Description of the Westinghouse Air Brake Co.’s Exhibits at the Centennial Exhibition
A description of the exhibits presented by the Westinghouse Air Brake Company at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Featuring detailed technical descriptions and illustrations, this book provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of air brakes for trains.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This book is a practical guide to the repair and preservation of public roads, written by John Loudon M'Adam. M'Adam was a Scottish engineer who revolutionized road construction with his 'macadam' method. The book includes detailed instructions on the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, and also provides a history of road building.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Breathing Apparatus, Rescue and Protective
This technical manual provides a comprehensive guide to the operation and maintenance of breathing apparatus used in rescue and protective operations. With detailed diagrams, clear instructions, and practical advice, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in emergency response and preparedness.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Harvard Bridge
This book documents the history and construction of the Harvard Bridge, which spans the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. It includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the bridge and its construction process, as well as historical context and background information.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Water Meters
In this technical report, Charles Andr矇 explores the accuracy and efficiency of several water meters. He compares the Worthington, Kennedy, Siemens, and Hesse meters, providing detailed descriptions of each and testing their accuracy and delivery capabilities. This report is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the maintenance and management of water systems.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Safety in Woodworking
This practical guide to woodworking safety is a must-have for anyone who works with wood. Drawing on years of experience, the National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters provides comprehensive advice on everything from handling tools to avoiding accidents. The book includes detailed instructions on protective equipment, proper ventilation, and fire prevention. With its clear and concise language, Safety in Woodworking is an essential reference for professionals and hobbyists alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The 6-Week Cure for the Middle-Aged Middle
The Train Wire is an important work of transportation engineering that explores the science of train dispatching. Written by J.A. Anderson, an expert in railway operations, this book examines the technical and logistical challenges involved in managing the movement of trains across the country. The Train Wire offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of the modern transportation system, and remains an essential read for anyone interested in the history of trains or the development of modern logistics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Knowing Their Place
This book provides insight into the use of flexible rolling stock for constructing, maintaining, and working railways and tramways. The author shares his expertise on different types of flexible rolling stock and their economic benefits. A must-read for engineers, planners, and anyone interested in the efficient and cost-effective use of railways and tramways.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Digital Strategies and Organizational Transformation
In today's highly competitive business environments, with the rise of digital businesses and digital economy, digital strategies and organizational changes go hand in hand. Organizations that possess a robust digital strategy benefit greatly from the advancements of emerging digital technologies, and hence, making necessary organizational changes in order to maximise the benefits have become vital for their survival. According to MIT Sloan's Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), '[i]n this period of digital disruption, businesses focused narrowly on value chains are at a disadvantage'. Next-generation enterprises need to think more broadly about their business ecosystems, leverage digitization to understand their customers better, and establish options for future success. Therefore, competitive businesses have started using a variety of digital tools including artificial intelligence, alongside other digital applications, making the required changes to their organizational models and cultures to better serve their customers efficiently and effectively.This book contains a collection of chapters describing these digital strategies and how they go hand in hand with organizational changes. We solicited contributions from well-known academics from universities, business leaders, and experts within businesses and government organizations for this book. The majority of the chapters examines the necessary relationships between these two critical issues. Specifically, this book discusses how to infuse new knowledge into ongoing discourse and debates within academia and business organizations regarding digital strategies and organizational changes, and how to accomplish seamless integration of digital tools and applications into organizational platforms in order to accomplish the required organizational changes smoothly.In summary, this book discusses the integration and implementation of digital technology and the required organizational changes to take advantage of the phenomenon of digitization. In order to create competitive advantage, leadership organizations must address the challenges of formulating and implementing robust digital strategies and simultaneously, start making the required organizational changes, as this book concludes.
