The advent of powerful computing devices and ubiquitous multimedia information distribution has triggered a wave of new approaches in pattern recognition. This book fills the need for a systematic and up-to-date presentation of the fundamentals and recent developments in the field of speech and language ... more »

Proceedings of an International Symposium jointly organized by the 'Societe Francaise pour L'Energie Nucleaire' SFEN and 'L'Institut National des Techs. de la Mer' INTECHMER - CNAM at Cherbourg, France, 1-5 June 1987. more »

It seems that warning and risk communications are everywhere. A bottle of correction fluid warns that deliberate inhalation could be fatal, or a desk lamp warns that a bulb bigger than 75 watts could start a fire. The authors explain how best to communicate warnings, whether certain communications are ... more »

This book provides a thorough review of this powerful and sophisticated technique for modelling soil structure interactions. It has been written by an international team of authors. more » more »

Transport Processes in Concrete presents a comprehensive survey of the physical and chemical processes and transport mechanisms in concrete and anlyses their significance for the movement of heat, moisture and chemical compounds. This book provides a practical methodology for researchers and practioners ... more »

This book examines the whole spectrum of procurement issues, including client or customer concerns, and managerial, cultural and IT-based matters. Performance comparisons of different procurement forms will be discussed and the book highlights the best practice in this area based on the most up to date ... more »

This book comprises technical papers that were presented at the International Mining Forum 2004. This event aims to bring together scientists and engineers in mining, rock mechanics, and computer engineering, with a view to explore and discuss international developments in the field. The book is addressed ... more »

Whatever your type of business, this practical handbook will help you to manage your premises effectively. Whether you are a tenant or an owner-occupier, it will enable you to take an informed approach to commercial property, helping you to negotiate successful transactions, deal with ongoing management ... more »

Forty scientists working in 13 different countries detail in this work the most recent advances in seismic design and performance assessment of reinforced concrete buildings. It is a valuable contribution in the mitigation of natural disasters. more »

The second edition of Streamflow Measurement meets the demands of engineers and managers in the water industry on how to obtain information on the flow in the world's rivers in view of the decreasing availablity of usable water. It deals with all aspects of establishing, operating and maintaining streamflow ... more »

Papers from international experts from 13 countries. Coverage includes, new developments in the theory and practice of polymer composites, studies of their performance, manufacturing techniques and the material selection process. more »

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