This open access book reports on innovative methods technologies and strategies for mastering
uncertainty in technical systems. Despite the fact that current research on uncertainty is
mainly focusing on uncertainty quantification and analysis this book gives emphasis to
innovative ways to master uncertainty in engineering design production and product usage
alike. It gathers authoritative contributions by more than 30 scientists reporting on years of
research in the areas of engineering applied mathematics and law thus offering a timely
comprehensive and multidisciplinary account of theories and methods for quantifying data model
and structural uncertainty and of fundamental strategies for mastering uncertainty. It covers
key concepts such as robustness flexibility and resilience in detail. All the described
methods technologies and strategies have been validated with the help of three technical
systems i.e. the Modular Active Spring-Damper System the Active Air Spring and the 3D Servo
Press which have been in turn developed and tested during more than ten years of cooperative
research. Overall this book offers a timely practice-oriented reference guide to graduate
students researchers and professionals dealing with uncertainty in the broad field of
mechanical engineering.
