Civil engineering, surveying and building Books
Emerald Publishing Limited People and Organizational Management in
Book SynopsisPeople and Organizational Management in Construction, Second Edition applies management concepts to the construction industry, addressing the ways construction organizations can seek to improve their performance and effectiveness by understanding human and organizational behaviour. Using case studies and examples from the construction industry, this guide blends management concepts and theories with practice to explain the interactions between people at work, the management and the external environment, an understanding of which is essential for an organization's success.In this second edition, greater attention has been given to the affect of the external environment on strategic decisions; evaluating organizational strategy designs and cultures; features affecting leadership style; and motivation and job satisfaction.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Evolution of organization and management theory 3. The environment and organizational strategy 4. Organisational structure 5. Work groups 6. Organisational culture 7. Leadership 8. Motivation and job satisfaction 9. The meaning of personnel management Appendices 1. Suggested answers to questions related to chapter 3 2. Suggested answers to questions related to chapter 4 3. Suggested answers to questions related to chapter 5 4. Suggested answers to questions related to chapter 6 5. Suggested answers to questions related to chapter 7 6. Suggested answers to questions related to chapter 8
£44.50
Emerald Publishing Limited Professional Services Agreements
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive review of the issues that readers need to be aware of when negotiating the minefield of professional services contracts in the construction industry.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The client 3. Forming the appointment 4. General clauses 5. The services 6. Payment of fees 7. Termination and suspension 8. Intellectual property rights 9. Liability for work carried out by others 10. Agency 11. Statements, certificates and reports 12. Insurance and liability 13. Limitation and exclusion of liability 14. Indemnities 15. Set-off, liens, retentions and liquidated damages 16. Assignments and novations 17. Collateral warranties 18. Guarantees and bonds 19. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 20. Law and jurisdiction, and dispute resolution 21. Adjudication 22. Management of risks Appendices
£84.08
Emerald Publishing Limited Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers in
Book SynopsisThe third volume of the authoritative source of information on the engineers who designed public works over the past 300 years.
£252.22
Emerald Publishing Limited Bridge Launching
Book SynopsisBridge design and construction are thoroughly explored, together with special launch bearings and systems, nose-deck interaction, the loading of temporary and final piers, field monitoring, and data acquisition techniques. Process simulation techniques for optimisation of deck casting are also covered.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Bridge launching 3. Prestressed concrete bridges 4. Steel and composite bridges 5. Prestressed composite bridges 6. Bibliography
£104.02
Emerald Publishing Limited FIDIC Quick Reference Guide Red Book
Book SynopsisThis book provides commentary on the FIDIC Red Book: FIDIC Conditions of Contracts for Construction for building and engineering works designed by the Employer.
£42.00
Emerald Publishing Limited FIDIC Quick Reference Guide
Book SynopsisThis book provides commentary on the FIDIC Pink Book: The MDB Harmonised Edition of the Red Book for use with contracts which have been financed by one of the participating multilateral development banks.
£42.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Rethinking Masterplanning
Book SynopsisRethinking Masterplanning explores new holistic approaches to masterplanning that aim to address the unpredictable nature of development, and accommodate elements of change in a socio-demographic context. This book reviews the latest debates, research and practice and includes expanded discussions of key areas such as adaptive and synergistic masterplanning, collaboration and co-production in masterplanning, and typological and plot based masterplanning.Today's complex systems of development require an integrated approach for dealing with changes in place to bring desired longer-term impacts and benefits, and become the basis of future professional development practice. Rethinking Masterplanning seeks to challenge conventional ideas, to reflect on the nature of the masterplanning process from visioning and collaboration to delivery and assessment, and to learn from practice around the globe.Contributions from leading theorists and practitioners explor
£67.92
Emerald Publishing Limited Doing It Differently
Book SynopsisDoing it Differently: Systems for Rethinking Infrastructure proposes systems thinking' as a methodology to deliver change. The book sets out the theory, concepts and tools using real-life examples to persuade people to think differently rather than simply relying on specific techniques or methods for particular types of problem.The first edition was published in 2000 to respond to the Egan Report of 1998 which called for radical change in the construction industry. With UK Government spending in the order of 200bn over the next 10 years, this book is being directly helpful to those responsible for changes in the delivery of infrastructure needs.The second edition has been updated to reflect the current and growing realisation of the importance of infrastructure to the national economy and to manage the effects of climate change. It is organised using a simple framework to help improve systems thinking capability and shared learning. It also includes a coherentTrade ReviewThis book provides an excellent framework for the development of the resilient and effective infrastructure that we need for economic growth and global competitiveness. It provides the basis for integrated thought leadership, a broadened perspective and a facilitated progression to digitally enabled design, construction and use. -- Tim Broyd, President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, 2016-2017, and Director of the UCL for Digital Innovation in the Built Environment;Table of ContentsPart I. The need to do it differently 1. Expecting the unexpected Part II. Thinking differently 2. Learning our way through the future 3. Everything changes 4. Finding the leverage 5. Hardness and softness Part III. Making the difference 6. Rigour through practical foresight 7. Making the most of our learning journeys 8. Delivering quality 9. Inspiring the team 10. Looking to the future Appendix A Infrastructure digital technology requires systems-thinking Appendix B Contracts informed by systems-thinking can overcome the silo effect Appendix C A very brief history of the gestation of systems-thinking
£54.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Handbook
Book SynopsisEnvironmental Impact Assessment Handbook is fully updated in line with EU legislation for ensuring protection of the environment from new development, including the 2014 EU directive transposed into UK law in 2017, which heralds a step-change in scope and approach.Trade ReviewThis book affirmatively presents as a handbook indeed. Written by practitioners, it examines EIA from a practical but also highly educational point of view. It adopts a step-by-step approach to explaining the EIA procedure for practitioners at varied stages of their professional experience. Graduates and students will find the text a useful companion in helping them get a full grasp of the EIA process and more experienced professionals will find the book a useful resource for their professional development especially as a result of updates in regulations and the example case studies. -- David Oloke, Principal Consultant, Progressive Concept Consultancy LtdThis practical guide is a must for anyone actively involved, or about to become involved, in environmental impact assessments. It is broken down into stages of the assessment process, enabling readers to dip in and out whenever they need advice and support. Each chapter works through the process methodically, identifying the relevant parts of the legislation, providing advice from the authors and presenting case studies. -- Jo Griffiths, Network Rail, UKThis book is the third edition of the practical handbook for Environmental Impact Assessments. It does a great deal to demystify the process and explain in clear language what is needed, when and why. This is very helpful and an excellent manual. This is just the book that can be trusted in clear language to tell us what is required, so that we know and can operate in an informed way. The handbook achieves what it set out to do. It is a step by step logical process of delivering an Environmental Impact Assessment through the various stages. The most important element of the book from my perspective is the thought given to the integration of these processes in the project. The handbook clearly details what is needed at each stage in the project lifecycle. An excellent book for planners, developer and communities, as the title suggests, but I would also highly recommend for other construction industry professionals who work in projects that may require EIA, to ensure that they understand the implications, and plan sufficient resources to ensure project success. -- Veronica Flint Williams, Environment Agency
£68.88
Emerald Publishing Limited Wireless Sensor Networks for Civil Infrastructure
Book SynopsisThe purpose of this guide is to consolidate a generic methodology for the design and implementation of WSNs for monitoring civil engineering infrastructure, coupled with best practice for data management and information valuation.
£79.32
Emerald Publishing Limited ICE Specification for Piling and Embedded
Book SynopsisUpdate to reflect the latest piling techniques and procurement methods used in the geotechnical sector, this edition is the UK’s pre-eminent technical specification for piling and embedded walling works, either on land or near to shore.
