Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Structures
Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Structures: Testing, Sensing, Monitoring, and Control covers a wide range of topics in the areas of vibration testing, instrumentation, and analysis of civil engineering and critical infrastructure.
Endurance Time Excitation Functions
The Endurance Time Method (ETM) is used for seismic analysis of simple and complex structural systems and civil engineering infrastructure as well as producing optimal and cost effective structural and detail designs.
Forever Chemicals
This book provides a comprehensive understanding of today's ever-evolving issues with per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in the environment. It delivers an in-depth perspective into various issues including: health, regulation, detection, clean-up strategies and technologies, and more.
Parking Lot Mathematics
Discover the secrets behind designing efficient parking lots with Parking Lot Mathematics by Kuro Aksara. This comprehensive textbook covers everything from geometric properties and traffic flow optimization to sustainable design and emerging trends. Packed with case studies and practical examples, this book is the ultimate resource for urban planners, architects, and parking lot operators. Improve your parking lot operations and maximize revenue with the power of mathematics.
Proceedings of Conference on Sustainable Traffic and Transportation Engineering in 2023
Solved Problems in Geotechnical Engineering
Problems in Geotechnical Engineering is a comprehensive guide that aims to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the subject. This book covers a wide range of problems commonly encountered in Geotechnical Engineering courses at the undergraduate level.The author has solved numerous problems of different types and included them in various chapters, ensuring that readers can grasp the concepts effectively. To aid comprehension, suitable diagrams and illustrations have been thoughtfully incorporated in the relevant problem sections.In addition, this book is a valuable resource for exam preparation. It includes solved previous question papers from competitive examinations such as GATE, engineering services, and administrative services. These solved papers offer practical insights into the types of problems that students may encounter in these exams.To further enhance learning, each chapter concludes with a sufficient number of unsolved problems. These enable students to practice and hone their problem-solving skills, ensuring their readiness for different examinations.Overall, Problems in Geotechnical Engineering equips students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subject. Whether preparing for exams or seeking a deeper understanding of geotechnical engineering problems, this book is an indispensable resource.
Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics
This third edition of Design Analysis in Rock Mechanics, a textbook for courses in applied rock mechanics, treats the basics of rock mechanics design as used in surface and underground excavations. Exercises and examples familiarize the reader with solving practical problems in rock mechanics through various design analysis techniques and their applications. Appendices provide supplementary information about rock, joint, and composite properties, rock mass classification schemes, useful formulas, and an extensive literature list. The new edition will contain an entirely new chapter on foundations and bearing capacity of jointed rock, and will be fully updated throughout.
Design and Engineering for Low Resource Settings
This book provides an integrated and practical methodology aimed at designing, developing, and implementing holistic solutions for the betterment of people living in low resource settings within developing nations. These people confront a multitude of challenges at individual, institutional, economic, and technological levels. Consequently, integrated solutions are necessary to satisfy their unmet or underserved needs effectively. Using a comprehensive approach, this book offers a systematic methodology for designing such integrated solutions, supplemented by case studies and actionable guidelines. Outstanding features of the book include: An integrated methodology and guidelines for designing, developing, and implementing holistic solutions to support development of resource-constrained societies. The guidelines cover phases in the design process such as understanding context and needs, concept exploration and detailing, and implementation. Case studies illustrate each guideline. Visual illustrations for easy understanding of the guidelines. Actionable methods and strategies for applying the integrated methodology and guidelines in projects. Practitioners, students, and researchers, interested in the sustainable development of low resource settings, will find this book motivating and practical.
Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process
Automotive design continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As electric cars become ever more commonplace on the roads to the advent of the driverless vehicle, understanding the ergonomics behind automotive engineering becomes ever more paramount. Vehicle attributes must be considered early during the new vehicle development program by coordinated work of multi- disciplinary teams to begin creating vehicle specifications and development of vehicle attribute requirements.In Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process: Advanced Topics, Measurements, Modeling and Research, experienced automotive engineer Vivek D. Bhise investigates the advanced procedures and considerations to develop an ergonomic vehicle This book covers the entire range of ergonomics issues involved in designing a car or truck and offers evaluation techniques to avoid costly mistakes and assure high customer satisfaction. This book delves into driver performance, electric vehicles (EVs), interfaces, new technology and costs and benefits plus a lot more. Evaluation and measurement are covered in essential detail and the title has been brought right up to date with chapters on engineering design during automotive product development, vehicle evaluation, verification and validation and product liability litigations and ergonomic considerations.This book is designed to allow the reader to develop a more comprehensive knowledge of issues facing the developers of automotive products and delivers methods to manage communication, coordination and integration processes. Delivering a toolkit that will allow you to implement systems engineering to minimize the risks of delays and cost overruns, it delivers a framework that will allow you to create the right product for your customers. The reader will therefore develop a knowledge of future in-vehicle devices that are easy to program and use, safe, cheap to manufacture and assemble and eco-friendly. This title is an ideal read for students and practitioners of ergonomics, human factors, automotive design, civil engineering, product design, work design and mechanical engineering.This title is an ideal read for students and practitioners of ergonomics, human factors, automotive design, civil engineering, product design, work design and mechanical engineering.
Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process
Automotive design continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As electric cars become ever more commonplace on the roads to the advent of the driverless vehicle, understanding the ergonomics behind automotive engineering becomes ever more paramount. Vehicle attributes must be considered early during the new vehicle development program by coordinated work of multi-disciplinary teams to begin creating vehicle specifications and development of vehicle attribute requirements.In Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process: Concepts, Issues and Methods, Vivek D. Bhise covers the need-to-know fundamentals as to what makes an ergonomically sound vehicle. This book covers the entire range of ergonomics issues involved in designing a car or truck and offers evaluation techniques to avoid costly mistakes and assure high customer satisfaction. Across 13 chapters, vehicle design and the attributes of vehicle handling, appearance (interior and exterior styling), safety and security, infotainment, noise and vibrations, emissions, costs and process compatibility are considered in the context of ergonomics. New material to this edition includes coverage of ergonomics in the systems engineering process, decision-making and risks in automotive product programs and ergonomic considerations in electric vehicle development.This book will allow the reader to develop a more comprehensive knowledge of issues facing the developers of automotive products and delivers methods to manage communication, coordination and integration processes. It provides more tools in implementing systems engineering to minimize the risks of delays and cost overruns, and most importantly, creates the right product for its customers. The reader will develop a knowledge of future in- vehicle devices that are easy to program and use, safe, cheap to manufacture and assemble and are eco-friendly From an author with over forty years of experience in automotive design, this title is an ideal read for students and practitioners of ergonomics, human factors, automotive design, civil engineering, product design, work design and mechanical engineering.Vivek D. Bhise is currently a LEO Lecturer/ Visiting Professor and a Professor in post-retirement of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He received his B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (1965) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India, M.S. in Industrial Engineering (1966) from the University of California, Berkeley, and PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering (1971) from the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. During 1973 to 2001, he held several management and research positions at the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan.
Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting
Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting introduces the reader to the real-life experiences of aviators who fly in remote settings such as Alaska in the United States. It covers the challenges related to limited aviation infrastructure and support that affect human factors like aeronautical decision-making and its impact on aviation safety.Through a unique blend of meticulous case study analysis and semi-structured interviews with Alaskan pilots, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the proverbial challenges of flying in Alaska. It uncovers the human factors elements specific to this environment, shedding light on the factors that influence a pilot's decision-making, which may contribute to the high rate of accidents in Alaska and other remote regions. The content is supported by historical and socioeconomic perspectives on remote-setting aviation operations. Global perspectives are discussed with narratives from one author's experiences flying to remote airstrips in Africa. The book concludes with practical recommendations to improve decision-making and aviation safety in these remote settings, making it a must-read for aviation professionals.This insightful research is not just for academic consumption. It is a practical guide for aviation professionals, including pilots, dispatch teams, air traffic controllers, and aviation support personnel. It offers valuable insights into the human factors involved in flying in Alaska, which can be directly applied in other aviation resource-constrained geographical regions, making it an indispensable resource for those in the field.
Digital Transformation and Society
We have witnessed the growing worldwide trends in moving from digitization to digitalization to digital transformation. In order to survive in today's environment, organizations must embrace digital transformation. In fact, digital transformation transcends all elements of society, whether agriculture, home, business, transportation, and the like. This book focuses on digital transformation and its impact upon society.
Feedforward Control
While there are thousands of books written about feedback control, it is surprising that this is the very first book about feedforward control. Feedforward control is a very powerful technique to compensate for measurable load disturbances in regulation control problems, and the use of feedforward control to assist the traditional feedback controllers is rapidly increasing in industry. The main goal of this book is to describe the power of feedforward control and to present different tuning rules for these controllers. To achieve this goal, theoretical and practical contributions are presented throughout the book to make the technique understandable and easy to implement. The book contains many practical aspects, both in terms of tuning and implementation of the feedforward controller. Many simulation examples are also provided, as well as a presentation of industrial experiences obtained from feedforward control applied to temperature control in greenhouses. For these reasons, we believe that the book will be useful not only at various levels in the teaching systems, but also for engineers working in industry.
Game Testing
An updated version of the bestselling, Game Testing All In One 3/E, this fourth edition serves as your comprehensive handbook to video game testing, guiding you through the essential skills needed to succeed in this exciting field. Whether you are a student seeking to enter the video game industry or a working professional aiming to refine your skills, this new edition gives you the basic skills of testing, demonstrates how game testing and testers fit into the game development process, and includes practical knowledge of tools, roles, responsibilities, and the metrics used to determine game quality and test progress. The reader is taken step-by-step through test design and other QA methods, using real game situations, and featuring interviews with veteran game developers. The book includes companion files for downloading with templates and tutorials for creating both combinatorial tables and test flow diagrams, which form the basis of a robust video game QA plan. Each chapter includes questions and exercises, making the book suitable for classroom use as well as a personal study or reference tool. FEATURES: Features test methodology tutorials based on actual games, plus examples and tools that readers can usefor personal or professional developmentExplores documented methods and tools for tracking and managing game testing progress and game qualityProvides companion files available for digital download, including classroom support files, templates, resources, and projects from the book
ICRP Publication 30
This part gives metabolic data for 30 further elements, including Annual Limits on Intakes (ALI's) for their isotopes. The data given in this report are intended to be used together with the text and dosimetric models described in ICRP Publication 30, Part 1.
