Civil engineering, surveying and building Books

Wind forces from extreme wind events are the dominant loading for many parts of the world, exacerbated by climate change and the continued construction of tall buildings and structures. This authoritative source, for practising and academic structural engineers and graduate students, ties the principles of wind loads on structures to the relevant aspects of meteorology, bluff-body aerodynamics, probability and statistics, and structural dynamics.This new edition covers: Climate change effects on extreme winds particularly those from tropical cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons Modelling of potential wind vulnerability and damage Developments in extreme value probability analysis of extreme wind speeds and directions Explanation of the difference between return period' and average recurrence interval', as well as bootstrapping' techniques for deriving confidence limits Wind over water, an

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Book SynopsisWritten to Eurocode 7 and the UK National AnnexUpdated to reflect the current usage of Eurocode 7, along with relevant parts of the British Standards, Pile Design and Construction Practice, Sixth Edition maintains the empirical correlations of the originalâcombining practical know how with scientific knowledge âand emphasizing relevant principles and applications of soil mechanics and design. Contractors, geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists responsible for designing and constructing piled foundations can find the most current types of pile, piling equipment, and relevant methods in this latest work. The book summarizes recent changes, including new codified design procedures addressing design parameters and partial safety factors. It also presents several examples, many based on actual problems.Broad and Comprehensive In Its Coverage Trade Review "If you work in the ground engineering sector then this is a must for your bookshelf. ... Now in its sixth edition, this book adheres (excuse the pun) to the guiding principles of the first… New material extends to the consideration of new codified design procedures such as Eurocodes, the use and development of larger more powerful pile installation equipment and new methods of analysis based on current innovation and research."—Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 2015 "This is the standard of care, the ultimate, practical arbitrator."—Donald A Bruce, Geosystems LP "The book gives a comprehensive overview of the piling techniques in common use, their advantages and disadvantages. This information gives a sound basis for the selection of a given technique. Design of piles to Eurocode 7 is well described and all the general pile installation methods covered."—Hilary Skinner, Donaldson Associates Ltd "If you work in the ground engineering sector then this is a must for your bookshelf. ... Now in its sixth edition, this book adheres (excuse the pun) to the guiding principles of the first… New material extends to the consideration of new codified design procedures such as Eurocodes, the use and development of larger more powerful pile installation equipment and new methods of analysis based on current innovation and research."—Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, November 2015 "This is the standard of care, the ultimate, practical arbitrator."—Donald A Bruce, Geosystems LP "The book gives a comprehensive overview of the piling techniques in common use, their advantages and disadvantages. This information gives a sound basis for the selection of a given technique. Design of piles to Eurocode 7 is well described and all the general pile installation methods covered."—Hilary Skinner, Donaldson Associates Ltd Table of ContentsGeneral principles and practices. Types of pile. Piling equipment and methods. Calculating the resistance of piles to compressive loads. Pile groups under compressive loading. Design of piled foundations to resist uplift and lateral loading. Some aspects of the structural design of piles and pile groups. Piling for marine structures. Miscellaneous piling problems. Durability of piled foundations. Ground investigations, piling contracts, and pile testing. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisPiling is a fast moving field and recent years have seen major advances in theory, methods, testing procedures and equipment. Some of these changes have been driven by the need for economies and efficiency, reduced spoil production and new methods of pile bore support. Advances in theoretical analyses allow pile design to be refined so that piles and pile groups perform to better advantage.This third edition of the well established book has been comprehensively updated. It provides an accessible and well-illustrated account of design techniques, methods of testing and analysis of piles, with a marked emphasis on practice but with design methods that incorporate the most recent advances in piling theory. Piling Engineering is written for geotechnical engineers, consultants and foundation contractors. It is also a useful reference for academics and advanced students on courses in piling, practical site investigation and foundation design and constrTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Site Investigation for Piling 3. Basic Piling methods 4. Design of Single Piles 5. Design of Pile Groups 6. Retaining Walls 7. Problems in Pile Construction 8. Integrity Testing 9. Pile Testing 10. Choice of Piling Method and Economics of Design

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Book SynopsisIntermediate foundations are used as anchors for floating platforms and ancillary structures, foundations for steel jackets, and to support seafloor equipment and offshore wind turbines. When installed by suction, they are an economical alternative to piling, and also may be completely removed. They are usually circular in plan and are essentially rigid when laterally loaded. Length to diameter embedment ratios, L/D, generally vary between 0.5 and 10, spanning the gap between shallow and deep foundations, although these are indicative boundaries and the response, rather than the embedment ratio, defines an intermediate foundation.The first chapters introduce foundation types; compare shallow, intermediate and deep foundation models and design; define unique design issues that make intermediate foundations distinct from shallow and deep foundations, as well as list their hazards that mainly occur during installation. Later chapters cover installation, in-place resistance and iTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Offshore Foundation Types and Mode of Operation. 3. Loads. 4. Marine Geology. 5. Loading Conditions and Soil Drainage. 6. Hazards, Uncertainties and Risk Minimisation. 7. Investigation Programs. 8. Design Basis. 9. Installation, Retrieval and Removal. 10. In-Place Resistance. 11. In-Place Response. 12. Miscellaneous Design Considerations

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Book SynopsisAs usage of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. Currently in its third edition, this set of contracts is different to others in concept as well as format, so users may well find themselves needing a helping hand along the way.Understanding the NEC3 ECC Contract uses plain English to lead the reader through the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contractâs key features, including: main and secondary options the use of early warnings programme provisions payment compensation events preparing and assessing tenders Common problems experienced when using the Engineering and Construction Contract are signalled to the reader throughout, and the correct way of reading each clause explained. The way the contract effects procurement processes, dispute resolution, project management, and risk management are all addressed in order to direct the user to best practice.Written for construction professionals, by a practicing international construction contract consultant, this handbook is the most straightforward, balanced and practical guide to the NEC3 ECC available. An ideal companion for employers, contractors, project managers, supervisors, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, and anyone else interested in working successfully with the NEC3 ECC. Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction 1. Early Warnings 2. Design 3. Time 4. Testing & Defects 5. Payment 6. Compensation Events 7. Title 8. Insurance 9. Termination 10. Disputes 11. Tenders

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Book SynopsisWritten at a level that is accessible to students in all disciplines, Introduction to Environmental Management, Second Edition translates complex environmental issues into practical and understandable terms. The book provides students and practitioners an understanding of the regulations, pollutants, and waste management issues that can be applied in various related environmental fields and industries. This new edition is updated throughout and adds eleven new chapters, including coverage of water conservation, water toxins, measurement methods, desalination, industrial ecology, legal issues, and more. Features: Updated throughout and includes eleven all-new chapters Reviews the specialized literature on pollution prevention, sustainability, and the role of optimization in water treatment and related areas, as well as references for further reading Provides illustrative examples and case studies that complement the text throughout Includes ancillary exams and a solutions manual for adopting instructors This book serves as a complete teaching tool, offering a combination of insightful coverage, concise language, and convenient pedagogical features, and supplies practical guidance that will aid students and practitioners alike.

