Prevention of Hazardous Fires and Explosions - The Transfer to Civil Applications of Military Experiences (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)

Besides its obvious destructive potential, military R&D also serves to protect human lives, equipment and facilities against the effects of weapons. Concepts have therefore been developed that improve safety of stationary and mobile facilities against pressure waves, thermal radiation and fire. Effective, fast fire extinguishing equipment has been designed for tank compartments and motors. Closed buildings are demolished and landmines are removed with gas and dust explosions. Stringent safety requirements have been developed for the production of ammunition and explosives. Military and related industries have accumulated a vast knowledge and sophisticated experience that are very valuable in a variety of civil applications. The knowledge is based on theoretical and experimental research work, the origin of which sometimes dates back many centuries. It has often been classified and therefore has remained unknown to the civilian population, until now.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 1, 26
Release date:	2001
First published:	1999
Editors:	V.E. Zarko • V. Weiser • N. Eisenreich • A.A. Vasil'ev
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	360
Edition:	1999 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-7923-5768-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical chemistry > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > Fire protection & safety Promotions
LSN:	0-7923-5768-X
Barcode:	9780792357681

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