Civil engineering, surveying and building Books

Book SynopsisWilliam M. C. McKenzieis Lecturer in Structural Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University specialising in Structural Analysis and Structural Design, including on the M.Sc. course in Advanced Structural Engineering. He has been involved in consultancy, research and teaching for more than 35 years and as a member of the Institute of Physics he is both a Chartered Engineer and a Chartered Physicist.

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Book SynopsisAlthough most mining companies utilise systems for slope monitoring, experience indicates that mining operations continue to be surprised by the occurrence of adverse geotechnical events. A comprehensive and robust performance monitoring system is an essential component of slope management in an open pit mining operation. The development of such a system requires considerable expertise to ensure the monitoring system is effective and reliable.Written by instrumentation experts and geotechnical practitioners, Guidelines for Slope Performance Monitoring is an initiative of the Large Open Pit (LOP) Project and the fifth book in the Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design series. Its 10 chapters present the process of establishing and operating a slope monitoring system; the fundamentals of pit slope monitoring instrumentation and methods; monitoring system operation; data acquisition, management and analysis; and utilising and communicating monitoring results. The implicatioTable of Contents1. Scope and introduction; 2. Overview of slope monitoring; 3. Monitoring methods and instruments; 4. Monitoring requirements, limitations and applications; 5. System support and operation; 6. Data acquisition, transmittal, validation and management; 7. Data analysis and utilisation; 8. Data utilisation and communications; 9. Monitoring for small operations, tailings facilities, waste dumps and other infrastructure near open pits; 10. Monitoring system guidance, innovation and future applications

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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 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 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 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 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 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 SynopsisFeatures a collection of papers presented at the ICCRRR 2005, providing a reference for practitioners and researchers in the maintenance, repair and retrofitting of concrete structures and posing a base for further discussion and research.

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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 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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Book SynopsisDecoding Eurocode 7 provides a detailed examination of Eurocode 7 Parts 1 and 2 and an overview of the associated European and International standards. The detail of the code is set out in summary tables and diagrams, with extensive. Fully annotated worked examples demonstrate how to apply it to real designs. Flow diagrams explain how reliability is introduced into design and mind maps gather related information into a coherent framework. Written by authors who specialise in lecturing on the subject, Decoding Eurocode 7 explains the key principles and application rules of Eurocode 7 in a logical and simple manner. Invaluable for practitioners, as well as for high-level students and researchers working in geotechnical fields.Trade Review'Well presented, clear and unambiguous ...I have no hesitation in recommending Decoding Eurocode 7 to both students and practitioners as an authoritative, practical text, representing excellent value for money.' – Tony Bracegirdle, Engineering Structures'A beautifully written and presented book.' – Yul Tammo, Cornwall County CouncilTable of ContentsPrologue 1. The Structural Eurocodes 2. Basis of Structural Design 3. General Rules for Geotechnical Design 4. Ground Investigation and Testing 5. Ground Characterization 6. Verification of Strength 7. Verification of Stability 8. Verification of Serviceability 9. Design of Slopes and Embankments 10. Design of Footings 11. Design of Gravity Walls 12. Design of Embedded Walls 13. Design of Piles 14. Design of Anchorages 15. Execution of Geotechnical Works 16. Geotechnical Reports Epilogue Appendix 1. Slope Stability Design Charts Appendix 2. Earth Pressure Coefficients Appendix 3. Notes on the Worked Examples

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Book SynopsisThere are many urgent problems in arid land hydrogeology and it is these issues which are tackled in this volume on desert environments. The UAE-Japan symposia provide a venue for the exchange of expertise, confronting such problems as purification, usage and management of groundwater, the assessment and protection of sustainable water resources, and soil enhancement techniques for moisture control in arid lands. The hope is that a better understanding of dryland environment, combined with innovative solutions and technologies, will contribute to the greening of desert lands.Table of ContentsPrefaceSummary, recommendations and suggestions for actions 1 Groundwater management2 Groundwater assessment3 Groundwater protection4 Sustainable water resources5 Soil enhancementAuthor index

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of peer-reviewed papers originally presented at the 19th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials by academics, researchers and practitioners largely from Australasia and the Asia-Pacific region. The topics under discussion include: composite structures and materials; computational mechanics; dynamic analysis of structures; earthquake engineering; fire engineering; geomechanics and foundation engineering; mechanics of materials; reinforced and prestressed concrete structures; shock and impact loading; steel structures; structural health monitoring and damage identification; structural mechanics; and timber engineering. It is a valuable reference for academics, researchers, and civil and mechanical engineers working in structural and material engineering and mechanics.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPrefaceACMSM19 International Scientific CommitteeACMSM19 Paper Review PanelACMSM19 Organising CommitteeKeynote papers Composite structures and materials Computational mechanics Dynamic analysis of structures Earthquake engineering Fire engineering Geomechanics and foundation engineering Mechanics of materials Reinforced and prestressed concrete structures Shock and impact loading Steel structures Structural health monitoring and damage identification Structural mechanics Timber engineering Author index

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