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Book SynopsisThis book describes the underlying behaviour of steel and concrete bridge decks. It shows how complex structures can be analysed with physical reasoning and relatively simple computer models and without complicated mathematics.Trade Review"This is the second edition of a book which, since its first publication in 1976, has become one of the most widely used in bridge design offices...The first edition was the best book of its kind. The second edition is better." - New Civil Engineer"The first edition will be familiar to most bridge engineers, who will only need to be assured that the high standard set there has been maintained." - The Structural Engineer"This is the second edition of a book which, since its first publication in 1976, has become one of the most widely used in bridge design offices...The first edition was the best book of its kind. The second edition is better." - New Civil Engineer"The first edition will be familiar to most bridge engineers, who will only need to be assured that the high standard set there has been maintained." - The Structural EngineerTable of ContentsPreface. Structural forms and calculation methods. Beam decks and frames. Slab decks. Beam-and-slab decks. Multicellular decks. Box-girder decks. Space frame methods and slab membrane action. Shear lag and edge stiffening. Skew, tapered and curved decks. Distribution coefficients. Temperature and prestress loading. Harmonic analysis and folded plate theory. Finite element method. Stiffnesses of supports and foundations. Appendices. A: Product integrals. Functions of load on a single span. Harmonic components. B: Calculation of torsion constants for solid beams. Author index. Subject index.

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Book SynopsisThe aim of the studies presented in this report is the implementation of rational concepts and testing procedures for the design and manufacture of bituminous materials for applications in pavement construction. Practical test procedures are recommended for binder evaluation, mix design and performance assessment of bituminous materials. The three main topics addressed are binder testing, mix design and mechanical testing of mixtures. Each is examined through interlaboratory tests and there is a literary review of existing practices and methods for the production of polymer modified binders, mixture design and the mechanical properties of mixtures.Trade Review'At a time of profound changes in experimental procedures and specifications for asphalts, this book will be a source of information and reference not only for research scientists but also for highway engineers and practitioners ' - IAT NewsTable of ContentsBituminous binders. Testing and appraisal of polymer modified road bitumens. Interlaboratory tests on the rheology of bituminous binders. Mixture design. State of the art report on mix design. Interlaboratory tests on mix design. Mechanical testing of mixtures. State of the art on complex modulus and fatigue of bituminous mixes. Interlaboratory tests on modulus and fatigue testing

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Book SynopsisAt some time 30% of the worldâs land mass was covered by glaciers leaving substantial deposits of glacial soils under major conurbations in Europe, North and South America, New Zealand, Europe and Russia. For instance, 60% of the UK has been affected, leaving significant glacial deposits under major conurbations where two thirds of the population live. Glacial soils are composite soils with significant variations in composition and properties and are recognised as challenging soils to deal with. Understanding the environment in which they were formed and how this affects their behaviour are critical because they do not always conform to classic theories of soil mechanics.This book is aimed at designers and contractors working in the construction and extractive industries to help them mitigate construction hazards on, with or in glacial deposits. These soils increase risks to critical infrastructure which, in the UK includes the majority of the road and raTrade Review"I know that this one is a book I shall acquire and use... it is a book that merits reading from cover to cover.It was a delight to see a book on engineering that recognizes the important role of geological processes in forming soils, therefore explaining their properties and behavior."-- Eddie Bromhead, retired professor and consulting engineer"This authoritative and well referenced book contains a wealth of information about glaciation, glacial geology and the engineering aspects of construction on and in glacial deposits."-- John Hudson, Imperial College, London and past president International Society of Rock Mechanics"I know that this one is a book I shall acquire and use... it is a book that merits reading from cover to cover.It was a delight to see a book on engineering that recognizes the important role of geological processes in forming soils, therefore explaining their properties and behavior."-- Eddie Bromhead, retired professor and consulting engineer"This authoritative and well referenced book contains a wealth of information about glaciation, glacial geology and the engineering aspects of construction on and in glacial deposits."-- John Hudson, Imperial College, London and past president International Society of Rock MechanicsTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1.1 Introduction1.2 Glaciation1.3 Engineering glacial soils1.4 Glacial Soil 1.5 The evolution of glacial geology1.6 ‘The past is the key to the present‘1.7 ‘Glacial soils are the most variable of all soils’1.8 ‘We know more about the stars above us than the soils beneath our feet’ (Leonardo da Vinci, c 1600)1.9 ObservationsChapter 2 Glacial Geology2.1 Introduction2.2 Glacial Soils2.2.1 Facies2.2.2 Primary Deposits2.2.2.1 Subglacial Traction Till2.2.2.1.1 Glaciotectonite2.2.2.1.2 Deformation Till2.2.2.1.3 Lodgement Till2.2.2.1.4 Comminution Till2.2.2.2 Melt Out Till2.2.3 Secondary Deposits2.2.3.1 Glaciofluvial Deposits2.2.3.2 Glacial Sedimentation2.2.3.2.1 Glaciolacustrine Deposits2.2.3.2.2 Glaciomarine Deposits2.3 Glacial Landforms2.3.1 Subglacial Landforms Formed by Ice2.3.1.1 Drumlins2.3.1.2 Flutes2.3.1.3 Rogens (ribbed moraines)2.3.1.4 Erratics2.3.2 Subglacial Landforms Formed by Water 2.3.3 Ice Margin Moraines2.3.3.1 Push Moraines2.3.3.2 Dump Moraines2.3.3.3 Ablation Moraines2.3.4 Glaciofluvial Ice Marginal Landforms2.4 Glacial Land systems2.5 Glacial Dynamics2.5.1 Glacier Movement due to Substrate Deformation2.5.2 Sliding2.5.3 Friction and Sliding2.5.4 Erosion2.5.5 Deposition2.6 Subglacial Deformation2.6.1 Hydraulic Conditions2.6.2 Deformation2.6.3 Local Deformation2.7 ObservationsChapter 3 Ground Investigation 3.1 Introduction3.2 Design of a Ground Investigation3.3 Desk Study3.4 Site Reconnaissance 3.5 Preliminary Investigation3.6 The Main I

