Neuromorphic Computing: Transforming Disaster Management and Resilience in Civil Engineering (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) - Softcover

Firoozi, Ali Akbar; Firoozi, Ali Asghar

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ISBN 10: 3031655486 ISBN 13: 9783031655487

Verlag: Springer, 2024

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This book delves into the transformative potential of neuromorphic computing within the field of civil engineering, specifically focusing on its application to disaster management. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, traditional disaster management systems face significant challenges in prediction accuracy, response time, and effective resource allocation. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the neural processes of the human brain, offers a revolutionary approach to addressing these challenges. Through an in-depth exploration, this book outlines the theoretical foundations of neuromorphic computing, its integration into smart infrastructure, and the development of advanced predictive models for natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and urban fires. Additionally, it examines the technical, ethical, and social considerations inherent in deploying these technologies, alongside a vision for their future development. The convergence of neuromorphic computing and civil engineering heralds a new era of enhanced resilience, where more informed, rapid, and effective disaster management strategies are not just a possibility but a reality. The book contributes to the discourse on leveraging cutting-edge computing technologies to foster safer, more resilient communities in the face of natural calamities.

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Dr. Ali Akbar Firoozi is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Botswana. As an innovative civil engineer with over years of comprehensive experience, he has pushed the boundaries of the discipline through his deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, structural mechanics, and geomechanics. His dedication to developing sustainable and intelligent infrastructure solutions has positioned him at the forefront of integrating advanced technological paradigms.

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This book delves into the transformative potential of neuromorphic computing within the field of civil engineering, specifically focusing on its application to disaster management. With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, traditional disaster management systems face significant challenges in prediction accuracy, response time, and effective resource allocation. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the neural processes of the human brain, offers a revolutionary approach to addressing these challenges. Through an in-depth exploration, this book outlines the theoretical foundations of neuromorphic computing, its integration into smart infrastructure, and the development of advanced predictive models for natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and urban fires. Additionally, it examines the technical, ethical, and social considerations inherent in deploying these technologies, alongside a vision for their future development. The convergence of neuromorphic computing and civil engineering heralds a new era of enhanced resilience, where more informed, rapid, and effective disaster management strategies are not just a possibility but a reality. The book contributes to the discourse on leveraging cutting-edge computing technologies to foster safer, more resilient communities in the face of natural calamities.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3031655486
• ISBN 13: 9783031655487
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 100
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