Hydraulic engineering Books
Emerald Publishing Limited Port Designers Handbook
Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, this is the definitive guide to the layout, design and construction of harbours and port structures.
£123.75
CRC Press Safety Mindset
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£47.49
Pearson Education (US) Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering Systems
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBrief Contents Fundamental Properties of Water Water Pressure and Pressure Forces Water Flow in Pipes Pipelines and Pipe Networks Water Pumps Water Flow in Open Channels Ground Water Hydraulics Hydraulic Structures Water Pressure, Velocity, and Discharge Methods Hydraulic Similitude and Model Studies Hydrology for Hydraulic Design Statistical Methods in Hydrology
£192.34
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Materials for Engineers and Technicians
Book SynopsisFor over forty years, Materials for Engineers and Technicians has given thousands of students an easily accessible introduction to materials engineering and manufacturing processes. This renowned text is a comprehensive overview of the wide-ranging subject area, written in a straightforward, readable style. It is devoid of excessive jargon and mathematical complexity, and retains a practical down-to-earth approach.This expanded edition references specifications for materials and materials testing that have been updated to include European-wide standards of the EU. More applications of materials and case studies have been included. New content discusses the choice of materials and processes in relation to 3D printing and the importance of materials recycling and sustainability. The increased emphasis on the selection of materials reflects this aspect of materials engineering now seen within current vocational and university courses.In addition to meeting the requirements of vocational and undergraduate engineering syllabuses, this text also serves as a valuable desktop reference for professional engineers working in product design who require a quick source of information on materials and manufacturing processes.Table of Contents1. Engineering materials 2. Properties of materials 3. Mechanical testing 4. The crystal structure of metals 5. Casting process 6. Mechanical deformation of metals 7. The mechanical shaping of metals 8. Alloys 9. Equilibrium diagrams 10. Practical microscopy 11. Iron and steel 12. The heat-treatment of plain-carbon steels 13. Alloy steels 14. The surface hardening of steels 15. Cast iron 16. Copper and its alloys 17. Aluminium and its alloys 18. Other non-ferrous metals and their alloys 19. Plastics materials and rubbers 20. Properties of plastics 21. Ceramics 22. Glasses 23. Composite materials 24. Fibre-reinforced composite materials 25. Methods of joining materials 26. Causes of failure 27. Choice of materials and processes 28. Selection of materials Appendix A: Properties of engineering materials Appendix B: Glossary of key terms
£39.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Research On Management Technology Of Sea Area
Book SynopsisSea area reclamation is one important activity where land is obtained in coastal countries and regions. It is also a marine development activity with great environment impact. Management technologies for sea area reclamation is the technologies system for sea area reclamation management.This compendium is a summary of the research and application of reclamation management technology in China. It makes a thorough study and systematic exposition of the main technical links of reclamation management.This comprehensive reference text provides a window for domestic and abroad reclamation managers, reclamation demonstration and assessment workers, reclamation project owners and even teachers and students keen in reclamation management.
£72.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Industry 5.0
Book SynopsisTechnology has created innovative new prospects for manufacturing industries with Industry 4.0 and has helped further the growth of the manufacturing sector. This book focuses on the next stage, which is Industry 5.0, and the steps in taking automation to that next level by increasing processes and operational efficiency, as well as reducing workforce size.Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy discusses the integration of product, process, machine, software, and industrial robots in realizing Industry 5.0. It covers the dual integration of human intelligence with machine intelligence and reviews the results of making use of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The creation of a new category of robots named Collaborative Robots (Cobots) specifically designed to speed up the manufacturing process and profitability is explored. This book also explores how to reduce waste in product design through the manufacturing procTable of Contents1. Industrial Transformation. 2. Engineering and Manufacturing Transformation. 3. Technological Innovations of Industrial Revolution 3.0 to 5.0. 4. Transformation in Automotive Sector. 5. Transformation in Hi-Tech Electronics Industrial Sector. 6. Transformation in Process and Industrial Manufacturing Sectors. 7. Upgradation of Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0.