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Book SynopsisCuring is one of those activities that every civil engineer and construction worker has heard of, but in reality does not worry about much. In practice, curing is often low on the list of priorities on the construction site, particularly when budgets and timelines are under pressure. Yet the increasing demands being placed on concrete mixtures also mean that they are less forgiving than in the past. Therefore, any activity that will help improve hydration and so performance, while reducing the risk of cracking, is becoming more important. Curing Concrete explains exactly why curing is so important and shows you how to best do it.The book covers: The fundamentals behind hydration How curing affects the properties of concrete, improving its long-term performance What curing technologies and techniques you can use for different applications How to effectively specify, provide, aTrade Review"This book explains exactly why curing is so important and shows you how best to do it... There are numerous examples of how curing (or a lack of it) has affected concrete performance in real-world situations. These include examples from hot and cold climates, as well as those related to high-performance concretes. This book is aimed at construction professionals who want to ensure the quality and durability of their concrete structures and demonstrates that curing is well worth the extra effort and cost."—Concrete, October 2014 "I like the tone and level of the book. While it deals with a critical technical issue, it does so in a manner that makes it immediately attractive and intelligible to the ‘real’ people who have to worry about curing. This will be a great book for site personnel and mid-level managers, as well as students and other practitioners of concrete, to use in order to inform themselves about curing and to help in doing it properly. The book is clear and concise without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail. While some background in cement and concrete is probably needed, the book manages to deal with fairly complex issues in a readily understandable way…"––Prof. M.G. Alexander, University of Cape Town, South Africa "This book is a practical yet comprehensive guide for anyone who is involved in concrete construction. It first describes the role curing plays in the hydration process, what properties are influenced by curing, guidance in the application and use of curing, how to measure and specify, and finally real-world guidance drawn from the experiences of others. … Overall, this is an excellent publication that presents fundamental concepts of concrete curing with a practical application of real-world expertise drawn from well-respected practitioners. Why we cure, how to specify it, and what the benefits will be are well presented."––Jim Grove, P.E., Global Consulting Inc., Ames, Iowa, USA "A l Table of ContentsIntroduction: References. Cementitious Materials Chemistry and Hydration: Introduction. Portland Cement. Supplementary Cementitious Materials. Hydration. Mix Design and Proportioning. Effects of Water. Temperature Effects. Summary. References. Benefits of Curing on Concrete Performance: Introduction. Cracking. Durability. Strength. Modulus of Elasticity. Creep. Sustainability. References. Curing in Practice: Introduction. Selecting Curing Methods. Temperature Control. Moisture Control. Where, When, and How Long? References. Measurement and Specifications: Balancing Theory and Practice. Heating and Cooling. Moisture Control. International Specifications. Verification of Curing. Guide Specification. Payment. References. Real-World Experience: Introduction. Hot Climate. Cold Climate. High-Performance Concrete. Performance Parameters. Specifications and Testing. Summary. References.

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Book SynopsisIncludes Case Studies from a Range of Event SitesIntroduction to Crowd Science examines the growing rate of crowd-related accidents and incidents around the world. Using tools, methods, and worked examples gleaned from over 20 years of experience, this text provides an understanding of crowd safety. It establishes how crowd accidents and incidents (specifically mass fatalities in crowded spaces) can occur. The author explores the underlying causes and implements techniques for crowd risk analysis and crowd safety engineering that can help minimize and even eliminate occurrences altogether. Understand Overall Crowd Dynamics and Levels of Complex StructureThe book outlines a simple modeling approach to crowd risk analysis and crowds safety in places of public assembly. With consideration for major events, and large-scale urban environments, the material focuses on the practical elemeTrade Review"Really excellent work. It does a good job of taking a very sophisticated topic and making it accessible for an educated reader."—Tracy Pearl, Florida International UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction. Crowd risk analysis. Causality. Crowd science. Crowd and event modelling. Case studies and examples. Control room applications. The way forward. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisVectors and Tensors.- The Geometry of Deformation.- The Transmission of Force.- Elastic Constitutive Theory.- Boundary Value Problems in Elasticity.- The Ritz Method of Approximation.- The Linear Theory of Beams.- The Linear Theory of Plates.- Energy Principles and Static Stability.- Fundamental Concepts in Static Stability.- The Planar Buckling of Beams.- Numerical Computation for Nonlinear Problems.Table of ContentsVectors and Tensors.- The Geometry of Deformation.- The Transmission of Force.- Elastic Constitutive Theory.- Boundary Value Problems in Elasticity.- The Ritz Method of Approximation.- The Linear Theory of Beams.- The Linear Theory of Plates.- Energy Principles and Static Stability.- Fundamental Concepts in Static Stability.- The Planar Buckling of Beams.- Numerical Computation for Nonlinear Problems.

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Book SynopsisDetermination of Metals in Natural and Treated Waters draws together all the available literature and presents in a systematic fashion the latest analytical techniques for detecting metals in non-saline and saline natural and treated water. Broad outlines of different methods and their applicability in certain situations are given allowing the chemist to choose appropriate test methods.This volume is an essential reference for environmental analytical chemists, toxicologists and the medical community in the water, agrochemistry, fisheries and waste management industries and the public sector, including enforcement and public health.Trade ReviewIt is impressive to see a book of almost 1200 pages from a single author but the topic represents probably the most broadly studies area of environmental analysis until now and a comprehensive coverage leads to such a heavyweight Hendrik Emons - The Royal Society of ChemistryIt is impressive to see a book of almost 1200 pages from a single author but the topic represents probably the most broadly studies area of environmental analysis until now and a comprehensive coverage leads to such a heavyweight Hendrik Emons - The Royal Society of ChemistryTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Rationale, Analysis of Water Samples. 2. Cations in Natural Waters. 3. Cations in Surface, Ground and Mineral Water. 4. Cations in Potable Waters. 5. Cations in Aquetous Precipitation. 6. Cations in Seawater. 7. Cations in Estuary, Bay and Coastal Waters. 8. Cations in Waste Waters. 9. Cations in Sewage Effluents. 10. Cations in Trade Effluents. 11. Cations in High Purity Boiler and Nuclear Reactor Waters. 12. Radioactive Elements. 13. Miscellaneous Measurement. 14. On-Site Measuring Instruments. 15. On-line Process Measuring Instruments. 16. Sampling Techniques. 17. Sample Preservation and Storage. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis general treatise on precast concrete reflects Maurice Levittâs extensive experience in the construction industry and as a researcher and consultant. It gives detailed coverage of the subject from the material's properties through its manufacture and quality control, and on to specialist topics such as accelerated curing and use in hot and cold climates. It then looks at the properties of precast concrete and its performance in situ before covering standards and testing and then the issues of finishing, repair and jointing.A wide range of professionals in both the civil engineering and general construction sectors should find this an invaluable reference for its guidance on the range of practical questions they can expect to encounter. It will also be useful for students at graduate level.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Ingredients 2. Reinforcement, Prestressing, Hardware 3. Moulds 4. Production Control 5. Labour-Intensive Processes 6. Machine-Intensive Processes 7. Accelerated Curing 8. Hot and Cold Climates 9. Properties and Performance 10. Standards, Testing and Quality 11. Finishing, Repairing and Jointing. References

