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Solid Waste Disposal
2008-05-12 06:06:00
File : pdf, 1.14 MB, 139 pages TOC Section 1 PRELIMINARY DATA 1.1      Scope 1.2      Cancellation 1.3      Related Criteria 1.4      Policies 1.4.1    Federal, State, and Local Guidelines and Regulations 1.4.2    Solid Waste Segregation 1.4.3    Municipal Contractor 1.4.4    Joint Military Operations Section 2 PLANNING FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AT NAVY INSTALLATIONS 2.1      Introduction 2.2      Solid Waste Characteristics 2.3      Collection and Hauling Options 2.3.1    Direct Haul 2.3.2    Transfer 2.4      Resource Recovery 2.5      Solid Waste Disposal Section ...

The Analysis of Stress and Deformation
2008-05-10 02:04:00
File : pdf, 20.18 MB, 448 pages TOC 1. Basic Principles of Stress and Strain 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Definition of Stress 1.3 Properties of Stress 1.4 Properties of Planar Stress Systems 1.5 Displacements and Strain in A Continuum 1.6 Relations Between Stress and Strains 1.7 Strain Energy 2. Equations of the Theory of Elasticity 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Equations of Elasticity : Plane Stress and Plane Strain 2.3 A Unique Theorem 2.4 Equations of Equilibrium in Terms ...
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Gravity Dam Design
2008-05-08 03:56:00
File : pdf, 779 KB, 88 pages TOC Chapter1 Introduction Purpose Scope Applicability References Terminology Chapter2 General Design Considerations Types of Concrete Gravity Dams Coordination Between Disciplines. Construction Materials SiteSelection Determining Foundation Strength Parameters Chapter3 Design Data Concrete Properties Foundation Properties Loads Chapter4 Stability Analysis Introduction Basic Loading Conditions DamProfiles Stability Considerations Overturning Stability Sliding Stability Base Pressures Computer Programs Chapter5 Static and Dynamic Stress Analyses Stress Analysis Dynamic Analysis Dynamic Analysis Process Interdisciplinary Coordination Performance Criteria for Response to Site-Dependent Earthquakes Geological and Seismological Investigation Selecting the Controlling Earthquakes Characterizing Ground ...

Maintenance of Waterfront Facilities
2008-05-06 18:55:00
File : pdf, 3.48 MB, 218 pages TOC CHAPTER 1  INTRODUCTION 1-1 SCOPE 1-2 PURPOSE 1-3 APPLICATION 1-4 TECHNICAL SECTIONS CHAPTER 2  MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND TYPES OF FACILITIES 2-1 MAINTENANCE PLANNING 2-1.1 Cooperation and Coordination 2-1.2 Joint Service Responsibility 2-1.3 Maintenance Standards and Criteria 2-1.4 Maintenance Program 2-2 TYPED OF FACILITIES 2-2.1 Berthing Facilities 2-2.2 Piers 2-2.3 Wharves and Quaywalls 2-2.4 Drydocking Facilities 2-2.5 Coastal Protection Structures 2-3 COMPONENTS OF WATERFRONT STRUCTURES 2-3.1 Fender Systems 2-3.2 ...
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Hydrodynamics of Pumps
2008-05-04 19:33:00
File : pdf, 5.75 MB, 300 pages TOC CHAPT 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Subject 1.2 Cavitation 1.3 Unsteady Flows 1.4 Trends in Hydraulic Turbomachinery 1.5 Book Structure CHAPT 2. BASIC PRINCIPLES 2.1 Geometric Notation 2.2 Cascades 2.3 Flow Notation 2.4 Specific Speed 2.5 Pump Geometries 2.6 Energy Balance 2.7 Idealized Noncavitating Pump Performance 2.8 Several Specific Impellers and Pumps CHAPTER 3.TWO-DIMENSIONAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Linear Cascade Analyses 3.3 Deviation Angle 3.4 Viscous Effects in Linear ...

