Artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for civil engineering
Offers state-of-the-art contributions in the area of AI and its applications in the field of civil engineering presenting methods and implementation of AI and machine learning in multiple facets of civil engineering
Artificial intelligence : Methodology, systems, and applications ; 13th International Conference, AIMSA 2008, Varna, Bulgaria, September 4-6, 2008. Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Methodology, Systems, and Applications, AIMSA 2008, held in Varna, Bulgaria in September 2008.
Artificial intelligence : Methodology, systems, and applications ; 10th International Conference, AIMSA 2002, Varna, Bulgaria, September 4-6, 2002. Proceedings
The AIMSA conference series was frst conceived in 1984 as a gathering of AI researchers and students from Eastern and Central Europe.Sincethenthecon- rence has followed a biennial schedule of meetings in Bulgaria, attracting parti- pantsfrom awidergeographicalarea.The AIMSA organizers are delighted to present you with another exciting program, coveringmostareasof Artifcial Intelligence.Inkeepingwithitsm- sion to inform the research community and excite the commercial sector, AIMSA presents this year two invited contributions from world-leading European rese- chersworkingoncutting-edgeAIresearch: Prof.CaroleGoble, ontheSemantic Web.
Artificial immune systems ; 7th International Conference, ICARIS 2008, Phuket, Thailand, August 10-13, 2008. Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Artificial Immune Systems, ICARIS 2008, held in Phuket, Thailand, in August 2008.
Articulated motion and deformable objects ; 5th International Conference, AMDO 2008, Port d’Andratx, Mallorca, Spain, July 9-11, 2008. Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Articulated Motion and Deformable Objects, AMDO 2008, held in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca, Spain, in July 2008.
Arterial Grafting for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The second edition of this book provides updated knowledge about the biological characteristics and clinical use of arterial grafts for coronary artery bypass surgery. The reader will find first-hand information on arterial grafts as well as vein grafts with regard to biological characteristics, clinical use including off-pump coronary bypass grafting surgery, results, and future developments. Written by world-renowned cardiac surgeons and cardiovascular research scientists working in this area.
Arithmetic of finite fields ; 8th International Workshop, WAIFI 2020, Rennes, France, July 6–8, 2020, Revised Selected and Invited Papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on the Arithmetic of Finite Field, WAIFI 2020, held in Rennes, France in July 2020.
Arithmetic of finite fields ; 2nd International Workshop, WAIFI 2008 Siena, Italy, July 6-9, 2008 Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Workshop on the Arithmetic of Finite Fields, WAIFI 2008, held in Siena, Italy, in July 2008.
Argumentation in multi-agent systems ; Vol. 4049 ; 2nd International Workshop, ArgMAS 2005, Utrecht, Netherlands, July 26, 2005, revised selected and invited papers
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the Second International Workshop on Argumentation in Multi-Agent Systems held in Utrecht, Netherlands in July 2005 as an associated event of AAMAS 2005, the main international conference on autonomous agents and multi-agent systems. The 10 revised full papers presented together with an invited paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 17 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on foundations, negotiation, protocols, deliberation and coalition formation, and consensus formation.
Argumentation in multi-agent systems ; Third International Workshop, ArgMAS 2006, Hakodate, Japan, May 8, 2006, revised selected and invited papers
Argumentation provides tools for designing, implementing and analyzing sophisticated forms of interaction among rational agents. It has made a solid contribution to the practice of multiagent dialogues. Application domains include: legal disputes, business negotiation, labor disputes, team formation, scientific inquiry, deliberative democracy, ontology reconciliation, risk analysis, scheduling, and logistics.
Architecture of computing systems - ARCS 2008 ; 21st International Conference, Dresden, Germany, February 25-28, 2008. Proceedings
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Architecture of Computing Systems, ARCS 2008, held in Dresden, Germany, in February 2008.