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Geotechnical Processes will cover the elements of ground treatment and improvement, from the control of groundwater, drilling and grouting to ground anchors and electro-chemical hardening.Trade Review"...delivers what it promises...will certainly appeal to students wishing to grasp the main principles and applications... the reader who absorbs the knowledge transmitted within the pages of this slim volume will be well prepared for dealing in a practical way with problematic ground encountered on site."Mike Rosenbaum Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology'An absolutely first class book, in content and style.' – Lecturer, Edge Hill University'...delivers what it promises...will certainly appeal to students wishing to grasp the main principles and applications... the reader who absorbs the knowledge transmitted within the pages of this slim volume will be well prepared for dealing in a practical way with problematic ground encountered on site.'Mike Rosenbaum Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology'An absolutely first class book, in content and style.' – Lecturer, Edge Hill UniversityTable of Contents1. Ground Investigation 2. Decision-Making Charts 3. Groundwater Control: General Considerations 4. Groundwater Control: Removal Methods 5. Groundwater Control: Exclusion Methods 6. Ground Improvement 7. Ground Improvement by Grouting 8. Cavity Stabilisation 9. Ground Anchors 10. Pile Grouting 11. Plant for Geotechnical Processes

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Book SynopsisThe contamination of both drinking and recreational water supplies by cyanobacteria is increasingly a cause for concern worldwide. While contamination causes livestock deaths with relative frequency, acute poisoning is rare in humans. However, there is growing apprehension over the possible role of cylindrospermopsins and microcystins in gastrointestinal and liver cancer. Cyanobacterial Toxins of Drinking Water Supplies provides an articulate account of the biology, chemistry, toxicology, and human health implications of cylindrospermopsins and microcystins, and their occurrence in water supplies. It discusses effective methods of prevention, mitigation, and remediation of cyanobacterial blooms in reservoirs. The book presents novel and traditional approaches to water treatment for the elimination of these toxins. Written by a renowned expert who plays an instrumental role in revising the World Health Organization's drinking water guidelines for cyanotoxins, the book uses thTrade Review“This book covers the biology, chemistry, toxicology, and human health implications of cylindro-spermopsins and microcystins, as well as their occurrence in water supplies. Written by an expert in the field, the book discusses effective methods of prevention, mitigation, and remediation of cyanobacterial blooms in reservoirs and presents both new and traditional approaches for treating water to eliminate these toxins. … ” — In Journal of The Awwa, June 2007Table of ContentsIntroduction. Toxic cyanobacteria and their identification. Toxin chemistry and biosynthesis. Cyanobacterial ecology. Cyanobacterial poisoning of livestock and mankind. Cylindrospermopsin toxicity. Microcystin toxicity. Risk and safety from drinking water. Monitoring of reservoirs for toxic cyanobacteria and analysis of nutrients in water. Detection and analysis of cylindrospermopsins and microcystins. Prevention, mitigation and remediation of cyanobacterial blooms in reservoirs. Water treatment. Emerging issues. Index.

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Book SynopsisComprising the Proceedings of the International Workshop on State-of-the-Art Hydraulic Engineering held in Bari, Italy on 16-19 February 2004, this volume presents an in-depth investigation of the energy loss of skimming flows under a range of discharges, step and dam heights, and channel slopes. Including a wealth of information, the volume is divided into the following key sections: air-water flows and transitional flows; stepped chute and transitional flows; environmental and coastal hydraulics with dispersion in estuaries and jets; and transitional flows. Fluvial, Environmental and Coastal Developments in Hydraulic Engineering constitutes a comprehensive and systematic analysis of topics, including certain findings and discussions which are virtually unprecedented in hydraulic literature. As such, the volume is undoubtedly an important one, and will prove to be of particular interest to scientists and students of hydraulics and fluid mechanics, engineers, and specialistTable of ContentsPrefaceAir-water flows/Transitional flowsStepped chute/Transitional flowsEnvironmental and coastal hydraulics with dispersion in estuaries and jetsTransitional flowsAcknowledgementsAuthor index

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Book SynopsisWith Africa''s water resources constantly threatened by an increasing population and the resultant rise in water demand, together with the stresses of water use for various activities, desertification, climate change, and other interventions in the water cycle by man, it is vital that the water resources in arid and semi-arid regions are developed and managed in a sustainable and integrated manner. In Water Resources of Arid Areas, these key factors are explored and examined by leading experts, concentrating in particular upon the question of groundwater recharge and dividing discussion into the following sections: natural and artificial groundwater recharge; socio-economic aspects of water demand management; geophysical, GIS and remote sensing techniques for groundwater exploration; climate change and its impact on water resources; vulnerability and risk assessment; and water management. Comprising the Proceedings of the International Conference on Water Resources of Ari

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Book SynopsisBiannually since 1994, the European Conference on Product and Process Modelling in the Building and Construction Industry has provided a review of research, given valuable future work outlooks, and provided a communication platform for future co-operative research and development at both European and global levels.This volume, of special interest to researchers, developers and end-users in product and process modelling and construction informatics, contains the proceedings of the 5th ECPPM conference, held in September 2004. It provides a comprehensive overview of European research, as well as an insight in US, Canadian and Australian research. It also highlights perspectives of ambient intelligence and recent industry developments, and in addition, presents the latest developments in e-work and e-business, virtual enterprising, and collaborative work, as well as related best-practice industry examples.Table of ContentsPreface OrganizationKeynote papersProduct modelling technologyProcess modelling technologyOntologieseWork and eBusinessCollaborative workingMobile computingKnowledge managementConstruction site and project managementSeismic risk and environmental managementIT supported architectural designAuthor index

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Book SynopsisThis progressive volume of lectures, written by leading experts on current developments in the field, is a must-read for engineers in physics, mechanics and engineering applications alike. Focusing on both continuous and discontinuous modelling, this topical symposium raises the issue of cohesive-frictional materials and the importance of understanding their mechanical behaviour in determining their correct use in engineering and scientific applications. A subject that has attracted a great deal of attention from scientists and engineers, from a variety of fields, this book is not only essential reading for professionals within the discipline, but also an insightful text for graduates wanting to learn more about the topic.Table of ContentsPrefaceGranular materials & mechanicsDiscrete modelingDiscontinuum vs. continuumContinous modellingRegularizationLocalization & fractureAuthor index