£87.39
Taylor & Francis Ltd Healthcare Insights
Book SynopsisUniquely, this book gives consumers a voice and regales tales of their experiences. These stories are complemented by the tales told by healthcare practitioners about their real-world constraints and evolving insights that have shifted their work focus. In the third section, work design strategists help the reader reimagine a better way to design the delivery of healthcare services and environments using human factors approaches. This interesting title: Covers real-world cases of people subject to an imperfect healthcare system Helps people understand the practical challenges affecting healthcare service delivery Champions new strategies to help people construct health, and to consider systems that will support these approaches Represents a broad array of healthcare settings Healthcare Insights is well-suited to senior undergraduate, graduate students, practitioners, educators, and researchers in diverse fields, including healthcare adm
£74.09
Taylor & Francis Inc Back Injury Among Healthcare Workers: Causes,
Book SynopsisThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently calculated nearly 60,000 musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers resulting from heavy lifting during attempts to move patients. Often the nurses, aides, orderlies, and attendants who suffered permanent injuries were forced out of the profession, straining an already inadequate pool of workers and wasting valuable knowledge and ability.Back Injury Among Healthcare Workers: Causes, Solutions, and Impacts presents the latest research on this topic from an epidemiological point of view. The book highlights case studies from actual injured workers, along with analysis of how this problem is being addressed around the world. This in-depth study also discusses the legal and rehabilitative obstacles to returning to work, and suggests new policies for the safe lifting and moving of patients. The editors compile recommended solutions from leading names in the field, detailing how healthcare facilities can create safe work environments to prevent disabling back injuries.Table of ContentsIntroduction: History and Vision for Work Injured Nurses Group USA. Magnitude of the Problem. A Word About the Stories. Biodynamics of Back Injury: Manual Lifting and Loads. How to Accomplish a Responsible Cost-Benefit Injury Analysis in the Health Care Industry. Striving for Zero-Lift in Healthcare Facilities. Introducing a Safer Patient Handling Policy. Prevention of Back Injury Using Lift Teams: 18 Hospital Data. Technology for Safe Patient Handling and Movement. Bariatrics: Considering Mobility, Patient Safety, and Caregiver Injury. Participatory Ergonomic Design in Healthcare Facilities. Designing Workplaces for Safer Handling of Patients/Residents. Worker Control: The Best Means to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). The Relationship Between the Nursing Shortage and Nursing Injury. Preventing Back Injuries to Healthcare Workers in British Columbia, Canada and The Ceiling Lift Experience and Data. Appendices.
£130.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Building Drainage: An Integrated Design Guide
Book SynopsisGood drainage contributes to the delivery of sustainable, innovative and resilient buildings, and is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, designers and architects can often leave drainage to be implemented by specialists in isolation of other design considerations, resulting in costly changes, rework and repairs, operational discomfort and poor user experiences that could have been avoided. Written for building designers and allied professionals, homeowners and managers as well as the general public, Building Drainage promotes an integrative and collaborative approach. Key principles and components of drainage design are presented in an accessible manner with many UK examples where the underlying information and knowledge can be applied internationally. Coverage includes waste and foul water drainage systems and the benefits of integrated water management (IWM) approach, where 'waste' becomes a valuable resource; surface and rainwater drainage; water and energy efficiency through wastewater recycling and reuse, and heat recovery. After reading this book you will understand the mostly invisible, or unperceived, yet vital aspects of functional drainage design and their interaction with the architecture of the building as well as the local and global environments.Trade ReviewIf you only read one book on the subject - this is probably it. A work of true alchemy in which the authors combine a masterful guide to the technologies and sustainable systems for turning muck into drinkable water. And where there is no longer any 'waste' - just different 'resources'. It is the first and last word - perhaps just in time! -- Neil Landsberg * Chair of the Sustainable Water Industry Group (SWIG) *
