Wind Resistance

Author : Karine Polwart Ltd
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-07
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780571345861

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Wind Resistance by Karine Polwart Ltd Pdf

An immersive musical essay. A meditation on sanctuary. A moor walker's journal. A personal memoir of maternity. An archaeology of flight science and football, medieval medicine and compassion. A wonder tale.Karine Polwart's Wind Resistance is co-produced with the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and was originally presented in association with Edinburgh International Festival 2016, supported through the Scottish Government's Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund.Winner of the Best Music and Sound Award at the Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS) 2017.

Author : Stephen A. Kliment
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Buildings
ISBN : UOM:39015086576934

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Building to Resist the Effect of Wind by Stephen A. Kliment Pdf

Author : William W. Hay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1991-01-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471364002

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Railroad Engineering by William W. Hay Pdf

A revision of the classic text on railroad engineering, considered the ``bible'' of the field for three decades. Presents railroad engineering principles quantitatively but without excessive resort to mathematics, and applies these principles to day-by-day design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Relates practice to principles in an orderly, sequential pattern (subgrade, ballast, ties, rails). Applicable to both conventional railroads and rapid transit systems.

Author : Hui Liu
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128237076

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Wind Forecasting in Railway Engineering by Hui Liu Pdf

Wind Forecasting in Railway Engineering presents core and leading-edge technologies in wind forecasting for railway engineering. The title brings together wind speed forecasting and railway wind engineering, offering solutions from both fields. Key technologies are presented, along with theories, modeling steps and comparative analyses of forecasting technologies. Each chapter presents case studies and applications, including typical applications and key issues, analysis of wind field characteristics, optimization methods for the placement of a wind anemometer, single-point time series along railways, deep learning algorithms on single-point wind forecasting, reinforcement learning algorithms, ensemble single-point wind forecasting methods, spatial wind, and data-driven spatial-temporal wind forecasting algorithms. This important book offers practical solutions for railway safety, by bringing together the latest technologies in wind speed forecasting and railway wind engineering into a single volume. Presents the core technologies and most advanced developments in wind forecasting for railway engineering Gives case studies and experimental designs, demonstrating real-world applications Introduces cutting-edge deep learning and reinforcement learning methods Combines the latest thinking from wind engineering and railway engineering Offers a complete solution to wind forecasting in railway engineering for the safety of running trains

Author : Anthony F. Molland,Stephen R. Turnock,Dominic A. Hudson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107142060

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Ship Resistance and Propulsion by Anthony F. Molland,Stephen R. Turnock,Dominic A. Hudson Pdf

This updated edition provides a modern scientific approach to evaluating ship resistance and propulsion for a range of ship types.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Highway research
ISBN : SRLF:D0001432640

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Public Roads by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard Skiba
Publisher : After Midnight Publishing
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780975655276

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Crane Operations by Richard Skiba Pdf

CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile slewing and non-slewing cranes are also explored in depth. It addresses essential tasks like planning, preparation, execution, and post-task procedures, detailing steps for assessing work areas, conducting pre-start checks, and monitoring weather conditions.

Author : Mohd Johari Mohd Yusof,Junwen Zhang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1044 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000782479

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Advances in Civil Engineering: Structural Seismic Resistance, Monitoring and Detection by Mohd Johari Mohd Yusof,Junwen Zhang Pdf

Advances in Civil Engineering: Structural Seismic Resistance, Monitoring and Detection is a collection of papers resulting from the conference on Structural Seismic Resistance, Monitoring and Detection (SSRMD 2022), Harbin, China, 21–23 January, 2022. According to the development of many new seismic theories, technologies and products, the primary goal of this conference is to promote research and developmental activities in structural seismic resistance, monitoring and detection. Moreover, another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between scholars from the top universities, business associations, research centers and high-tech enterprises working all around the world. The conference conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions on relevant topics such as structural seismic resistance, monitoring and detection, aiming to provide an academic and technical communication platform for scholars and engineers engaged in scientific research and engineering practice in the field of civil engineering, seismic resistance and engineering entity structure testing. By sharing the research status of scientific research achievements and cutting-edge technologies, it helps scholars and engineers all over the world to comprehend the academic development trend and broaden research ideas. So as to strengthen international academic research, academic topics exchange and discussion, and promoting the industrialization cooperation of academic achievements.