£72.68
Emerald Publishing Limited The Railway Metropolis
Book SynopsisThe Railway Metropolis describes the fascinating story of how planners, politicians and developers have shaped London's railways. Focusing on the new lines that have been added since 1980, the author considers the reasons why they were built, whether they have proved worthwhile and what lessons can be learned. Based upon extensive research, the book explains the planning, technology choice, design and funding decisions that have shaped London's rail network, and the changing operating practices, fares and management that have been equally critical to the modernisation of London's transport system.The book covers the period from the election of a Conservative government in 1979 through to the present day and six lines that transformed London: Docklands Light Railway, Jubilee Line Extension, High Speed One, Overground, Thameslink and Crossrail. The author has drawn upon extensive industry experience as well as public and private documents, archives, recollections and iTable of Contents1. The Road Not Taken: London Says No to Sprawl and Motorways 2. Mrs Thatcher's Urban Development Revolution 3. The Tide Begins to Turn: Creating the Docklands Light Railway 4. The Birth of Canary Wharf 5. Making the Toy Train into a Real Railway: Fixing the DLR 6. "Take Derelict Land, Add Railway and Stir": Extending the DLR 7. From Big Bang to Big Bust: Jubilee versus Crossrail 8. Mission Creep: Building the Jubilee Line Extension 9. A New Gateway to Europe: St Pancras, Stratford and the Channel Rail Link 10. A Real "Tram" for London: Croydon Tramlink 11. Reform and Innovation: Creating Transport for London 12. Low-Hanging Fruit: The London Overground 13. Crossrail: The Hare? 14. Thameslink: The Tortoise? 15. Looking Backwards and Forwards
£51.75
Emerald Publishing Limited Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction
Book SynopsisDelay and Disruption Claims in Construction, Third edition is a concise practical guide to the process of delay and disruption presentation and evaluation of claims. The book covers the basics of contract law, breaches of contract, delay and disruption, and resulting loss and expense. It also contains real life case studies with detailed analysis and assessment of the claims presented which offer a practical guide to the presentation of claims.Fully updated, the third edition of Delay and Disruption Claims in Construction contains new chapters on disruption claims, comparison of NEC, JCT, and FIDIC contracts, and the standard format for presenting a claim four entirely new case studies covering various types of project and illustrating different kinds of claim updated case law and reference to recent changes in the law extended treatment of planning and programming, delay analysis and protocols, and global and total loss claims.Trade ReviewIt clearly explains the basis of the law in relation to claims for delays and disruption, and the requirements of different forms of contract for a valid claim. Helpfully, it links this to relevant case law…I would recommend this book to all construction professionals, both those starting their career and also experienced individuals. -- Veronica Flint Williams, Environment Agency, UK in Civil Engineering Volume 171 Issue CE3 August 2018
£66.00
Emerald Publishing Limited BIM in Principle and in Practice
Book SynopsisThis report has been written with the specific aim of opening up the subject presented by the Secretary of State to consider the interaction between engineering, the environment, economics and politics.Trade ReviewThis third edition has been brought up to date with current guidance and statistics which indicates the uptake of BIM in the UK and worldwide. As an Engineer and Project Manager I found this book had compelling arguments encouraging the use of BIM. The potential of BIM is vast; projects can become safer, efficient and more sustainable. The book takes the reader on a journey through every aspect of planning and implementation. Much of the guidance on technology, effective communication and collaboration is transferable to all projects. I would recommend this book to those new to BIM as it outlines the advantages of BIM and clearly explains every stage of the process. Existing BIM users will also benefit having this book for reference and consideration of current legal complexities and technological limits. -- Paula McMahon, Sir Robert McAlpine, UK
£39.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Procurement and Contract Strategies for
Book SynopsisProcurement and Contract Strategies for Construction is essential reading for a wide range of construction professionals, particularly commercial, contractual and procurement staff. It will also be of interest to students on university and professional courses that cover procurement and contract strategy.
£47.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Ground Vibrations from HighSpeed Railways
Book SynopsisFocusing specifically on the significant amplification of ground vibrations that can occur above critical speeds, the book brings together leading international research on the prediction and remediation of railway-induced ground vibration..
£147.25
Emerald Publishing Limited ICE Handbook of Geosynthetic Engineering
Book SynopsisNow fully updated in this third edition, ICE Handbook of Geosynthetic Engineering offers a comprehensive overview of geosynthetics and their various applications.Global challenges, including climate change, are impacting how researchers and engineers provide sustainable solutions to field problems using geosynthetics, geometrical and material variations. Geosynthetic manufacturers are trying to meet the requirements of the specific field problems by regularly introducing new materials. Understanding this wealth of information and knowing what methods to adopt or disregard have made the field of geosynthetics a difficult one to keep up with.However, this book collates this complex information into one easy-to-read and clear volume. It is required reading for practising engineers in all areas of civil engineering, and in some specific areas of mining, agricultural and aquacultural engineering. It is also of considerable interest for researchers, students and geo
£148.20
Emerald Publishing Limited Deterioration and Maintenance of Pavements
Book SynopsisDeterioration and Maintenance of Pavements, Second Edition will be required reading for practicing pavement engineers, contractors, local authorities and students of pavement engineering around the world looking to gain a complete understanding of pavement deterioration and maintenance.
£95.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Ice Manual of BlueGreen Infrastructure
Book SynopsisICE Manual of Blue-Green Infrastructure draws together an exceptional breadth of material to provide a complete practical reference on Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) solutions.
£137.75
Emerald Publishing Limited Coasts Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2023
Book SynopsisThe ICE Coasts, Maritime Structures and Breakwaters conference series is the leading international forum for the presentation of the latest developments in coastal and maritime engineering. This book is provided as 2 individual volumes.
£380.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Waste
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Kate O'Neill's latest work takes us on an eye-popping journey through rich case studies of wastes and their movement around the planet.”Josh Lepawsky, Memorial University of Newfoundland “A marvelously crafted and grippingly written book about one of the most pressing challenges facing our planet. The sooner you read it, the more you will learn about the ways in which we systematically fail to use so much of what we extract and how governments, businesses, and individuals can turn to this expanding ‘global resource frontier’ to reduce our impact.”Ben Cashore, Yale University "In this important book, Kate O’Neill expertly traces the complex international trade flows behind the prodigious volumes of waste generated by global consumer society. A valuable and illuminating contribution to current debates about if and how we make the shift to more sustainable lifestyles."Maurie Cohen, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyTable of ContentsFigures and Tables List of Acronyms Preface and Acknowledgements Chapter 1: The Global Political Economy of Waste Chapter 2: Understanding Wastes Chapter 3: Waste Work Chapter 4: Discarded Electronics Chapter 5: Food Waste Chapter 6: Plastic Scrap Conclusion: A World without Waste? Notes Selected Readings References
£49.50
American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation Engineering Basics
Book SynopsisShows students how to use classroom knowledge to solve real-life transportation and traffic engineering problems. This comprehensive labbook addresses congestion, air pollution, transit, financing, politics, and signals. Each chapter is designed as lab work, providing theory, background information, figures, tables, worksheets, and questions.
£35.16
American Society of Civil Engineers Me Myself and Infrastructure Private Lives and Public Works in America
Book SynopsisTakes a look at the relationship of the public to the civil engineering networks that define modern life. This illustrated book features chapters that explore a fundamental question behind infrastructure and the role it plays in individual lives. It examines the indivisible links between our private lives and public works.
£999.99
American Society of Civil Engineers History of the Modern Suspension Bridge Solving
Book SynopsisTraces the modern suspension bridge from its earliest appearance in Western civilization only 200 years ago to the enormous Akashi Kaikyo and Storebælt bridges completed at the end of the twentieth century. This examines the conflicts, the bridge collapses, the colourful personalities, and the advancements that have shaped the development of the suspension bridge.
£999.99
American Society of Civil Engineers Advanced Analysis in Steel Frame Design
Book SynopsisAdvanced Analysis in Steel Frame Design presents formal guidelines for the use of second-order inelastic analysis in the design and assessment of steel framing systems. This advanced analysis methodology focuses on the strength of the structural system as a whole, rather than design load levels producing first member failure. The report includes design rules, background and commentary regarding these rules, and benchmarks for columns and frames. It also provides specific recommendations regarding the rigour of the analysis, minimum modelling requirements, consideration of limit states, serviceability, and live load reduction, yet allows latitude for the judgement of the design engineer. Advanced Analysis in Steel Frame Design presents formal guidelines for the use of second-order inelastic analysis in the design and assessment of steel framing systems. This advanced analysis methodology focuses on the strength of the structural system as a whole, rather than design load levels producin
£43.20
American Society of Civil Engineers Chile Earthquake of 2010 Lifeline Performance
Book SynopsisWhen a magnitude 8.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Chile on February 27, 2010, it affected 80 percent of Chile's population. Lifeline services were significantly disrupted for the first week, at a considerable cost to Chile's economy. This TCLEE report discusses in detail the effects of the earthquake, as observed by an ASCE-TCLEE team of civil engineers in April 2010.
£114.75
American Society of Civil Engineers Raise the Bar Strengthening the Civil Engineering
Book SynopsisRaise the Bar: Strengthening the Civil Engineering Profession provides engineering educators and practitioners with a synopsis of the initiative to redefine the preparation of the engineer of the 21st century. Since 1998, the American Society of Civil Engineers has articulated the position that, in the future, education beyond the baccalaureate degree would be necessary for entry into the professional practice of civil engineering. Through a variety of efforts, including the development and implementation of a civil engineering Body of Knowledge, changes in accreditation criteria, and modification of state laws for licensure, ASCE has been a leading advocate in changing the way we prepare today's engineering students to be tomorrow's civil engineers. This collection contains 10 papers recording the history and evaluating the effectiveness of ASCE's Raise the Bar initiative. These papers include current and accurate information about the broad areas of professionalism, the Body of Know
£999.99
American Society of Civil Engineers Quantitative Risk Management and Decision Making
Book SynopsisIntroduces valuable techniques for weighing and evaluating alternatives in decision making with a focus on risk analysis for identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risks associated with construction projects. Intended for graduate and upper-level undergraduate students, each topic is accompanied by numerous examples, drawings, and exercises to illustrate and reinforce concepts.
£68.25
American Society of Civil Engineers Construction Site Management and Labor
Book SynopsisProvides common-sense management practices that are easy to implement to avoid events leading to productivity and schedule degradation. With more than 70 years of combined experience, Thomas and Ellis have monitored more than 200 active construction projects measuring labour productivity, calculating losses of productivity, and documenting the events leading to those losses.
