It was with a great insight when Stephen Hawking uttered, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Incidentally, this also paraphrases Albert Einstein’s saying, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Adaptive Engineering: A Sustainable Development Endeavor aims at complementing sustainable development and technologies with adaptation. This entails engineering innovations that go hand in hand with responsible human behavior change.
The book presents various aspects of adaptive engineering in combination with civil and structural engineering, architecture, urban design and infrastructure, as well as environmental engineering, coastal engineering, climate change, ecology, energy management, and much more. It commences with a comprehensive review of the state of the art of adaptive engineering. It then elucidates multiple engineering fronts that have proven to be robust and versatile, paving the way to a resilient, green tomorrow. The contributions from a diverse group of experts present a balanced reference compendium to keep professional engineers, students and researchers, policy makers, and various industry stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. List of contributors - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xv 9. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 10. 1. Engineer to adapt - p. 1 11. 2. Hybrid strategies for the treatment of latex-like wastewater from industries - p. 7 12. 3. Overview of supertall building forms in relation to structural and aerodynamic considerations - p. 37 13. 4. Green retrofit of aged tall buildings: a detailed exploration - p. 69 14. 5. Biofriendly architecture and design: nature and social-friendly architecture - p. 115 15. 6. Hydrogen storage and transportation: utilizing liquid organic hydrogen carriers and existing natural gas pipelines - p. 135 16. 7. Review of solutions to increase the efficiency of the Wells turbine - p. 151 17. 8. Gorlov helical hydro turbines: innovations and challenges - p. 177 18. 9. Adaptive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning: energy-efficient thermal comfort for tomorrow - p. 197 19. 10. Application of organic waste–derived biocarbon materials: a pathway toward sustainability - p. 213 20. 11. The innovation efficiencies of European countries in solar PV and wind sectors - p. 247 21. Index - p. 269
It was with a great insight when Stephen Hawking uttered, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Incidentally, this also paraphrases Albert Einstein’s saying, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Adaptive Engineering: A Sustainable Development Endeavor aims at complementing sustainable development and technologies with adaptation. This entails engineering innovations that go hand in hand with responsible human behavior change.
The book presents various aspects of adaptive engineering in combination with civil and structural engineering, architecture, urban design and infrastructure, as well as environmental engineering, coastal engineering, climate change, ecology, energy management, and much more. It commences with a comprehensive review of the state of the art of adaptive engineering. It then elucidates multiple engineering fronts that have proven to be robust and versatile, paving the way to a resilient, green tomorrow. The contributions from a diverse group of experts present a balanced reference compendium to keep professional engineers, students and researchers, policy makers, and various industry stakeholders abreast with the latest advancements.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. List of contributors - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xv 9. Acknowledgments - p. xvii 10. 1. Engineer to adapt - p. 1 11. 2. Hybrid strategies for the treatment of latex-like wastewater from industries - p. 7 12. 3. Overview of supertall building forms in relation to structural and aerodynamic considerations - p. 37 13. 4. Green retrofit of aged tall buildings: a detailed exploration - p. 69 14. 5. Biofriendly architecture and design: nature and social-friendly architecture - p. 115 15. 6. Hydrogen storage and transportation: utilizing liquid organic hydrogen carriers and existing natural gas pipelines - p. 135 16. 7. Review of solutions to increase the efficiency of the Wells turbine - p. 151 17. 8. Gorlov helical hydro turbines: innovations and challenges - p. 177 18. 9. Adaptive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning: energy-efficient thermal comfort for tomorrow - p. 197 19. 10. Application of organic waste–derived biocarbon materials: a pathway toward sustainability - p. 213 20. 11. The innovation efficiencies of European countries in solar PV and wind sectors - p. 247 21. Index - p. 269
