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After the Blast

Author : Eric Wagner
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295746947
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (957 download)

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Download or read book After the Blast written by Eric Wagner and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 18, 1980, people all over the world watched with awe and horror as Mount St. Helens erupted. Fifty-seven people were killed and hundreds of square miles of what had been lush forests and wild rivers were to all appearances destroyed. Ecologists thought they would have to wait years, or even decades, for life to return to the mountain, but when forest scientist Jerry Franklin helicoptered into the blast area a couple of weeks after the eruption, he found small plants bursting through the ash and animals skittering over the ground. Stunned, he realized he and his colleagues had been thinking of the volcano in completely the wrong way. Rather than being a dead zone, the mountain was very much alive. Mount St. Helens has been surprising ecologists ever since, and in After the Blast Eric Wagner takes readers on a fascinating journey through the blast area and beyond. From fireweed to elk, the plants and animals Franklin saw would not just change how ecologists approached the eruption and its landscape, but also prompt them to think in new ways about how life responds in the face of seemingly total devastation.

Radioactive Fallout after Nuclear Explosions and Accidents

Author : Y.A. Izrael
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080540236
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Radioactive Fallout after Nuclear Explosions and Accidents written by Y.A. Izrael and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2002-06-20 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To achieve successful solutions to the problems resulting from local, distant and global radioactive fallout after nuclear explosions and accidents and to achieve successful retrospective analyses of the radiation conditions from recent observations, certain information is needed: the distribution of the exposure dose rate in the atmosphere and in a country; the distribution of radionuclides in natural environments and the nuclide composition of the radioactive fallout; the features of formation of the aerosol particle-carriers of the radioactivity and of the nuclide distribution of the particles of different sizes formed under different conditions; the processes involved in the migration of radioactive products in different zones and environments; the external and internal effects of nuclear radiation on human beings.This monograph is devoted to a number of these problems, namely, to studies of the radioactive fallout composition, the formation of the aerosol particles that transport the radioactive products and to the analysis of the external radiation doses resulting from nuclear explosions and/or accidents. Problems of restoration and rehabilitation of contaminated land areas are also touched upon in the monograph. To solve such problems one requires knowledge of the mobility of radionuclides, an understanding of their uptake by plants, their transportation within the food chain and finally their uptake by animal and/or human organisms.The results of many years of study of radioactive fallout from atmospheric and underground nuclear explosions and accidents are summarized in this book. It is intended for various specialists - geophysicists, ecologists, health experts and inspectors, as well as those who are concerned with radioactive contamination of natural environments.

A Vision of Regeneration : Reconstruction After the Halifax Explosion, 1917-1921

Author : Public Archives of Nova Scotia
Publisher : Halifax : Public Archives of Nova Scotia
ISBN 13 : 9780888712486
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book A Vision of Regeneration : Reconstruction After the Halifax Explosion, 1917-1921 written by Public Archives of Nova Scotia and published by Halifax : Public Archives of Nova Scotia. This book was released on 1992 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dust Explosions in the Process Industries

Author : Rolf K. Eckhoff
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080488749
Total Pages : 745 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Dust Explosions in the Process Industries written by Rolf K. Eckhoff and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-07-18 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unfortunately, dust explosions are common and costly in a wide array of industries such as petrochemical, food, paper and pharmaceutical. It is imperative that practical and theoretical knowledge of the origin, development, prevention and mitigation of dust explosions is imparted to the responsible safety manager. The material in this book offers an up to date evaluation of prevalent activities, testing methods, design measures and safe operating techniques. Also provided is a detailed and comprehensive critique of all the significant phases relating to the hazard and control of a dust explosion. An invaluable reference work for industry, safety consultants and students. - A completely new chapter on design of electrical equipment to be used in areas containing combustible/explosible dust - A substantially extended and re-organized final review chapter, containing nearly 400 new literature references from the years 1997-2002 - Extensive cross-referencing from the original chapters 1-7 to the corresponding sections of the expanded review chapter

Chicago and North Western Railway Company V. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Author :
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.W/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chicago and North Western Railway Company V. Commissioner of Internal Revenue written by and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Explosion Hazards in the Process Industries