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Book SynopsisThe development of water resources is a key element in the socio-economic development of many regions in the world. Water availability and rainfall are unequally distributed both in space and time, so dams play a vital role, there being few viable alternatives for storing water. Dams hold a prime place in satisfying the ever-increasing demand for power, irrigation and drinking water, for protection of man, property and environment from catastrophic floods, and for regulating the flow of rivers. Dams have contributed to the development of civilization for over 2,000 years. Worldwide there are some 45,000 large dams listed by ICOLD, which have a height over 15 meters. Today, in western countries, where most of the water resources have been developed, the safety of the existing dams and measures for extending their economical life are of prime concern. In developing countries the focus is on the construction of new dams. The proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Dam EngineTable of ContentsForewordPrefaceConference organizationHistory of the conferenceKeynote papers Limit states assessment for earthquake resistance of gravity dams based on crack propagation analysis Continuous compaction control (CCC) for fill dams and roller compacted concrete dams Some recent innovative techniques in the design and construction of high dams in China Design and study on the layout of the Three Gorges Project of the Yangtze river Development of theory and methods on high dam structural analysis Dynamic and pseudo-static failure analyses of embankment dams Summarization of Xiluodu concrete arch dam design Dam safety aspects of reservoir-triggered seismicity Benefits of strong motion instrumentation of large dams Technical papersAuthor index

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Book SynopsisIdeal for undergraduates of geotechnical engineering for civil engineers, this established textbook sets out the basic theories of soil mechanics in a clear and straightforward way; combining both classical and critical state theories and giving students a good grounding in the subject which will last right through into a career as a geotechnical engineer.The subject is broken down into discrete topics which are presented in a series of short, focused chapters with clear and accessible text that develops from the purely theoretical to discussing practical applications. Soil behaviour is described by relatively simple equations with clear parameters while a number of worked examples and simple experimental demonstrations are included to illustrate the principles involved and aid reader understanding.Trade Review"Possibly the best text book for supporting an introductory course on soil mechanics, and one which is uniquely leavened by reference to everyday observations."- David White, GéotechniqueTable of ContentsSimple Experiments 1. Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering 2. Basic Mechanics 3. Material Behaviour 4. Structure of the Earth 5. Classification 6. Pore Pressure, Effective Stress, Drainage 7. Laboratory Testing 8. Compression and Swelling 9. Critical State Strength 10. Peak States 11. Behaviour before Failure 12. Cam Clay 13. Stiffness 14. Steady State Seepage 15. Consolidation 16. Natural Soils 17. Ground Investigations 18. Soil Parameters for Design 19. Ultimate Stability of Soil Structures Using Bound Methods 20. Limit Equilibrium Method 21. Slope Stability 22. Bearing Capacity and Settlement of Shallow Foundations 23. Piled Foundations 24. Earth Pressure and Stability of Retaining Walls 25. Tunnelling in Soft Ground 26. Behaviour of Unsaturated Soils 27. Centrifuge Modeling 28. Concluding Remarks

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Building on the success of its 1993 predecessor, this second edition of Geochemistry, Groundwater and Pollution has been thoroughly re-written, updated and extended to provide a complete and authoritative account of modern hydrogeochemistry.Offering a quantitative approach to the study of groundwater quality and the interaction of water, minerals, gases, pollutants and microbes, this book shows how physical and chemical theory can be applied to explain observed water qualities and variations over space and time. Integral to the presentation, geochemical modelling using PHREEQC code is demonstrated, with step-by-step instructions for calculating and simulating field and laboratory data. Numerous figures and tables illustrate the theory, while worked examples including calculations and theoretical explanations assist the reader in gaining a deeper understanding of the concepts involved. A crucial read for students of hydrogeology, geochemistry and civil engineer

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses the most pressing water resource issues in South Asia, particularly in relation to climate change and variability. This is a region characterised by abundant water during the monsoon, when devastating floods occur, and by scarcity of water and droughts during the dry period. These extreme events often cause substantial damage to infrastructure, property, livestock and human populations. Agriculture and other key economic sectors suffer greatly during these events. The results of climate and hydrologic models indicate increased vulnerability unless adequate adaptation measures are designed and implemented.  Such policies need to rely on a framework that includes active participation of the stakeholders.Table of ContentsPART 1 Remote-sensing sensors, data retreival and assimilation,and technology transfer 1 Remote sensing and hydrology 2 Hydrologic data assimilation 3 Analysis of remotely sensed data 4 Technology transfer in remote-sensing applications PART 2 Remote-sensing data applications 5 Computing and mapping of evapotranspiration 6 Satellite remote sensing of soil moisture 7 Ensemble streamflow forecasting: methods and applications 8 Regional climatic variability and its impacts on flood and drought hazards 9 Climate drivers, streamflow forecasting, and flood risk management 10 Remote sensing in water resource management 11 Geospatial information technology in watershed PART 3 Water resource management: case historiesRunoff agroforestry 13 Water pollution and its numerical modeling in coastal watersheds Index

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Book SynopsisIntensive use of groundwater has resolved the demand for drinking water and, through irrigation, has contributed to the eradication of malnourishment in many developing countries. The spectacular worldwide increase in groundwater use in the last decades, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, has been a silent revolution carried out by millions of small farmers. In some instances, groundwater abstraction has caused problems of quality degradation, excessive drawdown of groundwater levels, land subsidence, reduction of spring and baseflows or degradation of groundwater-dependent ecosystems. Most of these problems could be anticipated, mitigated, or even avoided with more active water agencies, adequate regulations and usersâ participation in management. Groundwater Intensive Use contains a selection of papers presented at a symposium held in December 2002 in Valencia, Spain. It constitutes a step forward in creating a greater worldwide awareness of the relevance of groundwater in Table of ContentsForeword, M. R. LlamasETHICAL, ECONOMICAL, AND LEGAL ASPECTSCASE HISTORIESIMPACTSMANAGEMENTVALENCIA DECLARATION Subject Index

