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Taylor & Francis Ltd SolidLiquid Separation Technologies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Microbial Bioinformatics in the Oil and Gas Industry
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Improvement of Buildings Structural Quality by
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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CRC Press Damage Models and Algorithms for Assessment of
Book SynopsisExtensive amounts of operational data are generated over time by the health monitoring system of a structure's management system, yet there are few analysis algorithms which can tell the exact working state of the structure on-line. Good maintenance engineers need to know the exact location and state of the structural components after an earthquake or some attack or accident involving the structure, possibly within a matter of hours, and the client also demands a rapid diagnosis of the structure before making decisions on any necessary remedial work. This book is devoted to the condition assessment of a structure under operational loading, with most of the illustrations related to a bridge deck under a group of moving vehicular loads. More generally, a wide variety of excitation forces can be exerted on a structure, from earthquake excitation, wind loading, vehicular loading or ambient excitation at the supports. Different algorithms may be used to enable real time identificaTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Mathematical Concepts for Discrete Inverse Problems3. Damage Description and Modeling4. Model Reduction and Modal Expansion5. Damage Detection from Static Measurement6. Damage Detection in Frequency Domain7. System Identification based on response sensitivity8. System Identification with Wavelets9. Model Uncertainty AnalysisAppendicesReferencesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rapid Load Testing on Piles
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Transient Airflow in Building Drainage Systems
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CRC Press A Geology for Engineers Seventh Edition
Book SynopsisNo engineering structure can be built on the ground or within it without the influence of geology being experienced by the engineer. Yet geology is an ancillary subject to students of engineering and it is therefore essential that their training is supported by a concise, reliable and usable text on geology and its relationship to engineering. In this book all the fundamental aspects of geology are described and explained, but within the limits thought suitable for engineers.It describes the structure of the earth and the operation of its internal processes, together with the geological processes that shape the earth and produce its rocks and soils. It also details the commonly occurring types of rock and soil, and many types of geological structure and geological maps. Care has been taken to focus on the relationship between geology and geomechanics, so emphasis has been placed on the geological processes that bear directly upon the composition, structure and mechanics of soil and rocks, and on the movement of groundwater. The descriptions of geological processes and their products are used as the basis for explaining why it is important to investigate the ground, and to show how the investigations may be conducted at ground level and underground. Specific instruction is provided on the relationship between geology and many common activities undertaken when engineering in rock and soil.Trade ReviewThis well-known textbook...remains the doyen of the field: a book for all seasons...written with balance, care and understanding.*GeotechniqueTable of ContentsThe Earth: Surface, structure and age; Geological history; Surface processes; Minerals; Igneous rocks; Sedimentary rocks; Metamorphic rocks; Geological structures; Strength of geological material; Ground investigations; Laboratory investigations; Geological maps; Groundwater; Slope stability; Reservoirs and dams; Excavations; Ground treatment and support; Development and redevelopment
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes
Book SynopsisMining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes explores the interface between geology and botany, and mining and conservation. Many areas of unusual geology that contain ore-bearing bodies also support unique ecological communities of plants and animals. Increasing demand to exploit rich mineral deposits can lead to a conflict between mining and conservation interests in such landscapes.This book brings together experts in the field of mining and conservation to grapple with this pressing issue and to work toward a positive outcome for all. Chapters are grouped into four themes: Introduction, Concepts and Challenges; Endemism in Ironstone Geosystems; Progress in Bauxite Mining; and Ways Forward.The book focuses on natural and semi-natural ecosystems, where landscape beauty, biodiversity and conservation value are at their highest measure and the mineral wealth they contain can bring affluence of regional or even national importance. Examples of conflicts ranging from threatened floristic endemics to human ecology are included, from Africa, the Americas and Australasia.Mining in Ecologically Sensitive Landscapes is an important reference for environmental managers, NGOs, restoration ecologists, academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students of ecology and environmental studies, conservation biologists, as well as mine managers, mining environmental specialists, consultants, regulators, and relevant government departments.Trade Review ...... it is timely to see this multi-authored edited volume primarily directed to professional practitioners and academic researchers working in the