Managing Product Innovation in the Process Industries: From Customer Understanding to Product Launch - Uncover the Intrinsic Nature of Developing Non-Assembled Products
This book puts management of product innovation in a corporate strategic perspective and argues that a company's competitive position is strongly related to an underlying unique and continually renewed product innovation work process, which drives innovation and delivery of new or improved products in the marketplace. The book will take the reader through a systematic examination of the necessary consecutive steps for companies' successful development of non-assembled products in the cluster of process industries.For readers in search of a seamless, easy-to-use, effective formal product innovation work process, from customer understanding to product launch, this book provides a guiding framework and 'hands-on' advice for work process design. A novel five-phase structural process model of the product innovation work process is initially introduced in order to orchestrate a more dynamic interaction between product and process innovation and the integration of sustainability and product eco-design in product design.The reader will learn first about the importance of aligning new product ideas with the corporate business model and product innovation strategy during the contextualization phase and then how to transform product ideas into well-defined complementary product and process concepts. In the movement of product ideas from the conceptualization phase to industrialization, the use of pilot-planting and production trials for scale-up of product and process concepts is further explored. To secure a design for processability, a novel industrialization sub-process is introduced, and the integration of complementary development of product and service offerings is further examined. The deployment of application development throughout and after product launch is highlighted for an enhancement of product commercialization and a reduction of 'time to break even' for new products.
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Technical Services [of the] Coast and Geodetic Survey
This fascinating work by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey offers a comprehensive look at the technical services provided by this important agency. With detailed explanations of the surveying and mapping techniques used, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science and technology of geodesy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Bridge Site Analysis
This comprehensive study provides an in-depth analysis of the Poplar-Brockton area of Montana River, with a focus on the planning and engineering of a bridge site. From the geography and geology of the surveyed area to the economic potential of the region, this report covers all aspects of the project with detailed photographs, maps, and diagrams.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Progress Report on Kill Van Kull Bridge Between Bayonne, N. J., and Port Richmond, Staten Island, N. Y.; 2nd 1931
This report provides an overview of the progress made in the construction of the Kill Van Kull Bridge, which spans the tidal strait between Bayonne, New Jersey and Staten Island in New York City. The report includes detailed information on the design and engineering of the bridge, as well as updates on the construction timeline and budget.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Interstate Highway 90 Route Location Study, Three Forks to Bozeman, Montana
This study provides a detailed analysis and recommendation for the route location of Interstate Highway 90 between Three Forks and Bozeman, Montana. The report is based on extensive geological, topographical, and traffic data analysis and takes into consideration the potential environmental and economic impacts. The study is essential for the successful completion of the highway project and the improvement of transportation infrastructure in the region.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Essential University Physics
The Pelton Water Wheel is an iconic invention that has revolutionized hydroelectricity. This book provides a detailed history of its development, including diagrams and calculations for design and optimization.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Industrial Tech Academy
The Industrial Tech Academy is a beacon of innovation and progress in industrial technology. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Kota Rajan, the academy has become a leading institution dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech-savvy pioneers.With a mission to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the Industrial Tech Academy offers comprehensive programs that equip students with hands-on expertise. Under Kota Rajan's guidance, the academy fosters a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, preparing graduates to tackle real-world challenges.The academy's state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge resources provide an immersive learning experience. Students explore various disciplines that define the industry's future, from robotics and automation to sustainable energy solutions and intelligent manufacturing.Kota Rajan's visionary leadership has garnered global recognition for the academy, attracting collaborations with leading industrial giants and research institutions. Students gain invaluable exposure to the latest industry trends through these partnerships and secure exciting career opportunities.In industrial technology, the Industrial Tech Academy stands tall as a testament to Kota Rajan's dedication and commitment to empowering the leaders of tomorrow. Its graduates continue to revolutionize the industrial landscape each year, improving the world through technology and innovation.
Nano-Safety
Nanotechnology safety is the practice of handling engineered nanomaterials in production and manufacturing. Good practice consists of understanding and interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets, behaving safely when working with yet unknown nanomaterials, understanding health effects, and proactively creating safety measures against potential hazards. This book addresses nanotechnology risk management.
