Abstract: Dispute resolution in the construction industry in Ireland is about to change radically with the introduction of the new Public Works forms of contract. Traditionally, Ireland has had an image of being able to resolve ...

Abstract: Technological advances in communication provide many opportunities that are not readily available to the practicing engineer for training, continuing education, and self‐improvement needed to keep pace with his chosen ...

Abstract: A study designed to point out the effect of the frequently sharp CT-MT boundary, herein called the ?dry line,? on thunderstorm development was undertaken using synoptic surface charts, upper air soundings, 500-mb charts, ...

Abstract: Professional societies recognize the need for the continuous dialogue between practitioners and educators to assure graduates are able to fulfill organizational goals and objectives when selected for employment. Techniques ...

Abstract: A three-dimensional numerical model is described. The variation through the depth of the dependent variables, other than the sea surface elevation, is expressed in terms of an arbitrary set of basis functions, giving a ...

Abstract: Observations of the spectrum of Venus have been carried out in an effort to identify possible minor atmospheric constituents. A search was made for water vapor near 8200Å, C3O2 below 3500Å, two unidentified absorptions ...

Abstract: An analysis is presented which allows prediction of closed-cycle OTEC power plant system response and control. Two basic operational control schemes are presented, which are primarily related to ...

Abstract: The normal periodic turnover of bone is referred to as remodeling. In remodeling, old or damaged bone is removed during a ‘resorption’ phase and new bone is formed in its place during a ...