Deep Foundations
2008-05-02 03:30:00
File : pdf, 5.34 MB, 194 pages TOC Chapter 1 Introduction Purpose Applicability Scope References General Design Methodology Types of Deep Foundations Selection of Deep Foundations Site and Soil Investigations Chapter 2 Design Stresses Constraints Factored Loads Structural Design of Driven Piles Structural Design of Drilled Shafts Chapter 3 Vertical Loads Design Philosophy Driven Piles Drilled Shafts Chapter 4 Lateral Loads Description of the Problem Nonlinear Pile and p-y Model for Soil Development of p-y Curve for Soils Analytical Method Status of the Technology Chapter ...

Numerical Methods and Modeling for Chemical Engineers
2008-05-01 01:07:00
File : pdf, 7.9 MB, 255 pages TOC Chapter 1 Initial-Value Problems for Ordinary Differential Equations 1 Introduction Background Explicit Methods Stability Runge-Kutta Methods Implicit Methods Extrapolation Multistep Methods High-Order Methods Based on Knowledge of allay Stiffness Systems of Differential E.quations Step-Size Strategies Mathematical Software Chapter 2 Boundary-Value Problems for Ordinary Differential Equations: Discrete Variable Methods Introduction Background Initial-Value Methods Shooting Methods Multiple Shooting Superposition Finite Difference Methods Linear Second-Order Equations Flux Boundary Conditions Integration Method Nonlinear Second-Order Equations First-Order Systems Higher-Order Methods Mathematical ...
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Foundations in Expansive Soils
2008-04-28 03:06:00
File : pdf, 4.5 MB, 95 pages TOC 1. INTRODUCTION Purpose Scope Background Causes and patterns of heave Elements of design 2. RECOGNITION OF PROBLEM AREAS Site selection Hazard maps 3. FIELD EXPLORATION Scope Surface examination Subsurface exploration Groundwater 4. LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS Identification of swelling soils Testing procedures 5. METHODOLOGY FOR PREDICTION OF VOLUME CHANGES Application of heave predictions Factors influencing heave Direction of soil movement Potential total vertical heave Potential differential heave Heave with time 6. DESIGN OF FOUNDATIONS Basic considerations Shallow ...
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Welding ? Design Procedures and Inspections
2008-04-26 20:13:00
File : pdf, 638 KB, 259 pages TOC CHAPTER 1. GENERAL 1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE 2. APPLICABILITY 3. REFERENCES 2. BIBLIOGRAPHY CHAPTER 2. APPLICABLE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS 1. GENERAL 2. USACE AND OTHER MILITARY DOCUMENTS 3. AISC SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 4. AWS SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 5. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY CHAPTER 3. WELDING PROCESSES AND MATERIALS 1. WELDING AND RELATED PROCESSES - General - Welding - General - Heating and Thermal Cutting - ...
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Chromatography
2008-04-25 04:37:00
Contents : History Methods - Geometry - Mode of Operation - Retention Mechanism - Phases Sample Recovery Methods of detection - Detector characteristics - Gas chromatographic detectors Efficiency and resolution Theoretical considerations - Retention - Plate height Applications Read full article from Encyclopedia Britannica (free access if following this link)