£96.75
American Society of Civil Engineers Water Pipeline Condition Assessment
Book SynopsisProvides water utilities with an appropriate path for determining the structural status of an individual pipeline or pipeline system. This manual focuses on the larger diameter transmission pipelines of water utilities. It provides technical information and recommendations to set priorities and obtain an accurate determination of the condition of the individual pipelines and pipeline systems.
£88.50
American Society of Civil Engineers Failure Case Studies Steel Structures Forensic
Book SynopsisProvides case studies of failures observed in steel structures between 1970 and 2013. This book supplies a summary of the published findings from eight steel structure failure investigations and a valuable collection of references that can be used by civil engineering students and practicing engineers to improve their failure literacy.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments West Gate Bridge Collapse, 1970 University of Washington Stadium Collapse, 1987 Damage to Steel Moment-Resisting Frames during the Northridge Earthquake, 1994 Colorado State Route 470 Overpass Collapse, 2004 Pittsburgh Convention Center Expansion Joint Failure, 2007 I-35W Bridge Collapse, 2007 Elliot Lake Algo Centre Mall Collapse, 2012 Skagit River Bridge Collapse, 2013 Index
£999.99
American Society of Civil Engineers Residential Land Development Practices
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-use guide to the basic concepts of land planning, subdivision design, and residential standards. This edition has been updated with five new chapters reflecting the social and economic changes in the last ten years.
£88.50
American Society of Civil Engineers Standard Practice for Sustainable Infrastructure
Book SynopsisAddresses development and implementation of sustainable infrastructure solutions through the entire infrastructure life cycle. It can be used for infrastructure solutions of any scale, although it is specifically not intended to unduly burden small projects.
£71.25
American Society of Civil Engineers SiteSpecific Ground Motions for Seismic Design of
Book SynopsisProvides a step-by-step approach to properly conduct site-specific Ground Motion Hazard Analysis (GMHA) and Site Response Analysis (SRA). The book also explains various resources that are available to perform GMHA and SRA. It references several standards to provide a comprehensive approach to generate ground motions for design.
£60.75
American Society of Civil Engineers Dry Dock Standard
Book SynopsisAddresses a deficiency in commercial shipyards, specifically safety certification of dry docking facilities. This standard is intended for use by dry dock owners, Dockmasters, dry dock maintenance engineers, engineers engaged in dry dock inspection and certification, ship owners, and port engineers.
£88.50
American Society of Civil Engineers Geotechnical Testing Observation and
Book SynopsisAn in-depth field manual, this is an indispensable reference guide for soil technicians, inspectors, and geotechnical engineers. It is designed for use during the investigation, grading, and construction phases of geotechnical projects.Table of Contents The Classification of Soil Exploration Techniques and Sampling Methods Basic Laboratory Tests Field Density Tests Soil Engineering for the Technician Geology for the Technician Project Management for the Technician Loss Prevention Safety in the Field Putting It All Together: An Example Project A Technician's Quick Reference Glossary of Geotechnical-Related Terms Answer Keys Sample Field Forms and Details Back Matter Index
£64.50
American Society of Civil Engineers Geotechnical Baseline Reports
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£60.75
American Society of Civil Engineers Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment
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£135.90
John Wiley & Sons Inc Pollution Prevention Methodology Technologies and
Book SynopsisPollution prevention technologies offer a way to comply with regulations and also makes smart business sense. This book presents a how-to guide for locating and implementing the pollution prevention strategies for particular manufacturing processes. It breaks down the process to steps such as defining problems, setting goals, and more.Trade Review“…an instructional manual for debugging the chemical process industries…helps the chemical engineer recognize pollution prevention as nothing more than a reformulation of traditional chemical engineering problem-solving…”—Scott Butner, Senior Research Scientist, Environmental technology Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory “…an excellent nuts, bolts, pumps, and pipes P2 guidance test for process engineers. The engineer or manager charged with developing P2 solutions for his or her company would be well advised to consider the advice and suggestions offered by Mulholland and Dyer.”—Harry Freeman, Director, Louisiana Environmental Leadership Pollution Prevention ProgramTable of ContentsDedication. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. Epigraph. Chapter 1. Why Pollution Prevention? 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Waste As Pollution. 1.3 How is Pollution Prevention Defined? 1.4 Drivers for Pollution Prevention. 1.5 Pollution-Prevention Wisdom. 1.5.1 Waste Stream Analysis. 1.5.2 Process Analysis. 1.6 Scope of this Book. Literature Cited. Chapter 2. The Path to Pollution Prevention. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 The Recipe for Success. 2.3 Program Elements. 2.3.1 Chartering Phase. 2.3.2 Assessment Phase. 2.3.3 Implementation Phase. 2.4 The Incentive for Pollution Prevention. 2.4.1 New End-of-Pipe Treatment. 2.4.2 Raw-Materials Cost. 2.4.3 Cost of Manufacture. 2.5 Pollution-Prevention Engineering Technologies and Practices. 2.6 Engineering Evaluation of the Preferred Options. 2.7 Waste Stream and Process Analyses. 2.8 Case Studies. 2.8.1 Program Elements: U.S. EPA and DuPont Chambers Works Waste-Minimization Project. 2.8.2 Incentive for Pollution Prevention—Gas-Flow-Rate Reduction. 2.8.3 Waste Stream Analysis: Nonaqueous Cleaning. 2.8.4 Process Analysis: Replace Solvent with a Process Intermediate, Product, or Feed. Literature Cited. Chapter 3. Pollution Prevention Program Development. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Regulations. 3.3 A Successful Pollution-Prevention Program. 3.4 Program Elements. 3.5 Chartering Phase. 3.5.1 Business Leadership Decision to Start. 3.5.2 Establishing the Program. 3.5.3 Selecting the Waste Streams. 3.5.4 Creating a Core Assessment Team. 3.6 Assessment Phase. 3.6.1 Collect Data. 3.6.2 Set Goals. 3.6.3 Define the Problem. 3.6.4 Show Stoppers. 3.6.5 Generate Options. 3.6.6 Screening the Options. 3.6.7 Evaluate the Screened Options. 3.7 Implementation Phase. 3.7.1 Select Options for Implementation. 3.7.2 Create Preliminary Implementation Plan. 3.7.3 Secure Approval for Implementation and Begin Implementation Projects. 3.7.4 Keep People Involved. 3.8 Resources. 3.9 When Should You Do Pollution Prevention? 3.9.1 Pollution Prevention during Research and Development. 3.9.2 Pollution Prevention during Process and Design Engineering. 3.9.3 Pollution Prevention during Process Operation. 3.10 Case Studies. 3.10.1 R&D Phase. 3.10.2 Process and Design Engineering Phase. 3.10.3 Existing Process Operation. Literature Cited. Chapter 4. Economics of Pollution Prevention. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 End-of-Pipe Treatment Cost as the Incentive for Pollution Prevention. 4.3 Economic Criteria for Technology Comparisons. 4.3.1 Net Present Value. 4.3.2 Investment. 4.4 End-of-Pipe VOC and HVOC Treatment Technology Selection. 4.4.1 Cost Associated with Permit Applications. 4.4.2 Investment, Cash Operating Cost, and Net Present Cost. 4.5 Particulate Control Technologies. 4.5.1 Investment, Cost, and Economics. 4.5.2 technology Description. 4.5.3 Technology Selection. 4.6 Biological Wastewater Treatment Technologies. 4.6.1 Applicable technologies. 4.6.2 Incentive for Source Reduction for New Facilities. 4.6.3 Investment and Costs for Aerobic Deep-Tank Activated-Sludge Treatment Facilities. 4.7 Nonbiological Wastewater Treatment technologies. 4.7.1 Incentive for Pollution Prevention. 4.7.2 Nonbiological End-of-Pipe Technology Selection Map. 4.7.3 Investment, Cost, and Economics for Individual Technologies. 4.8 Solid-Waste Treatment Costs. 4.9 Examples. 4.9.1 High-Flow, VOC-Laden Air Stream. 4.9.2 Moderate-Flow, HVOC-Laden Air Stream. 4.9.3 Waste-Gas Stream with VOCs and particulates. 