ICRP Publication 30
The first of a series of reports recommending Annual Limits for Intakes (ALI's) of radionuclides by workers. This report includes the main text for the whole series of Publication 30, and data on twenty one elements having radioisotopes that are of considerable importance in radiological protection. The actual ALI values in ICRP Publication 30 have become obsolete with the newer dosimetry and dose limits of ICRP Publication 60, and at present the dose coefficients in ICRP Publications 68, 69, 71, and 72 should be used to determine ALI's. However, the vast body of biokinetic information in Publication 30 still forms the basis of much of the calculations underlying those later reports.
London Baby Stations
Did you know that excavation of Elizabeth Line unearthed a Black Death pit and remains of long extinct wildlife? Or that the underground has an array of disused stations and hidden passages? Or how the Victorian railway rivalry shaped the transport network we use today? In a one of a kind guide to secrets of London famous stations written in original elegantly illustrated verse, one finds these any more answers! The book is unique and unprecedented-filled with history, facts, insights and observations eloquently and neatly composed. It opens the eyes of locals, visitors, guides on what could have otherwise gone unnoticed. It covers Underground Lines (Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Waterloo & City, Victoria), Light Rail (Tramlink, DLR), Overground and long abandoned Kingsway Tramway, Mail Rail, Necropolis; as well as famous termini and stations (Baker Street, Bank, Blackfriars, Camden Town, Canary Wharf, Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Earl's Court, Embankment, Euston, Fenchurch Street, Hampstead, Holborn, Holland Park, King's Cross, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Oxford Circus, Paddington, Piccadilly Circus, Sloane Square, St Pancras International, Victoria, Waterloo, Westminster.It fits neatly in the hand and makes a wonderful pocket size companion and gift to anyone interested in the Big Smoke-visitors, tourists, guides, city fans, culture and geography explorers, city trippers and family adventurers across all age groups. It is a must have for anyone wanting to impress their family and loved ones on what otherwise would have been a routine commute.The book feels sincere and personal. It celebrates London's rich history and architecture, arts and culture. The tasteful imagery and rich vocabulary instills a sense of wonder and excitement, and adds a fresh perspective on UK capital's iconic streets.Written to be enjoyed in myriad ways - read aloud or in quiet solitude, poem at a time or all in one go it gives the reader a vast foundation to study, build upon and explore the metropolis further. It will be read many times over, each time as if it was the first.The pilgrimage to London through its pages is an enchanting and memorable journey in itself.Following London Baby Seaside, London Baby Rides, London Baby Christmas, London Baby Sights, London Baby Markets, London Baby Birthday, London Baby Money, London Baby Streets, London Baby Stations book is the 11th book in the London Baby Series.
3D Printing Technology and Its Diverse Applications
This new volume explores the exciting and diverse applications of three-dimensional printing in a variety of industries, including food processing, environmental sciences, biotechnology, medical devices, energy storage, civil engineering, the textile and fashion industry, and more. It describes the various 3D printing methods, the commonly used materials, and the pros and cons. It also presents an overview of the historical development and modern-day trends in additive manufacturing, as well as an exploration of the prospects of 3D printing technology in promoting academic education.
Tech Horizons
This book assembles a varied array of chapters, each delving into a distinct aspect of innovation and its practical applications. Readers will explore cutting-edge technologies and applicable techniques that aimed at enhancing academic performance. "Tech Horizon" provides an enthralling exploration of the diverse and transformative vistas within the domain of modern technology.
Actively Caring for Safety
Actively Caring for Safety: The Psychological Science of Injury Prevention outlines proactive applications of applied behavioural science and humanism (i.e., humanistic behaviourism) for improving health and safety. This text provides evidence-based principles for customizing effective processes for improving the human dynamics of safety and health in various locations--from home to the workplace, and throughout a community. World-renowned health/safety researcher, teacher, and consultant E. Scott Geller combines theory and principles in practical step-by-step procedures with behavioral science methods capable of enhancing safety awareness, reducing at-risk behavior, and facilitating ongoing participation in safety-related activities. Drawing upon his bestselling works Working Safe and The Psychology of Safety Handbook, this book presents a science-based and practical approach to improving attitudes and behavior for achieving an injury-free work environment. The text has been improved and updated throughout and includes additional material on a rationale for language to replace common safety-related words that stifle human engagement. Plus, critical safety-relevant information is provided on empathy, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, positive psychology, psychological safety, the dramatic benefits of promoting perceptions of personal choice, and critical distinctions between leadership and management for optimizing workplace safety and productivity.Written in an enjoyable, anecdotal, and engaging style, this is an essential read for any student, academic, researcher, or professional of health and safety.
Converging Minds
This groundbreaking book explores the power of collaborative AI in amplifying human creativity and expertise. Written by two seasoned experts in data analytics, AI, and machine learning, the book offers a comprehensive overview of the creative process behind AI-powered content generation. It takes the reader through a unique collaborative process between human authors and various AI-based topic experts, created, prompted, and fine-tuned by the authors.This book features a comprehensive list of prompts that readers can use to create their own ChatGPT-powered topic experts. By following these expertly crafted prompts, individuals and businesses alike can harness the power of AI, tailoring it to their specific needs and fostering a fruitful collaboration between humans and machines. With real-world use cases and deep insights into the foundations of generative AI, the book showcases how humans and machines can work together to achieve better business outcomes and tackle complex challenges. Social and ethical implications of collaborative AI are covered and how it may impact the future of work and employment. Through reading the book, readers will gain a deep understanding of the latest advancements in AI and how they can shape our world.Converging Minds: The Creative Potential of Collaborative AI is essential reading for anyone interested in the transformative potential of AI-powered content generation and human-AI collaboration. It will appeal to data scientists, machine learning architects, prompt engineers, general computer scientists, and engineers in the fields of generative AI and deep learning.Chapter 1 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http: //www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution- No Derivatives (CC-BY -ND)] 4.0 license.
