The first in a new series on polymeric foams, Polymeric Foams: Mechanisms and Materials provides the basics of foaming, addressing scientific principles and engineering parameters alongside their fundamental material characteristics and shared mechanisms of both thermoplastic and thermoset polyurethane ... more »

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This comprehensive manual from British Gas presents the most recent developments in the practice and theory of domestic gas burner design. The three principle types are analysed in detail and new concepts are examined and their latest applications studied. more »

Soil Degradation in the United States: Extent, Severity, and Trends examines the magnitude and severity of soil degradation by different processes in the U.S., including water erosion, wind erosion, C depletion, soil compaction, salt build-up, and soil contamination. In addition, it addresses policy ... more »

With very few books adequately addressing ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, and other international code issues, this book provides a comprehensive, in-depth guide on everything engineers need to know to design pressure vessels. This volume covers the basic theories and principles behind the stress ... more »

Often the litigation issues in liability cases are complex and highly technical, and they boil down to human factors, ergonomics, and safety. Two internationally respected ergonomists here survey these issues. This handbook also addresses the application of human factors knowledge and techniques to standards ... more »

Focusing on conflict resolution, Water Resources Systems Analysis discusses systematic approaches to the mathematical modeling of various water resources issues, which helps decision-makers allocate water effectively and efficiently. Readers will gain an understanding of simulation, optimization, multi ... more »

Testing of materials and manufactured items is a key element in the process from standard specifications though control and verification during manufacture to trade in actual products. Cooperative agreements and networks are being set up covering reference materials and calibration. This process is becoming ... more »

Product Info Proceedings of the International Workshop on Intelligent Structures, Taipei, Taiwan, 23-26 July 1990. more »

Product Info Proceedings of the Seminar of the Phebus-FP [Fission Product] Project, held at the Chateau Cadarache, St Paul-Lez-Durance, France, 5-7 June 1991. more »

Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation: A Clinical Guide presents the most current information regarding the prevention, diagnosis, care, and management of patients with intestinal failure. The book review s the basic principles and concepts, discusses diagnostic evaluation using a variety of techniques ... more »

This book highlights those areas of civil engineering where microbiological activities can have a significant impact during design, construction and operation phases of projects. more » more »