To this end this book is an attempt to bring together recent developments in the field, both from the materials science and mechanics perspective, in a single convenient volume.The central theme of the book is tailoring the interface ...

This guide clarifies the preparedness, response, & short-term recovery planning elements that warrant inclusion in emergency operations plans.

... analysis were used to study the spread of corrosion beneath an acrylic paint ... cause defects to form in the paint film . Phosp- hating reduces the ... between the polymer and substrate . Sulfur was identified in the corro- sion ...

Enough about the oil problem.

"While the energy sector is a primary target of efforts to arrest and reverse the growth of greenhouse gas emissions and lower the carbon footprint of development, it is also expected to be increasingly affected by unavoidable climate ...

The auto industry is facing tough competition and severe economic constraints.

The authors explore a more expansive approach to readiness assessments that goes beyond the narrow lens of operational readiness and considers a broader set of dimensions that could affect readiness outcomes.