Sedimentation and Sustainable Use of Reservoirs and River Systems / S矇dimentation Et Utilisation Durable Des R矇servoirs Et Syst癡mes Fluviaux
ICOLD Bulletin 147 discusses the upstream and downstream fluvial morphological impacts of reservoir sedimentation and possible mitigation measures. The current state of and possible future sediment deposition in reservoirs have been investigated globally with the aid of the ICOLD Register on Dams. The global mean reservoir sedimentation rate was found to be 0.8 % of the original storage capacity per year. The book also investigates the impacts of dams on the ecology related to fluvial morphological changes, and guidelines are proposed to mitigate the impacts on the downstream river morphology. Finally an economical model is presented which considers a life cycle approach for reservoir conservation. Ce CIGB Bulletin 147 traite des impacts morphologiques fluviaux en amont et en aval de la s矇dimentation des r矇servoirs et des mesures d'att矇nuation possibles. L'矇tat actuel et l'avenir possible du d矇p繫t de s矇diments dans les r矇servoirs ont 矇t矇 矇tudi矇s ? l'矇chelle mondiale ? l'aide du registre des barrages de la CIGB. Le taux moyen mondial de s矇dimentation des r矇servoirs s'est av矇r矇 礙tre de 0,8 % de la capacit矇 de stockage initiale par an. Le livre 矇tudie 矇galement les impacts des barrages sur l'矇cologie li矇s aux changements morphologiques fluviaux, et des directives sont propos矇es pour att矇nuer les impacts sur la morphologie des rivi癡res en aval. Enfin, un mod癡le 矇conomique est pr矇sent矇 qui prend en compte une approche de cycle de vie pour la conservation des r矇servoirs.
Green Innovations for Industrial Development and Business Sustainability
Focusing on the business implications of green innovation, this book describes the sheer impact, spread, and opportunities arising every day, and how business leaders can implement green innovative practices today to realize tangible as well as intangible business advantages in the future. Green Innovations for Industrial Development and Business Sustainability: Models and Implementation Strategies works as a guide for green innovation that focuses on enterprise applications for those tasked with leveraging green practice adoption to enhance the productivity of their organization. The book offers the ability to understand the latest developments in green innovations and their business applications along with their implications in various domains from manufacturing to marketing.Front-line decision-makers can use this book as a practical guide for capitalizing on the latest green practices, adoptions, and transformations. Researchers, business leaders, postgraduate, and graduate students will find this book useful with its presentation of state-of-the-art research together with the current and future challenges of building green practice models and applications for organization and business operations.
Exploring Autodesk Revit 2024 for Structure, 14th Edition
Exploring Autodesk Revit 2024 for Structure is a comprehensive book that has been written to cater to the needs of the students and the professionals who are involved in the AEC profession. This textbook enables the users to harness the power of BIM with Autodesk Revit 2024 for Structure for their specific use. In this textbook, the author emphasizes on physical modeling, analytical modeling, rebar modeling, steel element cutting tools, structural steel connections and quantity scheduling. Also, Revit 2024 for Structure book covers the description of various stages involved in analyzing the model in Robot Structural Analysis software. This book is specially meant for professionals and students in structural engineering, civil engineering, and allied fields in the building industry. In this book, along with the main text, the chapters have been punctuated with tips and notes to give additional information on the concept, thereby enabling you to create your own innovative project.Salient FeaturesConsists of 10 chapters that are arranged in pedagogical sequence.Comprehensive coverage of concepts and tools covering the scope of the software.Contains 568 pages, 20 tutorials, about 21 exercises, and more than 200 illustrations.Real-world engineering projects used in tutorials, exercises, and explaining various tools and concepts.Step-by-step examples to guide the users through the learning process.Additional information provided throughout the book in the form of tips and notes.Self-Evaluation test, Review Questions, and Exercises at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.
Storm Surge Forecasting and Future Projection in Practice
This accessible shortform book describes storm surge forecasting to enable port managers and practitioners to forecast these and mitigate their effects. This is particularly useful as global warming increases the severity of typhoons, particularly windstorms and storm surge disasters, globally.The authors first summarize the current status of typhoons and storm surges in practice. They also present a combination of the latest findings at the research level and at the practical level. Throughout the book, the authors carefully explain the use and limitations of empirical typhoon models that practitioners should learn from, including statistical, numerical, probabilistic, data-driven and coastal vulnerability models. They also explore artificial neural networks and convolutional neural networks and their use in such models. Finally, the book describes the potential for further development of empirical typhoon models (such as future climate experiments).This book is a vital resource that enables port managers to make effective and informed decisions when conducting storm surge forecasting in practice. It also contains useful insights for civil engineering students, especially those studying coastal engineering.
