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Fire Design of Steel Structures

Eurocode 1: Actions on structures; Part 1-2: General actions -- Actions on structures exposed to fire; Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures; Part 1-2: General rules -- Structural fire design

By: Jean-Marc Franssen,Paulo Vila Real

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Fire Design of Steel Structures

Eurocode 1: Actions on structures; Part 1-2: General actions -- Actions on structures exposed to fire; Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures; Part 1-2: General rules -- Structural fire design

By: Jean-Marc Franssen,Paulo Vila Real

This book explains and illustrates the rules that are given in the Eurocode for designing steel structures subjected to fire. After the first introductory chapter, Chapter 2 explains how to calculate the mechanical actions (loads) in the fire situation based on the information given in EN 1990 and EN 1991. Chapter 3 presents the models to be used to represent the thermal action created by the fire. Chapter 4 describes the procedures to be used to calculate the temperature of the steelwork from the temperature of the compartment and Chapter 5 shows how the information given in EN 1993-1-2 is used to determine the loan bearing capacity of the steel structure. The methods use to evaluate the fire resistance of bolted and welded connections are described in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 describes a computer program called "Elefir-EN" which is based on the simple calculation model given in the Eurocode and allows designers to quickly and accurately calculate the performance of steel components in the fire situation. Chapter 9 looks at the issues that a designer may be faced with when assessing the fire resistance of a complete building. This is done via a case study and addresses most of the concepts presented in the earlier Chapters. The concepts and fire engineering procedures given in the Eurocodes may see complex those more familiar with the prescriptive approach. This publication sets out the design process in a logical manner giving practical and helpful advice and easy to follow worked examples that will allow designer to exploit the benefits of this new approach to fire design.

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3433601593

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Applied Landscape Ecology

By: Francisco Castro Rego,Stephen C. Bunting,Eva Kristina Strand,Paulo Godinho-Ferreira

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Applied Landscape Ecology

By: Francisco Castro Rego,Stephen C. Bunting,Eva Kristina Strand,Paulo Godinho-Ferreira

An insightful guide to the concepts and practices of modern landscape ecology Elements of geography, conservation biology, soil science and other disciplines factor into landscape ecology's rich analyses of the ecological and environmental forces at play across different terrains. With its unique, organism-oriented approach to the subject, Applied Landscape Ecology considers the effects of ecological processes upon particular species and places its findings within the context of larger-scale concerns. Students, researchers, and practitioners alike will find this a rewarding and instructive read that offers practical and detailed information on the latest methods and technologies used in the field today. This essential resource: Takes an interdisciplinary approach to landscape ecology Examines the subject within the contexts of specific organisms Covers cutting-edge technologies and methods Represents a collaboration between an international team of landscape ecology experts Whether new to the practice or an established ecologist, anyone with an interest in this exciting and developing field should have a copy of Applied Landscape Ecology at their disposal.

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292

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119368200

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9781119368205

Linear Parameter-varying System Identification

New Developments and Trends

By: Paulo Lopes dos Santos

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Linear Parameter-varying System Identification

New Developments and Trends

By: Paulo Lopes dos Santos

This review volume reports the state-of-the-art in Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) system identification. It focuses on the most recent LPV identification methods for both discrete-time and continuous-time models--

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World Scientific

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9814355445

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Fire Science

From Chemistry to Landscape Management

By: Francisco Castro Rego,Penelope Morgan,Paulo Fernandes,Chad Hoffman

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Fire Science

From Chemistry to Landscape Management

By: Francisco Castro Rego,Penelope Morgan,Paulo Fernandes,Chad Hoffman

This textbook provides students and academics with a conceptual understanding of fire behavior and fire effects on people and ecosystems to support effective integrated fire management. Through case studies, interactive spreadsheets programmed with equations and graphics, and clear explanations, the book provides undergraduate, graduate, and professional readers with a straightforward learning path. The authors draw from years of experience in successfully teaching fundamental concepts and applications, synthesizing cutting-edge science, and applying lessons learned from fire practitioners. We discuss fire as part of environmental and human health. Our process-based, comprehensive, and quantitative approach encompasses combustion and heat transfer, and fire effects on people, plants, soils, and animals in forest, grassland, and woodland ecosystems from around the Earth. Case studies and examples link fundamental concepts to local, landscape, and global fire implications, including social-ecological systems. Globally, fire science and integrated fire management have made major strides in the last few decades. Society faces numerous fire-related challenges, including the increasing occurrence of large fires that threaten people and property, smoke that poses a health hazard, and lengthening fire seasons worldwide. Fires are useful to suppress fires, conserve wildlife and habitat, enhance livestock grazing, manage fuels, and in ecological restoration. Understanding fire science is critical to forecasting the implication of global change for fires and their effects. Increasing the positive effects of fire (fuels reduction, enhanced habitat for many plants and animals, ecosystem services increased) while reducing the negative impacts of fires (loss of human lives, smoke and carbon emissions that threaten health, etc.) is part of making fires good servants rather than bad masters.

