Bøker av J. Paul Guyer

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and system operators interested in distillation and condensation techniques for desalination of water. Here is what is discussed: 1. SITE SELECTION, 2. WATER SOURCE SELECTION, 3. GENERAL PROCESS SELECTION, 4. DISTILLATION/CONDENSATION TECHNIQUES.

Introductory technical guidance for civil and environmental engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and facility managers interested in onsite wastewater treatment processes. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. CONVENTIONAL SYSTEMS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS3. SUBSURFACE WASTEWATER INFILTRATION4. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS5. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONTINGENCYOPTIONS6. SEPTIC TANKS7. SAND/MEDIA FILTERS8. AEROBIC TREATMENT UNITS.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and treatment plant operators interested in methods and techniques for disposal of contaminated hazardous soil. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ONSITE DISPOSAL, 3. DEEP WELL INJECTION, 4. OFFSITE DISPOSAL, 5. LANDFILLS, 6. DEEP WELL INJECTION OFFSITE

Introductory technical guidance for civil and environmental engineers and construction managers interested in monitoring wells for contaminated soil sites. Here is what is discussed:1. DRILLING OPERATIONS PHYSICAL SECURITY2. DRILLING SAFETY AND UNDERGROUND UTILITY DETECTION3. PERMITS, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION, AND RIGHTS-OF-ENTRY4. SITE GEOLOGIST5. EQUIPMENT7. RECIRCULATION TANKS AND SUMPS. DRILLING METHODS8. MATERIALS

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, landscape architects and other professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in learning about the hydro-mulching method for landscaping.

This publication provides technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers for design loads for marine piers and wharves.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and waste management managers interested in solid waste management technologies. Here is what is discussed:1. TYPES OF TECHNOLOGIES2. RECOMMENDED OPERATION PROCEDURES.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in shotcrete technology. Shotcrete is a construction method for application of concrete materials using a hose-and-nozzle system.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in planning and design of small boat harbors. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. WATER BODY DESIGNATIONS, 3. BASIN DESIGN, 4. BASIN OPERATING CRITERIA.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, construction managers and maintenance personnel interested in thermal coating systems for various infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THERMAL SPRAYING, 2. CHARACTERISTICS OF THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS, 3. TYPES OF THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS, 4. THERMAL SPRAY PROCESSES, 5. THERMAL SPRAY USES, 6. THERMAL SPRAY MATERIALS, 7. THERMAL SPRAY COATING COST AND SERVICE LIFE.

This publication provides professional engineers and construction managers with introductory technical guidance for evaluating alternatives for hazardous waste cleanup projects.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in earthwork design and construction for foundations of buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS, 2. BACKFILL OPERATIONS, 3. SPECIFICATION PROVISIONS, 4. CONSTRUCTION CONTROL.

This publication provides an introduction to environmental considerations in design of deep draft navigation projects such as channels, canals and waterways. Here is what is discussed: 1. CIRCULATION AND WATER QUALITY, 2. PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SALINITY INTRUSION, 3. SEDIMENTATION EFFECTS, 4. BIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS, 5. DREDGING EFFECTS CONSIDERATIONS, 6. ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers ad other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of pumping stations such as those associated with flood control and water resources projects. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS3. ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY4. STATION DESIGN5. EQUIPMENT SELECTION6. SUMP DESIGN7. DISCHARGE ARRANGEMENT8. STATION AUXILIARIES9. PLATES.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in analysis procedures for seismic design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. LINEAR ELASTIC STATIC PROCEDURE, 3. LINEAR ELASTIC DYNAMIC PROCEDURE, 4. NONLINEAR STATIC PROCEDURE, 5. NONLINEAR DYNAMIC PROCEDURE, 6. ALTERNATIVE RATIONAL ANALYSES

