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Effective 6 April 2013. This edition reduces the range of
electrical installation work that is notifiable. In addition,
installers who are not registered competent persons can now use a
competent person to certify work as an alternative to using
building control. The technical guidance throughout now refers to
BS7671:2008 incorporating Amendment No 1:2011. This Approved
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Well Test Analysis for Multilayered Reservoirs with Formation
Crossflow introduces the fundamentals of well test analysis of a
multilayered reservoir with formation crossflow. The effects of
reservoir parameters on wellbore pressure and flow rate are
examined, as is a proper method that has been established to
analyze well test data that leads to better determinations on the
reservoir parameters for each layer of the reservoir. Focusing on
multilayer models for data analysis, this reference explains the
reasons for the existence of single-phase crossflow in multilayer
reservoirs, exploring methods to establish them and presenting
practical applications to utilize and implement for today's more
complex reservoirs. Aiding in better well testing operations and
models, this book is a one-stop solution for today's reservoir and
production engineer, helping them understand every layer of their
reservoir.
Strengthening of Concrete Structures Using Fiber Reinforced
Polymers (FRP): Design, Construction and Practical Applications
presents a best practice guide on the structural design and
strengthening of bridge structures using advanced Fiber Reinforced
Polymer (FRP) composites. The book briefly covers the basic
concepts of FRP materials and composite mechanics, while focusing
on practical design and construction issues, including inspection
and quality control, paying special attention to the differences in
various design codes (US, Japan, and Europe) and recommendations.
At present, several design guides from the US, Japan, and Europe
are available. These guidelines are often inconsistent and do not
cover all necessary design and inspection issues to the same degree
of detail. This book provides a critical review and comparison of
these guidelines, and then puts forward best practice
recommendations, filling a significant gap in the literature, and
serving as an important resource for engineers, architects,
academics, and students interested in FRP materials and their
structural applications. Written from a practitioner's
point-of-view, it is a valuable design book for structural
engineers all over the world.
The Silk Road of the 21st Century, announced by Chinese President
Xi Jinping in 2013, will certainly change the world. It will
definitely stimulate economic growth and prosperity in China, the
rest of Asia and elsewhere. But how can we prevent the
environmental damage and the increasing inequality on a planetary
scale brought about by the construction of this "road" - or in
reality: a network of highways, railways, sea routes and other
connections? This book deals with the question for the Maritime
branch of the new Silk Road and discusses relevant strategies and
technologies for sustainable and responsible port innovation and
development. The backbone of the study is formed by a number of
case studies of port projects in and outside of China. Some
chapters focus on best practices, while others discuss new academic
viewpoints, but in all cases, suggestions for improvement are
given. Based on the idea that a large investment agenda also
creates moral responsibility, the Chinese cases also serve to
ascertain whether and to what extent they can serve as an example
for projects elsewhere. A few introductory and thematic chapters
and the conclusion give steering and sense to the rest of the book.
Ultimately, this title gives a first and coherent analysis and
assessment of a project that is unparalleled in the world and that
constitutes an important determining factor for our future.
The "Intelligent Systems Series" encompasses theoretical
studies, design methods, and real-world implementations and
applications. It publishes titles in three core sub-topic areas:
Intelligent Automation, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and
Intelligent Computing.
This volume, "Intelligent Vibration Control in Civil Engineering
Structures," focuses on design and property tests on different
intelligent control devices, some innovative control strategies and
analysis examples for structures with intelligent control devices,
and design and tests on intelligent controllers.
This book s primary focus is on the principles, methods and
applications of intelligent vibration control in civil engineering
Covers intelligent control including active and semi-active
controlComprehensive contents including design and properties of
different intelligent control devices, control strategies and
dynamic analysis, intelligent controller design, numerical
examples, and experimental data"
Solid design and craftsmanship are a necessity for structures and
infrastructures that must stand up to natural disasters on a
regular basis. Continuous research developments in the engineering
field are imperative for sustaining buildings against the threat of
earthquakes and other natural disasters. Performance-Based Seismic
Design of Concrete Structures and Infrastructures is an informative
reference source on all the latest trends and emerging data
associated with structural design. Highlighting key topics such as
seismic assessments, shear wall structures, and infrastructure
resilience, this is an ideal resource for all academicians,
students, professionals, and researchers that are seeking new
knowledge on the best methods and techniques for designing solid
structural designs.
Advanced High Strength Natural Fibre Composites in Construction
provides the basic framework and knowledge required for the
efficient and sustainable use of natural fiber composites as a
structural and building material, along with information on the
ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of use and
competitiveness of these composites. Areas of particular interest
include understanding the nature and behavior of raw materials and
their functional contributions to the advanced architectures of
high strength composites (Part 1), discussing both traditional and
novel manufacturing technologies for various advanced natural fiber
construction materials (Part 2), examining the parameters and
performance of the composites (Part 3), and finally commenting on
the associated codes, standards, and sustainable development of
advanced high strength natural fiber composites for construction.
This exposition will be based on well understood environmental
science as it applies to construction (Part 4). The book is aimed
at academics, research scholars, and engineers, and will serve as a
most valuable text or reference book that challenges undergraduate
and postgraduate students to think beyond standard practices when
designing and creating novel construction materials.
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