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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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, and aims at hydraulic and dam engineers, in particular those with an interest in the sustainable use of reservoirs and river systems.
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.
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.
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 that parties involved in the task have a full understanding of what they should do. TBTs are not a tick the box exercise, the author challenges this perception and presents a case for making engaging TBTs to deliver safe working environments and a complete understanding of the task.
Essential Guide to Toolbox Talks
A ToolBox Talk (TBT) is a pre-job task made to ensure that parties involved in the task have a full understanding of what they should do. TBTs are not a tick the box exercise, the author challenges this perception and presents a case for making engaging TBTs to deliver safe working environments and a complete understanding of the task.
Practical Engineering Geology
This book introduces the way projects are managed, designed, and constructed, and how the engineering geologist can contribute to cost-effective and safe project achievement. Now with a new chapter on environmental issues covering hydrogeology, climate change, and more, and several new case studies of unexpected ground conditions.
The Patient Factor
Patients have always been encouraged to be active participants in managing their health. New technologies, cultural shifts, trends in healthcare delivery, and policies have brought the patients' role in healthcare to the forefront. This volume provides a theoretical and methodological foundation for the emerging discipline of Patient Ergonomics.
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 have always been encouraged to be active participants in managing their health. New technologies, cultural shifts, trends in healthcare delivery, and policies have brought the patients' role in health care to the forefront. This volume closely examines notable application areas for the emerging discipline of Patient Ergonomics.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, cleaner and measure their performance more effectively.
Bridge Hunt
Bridge Hunt chronicles a young man's unforgettable quest to discover the 42 revolutionary bridges designed by Robert Maillart, a pioneering Swiss engineer and architectural luminary, between 1899 to 1940. Many of these graceful structures still hide along remote back roads and alpine valleys, while a few iconic landmarks endure in Bern, Geneva, and Zurich. Maillart's breathtaking Salginatobel Bridge was recently designated as a Swiss heritage site for its national significance. It has also been named an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. This visually rich travelogue presents the only complete published collection of photos and descriptions of all Maillart's extant European bridges, capturing his unique engineering artistry. It will appeal to civil engineers, architects, and students, as well as travellers, adventure-seekers and anyone fascinated by treasures that unite rather than divide our world. More than a precious record of a unique chapter in infrastructure history, the book is at heart a human story. Through one young man's eyes, we rediscover Maillart's timeless bridges, which embody the soaring of imagination transformed into structures that bring people together.
Bridge Hunt
Bridge Hunt chronicles a young man's unforgettable quest to discover the 42 revolutionary bridges designed by Robert Maillart, a pioneering Swiss engineer and architectural luminary, between 1899 to 1940. Many of these graceful structures still hide along remote back roads and alpine valleys, while a few iconic landmarks endure in Bern, Geneva, and Zurich. Maillart's breathtaking Salginatobel Bridge was recently designated as a Swiss heritage site for its national significance. It has also been named an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. This visually rich travelogue presents the only complete published collection of photos and descriptions of all Maillart's extant European bridges, capturing his unique engineering artistry. It will appeal to civil engineers, architects, and students, as well as travellers, adventure-seekers and anyone fascinated by treasures that unite rather than divide our world. More than a precious record of a unique chapter in infrastructure history, the book is at heart a human story. Through one young man's eyes, we rediscover Maillart's timeless bridges, which embody the soaring of imagination transformed into structures that bring people together.
Introduction to Workplace Safety and Health Management: A Systems Thinking Approach (Third Edition)
Workplace safety and health (WSH) is an important area of any business or organisation. A serious accident or ill health incident can cause much suffering and distress to workers, co-workers, and the victims' family and friends. In addition, the organisations involved in the WSH incident will have to manage negative consequences including increase in insurance premiums, lost time and delays, morale issues, union and community protests, and reputation losses. On the other hand, good WSH can lead to organisational excellence.This book takes a systems-thinking approach to allow readers to understand how WSH is an integral part of any organisation. The different chapters are strung together by an overarching model of incident causation and underpinning models are presented to allow a strong conceptual foundation. Practical WSH knowledge are also discussed in relevant chapters to ensure that beginners have an introduction to the fundamentals of WSH hazards and controls. Besides the strong emphasis on conceptual framework, readers will also be exposed to the details of a WSH management system and practical WSH processes, hazards and controls. This edition brings all ten of the book's chapters up to date with current-day best practices, WSH guidelines, and approved codes of practice. A series of online quizzes are available to readers to help them to reinforce the concepts of each chapter.Undergraduates and post-graduates will benefit from the systematic introduction to the foundations of WSH management. Practitioners will strengthen their conceptual understanding and widen their perspective by re-visiting the foundations of WSH management through a systems-thinking lens.
