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Structures under shock and impact XVII
Syngellakis, S.; Teixeira-Dias, F.
WIT Press
, 2025
; English
; 268 Pages
The included papers, presented at the 17th International Conference on Structures under Shock and Impact, highlight new research ideas and results to promote a better understanding of a range of critical issues
Syngellakis, S.; Teixeira-Dias, F.
WIT Press
, 2025
; English
; 268 Pages
The included papers, presented at the 17th International Conference on Structures under Shock and Impact, highlight new research ideas and results to promote a better understanding of a range of critical issues
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High performance and optimum design of structures and materials VI
S. Hernandez; S. Syngellakis
WIT Press
, 2025
; English
; 228 Pages
Comprising research papers presented at the 2025 International Conference on High Performance and Optimum Design of Structures and Materials, this volume covers issues involving advanced types of structures, particularly those based on new concepts or new materials and their system design. Structural optimisation is also covered
S. Hernandez; S. Syngellakis
WIT Press
, 2025
; English
; 228 Pages
Comprising research papers presented at the 2025 International Conference on High Performance and Optimum Design of Structures and Materials, this volume covers issues involving advanced types of structures, particularly those based on new concepts or new materials and their system design. Structural optimisation is also covered
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Earthquake resistant engineering structures XIV
Syngellakis, S.
WIT Press
, 2025
; English
; 134 Pages
The papers comprising this volume cover fundamental and applied research in the various fields of earthquake engineering relevant to the design of structures; they were presented at the 14th International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures
Syngellakis, S.
WIT Press
, 2025
; English
; 134 Pages
The papers comprising this volume cover fundamental and applied research in the various fields of earthquake engineering relevant to the design of structures; they were presented at the 14th International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures
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Boundary elements and other mesh reduction methods XLVII
A. H-D Cheng, S. Syngellakis
WIT Press
, 2024
; English
; 180 Pages
His volume comprises a selection of papers presented at the 47th International Conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods. Topics covered include: theoretical advances, multiscale techniques, industrial applications, structures and material modelling, dynamics, heat transfer and fracture
A. H-D Cheng, S. Syngellakis
WIT Press
, 2024
; English
; 180 Pages
His volume comprises a selection of papers presented at the 47th International Conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods. Topics covered include: theoretical advances, multiscale techniques, industrial applications, structures and material modelling, dynamics, heat transfer and fracture
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Sustainable development and planning XIII
S. Syngellakis
WIT Press
, 2024
; English
; 1040 Pages
This volume comprises a selection of papers presented at the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning which was held in Seville between 23 and 25 September 2024. Sustainability issues addressed relate to city and regional planning, the built environment, energy production and use, natural resources and the quality of life
S. Syngellakis
WIT Press
, 2024
; English
; 1040 Pages
This volume comprises a selection of papers presented at the 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning which was held in Seville between 23 and 25 September 2024. Sustainability issues addressed relate to city and regional planning, the built environment, energy production and use, natural resources and the quality of life
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S. Syngellakis
WIT Press
, 2024
; English
; 296 Pages
This volume comprises a selection of papers presented at the 11th International Conference on Sustainable Tourism. Topics covered include: contribution to economic development, human knowledge and welfare, progress in various forms of tourism, concerns arising from social transformations and ecological impacts
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S. Syngellakis
WIT Press
, 2024
; English
; 296 Pages
This volume comprises a selection of papers presented at the 11th International Conference on Sustainable Tourism. Topics covered include: contribution to economic development, human knowledge and welfare, progress in various forms of tourism, concerns arising from social transformations and ecological impacts
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Syngellakis, Stavros
WIT Press
, 2023
; English
; 475 Pages
The world’s economy is fuelled by energy. Energy policies and management are of primary importance to achieve sustainability and need to be compatible with recent advances in energy production and distribution.
Depletion of resources and severe environmental effects resulting from the continuous use of fossil fuels has motivated an increasing amount of interest in renewable energy resources and energy policies leading to a sustainable future. The changes required to progress from an economy mainly relying on hydrocarbons to one taking advantage of sustainable energy production require considerable scientific research, as well as the development of new technology and design of energy systems.