field of land rehabilitation and ecological restoration in sensitive areas impacted by mining activities and the minerals industry more generally...... A final chapter demonstrates how a collaborative approach from mining companies, environmental organisations and traditional land owners has worked to manage effectively and conserve biodiversity in the Great Western Woodlands of Australia. It is a very appropriate finale, emphasising the need for ongoing dialogue between stakeholders from the inception of a mining plan through to restoration or reclamation and thereon to future management for conservation........this is a book of immense value which should surely find a place on the bookshelves of mining environmental managers, consultants, NGO’s, government departments and university libraries. Professor Alan J M Baker, The University of Queensland and School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Australia....... it is timely to see this multi-authored edited volume primarily directed to professional practitioners and academic researchers working in the field of land rehabilitation and ecological restoration in sensitive areas impacted by mining activities and the minerals industry more generally. ..... A final chapter demonstrates how a collaborative approach from mining companies, environmental organisations and traditional land owners has worked to manage effectively and conserve biodiversity in the Great Western Woodlands of Australia. It is a very appropriate finale, emphasising the need for ongoing dialogue between stakeholders from the inception of a mining plan through to restoration or reclamation and thereon to future management for conservation........this is a book of immense value which should surely find a place on the bookshelves of mining environmental managers, consultants, NGO’s, government departments and university libraries. Professor Alan J M Baker, The University of Queensland and School of BioSciences, The University of Melbourne, Australia.Table of ContentsList of contributorsTechnical reviewersIntroduction, concepts and challenges1 Mining in ecologically sensitive landscapes: concepts and challengesMark Tibbett2 Mined land reclamation in the Appalachian coalfields: a case for an ecosystem reclamation approach James A Burger3 Hidden costs of mining in ecologically sensitive areasHoward D SmithEndemism in ironstone geosystems4 Iron geosystems: priority areas for conservation in BrazilClaudia M Jacobi, Flavio F do Carmo, Felipe F do Carmo and Iara C de Campos5 Flora and vegetation surveys of the ironstone ranges of the Yilgarn CratonNeil Gibson, Rachel Meissner, Adrienne S Markey and Wendy A Thompson6 Lessons drawn from iron ore mining in the Yilgarn region of Western AustraliaRobert K HowardProgress in bauxite mining7 Mining and ecological restoration in the jarrah forest of Western AustraliaJohn M Koch8 Recovery of terrestrial orchids in natural ecosystems after severe disturbanceMargaret Collins and Mark Brundrett9 The mining-restoration system and ecosystem development following bauxite mining in a biodiverse environment of the seasonally dry tropics of AustraliaAlister V Spain, Mark Tibbett, Dieter A Hinz, John A Ludwig and David J TongwayWays forward10 Key values of metallophytes for the minerals industry in AustralasiaAntony van der Ent11 A collaborative approach for mining, environment organisations and Traditional Owners to manage and conserve biodiversity in Australia’s Great Western WoodlandsAlexander WT Watson, Simon Judd, Wayne O’Sullivan and James EM WatsonIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rammed Earth Conservation
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Taylor & Francis Ltd eWork and eBusiness in Architecture Engineering
Book SynopsisSince 1994, the European Conferences of Product and Process Modelling (www.ecppm.org) have provided a review of research, development and industrial implementation of product and process model technology in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management (AEC/FM) industry. Product/Building Information Modelling has matured significantly in the last few years and has never been closer to having a permanent impact on the AEC/FM industry as a mainstream technology. In this context the 9th European Conference of Product and Process Modelling provided a forum for leading experts to discuss the latest achievements, emerging trends and future directions in product and process modelling technology in this dynamic and fragmented industry, focusing on integrated project working, value-based life cycle management and intelligent and sustainable buildings and construction. eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2012 provides a coTable of ContentsOrganization, Keynote speakers, ICT for energy and building simulation, ICT for energy efficiency in buildings, Smart buildings and intelligent building automation systems, Sustainability and environmental performance, Process modelling, methods and applications, nD modelling, BIM/IFC modelling, Information and knowledge modelling, methods and tools, Semantic technologies, methods and application, BIM interoperability and standards, BIM and life-cycle integration, BIM Guidelines, ICT for code compliance checking, BIM based design and construction, BIM based FM and building operation, BIM in infrastructure design and engineering, Innovations in building design, Innovative design methods and tools, Design, construction and supply chain management, Advanced visualization techniques, virtual and augmented reality, RTD innovation, vision and strategies, Methods and tools for multi-disciplinary collaboration, Value-driven processes and best practices, 3rd Workshop on eeBuildings Data Models (energy efficiency vocabularies)