Material Specifications for Attack Countermeasures on Bridges
The war in Ukraine has highlighted the increased efficacy of drone attacks against critical infrastructure such as the Kerch Strait bridge. In this 2023 document, the Army Corps of Engineers responds to a request from the Federal Highway Administration to survey available materials for armor protection of bridges. Coming soon to the crucial bridge near you: armor!Readers should want to read this document because it provides valuable information on the mechanical properties of metals used in armor-plating and bridge protection. This knowledge is relevant to the current public issue of national security and counterterrorism measures, as it can contribute to the development of effective armor systems and countermeasures to protect critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks. Additionally, understanding the mechanical properties of these metals is crucial for various industries, including automotive, construction, and manufacturing, which are currently facing increasing demand for stronger and more durable materials in infrastructure development. This document provides a comprehensive review of the mechanical properties of various metals, including iron, titanium, nickel, cobalt, and aluminum alloys. It focuses on the behavior of these metals under different loading conditions, such as quasi-static and dynamic loading. The document discusses the effects of alloying elements, processing methods, temperature, and strain rate on the mechanical properties of these metals. It includes data on the ultimate tensile strength, total elongation, and deformation behavior of these metals. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding the properties of these metals for the development of composite armoring systems to protect critical bridges from terrorist attacks. Additionally, it provides information on the blast effects and explosions on iron and steel bridges and their protection. This annotated edition illustrates the capabilities of the AI Lab for Book-Lovers to add context and ease-of-use to manuscripts. It includes several types of abstracts, building from simplest to more complex: TLDR (one word), ELI5, TLDR (vanilla), Scientific Style, and Action Items; essays to increase viewpoint diversity, such as Grounds for Dissent, Red Team Critique, and MAGA Perspective; and Notable Passages and Nutshell Summaries for each page.
Conference Matrices for Optimizing and Applications
This book describes many types of Conference matrices and shows the case studies of application. Also, this book deals with putting the operation procedure and data analysis for optimizing. After reading this book, many researchers in universities or industries directly can apply various methods in this book to researching subjects. And it saves the trial numbers, cost and time around 1/3-1/2 in total research activities. Especially, this book contributes SDGs and saving GLOBAL warming which need to countermeasures as well.
Safety at Height
Everybody climbs up or down for some reason or other. Many fall and get injured or, worse, end up killed all over the world, especially in their place of work. Why does it happen? Does it have to be so? Can it be managed better and, if so, how? This book addresses these questions in layman's language, yet with sufficient technical detail to satisfy the more curious and challenge the more ambitious.In Safety at Height: A Holistic View of Fall Management, veteran author Natarajan Krishnamurthy shares his long research and consultancy experience on this subject to offer an overview of falls, methods to manage them, and practical techniques to ensure better safety. This book argues that deaths and major injuries from fall accidents can be prevented by stakeholders knowing more and following guidelines. It looks at the mechanics of falls, accidents in the workplace, and safeguards that can be put in place. Featuring exercises at the end of chapters to underpin learning, this title concludes with unusual fall situations. Through its pages, the reader will develop a good understanding of how to prevent falls across a variety of different real-life scenarios.This handy guide will be an ideal read for students, researchers, and professionals in occupational safety and health, human factors, and activities where slips, trips, and falls tend to occur.
Industry 4.0 with Modern Technology
This volume contains the papers presented at International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology-Industry 4.0 (ETETI-2023) being organized by the prestigious Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang (An Autonomous institute of Govt of Odisha), India, during 6th and 7th May 2023.
Essential Guide to Toolbox Talks
A Toolbox Talk (TBT) is a pre- job task made to ensure all parties involved in a task have full understanding of what they should do. TBTs are not easy; however, the author hopes this book will provide the right guidance to make TBTs less daunting, and easier to use. They are not a tick- the- box exercise; therefore, please do not treat them as such. This book challenges this perception and puts forth a case to consider TBTs essential to delivering safe working environments, thereby providing a complete understanding of the task. Essential Guide to Toolbox Talks focuses on improving three Non- Technical Skills (NTS) related to TBTs: Communication, Situation Awareness and Stress Management. With communication the book looks at the impact of inappropriate questions, allowing time for questions/ feedback, use of familiarities and knowing the answer and the errors that can occur. For situation awareness, the author conveys that effective communication enhances the environment in which people work, checking that the group understands the tasks; further coverage of what to do when things go wrong underpins this. Finally, it covers stress management and how important it is to confirm people know what to look for during a TBT and what to do if they believe a team member is under stress. With the onus on these three vital NTS, the reader will be able to deliver focused and much- improved TBTs that guarantee safe and effective performances in the workplace. This neat and punchy book will change that tick- the- box perspective of the TBT. It will appeal to both practitioners in Human Factors and anyone at the front line in high- risk industries where TBTs are a requirement, especially those in oil and gas, nuclear, construction, logistics, transport and aviation who will be certain to consider it an essential guide.