Roller-Compacted Concrete
2008-04-24 05:40:00
File : pdf, 1.5 MB, 77 pages TOC Chapt 1 Introduction Purpose Applicability References Definition Applications Objective of RCC Operations Major Advantages Engineering Responsibilities and Requirements Chapt 2 Investigation and Selection of Materials Policy Cementitious Materials Aggregates Water Chemical Admixtures Chapt 3 Mixture Proportioning General Basic Considerations Procedure for Selecting RCC Mixture Proportions Example Problem Field Adjustment of Mixture Proportions Chapt 4 Properties General Strength Elastic Properties Creep Subject Tensile Strain Capacity Volume Change Thermal Properties Permeability Density Durability Chapt 5 Design and Construction Considerations General Design Considerations Special Structural Design Requirements ...
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Tidal Hydraulics
2008-04-23 05:15:00
File : pdf, 840 KB, 154 pages TOC CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Purpose Appendices Training Available Assistance CHAPTER 2 DEFINITION AND FORCING FUNCTIONS OF ESTUARIES Section I Definition Section II Classification of Estuaries Classification Topographic Classification Classification by Salinity Structures Stratification Numbers Flow Predominance Null Point Salinity Effects on Shoaling Section III Tides and Other Long Waves Tide-Generating Forces Tide Terms Types of Basic Tides Spring and Neap Tides Influence of Moon and Sun Tide Prediction Tables Tidal Constituents Nonastronomical Forces Waveforms Section ...
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Introduction to Groups, Invariants, and Particles
2008-04-20 20:26:00
File : pdf, 380 KB, 162 pages TOC 1.  Introduction 2.  Galois Groups 3.  Some Algebraic Invariants 4.  Some Invariants of Physics 5.  Groups - Concrete and Abstract 6.  Lieís Differential Equation, Infinitesimal Rotations, and Angular Momentum Operators 7.  Lieís Continuous Transformation Groups 8.  Properties of n-Variable, r-Parameter Lie Groups 9.  Matrix Representations of Groups 10. Some Lie Groups of Transformations 11. The Group Structure of Lorentz ...

Biochemistry
2008-04-20 04:13:00
File : pdf, 36.4 MB, 851 pages TOC Chapt1 Chemistry Is the Logic of Biological Phenomena Chapt2 Water, pH, and Ionic Equilibria Chapt3 Thermodynamics of Biological Systems Chapt4 Amino Acids Chapt5 Proteins : Their Biological Functions and Primary Structure App : Protein Techniques Chapt6 Protein : Secondary, Tertiary, and Quarternary Structure Chapt7 Carbohydrates Chapt8 Lipids Chapt9 Membranes and Cell Surfaces Chapt10 Membrane Transport Chapt11 Nucleotides Chapt12 Nucleic Acids Chapt13 Recombinant DNA Download      :       pdf1

River Hydraulics
2008-04-18 02:50:00
Chapter1 Introduction Applicability Needs for River Hydraulic Studies General Methods Organization Chapter2 Introduction to River Hydraulics Flow Dimensionality Considerations Water Waves Flow Classification Regimes of Flow Types of Flow Classification of Flow Profiles Basic Principles of River Hydraulics Chapter3 Formulating Hydraulic Studies Initial Considerations Overview of Techniques for Conducting River Hydraulics Studies Analysis of Hydraulic Components Data Requirements Calibration of Hydraulic Analysis Models Guidelines for Analytical Model Selection Chapter4 Multidimensional Flow Analysis Introduction Limitations of One-Dimensional Analysis Equations of Flow Significance of Terms Use of ...

Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI)
2008-04-16 05:08:00
File : pdf, 413 KB, 86 pages TOC Preface 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of Guide 1.2 Outline of Guide 2 NIST policy on the Use of the SI 2.1 Essential data 2.1.1 Tables and graphs 2.2 Descriptive information 3 Other Sources of Information on the SI 3.1 Publications 3.2 Fundamental Constants Data Center 3.3 Metric Program 4 The Three Classes of SI Units and the SI Prefixes 4.1 SI base ...
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Wood Handbook - Wood as An Engineering Material
2008-04-15 02:01:00
File : pdf, 14.3 MB, 489 pages TOC Chapter 1: Characteristics and Availability of Commercially Important Wood Timber Resources and Uses Species Descriptions U.S. Wood Species Imported Woods Chapter 2: Structure of Wood Bark, Wood, Branches, and Cambium Sapwood and Heartwood Growth Rings Wood Cells Chemical Composition Species Identification Chapter 3: Physical Properties and Moisture Relations of Wood Appearance Moisture Content Shrinkage Weight, Density, and Specific Gravity Working Qualities Decay Resistance Thermal Properties Electrical Properties Coefficient of Friction Nuclear ...
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Free Magazine Subscriptions - Industrial and Engineering
2008-04-14 05:09:00
Engineering Automotive Industrial & Manufacturing Mechanical / Machine Construction Information Technology Telecom & Wireless Computers Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Education Purchasing & Procurement Transportation and Logistics Utility and Energy
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Nuclear Air Cleaning
2008-04-12 01:19:00
File : pdf, 7.71 MB, 398 pages TOC CHAPTER 1 HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF AIR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY IN THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY 1.1 Brief History of Nuclear Aerosol Filtration 1.2 Deep-Bed Sand and Glass Fiber Filters 1.3 Brief History of Gas Adsorption 1.4 References CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Environmental Considerations 2.3 Operational Considerations 2.4 Emergency Considerations 2.5 Multistage Filtration 2.6 Passive Safe Shutdown of Systems 2.7 ...
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Highway and Rail Transit Tunnel Inspection Manual
2008-04-10 03:39:00
File : pdf, 3.59 MB, TOC CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION AND SYSTEMS A. Tunnel Types 1. Shapes 2. Liner Types 3. Invert Types 4. Construction Methods 5. Tunnel Finishes 2-11 B. Ventilation Systems 1. Types 2. Equipment C. Lighting Systems 1. Types D. Other Systems/Appurtenances 1. Track 2. Power (Third Rail /Catenary) 3. Signal/Communication Systems CHAPTER 3: FUNDAMENTALS OF TUNNEL INSPECTION A. Inspector Qualifications 1. Civil/Structural 2. Mechanical 3. Electrical 4. Track, Third Rail, Catenary, Signals and ...
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Primer on Lead-acid Storage Batteries
2008-04-09 03:08:00
INTRODUCTION DEFINITIONS BATTERY COMPONENTS AND OPERATION Cells vs. Batteries Primary and Secondary Cells and Batteries Battery Components Cell and Battery Voltage Capacity and Battery Ratings Series and Parallel Connections LEAD-ACID BATTERY TYPES Flooded Lead -Acid Batteries Sealed Lead-Acid Batteries OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTION Lead-Acid Battery Active Materials Electrochemistry of the Lead-Acid Cell Negative and Positive Plate Construction Methods Antimony/Calcium/Selenium/Tin Alloying Specific Gravity Effects of Discharge Rate and Temperature on Capacity and Life APPLICATIONS Starting, Lighting, and Ignition Industrial Traction Stationary Portable SIZING ...
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Soil Vapor Extraction and Bioventing
2008-04-08 03:56:00
File : pdf, 4.12 MB, 424 pages TOC Chapter 1 Introduction Purpose Applicability References Background Scope Organization Tools and Resources Chapter 2 Strategy for Using SVE/BV Introduction SVE/BV Application Fundamental Principles Fundamentals of Vapor Flow in Porous Media Biodegradation Kinetics Use of Models in SVE/BV Strategy Chapter 3 Site Characterization and Technology Screening Introduction SVE/BV Technology Options Pre-Design Data Requirements and Technology Screening Strate Examples of Screening-Level Evaluations of SVE/BV Chapter 4 Bench- and Pilot-Scale Testing for ...

Engineman 2
2008-04-07 04:08:00
File : pdf, 4.23 MB, 230 pages TOC 1. Administration and Training 2. Measuring and Repair Instruments 3. Internal Combustion Engines 4. Speed Controlling Devices 5. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 6. Compressed Air Systems 7. Laundry, Mess Decks, Galley, and Scullery Equipment 8. Other Auxiliary Equipment 9. Lathe and Machining Operations Download       :      pdf1

Engineman 1
2008-04-06 01:15:00
File : pdf, 5.8 MB, 320 pages TOC 1. Introduction 2. Administration, Supervision, and Training. 3. Engine Maintenance 4. Reduction Gears and Related Equipment 5. Engine Performance and Efficiency. 6. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 7. Auxiliary Machinery 8. Environmental Pollution 9. Engineering Casualty Control Download      :      pdf1

