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Damage Tolerance Assessment Handbook VOl 1: Introduction Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue Crack Propagation

by @ Thursday, March 4th, 2010. Filed under Mechanical engineering, civil engineering

File : pdf, 5 MB, 164 pages
TOC
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Historical Perspective
1.2 Results of Air Force Survey
1.3 Comparison of Old and New Approaches
1.3.1 Fatigue Safe-Life Approach
1.3.2 Damage Tolerance Assessment (DTA) Approach
2. FRACTURE MECHANICS
2.1 Stress Concentration, Fracture and Griffith Theory
2.1.1 Fracture Modes
2.2 Extension of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics to Metals
2.2.1 Plastic Zone Size and the Mises-Hencky Yield Criterion
2.3 [...]

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The Performance of Pile Driving Systems

by @ Saturday, February 27th, 2010. Filed under civil engineering

File : pdf, 6 MB, 95 pages
TOC
1. INTRODUCTION
2. THE DRIVING SYSTEM
a. Introduction
b. Lead Systems
(1) The Swinging Lead
(2) The Fixed Lead
(3) The Semifixed Lead
(4) The Offshore Lead
c. Maintaining Pile Position
d. The Helmet
e. The Hammer Cushion
f. The Pile Cushion
3. SINGLE-ACTINGE XTERNALC OMBUSTIONH AMMERS
a. Introduction
b. Drop Hammers
CO Single-Acting Air/Steam Hammers
d. Single-Acting Hydraulic Hammers
4. DOUBLE-ACTINGE XTERNALC OMBUSTIONH AMMERS
a. General [...]

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Ice Engineering

by @ Thursday, February 25th, 2010. Filed under Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, civil engineering, physics

File : pdf, 33 MB, 475 pages
TOC
Chapt 1
Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
Explanation of Terms Ice impacts on Corps activities
PART I: ICE PROPERTIES, PROCESSES, AND PROBLEM
Chapt 2 Review of Ice Processes and Properties
Introduction Physical Properties of Ice and Fresh Water
Mechanical Properties of Freshwater Ice
Frazil Ice
Thermal Ice Growth Dynamic Ice Cover Formation
Ice Cover Breakup
Chapt 3 Ice Control for Flood Damage Reduction [...]

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Highways in the River Environment

by @ Monday, February 22nd, 2010. Filed under civil engineering

File : pdf, 14 MB, 683 pages
TOC
Chapter 1 : Introduction
1.1 Classification of River Crossings and Encroachments
1.1.1 Types of Encroachment
1.1.2 Geometry of Bridge Crossings
1.2 Dynamics of Natural Rivers and Their Tributaries
1.2.1 Historical Evidence of the Natural Instability of Fluvial Systems
1.2.2 Introduction to River Hydraulics and River Response
1.3 Effects of Highway Construction on River Systems
1.4 The Effects [...]

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Best Management Practices for Erosion and Sediment Control

by @ Thursday, February 18th, 2010. Filed under civil engineering

File : pdf, 17 MB, 199 pages
TOC
1. Erosion and Sedimentation process
Types of erosion
Channel Erosion
Factors Influencing Erosion
Hydrology Soil Groups
2. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
General Permits
Pollution Prevention Plan
3. Developing Erosion Control Plans
Erosion Control Principles
Erosion Control Phases
Phase I : Perimeter controls
Phase II : Intermediate Controls
Phase III : Final Controls
4. Stabilization Methods
Temporary Seeding
Permanent Seeding
Sodding
Topsoiling
Mulching
Erosion Control Blankets and Matting
Types of [...]

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Design of Bridge Deck Drainage

by @ Wednesday, February 17th, 2010. Filed under civil engineering

File : pdf, 2.3 MB, 138 pages
TOC
1 : HEC 21 Introduction
1.1 Scope
1.2 Design Objectives
1.2.1 Minimization of Spread
1.2.2 Avoidance of Hydroplaning
1.2.3 Integration into Structural Dimensions
1.2.4 Aesthetics
1.2.5 Minimization of Maintenance
1.2.6 Bicycle Safety
1.3 Systems
1.3.1 Deck and Gutters
1.3.2 Hardware–Inlets, Pipes, and Downspouts
1.3.3 Bridge End Collectors
1.4 Outline of Design Conditions
2 : HEC 21 Typical System Components
2.1 Terminology
2.2 Requirements
2.2.1 Similarities to [...]

