This book focuses on two areas of ice technology: the use of ice as a construction material and the problems caused by ice to constructions. In connection with describing past and potential future applications of using ice in construction, a detailed discussion on the mechanical properties of ice is ... more »

Theoretically, multiwavelets hold significant advantages over standard wavelets, particularly for solving more complicated problems, and hence are of great interest. Meeting the needs of engineers and mathematicians, this book provides a comprehensive overview of multiwavelets. The author presents the ... more »

Handbook of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations is the first complete resource manual exclusively for water and wastewater plant operators. It is a thorough compilation of water science, treatment information, process control procedures, problem-solving techniques, safety and health information ... more »

Underwater Acoustic Modelling and Simulation, 3rd Edition examines the translation of our physical understanding of sound into mathematical models that can simulate acoustic propagation, noise and reverberation in the sea. These models are used in a variety of research and operational applications to ... more »

The modern microwave and RF engineer is expected to be knowledgeable about customer expectations, market trends, manufacturing technologies, and factory models to a degree that is unprecedented in the history of RF/microwave engineering. With contributions from top experts in the field, this book presents ... more »

The past two decades have brought forth major advances in the research of Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials, devices, and applications. This book explores the history and latest developments in the SiC field, with an emphasis on the properties and applications of SiC to electronics and optoelectronics ... more »

This book provides a complete text on highway and traffic engineering for developing countries. It is aimed principally at students and young engineers from the developed world who have responsibility for such work in the third world, but will also be valuable for local highway engineers. more »

Texture in Food: Volume 1: Semi-Solid Foods summarizes recent research on what influences texture in semi-solid foods and how it can be controlled to maximize product quality. The first part of the book reviews research on the structure of semi-solid foods and its influence on texture, covering emulsion ... more »

Inulin and oligofructose are naturally occurring carbohydrates that have a variety of uses as functional food ingredients. These carbohydrates act as dietary fiber in the digestive system. In addition, inulin and oligofructose are prebiotics that selectively stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria ... more »

VOC Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Plants: Characterization, Control, and Compliance provides comprehensive information on the subject of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). It describes models of emission factors so that readers will know what ... more »

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Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent, Severity, and Trends examines the magnitude and severity of soil degradation by different processes in the U.S., including water erosion, wind erosion, C depletion, soil compaction, salt build-up, and soil contamination. In addition, it addresses policy ... more »