Essential Guide to Toolbox Talks
A Toolbox Talk (TBT) is a pre- job task made to ensure all parties involved in a task have full understanding of what they should do. TBTs are not easy; however, the author hopes this book will provide the right guidance to make TBTs less daunting, and easier to use. They are not a tick- the- box exercise; therefore, please do not treat them as such. This book challenges this perception and puts forth a case to consider TBTs essential to delivering safe working environments, thereby providing a complete understanding of the task. Essential Guide to Toolbox Talks focuses on improving three Non- Technical Skills (NTS) related to TBTs: Communication, Situation Awareness and Stress Management. With communication the book looks at the impact of inappropriate questions, allowing time for questions/ feedback, use of familiarities and knowing the answer and the errors that can occur. For situation awareness, the author conveys that effective communication enhances the environment in which people work, checking that the group understands the tasks; further coverage of what to do when things go wrong underpins this. Finally, it covers stress management and how important it is to confirm people know what to look for during a TBT and what to do if they believe a team member is under stress. With the onus on these three vital NTS, the reader will be able to deliver focused and much- improved TBTs that guarantee safe and effective performances in the workplace. This neat and punchy book will change that tick- the- box perspective of the TBT. It will appeal to both practitioners in Human Factors and anyone at the front line in high- risk industries where TBTs are a requirement, especially those in oil and gas, nuclear, construction, logistics, transport and aviation who will be certain to consider it an essential guide.
Practical Engineering Geology
Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way projects are managed, designed and constructed, and how the engineering geologist can contribute to cost- effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasised. Chapters address key aspects of Geology for engineering and ground modelling Site investigation and testing of geological materials Geotechnical parameters Design of slopes, tunnels, foundations, and other engineering structures Identifying hazards Avoiding unexpected ground conditions This second edition includes a new chapter on environmental issues covering hydrogeology, considerations of climate change, earthquakes, and more. All chapters have been updated, with extensively revised figures throughout and several new case studies of unexpected ground conditions. The book will support practising engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers, as well as MSc level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.
Industrial Progress and Human Economics
"Industrial Progress and Human Economics" is a book authored by James Hartness, an American mechanical engineer, inventor, entrepreneur, and politician. Published in 1925, this book reflects Hartness's views on the intersection of industrial development, economic progress, and human welfare.Hartness was a prominent figure in the early 20th-century American industrial landscape, known for his innovations in machine tool technology and his role as the Governor of Vermont. In "Industrial Progress and Human Economics," he explores the relationship between industrialization and societal well-being, offering insights into how economic progress can be harnessed to improve the lives of individuals and communities.The book delves into various aspects of industrial progress, including technological innovation, productivity growth, and the organization of labor. Hartness emphasizes the importance of efficiency and innovation in driving economic growth, arguing that technological advancements are essential for improving living standards and expanding economic opportunities.At the same time, Hartness recognizes the potential social and environmental consequences of unchecked industrialization. He advocates for a balanced approach to economic development that takes into account the needs of workers, the preservation of natural resources, and the promotion of social equity.Central to Hartness's vision of "human economics" is the idea that economic progress should serve the broader interests of society, rather than merely maximizing profits for a select few. He calls for policies and practices that prioritize the well-being of workers, promote social justice, and foster a sense of community and solidarity.Throughout the book, Hartness draws on his own experiences as an engineer and businessman to illustrate his arguments, offering practical examples of how industrial progress can be aligned with human welfare. He also reflects on the role of government and public policy in shaping the trajectory of economic development, advocating for proactive measures to address social and economic challenges.Overall, "Industrial Progress and Human Economics" presents a holistic and forward-thinking perspective on the relationship between industrialization, economic growth, and human flourishing. Hartness's insights remain relevant today, offering valuable lessons for policymakers, business leaders, and scholars interested in promoting sustainable and inclusive economic development.
The Patient Factor
Patients are increasingly encouraged to take an active role in managing their health and health care. New technologies, cultural shifts, trends in healthcare delivery, and policies have brought to the forefront the "work" patients, families, and other non-professionals perform in pursuit of health. Volume I provides a theoretical and methodological foundation for the emerging discipline of Patient Ergonomics - the science of patient work.The Patient Factor: Theories and Methods for Patient Ergonomics, Volume I defines Patient Ergonomics, explains its importance, and situates it in a broader historical and societal context. It reviews applicable theories and methods from human factors/ergonomics and related disciplines, across domains including consumer technology, patient-professional communication, self-care, and patient safety.The Patient Factor is ideal for academics working in health care and patient-centered research, their students, human factors practitioners working in healthcare organizations or at technology companies, frontline healthcare professionals, and leaders of healthcare delivery organizations.
Improving Global Worker Health and Safety Through Collaborative Capacity Building Initiatives
Many economically developing countries and nations without robust Occupational Hygiene (OH) educational programs endure a shortage of qualified occupational hygienists, resulting in higher rates of workplace injury, illness, and fatality. Damage to valuable infrastructure, environment, and public health also occur without adequate support.
Safety Metrics for the Modern Safety Professional
This book investigates the world of leading indicators and explores how they can effectively be used, providing the 21st Century safety professionals with alternative metrics and guidance to enable them to make a difference in managing risk within an organization.