£21.60
Presses Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes Dams
Book SynopsisA clear and enriching examination of the basic design and dimensioning principles that govern dam engineering. Dams are one of the largest and most complex civil engineering projects and have always been an important element in development and economic prosperity. Their major role is to store water supplies to meet the vital and energy needs of the populations, to protect people and landscapes from the destructive effects of water, and to serve as a recourse in the event of water shortages.Dams clearly articulates the basic design and dimensioning principles that govern dam engineering. It also details a three-pillar safety concept, the different types of concrete and embankment dams as well as their impact on the environment, foundation design, and monitoring and maintenance. The material is enriched with numerous examples that reflect the internationally recognized competence of Swiss engineering in dam design. Clear and thorough, Dams enriches readers’ understanding of dam engineering. Table of Contents"1. Introduction 2. The Development and Future of Dams 3. Different Types of Dams 4. Impacts on the Environment 5. Dam Safety Concept 6. Hazards and Damage Affecting Dams and Their Foundations 7. Types of Failure 8. Protection Measures 9. Risk Analysis 10. Identifying Conditions Related to the Site 11. Actions and Forces 12. Administrative Procedures and Requirements 13. Gravity dams 14. Hollow Gravity Dams and Buttress Dams 15. Arch Dams 16. Multiple Arch Dams 17. Roller Compacted Concrete Dams (RCC) 18. Concrete Technology 19. Concrete Behavior and Observed Phenomena 20. Embarkemnt Dams: Overview 21. Zoned Embankment Dams 22. Embankment Dam with Asphalt Concrete Core 23. Embankment Dam with an Upstream Facing 24. Construction and Behavior of Embankment Dams25. Stability Analysis 26. Structural Details 27. Excavations 28. Grouting of Rock Foundations 29. Other Methods for Treating Foundations 30. Necessary Operating Documents 31. Surveillance and Maintenance 32. Emergency Planning and Public Safety 33. Issues Created by Reservoir Sedimentation and Their Mitigation
£152.00
Springer Verlag, Singapore Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation: Theory and
Book SynopsisThis textbook is a comprehensive volume on sprinklers and drip irrigation and covers all the basic and fundamentals concepts related to these topics. It is the first book to consider relative-flow-ratio as an evaluation criterion for both sprinkler and drip irrigation designs. It also discusses various types of sprinklers (used for irrigation), their complex layouts, design methodologies, selection criteria explained with practical examples, and their operations and maintenance under different conditions. In addition to operation and maintenance of drip irrigation components, the book also explains the drip irrigation hydraulics and various design aspects and the effect of the same on their performance. It also has one important chapter on Rhizosphere modelling which introduces the state-of-the-art technologies in optimal irrigation and fertigation scheduling. Worked out examples and solved problems in the chapters would aid to learning and understanding of the topic among the students. Given the contents, the book will be extremely useful for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture engineering, irrigation engineering and civil engineering. This textbook will also be useful for researchers, engineers and professionals working in these areas.Table of ContentsSprinkler Irrigation Types & Components.- Uniform Irrigation with Sprinklers.- Layout of Sprinkler Systems.- Design of Periodic Move and Solid Set Sprinkler Systems.- Selection of Pumps.- Maintenance and Operation of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems.- Drip Irrigation Components.- Drip Irrigation –Planning Factors.- Hydraulics of Micro irrigation Pipes.- Drip Subunit Design with Uniform Diameter pipes in Uniform Slopes.- Design with Telescopic Pipes in Uniform and Non-uniform Slopes.- Design of Mains.- Fertigation.- Maintenance and Operation of Drip Irrigation Systems.- Evapotranspiration for Micro Irrigated Crops.- Rhizosphere Modelling.- Water Budgeting & Economic Evaluation.- Pressure, Energy and Power in Water.- Bernoulli’s law.- Soil Texture and Soil Moisture.- Soil Water Movement.- Salinity.- Pumps.