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Measurement and Analysis of Blast Fragmentation by unknown 2012 Hardcover
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fatigue Life of Riveted Steel Bridges
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Previous Work - A Literature Survey; 3. Riveted Connections; 4. Fatigue of Riveted Railway Bridges; 5. Field Studies; 6. Full-Scale Fatigue Tests of Riveted Girders; 7. Summary and Conclusions; 8. Modern Research.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Waterjetting Technology
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Elsevier Science Petrophysics
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Salt Industry Shire Album 452
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Blast and Ballistic Loading of Structures
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The History Press Ltd Byermoor Marley Hill and Sunniside Images of
Book SynopsisThis unique collection of over 250 photographs and illustrations depicts the life and times of the communities living on what was once known as the ''Turnpike Road'' - in particular the Hobson, Byermoor, Marley Hill, Sunniside and Streetgate. From the early 1800s to the early 1900s people flooded into the area seeking work in the coalfields. They came from Europe and across the United Kingdom, most of them trying to escape from a life of poverty. Through their courage and hard work they created a future for their children and successive generations. The villages along the Turnpike Road have experienced many changes, with the greatest loss being the demise of the coal industry. As well as recalling the area''s mining history we see local people at school, at work, at play, in church, and in service to their country and community. The photographs in this volume have come largely from the author''s own collection and through the efforts of the Sunniside and District History
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The History Press Ltd Mining in Cornwall Vol 1
Book SynopsisA history of mining in Cornwall Volume 1
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The History Press Ltd Mining in Cornwall Volume Two
Book SynopsisA companion to Volume One: The Central District this book widens it''s focus to study important workings accross the Duchy of Cornwall, from the oldest tine mines of the St Just area to the major workings at Tregurtha Downs, Great Wheal Vor and Wheal Kitty, to mention a few. In a county whose wealth came out of the ground, whether as tin, lead, copper or uranium, mining has shaped Cornwall''s landscape and people, affecting every aspect of the county''s life. Here, J.H. Trounson and L.J. Bullen show the development of mining from its earliest times and the impact of continually changing technology. From Cornwall''s innovations in pumping and winding engines to the dramatic result of falling mineral prices in the twentieth century, the rise and fall of a proud industry is brought to life in a stunning selection of pictures, many of them published for the first time. Beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in this
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The History Press Ltd Ashington and Its Mining Community Images of
Book SynopsisAlong with the Low and High Hirst, Ashington was once part of the parish of the Barony of Bothal and consisted of nothing more than a farmhouse and cottages. In 1847, the first mining shaft was sunk in the present Ellington Road Ends, the first of many pits in the area. As pits opened in Woodhorn, Linton, Ellington and Lynemouth, miners came to Ashington from Cornwall, Cumberland and Durham, swelled by an influx of Irish folk desperate to escape the potato famine.A strong community of miners sprang up, the town''s population grew and Ashington was titled ''the biggest mining village in the world''. Since the 1950s, Ashington''s black diamonds have lost some of their lure and the coalmines have closed one by one, leaving only the mine at Ellington operational. Through nearly 200 archive images, this book remembers the communities that emerged and then fought for their livelihood, and the people who shaped Ashington into what it is today.
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The History Press Ltd The Pit Brow Women of Wigan Coalfield
Book SynopsisThis illustrated book tells the story of the female colliery surface workers, or pit brow women, of the Wigan coalfield. The numbers of women working in mines grew vastly after the expansion of the coal industry in the mid- to late eighteenth century. The practice continued until the Children''s Employment Commission 1842 outlawed women working below ground, leading to many families suffering huge losses of earnings. In Lancashire, many women soon started working the colliery surface, grading the coal on conveyors or acting as general labourers. Illustrated newspapers fostered great interest in them from 1840, and Wigan coalfield employed more than any other area. In the 1840 a a huge photographic collection studying the women was created by A.J. Munby, which forms a major source for this detailed study. The women themselves remain a fascinating and unique feature of both local and industrial history.
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The History Press Ltd Grandmas Pudding
Book SynopsisFrom memories of childhood when no policeman was safe, to working life spent down the pits of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, to vacations in the Paris of the fifties, this is a unique history of one worker''s life and of mining in the country. Illustrated with more than ninety photographs, this book will contain many familiar faces for those who have been involved with the mining industry of the area and will bring back fond memories for many, whilst offering others a fascinating glimpse into a vanished world.
