Improving Air Mobility Command's Aircraft Maintenance Recovery Team Process
The Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Into the Functions of Counterair
Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System (UTTAS) a Critical Look at its Repairability
Tactical Command and Control in the Combined Arms Battalion Task Force
Treatise on Military Small Arms and Ammunition, With Theory of the Motion of a Rifle Bullet
Critical Examination of C-130 Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) Induction Methodology
Effect of Prior Aging on Fatigue Behavior of IM7/BMI 5250-4 Composite at 191-C
Public Acceptance of Green Growth and Decarbonization
This book explores the crucial role of public acceptance in advancing green growth, decarbonization, and rapid advancements of renewable energy technologies. It shows that public acceptance is as critical as technological innovation, given the significant infrastructure, land use, and behavioral changes required for a successful transition toward a carbon-neutral society. It provides theoretical frameworks tested in real-life case studies from around the world. The authors analyze the main drivers and barriers of technology in conjunction with the central role of public acceptance. It discusses the policies and measures needed to promote behavioral changes by highlighting successful strategies as well as failures. Features Discusses all important topics surrounding public acceptance of renewable energy technologies. Analyses and systematizes theoretical frameworks of public acceptance of renewable energy technologies. Includes practical case studies to illustrate theoretical frameworks. Presents inclusive policies and communication strategies that foster public acceptance of renewable energy technologies. Provides empirical data from other studies and variations in acceptance across regions and demographic groups. This is a comprehensive resource for professionals, researchers, graduate students, economists, policymakers in the energy industry and environmental management, and those interested in renewable energy usage and transition, sustainable development, and climate change mitigation.
Structural Integrity of Guava Timber
Despite being a fast-growing hardwood with favorable characteristics, guava timber remains underutilized. Through a series of standardized tests, the research evaluates guava's density, bending strength, compressive strength, tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity, and compares these properties with two commonly used hardwood species, eucalyptus and cypress. The results indicate that guava timber exhibits moderate mechanical strength, making it suitable for non-structural and light-load applications, though its bending strength, tensile strength, and compressive strength are lower than those of eucalyptus and cypress. Additionally, guava's natural resistance to pests and fungi enhances its suitability for outdoor use. The study concludes with recommendations for further exploration of guava timber's economic viability and environmental sustainability, advocating for its integration into the timber industry as a renewable resource, particularly in applications where moderate strength and weight considerations are crucial.
Analysis of the Economic and Environmental Effects of Compressed Natural Gas as a Vehicle Fuel, Vol. 1
Microwave Claddings
Microwave Claddings presents an effective approach for improving the surface properties of materials, providing distinct advantages compared to conventional procedures like flame spraying or arc welding. It explains how composites, metals, ceramics, and polymers can be coated with microwave cladding to improve resistance to corrosion, durability, and strength.Exploring this promising application of microwave technology, the book demonstrates its usage in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas, due to its capacity to accurately regulate heat input, reduce distortion, and attain exceptional metallurgical bonding. It discusses the mechanics of microwave heating, cladding processes and materials, computational modelling, and quality control methods. The book includes practical case studies and the critical factors that impact microwave cladding, including substrate material, power level, frequency, and particle feed rate.The book will interest engineering students and researchers studying tribology, cladding and microwave technology, and manufacturing.
Photovoltaic Modules
The book provides a comprehensive review of developments in all aspects of solar photovoltaic technology in a single volume. It discusses Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control for achieving maximum possible power, robust control to maintain stable operation under varying internal as well as the ambient environment, inverter control for constant frequency operation, and automating the maintenance of photovoltaic solar plants.This book: Presents modeling methods based on mathematical and physical principles for solar photovoltaic cells, power Quality Analysis of Rooftop Grid-Connected PV, PV generation analyzed by bidirectional long short-term memory networks (BiLSTM) the performance reliability of the bifacial module and the Control System of the Synchronous Reference CCVSI for Active Power Injection. Provides an overview of SPECS control, various control loops, control algorithms, controllers, and their impact for the prosumer and the smart grid and discusses instantaneous Power Theory (pq Theory). Covers control techniques of power electronic converters, optimization techniques, and management of the grid-connected solar PV arrays, qualification testing of bifacial modules as per IEC- 61215: 2021 and IEC 61730 and includes analytical approach elaborated for the performance of a building-integrated solar PV/T system. Discusses comprehensively reviews degradation mechanisms, characterization techniques and occurrence frequencies based on field testing, long-term analyses of PV installations, harmonic compensation and the enhancement of Power Quality for the entire system, novel approach of developing an effective and systematic brownout procedure and novel game theory auctioning framework for trading energy in smart grids and explains Gbest-guided Artificial Bee Colony (GABC) optimization. Includes real-life case studies. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields including electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, environmental engineering, and renewable energy.
Experimental Vibro-acoustics
Experimental Vibro-acoustics is the first comprehensive practical engineering guide for the effective use of measured vibro-acoustic data in a component-based approach to the analysis, simulation, virtual prototyping and 'digital twinning' of machines and mechanical systems.The book provides practical techniques which cover measurement, data processing and uncertainties and includes many 'tricks of the trade.' It also includes a range of case studies and a detailed walk-through example in a tutorial style. Further, it focuses on the in situ blocked force method, now a full international standard, through which many of the developments in the component-based approach have been based.This book is essential for design engineers in vibration, acoustics and structural dynamics diagnosing and troubleshooting vibro-acoustic problems in machines and mechanical systems, as well as simulation of existing and virtual assemblies. It extends beyond the core of the automotive industries, to new applications in air, rail and marine transport, as well as for domestic and industrial equipment and buildings and is relevant to both researchers and industrial engineers.
