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Underground geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) has
considerable potential for mitigating climate change. CO2 can be
safely injected and stored at well characterized and properly
managed sites. Injecting carbon dioxide in deep geological
formations can store it underground for long periods of time.
Depleted oil and gas reservoirs, saline aquifers and carboniferous
formations can be used for storage of CO2, as well as in abandoned
coal mines. At depths below about 800-1000m, CO2 has a liquid-like
density that permits the efficient use of underground reservoirs in
porous sedimentary rocks. The papers in the present volume are from
leading experts in the field of CO2 storage and were presented at
an International Workshop on CO2 Storage in Carboniferous
Formations and Abandoned Coal Mines (Beijing, China, 8-9 January
2011). CO2 storage in abandoned coal mines appears to have a bright
future. Although CO2 Storage in Carboniferous Formations and
Abandoned Coal Mines is primarily intended for mining engineers,
environmental engineers and engineering geologists, the book will
also be useful to civil engineers, and academics and professionals
in geophysics and geochemistry.
Tunnels have a high degree of risk that needs to be assessed and
managed. Underground works intersect and interact with natural
materials, incorporating their characteristics as structural
components of their own stability. For this reason geotechnical
risk analyses are implemented at all phases of tunnel construction,
from design through to post-construction maintenance. Analysis of
geotechnical risk involves a group of studies which lead to the
identification and evaluation of the potential probability of error
and the consequences of its occurrence. This volume considers
construction and safety, financing and control, and exploration and
maintenance. Eminent specialists discuss risk assessment and
management, based both on advanced theoretical concepts and on
practical experience. The book is of interest to a wide range of
professionals involved in planning, construction and management of
tunnels: entrepreneurs, designers, consultants and contractors.
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Groundwater and Ecosystems (Paperback)
Luis Ribeiro, Tibor Y. Stigter, Antonio Chambel, M. Teresa Condesso De Melo, Jose Paulo Monteiro, …
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R1,968
Discovery Miles 19 680
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Groundwater resources are facing increasing pressure from consuming
and contaminating activities. There is a growing awareness that the
quantitative and qualitative preservation of groundwater resources
is a global need, not only to safeguard their future use for public
supply and irrigation, but also to protect those ecosystems that
depend partially or entirely on groundwater to maintain their
species composition and natural ecological processes. Known as
groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs), they have been a
fast-growing field of research during the last two decades. This
book is intended to provide a diverse overview of important studies
on groundwater and ecosystems, including a toolbox for assessing
the ecological water requirements for GDEs, and relevant case
studies on groundwater/surface-water interactions, as well as the
role of nutrients in groundwater for GDEs and ecosystem dependence
(vegetation and cave fauna) on groundwater. Case studies are from
Australia (nine studies) and Europe (12 studies from nine
countries) as well as Argentina, Canada and South Africa. This book
is of interest to everybody dealing with groundwater and its
relationship with ecosystems. It is highly relevant for
researchers, managers and decision-makers in the field of water and
environment. It provides up-to-date information on crucial factors
and parameters that need to be considered when studying
groundwater-ecosystem relationships in different environments
worldwide.
This book offers a practical reference guide to soft rock mechanics
for engineers and scientists. Written by recognized experts, it
will benefit professionals, contractors, academics, researchers and
students working on rock engineering projects in the fields of
civil engineering, mining and construction engineering. Soft Rock
Mechanics and Engineering covers a specific subject of great
relevance in Rock Mechanics - and one that is directly connected to
the design of geotechnical structures under difficult ground
conditions. The book addresses practical issues related to the
geomechanical properties of these types of rock masses and their
characterization, while also discussing advances regarding in situ
investigation, safety, and monitoring of geotechnical structures in
soft rocks. Lastly, it presents important case histories involving
tunnelling, dam foundations, coal and open pit mines and
landslides.
