Rapid advancements in the application of soft computing tools and techniques have proven valuable in the development of highly scalable systems. Although many resources on the subject adequately cover the theoretic concepts, few provide clear insight into their practical application. Filling this need, this book explains such applications, including the underlying technology and its implementation. It covers the theoretical foundations of soft computing and supply a concise explanation of various models, principles, algorithms, tools, and techniques, including artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems, evolutionary algorithms, and hybrid algorithms.
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Intelligent Systems
Intelligent Systems
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Using clear language along with numerous case studies, examples, tables, flow charts, and schematics Process Scale Bioseparations for the Biopharmaceutical Industry brings together scientific principles, empirical approaches, and practical considerations for designing industrial downstream bioprocesses for various classes of biomolecules. Experienced professionals in purification processes and industrial downstream unit operations provide useful experimental design strategies and guidelines for developing application-specific process scale bioseparations. They also consider analytical methods, viral validation, regulatory aspects, and emerging areas such as high gradient magnetic fishing for capture.
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This book provides an overview of the basic concepts of geosynthtic engineering, especially meeting the requirements of students in civil engineering, as well as those of practising civil engineers who have not been educated on geosynthetics during their university training.
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Foundations & Piling
Pavement Engineering
Soil Mechanics
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Completely updated and expanded to reflect developments in the field, the second edition of this valuable reference reviews all of the fracture modes and design methodologies needed for control and prevention of structural failures in mechanical components. It begins with the historical development of the field and then provides the fundamentals, basic formulas, elementary worked examples, and references with an emphasis on linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM) using a hands-on approach. The book includes case studies and design problems along with new chapters on experimental methods in fracture, fracture of composite materials, dynamic fracture, and post mortem analysis of fracture surfaces.
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Studying the impact of the physical and hydrological properties and processes of soil on agricultural production, the environment, and sustainable use of natural resources, Principles of Soil Physics provides unparalleled coverage of issues related to soil physics, structure, hydrology, aeration, temperature, and analysis. The book incorporates valuable assessment methods, graphs, problem sets, and tables from recent studies performed around the globe and offers an abundance of tables, photographs, and easy-to-follow equations in every chapter. Reader-friendly and up-to-date, the reference illustrates mathematical functions and key material using practical examples and problem sets.
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Soil Science
General Physics
Earth Sciences
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Neuro-Computers: Optimization Based Learning provides an intermediate-level exposition of the exciting world of neuro-computers. It presents the importance of neuro-computing to artificial intelligence, giving historical background and present-day implementation options. The book demonstrates the superiority of the adaptive search strategy over conventional fixed parameter searches performed by backpropagation algorithms. It then explores global optimization strategy and presents genetic algorithms as viable methods to train neuro computers on non-trivial problems. This self-contained volume is delivered in a format that is suitable for graduate students, as well as researchers who want to begin work in neuro-computing or related artificial intelligence applications.
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Intelligent Systems
Electronics
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Introduction to Dusty Plasma Physics contains a detailed description of the occurrence of dusty plasmas in our Solar System, the Earth's mesosphere, and in laboratory discharges. The book illustrates numerous mechanisms for charging dust particles and provides studies of the grain dynamics under the influence of forces that are common in dusty plasma environments.
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Plasma Physics
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