£40.49
The University of Chicago Press Displacement
Book SynopsisDiscusses about the Three Gorges Dam, a hydroelectric dam that spans the Yangzi River in China.
£22.50
CRC Press Quality Management in Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book introduces fundamental, advanced, and future-oriented scientific quality management methods for the engineering and manufacturing industries. It presents new knowledge and experiences in the manufacturing industry with real world case studies. It introduces Quality 4.0 with Industry 4.0, including quality engineering tools for software quality and offers lean quality management methods for lean manufacturing. It also bridges the gap between quality management and quality engineering, and offers a scientific methodology for problem solving and prevention. The methods, techniques, templates, and processes introduced in this book can be utilized in various areas in industry, from product engineering to manufacturing and shop floor management. This book will be of interest to manufacturing industry leaders and managers, who do not require in-depth engineering knowledge. It will also be helpful to engineers in design and suppliers in management and manufacturing, all who have dTrade Review"This is an exceptional book, very timely and useful, and a pleasant surprise for many people who develop technology. Dr. Lim impresses the reader with his bird’s eye view of the history of civilization and the central role that technology played on the way to the advanced societies of today. The treatment is systematic and holistic. It is based on principles many of which emerged from Dr. Lim’s stellar career devoted to quality in the best auto manufacturing companies of the world."- Adrian Bejan is the author of The Physics of Life: The Evolution of Everything, St. Martin’s Press, 2016."This is an exceptional book, very timely and useful, and a pleasant surprise for many people who develop technology. Dr. Lim impresses the reader with his bird’s eye view of the history of civilization and the central role that technology played on the way to the advanced societies of today. The treatment is systematic and holistic. It is based on principles many of which emerged from Dr. Lim’s stellar career devoted to quality in the best auto manufacturing companies of the world."- Adrian Bejan, J.A. Jones Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Duke University"Deming, Juran and other leading experts developed the foundation of quality management. Dr. Lim builds off this foundation and offers a practical guide to manage quality within organizations and across supply chains. His work helps understand the role of quality in the increasing technologically connected world of Industry 4.0. Dr. Lim has advanced our understanding of how to manage quality in an increasingly changing world, which is grounded in principles and the scientific method."- Kevin Linderman, Curtis L Carlson Professor of Supply Chain Management, University of MinnesotaTable of ContentsFundamentals of Manufacturing and Engineering. Fundamentals of Quality in Manufacturing. Quality System, Management, and Engineering. Principle-based Quality Management. Quality Engineering and Methods. Scientific Problem Management. Scientific Quality Planning. Structured Quality Deployment. Lean Quality Management. Software Quality Management. Quality 4.0 in Smart Manufacturing.
£39.99
Springer Subsea International 93
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£102.61
Springer Stochastic Hydrology and Its Use in Water Resources Systems Simulation and Optimization
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£172.50
LEGARE STREET PR Mitering Lock Gates
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LEGARE STREET PR The The Design of a Cellular Reinforced Concrete dam for the Kensico Reservoir of the New York Catskill Mt. Water Supply
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£22.75
Legare Street Press ... Construction Du Canal De Jonage
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£24.65
Legare Street Press Comparative Designs of Gravity and Ambursen Dams
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£23.70
Legare Street Press Mississippi River Levees and Their Effect On River Stages During Flood Periods
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£21.80
Legare Street Press De Zeeweringen Waterschappen En Polders In De Provincie Groningen...
