This comprehensive introduction to probability and statistics will give you the solid grounding you need no matter what your engineering specialty. Through the use of lively and realistic examples, the author helps you go beyond simply learning about statistics--you'll also learn how to put the statistical methods to use. In addition, rather than focusing on rigorous mathematical development and potentially overwhelming derivations, Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences emphasizes concepts, models, methodology, and applications that facilitate your understanding.
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Landscape Construction, 3rd edition, with its simple but complete instructions for a multitude of exterior construction projects, is the ideal learning and resource tool for future landscape contractors and designers. Photos and illustrations support the instructions for such activities as site preparation, grading and drainage, utilities and irrigation, retaining wall construction, paving, exterior carpentry, fencing, and such amenities as pools, ponds, and edging. Readers will appreciate the easy-to-follow process of construction and the review of various materials, tools, and methods. A discussion of estimating and bidding for jobs will be valuable to professionals in their work and also to homeowners as they consider their own exterior projects. Landscape Construction, 3rd edition is the sole resource needed to accomplish a multitude of hardscape construction goals.
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The study of engineering physics emphasises the application of basic scientific principles to the design of equipment, which includes electronic and electro-mechanical systems, for use in measurements, communications, and data acquisition. Engineering mechanics is the basis of all the mechanical sciences - civil engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering and aeronautical and aerospace engineering. This book gathers the latest research from around the globe in this field of study. The analysis of existing models of high-temperature synthesis (SHS) is presented with special emphasis on the kinetics of interaction in strongly non-isothermal conditions typical of SHS. A novel multiple model approach is also proposed in order to model and control non-linear behaviour of large structures equipped with non-linear smart control devices. In addition, this book examines the description of the processes which take place during the interaction of neodymium laser radiation (moderate power density) with metal targets. Other chapters in this book examine the main features of oil shale transformation under thermal processing, recent progress in application of radiation techniques for the synthesis and modification of carbon nanostructures, a brief analysis calculating and theoretical models describing free-flowing substance movement, and a discussion of fuzzy classifier based on kernel discriminant analysis (KDA) for two-class and multi-class problems.
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University Physics with Modern Physics (13th Edition)
Author: Hugh D. Young (Author), Roger A. Freedman (Author), A. Lewis Ford (Author) | Size: 50.69 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Addison Wesley; 13 edition (January 8, 2011) | Year: 2011 | pages: 1598 | ISBN: ISBN-10: 0321696867; ISBN-13: 978-0321696861
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University Physics with Modern Physics, Thirteenth Edition continues to set the benchmark for clarity and rigor combined with effective teaching and research-based innovation.
University Physics is known for its uniquely broad, deep, and thoughtful set of worked examples–key tools for developing both physical understanding and problem-solving skills. The Thirteenth Edition revises all the Examples and Problem-Solving Strategies to be more concise and direct while maintaining the Twelfth Edition's consistent, structured approach and strong focus on modeling as well as math. To help students tackle challenging as well as routine problems, the Thirteenth Edition adds Bridging Problems to each chapter, which pose a difficult, multiconcept problem and provide a skeleton solution guide in the form of questions and hints.
The text's rich problem sets–developed and refined over six decades–are upgraded to include larger numbers of problems that are biomedically oriented or require calculus. The problem-set revision is driven by detailed student-performance data gathered nationally through MasteringPhysics®, making it possible to fine-tune the reliability, effectiveness, and difficulty of individual problems.
Complementing the clear and accessible text, the figures use a simple graphic style that focuses on the physics. They also incorporate explanatory annotations–a technique demonstrated to enhance learning.
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The purpose of this standard is to provide minimum requirements for the design, construction, inspection, and testing of new cylindrical, factory coated, bolted carbon-steel tanks for the storage of water. This standard is only applicable to tanks with a base elevation substantially at ground level.