AI Techniques in Ev Motor and Inverter Fault Detection and Diagnosis
The motor drive system plays a significant role in the safety and function of electric vehicles as a bridge for power transmission. In order to enhance the efficiency and stability of the drive system, more and more studies based on AI technology are devoted to the fault detection and diagnosis of the motor drive system. AI Techniques in EV Motor and Inverter Fault Detection and Diagnosis comprehensively covers the recently-developed AI applications for solving condition monitoring and fault detection issues in EV electrical conversion systems. AI-based fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) is divided into two main steps: feature extraction and fault classification. The application of different signal processing methods in feature extraction is discussed. In particular, the application of traditional machine learning and deep learning algorithms for fault classification is presented in detail. In addition, the characteristics of all techniques reviewed are summarised. Chapters systematically address condition monitoring and fault detection in EV motors and inverters. Four case studies are including, covering AI based electric motor fault diagnosis, AI based inverter/IGBT fault diagnosis, AI based bearing fault diagnosis, and AI based gearbox fault diagnosis. Alongside each case study, the authors discuss the differences between conventional methods and AI-based methods in EV applications, and the motivation, advantages, shortcomings and challenges of AI-based methods. Finally, the latest developments, research gaps and future challenges in fault monitoring and diagnosis of motor faults are explored. Providing a systematic and thorough exploration of its field, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and students with an interest in the applications of AI in electric vehicles, and for engineers and research and development professionals in the electric automotive industry.
Anthropometry
Today, human factors and ergonomics professionals worldwide contribute to the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments, and systems in order to make them compatible with the needs, abilities, and limitations of people. By understanding anthropometry, professionals can ensure that our home and working environments are comfortable and designed with the human in mind. This book aims to show how an understanding of anthropometrics can influence workspace design, ergonomics in the office, ergonomics in the home, and health and safety at work.This book discusses the measurement of the human body and human variability. Anthropometry may seem to be relatively simple but the reality is that it focuses on very sophisticated aspects of how to make the products tailor-made to suit specific requirements. As a study, it is useful for a variety of purposes such as workspace design, ergonomics in the office, ergonomics in the home, and health and safety at work. These eleven chapters investigate anthropometrics and bridge the gap between theory and practice. Each chapter is supported by tables, charts, and illustrations, and a wide list of bibliographic references. The reader will develop new insights into the principles and practice of anthropometrics with this book bringing the topic right up to date.Anthropometry: Human Body Measurements and How to Use Them will be of interest to students, graduates, teachers, researchers, and general workers in industrial design, ergonomics, rehabilitation, safety, and health.
Process Control in Practice
This book covers the most important topics that people working as process control engineers and plant operators will encounter. It focuses on PID control, explains when to use P-, PI-, PD- or PID control as well as PID tuning and includes difficult to control process nonlinearities such as valve stiction or sensor problems. The book also explains advanced control strategies that are necessary when single loop control gives insufficient results. The key features of the text in front of you are: This book is a result of teaching the material to industrial practitioners over three decades and four previous editions in Swedish, each of which was a refi nement of the previous one. A key contribution of this book is the careful selection of what is required when you are at a plant and have to make sense of what you see. The book is written in such a way that it does not assume mathematical knowledge above the compulsory school level. Process control sits between control engineering and process or chemical engineering and often there is a distinct gap between the two. By explaining both the fundamentals of control and the processes the book is written to appeal to control engineers and process engineers alike. The book includes exercises and solutions and thus lends itself for teaching in the classroom.
Sociology
This book has been carefully crafted to delve into each of the 8 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) domains with comprehensive detail, ensuring that you gain a solid grasp of the content. The book consists of 8 chapters that form its core. Here's a breakdown of the domains and the chapters they are covered in: Chapter 1: Security and Risk Management Chapter 2: Asset Security Chapter 3: Security Architecture and Engineering Chapter 4: Communication and Network Security Chapter 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Chapter 6: Security Assessment and Testing Chapter 7: Security Operations Chapter 8: Software Development Security This book includes important resources to aid your exam preparation, such as exam essentials, key terms, and review questions. The exam essentials highlight crucial topics that you should focus on for the exam. Throughout the chapters, you will come across specialized terminology, which is also conveniently defined in the glossary at the end of the book. Additionally, review questions are provided to assess your understanding and retention of the chapter's content.