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Book SynopsisLaunched in May 2000, the aims of the COST C12 cooperative action were: to develop, combine and disseminate new technical engineering technologies to improve the quality of urban buildings to propose new technical solutions to architects and planners to reduce the disturbance caused by construction in urban areas and improve urban quality of life. This volume contains the proceedings of the COST C12 final conference held in Innsbruck, Austria from January 20-22 2005. The book reflects not only the outcome of the four yearsâ work of the cooperative, but also the contributions made by other international experts at the conference, focused on three broad themes: mixed building technology; structural integrity under exceptional actions; and urban design.Table of Contents1. Mixed Building Technologies 2. Structural Integrity1 3. General Methodology 4. Research and Development Concerning Mixed Building Technologies 5. Robustness 6. Exceptional Actions 7. Urban Design 1 8. Research and Development Concerning Mixed Building Technologies 9. Urban Design 2 10. Robustness 2 11. Structural Integrity 2 12. Research and Development Concerning Mixed Building Technologies

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Book SynopsisArsenic contamination has become a global phenomenon. With the development of advanced technological detection tools, more geographical areas have been identified. The people most affected are those in the poorer socio-economic groups. The research articles in this book have been contributed by scientists working in areas severely affected by these difficulties. The book includes an assessment of environmental health risks and economic impacts, and the technologies available for dealing with the problem. Written in a straightforward style, the book is designed to update knowledge on the dynamics of natural arsenic from the aquifers through groundwater to the food chain. It outlines efficient techniques for arsenic removal and inform administrators, policy makers and company executives, and aims to increase awareness of the problem.Trade Review"...this book, although it is a proceedings volume from a workshop, gives a very useful update of the As problems, especially in Bangladesh and West Bengal, but also in other regions around the globe. Several new interesting case studies are presented and updated and also biogeochemical matters are discussed. Remediation is also discussed. The list of contributors is impressive (more than 100 contributors) which also shows the worldwide interest in this topic.The book is recommended for all those working on As and fulfills a real need on the status of As research now."Olle SelinusGeological Survey of SwedenIn: Applied Geochemistry 21 (2006) 724–725Table of ContentsSection 1: Arsenic occurrence and genesis in sedimentary and hard-rock aquifersSection 2: Environmental health assessment-arsenic in the food chainSection 3: Arsenic biogeochemistry in groundwaterSection 4: Remediation of arsenic-rich groundwatersSection 5: Management of arsenic-rich groundwaters

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Book SynopsisA collection of papers presented at the 2004 International Workshop on unsaturated soils, covering important new research developments and advances in practical applications.Table of Contents1.Shear strength behaviour of a reconstituted clayey silt M. Boso, A. Tarantino & L. Mongiovì 2.Experimental study on the hydro-mechanical behaviour of a silty clay C. Buenfil, E. Romero, A. Lloret &A. Gens 3.An experimental study on a partially saturated pyroclastic soil: the Pozzolana Nera from Roma E. Cattoni, M. Cecconi & V. Pane 4.On the suction and the time dependent behaviour of reservoir chalks of North Sea oilfields G. Priol, V. De Gennaro, P. Delage &Y.-J. Cui 5. Experimental study on highly compressible neutralised and non neutralised residues exposed to drying L.F. de Souza Villar &T.M.P. de Campos 6.Options for modelling hydraulic hysteresis Y.K. Kazimoglu, J.R. McDougall & I.C. Pyrah 7. Modelling suction increase effects on the fabric of a structured soil A. Koliji, L. Laloui, O. Cuisinier, & L. Vulliet 8. A bounding surface plasticity model for unsaturated clay and sand A.R. Russell & N. Khalili 9. Modelling the THM behaviour of unsaturated expansive soils using a double-structure formulation M. Sánchez, A. Gens & S. Olivella 10. A thermodynamically based model for unsaturated soils: a new framework for generalized plasticity R. Tamagnini & M. Pastor

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Book SynopsisThis work focuses on the impact of human activity on the geological environment and contains over 100 papers dealing with laboratory and field research investigations in geomechanics, geoengineering and mathematical modelling. Topics covered are grouped into eight main themes: response of the rock mass to human impact; slope stability; field research; laboratory research; stability of underground openings; mathematical modelling; stress measurements, and mineral and rock disintegration. Table of ContentsPrefaceOrganizationAcknowledgementsTOPICS INCLUDE: Load capacity of fully grouted rock bolts in shale Application of the ‘shear and tensile strength reduction technique’ to obtain factors of safety of toppling and footwall rock slopes A model to estimate the dilatancy angle of rock masses Evaluation of EDZ around highly stressed rock cavern by AE measurements Some experiences during open pit excavation in limestone rock mass Simulation of stress distribution around cylindrical mined out spaces Laboratory testing for soft rock – a challenge Analysis of sliding failure of the Viviers-Basques’ (France) jointed rock cliff In situ characterization of a single fracture hydromechanical behavior from hydraulic pulse tests coupled to simultaneous pressure – normal displacement measurements Progressive damage of granite under constant loading Conception system of deep and evaluation index for deep engineering Technology of stability assessment and research status of Chinese masonry building cultural remains Numerical approach to influence of heterogeneity on failure process of Brazilian disk of rock Analysis of the earth surface subsidence caused by dewatering of northeastern subway in China Author index

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Book SynopsisThe unique properties of elastomeric materials offer numerous advantages in many engineering applications. Elastomeric units are used as couplings or mountings between rigid components, for example in shock absorbers, vibration insulators, flexible joints, seals and suspensions, etc. However, the complicated nature of the behaviour of such material makes it difficult to accurately predict the performance of these units using finite element modelling, for example. It is imperative that constitutive models accurately capture relevant aspects of mechanical behaviour. The latest developments concerning constitutive modelling of rubber is collected in these Proceedings. Topics included in this volume are, Hyperelastic models, Strength, fracture & fatigue, Dynamic properties & the Fletcher-Gent effect, Micro-mechanical & statistical approaches, Stress softening,  iscoelasticity, Filler reinforcement, and Tyres, fibre & cord reinforced rubber.Table of ContentsStrength, fracture and fatigue Prediction of fatigue crack initiation in rubber with the help of configurational mechanics Four tests to characterize a Haigh-diagram for damage calculations Influence of mean stress and mean strain on fatigue life of carbon black filled natural rubber Fatigue life analysis of an exhaust mount Effect of the hysteretic response of elastomers on the fatigue Formulation and computation of fracture sensitivity for elastomers Durability simulations of elastomeric structures Energy release rates for small cracks in rubber components Numerical simulation of large strain fracture problems using X-FEM Determining multiaxial fatigue in elastomers using bubble inflation Testing and simulation of the influence of glass spheres on fatigue life and dynamic crack propagation of elastomers A local criterion for fatigue crack initiation on chloroprene rubber: approach in dissipation Hysteresis area calculated from a dynamic material model: A new damage parameter for lifetime estimations?