4.9.4 New Biotreatment Facility for an Existing Manufacturing Site. 4.10 Engineering Evaluations and Pollution Prevention. 4.10.1 What is Engineering Evaluation? 4.10.2 How Does It Work? 4.10.3 Where Is It Valuable. 4.11 The 10-Step Method. 4.11.1Define Problem and Set Goals (Step 1 and 2). 4.11.2 Identify the Alternatives (Step 3). 4.11.3 Define the Alternatives (Steps 4 and 5). 4.11.4 Evaluate the Alternatives (Steps 6 through 10). 4.12 Shortcut NPV Method. 4.12.1Data Requirements. 4.12.2 Calculating NPV. 4.12.3 Basis of the Shortcut Method. 4.12.4 Adjustments to the NPV Estimations Dues to Project Timing. 4.12.5 Comments on NPV Method. 4.12.6 An Example. 4.13 Waste-Management Economics: A Balanced Approach. 4.13.1 The Path to Better Solutions. 4.13.2 Incremental Costs of Waste Treatment. 4.13.3 How Should You Use These Incremental Costs? 4.13.4 Characteristics of a Balanced Approach. Literature Cited. Chapter 5. Case Study. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Background of Case Study. 5.3 Chartering Phase. 5.3.1 Incentive Based On End-of-Pipe Treatment. 5.3.2 Lost-Product Value Incentive for Pollution Prevention. 5.4 Assessment Phase. 5.4.1 Collect Data. 5.4.2 Set Goals. 5.4.3 Define the Problem. 5.4.4 Generate Ideas. 5.4.5 Screen Ideas. 5.4.6 Evaluate the Screened Ideas. 5.5 Implementation Phase. 5.6 Results. Literature Cited. Chapter 6. Pollution-Prevention Technologies and Practices. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Engineering Technologies, Operating Practices, and Unit Operations. 6.3 Dyelate Process Case Study. 6.3.1 Condensation. 6.3.2 Ring Closure. 6.3.3 Extraction. 6.3.4 Acidification and Halogenation. 6.3.5 Filtration and Drying. 6.3.6 Observations and Potential Process Improvement Options. Literature Cited. Chapter 7. Pollution Prevention In Batch Operations. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Nature and Sources of Emissions. 7.3 Pollution-Prevention Strategies. 7.3.1 Reactor Charging. 7.3.2 Reactor Operation. 7.3.3 Reactor Discharging. 7.3.4 Reactor Cleaning. 7.4 Modeling Batch Processes. 7.5 Batch vs. Continuous Operation. 7.6 Case Studies. 7.6.1 Replace an Organic Solvent with an Aqueous Solvent for Cleaning. 7.6.2 Methylene Chloride Emissions Reduction. 7.6.3 Conversion from Batch to Continuous Operation. Literature Cited. Chapter 8. Equipment and Parts Cleaning. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Nature of Emission Sources. 8.3 The Pollution-Prevention Continuum. 8.3.1 More Than 95% Pollution Prevention. 8.3.2 More Than 90% Pollution Prevention. 8.3.3 More Than 75% Pollution Prevention. 8.3.4 More Than 50% Pollution Prevention. 8.3.5 More Than and Less Than 10% Pollution Prevention. 8.3.6 Employee Awareness. 8.4 Cleaning Research. 8.5 Case Studies. 8.5.1 Minimize the Need for Cleaning. 8.5.2 Procedural Changes Relaxed Product Specifications. 8.5.3 High-Pressure Washing. 8.5.4 Waste Solvent Used For Flushing Equipment. Literature Cited. Chapter 9. High-Value Waste. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Regulations. 9.3 Conversion to a High-Value Waste. 9.3.1 Process and Waste-Stream Constituents. 9.3.2 Modify the Waste-Stream. 9.4 The Waste-Value Continuum. 9.4.1 Eliminate From the Process. 9.4.2 Reuse in the Process. 9.4.3 Convert to Feed. 9.4.4 Convert to Product. 9.4.5 End-of-Pipe Treatment. 9.5 Case Histories. 9.5.1 Organic Solvents Eliminated from the Process. 9.5.2 Acid Scavengers Eliminated from the Process. 9.5.3 Reusing Small Quantities of Solvents in a Process. 9.5.4 Wash-Solvent Reuse in Paint Formulation. 9.5.5 Vinyl Acetate Recovery and Reuse. 9.5.6 Reuse Sample Waste In the Process. 9.5.7 Reuse, Waste Elimination and Conversion to a Feed Material for a Herbicide Process. 9.5.8 Waste Segregation and Conversion to Products in Dairy Production. 9.5.9 Reintroduction of Waste Solids into a Polymer Process. 9.5.10 Nonwoven Waste Fabric Turned into a High-Value Product. Literature Cited. Chapter 10. Reactor Design and Operation. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Pollution-Prevention Strategies. 10.2.1 Consider the Impact of Solvent Selection. 10.2.2 Improve the Quality of Raw Materials. 10.2.3 Redesign the Reactor. 10.2.4 For Equilibrium Reactions, Recycle Byproducts. 10.2.5 For Sequential Reactions, Remove Product as it Forms. 10.2.6 Match the Mixing to the Reaction. 10.2.7 Improve the Way Reactants Are Added to the Reactor. 10.2.8 Modify Reactor Cooling or Heating. 10.2.9 Consider More Forgiving Regions of Operation. 10.2.10 Add, Change, or Optimize the Catalyst. 10.2.11 Optimize Reactant Feed Ratios and Addition Sequence. 10.2.12 Know, Analyze, and Control Critical Parameters. 10.2.13 Routinely Calibrate Instrumentation. 10.2.14 Other Strategies. Literature Cited. Chapter 11. Use of Water as a Solvent and Heat Transfer Fluid. 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 The Incentive for Source Reduction of Water Use. 11.3 Waste Reuse. 11.4 The Pollution-Prevention Continuum. 11.5 Pollution-Prevention Strategies. 11.6 Water Pinch Analysis. 11.7 Case Histories: Water as a Solvent. 11.7.1 Water Reuse as a Solvent. 11.7.2 pH Control. 11.7.3 Water Scrubbing. 11.7.4 Nonaqueous Cleaning. 11.8 Case Histories: Water as a Heat-Transfer Fluid. 11.8.1 Noncontact Cooling. 11.8.2 Water Monitoring. 11.8.3 Water Reuse for Energy. Literature Cited. Chapter 12. Organic Solvents. 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Cost as a Driver for Pollution Prevention. 12.3 Regulations. 12.4 The Pollution-Prevention Continuum. 12.5 Source Reduction of Solvents. 12.6 Solvent Selection. 12.6.1. Step 1: Identify Important Chemical and Physical Solvent Properties. 12.6.2 Step 2: Identify Constraints on Important Solvent Properties. 12.6.3 Step 3: Compile Data for all Properties and Rank Solvents Satisfying the Target Constraints. 12.6.4 Step 4: Evaluate the Top Solvent Candidates Using Simulation. 12.7 Solvent-Selection Databases. 12.8 Case Histories. 12.8.1 Solventless Process. 12.8.2 Replace Replace Solvent with a Process Intermediate, Product, or Feed. 12.8.3 Water as a Solvent. 12.8.4 Improve Solvent Recovery. 12.8.5 Implement Solvent Recovery. 12.8.6 Process and Equipment Improvements. 12.8.7 Organic Solvent Selection. Literature Cited. Chapter 13. pH Control as a Pollution-Prevention Tool. 13.1 Introduction. 13.2 Pollution-Prevention Strategies. 13.2.1 Understand Whether Your Plant Adds Acid or Base to Control pH. 13.2.2 Avoid Excessive Carbon Dioxide Scrubbing in Caustic Scrubbers. 13.2.3 Know the pKa and pKb of Weak Organic Acids and Bases in Your Process and Their Impact on Waste Emissions. 13.3 Metals Solubility and pH. 13.3.1 Hydrolysis of Metal Cations. 13.3.2 Methodology of Dyer et al. Study. 13.3.3 The OLI Software System. 13.3.4 Overall Metal Solubility Diagrams. 13.3.5 The Important Role of Source Reduction and Pretreatment. 13.4 Case Histories. 13.4.1 Plugging of Feed Preheater and Column with Tars. 13.4.2 Tar Formation Due to Acidity in an Incoming Raw Material. 13.4.3 Metals Emissions in Wastewater Effluent. 13.4.4 Copper Emissions from Reaction Step. Literature Cited. Chapter 14. Pollution Prevention in Vacuum Processes. 14.1 Introduction. 14.2 Background. 14.3 Nature or Emission Sources. 14.4 Regulatory Outlook. 14.5 How Do Emissions Originate? 14.5.1 Entrainment. 14.5.2 Temperature of Operation. 14.5.3 Inert Level. 14.6 The Pollution-Prevention Continuum. 14.7 Source Reduction of Vacuum System Emissions. 14.7.1 Entrainment. 14.7.2 Temperature of Operation. 14.7.3 Inerts Level. 14.7.4 Vacuum Device. 14.8 Case Histories and Economics. 14.8.1 Case History #1: Degassing at High Vacuum During Polymer Production. 14.8.2 Case History #2: Vacuum Distillation. Literature Cited. Chapter 15. Ventilation of Manufacturing. 15.1 Introduction. 15.2 The Bottom Line. 15.3 Nature and Sources of Emissions. 15.4 Regulatory Outlook. 15.5 The Pollution-Prevention Continuum. 15.5.1 Process Modifications to Eliminate the Contaminants. 15.5.2 Minimize the Volume of Contaminated Air. 15.5.3 Recirculation of Ventilation Air. 15.5.4 Dilution or General Building Ventilation. 15.5.5 Personal Protective Equipment. 15.6 The Incentive for Pollution Prevention. 15.7 Case Histories. 15.7.1 Printing Facility. 15.7.2 Semiconductor and Pharmaceutical Industries. 15.7.3 Parts Cleaner. 15.7.4 Film Facility. Literature Cited. Chapter 16. Volatile Organic-Liquid Storage. 16.1 Introduction. 16.2 Nature of Emissions Sources. 16.3 Regulatory Outlook. 16.4 How Do Emissions Originate? 16.4.1 Roof Tanks. 16.4.2 Floating Roof Tanks. 16.4.3 Stratification. 16.4.4 Estimating Emissions. 