CISSP Certification Exam Study Guide
This book has been carefully crafted to delve into each of the 8 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) domains with comprehensive detail, ensuring that you gain a solid grasp of the content. The book consists of 8 chapters that form its core. Here's a breakdown of the domains and the chapters they are covered in: Chapter 1: Security and Risk Management Chapter 2: Asset Security Chapter 3: Security Architecture and Engineering Chapter 4: Communication and Network Security Chapter 5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Chapter 6: Security Assessment and Testing Chapter 7: Security Operations Chapter 8: Software Development Security This book includes important resources to aid your exam preparation, such as exam essentials, key terms, and review questions. The exam essentials highlight crucial topics that you should focus on for the exam. Throughout the chapters, you will come across specialized terminology, which is also conveniently defined in the glossary at the end of the book. Additionally, review questions are provided to assess your understanding and retention of the chapter's content.
Geotechnics of Venice and Its Lagoon
Without any protective intervention, the historic city of Venice and its surrounding islands would suffer rapid deterioration due to the increased frequency of tidal flooding, as the gap between land surface and sea levels has reduced due to a coupled effect of climate change-induced sea-level rise and natural and anthropic subsidence. Geotechnics of Venice and Its Lagoon provides a clear and comprehensive illustration of the extensive geotechnical aspects of not only the various environmental problems such as land subsidence and wetland surface reduction, but also solutions such as the design of the tilting gate foundations against high tides and the restoration and improvement of the drainage system of the renowned Piazza San Marco, which have been necessary for the preservation of the extraordinary cultural heritage of Venice. Readers will gain a better understanding of the complex phenomena occurring in the sensitive Venice silts, whose hydro-mechanical behavior has required comprehensive laboratory and site investigations and modeling. The book provides: An authoritative analysis of one of the largest and most important geotechnical issues in the world A description of a detailed case study of an ongoing engineering solution The book will be useful for engineers worldwide, and is also an excellent reference for students.
Air Show Performers
Air shows are high-risk activities that must be conducted with careful thought towards the general public, spectators, and flying and nonflying participants to ensure that the activity is as safe as reasonably possible. The impromptu, ad hoc, unrehearsed or unplanned must never be attempted. This book offers a holistic overview of the state of safety, including safety cultural variables, safety risk parameters, and human performance factors, in the international air show community. This book aims to close the knowledge gap on safety management in air shows. It imparts to the aviation sector and other high-risk and high-performance industries the experience and knowledge that airshow performers have gained regarding risk assessment, psychological aspects, and mindfulness techniques used for safe and effective performances. The book highlights how resilient safety culture can change the air show community's mentality to deliver safer and more spectacular air show events and promotes the culture of excellence that the air show community is wedded to. The reader will obtain a thorough understanding of safety issues in air shows. Air Show Performers: Safety, Risk Management, and Psychological Factors is a critical read for professionals within the international air show community including nonflying participants. Its appeal extends to practitioners in aviation, health and safety and events management."[...] For sure, this book will become a reference and a source of inspiration for future generations of Display Pilots."Jacques Bothelin, French Aerobatic Jet Team Leader, Honorary Board Member European Airshow CouncilManolis Karachalios was the Hellenic Air Force's F-16 Demo Team "ZEUS" Display Pilot for the 2010-2012 display seasons. Dr. Karachalios holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Aviation Management from Coventry University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace Sciences from the University of North Dakota focusing on air show safety and development.Daniel Kwasi Adjekum has over 25 years of experience in aviation as a former Ghana Air Force squadron commander, command pilot, and air display safety director. He was also an airline pilot and is currently an aviation safety consultant and professor of aviation. He is an Internationally recognized aviation safety subject-matter expert and an International Air Transport Association (IATA) certified Safety Management Systems (SMS) implementation and control expert.
Inside Hazardous Technological Systems
This book explores the challenges, opportunities, applications, and implications of applying qualitative research to critical questions of research and practice in the field of organizational risk and safety. The book brings together a diverse perspective to explore the practice of conducting qualitative research as well as to debate the quality of research and knowledge, drawing on a range of different perspectives and traditions. It offers novel and innovative developments in data collection and data analysis methods and tools that can be applied to safety, risk, and accident analysis in complex systems. It also will present practical issues associated with data access and empirical research in challenging and high-stakes environments. This book will provide academics, researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of safety, accident analysis, and risk with a broad-range and expert guide to the key issues and debates in the field, as well as a set of exemplary cases and reflective narratives from leading researchers in the field.