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Book SynopsisShells are basic structural elements of modern technology. Examples of shell structures include automobile bodies, domes, water and oil tanks, pipelines, ship hulls, aircraft fuselages, turbine blades, laudspeaker cones, but also balloons, parachutes, biological membranes, a human skin, a bottle of wine or a beer can. This volume contains full texts of over 100 papers presented by specialists from over 20 countries at the 8th Conference Shell Structures: Theory and Applications, 12-14 October, 2005 in Jurata (Poland). The aim of the meeting was to bring together scientists, designers, engineers and other specialists in shell structures in order to discuss important results and new ideas in this field. The goal is to pursue more accurate theoretical models, to develop more powerful and versatile methods of analysis, and to disseminate expertise in design and maintenance of shell structures. Among the authors there are many distinguished specialists of shell structures, incTable of ContentsPrefaceOrganisation General lectures Theoretical modelling Stability Dynamics Finite element analyses Engineering design Author index

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Book SynopsisWritten for university students taking first-degree courses in civil engineering, environmental and agricultural engineering, Problem Solving in Soil Mechanics stimulates problem-solving learning as well as facilitating self-teaching. Generally assuming prior knowledge of subject, necessary basic information is included to make it accessible to readers new to the topic. Filled with worked examples, new and advanced topics and with a flexible structure that means it can be adapted for use in second, third and fourth year undergraduate courses in soil mechanics, this book is also a valuable resource for the practising professional engineer as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. Primarily designed as a supplement to Soil Mechanics: Basic Concepts and Engineering Applications, this book can be used by students as an independent problem-solving text, since there are no specific rTable of Contents1. Nature of Soils, Plasticity and Compaction 2. Effective Stress and Pore Pressure in Saturated Soils 3. The Movement of Water through Soil 4. Shear Strength of Soils and Failure Criteria 5. Stress Distribution and Settlement in Soils 6. One Dimensional Consolidation 7. Application of Limit Analysis to Stability Problems in Soil Mechanics 8. Lateral Earth Pressure and Retaining Walls 9. Stability of Earth Slopes 10. Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations and Piles

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Book SynopsisThe Proceedings of the 11th International Conference and Field Trip on Landslides deals with landslides in soil and rock as well as snow and slush avalanches. It contains analyses, experimental investigations and stability evaluation of landslides in soil. Case records with detailed surveys illustrate the topographic conditions and the movements that take place. Numerous case records from rock slides give new information about the extent of such slides and the geological conditions where such slides occur. The sliding mechanism is described and modelled and there is consideration of the climatic conditions which have a significant effect on the triggering of such slides. Several papers deal with the monitoring of snow and slush avalanches. Additional studies include models and experiments that contribute to an understanding of what happens in the field. Authors and co-authors from 18 countries contributed to this interesting collection of scientific work. The publication is an impor

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Book SynopsisThis book deals with various aspects concerning the design and fabrication of vessels for maritime transportation, namely, hydrodynamics, structures, machinery and propulsion systems, control systems, vessel design and shipyard technology, maintenance and repair. These volumes bring together an extensive collection of papers reflecting a number of fundamental areas of the exploitation of ocean and coastal resources. Subjects include the marine environment; fisheries and aquaculture; maritime transportation and port operation; coastal and offshore development; safety and reliability; and protection of the environment.

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Book SynopsisThis book addresses current and emerging challenges facing those working in offshore construction, design and research. Keynote papers from leading industry practitioners and academics provide a comprehensive overview of central topics covering deepwater anchoring, pipelines, foundation solutions for offshore wind turbines, site investigation, geohazards and emerging Australian frontiers. A further 125 peer reviewed papers introduce and analyse the critical challenges of offshore geotechnical engineering in the areas of the keynote subjects as well as piling, caissons and shallow foundation systems. The papers collected in these proceedings report a variety of numerical and theoretical investigations, experimental programs and field experience, with established design methods discussed alongside state-of-the-art practices. Table of ContentsKeynote PapersSessionsDeepwater Developments: drag and plate anchorsDeepwater Developments: suction caissonsDevelopments in the Australian FrontiersFoundation solutions for offshore wind turbinesShallow foundations: vertical bearing capacityShallow foundations: combined loadingShallow foundations: mobile jack-up unitsBreakwater caissons and liquificationPipelinesCapacity of piles in sandPilesAssessing geohazardsSite investigation techniquesSoil characterization

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Book SynopsisForensic Engineering contains papers prepared for the Institution of Civil Engineers'' Third International Conference on Forensic Engineering, which focussed on diagnosing failures of the built environment with a view to solving problems for the future. Constructed facilities are important assets that need to be managed in ways that minimise the risk of failure. Such failures may range from serviceability failures, which may not immediately affect useage, through to catastrophic failures, rendering facilities unuseable and causing serious safety issues. The papers, written by leading practitioners, include case studies from around the world featuring structures and buildings built for different purposes, in a variety of working environments and a range of climates. Topics are grouped according to the type of incident investigation and include collapses; performance risk management; durability and assessment; failures of building envelopes; groun

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Book SynopsisThis volume contains thirty-one papers presented at the Twelfth Scientific Meeting of the IFIP Working Group on Reliability and Optimization of Structural Systems which took place in Aalborg, Denmark, from May 22-25, 2005. The Working Group Conference was organized by the IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) Working Group 7.5 of the Technical Committee on Modelling and Optimization. The purpose of the Working Group is to promote modern structural system reliability and optimization theory and its applications, to stimulate research, development and application of structural system reliability and optimization theory, to assist and advance research and development in these fields, to further the dissemination and exchange of information on reliability and optimization of structural systems, and to encourage education in structural system reliability and optimization theory.Table of ContentsPreface. Reliability, Risk or Reality. On Applied Engineering Decision Making for Society. Reliability-Based Topology Optimization of Frame Structures. Managing Bridge Networks Using Reliability and Multiple Cost Criteria. Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Bridge Structures Considering Maintenance Cost and Seismic Risk. Improved Hybrid Method for Reliability-Based Design Optimization. System Reliability-Based Optimization of Redundant Timber Trusses. On Optimal Lifetime Maintenance Strategies Taking into Account Probabilities of Violating Structural Performance and Cost Thresholds. Tectonic Design of Concrete Panels by Means of Topology Optimization Techniques and Limit State Analysis. Discrete Multicriteria Reliability-Based Optimization of Structural Systems. SORM Applied to Hierarchical Parallel System. Equation for Probability Density of the Response of a Dynamic System to Erlang Renewal Random Impulse Processes. High-Dimensional Multivariate Normal Integrals for a Discrete Approximation of the First-Passage Density. Analytical Derivation of the Outcrossing Rate in Time-Variant Reliability Problems. Structural Reliability Using Non-Intrusive Stochastic Finite Elements. Structural Resistance Variability in Directional Simulation in Load Space. Observations about the Probabilistic Representation of Uncertainty for Maximum Corrosion Pit Depths. 3D-Modelling of Corrosion Crack Opening. Statistical Models for Resistance of Concrete Components. Ultimate Strength of Plates with Random Fields of Corrosion. A Damage Identification Procedure for Girder Bridges Based on Coupling Vibration with Moving Vehicles. An Optimisation Approach for Room Acoustics Design. Evaluation of Seismic Reliability of Steel Bridge Piers for Deformation Performance under Cyclic Loading. Evaluation of Seismic Reliability of Steel Bridge Piers for Absorbed Energy Performance. Non-Destructive Inspection of Concrete Structures Applying Chaos Theory. Updating Utilities and Reconciling Expert Opinion. Reliability-Based Optimization and Optimal Reliability Level of Offshore Wind Turbines. Reliability Assessment and Updating of Complex Systems by LP. A Standard for Determination of Optimal Safety in Engineering Practice. Collapse Reliability and Lifetime Prediction of Deteriorating Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures. Reliability Analysis of Offshore Jacket Structures with Wave Load on Deck using the Model Correction Factor Method. Author Index

