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Statistical Concepts of a Measurement Process

Arithmetic Numbers and Measurement Numbers
Computation and Reporting of Results
Properties of Measurement Numbers
The Limiting Mean
Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation
Population and the Frequency Curve
The Normal Distribution
Estimates of Population Characteristics
Interpretation and Computation of Confidence Interval and

Limits
Precision and Accuracy
Index of Precision
Interpretation of Precision
Accuracy

Statistical Analysis of Measurement Data

Algebra for the Manipulation of Limiting Means and

Variances
Basic Formulas
Propagation of Error Formulas
Pooling Estimates of Variances
Component of Variance Between Groups
Comparison of Means and Variances
Comparison of a Mean with a Standard Value
Comparison Among Two or More Means
Comparison of Variances or Ranges
Control Charts Technique for Maintaining Stability and

Precision
Control Chart for Averages
Control Chart for Standard Deviations
Linear Relationship and Fitting of Constants by Least

Squares

Postscript on Statistical Graphics

Plots for Summary and Display of Data
Stem and Leaf
Box Plot
Plots for Checking on Models and Assumptions
Residuals
Adequacy of Model
Testing of Underlying Assumptions
Stability of a Measurement Sequence
Concluding Remarks

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Standard Practice for Shotcrete Ebook Free Download

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
References
Glossary
Background
Activities and Documentation
Point of Contact

Chapter2
Types of Shotcrete and Applications
Why Shotcrete
Applications
Shotcrete Processes
Fiber-Reinforced Shotcrete
Silica-Fume Shotcrete
Polymer-Modified Shotcrete
Accelerated Shotcrete

Chapter3
Materials, Proportioning, and Properties
Cementitious Materials
Aggregate
Water
Chemical Admixtures
Reinforcing Stee1
Fiber Reinforcement
Proportioning Shotcrete
Properties of Shotcrete

Chapter4
Equipment and Crew
General Equipment
Dry-Mix Process
Wet-Mix Process
Auxiliary Equipment
Special Equipment
Crew Composition

Chapter5
Preconstruction Testing and Evaluation
General
Nozzleman Certification
Mixture Proportioning Evaluation
Preconstruction Demonstration and Testing
Alternate Considerations

Chapter6
Placement
Preparations
Batching and Mixing
Shotcrete Application Techniques
Rebound
Finishing
Curing and Protection
Repair of Surface Defects

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Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines

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1. Introduction

2. Biodiesel Basics

2.1 What is Biodiesel?
2.2 Registration and Regulation
2.3 Benefits of Biodiesel Use
2.4 Drawbacks of Biodiesel Use
2.5 Biodiesel in Non-Transportation Applications

3. Biodiesel (B100)
3.1 Quality Specifications
3.2 Variation in Biodiesel Properties
3.3 B100 Energy Content
3.4 B100 Cold Flow Properties
3.5 B100 Cetane Number
3.6 B100 Stability
3.7 B100 Microbial Contamination
3.8 B100 Cleaning Effect
3.9 B100 Material Compatibility
3.10 Suggestions for Transporting B100
3.11 Suggestions for Using B100
3.12 B100 and NO Emissions

4. Using 20% Biodiesel Blends
4.1 B20 Cold flow
4.2 Blending Biodiesel to Make B20 or Lower Blends
4.3 B20 and Emissions
4.4 B20 Cleaning Effect
4.5 B20 Material Compatibility
4.6 Lubricity
4.7 B20 Stability

5. Warranty Issues
6. Taxes and Incentives
7. Safety, Health, and Environmental Issues
8. Using Biodiesel Under the Energy Policy Act
9. Frequently Asked Questions about Using Biodiesel
10. Information Resources
11. Glossary/definitions
12. Sample Biodiesel Material Safety Data Sheet

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Engineering Use of Geotextiles Free Ebook Download

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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Scope
References
Geotextile Types and Construction
Geotextile Durability
Seam Strength
Geotextile Functions and Applications

2. GEOTEXTILES IN PAVEMENT APPLICATIONS
Applications
Paved Surface Rehabilitation
Reflective Crack Treatment for Pavements
Separation and Reinforcement
Design for Separation
Geotextile Survivability
Design for Reinforcement

3. FILTRATION AND DRAINAGE
Water Control
Granular Drain Performance
Geotextile Characteristics Influencing Filter Functions
Piping Resistance

Permeability
Other Filter Considerations
Strength Requirements
Design and Construction Considerations

4. GEOTEXTILE REINFORCED EMBANKMENT ON SOFT FOUNDATION
General
Potential Embankment Failure Modes
Recommended Criteria
Example Geotextile-Reinforced Embankment Design
Bearing-Capacity Consideration

