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Deformation and Failure Mechanism of Rock Tunnels under Earthquake Loading

Deformation and Failure Mechanism of Rock Tunnels under Earthquake Loading

Seismic damage to rock tunnels from recent earthquakes indicates an urgent need for seismic assessment and aseismic design of underground structures. This book offers a comprehensive account of seismic performance and the response of underground structures under earthquake loading necessary for adequate assessment and design. The book presents research methods for the rate-dependent mechanical behavior of rock and for the seismic behavior of underground structures. It describes analytical solutions to investigate the seismic response of tunnels subjected to seismic waves toward an improved quantitative understanding of the seismic deformation and failure mechanism in both longitudinal and transversal aspects. A performance-based restoration design criterion and aseismic design are also proposed for future tunnel planning. Includes a detailed case study for the seismic performance assessment of rock tunnels under earthquake loading Explores the relationship between seismic damage to underground structures and ground deformation Covers a range of issues from mechanisms analysis assessment and design of both new tunnels and restoration projects The book is ideal for earthquake engineers and researchers and will also be of interest to contractors clients researchers lecturers and advanced students working on tunnel engineering. | Deformation and Failure Mechanism of Rock Tunnels under Earthquake Loading

GBP 150.00
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Modern Optimization Methods for Decision Making Under Risk and Uncertainty

Modern Optimization Methods for Decision Making Under Risk and Uncertainty

The book comprises original articles on topical issues of risk theory rational decision making statistical decisions and control of stochastic systems. The articles are the outcome of a series international projects involving the leading scholars in the field of modern stochastic optimization and decision making. The structure of stochastic optimization solvers is described. The solvers in general implement stochastic quasi-gradient methods for optimization and identification of complex nonlinear models. These models constitute an important methodology for finding optimal decisions under risk and uncertainty. While a large part of current approaches towards optimization under uncertainty stems from linear programming (LP) and often results in large LPs of special structure stochastic quasi-gradient methods confront nonlinearities directly without need of linearization. This makes them an appropriate tool for solving complex nonlinear problems concurrent optimization and simulation models and equilibrium situations of different types for instance Nash or Stackelberg equilibrium situations. The solver finds the equilibrium solution when the optimization model describes the system with several actors. The solver is parallelizable performing several simulation threads in parallel. It is capable of solving stochastic optimization problems finding stochastic Nash equilibria and of composite stochastic bilevel problems where each level may require the solution of stochastic optimization problem or finding Nash equilibrium. Several complex examples with applications to water resources management energy markets pricing of services on social networks are provided. In the case of power system regulator makes decision on the final expansion plan considering the strategic behavior of regulated companies and coordinating the interests of different economic entities. Such a plan can be an equilibrium − a planned decision where a company cannot increase its expected gain unilaterally. | Modern Optimization Methods for Decision Making Under Risk and Uncertainty

GBP 140.00
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Cognitive Dependability Engineering Managing Risks in Cyber-Physical-Social Systems under Deep Uncertainty

Cognitive Dependability Engineering Managing Risks in Cyber-Physical-Social Systems under Deep Uncertainty

The work is a context-oriented analysis and synthesis of complex engineered systems to ensure continuous and safe operations under conditions of uncertainty. The book is divided in four parts the first one comprises an overview of the development of systems engineering: starting with basics of Systems Science and Single Systems Engineering through System of Systems Engineering to Cognitive Systems Engineering. The Cognitive Systems Engineering model was based on the concept of imperfect knowledge acquisition and management. The second part shows the evolutionary character of the dependability concept over the last fifty years. Beginning from simple models based on the classical probability theory through the concepts of tolerating faults as well as resilience engineering we come to the assumptions of Cognitive Dependability Engineering (CDE) based on the concept of continuous smart operation both under normal and abnormal conditions. The subject of the next part is analysis and synthesis of Cyber-Physical-Social (CPS) Systems. The methodology consists of the following steps: modeling CPS systems' structure simulating their behavior in changing conditions and in situations of disruptions and finally assessing the dependability of the entire system based on CDE. The last part of the work answers the question of how to deal with risks in CPS systems in situations of high level of uncertainty. The concept of a Cognitive Digital Twin was introduced to support the process of solving complex problems by experts and on this basis a framework for cognitive dependability based problemsolving in CPS Systems operating under deep uncertainty was developed. The possibilities and purposefulness of using this framework have been demonstrated with three practical examples of disasters that have happened in the past and have been thoroughly analyzed. | Cognitive Dependability Engineering Managing Risks in Cyber-Physical-Social Systems under Deep Uncertainty