1.1.1 Tank roofs. All tanks storing potable water shall have roofs. Roofs may be column-supported, self-supported, or aluminum dome. Tanks storing nonpotable water may be constructed without roofs.
1.1.2 Items not described. This standard does not cover all details of design and construction. Details that are not addressed shall be designed and constructed to be as adequate and as safe as those that would otherwise be provided under this standard. This standard is not applicable to tanks of corrugated construction. This standard is not applicable to tanks constructed of stacked plates or sheets laminated to form multiple layers.
1.1.3 Local requirements. This standard is not intended to cover storage tanks erected in areas subject to regulations more stringent than the requirements contained within this standard. In such cases, this standard should be followed where it does not conflict with local requirements. Where more stringent local, municipal, county, or state government requirements apply, such requirements shall be specified and this standard shall be interpreted to supplement them.
Major revisions
This edition of the standard includes numerous corrections, updates, revisions, and new material to clarify some of the existing requirements. Sections were rearranged and revisions made to eliminate contractual language. Metric equations and dimensions were added.
Sec. 1 General was revised to clarify that corrugated tanks and tanks constructed of multiple layers of steel were not applicable to the standard.
Sec. 2 References was revised and updated.
Sec. 4 Materials was revised and includes additional grades of plates, sheets, structural shapes, hardware, and other tank construction materials.
Sec. 5 General Design was revised to include maximum thickness of flat-panel shell plates of 0.5 in. (12.7 mm), foundation anchor bolt Sec. 5.9.4 was revised, and reinforcing criteria for diameter of connections was decreased from 4 in. (102 mm) to 2 in. (51 mm). Bolted piping flanges Figure 2 was eliminated.
Sec. 7 Accessories for Tanks was revised regarding ladder requirements to bring into compliance with updated OSHA regulations 29 CFR Part 1910.
Sec. 8 Welding was revised and updated regarding qualifications, procedures, and inspection.
Sec. 14 Seismic Design and Sec. 15 Wind Design were revised extensively to reflect the requirements of the International Building Code and ASCE 7.
Appendix A Commentary for Factory-Coated Bolted Carbon-Steel Tanks for Water Storage is added to provide background information for many of the requirements contained in the standard.
Other general and specific revisions, additions, and corrections were made throughout the standard.
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Author: American Geological Institute, US Bureau of Mines | Size: 9.1 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: AGI / Sрringеr | Year: 1997/2010 | pages: 3360 | ISBN: 0922152365 9780922152360 3642056814 9783642056819
This edition, containing some 28,500 terms, is not meant to be exhaustive in its coverage. It focuses on mining-related terms and excludes such related categories as ceramics, glass, metallurgy, petroleum, and other specialized disciplines.
It is the culmination not only standard mining-related terms but also terms in peripheral areas, such as the environment, marine mining, leaching, pollution, automation, health and safety. Many of these terms now have a legal definition based on law or regulation.
Contents
FOREWORD
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Units of Measure
Abbreviations for Units of Measure
Legislation Related to Mining and Minerals
Organizations and Acronyms
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Author: William S. Carlsen et al. | Size: 3.10 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: National Science Teachers Association | Year: 2004 | pages: 175 | ISBN: 087355213X
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Whether you re a stream studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, Watershed Dynamics gives you abundant practical resources to extend your students investigations into local water quality and land-use issues. This two-part set is ideal for teaching biological and ecological concepts and research techniques. It also shows how the interplay between scientific data and human judgment can shape public policy decisions on zoning, flood control, and agricultural practices.