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The History Press Ltd Yorkshire Miners
Book SynopsisYorkshire coal miners have always been a prominent group of industrial workers, especially during times of adversity. The men, their wives and families have had to deal with the real prospect of everyday accidents as well as the fear of major disasters. Working in confined and often dreadful conditions underground has, in part, been counterbalanced by the humour and camaraderie that prevails. The pits have now almost vanished. The rapid run-down of the modern British coal mining industry followed the bitter strike of 1984 - 5 and by 2004 just a handful of deep mines were still operating in the old county of Yorkshire. Brian Elliott has been granted access to both private collections and the National Union of Mineworkers archives to bring together this excellent collection of over 250 photographs. Largely dating from the twentieth century, many are previously unpublished. This book provides a fascinating glimpse of Yorkshire''s mining heritage and in particular the men, their families and the communities in which they lived.
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The History Press Ltd The West Riding Miners and Sir William Garforth
Book SynopsisIn 1909 over one million men and their families rejoiced. A solution - breathing apparatus - had been found by W.E. Garforth which would stop thousands of men and boys being killed by underground explosions annually. However, it was to be many years before he persuaded the mine management to introduce it. This book tells the story behind the determination of William Garforth and his family, not only to introduce that solution, but also to improve the working and social environment of the British working classes. Bryan Fraser is one of the last generation of miners. Here he tells the significant story of William Garforth, along with the West Riding miners'' own memories of working down the pits. Complemented by original photographs and ephemera, this account records an important way of life, now gone, for future generations.
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The History Press Ltd A Photographic History of Mining in South Wales
Book SynopsisThe South Wales Valleys once boasted the richest coalfields and the best anthracite coal in the world. Before the dawn of the twenty-first century all but one of the hundreds of coal pits were closed, destroying jobs and whole communities. Only Tower Colliery at Hirwaun continued to produce coal, thanks to the bid by the miners to keep working. Miners were news at the time of the strikes and disasters but not when they risked life, limb and lung in the bowels of the earth to keep industry turning and the home fires burning. Cardiff, once the biggest coal exporting port in the world, is the magnificent city it is today because of the mine owners who made millions and the miners who worked in damp, dusty and dangerous conditions underground. Cardiff hailed the miners when they gave them the Freedom of the City in 1995. This book also salutes those to who Wales and the world owes so much.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Theory and Technology of Sheet Rolling
Book SynopsisDespite significant advances in technology and equipment for rolled steel, the computerization of production processes and the steady increase in production of sheet steel, recent scientific and technological achievements have not been compiled in the special literature and revealed to a wide range of specialists. This book details new approaches, computational techniques, and reliable calculation methods of leaf-rolling modes, forecasting and optimization of the technologies, increasing productivity of the mill and a radical improvement in the quality of steel products. Table of ContentsIntroduction1. One-dimensional model of the deformation zone2. Mathematical model of wide-strip hot rolling of steel3. Control of the formation of the microstructure and mechanical properties of rolled steel 4. Stability and reliability of the hot rolling process5. Asymmetric strip rolling6. Mathematical model of the process of cold rolling of strips in continuous mills 7. Optimisation of the technological conditions of continuous cold rolling of strips 8. Stability of the technology of cold rolling of strips9. Features of the rolling method of production of sheet steel11. Energy saving when rolling strips12. Preventing defects in thin sheet steelReferencesIndex
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Taylor & Francis Inc Mining and the Environment From Ore to Metal
Book SynopsisThe history of mining is replete with controversy of which much is related to environmental damage and consequent community outrage. Over recent decades, this has led to increased pressure to improve the environmental and social performance of mining operations, particularly in developing countries. The industry has responded by embracing the ideals of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Mining and the Environment identifies and discusses the wide range of social and environmental issues pertaining to mining, with particular reference to mining in developing countries, from where many of the project examples and case studies have been selected. Following an introductory overview of pressing issues, the book illustrates how environmental and social impact assessment, such as defined in The Equator Principles, integrates with the mining lifecycle and how environmental and social management aims to eliminate the negative and accentuate theTable of ContentsMinerals, Wealth, and Progress. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment - Protection Before Exploitation. Health Impact Assessment. Involving the Public - Forging Partnerships and Trust. The Anatomy of a Mine. Mining Methods Vary Widely - From Excavation to In-situ Leaching. Converting Minerals to Metals - From Ore to Finished Product. Our Environment - A Set of Natural and Man-made Features. The Baseline - Understanding the Host Environment. Identifying and Evaluating Impacts - Linking Cause and Effect. Cumulative and Transboundary Impact Assessment. Emphasizing Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring - Managing What Matters. Metals, Their Biological Functions and Harmful Impacts - Metals are Naturally Occurring Elements. Coal - Its Use as Fuel, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Was the Environmental Assessment Adequate? Identifying Issues, Finding Solutions. The Range of Environmental and Social Concerns - Separating Fact From Fantasy. Land Acquisition and Resettlement - When Property and Development Rights Collide. Community Development - Ensuring Long Term Benefits. Indigenous Peoples Issues - Respecting the Differences. Gender in the Mining Industry. Biodiversity and Conservation. Acid Rock Drainage - The Unseen Legacy. Tailings Disposal - Concepts and Practices. Approaches to Waste Rock Disposal - Issues and Risks. Erosion - The Perpetual Disruptive Forces of Water and Wind. Mine Closure - It is not Over When it is Over. Looking Ahead.
