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A summary of the development, methods, and application of the Relative Risk Model (RRM), Regional Scale Ecological Risk Assessment demonstrates the capabilities of RRM using nine case studies in the Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Brazil, and Tasmania. The book provides numerous real world examples ... more »

Written by an expert with over forty years of experience, this book covers the six rules of brazing and how they impact the various procedures that are an essential part of brazing technology. Exploring what is and what is not good brazing practice, the author presents readers with a reference that will ... more »

The first of its kind, this book presents applications of parallel processing in structural engineering, from introductory concepts and detailed algorithms for analysis and optimisation of structures to special stratagems and implementation of the algorithms using C. more »

In Situ Remediation Engineering provides a comprehensive guide to the design and implementation of reactive zone methods for treatment of all major classes of groundwater contamination. It teaches the fundamentals that underlie development of cost-effective reactive zone strategies, guides the selection ... more »

Moves to collaborative working and other new procurement routes carry with them a suggestion that collaborative working is better because it makes good business sense. This book is the result of research into this hypothesis, and seeks to test the business case for collaborative working in the construction ... more »

This book considers the uses of membrane technology in the chloralkali, water, food and biotechnology industries where the major effect of the technology is an improvement in product quality often allied to a saving in energy consumption. It also covers the implications for the power generation, oil ... more »

This book explains the fundamentals and intricacies of telegeoinformatics. The book is divided into three parts: Theories and Technologies; Integrated Data and Technologies; and Applications. These sections are divided into smaller contributed chapters, each of which addresses a topic crucial to the ... more »

Written by a leading expert, the Handbook of Yarn Production: Technology, Science and Economics is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to textile yarn manufacturing. The book is designed to allow readers to explore the subject in various levels of detail. The first chapters provide an overview of ... more »

... manufacturers and suppliers gives easy reference to all items. As well as a general update, new features for the easy-to-read 2005 edition include: * additional cladding features * new retaining and webbed walling systems * topiary * controlled droplet application (CDA) spraying * kerb drainage systems ... more »

This book looks at the transfer and further development of value management procedures, as practised in North America, in a United Kingdom and Commonwealth construction industry context. more » more »

Smart Polymers for Bioseparation and Bioprocessing addresses an entirely novel theory that advocates a much more active role for smart polymers than has previously been envisioned, and therefore focuses on the role of these smart polymers within bioseparation. With contributions from the leading researchers ... more »