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Table of Contents “...Localization and Navigation -- Maze Exploration -- Map Generation -- Real-Time Image Processing -- Robot Soccer -- Neural Networks -- Genetic Algorithms -- Genetic Programming -- Behavior-Based Systems -- Evolution of Walking Gaits -- Automotive Systems -- Outlook....”
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Table of Contents “...U-series dating and human evolution /...”

Table of Contents “...Cover; Rapid Sensory Profiling Techniques and Related Methods: Applications in New Product Development and Consumer Research; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Woodhead Publishing Series inFood Science, Technology andNutrition; Part One Evolution of the methods used for sensory profiling; 1 The use of rapid sensory methods in R & D and research: an introduction; 1.1 Introduction and context; 1.2 Methodological evolution; 1.3 Consequences on sensory activities; 1.4 Conclusions; References; 2 Alternative methods of sensory testing: advantages and disadvantages; 2.1 Introduction....”
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Table of Contents “...Intro; Houston International Forum: Concrete Structures in Earthquake; Agenda; Preface; Contents; List of Forum Authors in Group Photo; 1 Periodic Material-Based Three-Dimensional (3D) Seismic Base Isolators for Small Modular Reactors; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Basic Theory; 1.3 Design of Test Specimen; 1.4 Experimental Study; 1.4.1 Frequency Sweeping Test Results; 1.4.2 Seismic Test Results; 1.5 Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; 2 Shear Behavior Prediction of Non-ductile Reinforced Concrete Members in Earthquake; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Analytical Model for D-Regions; 2.3 Verification of Bottle-Shaped Strut (Short Columns and Squat Walls)2.4 Verification of Fan-Shaped Strut (Intermediate Short Columns); 2.5 Conclusions; References; 3 Experimental Study of Novel Concrete Frames Considering Earthquake and Progressive Collapse; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Experimental Program; 3.2.1 The Proposed RC Frame with a New Structural Detailing; 3.2.2 The Proposed MHRPC Frame; 3.2.3 Experimental Design; 3.2.4 Experimental Setup; 3.2.5 Material Properties; 3.3 Experimental Results; 3.3.1 Seismic Cyclic Test; 3.3.2 Progressive Collapse Test; 3.4 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; 5 Effect of High-Strength Reinforcement for Shear Strength and Shear-Friction Strength of RC Walls Subjected to Cyclic Lateral Loading5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Test Program; 5.2.1 Major Test Parameters; 5.2.2 Design of Specimens; 5.2.3 Test Procedure and Instrumentation; 5.3 Test Results; 5.3.1 Failure Modes; 5.3.2 Load-Displacement Relationships; 5.4 Evaluation of Shear Strength and Shear-Friction Strength; 5.4.1 Shear Strength; 5.4.2 Web Crushing Strength; 5.4.3 Shear-Friction Strength; 5.5 Conclusion; References; 6 Research on Resilient Reinforced Concrete Building Structural System; 6.1 Introduction6.2 Experimental Work; 6.3 Simulation of Flexural Cracks; 6.3.1 Numerical Analysis with an Fem Program; 6.3.2 Numerical Simulation of Flexural Cracks; 6.4 Design Philosophy for Resiliency; 6.5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 7 The State of Knowledge and Practice in Concrete Structure Design for Earthquake; Abstract; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Evolution in Knowledge and Practice in Concrete Structure Design for Earthquake; 7.2.1 Static Analysis for Earthquake Design in 1973; 7.2.2 Nonlinear Response History Analysis (NRHA) Ensures Building Safety for MCE...”
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Table of Contents “...[et al.] -- Coordinating user and device behavior in wireless grids / Lee W. McKnight, William Lehr, James Howison....”