GBP 145.00
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Advanced Design of Pile Foundations Under Lateral Loading

Advanced Design of Pile Foundations Under Lateral Loading

This book presents models that capture the nonlinear response of piles subjected to lateral forces. Utilising a consistent approach encompassing new mathematical models it offers solutions presented as closed-form expressions and underpinned by the same set of 3-5 measurable soil-input parameters. These focus on nonlinear response of mono piles anchored piles pile groups and torsional piles as well as passive piles subjected to soil movement induced in shearing sliding slopes or excavation and earthquake shaking. The models can also be used for pipelines and similar beam structures. Solutions are provided in the form of design charts with each parameter obtained using available test data and illustrated with real-world cases. The models reveal for the first time the mysterious mechanisms of amplification resulting from back-rotation which have incurred the collapse of structures such as the Showa Bridge and Nicoll Highway as well as the distortion of piles during earthquakes. Advanced Design of Pile Foundations Under Lateral Loading is ideal for practicing foundation engineers and students at graduate level. Wei Dong Guo is co-founder of Hans Innovation Group and former Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong Australia. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and is a Fellow of Engineers Australia by whom he was awarded the 2012 Warren Medal.

GBP 99.99
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Advances in Water Management Under Climate Change

Advances in Water Management Under Climate Change

Due to increasing population decreased cultivable land and mounting scarcity of water it is essential to optimize the use of available resources. Climate change is occurring across the world but its effect may be local or region-specific including localized watershed management. In order to minimize these effects governments and environmental agencies encourage the adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies which involve implementing plans programs and projects to sustain and enhance watersheds. Natural ecosystems in their altered states have always been relied upon to support the continuity of agricultural production and ecosystem services such as flood and erosion control mediation of water quality stream flow regulation microclimate regulation and biodiversity in its various forms. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations the adoption of these sustainable water management practices has resulted in savings of water and energy as well as a reduction of carbon emissions decreased erosion increased organic matter content and biotic activity in soils increased crop water availability and thus resilience to drought improved recharge of aquifers and reduced impact of the variability in weather due to climate change. Advances in Water Management Under Climate Change examines all of these issues and provides best practices for sustainability. Features: Presents the latest research in hydrology hydraulics water resources engineering and agricultural best practices Examines water management practices to best address and ideally mitigate climate change Explains the nexus of agriculture micro irrigation AI applications in water management and the impact of climate change on water resources Includes practical examples to present practical insights on water management for climate change mitigation.

GBP 89.99
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Integrated Water Resources Management Institutions and Livelihoods under Stress Bottom-up Perspectives from Zimbabwe; UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis

Integrated Water Resources Management Institutions and Livelihoods under Stress Bottom-up Perspectives from Zimbabwe; UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis

The majority of people in Limpopo river basin depend on rainfed agriculture. Unfortunately the Limpopo is water scarce and parts of the basin such as Zimbabwe's Mzingwane catchment are under stress in terms of agro-ecological and socio-politicoeconomic conditions. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) has been adopted in the river basin in an attempt to improve water resources management. However it is not known whether or how IWRM has improved practices in water resources management and contributed towards improved livelihoods. This study used a bottom-up approach to analyse water management practices and livelihoods in the river basin. The objective of the study was to understand practices in water resources management at the local level and what drives those practices. Specifically the study analysed: practices in access to water for domestic and productive uses efforts at sustaining livelihoods and the environment water management for agriculture contestations over urban water services and river basin planning. The study showed the importance of context as a driver of practices in water resources management. The demonstrated influence of local level drivers on water resources management and livelihoods suggest that the challenges in water resources management cannot be solved outside of the wider socio-politico-economic realm. | Integrated Water Resources Management Institutions and Livelihoods under Stress Bottom-up Perspectives from Zimbabwe; UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis

GBP 175.00
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Advanced Steel Design of Structures

Advanced Steel Design of Structures

Advanced Steel Design of Structures examines the design principles of steel members under special loads and covers special geometric forms and conditions not typically presented in standard design books. It explains advanced concepts in a simple manner using numerous illustrative examples and MATLAB® codes. Features: Provides analysis of members under unsymmetrical bending Includes coverage of structures with special geometry and their use in offshore applications for ultra-deep water oil and gas exploration Presents numerical modeling and analysis of steel members under fire conditions impact and blast loads Includes MATLAB® examples that will aid in the capacity building of civil engineering students approaching this complex subject Written for a broad audience the presentation of design concepts of steel members will be suitable for upper-level undergraduate students. The advanced design theories for offshore structures under special loads will be an attractive feature for post-graduate students and researchers. Practicing engineers will also find the book useful as it includes numerous solved examples and practical tutorials.

