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recent advances and discoveries. Useful statistics as well as articles about weather hazards, new technologies that help predict the weather, and how the climate is changing make this a handy ready reference and excellent source for recommended print and electronic resources for further study field. Students considering a career in the field will find information about education and training and professional associations.  (less)

buildings and monuments, as well as such well-known features of British architecture and design as terraced houses, suburban semi-detached houses, and public telephone kiosks. Detailed yet accessible to nonspecialist readers, the alphabetical entries also provide cross-references and lists of additional information sources in both print and electronic formats. Appendixes list the entries by location, architectural style, and architect/designer; explain the defining characteristics of major British architectural styles; and discuss the importance of the Crown, peerage, and Parliament in British architectural history. Besides a detailed subject index, the volume includes a timeline, a general bibliography, a glossary of architectural terms, and an introduction that traces the development of British architecture from prehistoric and Roman times to the 21st century.  (less)

TCP/IP describes the protocol suite according to the International Organization for Standards'(ISO) seven-level (OSI) reference model. It is a unique and valuable source of information for everybody interested or involved in local or wide-area computer networking projects. It is written by Dr. John Davidson at Ungermann/Bass, the world's largest manufacturer of local area networks.  (less)

Numerous tables and diagrams are provided, along with all the formulae you could need. The emphasis throughout the book is on providing the practical tools needed to solve mathematical problems quickly in engineering contexts. John Bird's presentation of this core material puts all the answers at your fingertips. The contents of this book have been carefully matched to the latest Further and Higher Education syllabuses so that it can also be used as a revision guide or a quick-access source of underpinning knowledge. Students on competence-based courses such as NVQs will find this approach particularly refreshing and practical. This book and its companion title Newnes Engineering Science Pocket Book provide the underpinning knowledge for the whole range of engineering communities catered for by the Newnes Pocket Book series. These related titles include: Newnes Mechanical Engineer's Pocket Book (Roger Timings) Newnes Electrical Pocket Book (E.A. Reeves) Newnes Electronic Engineer's Pocket Book (Joe Carr & Keith Brindley) Newnes Radio and RF Engineer's Pocket Book (Joe Carr & John Davies) Newnes Telecommunications Engineer's Pocket Book (Steve Winder)The contents of this book have been carefully mathced to the latest Further and Higher Education syllabuses so that it can also be used as a revision guide or a quick-access reference source of underpinning knowledge. Students on competence-based courses such as NVQs will find this approach particularly refreshing and practical.  (less)

margins, the book demonstrates how to:br*Develop and trouble-shoot effective Internet search strategiesbr*Avoid unnecessary library tripsbr*Generate leads and make contacts by posting queries to mailing listsbr*Cite online references appropriately, and steer clear of copyright troublebr*Access hundreds of newspapers around the world in a matter of secondsbr*Communicate by e-mail to cut down on irritating phone tag--and expenses!br*Write effectively for publication onlinebrbrThe book also provides focused descriptions of specific Internet applications and technologies, as well as insight on current Internet trends. Bonus features include the full Associated Press Policy for Using Electronic Services, a comprehensive glossary of terms, and numerous lists of professional and general interest Web sites.brbr/divDIVIntroductionbr1. Coming to Terms with Cyberspacebr2. Getting the Most Out of the Webbr3. Search Strategies and Techniquesbr4. Beyond Search Engines: The Undiscovered Webbr5. Beyond the Web: Finding Sources, More E-mail, Listservs, Newsgroups, andbrFAQsbr6. Managing and Verifying Online Informationbr7. Writing for the Webbr8. Technology BasicsbrEpiloguebrAppendixbrGlossarybrIndexbr/divDIVThis is a very fine book; a solid reference....Frankly, I started reading it and couldn't put it down. I am a computer nut, an early adopter, and use the Internet all the time. Nevertheless, I learned a lot. --Lowndes F. Stephens, Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South CarolinabrbrA book that every journalist should have right next to the mouse and the monitor. Simple but effective, packed with nuggets o@RÁG®záÿ¾Û€  (less)