This book offers a practical reference guide to soft rock mechanics
for engineers and scientists. Written by recognized experts, it
will benefit professionals, contractors, academics, researchers and
students working on rock engineering projects in the fields of
civil engineering, mining and construction engineering. Soft Rock
Mechanics and Engineering covers a specific subject of great
relevance in Rock Mechanics - and one that is directly connected to
the design of geotechnical structures under difficult ground
conditions. The book addresses practical issues related to the
geomechanical properties of these types of rock masses and their
characterization, while also discussing advances regarding in situ
investigation, safety, and monitoring of geotechnical structures in
soft rocks. Lastly, it presents important case histories involving
tunnelling, dam foundations, coal and open pit mines and
landslides.
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Emerging Trends in Technological Innovation - First IFIP WG 5.5/SOCOLNET Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2010, Costa de Caparica, Portugal, February 22-24, 2010, Proceedings (Paperback, Previously published in hardcover)
Luis M. Camarinha-Matos, Pedro Pereira, Luis Ribeiro
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R4,648
Discovery Miles 46 480
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Identifying Emerging Trends in Technological Innovation Doctoral
programs in science and engineering are important sources of
innovative ideas and techniques that might lead to new products and
technological innovation. Certainly most PhD students are not
experienced researchers and are in the process of learning how to
do research. Nevertheless, a number of empiric studies also show
that a high number of technological innovation ideas are produced
in the early careers of researchers. The combination of the
eagerness to try new approaches and directions of young doctoral
students with the experience and broad knowledge of their
supervisors is likely to result in an important pool of innovation
potential. The DoCEIS doctoral conference on Computing, Electrical
and Industrial En- neering aims at creating a space for sharing and
discussing ideas and results from doctoral research in these
inter-related areas of engineering. Innovative ideas and hypotheses
can be better enhanced when presented and discussed in an
encouraging and open environment. DoCEIS aims to provide such an
environment, releasing PhD students from the pressure of presenting
their propositions in more formal contexts.
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Emerging Trends in Technological Innovation - First IFIP WG 5.5/SOCOLNET Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2010, Costa de Caparica, Portugal, February 22-24, 2010, Proceedings (Hardcover, Edition.)
Luis M. Camarinha-Matos, Pedro Pereira, Luis Ribeiro
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R4,680
Discovery Miles 46 800
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Identifying Emerging Trends in Technological Innovation Doctoral
programs in science and engineering are important sources of
innovative ideas and techniques that might lead to new products and
technological innovation. Certainly most PhD students are not
experienced researchers and are in the process of learning how to
do research. Nevertheless, a number of empiric studies also show
that a high number of technological innovation ideas are produced
in the early careers of researchers. The combination of the
eagerness to try new approaches and directions of young doctoral
students with the experience and broad knowledge of their
supervisors is likely to result in an important pool of innovation
potential. The DoCEIS doctoral conference on Computing, Electrical
and Industrial En- neering aims at creating a space for sharing and
discussing ideas and results from doctoral research in these
inter-related areas of engineering. Innovative ideas and hypotheses
can be better enhanced when presented and discussed in an
encouraging and open environment. DoCEIS aims to provide such an
environment, releasing PhD students from the pressure of presenting
their propositions in more formal contexts.
Since the 1990s five books on Applications of Computational
Mechanics in Geotechnical Engineering have been published.
Innovative Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics is the 6th and final
book in this series, and contains papers written by leading experts
on computational mechanics. The book treats highly relevant topics
in the field of geotechnics, such as environmental geotechnics,
open and underground excavations, foundations, embankments and
rockfill dams, computational systems and oil geomechanics. Special
attention is paid to risk in geotechnical engineering, and to
recent developments in applying Bayesian networks and Data Mining
techniques.
Innovative Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics will be of
interest to civil, mining and environmental engineers, as well as
to engineering geologists. The book will also be useful for
academics and researchers involved in geotechnics.
