This book shares insights on post-processing techniques adopted to achieve precision-grade surfaces of additive manufactured metals including material characterization techniques and the identified material properties.Post-processes are discussed from support structure removal and heat treatment to the material removal processes including hybrid manufacturing. Also discussed are case studies on unique applications of additive manufactured metals as an exemplary of the consideration...

This book examines the water resistance capacity of the Upper Ordovician limestone and its feasibility as a water barrier to achieve safe and green mining. Mine water inrush events often occur during coal mine construction and production; they account for a large proportion of the coal mine disasters and accidents in China, second only to gas explosions. As mining depths and mining intensity continue to increase, the hydrogeological conditions encountered are becoming more complex. This bo...

Today, privacy is one of the most hotly debated topics worldwide. The book aims to balance the development of personal rights in a country that has historically valued collective rights over those of the individual. The protection of privacy is not an issue that has been emphasised during the rapid development of economic laws in China. However, the accompanying development of greater government-based regulation of these laws’ implementation has led to greater invasions of personal privacy...

First published in 1974. Despite the tendency of contemporary analytic philosophy to put logic and mathematics at a central position, the author argues it failed to appreciate or account for their rich content. Through discussions of such mathematical concepts as number, the continuum, set, proof and mechanical procedure, the author provides an introduction to the philosophy of mathematics and an internal criticism of the then current academic philosophy. The material presented is also an ...

This book summarizes the latest research findings in the neurocircuitry of innate behaviors, covering major topics such as innate fear, aggression, feeding, reward, social interaction, parental care, spatial navigation, and sleep-wake regulation. For decades, humans have been fascinated by wild animals’ instincts, like the annual two-thousand-mile migration of the monarch butterfly in North American, and the “imprint” behavior of newborn birds. Since these instincts are always displayed in...

"Essentials of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Application of Cardio and Peripheral vascular Diseases" is intended to serve as a clinical resource for healthcare professionals who evaluate and manage patients with cardiovascular and related diseases in various forms and challenges. The author strives to provide short, focused chapters so that busy practitioners can quickly find the information they need when facing specific symptoms and manifestations of coronary heart disease, hypertension, oth...

The proceedings are compilation of selected papers from the 5th International Conference on Smart City and Green Energy (ICSCGE 2025). This collection of papers explores the latest advances in sustainable green energy, emphasizing innovative methods, technological breakthroughs, and practical applications. Topics include smart city, green energy, smart grid, power system, energy-efficient technologies, environmental impact assessment, and policy analysis, all of which are vital for address...

The on-the-job aircraft maintenance manual and gold standard for aviation students and professionals – now fully updatedFor over 60 years, the Standard Aircraft Handbook for Mechanics and Technicians has been the go-to manual for building, maintaining, overhauling, and repairing aircraft of all types. This illustrated manual provides clear, step-by-step procedures for all essential aircraft maintenance and repair tasks. Thoroughly revised to cover the late...

Learn to effectively operate and maintain reciprocating and turbine aircraft enginesThis hands-on guide succinctly covers all aspects of reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines. The book serves as a study guide for candidates preparing for the FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification exam and also is a valuable on-the-job reference for aircraft mechanics and aviation enthusiasts. Written by experienced professors from the highly-ranked aviation program at...

How secure are intelligent computing networks (ICNs) when data, algorithms, and computing power intertwine? As ICNs become the backbone of modern digital ecosystems, their growing complexity introduces unprecedented risks in security and safety. Integrated Security and Safety of Intelligent Computing Networks offers a groundbreaking, coupling-aware perspective that redefines how we understand and fortify ICN infrastructures.This book goes beyond conventional security frame...

This book focuses on high-speed rail (HSR) and new town planning and development related to HSR, approaching the issue from three different perspectives: economic cooperation at a regional level; HSR-based economic growth point at a city level; and mixed land use and building environment in the periphery area of HSR stations. On the basis of simulations and case studies, it proposes practical planning principles and suggestions for area development, providing planners with a theoretical fr...

This book reviews and discusses the development of self-assembled nanomaterials applied in biomedical fields. Based on self-assembled nanomaterial constructions, it highlights the mechanisms of the stimuli-response-induced assembly/disassembly and transformation. Moreover, it examines healthcare-related diseases, the applications of nanomaterials and therapy/detection strategies, providing readers with both a deeper understanding of the subject and inspirations for future research. The boo...