Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance Author: Norbert Delatte Year of Publication: 2008 Number of Pages: 392 Abstract: Published by Taylor and Francis A pavement project may be envisioned as a three-link chain, consisting of materials, design, and construction. Because the weakest link governs the performance of the system, engineers must be knowledgeable of...
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Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection and Testing of Ready-Mixed Concrete Author: ACI Year of Publication: 2004 Number of Pages: 6 Abstract: This guide is intended for use in establishing basic duties and reports required of inspection personnel. It can be used for all types and sizes of projects but should be supplemented with additional...
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Uncertainties in Internal Radiation Dose Assessment NCRP Report Executive Summary: The objective of this Report is to review the current state-of-knowledge of uncertainties in internal dose assessments, including uncertainties in the measurements that are used to perform these assessments. In a previously published report (NCRP, 2007), the current state-of-knowledge of uncertainties in external radiation...
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Automated Ultrasonic Testing for Pipeline Girth Welds Description Olympus NDT, a global innovator in nondestructive testing instruments, is proud to announce the publication of NDT expert E. A. Ginzel’s Automated Ultrasonic Testing for Pipeline Girth Welds. This 366-page book provides an overview of the principles of automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) of girth welds, and...
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Manual of Concrete Inspection by ACI (American Concrete Institute) Abstract This manual is intended to guide, assist, and instruct concrete inspectors and others engaged in concrete construction and testing, including field engineers, construction superintendants, supervisors, laboratory and field technicians, and workers. Designers may also find the manual to be a valuable reference by using...
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Future of Electrical Energy Storage Descriptions The Future of Electrical Energy Storage is a management report that analyses the future of electrical energy storage and how the advancing use of renewable energy, particularly wind power, will change the perception of storage and lead to significant increase it its use. Understand the key drivers and...
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