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Homebuilders’ Guide to Earthquake-Resistant Design and Construction
File : pdf, 15 MB, 225 pages
TOC
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
1.2 Above-code Recommendations
1.3 The International Residential Code
1.4 IRC Seismic Design Categories
1.5 Building Response
1.6 Important Concepts Concerning Homesite
1.7 Model House Used for Guide Analysis
1.8 Other Hazards
2 Earthquake-Resistance Requirements
2.1 IRC General Earthquake Limitations
2.2 Load Path
2.3 House Configuration Irregularities
3 Foundations and Foundation Walls
3.1 General Foundation Requirements
3.2 Concrete Foundations
3.3 Masonry Foundations
3.4 Footing Width
3.5 Special Soil Conditions
3.6 Foundation Resistance to Sliding from Lateral Loads
3.7 Special Considerations for Cut and Fill Sites
3.8 Foundation Walls
3.9 Foundation Wall Thickness, Height, and Required Reinforcing
3.10 Wood-Framed Wall Bottom Plate and Foundation Sill Plate Anchorage
3.11 Required Location for Anchor Bolts along Exterior Walls
3.12...
August 30, 2010
In Situ Thermal Remediation
File : pdf, 1.9 MB, 225 pages
TOC
1. Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
Distribution Statement
References
Background
Scope
Organization
2. Underlying Physical Principles and Technology Descriptions
Fundamental Principles
Technology Descriptions
Unavoidable and Potential Effects
3. Site Characterization for ISTR Technology Screening and Design
Introduction
Data Collection Requirements to Support Remedy Selection and Design
Site Physical Properties and Site Conditions
Chemical Analyses and Contaminant Properties
Data Needs Specific to each Technology
Evaluation of Biological Degradation Potential
4. Technology Screening and Feasibility Studies for ISTR
Introduction
Identify Remedial Action Strategies
Measures of Success for ISTR
Feasibility Evaluation Flow Charts
Evaluation of Short-Term Impacts of ISTR
5. Bench- and Pilot-Scale Studies
Introduction and Considerations in Determining Testing Approaches
Thermal Conductive Heating
Electrical Resistivity Heating
Steam Enhanced Extraction
6. Design Considerations
Introduction and Overall Design Strategy
Thermal Conductive Heating
Electrical...
August 28, 2010
Landfill Off-gas Collection and Treatment Systems
File : pdf, 2.39 MB, 110 pages
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Chapter 1. Introduction
References Background Reasons for Landfill Gas Control
Gas Generation Mechanisms
Biological Decomposition
Chemical Reactions
Factors Affecting LFG Generation
Waste Composition, Temperature, Moisture, pH
Atmospheric Conditions
Density of the Waste, Age of Waste
Transport Mechanisms
Diffusion, Advection
Factors Affecting LFG Transport Mechanisms
Permeability, Geologic Conditions, Depth to Ground Water, Man-Made Features
Landfill Cover and Liner Systems, Barometric Pressure
LFG Characteristics
Density and Viscosity, Heat Value Content
Non-Methane Organic Compounds, Water Vapor, LFG Condensate
Source of Landfill Gas Condensate
Condensate Quality
Chapter 2. Requirements
Site Characterization and Estimation of Landfill Gas Emissions
General
Landfill Characteristics
Hydrogeologic Conditions
Ambient Air Quality
Gas Monitoring Probes
Monitoring Gases in Structures
Soil Gas Surveys
Pump Tests
Analytical Methods
Data Analysis
Estimation...