In many cases, the challenges lie as much in the conversion from renewable (wind, solar, etc.) to useful energy forms (electricity, heat, fuel) at an acceptable cost that includes the possible damage to the environment as in the integration of these renewable forms of energy into the existing infrastructure.
The papers in this volume originate from the 10th edition of the Energy and Sustainability conference whose scope was to address the above issues. They cover diverse topics which include: Government policies towards a more environment-friendly management of resources
management, technology and materials for increased sustainability in energy production as well as use of renewable energy resources
strategies and technology for bringing renewable energy to remote and isolated parts of the world
strategies for increasing the efficient use of energy in industry
methods of reducing the carbon footprint from industry and agriculture
education promoting energy sustainability
strategies and technology for promoting sustainable use of energy in transport and the built environment.
Syngellakis, Stavros
WIT Press
, 2023
; English
; 475 Pages
The world’s economy is fuelled by energy. Energy policies and management are of primary importance to achieve sustainability and need to be compatible with recent advances in energy production and distribution.
Depletion of resources and severe environmental effects resulting from the continuous use of fossil fuels has motivated an increasing amount of interest in renewable energy resources and energy policies leading to a sustainable future. The changes required to progress from an economy mainly relying on hydrocarbons to one taking advantage of sustainable energy production require considerable scientific research, as well as the development of new technology and design of energy systems.
In many cases, the challenges lie as much in the conversion from renewable (wind, solar, etc.) to useful energy forms (electricity, heat, fuel) at an acceptable cost that includes the possible damage to the environment as in the integration of these renewable forms of energy into the existing infrastructure.
The papers in this volume originate from the 10th edition of the Energy and Sustainability conference whose scope was to address the above issues. They cover diverse topics which include: Government policies towards a more environment-friendly management of resources
management, technology and materials for increased sustainability in energy production as well as use of renewable energy resources
strategies and technology for bringing renewable energy to remote and isolated parts of the world
strategies for increasing the efficient use of energy in industry
methods of reducing the carbon footprint from industry and agriculture
education promoting energy sustainability
strategies and technology for promoting sustainable use of energy in transport and the built environment.
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Boundary elements and other mesh reduction methods XLVI
Cheng, Alexander H. D.; Divo, Eduardo; Kassab, Alain J.
WIT Press
, 2023
; English
; 206 Pages
Theoretical advances and new foundations have been reported at the Conference for more than 40 years which has helped expand the range of applications as well as the type of materials in response to industrial and professional requirements. Since the conference started it has attracted high quality papers that report further advances in techniques that reduce or eliminate the type of meshes associated with finite elements or finite differences, for instance.
As design, analysis and manufacture become more integrated, the chances are that the users will be less aware of the capabilities of the analytical techniques that are at the core of the process. This reinforces the need to retain expertise in certain specialised areas of numerical methods, such as BEM/MRM, to ensure that all new tools perform satisfactorily in the integrated process.
The maturity of BEM since 1978 has resulted in a substantial number of industrial applications, which demonstrate the accuracy, robustness and easy use of the technique. Their range still needs to be widened, taking into account the potentialities of the Mesh Reduction techniques in general.
The papers included in this volume originate from the 46th conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods (BEM/MRM) which acts as a forum to discuss new ideas and critically compare results before the solution and tools are released to the end users.
Cheng, Alexander H. D.; Divo, Eduardo; Kassab, Alain J.
WIT Press
, 2023
; English
; 206 Pages
Theoretical advances and new foundations have been reported at the Conference for more than 40 years which has helped expand the range of applications as well as the type of materials in response to industrial and professional requirements. Since the conference started it has attracted high quality papers that report further advances in techniques that reduce or eliminate the type of meshes associated with finite elements or finite differences, for instance.
As design, analysis and manufacture become more integrated, the chances are that the users will be less aware of the capabilities of the analytical techniques that are at the core of the process. This reinforces the need to retain expertise in certain specialised areas of numerical methods, such as BEM/MRM, to ensure that all new tools perform satisfactorily in the integrated process.
