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2 “... and professional courses, it will also appeal to students in related disciplines and those following postgraduate...”

3 Table of Contents: “...1. Introduction -- 1.1 Aim of the book -- 1.2 State of the art. Main research trends -- 1.3 Scope...”

4 “... profession is called upon to respond to new challenges. It is recognized that these challenges...”

5 “... the composition of this book. The contents of this book will be useful to students, professionals, and researchers...”

6 “...: Steel shaped his professional life as a mechanical engineer, rolling mill operator, researcher, salesman...”