16.4.5 Fugitive Emissions (Equipment Leaks). 16.5 The Pollution-Prevention Continuum. 16.6 Discussion. 16.6.1 Source Reduction of Breathing Losses. 16.6.2 Source Reduction of Working Losses. 16.6.3 Other Source Reduction Approaches. 16.6.4 Floating Roofs. 16.6.5 Pressure Vessels. 16.6.6 End-of-Pipe Controls. 16.7 Technology Selection Criteria. 16.7.1 Floating Roofs. 16.7.2 Dedicated Control Device. 16.7.3 Pressure Vessel. 16.7.4 Headered Control Device. 16.7.5 Source Reduction Options. 16.8 Case Histories. 16.8.1 Refrigerated Vent Condenser. 16.8.2 Headered Vent System. 16.8.3 Floating Roofs. 16.8.4 Pressure Vessels. Literature Cited. Chapter 17. Separation Technology Selection. 17.1 Introduction. 17.2 Pollution-Prevention Strategies. 17.2.1 Selection Heuristics. 17.2.2 Separation Unit-Operation Selection. 17.3 Unit Operation Parameters. 17.3.1 Distillation. 17.3.2 Crystallization. 17.3.3 Liquid-Liquid Extraction. 17.3.4 Adsorption. 17.3.5 Membranes. 17.4 Case Histories. 17.4.1 Distillation: New Design Criteria. 17.4.2 Distillation: Recovery of Waste. 17.4.3 Crystallization: New Technology. 17.4.4 Extraction: Thermodynamic Review. 17.4.5 Adsorption: Technology Selection. 17.4.6 Membranes: Process Simplification. Literature Cited. Chapter 18. Equipment Leaks: Regulations, Impacts, and Strategies. 18.1 Fugitive Emissions. 18.2 New Regulations in Mid-1994. 18.3 Recordkeeping Setup. 18.4 Strategy for Valves. 18.5 Learnings from a Study of Pump Seals. 18.6 Strategy from Pumps. Literature Cited. Appendix A. A Collection of Pollution-Prevention Opportunities. A.1 Introduction. 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Springer Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Book SynopsisThis volume of the Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science, Second Edition, focuses on current challenges in the field from materials and mechanics to applications of statistical and nonlinear physics in the life sciences.Table of ContentsStatistical and Non-linear Physics: IntroductionComplex Systems and Emergent PhenomenaPolymer PhysicsChaotic Dynamics in Nonequilibrium Statistical MechanicsMonte Carlo Simulations in Statistical PhysicsNonlinear Fluid Flow, Pattern Formation, Mixing, and TurbulenceFluid Dynamics in CloudsCollective Transport and DepinningDisordered Elastic MediaPhysics of Jerky Motion in Slowly Driven Magnetic and Earthquake Fault SystemsFlexible mechanical structures and their topologically protected deformationsA Statistical Mechanics Perspective on Glasses and AgingStress Localization in Soft Particulate GelsNonlinear Mechanics of Colloidal Gels: Creep, Fatigue, and Shear-Induced YieldingStatistical physics of the yielding transitionGranular FlowsStatistical Mechanics of CloggingJamming of Granular MatterRigidity Percolation and Frictional JammingCell Biology: Networks , Regulation and PathwaysFluctuation Theorems, Brownian Motors and Thermodynamics of Small SystemsNeuronal DynamicsDense Active MatterUltracold Atomic Gases: Novel States of MatterQuantum ChaosNetworks: Structure and DynamicsCentralities in complex networksOptimization Problems and Algorithms from Computer ScienceStatistical Mechanics Approach to Econophysics
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Sustainable Membrane Technolog
Book SynopsisThis book consists of the latest in sustainable membrane technology for use in energy, water, and the environment.Trade ReviewReview copies sent out 6.4.12 THE ENVIRONMENTALIST BLOG SOCIETY AND NATURAL RESOURCES JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY JOURNAL OF AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYTable of ContentsFOREWORD ix PREFACE xi CONTRIBUTORS xv PART I MEMBRANE MATERIAL AND MEMBRANE DEVELOPMENT 1 1 Spinning Effect of Polyethersulfone Hollow Fiber Membrane Prepared by Water or Polyvinylpyrrolidone in Ternary Formulation 3Nurmin Bolong, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, and Mohd Razman Salim 2 Effect of Inorganic Particle on the Performance of Polyethersulfone-Cellulose Acetate Ultrafi ltration Membranes 11Gangasalam Arthanareeswaran and Radhe Shyam Thakur 3 Characterizations of Newly Developed Bacterial Cellulose–Chitosan Membrane with Pyrroline 29Siti Nur Hidayah Mohamad, Norhayati Pa’e, Abdul Halim Mohammad Yusof, and Ida Idayu Muhamad 4 Effect of Posttreatment to Enhance the Performance of Nanofi ltration Asymmetric Membrane in Atrazine-Herbicide Removing Process 41Nora’aini Ali, Nurbaiti Abdul Hanid, Asmadi Ali, Ahmad Jusoh, and Marinah Ariffin 5 Polyacrylonitrile Nanofi ber Assembled by Electrospinning: Effect of Dope Concentrations on the Structural and Pore Characterizations 51Agung Mataram, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, and Takeshi Matsuura PART II APPLICATIONS IN GAS AND VAPOR TREATMENT 59 6 Polymer Structures and Carbon Dioxide Permeation Properties in Polymer Membranes 61Shinji Kanehashi, Shuichi Sato, and Kazukiyo Nagai 7 Gas Permeability and Electrical Properties of 6FDA-Based Polyimide Membranes 75Shuichi Sato, Sou Miyata, Shinji Kanehashi, and Kazukiyo Nagai 8 Polymeric Nanocomposite Membranes for Gas Separation 87Ghader Khanbabaei, Jamal Aalaei, and Ali Rahmatpour 9 Preparation of Perovskite Titania Ceramic Membrane by Sol-Gel Method 95Abdul Latif Ahmad, Sani N. 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James Noel Fernando 18 Preparation and Characterization of W/O Emulsion Liquid Membrane Containing Diethanolamine (DEA) for Carbon Dioxide Separation from Gas Mixtures 211Khairul Sozana Nor Kamarudin and Inamullah Bhatti 19 Removal of Dyes from Liquid Waste Solution: Study on Liquid Membrane Component Selection and Stability 221Norasikin Othman, Norlisa Mili, Ani Idris, and Siti Nazrah Zailani PART V APPLICATIONS IN ENERGY 231 20 Modeling and Analysis of Solar-Powered Membrane Distillation Unit for Seawater Desalination 233Fawzi Banat and Mohammed Al-Jarrah 21 Polystyrene Ionomers Functionalized with Partially Fluorinated Short Side-Chain Sulfonic Acid for Fuel Cell Membrane Applications 243Ying Chang and Chulsung Bae 22 Contribution of Nanoclays to the Barrier Properties of SPEEK/Cloisite15A® Nanocomposite Membrane for DMFC Application 251Juhana Jaafar and Ahmad Fauzi Ismail 23 Purification of Biogas Using Carbon Nanotubes Mixed Matrix Membrane: Effect of Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes Using Silane Agent 267Tutuk Joko Kusworo, Abdullah Busairi, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Azeman Mustafa, and Buiyono 24 Selectivity of Polymeric Solvent Resistant Nanofiltration Membranes for Biodiesel Separation 277Rahimah Othman, Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Manal Ismail, and Jumat Salimon PART VI OTHER INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS 289 25 Pervaporation Performance of Methyl Tert Buthyl Ether/Methanol Mixtures through Natural Rubber/Polystyrene Interpenetrating Polymer Network Membranes 291Mohd Ghazali Mohd Nawawi, Nur Azrini Ramlee, and Fathie Ahmad Zakil 26 P-Xylene Separation from Ternary Xylene Mixture Over Silicalite-1 Membrane: Process Optimization 299Yin Fong Yeong, Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah, Abdul Latif Ahmad, and Subhash Bhatia 27 Ammonia Removal from Saline Water by Direct Contact Membrane Distillation 309Rosalam Sarbatly and Chel-Ken Chiam INDEX 319
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Mathematical Modeling in Science and Engineering