GBP 99.99
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Tunnel Design Methods

Tunnel Design Methods

Tunnel Design Methods covers analytical numerical and empirical methods for the design of tunnels in soil and in rock. The material is intended for design engineers looking for detailed methods for graduate students who are interested in tunnelling and for researchers working on various aspects of ground-support interaction under static and seismic loading. The book is divided into seven chapters covering fundamental concepts on ground and support behavior and on ground-excavation-support interaction and provides detailed information on analytical and numerical methods used for the design of tunnels with applications and on the latest developments on empirical methods. The principles and formulations included are used throughout the book to provide insight into the response of tunnels under both simple and complex loading conditions thus providing the reader with fundamental understanding of tunnel behavior. Both authors have experience in tunnelling and have worked extensively in practice designing tunnels both in the United States and abroad and in research.

GBP 110.00
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Proteostasis and Proteolysis

Proteostasis and Proteolysis

Proteostasis integrates biological pathways controlling biogenesis trafficking folding and degradation of proteins. This book focuses on two protein breakdown/degradation processes (proteolysis) which are part of a normally functioning proteostatic system: the ubiquitin-proteasome system and autophagy. Chapter 2 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www. taylorfrancis. com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4. 0 license. | Proteostasis and Proteolysis

GBP 99.99
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Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

This reference book compiles updated research on non-coding RNAs and their role in producing high-yielding plants with higher productivity under changing climates. Plant non-coding RNAs are emerging as the key regulators of plant responses to climate change and environmental stresses. The book covers the sequencing identification prediction identification characterization and targets of non-coding RNAs to engineer high-yielding crops. It also includes in silico tools and databases to study them. Key features: Discusses the different types of non-coding RNAs including lnc-RNAs siRNA microRNAs and tasiRNAs Covers the role of plant non-coding RNAs in epigenetic regulation of environmental stress response and tolerance Reviews the role of non-coding RNAs under environmental stresses like drought water logging salinity extreme temperature UV heavy metals and xenobiotics Explores the use of non-coding RNAs in transgenic crops and genome editing Describes the biogenesis history and classification of non-coding RNAs in plants The book provides a mix of basic and advanced information for postgraduate students researchers and scientists in the fields of plant molecular biology biotechnology food security and agriculture. | Non-Coding RNAs Molecular Tools for Crop Improvement

GBP 140.00
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Elementary Excitations In Solids

Elementary Excitations In Solids

This text continues to fill the need to communicate the present view of a solid as a system of interacting particles which under suitable circumstances behaves like a collection of nearly independent elementary excitations. In addition to introducing basic concepts the author frequently refers to experimental data. Usually both the basic theory and the applications discussed deal with the behavior of '`'simple' metals rather than the '`'complicated' metals such as the transition metals and the rare earths. Problems have been included for most of the chapters. | Elementary Excitations In Solids

GBP 130.00
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Planetary Gear Trains

Planetary Gear Trains

This book provides comprehensive information for various planetary gear trains with practical applications and comprehensive references to technical articles. In the text's chapters readers can find all the information needed for various types of gear trains with illustrations and examples. The authors help gear designers to creatively understand the design of gears as well as master the mechanical calculations needed. Planetary Gear Trains is the most comprehensive and up-to-date work available in this key technical area. The book reflects not only teaching but also the practical experience of the authors. It was developed under the motto From practice to practice.

GBP 130.00
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Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Saline Environments

Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Saline Environments

Food production on present and future saline soils deserves the world’s attention particularly because food security is a pressing issue millions of hectares of degraded soils are available worldwide freshwater is becoming increasingly scarce and the global sea-level rise threatens food production in fertile coastal lowlands. Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Saline Environments aims to showcase the global potential of saline agriculture. The book covers the essential topics such as policy and awareness soil management future crops and genetic developments all supplemented by case studies that show how this knowledge has been applied. It offers an overview of current research themes and practical cases focused on enhancing food production on saline lands. FEATURES Describes the critical role of the revitalization of salt-degraded lands in achieving sustainability in agriculture on a global scale Discusses practical solutions toward using drylands and delta areas threatened by salinity for sustainable food production Presents strategies for adaptation to climate change and sea-level rise through food production under saline conditions Addresses the diverse aspects of crop salt tolerance and microbiological associations Highlights the complex problem of salinity and waterlogging and safer management of poor-quality water supplemented by case studies A PDF version of this book is available for free in Open Access at www. taylorfrancis. com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4. 0 license.