Acid Mine Drainage
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is essentially the flow of water polluted with metals and other substances from existing/old mining areas and is considered to be one of the sources of pollution. A wide range of technologies are available for preventing AMD generation and/or treating AMD before discharge, but there is a shift towards recovery of industrially useful materials and products from AMD. Acid Mine Drainage: From Waste to Resources explores novel methods developed for the reuse and/or recovery of industrially useful materials from AMD including discussing generation, prediction, prevention, and remediation processes. It includes legislation and policy frameworks governing AMD and its environmental/health impacts. Provides a detailed overview of the mining operations and discusses the geochemical and hydrogeological context of acid mine drainage AMD formation, prediction and impact Presents a holistic approach to AMD generation, prediction, prevention, and remediation processes Presents exclusive material on reuse, recycling, and recovery of industrially useful materials from AMD Gives a detailed overview of the legislation and policy regulatory framework governing the management of AMD Analyses the effects of AMD on the environment and health This volume is aimed at researchers and professionals in metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and mining engineering, including policy makers.
Emotion in the Design Process
Manipulating the design process can be a stressful learning experience and it can be difficult to decide how to resolve design problems. This book explores and illustrates the close relationship between emotion and the design process by using new models and perspectives under the umbrella of 'design and emotion'. This book reveals that a greater understanding of design and emotion can inspire design students to explore how emotion can affect their decision-making and design processes. It enables the reader to develop methods to control their emotions to make effective decisions and strengthen their ability to manipulate the design process. Emotion in the Design Process features a study that develops a design process model to make the decision-making processes more transparent. With a focus on the investigation of the 'intrinsic factors', this book features quantitative and qualitative research methods. Underpinned by deep-level research, the book outlines the strengths and limitations of the study and reveals the findings to create decision-making models where emotion is considered. Case studies are included to show the theories in practice. By reading this book, design students, who can be confused by the design process, will be able to grasp it and learn to regulate their emotions as a result whilst also producing better designers that can improve the overall quality and standard of the design industry. As such, this book will appeal most to students, researchers and academics in any field where design is a key task. It will also be of interest to anyone interested in Design and Emotion, Kansei Design and Engineering and Design and Technology.
Lupromax(R) the Future of Lubricants
Discover the fascinating world of lubricants through this comprehensive guide. From their diverse types to their wide-ranging applications, this book provides a thorough overview of lubricants, uncovering their unique properties along the way. Delve into the dynamic market landscape and gain insights into the driving forces and challenges that shape the industry's growth. But it doesn't stop there. Navigate the regulatory maze and gain a clear understanding of the rules and regulations governing the production, distribution, and usage of lubricants. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends in the lubricant industry.
Highway Engineering
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING Understand a foundational area of civil engineering with this up-to-date textbook Highway construction is a complex discipline within civil engineering, with the potential to transform national economies and transportation infrastructures. With car infrastructure coming under both increasing demand and increasing scrutiny for its environmental impact, the challenges and complexities of highway engineering have never been a more vital subject. The future of sustainable transportation depends on an engineering profession with a solid grasp of the fundamentals of highway design and construction. Highway Engineering provides a comprehensive overview of these fundamentals, preparing civil engineers and engineering students to analyze, design, and build highways. Situating its subject in the context of a broader political economy, social and ecological reality, and more, it proceeds in a logical sequence from planning to design to construction to maintenance. The result is a fully up-to-date introduction to this subject at the heart of transport engineering. Readers of the fourth edition of Highway Engineering will also find: Strong integration of material from the UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, incorporating recent significant changes in the design of highway pavements Detailed examples and case studies to cultivate deepened understanding Increased attention to the growing importance of non-car-based modes of highway transportation--walking, cycling and public transport. Highway Engineering is essential for engineering students studying civil engineering or transport engineering, as well as for professional civil engineers looking for a reference work.