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Post-Tensioning Tendon Installation and Grouting Manual

by @ Monday, February 15th, 2010. Filed under civil engineering

File : pdf, 2.6 MB, 172 pages
TOC
1.1 Objective
1.1.1 Benefits of Post-Tensioning
1.1.2 Principle of Prestressing
1.1.3 Post-Tensioning Operations
1.1.4 Post-Tensioning Systems
1.2 Permanent Post-Tensioned Applications
1.2.1 Cast-in-Place Bridges on Falsework
1.2.2 Post-Tensioned AASHTO, Bulb-T, and Spliced Girders
1.2.3 Cast-in-Place Segmental Cantilever Bridges
1.2.4 Precast Segmental Balanced Cantilever Bridges
1.2.5 Precast Segmental Span-by-Span Bridges
1.2.6 Transverse Post-Tensioning of Superstructures
1.2.7 Post-Tensioning of Substructures
1.3 Temporary Longitudinal Post-Tensioning (Bars) [...]

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Earthquake Design and Evaluation of Concrete Hydraulic Structures

by @ Thursday, February 11th, 2010. Filed under civil engineering, physics

File : pdf, 9 MB, 247 pages
TOC
Chapt 1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Applicability
1.3 References
1.4 Distribution Statement
1.5 Mandatory Requirements
1.6 Scope
Chapt 2 Design Criteria
2.1 Design Earthquake ground Motion
a. General
b. Operational basis earthquake
c. Maximum design earthquake
2.2 Performance Levels
a. General
b. Serviceability performance
c. Damage control performance
d. Collapse prevention performance
2.3 Performance Goals
a. General
b. Ductile behavior
c. Limited-ductile behavior
d. Brittle behavior
2.4 Design Requirements
a. Strength design
b. [...]

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Systematic Drilling and Blasting for Surface Excavation

by @ Tuesday, February 9th, 2010. Filed under Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, civil engineering, geology, physics

File : pdf, 6 MB, 145 pages
military manual
TOC
1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Applicability
References
Duties of Government Construction
Personnel
Construction Inspector
Resident Geologist
Specifications
Working Relationships
Geological Information
2. MECHANICS OF BLASTING
Explanation
Partitioning of Energy
Peak Pressure and Shock Wave
Elastic (Seismic) Waves
Air Waves
Fragmentation Near an Explosion
Zones of Deformation
Spalling
Combined Role of Expanding Gases
3. EXPLOSIVES AND THEIR PROPERTIES
Explanation
Properties of Explosives
Strength
Detonation Velocity
Density and Specific Gravity
Detonation Pressure
Water Resistance
Fume Class
Ingredients of Explosive
Dynamytes
Straight Nitroglycerin Dynamite
High- Density [...]

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Hydroelectric Power Plants Mechanical Design

by @ Monday, February 8th, 2010. Filed under Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, civil engineering

File : pdf, 4 MB, 124 pages
military manual
TOC
1 Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
References
Limitations
Contents
Design Procedures
Other Design Information
Deviations
General Design Practices
Safety Provisions
2 Turbines and Pump Turbines
General
Francis-Type Turbines
Francis-Type Pump Turbines
Kaplan-Type Turbines
3 Generators and Motor-
Generators
Turbine Considerations
Handling Provisions
Service Systems
4 Governors
Considerations
5 Penstock Shutoff Valves at the
Powerhouse
Valve Requirement
Valve Selection
6 Cranes and Hoists
Cranes
Crane Lifting Accessories
Hoists
7 Elevators
Justification
Location
Size, Type
Speed .
Control
Design
Procurement
8 Engine-Generator Set
Location
Engine
Exhaust Provisions
Cooling
Fuel System
Installation
9 Maintenance Shop
Shop Room
Equipment Selection
Shop Layout
Drawing
10 Water [...]

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