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670

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Springer Nature

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3030698157

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Hidden Markov Models

Theory and Implementation using MATLAB®

By: João Paulo Coelho,Tatiana M. Pinho,José Boaventura-Cunha

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Hidden Markov Models

Theory and Implementation using MATLAB®

By: João Paulo Coelho,Tatiana M. Pinho,José Boaventura-Cunha

This book presents, in an integrated form, both the analysis and synthesis of three different types of hidden Markov models. Unlike other books on the subject, it is generic and does not focus on a specific theme, e.g. speech processing. Moreover, it presents the translation of hidden Markov models’ concepts from the domain of formal mathematics into computer codes using MATLAB®. The unique feature of this book is that the theoretical concepts are first presented using an intuition-based approach followed by the description of the fundamental algorithms behind hidden Markov models using MATLAB®. This approach, by means of analysis followed by synthesis, is suitable for those who want to study the subject using a more empirical approach. Key Selling Points: Presents a broad range of concepts related to Hidden Markov Models (HMM), from simple problems to advanced theory Covers the analysis of both continuous and discrete Markov chains Discusses the translation of HMM concepts from the realm of formal mathematics into computer code Offers many examples to supplement mathematical notation when explaining new concepts

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CRC Press

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0429523165

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9780429523168

The Economics of Motorsports

The Case of Formula One

By: Paulo Mourão

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The Economics of Motorsports

The Case of Formula One

By: Paulo Mourão

This book, the first study of its kind, examines the economics behind motorsports, in particular Formula One. Chapters discuss the costs involved in Formula racing and how they are borne by teams, promoters and racers. The book also looks at how society, the public and the private sectors stand to benefit economically from the motorsport industry. Other issues like the economics of TV rights, sponsorship and sustainability are also addressed, again for the first time in an economics book. Moving beyond the economics of what happens off the track, the book also undertakes a serious examination of what goes in to making a winning team and what having a winning racer can do for a team’s fortunes. Mourão’s highly relevant and contemporary book also looks at how motorsport teams confront the challenges of the modern sporting world, including the changing dynamics of sports media and considers the future of Formula 1 as motorsports evolve.

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Springer

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113760249X

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Fernando Pessoa

A quasi memoir

By: José Paulo Cavalcanti Filho

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Fernando Pessoa

A quasi memoir

By: José Paulo Cavalcanti Filho

Writing a biography about Pessoa is a seemingly impossible task. The great Portuguese poet did not have just one life, but his existence virtually exploded in over a hundred different personalities. Only by placing oneself close to Pessoa, only by becoming almost one with him, is it possible to trace the life of this poet who was himself a multitude. José Paulo Cavalcanti has done such a thing, sewing together a path that runs through Pessoa’s multiple voices and personalities, seamlessly moving in and out of the poet’s work, daily habits and interactions. Following the great success of the Brazilian edition, Fernando Pessoa. A quasi Memoir is the first English translation of the book, and it provides new insights on the complex nature of the Portuguese poet.

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Mimesis

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8869772489

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9788869772481

Marketing and Smart Technologies

By: José Luís Reis, Jiří Zelený,Beáta Gavurová, José Paulo Marques dos Santos

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Marketing and Smart Technologies

By: José Luís Reis, Jiří Zelený,Beáta Gavurová, José Paulo Marques dos Santos

Zusammenfassung: This book includes selected papers presented at the International Conference on Marketing and Technologies (ICMarkTech 2023), held at Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), in partnership with University College Prague (UCP), in Prague, Czech Republic, between 30 November and 2 December 2023. It covers up-to-date cutting-edge research on artificial intelligence applied in marketing, virtual and augmented reality in marketing, business intelligence databases and marketing, data mining and big data, marketing data science, web marketing, e-commerce and v-commerce, social media and networking, geomarketing and IoT, marketing automation and inbound marketing, machine learning applied to marketing, customer data management and CRM, and neuromarketing technologies

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862

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Springer Nature

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9819715520

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9789819715527

Modern Optimization with R

By: Paulo Cortez

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Modern Optimization with R

By: Paulo Cortez

The goal of this book is to gather in a single work the most relevant concepts related in optimization methods, showing how such theories and methods can be addressed using the open source, multi-platform R tool. Modern optimization methods, also known as metaheuristics, are particularly useful for solving complex problems for which no specialized optimization algorithm has been developed. These methods often yield high quality solutions with a more reasonable use of computational resources (e.g. memory and processing effort). Examples of popular modern methods discussed in this book are: simulated annealing; tabu search; genetic algorithms; differential evolution; and particle swarm optimization. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, information technology, and related areas, as well as data analysts interested in exploring modern optimization methods using R. This new edition integrates the latest R packages through text and code examples. It also discusses new topics, such as: the impact of artificial intelligence and business analytics in modern optimization tasks; the creation of interactive Web applications; usage of parallel computing; and more modern optimization algorithms (e.g., iterated racing, ant colony optimization, grammatical evolution).

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3030728196

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Fire Design of Steel Structures

Eurocode 1: Actions on structures; Part 1-2: General actions -- Actions on structures exposed to fire; Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures; Part 1-2: General rules -- Structural fire design

By: Jean-Marc Franssen,Paulo Vila Real

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Fire Design of Steel Structures

Eurocode 1: Actions on structures; Part 1-2: General actions -- Actions on structures exposed to fire; Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures; Part 1-2: General rules -- Structural fire design

By: Jean-Marc Franssen,Paulo Vila Real

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Book's by Paulo Vila Real

Fire Design of Steel Structures

Fire Design of Steel Structures

Applied Landscape Ecology

Applied Landscape Ecology

Linear Parameter-varying System Identification

Linear Parameter-varying System Identification

Fire Science

Fire Science

Hidden Markov Models

Hidden Markov Models

The Economics of Motorsports

The Economics of Motorsports

Fernando Pessoa

Fernando Pessoa

Marketing and Smart Technologies

Marketing and Smart Technologies

Modern Optimization with R

Modern Optimization with R

Fire Design of Steel Structures

Fire Design of Steel Structures

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