Methodical Development of Modular Product Families
Presentation of modern product development methodsWith numerous practical examples of varied productsRecommendations for the selection of appropriate methods
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) 11th Edition, December 2023 (Complete Book, Color Print)
1156 pages. Printed in Color. Original size.The 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways - the MUTCD - defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all streets, highways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and site roadways open to public travel. The MUTCD is published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 655, Subpart F.The MUTCD, which has been administered by the FHWA since 1971, is a compilation of national standards for all traffic control devices, including road markings, highway signs, and traffic signals. It is updated periodically to accommodate the nation's changing transportation needs and address new safety technologies, traffic control tools, and traffic management techniques.On December 19, 2023, a Final Rule adopting the 11th Edition of the MUTCD was published in the Federal Register with an effective date of January 18, 2024. States must adopt the 11th Edition of the National MUTCD as their legal State standard for traffic control devices within two years from the effective date.Changes from the 2009 EditionSupplementary documents detailing new content of the 11th Edition of the MUTCD (December 2023), and how the new edition differs from its predecessor, the 2009 Edition with Revisions 1, 2, & 3 incorporated (August 2022), are available in the Rulemaking Docket to assist agencies in understanding the new provisions.
The Promethean Pursuit in the Us-China Competition for Global Technological Leadership
After a century of humiliation, a century of hard work in reconstructing and modernizing an extremely poor and backward country, with a huge population and an ancient civilization, when New China was founded in October 1949. After eradicating absolute/extreme poverty in 2020, the Chinese nation of 1.4 billion has advanced further on the path to common prosperity by mid-21st century. China will complete its Four Modernizations of agriculture, industry, defense, science & technology (S&T) by 2050. A world-class military will also then protect the country's sovereignty and integrity as well as safeguard national interests. Together with construction of ecological civilization to host and support harmonious co-existence between humanity and nature, a fully restored and rejuvenated Beautiful China will embrace the whole world with open arms in the spirit of international friendship and goodwill, and cooperate to co-develop in peace for the common good as well as a shared future for all nations. At the vanguard of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, China will further drive its own dramatic transformation at the heart of convergence of emerging and disruptive technologies ignited and sustained by AI, big data, biotechnology, etc. in the new era. In the latest round of the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), China has been innovating and leading in the intelligentization of military forces. Some observers have viewed the visionary technological move as a stratagem to "capture the decisive advantage" in global geopolitical competition. Combining three volumes on China's present and future developments, CHINA FUTURE TRILOGY comprises: (1) CHINA IN 2030, highlighting the rise to the world's economic leadership and acceleration of military modernization; (2) CHINA TOWARDS 2035 on milestones which feature basic completion of agricultural, economic and military modernizations as well as building a Beautiful China in "a further 15 years of hard work" (to quote President Xi Jinping) from 2020 to 2035; and (3) CHINA VISION 2050, on the way to the great goal of complete and comprehensive national development, modernization and rejuvenation. The story of New China is indeed an extraordinary epic of miraculous national transformation in the most truly revolutionary period in history.
The Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering Program
This book describes the origins and evolution of Canada's 30-year Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Chairs for Women in Science and Engineering Program. The book starts literally with a bang, right as Montreal and all of Canada were rocked by the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Massacre of 14 women, describing how the Chair program took on a frenetic pace as a single Chairholder, Monique Frize, tried to respond to an entire country's concerns about women in engineering, both as students and as professionals. The authors first cover the program from 1989 through 1997, when the program was expanded to five regional Chairs, of which there have been over three generations by now. The book then provides synopses of each Chairholder's comprehensive regional program to recruit, retain and advance girls and women in STEM, organized by generation, providing a unique historical view of the changing landscape for research and outreach programs to increase the participation of women inmale-dominated scientific fields. Readers will find an effective model for national programs addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM and be inspired by the 16 strong role models who pioneered blended careers in STEM and gender equity advocacy.