Lupromax(R) the Future of Lubricants
Discover the fascinating world of lubricants through this comprehensive guide. From their diverse types to their wide-ranging applications, this book provides a thorough overview of lubricants, uncovering their unique properties along the way. Delve into the dynamic market landscape and gain insights into the driving forces and challenges that shape the industry's growth. But it doesn't stop there. Navigate the regulatory maze and gain a clear understanding of the rules and regulations governing the production, distribution, and usage of lubricants. Stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends in the lubricant industry.
Maintenance Management - Current Challenges, New Developments, and Future Directions
The management of maintenance processes and their integration with production processes is one of the significant challenges faced by industries today. It is known that maintenance must be carried out to guarantee the quality and continuity of production processes. Thus, manufacturing routines, production bottlenecks, and the criticality of each component or subsystem in the overall process should be considered not only by production management but also (and increasingly) by maintenance management. The latter should consider repair (or replacement) costs and miscellaneous expenses, plan to work on maintenance effectively, reduce repair times, and establish clear repair procedures and instructions. Maintenance process management can be deployed in several ways and following several strategies depending on the type of industry, its size, and the criticality of its processes. However, even being a unique company, it is always possible to take advantage of the experiences of other industries and their implementations. The advent of new technologies (such as automation, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing), along with new statistical and artificial intelligence techniques, has created an environment referred to as Industry 4.0, of which maintenance management systems are a part. This book presents aspects of predictive maintenance in industries and shows the possibility of reaching the creation of prognostic maintenance. It offers techniques for managing maintenance processes theoretically and practically as examples of possible industrial implementations.
Dynamic Simulation and Virtual Reality in Hydrology and Water Resources Management
Dynamic Simulation and Virtual Reality in Hydrology and Water Resources Management focuses on the understanding, use, and application of system dynamics simulation and virtual reality approaches for modeling the spatial and temporal behavior of natural and managed hydro-environmental systems. The book discusses concepts of systems thinking and system dynamics approach, and it furthers understanding of the dynamic behavior of natural and engineering systems using feedbacks and dynamic simulation. Numerous examples of models built using different system dynamics simulation modeling environments are provided. It also introduces concepts related to computer animation and virtual reality-based immersive modeling. Applications of systems dynamics, simulation with animation, and virtual reality approaches for modeling and management of hydro-environmental systems are illustrated through case studies. This text is ideal for water resources professionals, graduate students, hydrologic modelers, and engineers who are interested in systems thinking, dynamic simulation, and virtual reality modeling approaches. It will serve as a valuable reference for engineering professionals who model, manage, and operate hydrosystems. Engineering educators will find the book immensely useful to enhance the learning experiences of students. Dr. Ramesh S. V. Teegavarapu is a professor at Florida Atlantic University with expertise in modeling water resources and environmental systems, hydroinformatics, and climate change.Dr. Chandramouli V. Chandramouli is a professor at Purdue University Northwest. His expertise is in water resources and environmental modeling integrating artificial intelligence techniques.
A Study on the Effect of Plasma Modification on the Comfort Properties of Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabric
In this dissertation, the effect of cold plasma treatment on the comfort properties of P/C blend fabric has been studied in a low pressure plasma reactor. The plasma treatment was conducted on the samples of 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend fabric using argon, oxygen and air, separately, as well as mixtures of O2/HMDSO, N2/HMDSO, H2O/HMDSO and HMDSO monomer alone as working gases. Special attention was given to oxygen plasma due to its wide application for various textile/polymer materials. Due to this reason, the Taguchi method was used to design, analyze and optimize the oxygen plasma process. Other plasma parameters including working pressure, discharge power, duration of treatment and flow rate were also considered. The various comfort properties of plasma treated and untreated P/C blend fabric have been studied. In particular, thermal comfort such as, water vapor, air permeability, thermal resistance and wickability as well as tactile comfort including hand-feel and electro-physical properties were investigated. As the results showed that the oxygen plasma treatment had a positive effect on the thermal comfort and resistivity properties of P/C the blend fabric.
