With over 200 papers and keynote lectures, Geotechnical and Geophysical Site Characterization provides a wealth of valuable information for practicing engineers and researchers worldwide. The subjects covered include new developments in mechanical in situ testing and interpretation techniques, statistical analysis of test data, geoenvironmental site characterization, soil sampling methods, multidimensional geophysical imaging techniques, and residual/unsaturated soil characterization. The book also includes case histories that involve major construction projects or disaster investigations.
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Geophysics
Soil Mechanics
Proceedings

These Proceedings of the Ergonomics Society's annual conference 2008 embrace the broad spectrum of ergonomics, particular emphasis is given to the utility of these disciplines in improving health, safety, efficiency and productivity. Papers provide insight into current practice, new research findings and form an invaluable reference.
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Occupational/Industrial Health & Safety
Ergonomics
Proceedings
Professional

This volume presents currents concerns and advances in rock mechanics, with special attention to: field investigation and instrmentation; rock properties and mechanical behavior; underground mining and excavation engineering; rock slopes and landsides; tunnels and foundations; dynamics and blasting, and new techniques and methods.
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Rock Mechanics
Tunnelling & Underground Engineering
Proceedings

This book contains all, fully worked solutions to the exercises in the corresponding textbook, including many drawings.
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Mining, Mineral & Petroleum Engineering
Rock Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Reference
Postgraduate

This book first treats exchange processes occurring at the interfaces between atmosphere and the surface of the sea, then those between atmosphere and land surface. It also describes processes at the environmental interfaces of freshwater, such as gas-transfer at free-surfaces of rivers, advective diffusion of air bubbles in turbulent water flows and boundary-layers phenomena in vegetated open channels. Finally, the book deals with the phenomena that affect transport of material to and from the surface of an organism, including molecular and turbulent diffusion. It covers relevant issues related to mass transfer to and from benthic plants and animals in detail.
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Earth Sciences
Water Engineering
Hydraulic Engineering
Reference
Postgraduate

A fine collection of 21 reviewed contributions by prominent specialists on the latest findings on Structural Optimization considering Uncertainties. Articles deal with the use of probabilistic methods for the optimal design of different types of structures and various considerations of uncertainties. Complete collection representing various aspects in probabilistic computational mechanics in the field of civil, mechanical, naval and aerospace engineering and costs-effective design.
• Structures and Infrastructures
Building Surveying
Structural Analysis
Transportation Engineering
Reference
Postgraduate

Coauthored by one of the creators of the most efficient space packing solution, this book focuses on both scientific and everyday problems ranging from atoms to honeycombs. It describes packing models, such as the Kepler conjecture, Voronoï decomposition, and Delaunay decomposition, as well as actual structure models, such as the Kelvin cell and the Weaire–Phelan structure. The authors discuss numerous historical aspects and provide biographical details on influential contributors to the field. This edition continues and revises some of the stories from its predecessor while adding several new examples and applications, including the design of the 2008 Olympics’ National Aquatic Center.
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General Physics
Mathematical Physics
Computational Physics
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Professional

With contributions from internationally recognized experts, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge automotive materials and technologies. It covers in detail the key designs and novel materials being used in the industrial manufacturing sector. The book also outlines the application of functional materials, such as magnetorheological fluids and smart structures, to several areas of automotive technology. In addition, it presents the challenges of using light alloys in automotive structures and explores emerging processing and manufacturing technologies, including TiAl-based intermetallic alloys, sheet-molding compounds (SMCs), and Z-Fiber® pinning.
• Series in Material Science and Engineering
Automotive Technology & Engineering
Machine Design
Metals & Alloys
Reference
Professional

Volume 39.1 of the journal Textiles Progress , this book presents a critical review of the recent research work and development on ramie, a long vegetable bast fiber. Divided into two parts, the text first discusses the progress of recent work on ramie; chemical components, such as fiber degumming; its effects on fiber composition; and chemical constituents, including hemicellulose, cellulose, and noncellulosic and mineral matters. It then focuses on various chemical properties of native and modified fibers, including accessibility, infrared, cellulose I-V, DP, grafting, cross linking, and resin finishing and dyeing.
• Textile Progress
Industrial Textiles
Reference
Professional

• Textile Progress
Industrial Textiles
Reference
Professional