Li Yi: 33 books
Chinese in Colonial Burma
A Migrant Community in A Multiethnic State
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2017
Using previously unexplored archives from colonial institutions and individuals, and primary materials produced by the Burmese Chinese, this comprehensive study investigates over a century of history of the Burmese Chinese under British colonial rule. Due to the peculiar position of Burma in the British...
Law, Economics and Finance of the Real Estate Market
A Perspective of Hong Kong and Singapore
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2014
The symbiosis between the law, economics and finance is evidenced in our daily lives. This book elucidates the relationship between these factors in Singapore and Hong Kong in direct and indirect real estate market. In Singapore, for example, there is an inseparable relationship between law, economics,...
by Rita Yi Man Li, Kwong Wing Chau
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2016
This book explores how econometric modelling can be used to provide valuable insight into international housing markets. Initially describing the role of econometrics modelling in real estate market research and how it has developed in recent years, the book goes on to compare and contrast the impact...
by Bing Guan, Taihui Guo, Zhonghua Guo
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2015
This volume theorizes the concept of citizenship in contemporary China by probing into the formation of Chinese citizenship and synthesizing the practices of citizenship by different social groups. The first section, “Imagining Chinese Citizenship,” analyses how Chinese citizenship was first imagined...
Computational Intelligence Assisted Design
In Industrial Revolution 4.0
Language: English
Release Date: June 19, 2018
Computational Intelligence Assisted Design framework mobilises computational resources, makes use of multiple Computational Intelligence (CI) algorithms and reduces computational costs. This book provides examples of real-world applications of technology. Case studies have been used to show the integration...
by Sheldon Gen, Qian Guo, Shiyuan Hao
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2010
China is a multiethnic country with vast territory, a land of diverse ecosystems. With the drive for industrialization in China and the implementation of 'western grand development' strategy in western regions, both governments and people face great challenges in environmental protection and sustainable...
Integrated River Basin Management
Practice Guideline for the IO Table Compilation and CGE Modeling
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2014
Establishing multi-scale optimal water allocation modes which takes the enhancement of utilization efficiency as core is a research hotspot for the international water resources management of river basins. This book aims to introduce how to compile the first set of county-level IO tables involving...
An Economic Analysis on Automated Construction Safety
Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2017
This book addresses information technologies recently applied in the field of construction safety. Combining case studies, literature reviews and interviews to study the issue, it presents cutting-edge applications of various information technologies (ITs) in construction in different parts of the...
Construction Safety and Waste Management
An Economic Analysis
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2014
This monograph presents an analysis of construction safety problems and on-site safety measures from an economist’s point of view. The book includes examples from both emerging countries, e.g. China and India, and developed countries, e.g. Australia and Hong Kong. Moreover, the author covers an...
Assessment of Environmental Impact by Grocery Shopping Bags
An Eco-Functional Approach
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2013
This book reviews the manufacturing processes of different shopping bags used for grocery purposes, life cycle impacts, modelling of life cycle impacts, carbon and eco-footprints in different countries, consumption of shopping bags in different countries, consumer behaviour of shopping bags in various...
by Rita Yi Man Li, Sun Wah Poon
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
A close-to-ideal blend of suburb and city, speedy construction of towers of Babylon, the sparkling proportion of glass and steel buildings’ facade at night showcase the wisdom of humans. They also witness the footsteps, sweats and tears of architects and engineers. Unfortunately, these signatures...
by Zhijun Li, Yuanqing Xia, Chun-Yi Su
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2015
This book describes a unified framework for networked teleoperation systems involving multiple research fields: networked control systems for linear and nonlinear forms, bilateral teleoperation, trilateral teleoperation, multilateral teleoperation and cooperative teleoperation. It closely examines...
Theories, Methods and Numerical Technology of Sheet Metal Cold and Hot Forming
Analysis, Simulation and Engineering Applications
Language: English
Release Date: July 23, 2012
Over the last 15 years, the application of innovative steel concepts in the automotive industry has increased steadily. Numerical simulation technology of hot forming of high-strength steel allows engineers to modify the formability of hot forming steel metals and to optimize die design schemes. Theories,...
by Daniel Lu, Yi (Grace) Li, C.P. Wong
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2009
“Electrical Conductive Adhesives with Nanotechnologies” begins with an overview of electronic packaging and discusses the various adhesives options currently available, including lead-free solder and ECAs (Electrically Conductive Adhesives). The material presented focuses on the three ECA categories...