Understanding Industry
This companion volume to the Understanding Industry: CORE CONCEPTS Manual provides the answers to the questions posed at the end of most of the sections.The information that is found here will directly relate to topics from the Building and Furniture Making Technology, Building Drawing, Metal Work, Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Drawing CSEC (R) subjects. As a result, the students will be readily prepared for answering the questions posed to them during the relevant CXC (R) examination.
Conveyors
This new edition continues on its journey of being an introduction to the wide variety of conveyor types and application methods available. It discusses conveyor and system design and in its new edition, expands on information about sorters and motorized roller conveyors, new information on robotic interfaces, as well as some of the trade-offs made when conveyor design rules are intentionally broken. Each chapter now also includes questions and problems to help reinforce the material covered.Conveyors: Application, Selection, and Integration includes a pictorial of various installations of conveyors in detail that the reader can model after. It presents common application mistakes made and discusses how the reader can avoid them in the future during the integration process. The book focuses on conveyor application information that is offered in just this book and discusses the effect that extreme temperatures have while providing real-life examples of conveyor system design that may at times break common design rules.This book is a resource for engineers, managers, and executives who want to gain a better understanding of conveyors and their application. It is also for colleges and universities that offer industrial and/or manufacturing engineering curricula.
A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Aging
This book is a comprehensive survey on safety for older adults. It contains contributions by experts from over a dozen disciplines, including physicians, audiologists, optometrists, mental health professionals, lawyers, occupational therapists, and policy makers. This multi-disciplinary approach provides a new and expansive conceptual framework for health care professionals, students, policymakers, and others who care for older adults, and promotes an understanding of the many challenges that adults face as they age.This book describes the complex range of issues that need to be considered when safeguarding older adults. We hope that this book will be of benefit to anyone currently working or training to work with older adults, helping them to fully appreciate the many safety issues that can arise. The book will be also be useful for both older adults and their caregivers, helping them to identify and address areas of concern. Our goal is to mitigate injury or other harm through an increased understanding of the risks encountered by older adults. This text will also appeal to professionals and graduate students in the fields of human factors and ergonomics, occupational health, and safety.
Physical Hazards of the Workplace
The recognition and control of hazards in the work environment are the cornerstone of every company's safety and health plan. Every workplace contains dangers, especially those devoted to technology, machinery, and potentially hazardous material. This book provides you with the information you need to understand the regulations that provide for facility safety and their successful implementation for profitable management of any business. FEATURES Explores both occupational and environmental hazards Describes the workplace threats from machines, confined spaces, chemicals, personnel, cumulative trauma, environmental issues, electricity, noise, fire and explosion, and the risk of falling Provides measures to protect the eyes, the head, the respiratory system, the circulatory system, and more Details common fire protection countermeasures from an experienced firefighter and fire instructor Addresses ladders, scaffolding and OSHA fall protection standards Includes sections on PPE, laser safety, and forklifts
Interactive Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modelling for Design
Sketching is a natural and intuitive communication tool used for expressing concepts and ideas that are difficult to communicate through text or speech alone. In design applications, drawings are used at various stages of the design process: from the early concept drawings scribbled on a piece of paper to immersive interactions in which users manipulate and adjust the 3D form of an object in virtual or augmented reality environments. This variety in drawing activities brings about the need for different interpretation strategies that support not only the sketching activity itself, but also allow sketch-based interactions, such as sketch-based queries, to take place. In this book, we explore the different drawing approaches used in design and the algorithms required for processing and interpreting the different sketches and drawings in design. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on sketching in the 2D domain. This includes the digitization of offline and paperbased sketches, techniques for online sketch recognition, observations of user drawing habits, algorithms for inferring depth from 2D drawings, as well as non-photorealistic rendering techniques that are then applied to sketch-based queries. The second part of the book focuses on 3D sketching in virtual or augmented reality spaces. Here, we present the processing and rendering of the 3D strokes, the different interaction devices available for 3D sketching, and look at different applications where immersive 3D sketching has been applied with success.
Head, Eye, and Face Personal Protective Equipment
This book is essential for the safety professional and medical experts in the field. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to personal protective equipment using new technologies in the field.