Author : United States. Office of Federal Coordinator of Transportation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1935
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : WISC:89090509290

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Report of the Mechanical Advisory Committee to the Federal Coordinator of Transportation ... by United States. Office of Federal Coordinator of Transportation Pdf

Author : Southeastern Forest Experiment Station (Asheville, N.C.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : UOM:39015001460685

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USDA Forest Service Research Paper SE. by Southeastern Forest Experiment Station (Asheville, N.C.) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Earthquake resistant design
ISBN : IND:30000124255385

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Design Guide for Improving Hospital Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds by Anonim Pdf

Author : Volker Bertram
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080971506

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Practical Ship Hydrodynamics by Volker Bertram Pdf

Practical Ship Hydrodynamics provides a comprehensive overview of hydrodynamic experimental and numerical methods for ship resistance and propulsion, maneuvering, seakeeping and vibration. Beginning with an overview of problems and approaches, including the basics of modeling and full scale testing, expert author Volker Bertram introduces the marine applications of computational fluid dynamics and boundary element methods. Expanded and updated, this new edition includes: Otherwise disparate information on the factors affecting ship hydrodynamics, combined to provide one practical, go-to resource. Full coverage of new developments in computational methods and model testing techniques relating to marine design and development. New chapters on hydrodynamic aspects of ship vibrations and hydrodynamic options for fuel efficiency, and increased coverage of simple design estimates of hydrodynamic quantities such as resistance and wake fraction. With a strong focus on essential background for real-life modeling, this book is an ideal reference for practicing naval architects and graduate students.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422308987

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Performance of Physical Structures in Hurricane Katrina & Hurricane Rita: A Reconnaissance Report by Anonim Pdf

Author : P. Ransome-Wallis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780486412474

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Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives by P. Ransome-Wallis Pdf

In this volume, noted Columbia University Professor of Architecture Cyril M. Harris offers a unique tour through the entire history of architecture: an extraordinary compendium of clear, concise definitions for over 5,000 important terms. This thoroughly accurate and comprehensive gathering of architectural knowledge is complemented by an unprecedented collection of over 2,000 line drawings that richly illustrate significant aspects of architectural styles. Unusual cutaway views, close-ups of intricate details, and precisely rendered plans show many of the greatest architectural achievements of all time. From ancient ruins to twentieth-century Modernism, the Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture covers the full spectrum of architecture's rise and development. Subject areas include the following periods: Ancient, Islamic, Greek and Hellenistic, Mesoamerican, Roman, Romanesque, Early Christian, Gothic, Renaissance, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Modern. This volume is an important research tool that places particular emphasis on clarity and accuracy. For the architect, artist, historian, student, teacher, or architecture enthusiast, this valuable guide offers indispensable information and lucid illustrations covering the whole of architecture.

Author : Kathleen P. Freeman,Stefanie Klenner
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1340 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781138001220

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Veterinary Clinical Pathology by Kathleen P. Freeman,Stefanie Klenner Pdf

Veterinary Clinical Pathology: A Case-Based Approach presents 200 cases with questions for those interested in improving their skills in veterinary clinical pathology. It emphasises an understanding of basic pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease, differential diagnoses and recognition of patterns associated with various diseases or conditions. Topics discussed include haematology, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, acid-base and blood gas analysis, haemostasis, urinalysis, biological variation and quality control. Species covered include the cat, dog and horse, with additional material on ruminants. Cases vary in difficulty, allowing beginners to improve their clinicopathologic skills while more complicated cases, or cases treating unfamiliar topics, are included for experienced readers. This book is a helpful revision aid for those in training as well as for those in practice who are pursuing continuing education. It is also a valuable resource for veterinary nurses and technicians.