A Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms

A Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
Author: United States. Bureau of Mines
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1284
Release: 1968
Genre: Mineral industries
ISBN:

Includes about 55,000 individual mining and mineral industry term entries with about 150,000 definitions under these terms.

The Cost Disease

The Cost Disease
Author: William J. Baumol
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2012-09-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0300179286

Traces the fast-rising prices of health care and education in the United States and other major industrial nations, examining the underlying causes which have to do with the nature of providing labor-intensive services.

Stormwater

Stormwater
Author: Ben Urbonas
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 488
Release: 1993
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Fully revised and updated, this second edition shows how to use new methods for controlling stormwater runoff. Contains up-to-date information on the latest developments in watershed and wetland detention, past management practices, new sizing calculations, as well as numerous complete designs based on actual, working detention facilities. On-the-job advice is aimed at civil, environmental and construction engineers, surveyors, stormwater managers, or anyone involved with runoff control.

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures

Analysis and Design of Marine Structures
Author: Carlos Guedes Soares
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 578
Release: 2009-03-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0415549345

'Analysis and Design of Marine Structures' explores recent developments in methods and modelling procedures for structural assessment of marine structures: - Methods and tools for establishing loads and load effects; - Methods and tools for strength assessment; - Materials and fabrication of structures; - Methods and tools for structural design and optimisation; - Structural reliability, safety and environment protection. The book is a valuable reference source for academics, engineers and professionals involved in marine structures and design of ship and offshore structures.

The Mechanics of Scour in the Marine Environment

The Mechanics of Scour in the Marine Environment
Author: B. Mutlu Sumer
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2002
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789810249304

Treats the subject of local sour around different kinds of marine structures, exposed to waves and/or currents.