August 27, 2010
Design Manual for Concrete Pipe Outfall Sewers
File : pdf, 3.5 MB, 56 pages
-TABLE OF CONTENTS-
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background
1.2. Requirements
1.3. Purpose and Scope
2. HYDRAULIC CONSIDERATIONS
2.1. Some Basic Defnitions
2.2. General
2.3. Vertical Alignment
2.3.1. Basic Principles
2.3.2. Velocity and Discharge
2.3.3. Drop Structures
2.3.4. Further Considerations for Drop Structures
2.4. Horizontal Alignment
2.4.1. Basic Principle
2.4.2. The Impact of Manholes
2.4.3. Manhole Pipes
2.4.4. Distance between Access Points
3. LOADS ON BURIED PIPES
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Earth Loads
3.3. Trench condition
3.4. Embankment condition
3.5. Jacked Pipeline Installation
3.6. Flexible Pipes
3.7. Traffc Loading
4. CONCRETE PIPE STRENGTHS
4.1. External loads
4.2. Internal Pressure
4.3. Safety Factors
4.4. Selecting Concrete Pipe Class
4.4.1. External load
4.4.2. Internal pressure
4.4.3. Combined Internal Pressure and External Load
4.5. Pipe Bedding and...
August 26, 2010
Concrete Pipe and Portal Culvert Handbook
File : pdf, 1.7 MB, 62 pages
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. OBJECTIVE
1.2. SCOPE
2. PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION
2.1. STANDARDS
2.2. CONCRETE PIPES
2.3. PORTAL CULVERTS
2.4. MANHOLES
3. HYDRAULICS
3.1. CONDUIT CLASSIFICATION
3.2. HYDRAULIC LENGTH
3.3. PRESSURE PIPELINES
3.4. SEWERS AND STORMWATER OUTFALLS
3.5. HYDRAULICS OF STORMWATER CULVERTS
3.6. POROUS PIPES
4. LOADS ON BURIED PIPELINES
4.1. INTRODUCTION
4.2. EARTHLOADS
4.3. TRAFFIC LOADING
5. CONCRETE PIPES TRENGTHS
5.1. EXTERNAL LOADS
5.2. INTERNAL PRESSURE
5.3. SAFETY FACTORS
5.4. SELECTION OF THE CONCRETE PIPE CLASS
6. BEDDING
6.1. GENERAL
6.2. TRENCH AND NEGATIVE PROJECTION INSTALLATIONS
6.3. POSITIVE PROJECTION INSTALLATIONS
6.4. SOILCRETE BEDDING
6.5. JACKING CONDITIONS
7. PIPE JOINTING
7.1. JOINT TYPES
7.2. BUTT AND INTERLOCKING JOINT PIPES
7.3. SPIGOT AND SOCKET JOINTS
7.4. IN-THE-WALL JOINTS
8. FLOATATION
8.1. GENERAL
8.2. FLOATATION BEFORE BACKFILLING
8.3. FLOATATION AFTER BACKFILLING
9. SEWER CORROSION
9.1. CORROSION MECHANISM
9.2. CORROSION...
August 25, 2010
Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook
File : pdf, 7 MB, 226 pages
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CHAPT I - CAST IRON SOIL PIPE HISTORY, USES AND PERFORMANCE
HISTORY OF CAST IRON SOIL PIPE
Early Production and Use in the United States
Growth and Dispersion of Foundries, 1880-1890
Emergence of the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Industry
USES OF CAST IRON SOIL PIPE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SAFE AND DURABLE DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT SYSTEM
Corrosion Resistance
Expansive Soils
Resistance to Abrasion
CAST IRON SOIL PIPE JOINTS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS
Types of Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
Shielded Hubless Coupling
The Compression Joint
The Lead and Oakum Joint
Soundproofing Qualities of Cast Iron with...
