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  • Advances in Environmental Vibration and Transportation Geodynamics

    Proceedings of ISEV 2018

    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This volume presents papers from the 8th International Symposium on Environmental Vibration and Transportation Geodynamics (ISEV2018). It covers the latest advances in the areas of environmental vibrations, and its impact on dynamic vehicular loading, transportation infrastructures and the built environment. This volume will be of interest to policy-makers and researchers in academia, industry and ... Read more

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    Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
    This book focuses on understanding the characteristics of the marine environment; overall characteristic of the marine resources (especially the marine new energy) and their current utilization; important routes, channels, and ports; and the Maritime Silk Road from the perspective of international law. It also discusses the significance and opportunities of the Maritime Silk Road initiative, ... Read more

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