Provides practical guidance to engineers, regulators and designers about assessing ground gas risk and the design of appropriate protection measures. This book discusses the assessment of ground gas for Part II A sites and also includes information on the assessment of vapours.
A gripping and vivid account of the first single-handed circumnavigation of Scotland by boat and bike. An epic voyage of discovery around Scotland's coast, complemented with insights on the natural, built and cultural heritage.
Based on Mary Wardle's father's own account, this book recounts the exploits of William Donald, who went to sea as a boy in 1912 and stayed in the Merchant Navy for almost 50 years.
Written by his daughter, the book illustrates Skem's contribution to engineering knowledge, what influences formed him, and how his ideas developed. It reveals the private man behind the public image and, in doing so, also sets in context a dynamic age in engineering.
This volume looks at the fundamental issues with chapters on: the development of testing in construction, the philosophy of testing, collection and presentation of data, laboratory planning and testing equipment, quality management, organizations involved in testing, and future developments.
