Author: Timothy Kusky
Publisher: Greenwood
Keywords: hazards, disasters, sourcebooks, sourcebook, geological
Number of Pages: 312
Published: 2003-04-30
List price: $79.95
ISBN-10: 1573564699
ISBN-13: 9781573564694
From tidal waves and sandstorms to lava flows and glaciers, natural geological processes are often hazardous to human life. This book examines the scientific principles behind these processes, explaining how and why they pose a frequent threat.
Author: Nigel Hyatt
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: hazards, analysis, identification, risk, hazop, pha, guidelines, process
Number of Pages: 474
Published: 2003-03-03
List price: $219.95
ISBN-10: 0849319099
ISBN-13: 9780849319099
This unique manual is a comprehensive, easy-to-read overview of hazards analysis as it applies to the process and allied industries. The book begins by building a background in the technical definition of risk, past industrial incidents and their impacts, ensuing legislation, and the language and terms of the risk field. It addresses the different types of structured analytical techniques for conducting Process Hazards Analyses (PHA), provides a "What If" checklist, and shows how to organize and set up PHA sessions. Other topics include layout and siting considerations, Failure Modes and Effec
Author: Harry Phili
Publisher: Inst of Chemical Engineers UK
Keywords: major, hazards, working, party, icheme, monograph, overpressure, assessment, process, industries, report, explosions, panel
Number of Pages: 80
Published: 1994-05-01
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0852953151
ISBN-13: 9780852953150
Monograph summarizing what is currently known about explosions in the process industries and the simple methods used to assess their effects. Paper. IChemE, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, is the center for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members. Some of the areas we publish in include: -Safety in the process industries - the BP Process Safety
Authors:Edward B. Nuhfer, Richard J. Proctor, Paul H. Moser,
Publisher: Amer Inst of Professional
Keywords: geologic, hazards, guide, soils, earthquakes, volcanoes, swelling, including, understanding, citizens, asbestos, radon
Number of Pages: 134
Published: 1993-04-01
List price: $24.00
ISBN-10: 0933637101
ISBN-13: 9780933637108
If you have wondered about the actual dangers of asbestos, radon, earthquakes, etc., that are mentioned but not explained very well in the news, then this book is certainly for you. The book was commissioned by the AIPG to give readers knowledge that will save lives and dollars. It explains geologic hazards, the risks these hazards pose, and how professional geologists help to mitigate these risks. The book was written for non-scientists, especially planners, contractors, homeowners, elected officials, insurance underwriters, lenders and financiers, realtors, science teachers, and stu
Authors:Dennis Mileti, A Joseph Henry Press book,
Publisher: Joseph Henry Press
Keywords: disasters, hazards, natural, sustainability, series, hazardous, world, building, states, design, reassessment, united, reducing, loss
Number of Pages: 376
Published: 1999-05-18
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 0309063604
ISBN-13: 9780309063609
"Disasters by Design" provides an alternative and sustainable way to view, study, and manage hazards in the United States that would result in disaster-resilient communities, higher environmental quality, inter- and intragenerational equity, economic sustainability, and improved quality of life. This volume provides an overview of what is known about natural hazards, disasters, recovery, and mitigation, how research findings have been translated into policies and programs; and a sustainable hazard mitigation research agenda. Also provided is an examination of past disaster losses and hazards m
Author: Edward Bryant
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: hazards, natural
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2005-02-21
List price: $44.99
ISBN-10: 0521537436
ISBN-13: 9780521537438
This updated new edition presents a comprehensive, inter-disciplinary analysis of the complete range of natural hazards. Edward Bryant describes and explains how hazards occur, examines prediction methods, considers recent and historical hazard events and explores the social impact of such disasters. Supported by over 180 maps, diagrams and photographs, this standard text is an invaluable guide for students and professionals in the field. First Edition Hb (1991): 0-521-37295-X First Edition Pb (1991): 0-521-37889-3
Author: Peter Bruce
Publisher: Boldre Marine
Keywords: hazards, solent
Number of Pages: 82
Published: 2001-05-30
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 187168031X
ISBN-13: 9781871680317