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Rowman & Littlefield BP Blowout The Inside Story of the BP Deepwater
Book Synopsis The story of the worst environmental disaster in American history and its enduring consequencesBP Blowout is the first comprehensive account of the legal, economic, and environmental consequences of the disaster that resulted from the April 2010 blowout at a BP well in the Gulf of Mexico. The accident, which destroyed the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, killed 11 people. The ensuing oil dischargethe largest ever in U.S. waterspolluted much of the Gulf for months, wreaking havoc on its inhabitants and the environment.A management professor and former award-winning Justice Department lawyer responsible for enforcing environmental laws, Daniel Jacobs tells the story that neither BP nor the federal government wants heard: how the company and the government fell short, both in terms of preventing and responding to the disaster.Critical details about the cause and aftermath of the disaster have emerged through court proceedings and with time. The key finding of the federal judge who presided over the civil litigation was that the blowout resulted from BP's gross negligence.BP has paid tens of billions of dollars to settle claims and lawsuits. The company also has pled guilty to manslaughter in a separate criminal case, but no one responsible for the tragedy is going to prison.BP Blowout provides new and disturbing details in a definitive narrative that takes the reader inside BP, the White House, Congress and the courthouse. This is an important book for readers interested in the environment, sustainability, public policy, leadership, and risk management.
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Vanderbilt University Press Resisting Extractivism Peruvian Gold Everyday Violence and the Politics of Attention
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Tor Mark Press China Clay
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Royal Society of Chemistry Mining and Its Environmental Impact
Book SynopsisThis first Issue in the series contains nine articles written by leading British and American experts from the mining industry, regulatory authorities, and academia, and incorporates the latest research. Following an introductory overview of many of the issues of current concern to the field, the book deals with a wide variety of topics, ranging from the environmental impact of gold mining in the Brazilian Amazon, through the issues relevant to coal mining, vegetative and other remediation strategies and procedures and water pollution, to a thorough analysis of environmental management and policy initiatives. The issues raised in Mining and its Environmental Impact may point the way to future solutions to the economic, technological and environmental problems associated with mining in all its aspects and make this volume key reading for practitioners and researchers in the field, as well as for environmentalists generally.Table of ContentsMining Non-ferrous Metals; The Environmental Impact of Gold Mining in the Brazilian Amazon; Revegetation of Metalliferous Wastes and Land After Metal Mining; Vegetative Remediation at Superfund Sites; Green Coal Mining; Methane Emissions from Coal Mining; Constructing Ecosystems and Detecting their Connectivity to the Larger Ecological Landscape; The Discharge of Waters from Active and Abandoned Mines; Environmental Best-practice in Metals Production. Subject Index.
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Halsgrove Wheal Jane The Final Mining Years
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John Wiley & Sons Leaded The Poisoning of Idahos Silver Valley
Book SynopsisOffers a timely and deeply researched account of one of the largest environmental disasters in western US history. It examines the origin, evolution, and causes of the harmful environmental and human health effects caused by mining operations in Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Mining District - the “Silver Valley” - from 1885 to 1981.
