... Hazards is the first book to consider both natural and man-made disasters in a single volume. All major geological hazards are examined, including: * volcanic activity * earthquakes * dams * mass movements, soil creep, landslides * problem soils, quicksands and expansive clays * river, marine, wind ... more »

This clear, critical examination makes Hegels arguments fully accessible. Hegel's system is considered as a whole and examines the wide range of problems that it was designed to solve. ... more » more »

Since the 1980s, the field of neutron diffraction has grown significantly. Introduction to Characterization of Residual Stress by Neutron Diffraction offers a comprehensive overview that serves as a starting point for people gaining interest in the subject, whether for scientific or engineering applications ... more »

Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management provides readers with a thorough understanding of a comprehensive motor fleet safety and instructional program. It lays the groundwork necessary for effective management of transportation systems This volume addresses the steps necessary for successful driver ... more »

Sonoluminescence is a comprehensive account of the subject from its discovery in 1934 to the present day, condensing selected research from more than 40 years of experience and presenting plausible theories that have been put forward to explain this phenomenon. The author explains the process of adiabatic ... more »

This book provides guidance on measures that should be considered to protect human lives from terrorist activities involving nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. It provides a historical summary of the development and use of these weapons, and continues with a detailed discussion of the types of ... more »

An integral requirement of any engineering or manufacturing process known to contain inherent hazards in terms of personnel, plant safety and high monetary loss, demands systematic and continuous assessment of related risks from plant system inception and throughout the production life cycle. In this ... more »

Sulfate attack is one of several mechanisms of concrete deterioration. This book provides a comprehensive reference to this important subject, covering: a short history of concrete deterioration due to sulfate attack, the origin of sulfates in concrete, the importance of appropriate concrete processing ... more »

Commissioned by the British Materials Handling Board, this book provides advice and guidance on all aspects of silo design and assessment. The book is the definitive guide to the successful implementation of the new Eurocode, and will be of great interest to structural designers, manufacturers and owners ... more »

Describes the application of gas chromatography to various aspects of forensic chemistry. Following an introduction to the basic theory of chromatographic separations, the text discusses specific issues, such as drug analysis, fires and explosives, alcoho 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 »

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 »