Graft Copolymers for Biomedical and Tissue Engineering Applications
The revolutionary capabilities of the use of graft copolymers of polysaccharides in tissue engineering and biomedical applications are explored in this new volume, covering their production, uses, and future directions. Graft copolymers are innovative materials that show enormous potential for combating many healthcare issues.This book demonstrates an immense range of possible potentials, presenting groundbreaking work on chitosan-based graft copolymers as well as cutting-edge research on graft polysaccharides as excipients for solid dosage forms. The topics explore green-synthesized nanobactericides and the use graft polymers to formulate nanoparticles, highlighting the ways that nanotechnology and environmental consciousness are influencing this discipline.Detailed discussions on improving biodegradability, biocompatibility, and the development of smart hydrogels are included as well as research on bone marrow regeneration applications, demonstrating the significant role that graft copolymers play in enabling innovative biomedical solutions.Exploring the vast potential that polysaccharide-based graft copolymers have in biomedical and tissue engineering applications, this volume will be a valuable resource for biomedical specialists, clinical practitioners, pharmaceutical scientists, and medical experts.
Contemporary Advancements in Materials Technology
This new book provides novel solutions to the problems confronted in the field of materials technology, helping to pave the way in designing new materials for the future. The authors provide a comprehensive and theoretical understanding as well as experimental findings integrated with theory for furthering research in materials science and engineering. The book looks at advances and trends, tools and technologies, and characterization of smart materials and novel materials, highlighting the correlation between structure-property-utility in the materials. The behavior of materials in general is attributed to their plethora of properties, and this volume sheds light on characteristic and unique architectures in the materials due to their structural and morphological features.
Soft Robotics
Soft Robotics is a growing field in Robotics that spans disciplines to solve challenges in unique environments, such as operation near the human body. The book takes a practical approach to teaching soft robotics by introducing fundamental concepts and experimental guides for a learn-by-doing approach. It covers molecular origin of elasticity, processing and fabrication, bulk properties and practical use for a stretchable robot.
Masonry Block Using Aluminum Waste and Granite Powder
The world growing population poses major challenges to the efforts championed by various Governments' in facilitating access to affordable and adequate housing for their citizens and this is true in Nigeria. For this reason, there has been need for cheap and appropriate building materials to assist in alleviating the problem of inadequate housing and affordable construction cost. This study focused on the extent of cement stabilized masonry interlocking block, adoption and it's environmental impacts. This work deals with the design and molding of cement stabilized masonry interlocking blocks using aluminum hydroxide and granite powder in total and partial replacement of sand. Huge quantities of construction materials are required in developing countries due to continued infrastructural growth and in turn large quantities of construction wastes are generated every year. Wastes are also generated from various industries such as iron slag from steel industries, aluminum hydroxide from aluminum industries etc. The disposal of this waste is a very serious problem because these wastes require huge space for its disposal and pollute the environment.
Smart Survey Companion
Surveying serves as a cornerstone for infrastructure development, environmental management, agriculture, and urban planning. As field operations grow in complexity and demand higher precision, traditional tools such as ranging rods, measuring tapes, and manual logs fall short in terms of speed, accuracy, and data integration. Smart Survey Companion: The GeoTrack Field Mate for Ranging Rod presents a next-generation solution tailored to modern surveying needs. The GeoTrack Field Mate is a compact, intelligent device that mounts onto a standard ranging rod, transforming it into a digital surveying assistant. Featuring sub-meter GNSS accuracy, real-time voice note recording, a responsive LED display, and robust connectivity through Bluetooth and USB-C, the Field Mate optimizes fieldwork for speed, precision, and efficiency.This book offers an in-depth analysis of the device's design, components, and field-tested performance. It explores the evolution of smart surveying instruments, presents 30 diverse application areas, and provides a candid evaluation of its advantages and limitations.
The Mechanics of Biological Materials
This book introduces the mechanical principles governing the behaviour of a wide range of biological materials, which are materials produced by a biological system. The approach is systematic and based on one-dimensional (fibres), two-dimensional (membrane), and three-dimensional (bulk) biological materials. The essential mathematical tools are developed from first principles and applied to materials as diverse as spider silk, blood vessels, and bone. It offers a progressive introduction of mathematics and mechanics concepts and offers detailed solutions to numerous worked examples.- Provides an essential gateway to access complex treatises in the important and demanding models governing the observed behaviour of biological materials.- Teaches readers to exploit the wondrous properties found in nature in the development of biomimetic applications.- Offers a progressive introduction of mathematics and mechanics concepts.- Includes detailed solutions to numerous worked examples, case studies, and homework problems.The text is aimed at students of chemistry, materials engineering, and biology, who do not have a background in mechanics but wish to further their knowledge of the mechanics of biological materials.A solutions manual is available to qualifying adopting professors.