Architecture and modelbuilding : Concepts, methods, materials
Provides in-depth information Numerous practical tips, clear explanations, concrete examples Aims and Scope Architectural models are used at various stages of a project. As working models they support the design process: they are made up from time to time using simple materials, such as cardboard, without any attempt at accuracy, and continue to be adjusted and added to as the ideas and the design progress. The point here is to swiftly check a design idea, to allow it to be continued or dismissed. Presentational models are more involved; at this stage the design has been completed and the purpose of the model is to convey the ideas to the potential user in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
Architectural tiles : Conservation and restoration
It not only contains new and up to date information on materials, practical methods, and historical research but also reflects changes in the attitudes, outlook and perceptions within the wider conservation, architectural heritage and construction communities which give a new dimension to the conservation and restoration. The growing interest in the preservation of post war ceramic tile murals and the subsequent demand for information pertaining specifically to this era is a welcome and useful addition.
Architectural graphics ; Vol.1 : Graphics for analysis
Reports on several advances in architectural graphics, with a special emphasis on education, training, and research. It gathers a selection of contributions to the 19th International Conference on Graphic Design in Architecture, EGA 2022, held on June 2–4, 2022, in Cartagena, Spain, with the motto: "Beyond drawings. The use of architectural graphics".
Architectural graphics ; 6th ed.
Offers a comprehensive introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using hundreds of the author's distinctive drawings to illustrate the topic effectively. Includes new information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models, and revised explanations of line weights, scale and dimensioning, and perspective drawing to clarify some of the most difficult concepts. New examples of modern furniture, APA facilities, and presentation layout provide more up-to-date visuals, and the Reference Center features all new animations, videos, and practice exercises. Architectural graphics are key tools for conveying design through representation on paper or on screen, and this book is the ultimate guide to mastering the skill, then applying your talent to create more effective design communication.
Architectural Graphic Standards
Completely new material on resiliency in buildings A versatile treatment written for the design studio setting and aligned with the most current curricular trends, including new and updated coverage on topics related to sustainability, digital fabrication, and building information modeling (BIM) A proven pedagogy that saves students time and ensures young professionals avoid the most common pitfalls
Architectural drawings as investigating devices : Architecture’s changing scope in the 20th century
Explores how the changing modes of representation in architecture and urbanism relate to the transformation of how the addressees of architecture and urbanism are conceived. Diagnoses the dominant epistemological debates in architecture and urbanism during the 20th and 21st centuries. It traces their transformations, paying special attention to Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s preference for perspective representation, to the diagrams of Team 10 architects, to the critiques of functionalism, and the upgrade of the artefactual value of architectural drawings in Aldo Rossi, John Hejduk, Peter Eisenman, and Oswald Mathias Ungers, and, finally, to the reinvention of architectural programme through the event in Bernard Tschumi and the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). Particular emphasis is placed on the spirit of truth and clarity in modernist architecture, the relationship between the individual and the community in post-war era architecture, the decodification of design process as syntactic analogy and the paradigm of autonomy in the 1970s and 1980s architecture, the concern about the dynamic character of urban conditions and the potentialities hidden in architectural programme in the post-autonomy era.
Arabic Computational Morphology : Knowledge-based and Empirical Methods
The morphology of Arabic poses special challenges to computational natural language processing systems. The exceptional degree of ambiguity in the writing system, the rich morphology, and the highly complex word formation process of roots and patterns all contribute to making computational approaches to Arabic very challenging. Indeed many computational linguists across the world have taken up this challenge over time, and many of the researchers with a track record in this research area have contributed to this book.
Arabic and Chinese Handwriting Recognition ; SACH 2006 Summit College Park, MD, USA, September 27-28, 2006 Selected Papers
Cheriet provides an overview of the problems of Arabic recognition and how systems can use natural language processing techniques to correct errors in lexicon-based systems.
Aquatic medicinal plants
The use of medicinal plants in herbal and modern medicine has gained popularity over the last few decades due to consumers taking more natural approaches to medicine. Aquatic medicinal plants are rich in bioactive compounds and demonstrate various commercial, nutraceutical, and biological applications. Aquatic Medicinal Plants offers the reader a wealth of information on uses of bioactive components of these plants, along with crucial references, and explains their traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological properties.



