The Patient Factor
Patients are increasingly encouraged to take an active role in managing their health and health care. New technologies, cultural shifts, trends in healthcare delivery, and policies have brought to the forefront the "work" patients, families, and other non-professionals perform in the pursuit of health. This volume closely examines notable application areas for the emerging discipline of Patient Ergonomics - the science of patient work.The Patient Factor: Applications of Patient Ergonomics, Volume II reviews the definition of Patient Ergonomics and discusses the application of Patient Ergonomics across contexts. It analyzes patient work performed in emergency departments, transitions of care, home and community settings, retail pharmacies, and online communities. It also examines applications to groups including veterans, pediatric patients, older adults, the underserved, and people engaged in health promotion.The Patient Factor is ideal for academics working in health care and patient-centered research, their students, human factors practitioners working in healthcare organizations or at technology companies, frontline healthcare professionals, and leaders of healthcare delivery organizations.
AutoCAD Aviation Planning and Design Training Manual
This self-paced training manual is part of a series of tutorials intended to be used by new and current AutoCAD users who desire to acquire airfield planning and design skills. The first volume will teach users how to draw an airfield layout in 2D to accommodate aircraft as long and wide as the Boeing 747-800 and the Airbus A 380 according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards. Drafting techniques introduced in this manual can be used to create any layout for any other critical aircraft of any size and characteristics. The content covered in this manual represents one set of techniques to create a specific layout. Readers may be aware of or discover alternative ways to achieve a similar result. The ultimate goal is to enable readers to perform all tasks as accurately and efficiently as possible and to always strive to enhance their skills. Users can use similar airfield planning methodologies to create layouts for other civil and military airfields as long as they have access to the relevant planning and design standards. AutoCAD drafting techniques covered in this manual are transferable to other industries and can be used to create other layouts, including roadways. REVIEWS AND WORDS OF PRAISEThierry is an expert in airport planning and design. Along with an extensive background in AutoCAD, this guide showcases his ability to give detailed steps in the basics of aviation design and functions of the program. I highly recommend his expertise for those looking to pursue a career in aviation. --Zheantezsa Guizar, Design Engineer, SPEC Services I worked side by side with Thierry in his early days as an aviation planner and always appreciated his eagerness to learn. As his early mentor in the AutoCAD arena, I found him to be one of the best "students" I have ever worked with. When he asked me if I would provide an acknowledgment for this instructional guide I was honored. Thierry has worked around the world with many extraordinary CAD users and has learned much along his journey. I hope that this guide will empower others to be able to take their ideas and quickly and easily put them on paper and to learn from the experiences that Thierry has accumulated and provided in this instructional work. --Robert Endres, Managing Consultant / Global CAD Software Specialist, Landrum & Brown As a co-founder and creator of the first airport design CAD based program centered on FAA standards at Florida Tech, I am delighted that one of my former top mentees has created this excellent tutorial that creatively outlines and teaches the integration of CAD into the airport design process. Thierry is an exceptional airport planner and this book is a reflection of his experience which will assist current and future airport planners in understanding and being able to use the CAD platform to efficiently design various airside, terminal and landside airport components. --Fin B. Bonset, CM, ACE, ENV SP, National Planning Director, McFarland Johnson
Crane Operations
CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile slewing and non-slewing cranes are also explored in depth. It addresses essential tasks like planning, preparation, execution, and post-task procedures, detailing steps for assessing work areas, conducting pre-start checks, and monitoring weather conditions.In essence, this book serves as an indispensable resource for current and emerging crane operators, encompassing all facets of crane operation and safety measures.
2024 - 2025 FAA Drone License Exam Guide
Book Description Unlock your path to becoming a licensed drone pilot effortlessly with the "2024-2025 FAA Drone License Exam Guide." This meticulously crafted book offers a simplified yet comprehensive approach to ace the FAA Part 107 Drone License Exam in a single sitting. Authored by an expert in the field, this guide is your ultimate companion, providing the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.Packed with test questions and expertly curated answers, this guide equips you with the essential tools to breeze through the exam. Say goodbye to overwhelming study materials - here, you'll find a concise and structured resource that demystifies complex topics, ensuring a smooth and efficient learning process.Whether you're a novice or seasoned drone enthusiast, this book caters to all levels of expertise. Its user-friendly format, coupled with a simplified breakdown of the exam's core concepts, guarantees a hassle-free journey toward your FAA Drone License. No more juggling through endless materials - this guide streamlines your preparation, making your success within reach.Don't let the exam stand between you and your passion for drones. Let the "2024-2025 FAA Drone License Exam Guide" be your gateway to securing your license confidently and swiftly. Embrace this definitive resource and soar into the skies as a certified drone pilot!In this comprehensive guide, readers will discover: Comprehensive Exam Preparation: A systematic breakdown of the FAA Part 107 Drone License Exam, covering all essential topics in an easy-to-follow format.Test Questions and Answers: A curated collection of test questions accompanied by expertly crafted answers to reinforce learning and boost confidence.Simplified Approach: Complex concepts simplified for quick comprehension, ensuring a smooth learning experience.Focused Content: Streamlined content that eliminates overwhelming study materials, allowing for targeted and efficient exam preparation.Expert Guidance: Authored by an experienced drone professional, offering insider tips and strategies to navigate the exam with ease.All Skill Levels Covered: Tailored for both novice and seasoned drone enthusiasts, making it accessible and valuable for everyone.By diving into this guide, readers gain access to a wealth of knowledge and a structured approach to mastering the FAA Part 107 Drone License Exam. Say goodbye to confusion and stress - this book is your ultimate tool to ace the exam and embark on your journey as a licensed drone pilot confidently.
