ASME

Design of hazardous mechanical structures, systems and components for extreme loads.

For structural-mechanical engineers, this volume examines the safe design of mechanical structures, systems, and components in hazardous facilities so that they can withstand extreme loads, both those that are man-induced or those resulting from external natural phenomena. It includes first order definition of the loads and analysis procedures for nuclear, petrochemical, and biomedical facilities. Coverage encompasses design classifications and safety goals, risk- based and risk-informed SSC Design Basis, generalized load phenomena, and the design acceptance criteria of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and others. Other topics discussed are earthquake design and natural hazard phenomena, external blast and high energy system SSC rupture loads, the vibration response of fluid distribution systems, buried tunnels, vaults, and piping, and quality assurance and control. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Team building.

Intended for project managers, this practical guide describes teams as work units in which decisions are shared, the rules are internally established, and the rewards are shared by all. The author discusses approaches to team change and inspiration, the importance of team diversity, the development of self-directed teams, and the need for building virtual teams. No index is provided. (Annotation ©2006 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)