August 24, 2010
Pavement Design for Airfields
File : pdf, 8.5 MB, 538 pages
TOC
1. INTRODUCTION
1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. REFERENCES
4. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
5. PAVEMENT
6. USE OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENTS
7. USE OF RIGID PAVEMENTS
8. SOIL STABILIZATION
9. DESIGN ANALYSIS
10. WAIVERS TO CRITERIA
11. COMPUTER PROGRAMS
2. ARMY AIRFIELD/HELIPORT REQUIREMENTS
1. ARMY AIRFIELD/HELIPORT CLASSES
2. ARMY AIRFIELD AND HELIPORT LAYOUT
3. TRAFFIC AREAS FOR ARMY AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS
4. ARMY AIRCRAFT DESIGN LOADS AND PASS LEVELS
5. ROLLER-COMPACTED CONCRETE PAVEMENT
6. RESIN MODIFIED PAVEMENT
7. PAVED SHOULDERS
8. SURFACE DRAINAGE
3. AIR FORCE AIRFIELD AND AGGREGATE SURFACED HELICOPTER SLIDE AREAS AND HELICOPTER REQUIREMENTS
1. AIR FORCE AIRFIELD TYPES
2. TRAFFIC AREAS FOR AIR FORCE AIRFIELDS
3. AIRCRAFT DESIGN...
August 19, 2010
Airfield Flexible Pavement
File : pdf, 5MB, 102 pages
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CHAPTER 1 . INTRODUCTION
Purpose and scope
Traffic classes
Definition
Use of flexible pavements
CHAPTER 2 . PRELIMINARY DESIGN DATA
Investigation
Exploratory borings
Soil classification and tests
Fill and subbase borrow areas
Availability of base and surfacing aggregate
Availability of other construction materials
CHAPTER 3 . SUBGRADE EVALUATION AND PREPARATION
Establishment of grade line
Subgrade evaluation test by CBR
Subgrade density and compaction
Subgrade stabilization
Fill quality
CHAPTER 4 . SUBBASE COURSE
Material source
Suitable materials
Additional requirements
CHAPTER 5 . BASE COURSE
Suitable materials
Design CBR of base course
Minimum base course and surface thicknesses
Base course gradation and tests
Base course compaction
Proof rolling
CHAPTER 6 . BITUMINOUS MATERIALS COURSES
Selection of materials
Design of bituminous concrete mix
Testing for mix design
Thickness of bituminous courses
Bituminous...
August 17, 2010
Computational Fluid Dynamics of Incompressible Flow
File : pdf, 1.3 MB, 155 pages
TOC
1 The Navier–Stokes Equations: a mathematical perspective
1.1 Introductory Remarks
1.1.1 The Navier–Stokes equations
1.1.2 Brief history of mathematical analyses of the N.–S. equations
1.1.3 Why study mathematics of the N.–S. equations?
1.2 Some Basic Functional Analysis
1.2.1 Fourier series and Hilbert spaces
1.2.2 Classical, weak and strong solutions to PDEs
1.2.3 Finite-difference/finite-volume approximations of non-classical solutions
1.3 Existence, Uniqueness and Regularity of N.–S. Solutions
1.3.1 Function spaces incorporating physics of incompressible flow
1.3.2 The Helmholtz–Leray decomposition and Leray projection
1.3.3 Derivation of “mathematical” forms of the Navier–Stokes equations
1.3.4 The main well-known N.–S. solution results
2 Special Numerical Difficulties of the Navier–Stokes Equations
2.1 Forms of the Navier–Stokes...
August 16, 2010
Introduction to Turbulence – Lecture Notes
File : 5,3 MB, 179 pages
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1 Fundamental Considerations
1.1 Why Study Turbulence?
1.2 Some Descriptions of Turbulence
1.3 A Brief History of Turbulence
1.3.1 General overview
1.3.2 Three eras of turbulence studies
1.4 Definitions, Mathematical Tools, Basic Concepts
1.4.1 Definitions
1.4.2 Mathematical tools
1.4.3 Further basic concepts
2 Statistical Analysis and Modeling of Turbulence
2.1 The Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes Equations
2.1.1 Derivation of the RANS equations
2.1.2 Time-dependent RANS equations
2.1.3 Importance of vorticity and vortex stretching to turbulence
2.1.4 Some general problems with RANS formulations
2.1.5 Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes Models
2.2 The Kolmogorov Theory of Turbulence
2.2.1 Kolmogorov’s “universality” assumptions
2.2.2 Hypotheses employed by Frisch [80]
2.2.3 Principal results of the K41 theory
3 Large-Eddy Simulation and Multi-Scale Methods
3.1 Large-Eddy Simulation
3.1.1 Comparison...