GBP 130.00
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DSC/HISS Modeling Applications for Problems in Mechanics Geomechanics and Structural Mechanics

DSC/HISS Modeling Applications for Problems in Mechanics Geomechanics and Structural Mechanics

Understanding the mechanical behavior of solids and contacts (interfaces and joints) is vital for the analysis design and maintenance of engineering systems. Materials may simultaneously experience the effects of many factors such as elastic plastic and creep strains; different loading (stress) paths; volume change under shear stress; and microcracking leading to fracture and failure strain softening or degradation. Typically the available models account for only one factor at a time; however the disturbed state concept (DSC) with the hierarchical single-surface (HISS) plasticity is a unified modeling approach that can allow for numerous factors simultaneously and in an integrated manner. DSC/HISS Modeling Applications for Problems in Mechanics Geomechanics and Structural Mechanics provides readers with comprehensive information including the basic concepts and applications for the DSC/HISS modeling regarding a wide range of engineering materials and contacts. Uniformity in format and content of each chapter will make it easier for the reader to appreciate the potential of using the DSC/HISS modeling across various applications. Features: • Presents a new and simplified way to learn characterizations and behaviors of materials and contacts under various conditions • Offers modeling applicable to several different materials including geologic (clays sands rocks) modified geologic materials (structured soils overconsolidated soils expansive soils loess frozen soils chemically treated soils) hydrate-bearing sediments and more.

GBP 89.99
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Cognition-Based Evolution Natural Cellular Engineering and the Intelligent Cell

Cognition-Based Evolution Natural Cellular Engineering and the Intelligent Cell

Cognition-Based Evolution is the first comprehensive alternative to 20th-century Neodarwinism proposing a radical 21st-century evolutionary framework with a novel point of origination: all cells are intelligent and must measure uncertain environmental information to sustain themselves. In Cognition-Based Evolution life is defined by cognition. From this differential stance evolutionary biology transforms into the science of why how what and with whom cells measure and communicate under stressful environmental conditions. Life's context is uncertain environmental information communication is its means and genes are its tools. Evolution is its yield as continuous non-random self-referential cellular problem-solving. | Cognition-Based Evolution Natural Cellular Engineering and the Intelligent Cell

GBP 140.00
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Intelligent Control of Robotic Systems

Intelligent Control of Robotic Systems

This book illustrates basic principles along with the development of the advanced algorithms to realize smart robotic systems. It speaks to strategies by which a robot (manipulators mobile robot quadrotor) can learn its own kinematics and dynamics from data. In this context two major issues have been dealt with; namely stability of the systems and experimental validations. Learning algorithms and techniques as covered in this book easily extend to other robotic systems as well. The book contains MATLAB- based examples and c-codes under robot operating systems (ROS) for experimental validation so that readers can replicate these algorithms in robotics platforms. | Intelligent Control of Robotic Systems

GBP 170.00
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Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Managing wastewater is a necessary task for small businesses and production facilities as well as for large industrial firms. Industrial Wastewater Treatment: A Guidebook presents an approach to successful selection development implementation and operation of industrial wastewater treatment systems for facilities of all sizes. It explains how to determine various properties about wastewater including how it is generated what its constituents are whether it meets regulatory requirements and whether or not it can be recycled. It describes methodologies for developing and maintaining a suitable treatment program determined by the type of company under consideration. Examples of treatment systems which have been installed in various types of businesses over the past several years are presented in a manner that clearly illustrates successful treatment methods.

GBP 140.00
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Design Engineer's Case Studies and Examples

Design Engineer's Case Studies and Examples

The Engineering Council (UK) have reported an encouraging increase in the applications for Engineering Technician (Eng. Tech) registration both from applicants following a work-based learning program and individuals without formal qualifications but who have verifiable competence through substantial working experiences and self-study. Design Engineer's Case Studies and Examples has been written for these young engineers. The contents have been selected on typical subjects that developing engineers may be expected to cover in their professional career and gives solutions to typical problems that may arise in mechanical design. The subjects covered include the following: Introduction to stress calculations Basic shaft design Beams under bending Keys and spline strength calculations Columns and struts Gears Material selection Conversions and general tables

GBP 175.00
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Incentive Systems for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Irrigated Agriculture in the MENA Region Evidence from Jordan and Tunisia

Incentive Systems for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Irrigated Agriculture in the MENA Region Evidence from Jordan and Tunisia

