Filter by
The Mechanobiology of Obesity and Related Diseases
There appears to be an interaction between the loading states in tissues and cells and these chronic conditions, as well as with factors such as age, gender and genetics of the individual. Bioengineering has made key contributions to this research field in providing technologies for cell biomechanics experimentation, microscopy and image processing, tissue engineering and multi-scale, multi-phy…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-09336-9
- Collation
- X, 296
- Series Title
- Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
- Call Number
- -
The Mechanobiology and Mechanophysiology of Military-Related Injuries
This book provides a state-of-the-art update, as well as perspectives on future directions of research and clinical applications in the implementation of biomechanical and biophysical experimental, theoretical and computational models which are relevant to military medicine. Such experimental and modeling efforts are helpful, on the one hand, in understanding the aetiology, pathophysiology and …
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-33012-9
- Collation
- VIII, 333
- Series Title
- Studies in Mechanobiology, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
- Call Number
- -
Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced with Alumina Nanoparticles
This book describes the latest efforts to develop aluminum nanocomposites with enhanced damping and mechanical properties and good workability. The nanocomposites exhibited high strength, improved damping behavior and good ductility, making them suitable for use as wires. Since the production of metal matrix nanocomposites by conventional melting processes is considered extremely problematic (b…
- Edition
- Ed. 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-27732-5
- Collation
- XII, 126
- Series Title
- SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
- Call Number
- 669 CAS a
Sustainable Manufacturing : Challenges, Solutions and Implementation Perspect…
This edited volume presents the research results of the Collaborative Research Center 1026 “Sustainable manufacturing - shaping global value creation”. The book aims at providing a reference guide of sustainable manufacturing for researchers, describing methodologies for development of sustainable manufacturing solutions. The volume is structured in four chapters covering the following topi…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-48514-0
- Collation
- XII, 283 halaman
- Series Title
- Sustainable Production, Life Cycle Engineering and Management
- Call Number
- 670 SUS
New Approaches to Building Pathology and Durability
This book presents a collection of recent research works intended to assist in the effective management of service loss. It develops and evaluates methodologies for the assessment of defects and failures, and proposes methodologies for preventing and mitigating building defects. As such, the book will appeal to a broad readership of scientists, practitioners, students and lecturers.
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-981-10-0647-0
- Collation
- VIII, 207
- Series Title
- Building Pathology and Rehabilitation
- Call Number
- -
Perspectives on European Earthquake Engineering and Seismology : Volume 1
This book collects 5 keynote and 15 topic lectures presented at the 2nd European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (2ECEES), held in Istanbul, Turkey, from August 24 to 29, 2014. The conference was organized by the Turkish Earthquake Foundation - Earthquake Engineering Committee and Prime Ministry, Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency under the auspices of the European…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-07118-3
- Collation
- VIII, 650 halaman
- Series Title
- Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering
- Call Number
- 624 PER
Microstructuring of Thermo-Mechanically Highly Stressed Surfaces
The fuel consumption of a modern combustion engine is one of the most important purchase criteria in contemporary society. Increasing oil prices and exhaust emissions taxes force the automotive industry to continuously improve the vehicle engines. The fuel consumption is closely related to the frictional losses of an engine. New material pairings or constructive modifications of the piston grou…
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-09691-9
- Collation
- 1
- Series Title
- Lecture Notes in Production Engineering
- Call Number
- -
Fatigue Crack Growth Detect - Assess - Avoid
This book offers a concise introduction to fatigue crack growth, based on practical examples. It discusses the essential concepts of fracture mechanics, fatigue crack growth under constant and variable amplitude loading and the determination of the fracture-mechanical material parameters. The book also introduces the analytical and numerical simulation of fatigue crack growth as well as crack i…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-32534-7
- Collation
- XIX, 292
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- -
Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia
This book investigates the potential medical benefits natural biomaterials can offer in developing countries by analyzing the case of Bolivia. The book explores the medical and health related applications of Bolivian commodities: quinoa, barley, sugarcane, corn, sorghum and sunflower seeds. This book helps readers better understand some of the key health concerns facing countries like Bolivia a…
- Edition
- 1
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-319-16774-9
- Collation
- X, 62
- Series Title
- SpringerBriefs in Public Health
- Call Number
- -
Advanced Glasses, Composites and Ceramics for High Growth Industries
Advanced Glasses, Composites and Ceramics for High-Growth Industries (CoACH) was a European Training Network (ETN) project (http://www.coach-etn.eu/) funded by the Horizon 2020 program. CoACH involved multiple actors in the innovation ecosystem for advanced materials, composed of five universities and ten enterprises in seven different European countries. The project studied the next generation…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 978-3-03897-961-6
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 553 ADV
Computer Science, Information & General Works 
Philosophy & Psychology 
Religion 
Social Sciences 
Language 
Pure Science 
Applied Sciences 
Art & Recreation 
Literature 
History & Geography