Book SynopsisA powerful, unified approach to mathematical and computational modeling in science and engineering Mathematical and computational modeling makes it possible to predict the behavior of a broad range of systems across a broad range of disciplines. This text guides students and professionals through the axiomatic approach, a powerful method that will enable them to easily master the principle types of mathematical and computational models used in engineering and science. Readers will discover that this axiomatic approach not only enables them to systematically construct effective models, it also enables them to apply these models to any macroscopic physical system. Mathematical Modeling in Science and Engineering focuses on models in which the processes to be modeled are expressed as systems of partial differential equations. It begins with an introductory discussion of the axiomatic formulation of basic models, setting the foundation for further topics such as:Table of ContentsPreface xiii 1 AXIOMATIC FORMULATION OF THE BASIC MODELS 1 1.1 Models 1 1.2 Microscopic and macroscopic physics 2 1.3 Kinematics of continuous systems 3 1.3.1 Intensive properties 6 1.3.2 Extensive properties 8 1.4 Balance equations of extensive and intensive properties 9 1.4.1 Global balance equations 9 1.4.2 The local balance equations 10 1.4.3 The role of balance conditions in the modeling of continuous systems 13 1.4.4 Formulation of motion restrictions by means of balance equations 14 1.5 Summary 16 2 MECHANICS OF CLASSICAL CONTINUOUS SYSTEMS 23 2.1 One-phase systems 23 2.2 The basic mathematical model of one-phase systems 24 2.3 The extensive/intensive properties of classical mechanics 25 2.4 Mass conservation 26 2.5 Linear momentum balance 27 2.6 Angular momentum balance 29 2.7 Energy concepts 32 2.8 The balance of kinetic energy 33 2.9 The balance of internal energy 34 2.10 Heat equivalent of mechanical work 35 2.11 Summary of basic equations for solid and fluid mechanics 35 2.12 Some basic concepts of thermodynamics 36 2.12.1 Heat transport 36 2.13 Summary 38 3 MECHANICS OF NON-CLASSICAL CONTINUOUS SYSTEMS 45 3.1 Multiphase systems 45 3.2 The basic mathematical model of multiphase systems 46 3.3 Solute transport in a free fluid 47 3.4 Transport by fluids in porous media 49 3.5 Flow of fluids through porous media 51 3.6 Petroleum reservoirs: the black-oil model 52 3.6.1 Assumptions of the black-oil model 53 3.6.2 Notation 53 3.6.3 Family of extensive properties 54 3.6.4 Differential equations and jump conditions 55 3.7 Summary 57 4 SOLUTE TRANSPORT BY A FREE FLUID 63 4.1 The general equation of solute transport by a free fluid 64 4.2 Transport processes 65 4.2.1 Advection 65 4.2.2 Diffusion processes 65 4.3 Mass generation processes 66 4.4 Differential equations of diffusive transport 67 4.5 Well-posed problems for diffusive transport 69 4.5.1 Time-dependent problems 70 4.5.2 Steady state 71 4.6 First-order irreversible processes 71 4.7 Differential equations of non-diffusive transport 73 4.8 Well-posed problems for non-diffusive transport 73 4.8.1 Well-posed problems in one spatial dimension 74 4.8.2 Well-posed problems in several spatial dimensions 79 4.8.3 Well-posed problems for steady-state models 80 4.9 Summary 80 5 FLOW OF A FLUID IN A POROUS MEDIUM 85 5.1 Basic assumptions of the flow model 85 5.2 The basic model for the flow of a fluid through a porous medium 86 5.3 Modeling the elasticity and compressibility 87 5.3.1 Fluid compressibility 87 5.3.2 Pore compressibility 88 5.3.3 The storage coefficient 90 5.4 Darcy's law 90 5.5 Piezometric level 92 5.6 General equation governing flow through a porous medium 94 5.6.1 Special forms of the governing differential equation 95 5.7 Applications of the jump conditions 96 5.8 Well-posed problems 96 5.8.1 Steady-state models 97 5.8.2 Time-dependent problems 99 5.9 Models with a reduced number of spatial dimensions 99 5.9.1 Theoretical derivation of a 2-D model for a confined aquifer 100 5.9.2 Leaky aquitard method 102 5.9.3 The integrodifferential equations approach 104 5.9.4 Other 2-D aquifer models 108 5.10 Summary 111 6 SOLUTE TRANSPORT IN A POROUS MEDIUM 117 6.1 Transport processes 118 6.1.1 Advection 118 6.2 Non-conservative processes 118 6.2.1 First-order irreversible processes 119 6.2.2 Adsorption 119 6.3 Dispersion-diffusion 121 6.4 The equations for transport of solutes in porous media 123 6.5 Well-posed problems 125 6.6 Summary 125 7 MULTIPHASE SYSTEMS 129 7.1 Basic model for the flow of multiple-species transport in a multiple-fluid- phase porous medium 129 7.2 Modeling the transport of species i in phase a 130 7.3 The saturated flow case 133 7.4 The air-water system 137 7.5 The immobile air unsaturated flow model 142 7.6 Boundary conditions 143 7.7 Summary 145 8 ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY 149 8.1 Background on oil production and reservoir modeling 149 8.2 Processes to be modeled 151 8.3 Unified formulation of EOR models 151 8.4 The black-oil model 152 8.5 The Compositional Model 156 8.6 Summary 160 9 LINEAR ELASTICITY 165 9.1 Introduction 165 9.2 Elastic Solids 166 9.3 The Linear Elastic Solid 167 9.4 More on the Displacement Field Decomposition 170 9.5 Strain Analysis 171 9.6 Stress Analysis 173 9.7 Isotropic materials 175 9.8 Stress-strain relations for isotropic materials 177 9.9 The governing differential equations 179 9.9.1 Elastodynamics 180 9.9.2 Elastostatics 180 9.10 Well-posed problems 181 9.10.1 Elastostatics 181 9.10.2 Elastodynamics 181 9.11 Representation of solutions for isotropic elastic solids 182 9.12 Summary 183 10 FLUID MECHANICS 189 10.1 Introduction 189 10.2 Newtonian fluids: Stokes' constitutive equations 190 10.3 Navier-Stokes equations 192 10.4 Complementary constitutive equations 193 10.5 The concepts of incompressible and inviscid fluids 193 10.6 Incompressible fluids 194 10.7 Initial and boundary conditions 195 10.8 Viscous incompressible fluids: steady states 196 10.9 Linearized theory of incompressible fluids 196 10.10 Ideal fluids 197 10.11 Irrotational flows 198 10.12 Extension of Bernoulli's relations to compressible fluids 199 10.13 Shallow-water theory 200 10.14 Inviscid compressible fluids 202 10.14.1 Small perturbations in a compressible fluid: the theory of sound 203 10.14.2 Initiation of motion 204 10.14.3 Discontinuous models and shock conditions 206 10.15 Summary 208 A: PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 211 A. 1 Classification 211 A.2 Canonical forms 213 A.3 Well-posed problems 213 A.3.1 Boundary-value problems: the elliptic case 214 A.3.2 Initial-boundary-value problems 214 B: SOME RESULTS FROM THE CALCULUS 217 B.l Notation 217 B.2 Generalized Gauss Theorem 218 C: PROOF OF THEOREM 221 D: THE BOUNDARY LAYER INCOMPRESSIBILITY APPROXIMATION 225 E: INDICIAL NOTATION 229 E.l General 229 E.2 Matrix algebra 230 E.3 Applications to differential calculus 232 Index 235
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Unsaturated Soil Mechanics in Engineering
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to unsaturated soil from the world's experts on the subject This book builds upon and substantially updates Fredlund and Rahardjo's publication, Soil Mechanics for Unsaturated Soils, the current standard in the field of unsaturated soils.Table of ContentsForeword xiii Preface xv Acknowledgments xvii Chapter 1 Theory to Practice of Unsaturated Soil Mechanics 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Moisture and Thermal Flux Boundary Conditions 6 1.3 Determination of Unsaturated Soil Properties 8 1.4 Stages in Moving Toward Implementation 9 1.5 Need for Unsaturated Soil Mechanics 11 1.6 Partial Differential Equations in Soil Mechanics 17 1.7 Engineering Protocols for Unsaturated Soils 26 Chapter 2 Nature and Phase Properties of Unsaturated Soil 29 2.1 Introduction 29 2.2 Soil Classification 34 2.3 Phase Properties 48 2.4 Volume-Mass Variables 66 2.5 Soil Compaction 73 2.6 Volume-Mass Relations When Mass is Lost from System 76 Chapter 3 State Variables for Unsaturated Soils 80 3.1 Introduction 80 3.2 Basis for Stress State Variables 84 3.3 Stress State Variables for Unsaturated Soils 87 3.4 Representation of Stress States 94 3.5 Equations for Mohr Circle 98 3.6 Role of Osmotic Suction 105 Chapter 4 Measurement and Estimation of State Variables 109 4.1 Introduction 109 4.2 Measurement of Soil Suction 109 4.3 Measurement of Total Suction 149 4.4 Measurement of Osmotic Suction 164 4.5 Measurement of In Situ Water Content 165 4.6 Estimation of Soil Suction 169 Chapter 5 Soil-Water Characteristic Curves for Unsaturated Soils 184 5.1 Introduction 184 5.2 Volume-Mass Constitutive Relations 190 5.3 Equations for SWCC 200 5.4 Regression Analysis on SWCC Equations 214 5.5 Hysteresis, Initialization, and Interpretation of SWCC 217 5.6 Pham and Fredlund (2011) Equation for Entire SWCC 224 5.7 Gitirana and Fredlund (2004) SWCC 231 5.8 Measurement of SWCC Using Pressure Plate Devices 234 5.9 Single-Specimen Pressure Plate Devices for Geotechnical Engineering 242 5.10 Vacuum Desiccators for High Suctions 249 5.11 Use of Chilled-Mirror or Dew-Point Method 251 5.12 Estimation of SWCC 253 5.13 Two-Point Method of Estimating SWCC 263 5.14 Correlation of Fitting Parameters to Soil Properties 265 5.15 Application of SWCC 269 5.16 Guidelines and Recommendations for Engineering Practice 271 Chapter 6 Ground Surface Moisture Flux Boundary Conditions 273 6.1 Introduction 273 6.2 Climatic Classification for a Site 274 6.3 Boundary Value Framework for Near-Ground-Surface Design 278 6.4 Challenges of Numerical Modeling Ground Surface Moisture Flux Conditions 321 Chapter 7 Theory of Water Flow through Unsaturated Soils 327 7.1 Introduction 327 7.2 Theory of Flow of Water 327 7.3 Darcy’s Law for Unsaturated Soils 331 7.4 