This study investigates the use of constructed wetlands as a cheaper and more effective alternative method of treating domestic wastewater in tropical environments. This book determines the technical viability of the model with respect to treatment performance under different operating conditions and the economic competitiveness of technology in Uganda and across the region. The Pilot Constructed Wetland investigated in this study was situated at the National Water and Swerage Corporation's Jinja Sewage Works at Kirinya Uganda. The study revealed the economic viability of constructed wetland systems in the tropical regions. These could be established at competitive costs with waste stabilisation ponds. | Incentive Systems for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Irrigated Agriculture in the MENA Region Evidence from Jordan and Tunisia

GBP 175.00
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Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering Fundamentals Technologies and Management Volume 1

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering Fundamentals Technologies and Management Volume 1

Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering Volume I - Fundamentals Technologies and Management is a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge about food engineering and processing under sustainable engineering perspective. This book includes disruptive approaches that will potentially enable the food industry for the transition to sustainable production. Divided into four parts the book explores (i) fundamentals of sustainable food (ii) conventional technologies in the food industry (iii) sustainabile emerging technologies in food industries and (iv) sustainable management in food industries. The book is an invaluable reference resource for students researchers graduates and professionals in general who wish to gain knowledge in the engineering and food processing area as well as about sustainable food industry practices. | Smart Food Industry: The Blockchain for Sustainable Engineering Fundamentals Technologies and Management Volume 1

GBP 140.00
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Geomorphology

Geomorphology

This book provides a detailed coverage of the landforms of Planet Earth and the processes that shaped them. The study of these morphologies some of which formed during past geological periods under environmental conditions very different from those of today makes it possible to reconstruct the evolution of relief and to infer environmental changes that have involved geological media the climate or human activity. A major advance of Geomorphology in recent decades is the development of techniques that make it possible to quantify morphogenetic processes and rates at which forms change under different environmental conditions. The development of Geochronology or absolute dating methods is helping us correct the limitations of relative dating that have prevailed in Geomorphology for many years. The ability to assign numerical ages to both landforms and deposits opens up multiple possibilities for reconstructing the evolution of relief making correlations calculating rates and estimating recurrence periods. A theme of major concern facing people today is the possible warming of the planet due to the release of greenhouse gases into the environment. Investigations conducted by the scientific community show that this temperature increase is at least partially anthropogenic. Given this more-than-probable cause and effect relationship the most sensible and prudent path is to design and apply mitigation measures to alleviate this heating that can negatively affect both the natural environment and human society. The information that Geomorphology can provide on the recent past (Historical Geomorphology) may be very useful in making predictions on the activity of these potentially dangerous processes in the future and on the possible effects of environmental changes. The aim of this book is to provide a general vision of the multiple aspects of Geomorphology and to provide a methodological foundation to approach

GBP 175.00
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Blockchain Technology Fundamentals Applications and Case Studies

Blockchain Technology Fundamentals Applications and Case Studies

This book presents a detailed exploration of adaption and implementation as well as a 360-degree view spectrum of blockchain technologies in real-world business applications. Blockchain is gaining momentum in all sectors. This book offers a collection of protocol standards issues security improvements applicability features and types of cryptocurrency in processing and through 5G technology. The book covers the evolution of blockchain from fundamental theories to present forms. It offers diversified business applications with usable case studies and provides successful implementations in cloud/edge computing smart city and IoT. The book emphasizes the advances and cutting-edge technologies along with the different tools and platforms. The primary audience for this book includes industry experts researchers graduates and under graduates practitioners and business managers who are engaged in blockchain and IoT-related technologies. | Blockchain Technology Fundamentals Applications and Case Studies

GBP 130.00
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Flood Hazard Mapping: Uncertainty and its Value in the Decision-making Process

Flood Hazard Mapping: Uncertainty and its Value in the Decision-making Process

Computers are increasingly used in the simulation of natural phenomena such as floods. However these simulations are based on numerical approximations of equations formalizing our conceptual understanding of flood flows. Thus model results are intrinsically subject to uncertainty and the use of probabilistic approaches seems more appropriate. Uncertain probabilistic floodplain maps are widely used in the scientific domain but still not sufficiently exploited to support the development of flood mitigation strategies. In this thesis the major sources of uncertainty in flood inundation models are analyzed resulting in the generation of probabilistic floodplain maps. The utility of probabilistic model output is assessed using value of information and the prospect theory. The use of these maps to support decision making in terms of floodplain development under flood hazard threat is demonstrated. | Flood Hazard Mapping: Uncertainty and its Value in the Decision-making Process

GBP 150.00
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