Author : Rolf K. Eckhoff
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 : 012803274X
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Explosion Hazards in the Process Industries written by Rolf K. Eckhoff and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explosion Hazards in the Process Industries, Second Edition, delivers the most current and comprehensive content for today's process engineer. Process safety and petrochemical engineers inherently accept that there is a risk of explosions when working on process facilities such as plants and refineries. Yet many that enter this field do not have a fundamental starting point to understand the nature of explosions, and there are a lot of misconceptions and impartial information in the market. Explosion Hazards in the Process Industries, Second Edition, answers this need by providing engineers and consultants a go-to reference and training guide to understand the principles of explosions, what causes them, and how to mitigate and prevent them from reoccurring. Enhanced to include new chapters on BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosions), water vapor explosions, and destructive effects from accidental explosions, this guide continues to fulfill a comprehensive introduction to the subject, rounded out with new case studies, references, and a discussion on methods of hazard and risk analysis. - Eckoff, Dust Explosions in the Process Industries, 3rd Edition, 9780750676021, Jun 2003, $240.00 - Amyotte, An Introduction to Dust Explosions, 9780123970077, Jun 2013, $49.95 - Barton, Dust Explosion Prevention and Protection, 9780750675192, Mar 2002, $155.00 - Nolan, Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Handbook Principles, 3rd, 9780323313018, May 2014, $160.00

USITC Publication

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book USITC Publication written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Damage Assessment and Reconstruction after War or Natural Disaster

Author : Adnan Ibrahimbegovic
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9048123860
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (481 download)

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Book Synopsis Damage Assessment and Reconstruction after War or Natural Disaster by : Adnan Ibrahimbegovic

Download or read book Damage Assessment and Reconstruction after War or Natural Disaster written by Adnan Ibrahimbegovic and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-05-14 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1.1. SAFETY OF CIVIL STRUCTURES Society expects that the failure of civil structures is extremely rare and relies on the care and expertise of the professionals involved in the design, construction and maintenance of structures. This is in particular true for public technical systems such as transportation or energy supply systems and structures such as bridges. Structural safety may be defined as follows: “Adequate safety with respect to a hazard is ensured provided that the hazard is kept under control by appropriate measures or the risk is limited to an acceptable value. Absolute safety is not achievable.” It is thus not the structure as such that is designated safe but rather the people, goods and the environment in its surroundings. The continued use of existing structures is of great importance because the built environment is a huge economic and political asset, growing larger every year. Nowadays evaluation of the safety of existing structures is a major engineering task, and structural engineers are increasingly called upon to devise ways for extending the life of structures whilst observing tight cost constraints. Also, existing structures are expected to resist against accidental actions although they were not designed for. Engineers may apply specific methods for evaluation in order to preserve structures and to reduce a client’s expenditure. The ultimate goal is to limit construction intervention to a minimum, a goal that is clearly in agreement with the principles of sustainable development.

Building Safety: lessons from India's top 10 industrial Catastrophes

Author : Anand R.
Publisher : Anand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Safety: lessons from India's top 10 industrial Catastrophes written by Anand R. and published by Anand. This book was released on 2024-10-14 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industrial accidents have long been a part of modern industrial history, sometimes with devastating consequences that have reshaped industries, communities, and regulatory landscapes. Despite advancements in technology and safety protocols, when these systems fail, the resulting catastrophes can lead to tragic loss of life, environmental destruction, and lasting economic damage. This book examines ten of the most significant industrial disasters that have left profound impacts on the world. These events, spanning various industries such as manufacturing, chemical processing, and energy production, are more than just tragic stories—they are critical case studies in understanding the risks inherent in industrial operations. From large-scale explosions to toxic chemical releases, each chapter delves into the root causes of these disasters, their immediate and long-term effects, and the lessons learned from these failures. While these accidents are diverse in nature, they share common threads: lapses in safety, human error, regulatory shortcomings, and in some cases, unforeseen technical failures. By exploring these incidents, we aim to not only recount their dramatic impacts but also shed light on the weaknesses in safety systems that allowed such disasters to occur. Beyond their immediate aftermath, these industrial accidents often resulted in significant changes to safety regulations and operational standards, prompting industries to rethink their approaches to risk management. This book seeks to highlight the reforms and advancements made in the wake of these tragedies, illustrating how loss and disaster can drive meaningful progress. Ultimately, the goal of this book is to emphasize the importance of learning from these catastrophic events. Through understanding the factors that led to these accidents, industries can build more robust systems to prevent similar incidents in the future. Each of these ten disasters serves as a reminder that while progress and innovation are essential to industrial growth, safety, vigilance, and continuous improvement must always remain a priority to prevent history from repeating itself.

Blizzard of Glass

Author : Sally M. Walker
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 1466805102
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Blizzard of Glass written by Sally M. Walker and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour. One ship was loaded top to bottom with munitions and one held relief supplies, both intended for wartorn Europe. The resulting blast flattened two towns, Halifax and Dartmouth, and killed nearly 2,000 people. As if that wasn't devastating enough, a blizzard hit the next day, dumping more than a foot of snow on the area and paralyzing much-needed relief efforts. Fascinating, edge-of-your-seat storytelling based on original source material conveys this harrowing account of tragedy and recovery. This thoroughly-researched and documented book can be worked into multiple aspects of the common core curriculum.