5. RAILROAD TRACK CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION
General
Material Selection
Application
Depth of Placement
Protective Sand Layer
Drainage
Typical Sections
Special Applications

6. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Erosion Control
Bank Erosion
Precipitation Runoff Collection and Diversion Ditches
Miscellaneous Erosion Control
Sediment Control

7. REINFORCED SOIL WALLS
Geotextile-Reinforced Soil Walls
Advantages of Geotextile-Reinforced Walls
Disadvantages of Geotextile- Reinforced Walls
Uses
General Considerations
Properties of Materials
Design Method
Design Procedure

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A Finite Element Scheme for Shock Capturing Ebook Free Download

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1. Introduction
Background
Basic Equation
Shock equations
shock relations in 2-D

2. Numerical Approach
Advective Dominated Flow
The Problem
Petrov-Galerkin formulation
Shock Capturing

3. Testing
Case 1: Analytic Shock Speed
Case 2 : Dam Break
Case 3 : 2-D Lateral Transition

4. Conclusions

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Soil Mechanics Free Ebook Download pdf

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CHAPT 1. IDENTIFICATION ID CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL ID ROCK
1. Introduction
2. Soil Deposits
3. Soil Identification
4. Soil Classification and Properties
5. Rock Classification and Properties
6. Special Materials

CHAPT 2. FIELD EXPLORATION, TESTING, AND INSTRUMENTATION
1. Introduction
2. Published Soil and Geological Maps
3. Remote Sensing Data Methods
4. Geophysical Methods
5. Soil Borings and Test Pit
6. Sampling
7. Penetration Resistance Tests
8. Groundwater Measurements
9. Measurement of Soil and Rock Properties In Situ
10. Field Instrumentation

CHAPT 3. LABORATORY TESTING
1. Introduction
2. Index Properties Tests
3. Permeability Tests
4. Consolidation Tests
5. Shear Strength Tests
6. Dynamic Testing
7. Tests on Compacted Soils
8. Tests on Rock

CHAPT 4. DISTRIBUTION OF STRESSES
1. Introduction
2. Stress Conditions at a Point
3. Stresses Beneath Structures and Embankments
4. Shallow Pipes and Conduits
5. Deep Underground Openings
6. Numerical Stress Analysis

CHAPT 5. ANALYSIS OF SETTLEMENT AND VOLUME EXPANSION
1. Introduction
2. Analysis of Stress Conditions
3. Instantaneous Settlement
4. Primary and Secondary Settlements
5. Tolerable and Differential Settlement
6. Methods of Reducing or Accelerating Settlement
7. Analysis of Volume Expansion

CHAPT 6. SEEPAGE AND DRAINAGE
1. Introduction
2. Seepage Analysis
3. Seepage Control by Cutoff
4. Design of Drainage Blanket and Filters
5. Wellpoint Systems and Deep Wells
6. Linings for Reservoirs and Pollution Control Facilities
7. Erosion Control

CHAPT 7. SLOPE STABILITY AND PROTECTION
1. Introduction
2. Types of Failures
3. Methods of Analysis
4. Effects of Soil Parameters and Groundwater on Stability
5. Slope Stabilization
6. Slope Protection

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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Cancellation
1.3 Training
1.4 Educational Program
1.5 Keeping As-Built Drawing Records
1.6 Manufacturers’instructions
1.7 Maintenance Program
1.8 Tool Requirement
1.8.1 Required Tools
1.9 safety

2 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GAS FIRED FURNACES
2.1 FUELs
2.2 Gas Burning Equipment
2.3 Atmospheric Gas valve
2.4 Light off
2.5 Pilot Burner
2.6 Combination Gas valve
2.7 Bimetal type pilot
2.8 Automatic Reignition
2.9 Low Gas Pressure Cutout
2.10 Heat Exchanger
2.11 Furnace Fan
2.12 Limit Switches
2.13 Millivoltage Systems
2.14 Electronic Ignition systems
2.15 Condensing Furnaces
2.16 Troublesooting Gas-Fired Furnaces

3 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL OIL-FIRED FURNACES
3.1 Oil-Fired System
3.2 Oil as a Fuel
3.3 Oil Combustion
3.4 Combustion Chamber
3.5 Heat exchanger
3.6 Draft
3.6.1 Draft Regulators
3.6.2 Flue and Chimney exhaust
3.7 Fuel Oil Burners
3.7.1 Flame-Retention Burners
3.8 Burner Motor
3.8.1 Primary Controls
3.8.2 Cadmium Cell Flame Detectors
3.8.3 stack Detector
3.8.4 Stepping the Stack control
3.8.5 Checkout procedure
3.9 Flue Gas Measurement and flue loss efficiency
3.9.1 Stack loss theory
3.9.1.1 Assumptions
3.9.2 Measurement Of carbon Dioxide Or oxygen
3.9.3 Other Carbon Dioxide Or oxygen Measurement Techniques
3.9.4 Measurement Of flue Gas Temperature
3.9.5 Smoke Measurement
3.9.6 draft
3.10 Maintenance
3.11 Troubleshooting