Aviation Structural Mechanic 2
2008-04-04 00:19:00
File : pdf, 17.79 MB, 784 pages TOC 1. Aircraft Construction and Materials 2. Aircraft Hardware and Seals 3. General Aircraft Maintenance 4. Hydraulic Contamination and Related Servicing/Test Equipment 5. Hose Fabrication and Maintenance 6. Tubing Fabrication and Maintenance 7. Basic Hydraulic/Pneumatic and Emergency Power Systems 8. Basic Actuating Systems 9. Fixed-Wing Flight Control Systems 10. Rotary-Wing Flight Control Systems 11. Aircraft Wheels, Tires, and Tubes 12. Landing ...
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Aviation Structural Mechanic 1
2008-04-02 22:20:00
File : pdf, 2.3 MB, 150 pages TOC 1. Management Safety and Supervision SAFETY PLANNING FOR ADVANCED BASE OR FORWARD AREA OPERATIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR EJECTION SEATS AND EXPLOSIVE DEVICES POLICY FOR SAFETY PROGRAM 2. Electrically Operated Canopy System CANOPY SYSTEM EMERGENCY CANOPY JETTISON SYSTEM 3. Utility Systems BLEED-AIR UTILITY SYSTEMS RAIN REMOVAL SYSTEM 4. Air-Conditioning Systems BLEED-AIR SYSTEM SYSTEM COMPONENTS AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM CABIN TEMPERATURE CONTROL SUBSYSTEM ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ...
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Aviation Power Generation and Distribution
2008-04-01 04:49:00
File : pdf, 1.9 MB, 68 pages TOC 1.Aircraft Electrical Power Sources AIRCRAFT PRIMARY AC POWER SOURCES AC GENERATORS INVERTERS TRANSFORMERS AIRCRAFT SECONDARY POWER SOURCES ELECTRONIC POWER SUPPLIES EMERGENCY/BACKUP POWER SOURCES Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) 2.Circuit Protection and Distribution CONTROLS AND REGULATION AC GENERATOR VOLTAGE CONTROL AC GENERATOR FREQUENCY CONTROL CIRCUIT PROTECTION UNDERFREQUENCY AND OVERFREQUENCY CONTROL AIRCRAFT POWER DISTRIBUTION POWER TRANSFER CONTACTORS/RELAYS AC/DC POWER DISTRIBUTION OPERATION Download     :     pdf1
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Aviation Electronics Technician 1
2008-03-29 05:46:00
File : pdf, 4.77 MB, 332 pages TOC 1. Communications 2. Navigation 3. Radar 4. Antisubmarine Warfare 5. Indicators 6. Infrared 7. Weapons Systems 8. Computers 9. Automatic Carrier Landing System 10. Electrostatic Discharge Program Download     :     pdf1
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Basic Machines
2008-03-28 03:28:00
File : pdf, 8.3 MB, 178 pages TOC 1. Levers 2. Block and Tackle 3. The Wheel and Axle 4. The Inclined Plane and Wedge 5. The Screw 6. Gears 7. Work 8. Power 9. Force and Pressure 10. Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Machines 11. Machine Elements and Basic Mechanisms 12. Internal Combustion Engine 13. Power Trains Download      :       pdf1

Instrumentation for Concrete Structures
2008-03-27 07:34:00
File : pdf, 4.63 MB, 306 pages TOC CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1-1 Purpose and Scope 1-2 Applicability 1-3 Reference 1-4 Program Planning and Execution 1-5 Contract Work 1-6 Types of Instruments 1-7 Instrument Uses 1-8 Collection of Complementary Data 1-9 Comments CHAPTER 2 - TRANSDUCERS SECTION 1 Carlson Type Transducers 2-1 Description of the Instruments 2-2 Strain Meter 2-3 Miniature Strain Meter 2-4 Joint Meter 2-5 Stress Meter for Concrete 2-6 Pore Pressure ...
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