Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Applied Spatial Data Analysis with R Applied Spatial Data Analysis with R Roger S. Bivand Applied Spatial Data Analysis with R, Second Edition, is divided into two basic parts, the first presenting R packages, functions, classes and methods for handling spatial data. This part is of inter… OL19827384W
Computational Methods in Stochastic Dynamics Computational Methods in Stochastic Dynamics Manolis Papadrakakis <p>The considerable influence of inherent uncertainties on structural behavior has led the engineering community to recognize the importance of a stochastic approach to structural problems. Issues re… OL19836295W
Intersections of Random Walks Intersections of Random Walks Gregory F. Lawler <p>A central study in Probability Theory is the behavior of fluctuation phenomena of partial sums of different types of random variable. One of the most useful concepts for this purpose is that of th… OL19858742W
Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Hydrosystem Engineering Introduction to Risk and Uncertainty in Hydrosystem Engineering Ehsan Goodarzi <p>Water engineers require knowledge of stochastic, frequency concepts, uncertainty analysis, risk assessment, and the processes that predict unexpected events. <br><br>This book presents the basics … OL19859217W
New Trends in Structural Health Monitoring New Trends in Structural Health Monitoring Wieslaw Ostachowicz Experts actively working in structural health monitoring and control techniques present the current research, areas of application and tendencies for the future of this technology, including various … OL19890760W
Optimization Optimization Kenneth Lange Finite-dimensional optimization problems occur throughout the mathematical sciences. The majority of these problems cannot be solved analytically. This introduction to optimization attempts to strike… OL19892632W
Preventive Methods for Coastal Protection Preventive Methods for Coastal Protection Tarmo Soomere The aim of the book is to present for non-specialist researchers as well as for experts a comprehensive overview of the background, key ideas, basic methods, implementation details and a selection of… OL19896404W
Ship and Offshore Structure Design in Climate Change Perspective Ship and Offshore Structure Design in Climate Change Perspective Elzbieta Maria Bitner-Gregersen This book summarizes results of longstanding research and scientific contributions from many projects and relevant working groups. It collects and evaluates wind and wave climate projections under ch… OL19901924W
Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications Nuno Pina <p>This volume includes extended and revised versions of the best papers of the 1st International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications (SIMULTECH-2011). … OL19902209W
Stochastic World Stochastic World Sergey S. Stepanov This book is an introduction into stochastic processes for physicists, biologists and financial analysts. Using an informal approach, all the necessary mathematical tools and techniques are covered, … OL19904206W
TransMath TransMath Peregrina Quintela <p>The book "TransMath - Innovative Solutions from Mathematical Technology" has been conceived as a tool for the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This publication is addressed to those companie… OL19907779W
Determining self-preservation capability in pre-school children Determining self-preservation capability in pre-school children Anca Taciuc This SpringerBrief explores the evacuation characteristics of children and their self-preservation capability during fire situations. An international survey among teachers from day-care centers and … OL24893411W