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Cambridge University Press The Indigenous Right to SelfDetermination in Extractivist Economies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd History of Construction Cultures
Book SynopsisWe are what we build and how we build; thus, the study of construction history is now more than ever at the centre of current debates as to the shape of a sustainable future for humankind. In this respect, History of Construction Cultures is a critical and indispensable work that expands our understanding of the ways in which everyday building activities have been perceived and experienced in different cultures, from ancient times to our century and all over the world.History of Construction Cultures brings together the presentations given at the 7ICCH â Seventh International Congress on Construction History broadcast live from Lisbon, Portugal on 12â16 July 2021. The 7ICCH was organized by the Sociedade Portuguesa de Estudos de HistÃria da ConstruÃÃo (Portuguese Society for Construction History Studies â SPEHC); the Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon; its Research Centre (CIAUD); and the College of Social and Human Sciences of the NOVA University
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CRC Press Analysis of Pavement Structures
Book SynopsisAnalysis of Pavement Structures brings together current research and existing knowledge on the analysis and design of pavements and introduces load and thermal stress analyses of asphalt and concrete pavement structures in a simple and step-by-step manner. For the second edition of this book, a new chapter on numerical implementation (using FEM) of pavement analysis is added along with topics such as mechanical modeling of granular materials, applications of convolution theorems in visco-elasticity, visco-elastic Poissonâs ratio, concepts of fracture mechanics in relation to fatigue of asphalt mix, solution of semi-infinite and so forth. New solved examples and schematic diagrams are also added.Features: Presents a simple, step-by-step approach for pavement analysis including systematic compilation of research work in the area Discusses further elaborations in terms of extended analytical formulations on some selected topics Includes new chapter on finite element analysis for pavement structures Contains more solved examples to understand the concepts better Explores primary application of pavement analysis in pavement thickness design This book is aimed at graduate students, structural mechanics researchers, and senior undergraduate students in civil/pavement/highway/transport engineering.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd SelfHealing Cementitious Materials
Book SynopsisClimate change is anticipated to have a major impact on concrete structures through increasing rates of deterioration and the impact of extreme weather events. The repair of any damage will be highly labor-intensive and expensive. Self-healing cementitious materials can enable the construction industry to mitigate these effects and move toward greater sustainability, safety, and increased cost savings and efficiency. This book: Examines concrete structures based on various materials with self-repair capability and their implications for future use in sustainable projects. Discusses advantages and design strategies of self-healing concretes. Covers several effective and detailed self-repair methods, with comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Examines the use of various materials, including polymers and nanomaterials. Reviews factors affecting performance, propTable of Contents1. Cement Construction Materials Sustainability: An Introduction. 2. Self-Healing Technology: Fundamental and Design Strategies. 3. Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 4. Self-Healing Measurement Methods. 5. Polymers-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 6. Bacteria-Based Self-Healing Concrete. 7. Nanomaterials-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 8. Factors Affecting Concrete Self-Healing Performance. 9. Encapsulation Technology-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 10. Applications, Future Directions, and Opportunities of Self-Healing Concrete.
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CRC Press Longwall Mining 3rd Edition
Book SynopsisIn the past 13 years since the publication of Longwall Mining, 2nd edition in 2006, although there have been no major changes in longwall mining technology and operations, many incremental developments in the whole system as well as various subsystems of the existing longwall mining operational technologies as detailed in the 2nd edition have been added to this edition.Major developments are automation, and health and safety technology, as well as equipment reliability, thereby greatly increasing productivity and cutting cost. In particular, the longwall system can now run automatically cut by cut forever without operators' intervention provided that the geology allows it. Other health and safety features such as LASC, personal proximity detection, color lighting, automatic shield water sprays and remote shearer control are fully operational. There are more than 7000 sensors installed in current longwall mining systems. The big data obtained and fast communicatiTable of ContentsU.S. Longwall Mining. Longwall Mine Design. Strata Mechanics. Panel Development. Shield Support – General. Shield Support – Design/Selection. Coal Extraction by Shearer. Coal Transportation. Automation of Longwall Components and System. Application Issues of Longwall Mining. Ventilation, and Methane, Dust and Noise Controls. Longwall Face Move. Longwall Power Distribution and System Control. Surface Subsidence. Appendices. Indices.