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£33.20
Legare Street Press Reclamation Service Manual
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£32.25
Creative Media Partners, LLC Die Theorie Der Bewegung Des Wassers in FlÃ14ssen Und Kanälen Mit Vergleichender Anwendung
£23.70
Creative Media Partners, LLC Geographical Overview of the Three Gorges Dam and Reservoir China
£22.75
Cambridge University Press Irrigation Engineering
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides a comprehensive treatment of irrigation engineering for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. It does not require a background in calculus, hydrology, or hydraulics, offering a one-stop overview of the entire field of study. It includes everything a student of irrigation engineering needs to know: concepts of climate, soils, crops, water quality, hydrology, and hydraulics, as well as their application to design and environmental management. To demonstrate the practical applications of the theories discussed, there are over 300 worked examples and end-of chapter exercises. The exercises allow readers to solve real-world problems and apply the information they''ve learned to a diverse range of scenarios. To further prepare students for their future careers, each chapter includes many illustrative diagrams and tables containing data to help design irrigation systems. For instructors'' use when planning and teaching, a solutions manual can be found online alTrade Review'Irrigation Engineering by Singh and Su does a great job in covering the wide array of topics that are needed in the field in a way that is both accessible and rigorous. Inclusion of key reference tables and charts as well as worked examples are useful for both learning concepts and implementing designs.' Stephen P. Good, Oregon State University'This book is a comprehensive treatise on irrigation engineering! It covers a wide range of fundamental topics related to soil-plant-water relations as applied to irrigation … With more than 500 problems peppered throughout the book - half of them meticulously solved - this is a rare treat … I highly recommend this book to students, teachers, scientists, and engineers in academia and consulting.' R. Karthikeyan, Clemson University'… noteworthy for the clarity and depth with which the authors deal with such a transversal subject … an excellent book for students and scholars in agricultural engineering that have to study independently, or want full support to prepare for university and professional licensing exams.' Giorgio Baiamonte, Università di Palermo'… an invaluable book for understanding the design and operation of modern irrigation systems … The book gives engineers and scientists access to an extensive range of key subjects covering crops, soils, land, water, and irrigation methods together with the core theory of irrigation design and water management. Topics are placed in a wider perspective, including issues of global food supply, water resources management and environmental sustainability - making the book effectively a modern day Encyclopaedia of Irrigation.' Derek Clarke, University of Southampton'A significant contribution to the field of irrigation engineering. This book is full of important information for anyone considering water resources engineering, particularly agricultural irrigation. It introduces a wide range of irrigation techniques practical for academia and water professionals. Very comprehensive and easy to read.' Hossein Hashemi, Lund UniversityTable of ContentsPart I. Fundamentals: 1. Introduction; 2. Climate; 3. Sources and Availability of Water; 4. Groundwater and Wells; 5. Irrigation Water Quality; 6. Soils and Soil Management; 7. Crops and Crop Production; Part II. Principles of Hydraulics: 8. Channel Design; 9. Pipeline Hydraulics; 10. Pumps and Pump Selection; 11. Flow Measurement; Part III. Principles of Hydrology: 12. Infiltration; 13. Soil Water; 14. Evapotranspiration; Part IV. Irrigation: 15. Crop Water Use; 16. Irrigation Efficiency; 17. Surface Irrigation Preliminaries; Part V. Irrigation Engineering: Methods of Irrigation: 18. Basin Irrigation; 19. Border Irrigation; 20. Furrow Irrigation; 21. Sprinkler Irrigation; 22. Trickle Irrigation; Part VI. Irrigation Engineering: Design: 23. Planning; 24. Land Leveling; 25. Drainage; 26. Farm Irrigation System Design; Part VII. Irrigation Operation and Management: 27. Irrigation Scheduling; 28. Environmental Considerations; 29. Economic Analysis; 30. Irrigation Management; 31. Irrigated Agriculture for Food Security.
