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  • Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components

    Singapore, 4 - 6 November 1987
    • 1st Edition
    • Gyoujin Cho
    • English
    Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components, Volume I contains the proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components held in Singapore on November 4-6, 1987. The conference provided a forum for reviewing advances that have been made with regards to the durability of building materials and components and tackled topics ranging from concrete materials and structures to fiber-reinforced concrete, plastics, surface coatings, and building codes and specifications. Comprised of 67 chapters, this volume first summarizes the technical barriers to service life prediction and outlines research directions for overcoming such barriers. The discussion then turns to the deterioration of slate tiles containing iron sulfides; prediction of durability of building sealants; and the durability of building ceramics in agricultural environments. Subsequent chapters focus on the influence of seawater curing on the pore structure of flyash blended cement mortar; effect of cement composition on the durability of natural fibers in mortar; permeability control of concrete protective layers in products; and theory and experimental evidence concerning maximum and minimum strength of composite materials. The applications of surface integral techniques to fracture analysis are also considered. This book will be of interest to practitioners and research workers in engineering.

  • Storage in Excavated Rock Caverns: Rockstore 77

    Proceedings of the First International Symposium, Stockholm, 5–8 September 1977
    • 1st Edition
    • Magnus Bergman
    • English
    Storage in Excavated Rock Caverns: Rockstore 77, Volume 1 contains the proceedings of the First International Symposium on Storage in Excavated Rock Caverns held in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 5-8, 1977. The symposium provided a forum for discussing subsurface storage in excavated rock caverns and tackled topics ranging from environmental demands to legislation and safety, economic factors, and experience from existing underground facilities. Technical problems in conjunction with the design and construction of these large underground storage caverns are also considered. Comprised of 33 chapters, this volume begins by looking into the demand for subsurface storage. The first chapter describes the initial and final screening criteria used to identify existing mine sites suitable for the storage of crude oil for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program. The discussion then turns to Japan's primary energy supply, underground hydrocarbon storage, and considerations on their engineering features. Subsequent chapters focus on the use of underground openings excavated in volcanic tuffs in the Cappodocia area in Turkey; the economics of underground gas storage; thermal energy storage in large underground systems and buildings; and storage of additional heat in the use of heat pumps. Underground storage in sewerage systems is also examined. This monograph will be of interest to engineers, contractors, consultants, government officials, representatives of the oil and natural gas industry, and others already involved in or planning to use cavern storage technology.

  • Mining Research

    Proceedings of a Symposium Held at the University of Missouri, February, 1961
    • 1st Edition
    • George B. Clark
    • English
    Mining Research is a collection of research papers presented at the International Symposium on Mining Research, held at the University Of Missouri in February 1961. The compendium contains a wide array of investigations into various categories of mining research. Two prominent research categories are dynamic and static rock mechanics, and explosives and blasting. The book presents research papers that deal with subjects on the fundamentals and performance of ammonium nitrate-fuel-surfact... explosives; evaluation of explosive performance; mine environmental studies; spectroscopic analysis of ores; and using techniques of statistical analysis to plan sampling programs. Geologists and mining engineers will find the book very insightful.

  • Ninth International Conference on Water Pollution Research

    Proceedings of the 9th International Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, 1978
    • 1st Edition
    • S. H. Jenkins
    • English
    Ninth International Conference on Water Pollution Research focuses on the methods, measures, and technologies involved in the treatment of wastewater, including the treatment of sludges and pollutants in bodies of water. The selection first offers information on carbon adsorption as an advanced wastewater treatment process, nitrification of surface water, and methods for measuring the thickenability of sludges. Topics include factors that influence adsorption, principle of biological nitrification, and characterization of sludges. The text also discusses the utilization of pulped newsprint as a conditioning aid in the vacuum filtration of a municipal sludge and the purification of pulp-bleaching wastewater with aluminum oxide. The publication reviews the properties and treatment of lime-algae sludge, concept of filterability, prediction of bacterial pollution in sea water, and the role of retained particles in deep bed filtration. The text also describes the immediate and continuous measurement of activated sludge quantity in sewage biological treatment tanks; comparative assessment of pollution loadings from non-point sources in urban land use; and wastewater control technology in steam-electric power plants. The book is a vital reference for readers interested in water pollution research.

  • Soil Organic Matter

    Its Nature, Its Role in Soil Formation and in Soil Fertility
    • 2nd Edition
    • M. M. Kononova
    • English
    Soil Organic Matter: Its Nature, Its Role in Soil Formation and in Soil Fertility focuses on the contributions of soil organic matter in soil formation and fertility, including weathering, decomposition, and synthesis of humus substances. The publication first elaborates on the main stages in the history of soil humus study and ideas on the composition of soil organic matter and nature of humus substances. Discussions focus on organic substances of individual nature, strictly humus substances in soil organic matter, and humus substances as a complex of high molecular- weight compounds. The text then examines the biochemistry of humus formation, including the role of physical, chemical, and biological factors, origin of humus substances, possible participation of lignin in the formation of humus substances, and the role of oxidizing enzymes in the synthesis of humus substances. The manuscript takes a look at the importance of organic matter in soil formation and soil fertility and the natural factors of humus formation. Topics include the role of organic matter in the weathering and decomposition of soil minerals; role of organic matter in the formation of soil structure; effect of organic matter on the growth and development of plants; and influence of chemical and physicochemical soil properties on humus formation. The publication is a dependable source material for readers interested in the influence of soil organic matter in soil formation and fertility.