The Great Halifax Explosion

Author : John U. Bacon
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006266655X
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (626 download)

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Download or read book The Great Halifax Explosion written by John U. Bacon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER The "riveting" (National Post) tick-tock account of the largest manmade explosion in history prior to the atomic bomb, and the equally astonishing tales of survival and heroism that emerged from the ashes “Enthralling. ... Gripping. ... A captivating and emotionally investing journey.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette After steaming out of New York City on December 1, 1917, laden with a staggering three thousand tons of TNT and other explosives, the munitions ship Mont-Blanc fought its way up the Atlantic coast, through waters prowled by enemy U-boats. As it approached the lively port city of Halifax, Mont-Blanc's deadly cargo erupted with the force of 2.9 kilotons of TNT—the most powerful explosion ever visited on a human population, save for HIroshima and Nagasaki. Mont-Blanc was vaporized in one fifteenth of a second; a shockwave leveled the surrounding city. Next came a thirty-five-foot tsunami. Most astounding of all, however, were the incredible tales of survival and heroism that soon emerged from the rubble. This is the unforgettable story told in John U. Bacon's The Great Halifax Explosion: a ticktock account of fateful decisions that led to doom, the human faces of the blast's 11,000 casualties, and the equally moving individual stories of those who lived and selflessly threw themselves into urgent rescue work that saved thousands. The shocking scale of the disaster stunned the world, dominating global headlines even amid the calamity of the First World War. Hours after the blast, Boston sent trains and ships filled with doctors, medicine, and money. The explosion would revolutionize pediatric medicine; transform U.S.-Canadian relations; and provide physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who studied the Halifax explosion closely when developing the atomic bomb, with history's only real-world case study demonstrating the lethal power of a weapon of mass destruction. Mesmerizing and inspiring, Bacon's deeply-researched narrative brings to life the tragedy, bravery, and surprising afterlife of one of the most dramatic events of modern times.

Nitromethane from the People's Republic of China

Author : United States International Trade Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Nitromethane from the People's Republic of China written by United States International Trade Commission and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Safety Maintenance & Production

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Safety Maintenance & Production written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Nitromethane from the People's Republic of China

Author : DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780788107764
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Nitromethane from the People's Republic of China written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the product, the U.S. market (shipments, inventories, employment, etc.), financial experience of U.S. producers, pricing, lost sales and lost revenues, and much more. Over 30 charts, tables and graphs.

Orthopedics in Disasters

Author : Nikolaj Wolfson
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662489503
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Download or read book Orthopedics in Disasters written by Nikolaj Wolfson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first to address specifically the mechanisms and treatment of orthopedic injuries due to natural disasters and other mass casualty events. Casualty management is discussed in a range of contexts, from earthquakes and tsunamis to terror attacks and combat situations. Organizational aspects are addressed, general treatment principles are documented, and the management of a variety of orthopedic injuries is described with the aid of numerous illustrations. The book will serve as an invaluable source of practical knowledge for a broad spectrum of medical and other staff, including emergency personnel, orthopedic and trauma surgeons, general practitioners, medical students, and professionals working for the military, government bodies, and NGOs.

The Blast Furnace and Steel Plant

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 906 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book The Blast Furnace and Steel Plant written by and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 906 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction

Author : Donald F. Knutson
Publisher : SAE International
ISBN 13 : 0768099579
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction written by Donald F. Knutson and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction is a unique title which addresses important aspects of investigating crashes, who does this kind of work, and how a healthy attitude and open mind are required to properly perform investigations. It also discusses what to expect from the on-scene part of the investigation, and the fundamental approaches to common types of wreckage reconstruction. Written by Don Knutson, a veteran of this industry, Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction is intended for the practitioner, student, or those who are simply curious about how aircraft wreckage is reconstructed. Full references are provided in the various chapters for additional reading and research. Many examples of aircraft crash scenarios and circumstances are presented in a "generic" form but relate to actual investigations, which should prove as a useful investigative resource whether you are an apprentice or an experience professional with a government aviation agency (NTSB, AAIB, FAA, etc.), an aircraft/engine/component manufacturer, military branch, insurance company, law enforcement agency, or a law firm. Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction is a must-read book for all who are passionate about the subject and want to understand how this activity actually happens in the field.