Technology & Engineering

This publication provides an introduction to planning and design of backfill for subsurface structures such as tunnels, vaults and foundations for various structures.Author: J. Paul GuyerPublisher:...

This publication provides an introduction to the engineering design of railroad trackage.Author: J. Paul GuyerPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublication Date: Jun 23,...

This publication provides guidance and criteria for the design of high lift and water booster pumping stations in potable water distribution systems. Criteria are provided for pumping units operating...

This publication provides guidance for the standard design of active solar energy systems to preheat domestic and service water. The systems treated by this publication are liquid based. Guidelines...

This publication will introduce you to methods for analysis of soils and rock to determine load bearing capacity. Stresses transmitted by a foundation to underlying soils must not cause...

This publication will introduce you to methods for cleaning industrial water systems with chemicals. You will learn about pre-operational cleaning which is performed to prepare water-contacted metal...

This publication will introduce you to methods, materials and equipment for stabilization of subgrade soils. The depth of stabilization generally must be sufficient to absorb most of the foundation...

Wastewater treatment is usually characterized as consisting of four sequential processes: preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. This course will introduce you to processes and...

Wastewater treatment is usually characterized as consisting of four sequential processes: preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. This publication will introduce you to processes and...

A deep foundation derives its support from competent strata at significant depths below the surface or, alternatively, has a depth to diameter ratio greater than 4. A deep foundation is used in lieu...

Areas of significant frost penetration may be defined as those in which freezing temperatures occur in the ground to sufficient depth to be a significant factor in foundation design. These areas may...

Ever wanted to build own electronic devices? Would you like to connect them to other devices or a computer? Easiest way to achieve this is to use microcontrollers and RS-232 serial port. This book...

Foundations may be constructed on fills and backfilled material. Fills may include conventional compacted fills; hydraulic fills; and uncontrolled fills of soils or industrial and domestic wastes,...

Grouting is a widely used method for strengthening and sealing rock, soil and concrete. The possibilities for sealing structures are of great importance from both an economic and environmental point...

Support the Business, Delight the Fans by James Licata will help you understand that enhancing the fan experience in your venue with a high capacity Wi-Fi solution will support the business functions...

This is an introduction to communications systems for medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics. It is intended to introduce engineers and other members of the building design and construction...

This is an introduction to the planning and design of sanitary landfills. You will learn about dry and wet landfills, site selection, site development plans, site layout, trench design, leachate...

This is an introduction to water treatment systems and technology. It is intended for engineers who are not regularly involved in water treatment projects, but who are interested in learning some of...

This publication provides an introduction to design criteria for treated water storage requirements at facilities, gives typical design analyses for elevated tanks, standpipes, and reservoirs, and...

This publication provides information on the materials and construction procedures for portland cement concrete pavements. It describes the constituents to be used in concrete, the procedures to be...

This publication will introduce you to materials, criteria, and procedures for rapid repair of uncontrolled cracks and spalls in rigid pavements by using epoxy resin grouts, mortars, and concretes...

This publication will introduce you to normal requirements for design of surface and subsurface drainage systems for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial areas. You will learn about...

This publication will introduce you to processes and equipment for handling, treating and disposing of sludge produced by wastewater treatment plants. You will learn about sludge pumping, thickening,...

This publication will introduce you to the basic principles and terminology of acoustics. You will learn about sound pressure levels, sound power levels, sound intensity levels, vibration levels,...

This publication will introduce you to the basics of domestic wastewater treatment. You will learn about preliminary measures, pretreatment, primary, secondary and advanced treatment processes, and...

This publication will introduce you to the engineering properties of soil and rock. You will learn how the properties of compaction, permeability, consolidation-swell, shear strength, stress-strain...

This publication will introduce you to the materials and methods used to construct flexible pavements for streets, highways, parking lots, and open storage areas. Flexible pavements are constructed...

This publication will introduce you to the principles and practices of identification and classification of soil and rock. Identification and classification are the essential first steps in soil...

Vibrations caused by steady state or transient loads may cause settlement of soils, excessive motions of foundations or structures, or discomfort or distress to personnel. Some basic design factors...

Water desalination systems may employ different technologies depending on a variety of technical and economic factors. One of the most important systems relies on ion exchange technology. This...