The Student Edition is organized into four parts: (1) an introduction to watersheds, land use, streams, and related research; (2) 10 protocols with specific instruction on research techniques related to watersheds; (3) field studies and experiments that guide students through interactive research projects using the protocols; and (4) an engineering design challenge in which students develop a device to treat simulated stormwater runoff. Included throughout are plentiful forms that provide both structure and flexibility as they guide students through each research step. Watershed Dynamics is the final volume in the four-part Cornell Scientific Inquiry Series, designed to guide students in designing and conducting experiments, presenting their results, and exchanging feedback with their peers. See the other titles in the series: Decay and Renewal, Assessing Toxic Risk, and Invasion Ecology. Ideas For Use Public participation in water resource management requires public understanding about how water functions in natural communities, and how human activities affect the distribution and quality of this precious resource. One challenge a fascinating one is that just as watersheds do not respect political boundaries, watershed science does not respect disciplinary boundaries. Understanding watersheds from a policy perspective requires understanding biology, chemistry, Earth sciences, mathematics, sociology, economics, politics...the list goes on and on. For that reason, the interdisciplinary study of watersheds is often considered an advanced topic. We believe, however, that if it is approached as a foundational topic, it can provide wonderful opportunities for original research research that matters to communities of all kinds. Additional Info Science Discipline: (mouse over for full classification) Water Precipitation Analyzing data Collecting data Communicating Experimenting Interpreting data Measuring Modeling Observing Scientific habits of mind Earth's water Science process skills Intended User Role: High-School Educator, Learner, New Teacher, Teacher Educational Issues: Achievement, Assessment of students, Classroom management, Curriculum, Educational research, Informal education, Inquiry learning, Instructional materials, Learning theory, Teacher content knowledge, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies Contents Student Edition FIGURES AND TABLES IN THE STUDENT EDITION PREFACE SciLinks SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING WATERSHED DYNAMICS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO WATERSHED DYNAMICS What Is a Watershed? The Water Cycle Competing Needs for Water CHAPTER 2. WHAT S IN A WATERSHED? Classifying Land Uses Effects of Land Use on Runoff Quantity Effects of Land Use on Water Quality Effects of Land Use on Habitat -Riparian Zones CHAPTER 3. BIOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES IN STREAMS Food Chains and Webs Stream Invertebrates Using Invertebrates to Assess Stream Quality CHAPTER 4. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STREAMS Temperature Turbidity Stream Order Rates of Flow -Streamflow Changes over Time -Impact of Impervious Surfaces CHAPTER 5. STREAM CHEMISTRY Dissolved Oxygen -Effect of Turbulence on Oxygen -Effect of Temperature on Oxygen -Effects of Living Things on Oxygen -Effects of Organic Pollution on Oxygen pH Alkalinity Phosphorus
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I need the following issues which include "The next generation of research on earthquake-induced landslides". Thanks for your contribution in advance.
Volume 122, Issues 1-2, Pages 1-128 (12 September 2011)
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Hi,
I need these standard drawings of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (india).
1. MORT&H Standard Plans for 3.0 m to 10.0 m Span Reinforced Cement Concrete Solid Slab Structure with and without Footpaths for Highways, 1991
2. MORT&H Standard Plans for Highway Bridges R.C.C. T-Beam & Slab Superstructure - Span from 10 m to 24 m with 12 m width, 1991
3. MORT&H Standard Plans for Highway Bridges PSC Girder and RC Slab Composite Superstructure for 30 m Span with and without Footpaths, 35 m Span with Footpaths and 40 m Span without Footpaths, 1991
4. MORT&H Standard Drawings for Road Bridges - R.C.C. Solid Slab Superstructure (15° & 30° SKEW) Span 4.0 m to 10.0 m(with and without Footpaths), 1992
5. MORT&H Standard Drawings for Road Bridges R.C.C. Solid Slab Superstructure (22.5º Skew) R.E. Span 4m to 10m (with and without Footpath), 1996
6. MORT&H Standard Plan for Highway Bridges - Prestressed Concrete Beam & RCC Slab Type Superstructure Volume-II
7. MORT&H Standard Plans for Single, Double and Triple Cell Box Culverts with and without Earth Cushion
8. MORT&H Type Designs for Intersections on National Highways, 1992
I am working as cadd expert for a consultancy and I had searched in web a lot. But no use.
Please help me out & Thanks in advance.