Permeation Grouting for Liquefaction Countermeasures
Academic and industry experts describe the use of chemical (permeation) grouting beneath an airport runway to improve ground resistance to liquefaction. They present the cost, environmental, and operational benefits; specifications; methodology; and practical results of this cutting-edge method. Because transportation infrastructure such as ports and airports are required to operate even in the event of a large earthquake, they must be resilient against liquefaction.Through contributions from experts in academia and industry, this book describes the discovery of construction defects at three airports in Japan and the subsequent project to repair and strengthen the ground using chemical grouting using environmentally friendly colloidal silica, the first time this technique was used in Japan. This book first describes chemical grouting and its benefits, its specifications, and field investigation results of its ground improvement performance. Next, it demonstrates a numerical and probabilistic method to model spatial variability in material properties of field data on improved ground. Finally, it explains a performance-based verification for airport runway availability in terms of bearing capacity and runway flatness after a large earthquake. Through its clear explanations, this book enables readers to implement chemical grouting and enjoy the cost, environmental, access, and operational benefits of this technique over traditional methodologies that would require temporary site closure and large-scale excavation. Because the concept and methodology described in this book are applicable to various geological, geotechnical, and seismological conditions depending on the location and structural and operational conditions depending on the infrastructure type, this book is a useful resource for geotechnical and other infrastructure engineers who must strengthen the ground without disrupting normal operations.
Industrial Measurement and Control
This textbook introduces industrial measuring system and devices in a way sufficiently complete so that the reader acquires an ability to make meaningful measurement. Various parameters of measurement in industries such as temperature, pressure, flow, level are covered. The book offers a comprehensive coverage of working principles of various sensors, transducers and actuators in process measurement. It gives details of mechanical transducers and measurements. Many electrical methods of process parameter measurements are discussed as well. An introduction to piping and instrument diagrams is made. Also, the use of computer control devices in industrial instrumentation including SCADA, HMI, RTU, PLC, etc. is presented. The book is designed for a one-semester course in Industrial Instrumentation or Instrumentation Devices.
Safety in Petroleum Facilities Turnaround Maintenance
Turnaround maintenance involves some of the most risky activities performed in operation and maintenance of petroleum facilities. Mitigating these risks requires detailed planning and execution. This book gives guidance on planning and safely carrying out such turnaround maintenance activities.
Safety in Petroleum Facilities Turnaround Maintenance
Turnaround maintenance involves some of the most risky activities performed in operation and maintenance of petroleum facilities. Mitigating these risks requires detailed planning and execution. This book gives guidance on planning and safely carrying out such turnaround maintenance activities.
Risk Science
Risk science is increasingly important as businesses, policymakers and public sector leaders are tasked with decision-making and investment using varying levels of knowledge and information. This book explores the theory and practice of risk science, providing concepts and tools for understanding and acting under uncertain conditions.
Recent Challenges and Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Solid design and craftsmanship are a necessity for structures and infrastructures that must stand up to natural disasters on a regular basis. Continuous research developments in the engineering field are imperative for sustaining buildings against the threat of earthquakes and other natural disasters. Recent Challenges and Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering provides innovative insights into the methods of structural engineering techniques, as well as disaster management strategies. The content within this publication represents the work of rock fracturing, hazard analysis, and seismic acceleration. It is a vital reference source for civil engineers, researchers, and academicians, and covers topics centered on improving a structure's safety, stability, and resistance to seismic hazards.
Big Data Analytics in Traffic and Transportation Engineering
Recent research reveals that socioeconomic factors of the neighborhoods where road users live and where pedestrian-vehicle crashes occur are important in determining the severity of the crashes, with the former having a greater influence. Hence, road safety countermeasures, especially those focusing on the road users, should be targeted at these high risk neighborhoods. Big Data Analytics in Traffic and Transportation Engineering: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that discusses access to transportation and examines vehicle-pedestrian crashes, specifically in relation to socioeconomic factors that influence them, main predictors, factors that contribute to crash severity, and the enhancement of pedestrian safety measures. Featuring research on topics such as public transport, accessibility, and spatial distribution, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, transportation engineers, road safety designers, transport planners and managers, professionals, academicians, researchers, and public administrators.
Human Perspectives of Industry 4.0 Organizations
Sustainability is a global issue and, with the advent of further legislation to make organizations "greener," companies are keen to promote sustainable performance to survive in the market. Using the facets of Industry 4.0, companies can become leaner and cleaner and measure their performance more effectively. This book reveals the sustainable innovations that organizations are undertaking because of Industry 4.0.This book focuses on sophisticated aspects of how to make products tailor-made to suit specific requirements. It seeks to understand the status of sustainable performance that is impacted by different aspects related to human factors and concludes with detailing the future needs of businesses and potential trends. The book allows the reader to develop a deeper view of sustainability and organizational problems and to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each chapter contains a self-contained study of a business and the decisions made to improve performance and is supported with tables, charts, and illustrations, and a wide list of bibliographic references.Human Perspectives of Industry 4.0 Organizations will be of interest to students, graduates, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of logistics, supply chain management, management, leadership, organization, and sustainability, plus those interested in Industry 4.0 more generally. It will appeal to students in graduate programs covering sustainable aspects of business, management, supply chain management, and industrial engineering.