Partial Differential Equations for Steady-State Water Flow 344 7.5 Partial Differential Equations for Transient Seepage 351 7.6 Direct Measurement of Water Flow Properties 354 Chapter 8 Solving Saturated/Unsaturated Water Flow Problems 375 8.1 Introduction 375 8.2 Estimation of Permeability Function 375 8.3 Application to Saturated-Unsaturated Water Flow Problems 397 8.4 Conditions under Which Matric Suction Can Be Maintained 437 Chapter 9 Air Flow through Unsaturated Soils 450 9.1 Introduction 450 9.2 Theory of Free Air Flow 450 9.3 Fick’s Law and Darcy’s Law for Air Flow 451 9.4 Diffusion of Air through Water 458 9.5 Other Components of Air Flow 460 9.6 Partial Differential Equations for Air Flow through Unsaturated Soils 461 9.7 Direct Measurement of Air Coefficient of Permeability 465 9.8 Direct Measurement of Air Diffusion through Water 467 9.9 Indirect Estimation of Air Flow Properties 472 9.10 Applications to Saturated-Unsaturated Air Flow Problems 480 Chapter 10 Heat Flow Analysis for Unsaturated Soils 487 10.1 Introduction 487 10.2 Theory of Heat Flow 488 10.3 Theory of Freezing and Thawing Soils 492 10.4 Formulation of Partial Differential Equations for Conductive Heat Flow 495 10.5 Direct Measurement of Thermal Properties 500 10.6 Estimation Procedures for Thermal Properties 505 10.7 Applications to Thermal Problems 510 10.8 One-Dimensional Heat Flow in Unfrozen and Frozen Soils 511 10.9 Two-Dimensional Heat Flow Example Involving Chilled Pipeline 511 10.10 Two-Dimensional Heat Flow Example with Surface Temperatures above and below Freezing 512 10.11 Aldrich (1956) Example of Vertical Column 516 Chapter 11 Shear Strength of Unsaturated Soils 520 11.1 Introduction 520 11.2 Theory of Shear Strength 520 11.3 Measurement of Shear Strength 536 11.4 Special Equipment Design Considerations 541 11.5 Triaxial Test Procedures for Unsaturated Soils 551 11.6 Interpretation of Triaxial Test Results 554 11.7 Direct Shear Tests 565 11.8 Typical Laboratory Test Results 567 11.9 Selection of Strain Rate 578 Chapter 12 Shear Strength Applications in Plastic and Limit Equilibrium 588 12.1 Introduction 588 12.2 Estimation of Shear Strength Functions for Unsaturated Soils 588 12.3 Application to Practical Shear Strength Problems in Geotechnical Engineering 612 12.4 Bearing Capacity 626 12.5 Slope Stability 632 12.6 Optimization Procedures to Solve for Factor of Safety 642 12.7 Application of Slope Stability Analyses 651 12.8 Hazard Assessment and Decision Analysis Related to Slope Instability 662 Chapter 13 Stress-Deformation Analysis for Unsaturated Soils 666 13.1 Introduction 666 13.2 Concepts of Volume Change and Deformation 670 13.3 Volume-Mass Constitutive Relations 673 13.4 Compressibility Form for Unsaturated Soil Constitutive Relations 679 13.5 Relationship Among Volumetric Deformation Coefficients 685 13.6 Pham-Fredlund Volume-Mass Constitutive Mode (2011a) 693 13.7 Formulation of Partial Differential Equations for Stress-Deformation in Unsaturated Soils 713 13.8 Measurement of Stress-Deformation Properties for Unsaturated Soils 721 Chapter 14 Solving Stress-Deformation Problems with Unsaturated Soils 731 14.1 Introduction 731 14.2 Estimation of Stress-Deformation Properties 731 14.3 Application to Practical Stress-Deformation Problems 735 14.4 Evaluation of Stress History in Unsaturated Soils 738 14.5 One-Dimensional Formulations for Deformation Analysis for Unsaturated Soil 756 14.6 Swelling Theory Formulated in Terms of Incremental Elasticity Parameters 768 14.7 Evaluation of Elasticity Parameter Functions from Volume Change Indices 771 14.8 One-Dimensional Solution Using Incremental Elasticity Formulation 775 14.9 Two-Dimensional Solution Using Incremental Elasticity Formulation 778 14.10 Challenges in Numerically Modeling of Expansive Soil Problems 778 Chapter 15 Compressibility and Pore Pressure Parameters 783 15.1 Introduction 783 15.2 Coupled and Uncoupled Solutions 784 15.3 Uncoupled Undrained Loading 786 15.4 Derivation of Pore Pressure Parameters 794 15.5 Drained and Undrained Loading 796 15.6 Solutions of Pore Pressure Equations and Comparisons with Experimental Results 802 15.7 Rheological Model to Represent Relative Compressibilities of 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John Wiley and Sons Ltd MacRoberts on Scottish Construction Contracts
Book SynopsisProvides a guide to the general principles of Scottish law relevant to construction contracts and the main provisions of the standard forms of construction contract used in Scotland including: the obligations of employers and contractors certification payment ending a construction contract remedies subcontracts collateral warranties insurance dispute resolution regulatory matters The new edition has been substantially updated and expanded to take account of the latest editions of the Scottish Standard Building Contracts and recent case law. Specific updates have been driven by the following changes to legislation and standard contracts Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 and the relative Scheme for Construction Contracts Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 Recognising the significant increase in use of NEC3 standard forms oTable of ContentsForeword by the Rt Hon Lord Hope of Craighead KT xiii Preface xv 1 Construction Contracts in General 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Definition of a construction contract 1 1.3 Parties involved in a construction project 5 1.4 Types of construction contract 15 1.5 The SBCC forms of building contract 23 1.6 The NEC3 forms of contract 25 1.7 Building Information Modelling (BIM) 27 1.8 Soft Landings 29 2 Procurement 32 2.1 Introduction 32 2.2 The EU public procurement regime and EU economic and legal principles 33 2.3 Beyond the EU 35 2.4 Conditions for application of the procurement rules 36 2.5 Who must comply with the Regulations? 36 2.6 Treatment of a proposed contract as a works contract, supply contract or a services contract 37 2.7 What are the relevant financial thresholds? 40 2.8 Is there an applicable exclusion? 41 2.9 Types of procurement procedure 42 2.10 The open procedure 42 2.11 The restricted procedure 43 2.12 The negotiated procedure with advertisement 46 2.13 The competitive dialogue procedure 49 2.14 Awarding the contract 53 2.15 The Alcatel mandatory standstill period 54 2.16 The use of framework agreements in public procurement 56 2.17 Remedies against contracting authorities (bidder grievances and complaints) 57 2.18 Awarding low-value contracts fairly 61 2.19 Forthcoming changes in the Procurement law landscape 62 3 Entering into a Construction Contract 64 3.1 Introduction 64 3.2 Essentials of written and oral contracts 64 3.3 Capacity to contract 71 3.4 Implied terms 73 3.5 Letters of intent 78 3.6 Incorporation of terms by reference to another document 80 3.7 Contract interpretation 83 3.8 Signing a building contract 84 4 Employers’ Obligations 87 4.1 Introduction 87 4.2 Possession of the site 88 4.3 Administration 92 4.4 Information and instructions 95 4.5 Variations 97 4.6 Other obligations 102 5 Contractors’ Obligations 103 5.1 Introduction 103 5.2 Completing the works 103 5.3 The quality of the work 118 5.4 Defective work 128 5.5 Progress of the works 131 5.6 Insurance and indemnity 138 5.7 The Joint Fire Code 139 5.8 Health and safety 140 6 Time 141 6.1 Introduction 141 6.2 Commencement of the works 141 6.3 Time of the essence 142 6.4 Progress of the works 142 6.5 Adjustment of the Completion Date and extension of time for completion 143 6.6 Partial possession, sectional completion and acceleration 152 6.7 Completion of the works 153 6.8 Damages for late completion 154 6.9 Liquidated damages 155 6.10 The SBC/DB 158 6.11 The NEC3 159 7 Certification 168 7.1 Introduction 168 7.2 Formal requirements of certificates 168 7.3 Interim certificates 171 7.4 Final certificates 176 7.5 Other certificates 180 7.6 Roles and duties of certifiers 183 8 Payment 188 8.1 Contractual payment 188 8.2 Adjustment of the contract price 206 8.3 Loss and expense 215 8.4 Quantum meruit 220 8.5 Quantum lucratus 222 8.6 Contractual retention 224 8.7 Project bank accounts (PBA) 227 9 Ending a Construction Contract 229 9.1 Introduction 229 9.2 Frustration and impossibility 229 9.3 Force majeure 232 9.4 Termination 233 9.5 Repudiation and rescission 242 9.6 Death and illness 243 9.7 Illegality 244 9.8 Insolvency 245 9.9 Prescription 248 10 Remedies 254 10.1 Introduction 254 10.2 Rescission 255 10.3 Specific implement 256 10.4 Damages for breach of contract 257 10.5 Finance charges 261 10.6 Interest 263 10.7 Interdict 267 10.8 