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Table of Contents “...Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Processed, Friction Stir Welded, and Gas Metal Arc Welded AA5083 Aluminum Plate / C B Smith, R S Mishra, G R Argade, M W Mahoney -- Mechanical Interlock of Thin Metallic Wire Using Friction Stir Forming / Koshi Yamamura, Kazuya Torikai, Tadashi Nishinara -- Friction Consolidation of Aluminum Chips / W Tang, A P Reynolds -- Obtaining Sub-Micron Grain Size in AM60 Magnesium Alloy Using Friction Stir Processing / D Gesto, D Verdera, P Rey, P Minįo, G Pena -- Effect of Friction Stir Processing on Corrosion Behavior of AA5083 Aluminum Alloy / G R Argade, R S Mishra, C B Smith, M W Mahoney -- Evaluation of Rotational Speed and Post Annealing Effect on the Microstructural Homogeneity of Friction Stir Processed 5083 Aluminum Alloy / Chun-Yi Lin, Truan-Sheng Lui, Li-Hui Chen -- Friction Stir Processing as a Base Metal Preparation Technique for Modification of Fusion Weld Microstructures / Jeff Rodelas, John Lippold, James Rule, Jason Livingston -- Process Modeling and Verification. ...”
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Table of Contents “...Controlled growth of ZnO films on Si substrate and N-doping behavior /...”

Table of Contents “...Autonomous radio sensors for motion parameters -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Doppler sensors for ground speed and crab angle -- 4.2.1 Physical basis and functions -- 4.2.2 Principle of operation -- 4.2.3 Classification and features of sensors for ground speed and crab angle -- 4.2.4 Generalized structural diagram for the ground speed and crab angle meter -- 4.2.5 Design principles -- 4.2.6 Sources of Doppler radar errors -- 4.2.7 Examples -- 4.3 Airborne weather sensors -- 4.3.1 Weather radar as mandatory equipment of airliners and transport aircraft -- 4.3.2 Multifunctionality of airborne weather radar -- 4.3.3 Meteorological functions of AWR -- 4.3.4 Principles of DWP detection with AWR -- 4.3.4.1 Developing methods of DWP detection -- 4.3.4.2 Cumulonimbus clouds and heavy rain -- 4.3.4.3 Turbulence detection -- 4.3.4.4 Wind shear detection -- 4.3.4.5 Hail zone detection -- 4.3.4.6 Probable icing-in-flight zone detection -- 4.3.5 Surface mapping -- 4.3.5.1 Comparison of radar and visual orientation -- 4.3.5.2 The surface-mapping principle -- 4.3.5.3 Reflecting behavior of the earth's surface -- 4.3.5.4 The radar equation and signal correction -- 4.3.5.5 Automatic classification of navigational landmarks -- 4.3.6 AWR design principles -- 4.3.6.1 The operating principle and typical structure of AWR -- 4.3.6.2 AWR structures -- 4.3.6.3 Performance characteristics: basic requirements -- 4.3.7 AWR examples -- 4.3.8 Lightning sensor systems: stormscopes -- 4.3.9 Optical radar -- 4.3.9.1 Doppler lidar -- 4.3.9.2 Infrared locators and radiometers -- 4.3.10 The integrated localization of dangerous phenomena -- 4.4 Collision avoidance sensors -- 4.4.1 Traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS) -- 4.4.1.1 The purpose -- 4.4.1.2 A short history -- 4.4.1.3 TCAS levels of capability -- 4.4.1.4 TCAS concepts and principles of operation -- 4.4.1.5 Basic components -- 4.4.1.6 Operation -- 4.4.1.7 TCAS logistics -- 4.4.1.8 Cockpit presentation -- 4.4.1.9 Examples of system implementation -- 4.4.2 The ground proximity warning system (GPWS) -- 4.4.2.1 Purpose and necessity -- 4.4.2.2 GPWS history, principles, and evolution -- 4.4.2.3 GPWS modes -- 4.4.2.4 Shortcomings of classical GPWS -- 4.4.2.5 Enhanced GPWS -- 4.4.2.6 Look-ahead warnings -- 4.4.2.7 Implementation examples -- References --...”