  • Mediterranean Coastal Pollution

    Proceedings of a Conference Held in Palma, Mallorca, 24-27 September, 1979
    • 1st Edition
    • S. H. Jenkins
    • English
    Mediterranean Coastal Pollution focuses on scientific and technical information on the progress of measures and initiatives relative to the control of pollution in the Mediterranean. The book commences by pointing to the Mediterranean Action Plan. Particularly given consideration are the related legislation, the environmental assessment and management components of the plan, and present stage of the plan. The book also discusses the remedies and initiatives that need to be undertaken in the event of marine accidents. The methods to measure the quantity of pollutants in water is also discussed. The text also presents experiments and studies that focus on the control of the effects of hazardous chemicals on coastal waters. Marine studies and research on coastal waters are discussed, and the trends, methodologies, and recommendations are outlined to support the findings. Sewage treatment and proper disposal methods of hazardous substances on coastal waters are also discussed. Comparisons are then made between conventional sewage treatment processes and new processes. The book is a valuable source of data for scholars and readers who are interested in mitigating the effects of pollution on coastal waters.

  • Current Aspects of Exobiology

    • 1st Edition
    • G. Mamikunian + 1 more
    • English
    Current Aspects of Exobiology covers the philosophical aspects, scientific approach, and related research problems in exobiology. Most of the chapters are presented at the Current Research in Exobiology Symposium, held at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on February 26-28, 1963. This book is composed of 10 chapters and begins with an overview of the nature and occurrence of extraterrestrial living matter. The next chapters survey certain line of evidence concerning extraterrestrial life, including investigation of organo-chemical evolution, organic remains in meteorites, microorganisms of Middle Precambrian Age, and the survival capabilities and the performance of earth organisms in simulated extraterrestrial environments. These topics are followed by discussions on the interesting issues on the possibility of a primordial lunar life and the possibilities of life on mars. A chapter considers the various scientific efforts to detect life outside earth, including experiments on small, unmanned biological laboratories to the surfaces of the planets. Another chapter looks into the possibility of the accidental introduction of terrestrial microorganisms to other planets during the course of space exploration by unmanned spacecraft. The concluding chapters explore the potential of radio search for other intelligent species in space. Exobiologists and researchers in the related fields of exobiology who are interested in extraterrestrial life will find this book invaluable.

  • Alluvial Prospecting and Mining

    • 2nd Edition
    • S. V. Griffith
    • English
    Alluvial Prospecting and Mining (Second Revised Edition) focuses on the emergence of improved mining techniques and methods used in the excavation of alluvial deposits. The book first offers information on the prospecting methods, sampling, and valuation. Discussions focus on preliminary systematic prospecting, drilling in difficult ground, supervision of drilling, rate of excavation, pitting and drilling compared, sampling of bore holes, and calculation of reserves. The publication then examines water supply, including earth dams, spillways, leats, ditches, or canals, and design of pipelines. The manuscript ponders on sluicing and dry concentration of minerals. Topics include rock pavements, undercurrents, false bottoms, glean up, tailings, ground sluicing, water required, exploitation of plants, electrostatic separation, and high intensity magnetic separators. The book also reviews forward preparation of overburden, hydraulic mining, and gravel pumping. The publication is a dependable reference for miners and readers interested in alluvial prospecting and mining.

  • A New Era in Space Transportation

    Proceedings of the XXVIIth International Astronautical Congress, Anaheim, 10 - 16 October 1976
    • 1st Edition
    • L. G. Napolitano
    • English
    A New Era In Space Transportation contains selected papers presented at the 27th International Astronautical Congress, held in Anaheim, California in October 1976. The book presents a survey of the trends and developments in astronomical research in the world. The proceedings cover a variety of points of view on the aspects of space transportation. It is divided into four parts. Part I is devoted to theme sessions, lectures, and a comprehensive look into the American and European programs of space transportation. The second part addresses certain areas in the fields of Engineering and Life Sciences such as Astrodynamics, Bioastronautics, Fluid Dynamics, Materials and Structures, Propulsion, Fluid Dynamics of Planetary Atmospheres, and Laser Uses in Propulsion. Part III deals with Space Technology and Space Systems. The final part focuses on relevant applications like telecommunications, remote sensing of earth resources, and material processing in space. Engineers, astronomers, astrophysicists, biologists, industrialists, and researchers in the field of space technology will find this book a good source of information.

  • Japanese Miniature Electronic Components Data 1966—7

    Pergmon Electronics Data Series
    • 1st Edition
    • G.W.A. Dummer + 1 more
    • English
    Japanese Miniature Electronic Components Data 1966—7 presents information pertinent to miniature components that are available from the Japanese electronics industry. This book focuses on the smaller types of component, specifically those suitable for use with transistorized equipment. This text provides information regarding the AF Packits products, which are of advanced design to allow for a progressive conversion to the use of transistors in audio circuits. Some of the companies featured in this book include Alps Elctronic Co. Ltd., Chuomusen Co. Ltd., Fujitsu Limited, Mikasa Electric Works Co. Ltd., Nippon Communication Industrial Co. Ltd., Sankyo Onki Co. Ltd., Watanabe Electric Industry Co. Ltd., and Pioneer Electric Corporation. A detailed description of various television parts is provided in tabular format. This book is a valuable resource for readers who want to acquire further knowledge of miniature electronics available from Japanese sources. Engineers and technicians will also find this book extremely useful.

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