Redefining Work Health and Safety
The initial chapter sets the tone by exploring challenges, emphasizing the economic impacts of safety incidents, and outlining the workplace safety landscape. Subsequent chapters delve into safety models, accident causation, and the evolution of linear and complex systems, applying systems thinking to risk assessment. Human factors, including ergonomics and organizational influences, are thoroughly examined and an Integrated Safety Management Framework (ISMF) is introduced and progressively evolved.REDEFINING WORK HEALTH AND SAFETYalso scrutinizes risk concepts, mindfulness, situational awareness, lesser-known theories, and a sociological perspective on safety. The ISMF is introduced and applied throughout, providing a holistic approach to safety management. The concluding chapter reflects on future challenges and directions, while appendices offer a practical safety management system template.
Brisbane Breached
David Topp succinctly explains how a city built on a flood plain will never be flood free.- Peter Spearritt: Emeritus Professor of History, The University of Queensland.Brisbane Breached: The Story of a Drought Defaulted Floodplain delves into the intricate historical chronicles of Brisbane, meticulously exploring the city's enduring struggle against the dual forces of severe flooding and prolonged droughts.The narrative unfolds, juxtaposing the recurrent major flood events between 1841 and 2022 with intermittent, yet impactful, periods of drought. Such occurrences, inherently linked to Brisbane's geographical position constructed within a flood plain, present profound policy challenges that have persisted over time.In dissecting the prevailing beliefs in the efficacy of dam constructions as a panacea for Brisbane's water-related vulnerabilities, this book confronts the prevailing misconceptions. The inadequacies of solely relying on dam infrastructure become apparent in the face of the city's unique topographical limitations, prompting a necessary paradigm shift in policy considerations.Foreseeing an imminent population surge, projected to add one million residents by 2032, this book's discourse posits the urgency of transcending traditional water management strategies. This paradigmatic shift becomes a pivotal policy proposition to avert the existential threat of complete water depletion in a city susceptible to both drought and flooding.David Topp is a Queensland Barrister. His previous book Tennyson Breach was published in 2012.
Biosafety and Biosecurity
Biosafety and Biosecurity: Practical Insights and Applications for Low and Medium-Income Countries comprehensively summarizes the state and development of biosafety and biosecurity in developing and developed nations in a comparative analysis, allowing the reader a 360 view of the subject area.
Bridge Traffic Loading
New and reliable truck weight data allows accurate calculations of vertical loading of traffic on bridges, both, whereas codes are often crude and inconsistent for different load effects. This book provides the state-of-the-art and best-practice for short-span, single and multi-lane bridge loading, dynamic allowance and long-span bridges.
Computational Multiphase Geomechanics
This text covers recent progress in several key areas, such as air-water-soil mixture, cyclic constitutive models, anisotropic models, noncoaxial models, gradient models, compaction bands, and the instability of unsaturated soils. It also includes computational modeling to large-scale excavation of ground and methane hydrate development.
Soldiers of Safety
The first guideline of protective detail. Don't become too attached. Unfortunately, I've already broken that rule-danger is closing in as quickly as I fall for her.I need to concentrate on keeping her safe, but her honey-colored eyes haunt my sleep, and all I can think about is caressing, kissing, and adoring her.As a former military member, I've faced every type of hidden threat. So why can't I overcome my dreams about the lovely woman I'm tasked with protecting? Nearly five years ago, I fled my life. And I have been hiding ever since. But I can't ignore how he makes me feel.Sawyer King has declared himself as my guardian. He will save me from my past.It's easier to rely on Sawyer to protect me than to be vulnerable around him. Are you falling for him? It's out of the question-even if his kisses make me want more. I don't want him to get hurt because he is protecting me. He's simply too determined to let me go.I'm not sure I can entrust him with my life or my heart. My greatest concern, however, is that I will expose him to the precise danger I have been avoiding...Soldier for the Starling is the first book in SAFE Haven Security, a romantic suspense series. Because, while light may provide safety, darkness provides security.