Forty one years ago, the International Society for Rock Mechanics
(ISRM) held its 1st International Congress in Lisbon, Portugal. In
July 2007, the 11th ISRM Congress returned to Lisbon, where the
Portuguese Geotechnical Society (SPG), the Portuguese National
Group of the ISRM, hosted the meeting. The Second Half Century of
Rock Mechanics comprises the proceedings of the 11th ISRM Congress,
and reviews how the discipline of Rock Mechanics has evolved over
the past half century to become an important area of Geotechnical
Engineering, and considers new perspectives and developments as
well. The organization of the congress was co-sponsored by the
Spanish Society for Rock Mechanics (SMR), who also organized two
satellite workshops in Madrid ("Underground Works under Special
Conditions" and "Preservation of Natural Stone and Rock
Weathering"). The Congress also included another satellite workshop
in the Azores ("2nd International Workshop on Volcanic Rocks"),
several short courses, a selection of one-day technical tours in
Portugal and other events. The Second Half Century of Rock
Mechanics contains the complete papers presented by the ISRM
National Groups, as well as transcripts of special lectures by
invited speakers on key issues and recent research developments.
The themes of general interest included: Rock Engineering and
Environmental Issues; The Path from Characterization to Modelling;
Slopes, Foundations and Open Pit Mining; Tunnel, Caverns and
Underground Mining; Earthquake Engineering and Rock Dynamics;
Petroleum Engineering and Hydrocarbon Storage; and Safety
Evaluation and Risk Management. The Second Half Century of Rock
Mechanics will be of interest to professionals, engineers, and
academics involved in rock mechanics, rock engineering, tunnelling,
mining, earth quake engineering, rock dynamics and geotechnical
engineering.
Thousands of years ago, people first observed a correlation between
the heavenly bodies and events on Earth. Out of these early
observations and subsequent refinements came what today is known as
astrology.For most of these millennia, astrologers used only the
seven visible planets: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and
Saturn. It is out of this tradition that Helena Avelar and Luis
Ribeiro have written this extensive book on astrology. The rules
and principles here presented apply to all branches of astrology
natal, mundane, horary and elective. Their method is the
traditional and time-honored one, and includes, among others,
chapters on: The PlanetsThe Zodiac and the SignsThe Essential
DignitiesThe HousesThe AspectsChart DynamicsThe Condition of the
PlanetsThe Fixed StarsThe PartsThe Power of the PlanetsUsing this
traditional method, it is possible not only to thoroughly and
completely read the natal chart but to do so with a breadth and
depth of meaning not found in the modern methods of astrological
interpretation. It avoids cookbook-type methods and centers on the
practical understanding of the astrological concepts, presenting
the Tradition in present-day language. In addition, more than two
hundred fifty illustrations make the traditional principles easy to
understand and use in chart interpretation.This practical how-to
book is one of a kind, and the one that will teach you the
traditional methods and you reach into the past to benefit from the
knowledge of the authors and astrologers from ancient Babylonia
through the medieval period.It is suitable for both beginners and
advanced students, as it provides the indispensable core of
astrological knowledge, at the same time allowing more experienced
students to organize their knowledge into a coherent system.
Groundwater resources are facing increasing pressure from consuming
and contaminating activities. There is a growing awareness that the
quantitative and qualitative preservation of groundwater resources
is a global need, not only to safeguard their future use for public
supply and irrigation, but also to protect those ecosystems that
depend partially or entirely on groundwater to maintain their
species composition and natural ecological processes. Known as
groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs), they have been a
fast-growing field of research during the last two decades. This
book is intended to provide a diverse overview of important studies
on groundwater and ecosystems, including a toolbox for assessing
the ecological water requirements for GDEs, and relevant case
studies on groundwater/surface-water interactions, as well as the
role of nutrients in groundwater for GDEs and ecosystem dependence
(vegetation and cave fauna) on groundwater. Case studies are from
Australia (nine studies) and Europe (12 studies from nine
countries) as well as Argentina, Canada and South Africa. This book
is of interest to everybody dealing with groundwater and its
relationship with ecosystems. It is highly relevant for
researchers, managers and decision-makers in the field of water and
environment. It provides up-to-date information on crucial factors
and parameters that need to be considered when studying
groundwater-ecosystem relationships in different environments
worldwide.
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