£75.23
Independently Published An Introduction to Inspection of Steel Hydraulic Structures
£28.79
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform An Introduction to Ice Engineering
£28.68
Independently Published An Introduction to Reservoir Water Quality Parameters
£28.68
Independently Published An Introduction to Construction of Arch Dams
£28.79
Independently Published An Introduction to Hydraulic Design of Spillways
£28.79
Independently Published An Introduction to Coffer Dams
£28.79
WIT Press Dam-Break Problems, Solutions and Case Studies
Book SynopsisThis book gives an up-to-date review on dam-break problems, along with the main theoretical background and the practical aspects involved in dam failures, design of flood defence structures, prevention measures and the environmental, social, economic, and forensic aspects related to the topic. Moreover, an exhaustive range of laboratory tests and modelling techniques is explored to deal effectively with shock waves and other disasters caused by dam failures. Disaster management refers to programs and strategies designed to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from the effects of these phenomena. To manage and minimize these risks, it is necessary to identify hazards and vulnerability by means of a deep knowledge of the causes, which lead to dam failures, and to understand the flow propagation process. Knowledge and advanced scientific tools play a role of paramount importance in the strain of coping with flooding and other dam-break problems along with the capacity building in the context of political and administrative frameworks.All these aspects are featured in the book, which is a comprehensive treaty that covers the most theoretical and advanced aspects of structural and hydraulic engineering, together with the hazard assessment and mitigation measures and the social, economic and forensic aspects related to subject.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Dam failures Dam classification; Embankment dams; Concrete dams; Stability of rock foundations of dams Chapter 2: Laboratory experiments Introduction; Physical models; Depth measurements; Velocity measurements; Dam erosion and sediment transport Chapter 3: Dam-break wave routing Introduction: Clear-water wave routing; Debris-flow routing; Numerical models and solvers for dam-break shock waves; Sediment concentration of the mixtures; General remarks Chapter 4: Dam-break flood routing Introduction; Governing equations; Numerical treatment of dry bed; OpenMP parallelization; Testing RiverFLO-2D model; Conclusions Chapter 5: Dam-break flow against obstacles and through river bed singularities The presence of a natural lake; The presence of a downstream artificial lake; Presence of a sand bar at the mouth of the river; The problem of debris; Influence of ice; The presence of a downstream dam; Presence of a bridge on the river; Presence of an embankment with or without a culvert; The presence of an isolated obstacle or a high density of obstacles Chapter 6: Dam-break risk management and hazard mitigation Introduction; Dam-break risk assessment; Dam-break risk mitigation and response to hazard; Final remarks Chapter 7: Economic evaluation of dams for flood protection: an integrated safety approach Introduction; Ethical goals and constraints; Integrated management of catastrophic losses; Spatial adaptive Monte Carlo optimization; Case studies; Discounting and robust decisions; Risk communication, public perception and participation; Some guidelines and conclusions for policy evaluations Chapter 8: Case histories: a worldwide view Failures and incidents: general aspects
£180.50
Independently Published An Introduction to Water Supply Systems Operation and Maintenance
£28.79
Independently Published An Introduction to Uplift and Anchoring of Hydraulic Structures
£28.42
Independently Published An Introduction to Evaluation of Hydroelectric Power Potential of Sites
£28.79
Independently Published An Introduction to Spillways, Outlet Works and Restitution Concrete for Arch Dams
£28.66
Independently Published An Introduction to Relief Well Applications
£28.79
Springer Misure e controlli idraulici
Book SynopsisPrefazione.- Parte I La Teoria: 1 Sistemi di misura e analisi dimensionale.- 2. Caratteristiche degli strumenti di misura.- 3 Elaborazione di dati sperimentali.- Parte II Gli strumenti e le tecniche di misura: 4. Misura del livello e della pressione.- 5. Misuratori di velocita puntuale.- 6. Misura di portata volumetrica e massica.- 7. Canali misuratori e stramazzi a soglia.- 8. Stramazzi in parete sottile e orifizi.- Indice Analitici.- Indice degli Autori.- Bibliografia Generale.