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in analysis of multiple relief well systems for controlling groundwater. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL EQUATIONS, 2. EMPIRICAL METHOD, 3. CIRCULAR SOURCE, 4. WELLS ADJACENT TO INFINITE LINE SOURCE WITH IMPERVIOUSTOP STRATUM, 5. INFINITE LINE OF WELLS, 6. TOP STRATUM CONDITIONS, 7. INFINITE LINE OF WELLS, IMPERVIOUS TOP STRATUM, 8. WELL FACTORS, 9. INFINITE LINE OF WELLS, IMPERVIOUS TOP STRATUM OF FINITE LENGTH, 10. INFINITE LINE OF WELLS, IMPERVIOUS TOP STRATUM EXTENDING TO BLOCKED EXIT, 11. INFINITE LINE OF WELLS, DISCHARGE BELOW GROUND SURFACE, 12. INFINITE LINE OF WELLS, NO TOP STRATUM, 13. FINITE WELL LINES, INFINITE LINE SOURCE

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in construction of airfields in snow and ice where conventional airfield runways (i.e. concrete, gravel) cannot be constructed. This situation occurs primarily in the Antarctic. Here is what is discussed: 1. DIMENSIONAL CRITERIA, 2. SNOW/ICE SURFACE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND STRUCTURAL EVALUATION CRITERIA, 3. AIRFIELD MARKINGS.

This publication provides civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers with introductory technical guidance on design and construction of aggregate surface pavements. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. ENTRANCES, EXITS, AND SEGMENTS, 3. THICKNESS CRITERIA (NON-FROST AREAS), 4. FROST AREA CONSIDERATIONS, 5. SURFACE COURSE REQUIREMENTS, 6. COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS, 7. DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS, 8. DESIGN EXAMPLES, 9. DESIGN OF AGGREGATE SURFACED ROADS.

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and system operators interested in pumps and drivers used in water supply systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW, 2. REFERENCES, 3. PUMPS, 4. ACCESSORIES, 5. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in compressed air systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. AIR INTAKE, 3. AIR COMPRESSORS, 4. AIR DISCHARGE PIPE, 5. AFTERCOOLERS AND SEPARATORS, 6. AIR DRYER, 7. AIR RECEIVER, 8. PIPING, 9. GENERAL DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES, 10. REFERENCES.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in uplift and anchoring of hydraulic structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. UPLIFT PRESSURES DUE TO SEEPAGE, 3. DESIGN UPLIFT FOR GRAVITY DAMS, 4. DESIGN UPLIFT FOR NAVIGATION LOCKS, 5. DESIGN UPLIFT FOR OTHER STRUCTURES, 6. ANCHORING STRUCTURES.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and others interested in high temperature water heating plats and distribution.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in railroad trackage. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. ROADWAY3. BALLAST AND SUB-BALLAST4. TIES5. TRACK6. RUNNING TRACK GRADE AND ALIGNMENT7. TURNOUTS AND CROSSOVERS8. HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSINGS9. TRACKAGE IN PAVEMENT10. SIDINGS11. WAREHOUSE TRACKAGE12. TRACK SCALES13. YARDS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil and mechanical engineers interested in operation and maintenance of water distribution system pumps. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. PUMPS3. OPERATION OF PUMPS4. PUMP MAINTENANCE5. PUMP DRIVERS6. ACCESSORIES7. RECORDKEEPING8. PUMP SAFETY9. MOTOR AND ENGINE SAFETY.

Introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers interested in exterior electric power distribution. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS3. DESIGN CRITERIA4. DIRECTIONAL BORING5. BEST PRACTICES - GENERAL ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS.

This publication provides technical guidance for professional engineers, construction managers and landfill operators interested in the design, construction and operation of landfill gas treatment systems.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in water stops and seals to control water at a variety of infrastructure features such as dams, reservoirs and flood control structures. Here is what is discussed:1. JOINTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS2. WATERSTOPS3. PREFORMED COMPRESSION SEALS4. MISCELLANEOUS SEALANTS5. DESIGN6. SAMPLING7. QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTING AND SPECIFICATIONS.