ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I am excited to announce our scientific research book about virtual prototype modeling and simulation of cable shovel is published. It took two years to finish this book. Many people offered their assistance in constructing and writing this book. They deserve a word to be grateful.
First of all, as the first author, I thank the second author, Dr. Samuel Frimpong, and the third author, Dr. Yi Zheng, for any direct and indirect contributions on this book. I appropriate you have been my supervisor and friend during the past decade.
Second of all, I give the thanks to my big family, ten members. I would like to tell you that you almost did your best support for me to work on this book. Without your spiritual encouragement, it would not have been possible for me to commit my research results to a book.
Third of all, I give my special gratitude to my parents, two knowledge and educational persons. You contributed your wisdom to mentor me and guard me. No matter what happened, you always told me to be optimistic to face it. Without your enthusiasm, I might not be able to write this book for seeking self-value.
Fourth of all, I salute my husband, a scientist，for several years' dedicated support. I appreciate your patience. You contributed your energy and time to take care of me. I would be lucky to have you as husband. You provided me extraordinary help in keeping and saving my research materials in a box which was collected in four countries, such as University of Science and Technology, Beijing; National University of Singapore, University of Alberta; and University of Missouri-Rolla and transferred them from China, Singapore, Canada, to the US (Missouri, Wisconsin and Texas).
Thanks to all contributors who related to this book! Your suggestions and excellent advice provided me with ideas to dig every chapter with greater depth and finally bring the book to completion.
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