The maturity of BEM since 1978 has resulted in a substantial number of industrial applications, which demonstrate the accuracy, robustness and easy use of the technique. Their range still needs to be widened, taking into account the potentialities of the Mesh Reduction techniques in general.
The papers included in this volume originate from the 46th conference on Boundary Elements and other Mesh Reduction Methods (BEM/MRM) which acts as a forum to discuss new ideas and critically compare results before the solution and tools are released to the end users.
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Urban and maritime transport XXVIII
Passerini, Giorgio; Ricci, Stefano
WIT Press
, 2022
; English
; 214 Pages
Containing papers presented at the 28th International Conference on Urban and Maritime Transport and the Environment, this volume covers two, apparently, parallel topics which meet in the transport and environmental management of coastal cities, both being affected positively and negatively by landside and seaside traffic.
The continuing requirement for better urban transport systems and the need for a healthier environment create a fertile environment for original ideas, innovative approaches and applications of advanced technologies, their tests and evaluations in practice. Moreover, there is a growing need for integration with IT systems and applications to improve safety and efficiency.
Maritime Transport is highly interconnected with rail, road and air services, as well as inland waterways. Each of these must therefore operate complimentary of one another to maximise efficiency and respond rapidly to variable economic and political contingencies.
The variety of topics covered by the included research works reflects the complex interaction of transport systems with their environment and the need to establish integrated strategies. The shared aim is to arrive at optimal socio-economic solutions while reducing the negative environmental impacts of transportation systems typically by interdisciplinary approaches. Therefore, a focus is placed on multidisciplinary research and development, as well as operational experiences.
Passerini, Giorgio; Ricci, Stefano
WIT Press
, 2022
; English
; 214 Pages
Containing papers presented at the 28th International Conference on Urban and Maritime Transport and the Environment, this volume covers two, apparently, parallel topics which meet in the transport and environmental management of coastal cities, both being affected positively and negatively by landside and seaside traffic.
The continuing requirement for better urban transport systems and the need for a healthier environment create a fertile environment for original ideas, innovative approaches and applications of advanced technologies, their tests and evaluations in practice. Moreover, there is a growing need for integration with IT systems and applications to improve safety and efficiency.
Maritime Transport is highly interconnected with rail, road and air services, as well as inland waterways. Each of these must therefore operate complimentary of one another to maximise efficiency and respond rapidly to variable economic and political contingencies.
The variety of topics covered by the included research works reflects the complex interaction of transport systems with their environment and the need to establish integrated strategies. The shared aim is to arrive at optimal socio-economic solutions while reducing the negative environmental impacts of transportation systems typically by interdisciplinary approaches. Therefore, a focus is placed on multidisciplinary research and development, as well as operational experiences.
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Computers in railways XVIII : railway engineering design and operation
Passerini, Giorgio; Mera, Jose Manuel
WIT Press
, 2022
; English
; 276 Pages
Originating from papers presented at the 18th International Conference on Railway Engineering Design and Operation, this book provides up-to-date research on the use of advanced systems, promoting their general awareness throughout the management, design, manufacture and operation of railways and other emerging passenger, freight and transit systems. A key emphasis is placed on the use of computer systems in advanced railway engineering.
The included works are compiled from a variety of specialists interested in the development of railways, including managers, consultants, railway engineers, designers of advanced train control systems and computer specialists.
Topics covered include: Traffic safety, security and monitoring; Train and railways analysis; Operation of rail networks; Advanced train control; Energy-efficient design; Traffic modelling and simulation.
Passerini, Giorgio; Mera, Jose Manuel
WIT Press
, 2022
; English
; 276 Pages
Originating from papers presented at the 18th International Conference on Railway Engineering Design and Operation, this book provides up-to-date research on the use of advanced systems, promoting their general awareness throughout the management, design, manufacture and operation of railways and other emerging passenger, freight and transit systems. A key emphasis is placed on the use of computer systems in advanced railway engineering.
The included works are compiled from a variety of specialists interested in the development of railways, including managers, consultants, railway engineers, designers of advanced train control systems and computer specialists.
Topics covered include: Traffic safety, security and monitoring; Train and railways analysis; Operation of rail networks; Advanced train control; Energy-efficient design; Traffic modelling and simulation.
