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Author : Tom Parker
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0761150730
Presents a compendium of knowledge featuring one thousand pieces of wisdom and advice from farmers, financiers, philosophers, teachers, salesmen, and people in all walks of life that are illustrated by numerous photographs. Original.
Author : Donald R. Woods
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783527312207
An immense treasure trove containing hundreds of equipment symptoms, arranged so as to allow swift identification and elimination of the causes. These rules of thumb are the result of preserving and structuring the immense knowledge of experienced engineers collected and compiled by the author - an experienced engineer himself - into an invaluable book that helps younger engineers find their way from symptoms to causes. This sourcebook is unrivalled in its depth and breadth of coverage, listing five important aspects for each piece of equipment: * area of application * sizing guidelines * capital cost including difficult-to-find installation factors * principles of good practice, and * good approaches to troubleshooting. Extensive cross-referencing takes into account that some items of equipment are used for many different purposes, and covers not only the most familiar types, but special care has been taken to also include less common ones. Consistent terminology and SI units are used throughout the book, while a detailed index quickly and reliably directs readers, thus aiding engineers in their everyday work at chemical plants: from keywords to solutions in a matter of minutes.
Author : Jay Silverman,Elaine Hughes,Diana Roberts Wienbroer
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09
Category : English language
ISBN : 0072515791
Brevity and practicality are the hallmarks of Rules of Thumb, the reference handbook that students turn to, again and again, throughout their college and professional lives.Rules of Thumb offers advice on the writing and research process, as well as specific guidance on punctuation, mechanics, usage, and a wide variety of common assignments.
Author : E.W. McAllister
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080524095
Now in its sixth edition, Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook has been and continues to be the standard resource for any professional in the pipeline industry. A practical and convenient reference, it provides quick solutions to the everyday pipeline problems that the pipeline engineer, contractor, or designer faces. Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook assembles hundreds of shortcuts for pipeline construction, design, and engineering. Workable "how-to" methods, handy formulas, correlations, and curves all come together in this one convenient volume. Save valuable time and effort using the thousands of illustrations, photographs, tables, calculations, and formulas available in an easy to use format Updated and revised with new material on project scoping, plastic pipe data, HDPE pipe data, fiberglass pipe, NEC tables, trenching, and much more A book you will use day to day guiding every step of pipeline design and maintenance
Author : Tom Parker
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780761193012
A mix of folk wisdom, common sense, shared experience, the advice of experts, and the kind of group think that's made websites like Wikipedia so vital, Rules of Thumb is the impulsive compendium of 1,000 general principles that apply to every facet of life. Collected by Tom Parker for over 25 years, these are rules that are practical, quirky, and as entertaining to read as they are relevant to the reader. There's a rule of thumb for just about every subject imaginable— money, marriage, cooking, health, weather, cars, gardening, restaurants, travel. This is the priceless knowledge that's accumulated not from reading, but from living. Tempted by a string of pearls at a yard sale? Rub them against your teeth: The rule of thumb, as your grandmother might have told you, is that a genuine pearl will grate. Not sure how to choose a puppy? Pick one whose tail wags in sync with its walk—a sign of calmness. To win at blackjack, assume that any unseen card is an eight. And remember, a rule of thumb works four out of five times (including this one).
Author : Gerald van Belle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781118210369
Praise for the First Edition: "For a beginner [this book] is a treasure trove; for an experienced person it can provide new ideas on how better to pursue the subject of applied statistics." —Journal of Quality Technology Sensibly organized for quick reference, Statistical Rules of Thumb, Second Edition compiles simple rules that are widely applicable, robust, and elegant, and each captures key statistical concepts. This unique guide to the use of statistics for designing, conducting, and analyzing research studies illustrates real-world statistical applications through examples from fields such as public health and environmental studies. Along with an insightful discussion of the reasoning behind every technique, this easy-to-use handbook also conveys the various possibilities statisticians must think of when designing and conducting a study or analyzing its data. Each chapter presents clearly defined rules related to inference, covariation, experimental design, consultation, and data representation, and each rule is organized and discussed under five succinct headings: introduction; statement and illustration of the rule; the derivation of the rule; a concluding discussion; and exploration of the concept's extensions. The author also introduces new rules of thumb for topics such as sample size for ratio analysis, absolute and relative risk, ANCOVA cautions, and dichotomization of continuous variables. Additional features of the Second Edition include: Additional rules on Bayesian topics New chapters on observational studies and Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Additional emphasis on variation and causation Updated material with new references, examples, and sources A related Web site provides a rich learning environment and contains additional rules, presentations by the author, and a message board where readers can share their own strategies and discoveries. Statistical Rules of Thumb, Second Edition is an ideal supplementary book for courses in experimental design and survey research methods at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as an indispensable reference for statisticians, researchers, consultants, and scientists who would like to develop an understanding of the statistical foundations of their research efforts. A related website www.vanbelle.org provides additional rules, author presentations and more.
Author : J. Edward Pope
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780884157908
Fluids -- Heat transfer -- Thermodynamics -- Mechanical seals -- Pumps and compressors -- Drivers -- Gears -- Bearings -- Piping and pressure vessels -- Tribology -- Vibration -- Materials -- Stress and strain -- Fatigue -- Instrumentation -- Engineering economics.