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Book SynopsisCurrent assessment methods of sustainable buildings do not adequately account for the usersâ needs. Given that over the life of a building, total salary costs far outweigh both operating costs and combined capital and rental costs, the occupantsâ needs are not something which should be sensibly ignored.This book presents an unbiased evaluation of thirty of the most cutting-edge, sustainable buildings in the world, in terms of the usersâ perceived comfort, health and productivity. The author has visited the buildings, interviewed the design teams and examined the findings of a sixty-question standardized user questionnaire. The book provides: thirty case studies covering mixed-mode, passive and environmentally sustainable commercial and institutional buildings detailed insights into the principles underlying the design of sustainable buildings worldwide, over several climatic zones and eleven countries, together with clear explanations and illustrations oTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Overview of the Buildings and their Performance Part 1: Buildings in Cold – Temperate Climates 2. NRG Systems Facility, Hinesburg, Vermont, USA 3. Computer Science and Engineering Building, York University, Ontario, Canada 4. Military Families Resource Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 5. SciencePark, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 6. National Works Yard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 7. Liu Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada Part 2: Buildings in Medium – Temperate Climates 8. Gifford Studios, Southampton, England 9. Arup Campus, Solihull, England 10. Zicer Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich, England 11. Renewable Energy Systems, Kings Langley, England 12. City Hall, London, England 13. The Foundation Building, Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall, England 14. The Mathematics and Statistics and Computer Science Building, Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand 15. St Mary’s Credit Union, Navan, Ireland 16. Scottsdale Forest Ecocentre, Tasmania, Australia 17. Tokyo Gas, Kohoku New Town, Yokohama 18. Nikken Sekkei Building, Tokyo Part 3: Buildings in Warm – Temperate Climates 19. The Landcare Research Laboratory, Auckland, New Zealand 20. The Campus Reception and Administration Building, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand 21. 60 Leicester Street, Melbourne, Australia 22. 40 Albert Road, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 23. The Red Centre Building, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia 24. Institute of Languages, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia 25. General Purpose Building, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia 26. Student Services Centre, University of Newcastle, Australia 27. Natural Resources Defence Council, Santa Monica, California, USA Part 4: Buildings in Hot – Humid Climates 28. Institute of Technical Education, Bishan, Singapore 29. Ministry of Energy Water and Communications Building, Putrajaya, Malaysia 30. Menara Umno, Penang, Malaysia 31.Torrent Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India

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Book SynopsisContains the proceedings of the XI International Conference on Metal Structures ICMS 2006 held in Rzeszow, Poland from 21-23 June 2006. This work balances papers with a theoretical slant on modelling and computation, and with those of a practical nature, dealing with design and standardization, code development, safety, durability, and aesthetics.

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Book SynopsisThis volume is the eleventh in a series which documents the technical papers of the mine ventilation symposium, which was initiated in 1982 by the Underground Ventilation Committee of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc. In more recent years, the event has expanded to include all of North America and is known as the US/North American Mine Ventilation Symposium. The US/North American Mine Ventilation Symposium 2006 designated 'Coal Mine Methane Capture and Utilization' and 'Diesel Issues for Underground and Surface Mines' as topics of special interest. Numerous papers discussed these two topics, and there were presentations on mine dusts, mine fires, ventilation in large-opening mines, and numerous other ventilation topics. The symposium was supplemented by short courses on state-of-the-art in diesel emissions technology, computer analysis of ventilation circuits, personal dust monitoring, and methane capture technology. In addition, field trips to mines, researcTrade Review"A remarkable achievement, a beautiful piece of work, it is capable of providing a good introduction to the field for newcomers, and also contains valuable material and hints for experts. Perfectly readable, fluidly and gracefully written, the volume is an inspirational and forward-looking book, capable of engaging the reader quickly with subject matter and offering a refreshing look at mine ventilation. It is just what is needed for the understanding of mine ventilation." – In Current Engineering PracticeTable of ContentsForeword, Advisory committee. 1. Ventilation planning, 2. Diesel emissions control, 3. Mine dusts, 4. Heat and humidity, 5. Mine fires, 6. Mine seals, 7. Coalbed/coal mine methane, 8. Numerical modeling, 9. Mine gases, 10. Mine fans, 11. Mine stoppings, 12. Leakage and gob flows, 13. Ventilation education and training

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Book SynopsisThe Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004 is considered to have been one of the worst natural disasters in history, affecting twelve countries, from Indonesia to Somalia. 175,000 people are believed to have lost their lives, almost 50,000 were registered as missing and 1.7 million people were displaced. As well as this horrendous toll on human life, the tsunami destroyed property worth billions of dollars and ruined many local economies. Based on their experience and analysis of this tsunami, the authors have developed methodologies for predicting and preparing for tsunamis. A basis is provided for a cost-effective warning and preparedness strategy, drawing on the example of existing systems used in earthquake disaster management and tidal wave warning, from genesis to impact. The book comprehensively addresses the fundamentals of tsunami science, identifying potential areas where tsunamis might be generated, predicting the anticipated course of tsunamis and considering how the geopTable of Contents1. Geostructural Environment of Tsunami Genesis 2. Modeling of Tsunami Generation and Propagation 3. Tsunami Detection and Monitoring Systems 4. Biophysical and Socio-Economic Dimensions of Tsunami Damage 5. Quo Vadis?

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