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CRC Press Forensic Engineering
Book SynopsisServing as a comprehensive resource that builds a bridge between engineering disciplines and the building sciences and trades, Forensic Engineering: Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial Structures, Second Edition provides an extensive look into the world of forensic engineering. Focusing on investigations associated with insurance industry claims, the book describes methodologies for performing insurance-related investigations, including the causation and origin of damage to residential and commercial structures and/or unhealthy interior environments and adverse effects on the occupants of these structures.Edited by an industry expert with more than 40 years of experience and contributors with more than 100 years of experience in the field, the book takes the technical aspects of engineering and scientific principles and applies them to real-world issues in a nontechnical manner. The book provides readers with the experiences, investigation methodologies,
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mineral Processing Technology
Book SynopsisMineral processing technology is a branch of applied science that deals with the principles and practice of separating useful minerals from primary solid ore mineral resources. This book introduces the science and technology of processing solid minerals to concentrates of grades suitable for industrial extraction of metal values and other non-metallic products. It also includes case studies, typical process flowsheets, aspects of the processing of tailings arising from mineral processing plants and worked examples.Features: Includes science and technology of processing solid minerals to concentrates of grades, suitable for industrial extraction of metal values and other non-metallic products. Provides a logical progression from basic to advanced concepts in mineral processing. Designed to stimulate students to think as mineral processing engineers in training. Explores sustainable mineral processing and circular economy in mineral proceTable of Contents1. General Introduction. 2. Ore Handling. 3. Ore Crushing. 4. Ore Grinding. 5. Theory of Comminution. 6. Particle Size Analysis. 7. Ore Mineralogy and Chemical Analyses. 8. Ore Screening. 9. Ore Classification. 10. Metallurgical Accounting Analyses. 11. Mineral Processing Methods. 12. Dense Medium Separation. 13. Froth Flotation. 14. Magnetic Separation. 15. Ore Sorting. 16. Dewatering and Tailings Disposal. 17. Automatic Control in Mineral Processing Plants. 18. Introduction to Flowsheets Design. 19. Assessment of Metallurgical Efficiency of Mineral Processing Operations. 20. Sustainable Mineral Processing. 21. Processing of Rare Earth Minerals. 22. Applications of Leaching and Microorganisms in Mineral Processing. 23. Tailings Re-Treatment. 24. Mineral Processing of Beach Sand Minerals. 25. Processing of Battery Minerals. 26. Processing of Refractory Ores. 27. Processing of Non-Metallic Ores. 28. The Operation of a Quarry.
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CRC Press Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract
Book SynopsisUse of the NEC4 suite of contracts continues to grow and the new edition of Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract includes significant additional materials and changes since its original publication immediately after the initial release of the NEC4 contracts. Experienced authors and construction contracts specialists Kelvin Hughes and Patrick Waterhouse have added numerous practical experiences, case studies, lessons learned and guidance notes which were not available at the time of writing the original book.Covering all the recent updates to the contract and written in plain English, Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract offers a practical guide to the use and management of the NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC). The authors describe the full life of a contract, from the initial selection of options and contract formation through to the operations period and ultimately termination and dispute resolution. Although born of the same stable as the NEC4
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CRC Press Guide to the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive guide to the 2024 edition of the JCT Design & Build Contract. It offers a straightforward reference to help practitioners understand the rights and obligations of the parties and administer the contract in an accurate and timely manner.Part 1 explains each provision of the contract in plain English. Arranged by topics including Carrying out the Works, Control of the Works, Payments, Changes, Warranties, Disputes, Termination and more; it includes all the relevant extracts from the contract, avoiding the need for cross-referencing. Each section begins with a simple introduction and ends with a concluding summary.Part 2 includes practical resources for the accurate and timely administration of the Contract, by both the Contractor and the Employer. This cross-references the corresponding provisions in Part 1 and includes useful templates and suggested replacement clauses and amendments often encountered in the real world.Written t
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CRC Press Construction Project Managers Pocket Book
Book SynopsisThe third edition of the Construction Project Managerâs Pocket Book continues to guide and educate readers on the broad range of essential skills required to be a successful construction project manager. The book introduces the generic skills required by any project manager, before tackling the core skills and activities of a construction project manager with direct reference to the RIBA Plan of Work and the OGC Gateway. Key features and coverage in the new edition include: a step-by-step explanation of construction project management from pre-construction to occupancy, hard and soft skills, including ethics, leadership, team building, procurement strategies, supply chain and contract management, feasibility studies / development appraisals, environmental issues, digital tools and occupancy activities.The updates in this new edition take account of all regulatory and legislative changes, and also changing market conditions and working trends. This is the ideal concise reference that no project manager, construction manager, architect or quantity surveyor should be without.
