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Chris Ealing - Seismic Design for Engineering Plant - 9781860583643 - V9781860583643
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Seismic Design for Engineering Plant

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Description for Seismic Design for Engineering Plant Hardcover. The importance of continuous research into Seismic Design for Engineering Plant can never be underestimated. Earthquake disaster prevention is an area requiring ingenious solutions to its unique problems. The benefits of sharing information from developments in this field are also of vital importance. This book discusses about this topic. Editor(s): Ealing, Chris; MacFarlane, John. Num Pages: 214 pages, indexes. BIC Classification: RBC; TH; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 164 x 19. Weight in Grams: 628.
The importance of continuous research into Seismic Design for Engineering Plant can never be underestimated. Earthquake disaster prevention is a fascinating area requiring ingenious solutions to its unique problems. The benefits of sharing information from developments in this field are also of vital importance.

This new book describes and assesses the seismic requirements for different types of structures. In focussing on nuclear chemical plants critical guidance is given on design and cost-effective methods. Bringing together valuable experience from a wide range of disciplines, this important volume covers an informative selection of topics.

Contents include:

  • Introduction to Seismic Design
  • Expected accelerations ... Read more
  • The practical aspects of designing and assessing mechanical handling equipment for seismic events
  • Nuclear safety requirements for travelling cranes
  • Overview of vessel seismic design
  • Seismic qualification of existing pipework in UK nuclear power plants
  • Construction of a three-dimensional, large-scale shaking table land development of core technology

The contributors to this book are experts in their field whether they are from the nuclear, academic, governmental, or engineering consultant sectors. Their experienced and informed contributions will highlight and explore the most recent developments and challenges facing this highly relevant field of mechanical engineering.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781860583643
SKU
V9781860583643
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Chris Ealing
Chris Ealing graduated in 1964 after a student apprenticeship with English Electric. His career has been spent with design, manufacture, and construction contracting companies serving the civil nuclear power industry. He progressed from design engineer to design manager, business director, and finally engineering director before retiring in 2000. While not a seismic specialist, experience of projects with a seismic requirement ... Read more

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