Withholding payment 267 10.9 Suspending performance 269 10.10 Delictual claims 271 11 Sub-contractors and Suppliers 275 11.1 Introduction 275 11.2 SBCC Standard Sub-Contracts 275 11.3 NEC3 Standard Sub-Contracts 276 11.4 Nominated and domestic sub-contractors 276 11.5 Named and specialist Sub-Contractors 277 11.6 Direct payments to sub-contractors 279 11.7 Privity of contract 280 11.8 Relationship between main and sub-contracts 282 11.9 Restrictions on sub-contracting 283 11.10 Main contractor’s discount 284 11.11 Suppliers 285 11.12 Retention of title clauses 285 11.13 Supply of goods by sub-contractors 287 11.14 Adequate mechanism for payment 288 12 Assignation, Delegation and Novation 290 12.1 Introduction 290 12.2 Common law 291 12.3 Effect of assignation upon claims 292 12.4 Delectus personae 294 12.5 Assignation under the SBC and the SBC/DB 294 12.6 Assignation under the NEC3 295 12.7 Delegation 295 12.8 Novation 296 13 Rights forThird Parties 300 13.1 General 300 13.2 Collateral warranties 300 13.3 Typical clauses 303 13.4 Effects of the 1996 Act on collateral warranties 310 13.5 Third party rights schedule 311 13.6 Assignation 313 14 Insurance 314 14.1 Insurance: General principles 314 14.2 Insurance under the SBC and the SBC/DB 318 14.3 Insurance under the NEC3 323 14.4 Professional indemnity insurance 325 14.5 Latent defects insurance 327 14.6 Project insurance 327 15 Litigation 329 15.1 Introduction 329 15.2 The litigation process 329 16 Adjudication 338 16.1 Introduction 338 16.2 The scope of Part II of the 1996 Act, as amended by the 2009 Act 338 16.3 The notice of adjudication 340 16.4 Appointment of the adjudicator 341 16.5 The referral notice 342 16.6 Conduct of the adjudication 342 16.7 The decision 347 16.8 Adjudicator’s fees and costs/expenses of the parties 348 16.9 Liability of the adjudicator 351 16.10 Enforcement proceedings 351 16.11 Proceedings following adjudication 373 16.12 Human rights 373 16.13 Adjudication in PPP contracts 375 17 Arbitration 377 17.1 Introduction 377 17.2 The Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 380 18 Other Forms of Dispute Resolution 396 18.1 Mediation 396 18.2 Settlement agreements 408 18.3 Expert determination 414 18.4 Early neutral evaluation 418 18.5 Senior management review 419 18.6 Dispute boards 422 19 Tax 426 19.1 Value Added Tax (VAT) 426 19.2 The Construction Industry Scheme 433 20 Health and Safety 437 20.1 Introduction 437 20.2 Common law 437 20.3 Health and Safety atWork etc. Act 1974 438 20.4 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 444 20.5 The SBC and the SBC/DB provisions 455 20.6 The NEC3 provisions 456 21 RegulatoryMatters: Competition in Construction 457 21.1 Competition law in the UK: Introduction 457 21.2 Competition law: Overview 457 21.3 Penalties 458 21.4 The Chapter I prohibition 459 21.5 The Roofing and English Construction cases 462 21.6 The cartel offence 464 21.7 Leniency 465 21.8 The Chapter II prohibition 466 21.9 Summary 467 22 RegulatoryMatters: The Bribery Act 2010 468 22.1 Compliance:The Bribery Act 2010 468 22.2 The Bribery Act 2010: The offences 469 22.3 The Bribery Act 2010: The defence 474 22.4 Facilitation payments 477 22.5 Consequences of offences under the Bribery Act 478 22.6 Prosecution under the Bribery Act 482 22.7 Construction industry risk profile 482 22.8 The SBC, the SBC/DB, the NEC3 and the Bribery Act 484 23 Guarantees and Bonds 486 23.1 Guarantees 486 23.2 Bonds 491 Tables of Cases 497 Table of Statutes 522 Table of Statutory Instruments 529 Table of References 538 Index 547
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Architectural Technology
Book Synopsis it gives me great pleasure to support the first ever publication to specifically address the area of research, and in particular its relationship with practice, in the discipline of architectural technologynot only ground breaking because it is the first book of its kind, but also because it provides at long last one of the accepted foundations needed to underpin the emerging academic discipline, namely a recognised research base. CIAT, in supporting this publication, is aware of the need for books such as this to sustain the process of research informed practice, as an aid for both students and those practising within the discipline of architectural technology. Norman Wienand MCIAT, Vice President Education, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Architectural technology is the realisation of architecture through the application of building science, forming the constructive link between the abstract and the physical.Table of ContentsAbout the Contributors vii Foreword ix Introduction xi 1 Theory and Architectural Technology 1Norman Wienand Case Study A Designing to Anticipate Future Climate Change: The Case of an Urban House 19Julian Marsh 2 The Morphological Construct 47William Thompson Case Study B A Sustainable Window: A Process of Development 63John C.M. Olie 3 Sustainable Design Analysis and BIM Integration 89Boris Ceranic Case Study C Applying Research in Practice: Developing a Specialist Service in the Analysis of Thermal Bridging 121Matthew Peat 4 Testing the Thermal Performance of New Dwellings during Construction 141John Littlewood Case Study D Assessing Retrofitted External Wall Insulation 177Jo Hopper 5 Exploring Links between Education, Research and Practice in Architectural Technology 193Gareth Alexander and Colin Orr Case Study E BIM Collaboration in Student Architectural Technologist Learning 213Malachy Mathews 6 Research Processes and Practicalities 231Stephen Emmitt Index 247
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Wiley-Blackwell Conflicts in Construction 2e
Book SynopsisConstruction projects are beset with disputes. This book deals with all types of conflicts that lead to disputes in construction projects. It shows readers how to avoid, manage and resolve conflicts before they become serious disputes.Table of ContentsPreface vii 1 Conflicts in Construction 1 1.1 Recent history 2 1.2 Understanding conflict 3 1.3 Addressing conflict 3 1.4 Positive aspects of a conflict 4 1.5 The real causes of conflict 6 2 Why Do We Need to Manage Conflict? 11 2.1 Functional conflict 12 2.2 Dysfunctional conflict 12 3 Causes of Conflict 19 3.1 A conflict of ideas 19 3.2 A conflict of beliefs 22 3.3 A conflict of interests 24 3.4 The Fertile Ground Theory 25 3.5 Internal conflict 29 3.6 Internal conflict in construction 34 3.7 Other factors 38 4 Dishonesty and Self Deception 41 4.1 Plain dishonesty 41 4.2 Self delusion 43 4.3 Cognitive Dissonance 44 4.4 Confirmative Bias 45 5 Interpersonal Relationships 49 5.1 Anthropological factors 50 5.2 Sociological factors 52 5.3 Physiological factors 54 5.4 Psychological factors 54 5.5 Prejudice 57 5.6 Personality types 57 5.7 The urge to conflict 62 6 Anatomy of a Construction Project 63 6.1 Overview of the project and the parties 63 6.2 The pre-contract period 65 6.3 The contract period 67 6.4 The dispute period 69 6.5 Summary and analysis of the dispute 71 7 Twelve Steps for Reducing Conflict 73 7.1 Step 1: Communicate with precision 73 7.2 Step 2: Listen and consider attentively 75 7.3 Step 3: Think before speaking 76 7.4 Step 4: Take time to build relationships 78 7.5 Step 5: Be honest in your dealings with others 79 7.6 Step 6: Do not dispute trivial matters 80 7.7 Step 7: Look for common ground 80 7.8 Step 8: Recognise and avoid prejudice 81 7.9 Step 9: Express your understanding 82 7.10 Step 10: Control your emotions 83 7.11 Step 11: Apologise gracefully if you are wrong 84 7.12 Step 12: Accept apologies gracefully if others are in the wrong 86 8 Reducing Conflict 87 8.1 People, people, people 87 8.2 Interpersonal techniques 88 8.3 Perceptions and personalities 89 8.4 Tactical behaviour 95 8.5 Summary 97 9 Managing Conflict 99 9.1 Simple resolution techniques 99 9.2 Control of conflict 102 9.3 Conflict prevention 103 9.4 Prevent conflict from spreading 105 9.5 Call the professionals 106 9.6 Summary 107 10 Informal Dispute Resolution 109 10.1 Negotiation 109 10.2 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 119 11 Formal Dispute Resolution 123 11.1 General principles of dispute management 123 11.2 Arbitration and Litigation 125 11.3 Arbitration explained 125 11.4 Litigation explained 128 12 Conflict in Changing and Challenging Markets 133 12.1 Will people change? 133 12.2 Will contracts change? 135 12.3 Does Europe have anything better to offer? 137 12.4 Conflict in changing market conditions 138 12.5 More conflict or less conflict – you decide! 138 Index 139
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