Product Info Proceedings of a round-table seminar, Silsoe, UK, 15-19 April 1985. more »

This book derives from a 3 day intensive course on Pressure Vessel Design given regularly in the UK and around the world since 1986. It is written by experts in their field and although the main thrust of the Course has been directed to BS5500, the treatment of the material is of a general nature thus ... more »

The HAPM Workmanship Checklists fills an important gap in the current information provision in the industry, providing guidance for those engaged in site inspections during the course of building works. Its unique checklist format, designed for use on site, is complimented by extensive references to ... more »

This volume presents the papers from the third in a series of international conferences on the design and construction of high-rise towers and tall buildings, organized by the International Federation of High-Rise Structures. more »

Underwater Acoustic Modeling provides the only comprehensive source on how to translate our physical understanding of sound in the sea into mathematical formulas solvable by computers. ... more » more »

The field of ecosystem health explores the interactions between natural systems, human health, and social organization. Handbook of Ecological Indicators for Assessment of Ecosystem Health is the first comprehensive account of ecological indicators for evaluating the health of a wide variety of ecosystems ... more »

The increasing need to redevelop land in urban areas has led to major development in the field of ground improvement, a process that is continuing and expanding. Vibratory deep compaction and grouting techniques have also been increasingly applied to solving the problems of urban development, whether ... more »

Product Info Proceedings of a Conference on Medical Response to Effects of Ionizing Radiation held at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK, 28-30 June 1989. more »

Performance-Based Optimization of Structures introduces a method to bridge the gap between structural optimization theory and its practical application to structural engineering. The Performance-Based Optimization (PBO) method combines modern structural optimisation theory with performance based design ... more »

This text compiles information about ozonation kinetics of compounds for water and wastewater treatment professionals in a single volume. Application of kinetics to the evaluation, design, and implementation of ozone technology is discussed, along with information to determine when to use ozone treatments ... more »

This book is essential for anyone involved in the design of high-performance heat exchangers or heat devices, also known as second generation heat transfer technology. Enhanced surfaces are geometrics with special shapes that promote much higher rates of heat transfer than smooth or plain surfaces. This ... more »

Spon's Manual for Educational Premises is an essential reference book for planning, building, remodelling, repairing, maintaining and managing a wide range of both modern and historic educational premises. It contains clear, practical guidance for local authorities, head teachers, governing boards on ... more »