4 THERMOSTATS
4.1 Thermostats
4.2 Gas Furnace Electrical Circuits
4.3 Oil Furnace Electrical Circuits

5 ELECTRIC HEAT
5.1 Resistance Heating
5.2 Electric Furnace
5.3 Heating element
5.4 Operating Sequence
5.5 Element staging-Single-Stage thermostat
5.6 Blower control
5.7 Electric Furnace Electrical Circuits

6 STEAM AND Hot WATER SYSTEMS
6.1 One-Pipe Hot water System
6.2 Two-Pipe Water System
6.3 Control Of water Coils
6.4 Steam Piping
6.5 Condensate System
6.6 Condensate Piping
6.7 condensate Pumps
6.8 Pipe Expansion

7 STEAM TRAPS
7.1 Steam Trap
7.2 Steam trap Classifications
7.3 Steam trap Types
7.4 Selecting The type Of trap
7.5 Sizing Traps
7.6 Instalations Guidelines
7.7 Implementing Standards
7.8 Economic Benefits Of Proper Inspection And Maintenance
7.9 Establishing and Inspection and maintenance Program
7.10 Inspection Schedules
7.11 Safety Precautions
7.12 Inspection Methods
7.12.1 VIsual Observation
7.12.2 Sound Detection
7.12.3 Temperature Measurements
7.13 Inspection Procedures
7.14 Inspection for Misapplication
7.15 Trap Failures
7.16 Troubleshooting
7.17 Inspection Reports and Records
7.18 Trap Repair and Replacement
7.19 Shop Testing of Steam Traps

Section 8 HEAT PUMPS
8.1 Objective
8.2 Heat Pump Versus Electric Heat
8.3 Heat Pump Components
8.4 Four-Way Reversing Valve
8.5 Effect Of outside Temperature

Section 9 HEATING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
9.1 Motors and Drives
9.2 Filters
9.3 Gas Burners
9.4 Cleaning Of Heat Exchangers
9.5 Piloc Burner Orifices
9.6 Checking Draft
9.7 Controls

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Precipitation,Coagulation and Flocculation Free Ebook

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CHAPT 1 INTRODUCTION
Background
Scope

CHAPT 2 PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Theory and Discussion

CHAPT 3 HYDROXIDE PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of Hydroxide Precipitation
Hydroxide Precipitation Using Lime
Hydroxide Precipitation Using Caustic Soda
Hydroxide Precipitation Using Magnesium Oxide
Process Performance

CHAPT 4 SULFIDE PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of Sulfide Precipitation
Soluble Sulfide Precipitation (SSP)
Insoluble Sulfide Precipitation
Calcium Sulfide Precipitation

CHAPT 5 CARBONATE PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Advantages and Disadvantages of Carbonate Precipitation
Carbonate Precipitation Using Calcium Carbonate
Carbonate Precipitation Using Sodium Carbonate

CHAPT 6 OTHER PRECIPITATION
Introduction
Xanthate Precipitation
Combined Precipitation

CHAPT 7 COAGULATION AND FLOCCULATION
Introduction
Theory and Discussion

CHAPT 8 COAGULANTS, POLYELECTROLYTES, AND COAGULANT AIDS
Introduction
Inorganic Coagulants
Polyelectrolytes
Polyelectrolytes vs. Inorganic Coagulants
Coagulant Aids

Chapt 9 MIXING—GENERAL DISCUSSION AND THEORY
Introduction
Rapid Mixing
Rapid Mixing Vessel Considerations
Flucculation Mixing/Agitation

Chapt 10 TREATABILITY TESTING
Introduction
Determination of Optimum pH Level
Determination of Coagulant and Coagulant Aid Dosage Rates
Determination of Settling Rates
Determination of Sludge Characteristics
Oxidation Considerations (Iron and Manganese Removal)

Chapt 11 PRE-TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
Flow Equalization
Oil and Grease Removal
Chromium Reduction
Cyanide Destruction
Complexing/Chelating Agent Removal

Chapt 12 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Introduction
Equalization Tank/System
pH Control System
Tank/Reactors
Rapid Mixers
Flocculators/Agitators
Chemical Feed Equipment
Sludge Dewatering Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment

Chapt 13 P/C/F SYSTEM COSTS, STARTUP, AND OPERATIONS
Introduction
System Costs
Pre-Startup Checkouts
Pre-Startup Testing
Startup
Field Training
Shutdown
Operation and Maintenance Manual Updates
Operation

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