This book presents both the fundamental theory and numerical calculations and field experiments used in a range of practical engineering projects. It not only provides theoretical formulations and various solutions, but also offers concrete methods to extend the life of existing bridge structures and presents a guide to the rational design of new bridges, such as high-speed railway bridges and long-span bridges. Further, it offers a reference resource for solving vehicle–structure dynamic ...

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has recently attracted considerable attention from both research and industrial communities. Numerous papers have been published regarding solving the resource- allocation problems in NFV, from various perspectives, considering different constraints, and adopting a range of techniques. However, it is difficult to get a clear impression of how to understand and classify different kinds of resource allocation problems in NFV and how to design solutions t...

The years 2021 to 2030 have been designated as "The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration". Ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation efforts face unprecedented challenges, especially in developing countries and areas, such as the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region. This huge HKH region, which includes areas in eight separate countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, India, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan), is a biodiversity hotspot with a vast array of ecosystems, ...

Survival On a Desert Island Party One (A Exciting Adventure Novels) 3666 of the Blue Star Era , the second season of "Desert Island Survival", a live broadcast feast that attracted global attention, kicked off. Hundreds of players will start a life-or-death contest on an uninhabited desert island. They are deprived of all modern assistance and face unknown challenges with only their hands and wisdom.

This open access book delves into methodologies for addressing prevalent statistical problems in supply chains—including prediction with multi-source data, density response prediction and ranking problems—leveraging model averaging techniques and numerical experiments. Its innovation lies in addressing uncertainty in model design and variable selection by integrating multiple viable candidate models instead of relying on a single one, while enhancing model performance through tailored mode...

In the heart of New York City, where skyscrapers pierce the clouds and fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye, a legend is reborn. Jackson, the young heir of the once-mighty Thompson Group, awakens from a coma to find his family's empire teetering on the brink of collapse. But this is no ordinary comeback story.With memories of his past life's glory and a mysterious Buddhist bead that channels spiritual energy, Jackson is not just a businessman—he's a cultivator. As he na...

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Getting all his levels and first time stolen by an undefeated, cheat-skill-using new adventurer?! Dive into a world where everyone has a special skill. Shu uses his Level 999 ability to save a newly reincarnated salaryman from a magical beast. After returning home and chatting over drinks, the salaryman's skill is revealed—he's a strong, top-tier adventurer with an incredible ability! But the way to activate his skill is only by…?! "Why don't we level up in bed…?"

Getting all his levels and first time stolen by an undefeated, cheat-skill-using new adventurer?! Dive into a world where everyone has a special skill. Shu uses his Level 999 ability to save a newly reincarnated salaryman from a magical beast. After returning home and chatting over drinks, the salaryman's skill is revealed—he's a strong, top-tier adventurer with an incredible ability! But the way to activate his skill is only by…?! "Why don't we level up in bed…?"

Getting all his levels and first time stolen by an undefeated, cheat-skill-using new adventurer?! Dive into a world where everyone has a special skill. Shu uses his Level 999 ability to save a newly reincarnated salaryman from a magical beast. After returning home and chatting over drinks, the salaryman's skill is revealed—he's a strong, top-tier adventurer with an incredible ability! But the way to activate his skill is only by…?! "Why don't we level up in bed…?"

Getting all his levels and first time stolen by an undefeated, cheat-skill-using new adventurer?! Dive into a world where everyone has a special skill. Shu uses his Level 999 ability to save a newly reincarnated salaryman from a magical beast. After returning home and chatting over drinks, the salaryman's skill is revealed—he's a strong, top-tier adventurer with an incredible ability! But the way to activate his skill is only by…?! "Why don't we level up in bed…?"