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia - Uzbekistan
This report analyzes how Uzbekistan's key textile, garment, and construction sectors will be impacted by its adoption of digital technologies and shows how better training can help offset potential job losses and boost economic growth. Part of a wider Central and West Asia report on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), this report outlines recommendations for Uzbekistan including developing online learning platforms and strengthening ties between industry and training institutions. Emphasizing the need to support small and medium businesses, it shows why ensuring workers acquire new digital skills and adapting national policies can help Uzbekistan capitalize on 4IR's potential benefits.
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia - Azerbaijan
This report explains how Azerbaijan's fast-growing agro-processing, transportation, and storage industries can benefit from the adoption of digital technologies and outlines how to train the skilled workforce it needs for the new economy. Part of a wider Central and West Asia report on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), this report explains how greater digitalization will affect jobs and how Azerbaijan's government, industry, and the education sector can work together to spur growth. To help Azerbaijan capitalize on 4IR's benefits, the report offers recommendations that include helping businesses adopt technology, incentivizing them to train employees, and creating programs targeted at women.
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia - Pakistan
This report shows how embracing digitalization can boost jobs in Pakistan's textile, garment, and information technology-business process outsourcing sectors and explains why policies should ensure the benefits are equitably distributed. Part of a wider Central and West Asia report on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), this report focuses on Pakistan's Punjab province where literacy levels are low and explains why workers will have to continuously reskill to get quality jobs. It recommends Pakistan adopt industry-specific 4IR roadmaps, strengthen training, and increase the number of women in technology as it targets inclusive, knowledge-based economic growth.
Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia - Insights from Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan
This report explains how the rapid adoption of digital technology in Central and West Asia can help unlock growth and shows why economies need to invest in training to build the skilled labor force needed for the jobs of the future. Focusing on Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan, the report outlines how the pandemic sped up use of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technology and draws on policy reviews and employment data. It explores how fresh policies can help offset the challenges posed by 4IR and recommends ways to harness technology to increase growth, employment, and inclusive development.
Ground Improvement for Coastal Engineering
This practical guide covers the investigation, design, and execution of ground improvement in coastal areas. It explains how to decide whether ground improvement is necessary, which method to choose, and how to design and execute it. Recognising the soft ground commonly found in coastal areas, the book introduces various ground improvement technologies including seismic reinforcement and liquefaction countermeasures and addresses the measures to be taken to sustain ground against external forces. Reliable Japanese ground improvement technologies are presented as well as the latest Building Information Modelling (BIM/Information and Communication Technology (ICT) used in their execution. The book also includes measures that can be taken against contaminated soil and considers ground improvement design on site. Unique focus on coastal applications Summarises leading edge Japanese practice The book suits professionals in the ground improvement industry, especially geotechnical designers and contractors.
India’s Technology-Led Development: Managing Transitions to a Digital Future
The recent disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have shaken the fundamental foundations of global business to their core, creating unprecedented challenges for management scholars and practitioners. In addition, over the past few decades, the general adoption of communication technologies and the evolving trends towards digitalization and Industry 4.0 have revolutionized the way organizations are managed and led. Business model innovation and the developing importance of sustainability have also emerged as strategic platforms for all types of organizations. Technology-led managerial transformation has now become critical for 21st century business.This book investigates four approaches in understanding the perspectives for integrating technology with holistic development: a Civilizational Approach, which integrates cultural, historical as well as geographical nuances in a way totally different from the Western positivistic models; a Stakeholder Approach, which involves moving away from a mere participant or observer role and embracing the 'Stakeholder' role; a Knowledge Partnership Approach, which lays the foundations of India's technology-led development through education, training, research and talent management; and a Strategic Development Approach, which unlocks the economic growth and wealth creation potential by keying marketing and branding at the ecosystem level.
Scientific and Practical Studies of Raw Material Issues
Scientific and practical studies of raw material issues presents the contribution to the Russian-German raw materials forum. The main theme of the book is problematic issues of subsoil use, whereby the contributions are divided in two main parts: - Exploration, mining and processing, and - Mining servicesPaying much attention to complex processes in the mining industry, Scientific and practical studies of raw material issues will be of interest to academics and professional involved or interested in Mining Engineering and Earth Sciences.