study reference for individuals taking constructor examinations. This edition includes coverage of BMI, the 2004 version of Masterformat™ and a complete chapter on electronic project administration. By tracing a construction project from start to finish, it shows each stage of a project and offers a single source of information for all in the construction industry.  (less)

methods, clear diagrams, formulae and how to use them. John Bird's presentations of this core material puts all the answers at your fingertips.brbrThe contents of this book have been carefully matched to the latest Further and Higher Education syllabuses so that it can also be used as a revision guide or a quick-access source of underpinning knowledge. Students on competence-based courses such as NVQs will find this approach particularly refreshing and practical.brbrThis book and its companion title, Newnes Engineering Mathematics Pocket Book, provide the underpinning knowledge for the whole range of engineering communities catered for by the Newnes Pocket Book series. These related titles include:brNewnes Mechanical Engineer's Pocket Book (Timings)brNewnes Electrical Pocket Book (Reeves)brNewnes Electronic Engineer's Pocket Book (Carr & Brindley)brNewnes Radio and RF Engineer's Pocket Book (Carr & Davies)brNewnes Telecommunications Engineer's Pocket Book (Winder)brbr Previous editions of Newnes Engineering Science Pocket Book were published under the title Newnes Engineering and Physical Science Pocket Book.brbrComprehensive and convenient for frequent reference in offices, workshops and studiesbrAnswers all those awkward questions, and includes all those half-remembered formulaebrContent matched to the demands of the latest FE syllabuses  (less)

'flexible' operation under changing system conditions. This book presents a comprehensive treatment of the subject by discussing the operating principles, mathematical models, control design and issues that affect the applications. The concepts are explained often with illustrative examples and case studies. In particular, the book presents an in-depth coverage of: Applications of SVC, TCSC, GCSC, SPST, STATCOM, SSSC, UPFC, IPFC and IPC for voltage/power control in transmission systems. Application of DSTATCOM, DVR and UPQC for improving power quality in distribution systems. Design of Power Oscillation Damping (POD) controllers. Discrete control of FACTS for improving transient stability. Mitigation of SSR using series FACTS Controllers. Issues affecting control design such as electromagnetic and harmonic interactions. The book can serve as a text or reference for a course on FACTS Controllers. It will also benefit researchers and practicing engineers who wish to understand and apply FACTS technology. Contents: Introduction AC Transmission Line and Reactive Power Compensation Static Var Compensator Thyristor and GTO Controlled Series Capacitor Static Phase Shifting Transformer Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) Static Synchronous Series Compensator Unified Power Flow Controller and other Multi-Converter Devices Interphase Power Controller and other FACTS Devices Power Oscillation Damping Improvement of Transient Stability Power Quality and Introduction to Custom Power Devices Load Compensation and Distribution STATCOM Dynamic Voltage Restorer and Unified Power Quality Conditioner Modelling of Synchronous Generator Pulse Width Modulation for Voltage Source  (less)

publications and manuals, and much more. There are 46 files with full information from every federal agency and department that is involved with bridges: the Federal Highway Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC), Bureau of Transportation Statistics, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Army Corps of Engineers, and the National Highway Institute. There is coverage of the August 2007 collapse of the 1-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There is a presentation of maps of every structurally deficient bridge in every Congressional district, and state/national data on bridge conditions. This extraordinary, encyclopedic collection of detailed material has 83,491 pages reproduced with Adobe Acrobat PDF software. Contents include: Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual - complete, revised December 2006, full color illustrations (1754 pages) * Inspection of Fracture Critical Bridge Members, Supplement to the BIRM * Timber Bridges: Design, Construction, Inspection, Maintenance (950 pages) Technology and Research: Composites, Geotechnical, Concrete, Hydraulics, Bolts, Coatings, Materials, Seismic, Steel, Railings, Tunnels * National and State Bridge Data, Condition, Year Built, Types * National Bridge Inspection Program and Standards * Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program * Army Corps of Engineers Underwater Bridge Inspection * Report to Congress of the Status of the Nation's Highways, Bridges, and Transit * Bridge Scour Evaluation * FHWA e-library * Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) * Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRRP) * High Performance Steel @IxQë…¸ÿ¾Û€  (less)