£37.99
Springer Nonequilibrium Transport of Nonuniform Suspended Load
Book Synopsis1. Introduction.- 2. Statistical Characteristics of Sediment Exchange on Bed Surface.- 3. Diffusion Equation and Boundary Conditions for Non-Uniform Suspended Load.- 4. Carrying-Sediment Capacity for Non-Uniform Sediment.- 5. One-Dimensional Non-Equilibrium Sediment Transport.- 6. Saturation Recovery Coefficient.- 7. Size Distribution for Carrying-Sediment Capacity and Effective Bed Material Gradation.- 8. Numerical Results for Vertical Two-Dimensional Sediment Diffusion Equation and Approximate Vertical Distribution of Concentration in Non-Equilibrium Condition.- 9. Bed Material Coarsening.- 10. Exchange between Coarse and Fine Sediments and Comparison between Bed Material Load and Wash Load.- 11. Multi-Valued Nature of Carrying-Sediment Capacity.- 12.Appendix-Statistic Theory of Sediment Movement.
£142.49
MIT Press Bicycling Science
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£28.80
Taylor & Francis Ltd Principles and Applications of Time Domain
Book SynopsisTime domain electrometry (TDE) is a general term which includes time domain reflectrometry and time domain transmissiometry. It is a commercially-viable technique for leak detection, contaminant monitoring, and moisture content determination in contaminant transport modelling. Under demographic pressure, contaminated sites are increasingly being re-developed for domestic and industrial use; and this presents an urgent need for reliable, non-intrusive and integrated methods of subsurface characterization, detection and monitoring of organic and inorganic pollutants, soil moisture content and salinity. This book provides an overview of the potential application of TDE in geoenvironmental engineering and describes the geophysical methods used.Table of ContentsDevelopments in arid regions research series About the author Preface Chapter 1: Use of time domain electrometry in geoenvironmental engineering Chapter 2: Surface monitoring techniques Chapter 3: Subsurface monitoring techniques Chapter 4: Fundamentals of electromagnetics Chapter 5: Time-varying fields and maxwell’s equations Chapter 6: Electromagnetic wave propagation Chapter 7: Transmission lines Chapter 8: Design of time domain electrometry (TDE) systems Chapter 9: Signal and system analysis Chapter 10: Electrical properties of subsurface materials Chapter 11: Soil magnetic properties Chapter 12: Soil dielectric permittivity Chapter 13: Soil moisture content Chapter 14: Detection and monitoring of solute transport in soils Chapter 15: Detection and monitoring of nonaqueous phase liquids in soils Appendix A: Vector analysis Appendix B: Vector calculus Appendix C: Complex numbers Appendix D: Phasors Appendix E: Debye equation Appendix F: Dielectric mixture rules References Index
£275.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Numerical Modeling of AAR
Book SynopsisThis reference book presents the theory and methodology to conduct a finite element assessment of concrete structures subjected to chemically induced volumetric expansion in general and alkali aggregate reaction in particular. It is limited to models developed by the author, and focuses on how to best address a simple question: if a structure suffers from AAR, how is its structural integrity jeopardized, and when would the reaction end.Subjects treated are:â Brief overview of AAR: nature of the chemical reactions, AAR in both dams and nuclear power plants, and how does it impact the mechanical properties of concrete.â Constitutive model for both the AAR expansion, and concrete nonlinearities (both smeared and discrete crack models).â Validation of the model along with a parametric study to assess what are the critical parameters in a study.