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Table of Contents “...7.6.1 Establishment of Performance Objectives 7.6.1.1 The Current Approach 7.6.1.2 The Rigorous Approach 7.6.2 Design Procedures 7.6.3 Evaluation Procedures 7.6.3.1 Analysis Methods 7.6.3.2 Modeling Criteria 7.6.3.3 Acceptability Criteria 7.6.4 Ground Motion Record Selection and Scaling 7.6.5 Peer Review Requirements 7.6.6 Instrumentation and Structural Health Monitoring 7.7 Conclusion References 8 Evaluation of Analysis Procedures for Seismic Assessment and Retrofit Design 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Analysis Procedures for Seismic Assessment and Design 8.2.1 Linear Analysis Procedure for Strength-Based Assessment and Design: Traditional Procedure for ''Linear Engineers'' 8.2.2 Nonlinear Analysis Procedures for Deformation-Based Seismic Assessment: A New Era in Earthquake Engineering 8.2.2.1 Reshaping Engineers' Minds for Nonlinear Seismic Behavior: From University Education to Professional Training 8.2.2.2 ''Linear Engineers'' Strikes Back: Fallacy of Equivalent Linear Response with a Fictitious Damping 8.2.2.3 Nonlinear Modeling and Acceptance Criteria in Deformation-Based Seismic Assessment 8.3 Rigorous Nonlinear Analysis Procedure: Nonlinear Response-History Analysis 8.4 Practice-Oriented Nonlinear Analysis Procedures Based on Pushover Analysis 8.4.1 Historical Evolution of Pushover Analysis: From ''Capacity Analysis'' to ''Capacity-and-Demand Analysis'' 8.4.2 Piecewise Linear Relationships for Modal Equivalent Seismic Loads and Displacements 8.4.3 Single-Mode Pushover Analysis: Piecewise Linear Implementation with Adaptive and Invariant Load Patterns 8.4.3.1 Adaptive Load or Displacement Patterns 8.4.3.2 Invariant Load Pattern 8.4.3.3 Load-Controlled Piecewise Linear Pushover-History Analysis 8.4.3.4 Displacement-Controlled Piecewise Linear Pushover-History Analysis 8.4.3.5 Estimation of Modal Displacement Demand: Inelastic Spectral Displacement 8.4.4 Multi-Mode Pushover Analysis 8.4.4.1 Modal Scaling 8.4.4.2 Single-Run Pushover Analysis with Invariant Combined Single-Load Pattern 8.4.4.3 Single-Run Pushover Analysis with Adaptive Combined Single-Load Patterns 8.4.4.4 Single-Run Pushover Analysis with Adaptive Combined Single-Displacement Patterns 8.4.4.5 Simultaneous Multi-Mode Pushover Analyses with Adaptive Multi-Mode Load Patterns: Adaptive Spectra-Based Pushover Procedure 8.4.4.6 Simultaneous Multi-Mode Pushover Analyses with Adaptive Multi-Mode Displacement Patterns: Incremental Response Spectrum Analysis (IRSA) 8.4.4.7 Individual Multi-Mode Pushover Analysis with Invariant Multi-Mode Load Patterns: Modal Pushover Analysis (MPA) 8.5 Concluding Remarks References 9 Reflections on the Rehabilitation and the Retrofitof Historical Constructions 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Damage Caused by Recent Earthquakes in Old Buildings and Monumental Structures 9.3 The Cases in Portugal: Lisbon and Azores 9.3.1 The ''Pombaline'' Construction 9.3.2 The Traditional Construction in the Azores 9.3.2.1 Characterization of Buildings 9.4 Strengthening Techniques 9.4.1 The Pombaline Construction 9.4.2 Rehabilitation in the Azores 9.4.3 What to Do 9.5 Final Notes References 10 Engineers Understanding of Earthquakes Demand and Structures Response 11 Current Trends in the Seismic Design and Assessment of Buildings 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Seismic Design of Buildings 11.2.1 The Direct Displacement-Based Approach 11.2.1.1 Step 1: Target Displacement Pattern and Equivalent SDOF System 11.2.1.2 Step 2: Estimation of Effective Damping of SDOF System 11.2.1.3 Step 3: Calculate Design Base Shear 11.2.1.4 Step 4: Lateral Force Analysis 11...”
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