or proportions, repeated cross-section sample surveys, and accel…

Proceedings of the 2020 DigitalFUTURES: The 2nd International Conference on C…

This open access book is a compilation of selected papers from 2020 DigitalFUTURES—The 2nd International Conference on Computational Design and Robotic Fabrication (CDRF 2020). The book focuses on novel techniques for computational design and robotic fabrication. The contents make valuable contributions to academic researchers, designers, and engineers in the industry. As well, readers will e…

Spinal Osteotomy

Spinal osteotomy techniques have been dramatically applied as a standard method for severe and rigid spinal deformity. Although clinical results indicate that patients who undergo osteotomy procedures typically experience well deformity correction and ameliorate the clinical appearance, aggressive peri-operative risks and follow-up complications are not rare. More meticulous and standard indica…

Philosophy of The Vedanta

Philosophy of the Vedanta presents an in-depth exploration of one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, rooted in the ancient texts known as the Upanishads. This philosophical system emphasizes the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate goal of human existence, advocating for the realization of one's unity with Brahman, the ultimate cosmic principle. The Vedanta teaches that t…

Digital Twin Architectures, Networks, and Applications

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Local content requirements :promises and pitfalls

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