£30.48
CRC Press eWork and eBusiness in Architecture Engineering
Book SynopsisIn the last two decades, the biannual ECPPM (European Conference on Product and Process Modelling) conference series has provided a unique platform for the presentation and discussion of the most recent advances with regard to the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) applications in the AEC/FM (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management) domains.ECPPM 2014, the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling, was hosted by the Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology of the Vienna University of Technology, Austria (17-19 September 2014). This book entails a substantial number of high-quality contributions that cover a large spectrum of topics pertaining to ICT deployment instances in AEC/FM, including:- BIM (Building Information Modelling)- ICT in Civil engineering & Infrastructure- Human requirements & factors- Computational decision support- Commissioning, monitoring & occupancy- Energy & managemeTable of ContentsPreface; Keynote papers: Introducing BIM+: An open platform for building faster and better; Interoperability and semantics - An introduction into the past and a look at the future; A distributed and scalable approach to building monitoring; Fundamental aspects of BIM; BIM & construction; BIM & IFC; BIM methods & applications; Sustainable buildings; Micro climate & model calibration; Data & information management; Civil engineering & infrastructure; Decision support; Energy & management; Energy modelling; Thermal performance simulation; Ontology; Project & construction management; Construction & operation; Human requirements & factors; Commissioning, monitoring & occupancy; Collaboration & management; Big data in smart building operation; eeBDM workshop
£260.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Natural Stone and World Heritage
Book SynopsisHeritage stones are those stones that have been used for many years, even centuries, to build the historic buildings and monuments of places around the world. Some of these stones are still being used for construction, but others are no longer used, either because quarries were exhausted or closed or because architects and constructors do not know about their particularities and importance. Several scientific papers discuss many of these stones, and a number of papers are currently being prepared, but this book is the first to emphasize the importance and significance of natural stone in the construction of a city, Salamanca, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1988. In light of this recognition, Salamanca has a duty to preserve all historic buildings that make up the city by restoring those that are starting to deteriorate centuries after their construction. This book describes the buildings, the stones (all quarried centuries ago in the surrounding area), and the sTable of ContentsIntroduction. World Heritage Sites. Salamanca: a World Heritage Site. The buildings in Salamanca. The Stones of Salamanca. Stone Testing. Sedimentary stones. Metamorphic stones. Igneous stones. The Quarries. Heritage Stones. Heritage Stones in Salamanca. Conclusions: The importance of stones in the preservation of cultural heritage. Glossary. References.
£68.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Welsh Gold King
Book SynopsisA controversial character, readers will either love or hate Morgan as they learn who the Welsh Gold King really was
£21.25
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Reporting from the frontline
Book SynopsisThese stories will take you to the production centre of Marikana where the journalists watched, listened, and interviewed in order to weave the stories together. The way Marikana was told to the world is quite different to what happened to the journalists who covered it. Their stories show a completely different perspective.
£13.25
Taylor & Francis Inc PostDisaster Reconstruction and Change
Book SynopsisSuccessful recovery following a disaster depends upon transcending the disciplinary divides of architecture, engineering, and planning and emphasizing the importance of community perspectives in the post-disaster reconstruction process. Effective results in community recovery mandate that we holistically examine the complex interrelationship between physical and social dimensions.Through a series of case studies, Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Change: Communities'' Perspectives explores community viewpoints on post-disaster aid provided by external agencies and demonstrates how equity and effectiveness are affected by community social organization, power structures, and leadership capacities. The book further focuses on how external aid in turn affects community livelihoods, cultures, and social organizations. Each chapter serves as a real-world case study based on several months of ethnographic fieldwork conducted in India, Nicaragua, Indonesia, SriTable of ContentsCommunal Leadership in Post-Mitch Housing Reconstruction in Nicaragua. Aid Distribution after Hurricane Mitch and Changes in Social Capital in Two Nicaraguan Rural Communities. Ownership, Control, and Accountability in Post-Tsunami Housing Reconstruction Processes in Aceh, Indonesia. Communities’ Perspectives on Housing Reconstruction in Gujarat following the Earthquake of 2001. Soil Conservation Practices after Hurricane Mitch: Significance, Difficulties of Implementation, and Change of the Field of Application. A Social and Environmental Assessment of Pre- and Post-Tsunami Housing and Building Practices in Tamil Nadu. The Remembered Trees: Contractor-Driven Reconstruction and Its Consequences on Communities’ Well-Being in Coastal Tamil Nadu. The Role of Informal Governance in Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Its Impact on Elderly People’s Social Security in Coastal Tamil Nadu. Links between Building Technologies, Post-Disaster Reconstruction, and Gender Roles in Gujarat. Unaffordable Housing and Its Consequences: A Comparative Analysis of Two Post-Mitch Reconstruction Projects in Nicaragua. Post-Tsunami Relocation Outcomes in Sri Lanka: Communities’ Perspectives in Ampara and Hambantota. Links between Post-Tsunami Relocation and Changes in Fishing Practices in Tamil Nadu: A Microlevel Case Study. The Impact of Landlessness on Rural Livelihoods after Post-Mitch Resettlement in Nicaragua. Voluntary Relocation after Disaster: A Hope for Many, a Chance for Few? Is Resettlement a Viable Strategy to Mitigate the Risk of Natural Disasters? Views and Voices from the Citizens of Santa Fe, Argentina. Index.
£135.00
