Ice Guard

Ice Guard

Author: Steve Lyons

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844166725

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After an order to withdraw Imperial troops from the ice world of Cressida, a band of Valhallan Ice Warriors are sent on a rescue mission to find a stranded Imperial dignitary. But the occupying Chaos forces are everywhere and the soldiers are in danger of being afflicted by the dark powers at work on Cressida.


Forensic Engineering

Forensic Engineering

Author: Stephen E. Petty

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021-09-23

Total Pages: 909

ISBN-13: 1000414523

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Serving as a comprehensive resource that builds a bridge between engineering disciplines and the building sciences and trades, Forensic Engineering: Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial Structures, Second Edition provides an extensive look into the world of forensic engineering. Focusing on investigations associated with insurance industry claims, the book describes methodologies for performing insurance-related investigations, including the causation and origin of damage to residential and commercial structures and/or unhealthy interior environments and adverse effects on the occupants of these structures. Edited by an industry expert with more than 40 years of experience and contributors with more than 100 years of experience in the field, the book takes the technical aspects of engineering and scientific principles and applies them to real-world issues in a nontechnical manner. The book provides readers with the experiences, investigation methodologies, and investigation protocols used in and derived from thousands of forensic engineering investigations. FEATURES Covers 24 topics in forensic engineering based on thousands of actual field investigations Provides a proven methodology based on engineering and scientific principles, experience, and common sense to determine the causes of forensic failures pertaining to residential and commercial properties Includes references to many codes, standards, technical literature, and industry best practices Illustrates detailed and informative examples utilizing color photographs and figures for industry best practices as well as to identify improper installations Combines information from a multitude of resources into one succinct, easy-to-use guide This book details proven methodologies based on over 10,000 field investigations in which the related strategies can be practically applied and appreciated by both professionals and laymen alike.


Report

Report

Author: United States. Army. Office of the Chief of Engineers

Publisher:

Published: 1901

Total Pages: 994

ISBN-13:

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