Author : Michael Martone,Susan Neville
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-02-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1582973911
Whether it's the simplest of prohibitions (don't use too many adjectives), or a cherished writing maxim (show, don't tell), all writers have a rule of thumb that guides their work. In this book, more than 70 contemporary writers share their own insight and revelations, offering insider tips and advice. Writers include: &break;&break;Jiro Adachi &break;Steve Almond &break;John Barth &break;Steven Barthelme &break;Janet Burroway &break;Robert Olen Butler &break;Lydia Davis &break;Stephen Dixon &break;Molly Giles &break;Robin Hemley &break;Brian Kiteley &break;Bret Lott &break;Paul Maliszewski &break;Erin McGraw &break;Pablo Medina &break;Ander Monson &break;Rick Moody &break;Stewart O'Nan &break;Gina Ochsner &break;Thisbe Nissen &break;Scott Russell Sanders &break;Barb Shoup &break;Joan Silber &break;Joseph Skibell &break;Melanie Rae Thom &break;Steve Tomasula &break;Jane Yolen
Author : Carl Branan
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0750675675
Fractionators, separators and accumulators, cooling towers, gas treating, blending, troubleshooting field cases, gas solubility, and density of irregular solids * Hundreds of common sense techniques, shortcuts, and calculations.
Author : John Lester Miller,Ed Friedman
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2002-12-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780071500906
This engineering tool provides over 200 time and cost saving rules of thumb--short cuts, tricks, and methods that optical communications veterans have developed through long years of trial and error. * DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) and SONET (Synchronous Optical NETwork) rules * Information Transmission, fiber optics, and systems rules
Author : Huw Heywood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000705096
101 Rules of Thumb sets out the essential elements of low energy architecture in a fresh, intuitive way. In an area where ever-changing technology and complex legislation and can cloud the designer’s thought-processes, this book encourages the designer to think clearly and intuitively about the fundamentals of low energy buildings. With reliable, simple rules of thumb that will provide new ideas and refresh the designer’s palette, each page focuses on a single piece of advice or guidance along with a clear hand-drawn illustration, while there are also plenty of tips and more detailed information for those who wish to dig deeper. The emphasis is on passive low-energy principles, and the rules of thumb cover all the design fundamentals from site and location to orientation and form, peppered with some which will help the designer to think ‘outside the box’ about the design process itself.
Author : Huw Heywood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000708059
People across the world are becoming more aware of the need for the buildings and cities they live and work in to be sustainable, but the issue of how to be sustainable can seem a confusing and complex one. These rules of thumb provide universal guidelines for the sustainable design of both buildings and the urban realm. It’s a global primer and textbook for anyone interested in understanding sustainability in the built environment, an ideal starting point for students as well as an aide memoir for more experienced readers and practitioners interested in this field.
Author : Ricky Smith,R. Keith Mobley
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080552072
Rules of Thumb for Maintenance and Reliability Engineers will give the engineer the “have to have” information. It will help instill knowledge on a daily basis, to do his or her job and to maintain and assure reliable equipment to help reduce costs. This book will be an easy reference for engineers and managers needing immediate solutions to everyday problems. Most civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers will face issues relating to maintenance and reliability, at some point in their jobs. This will become their “go to” book. Not an oversized handbook or a theoretical treatise, but a handy collection of graphs, charts, calculations, tables, curves, and explanations, basic “rules of thumb” that any engineer working with equipment will need for basic maintenance and reliability of that equipment. • Access to quick information which will help in day to day and long term engineering solutions in reliability and maintenance • Listing of short articles to help assist engineers in resolving problems they face • Written by two of the top experts in the country
Author : Sergio Paez,Anson Jew
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780240817705
Storyboarding is a very tough business, and a new storyboarder really needs to have their wits about them and have professional savvy to survive in this competitive field. Storyboarding: Rules of Thumb offers highly illustrative examples of basic storyboarding concepts, as well as sound, career-oriented advice for the new artist. This book also features a number of veteran storyboard artists sharing their experiences in the professional world.
Author : Ruwan Abey Rajapakse
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128042342
Pile Design and Construction Rules of Thumb presents Geotechnical and Civil Engineers a comprehensive coverage of Pile Foundation related theory and practice. Based on the author’s experience as a PE, the book brings concise theory and extensive calculations, examples and case studies that can be easily applied by professional in their day-to-day challenges. In its first part, the book covers the fundamentals of Pile Selection: Soil investigation, condition, pile types and how to choose them. In the second part it addresses the Design of Pile Foundations, including different types of soils, pile groups, pile settlement and pile design in rock. Next, the most extensive part covers Design Strategies and contains chapters on loading analysis, load distribution, negative skin friction, design for expansive soils, wave equation analysis, batter piles, seismic analysis and the use of softwares for design aid. The fourth part covers Construction Methods including hammers, Inspection, cost estimation, load tests, offshore piling, beams and caps. In this new and updated edition the author has incorporated new pile designs such as helical, composite, wind turbine monopiles, and spiral coil energy piles. All calculations have been updated to most current materials characteristics and designs available in the market. Also, new chapters on negative skin friction, pile driving, and pile load testing have been added. Practicing Geotechnical, and Civil Engineers will find in this book an excellent handbook for frequent consult, benefiting from the clear and direct calculations, examples, and cases. Civil Engineering preparing for PE exams may benefit from the extensive coverage of the subject. Convenient for day-to-day consults; Numerous design examples for sandy soils, clay soils, and seismic loadings; Now including helical, composite, wind turbine monopiles, and spiral coil energy piles; Methodologies and case studies for different pile types; Serves as PE exam preparation material.