â Selection of material properties for an AAR finite element simulation, followed by applications in dams and massive reinTable of ContentsPreface1 Introduction 1.1 Concrete Composition 1.2 Alkali Aggregate Reactions 1.3 A Brief Review of Finite Element 1.4 A Brief Review of Heat Transfer 1.5 Finite Element Modeling of AAR 1.6 Book Content 1.7 Summary2 AAR Constitutive Model2.1 Minimum Requirements for a "Modern" AAR Numerical Model .2.2 The Model 2.3 Kinetics 2.4 Retardation 2.5 Humidity 2.6 AAR Strain2.7 Summary 3 Constitutive Model; Concrete3.1 Introduction 3.2 Nonlinear response of concrete3.3 The nonlinear continuum model 3.4 Nonlinear Discrete Joint Element3.5 Summary4 Validation4.1 Benchmark Results4.2 Summary5 Parametric Study5.1 Preliminary5.2 Results5.3 Summary6 Material Properties6.1 Introduction 6.2 Elastic properties 6.3 AAR properties 6.4 Thermal properties 6.5 Reclamation study6.6 AAR properties through system identification 6.7 On the Importance of Proper Calibration6.8 Summary7 Applications7.1 Arch Gravity Dam; Isola7.2 Hollow Buttress Dam; Poglia7.3 Arch Dam, Amir-Kabir7.4 Arch Dam, Kariba7.5 Massive Reinforced Concrete Structure7.6 Summary 8 Micro Model8.1 A Diffusion-Based Micro Model 8.2 A Mathematical Model for the Kinetics of the Alkali-Silica Reaction8.3 Summary9 Prediction of Residual Expansion9.1 Literature Survey 9.2 Expansion Curve from Delayed Laboratory Testing 9.3 SummaryA Numerical Benchmark for the Finite Element Simulation of Expansive ConcreteA.1 Introduction A.2 Test Problems A.3 Presentation of Results A.4 Results Submission and Workshop A.5 Acknowledgements A.6 ContactsB MerlinB.1 IntroductionB.2 Arch Dam Preprocessor: Beaver B.3 Preprocessor: KumoNoSu B.4 Analysis: Merlin B.5 Post-Processor: Spider C Brief Review of the Reaction RateC.1 DefinitionsC.2 Examples of Simple Reactions C.3 Complex Reactions Author Index Index
£185.25
Polystar Press Drainage Windmills on the Broads
Book SynopsisA concise essay on the origins and history of the drainage of the Broads, with an extensive gazetteer illustrating all the mills that remain, arranged on a river by river basis to suit those visiting by boat.
£8.95
A A Balkema Publishers Geotechnics in the African Environment, volume 1:
Book SynopsisProceedings of the 10th Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and the 3rd International Conference on Tropical and Residual Soils, held in Maseru, Lesotho, September 1991, are contained in two volumes. The papers address geotechnical problems peculiar to Africa and engineering solutions for local problems, as well as data on the properties of African soils.
£180.50
A A Balkema Publishers Highway Capacity and Level of Service:
Book SynopsisProceedings of the International Symposium on Highway Capacity, Karlsruhe, Germany, July 1991. Papers range widely from driving behavior and pedestrian to the numerical value of freeway capacity and transit capacity. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
£325.00
A A Balkema Publishers Probabilistic Risk and Hazard Assessment:
Book SynopsisHighlights the multi-disciplinary nature of probabilistic risk and hazard assessment procedures. Topics covered include: Hazard scenario analyses (e.g. HAZOP, FMEA); probabilistic risk assessments; consequence modelling; structural reliability; human error; uncertainty analyses; and risk assessment. Topics are related to the design, construction & operation of chemical & process plants; nuclear facilities; bridges & buildings; offshore structures & dams
£152.00
A A Balkema Publishers Prediction Versus Performance in Geotechnical
Book SynopsisContents:Foundation engineering & field & laboratory testing; Ground improvement & reinforced earth; Embankments, Excavations & buried structures; Earth structures, mines & slopes; Dynamic behaviours of soil & earthquakes.
£71.24
A A Balkema Publishers Geotechnical Aspects of Restoration Works on
Book SynopsisThe Bangkok Symposium (on title) held in November 1988 presented papers deali with Buddhist temples in Thailand, Mohenjodaro in Pakistan, ancient tombs in the Valley of Kings in Egypt, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa as well as sever types of dams in Asia, Europe and Africa, and other structures and m
£350.00
