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Coal Preparationby Joseph W. Leonard
SME 1991; US$ 99.00This reference continues to be the industry standard for the coal industry. Chapters cover chemical/physical properties and marketing; preliminary design considerations; coal preparation costs; pre-preparation; size reduction; sizing; concentration; dewatering; post preparation/storage and loading; process control; plant waste and environmental considerations; sampling and analysis, and utilization. more...
Principles of Mineral Processingby Maurice C. Fuerstenau; Kenneth N. Han
SME 2003; US$ 124.00This comprehensive reference examines all aspects of mineral processing, from the handling of raw materials to separation strategies to the remediation of waste products. The book incorporates state-of-the-art developments in the fields of engineering, chemistry, computer science, and environmental science and explains how these disciplines contribute to the ultimate goal of producing minerals and metals economically from ores. The book is an indispensable textbook for students of mineral processing and hydrometallurgy, and a practical reference for seasoned industry professionals interested in improving operational efficiencies. Chapters include introduction, particle characterization, size reduction and liberation, size separation, movement... more...
Rock Slope Stabilityby Charles A. Kliche
SME 1999; US$ 89.00Whether you?re involved in surface mine design, surface mine production, construction, education, or regulation, this is an important book for your library. It describes the basic rock slope failure modes and methods of analysis??both kinematic and kinetic techniques. Chapters include geotechnical and geomechanical analysis techniques, hydrology, rock slope stabilization techniques, and geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring. Numerous examples, drawings, and photos enhance the text. more...
Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Designby Deepak Malhorta
SME 2009; US$ 129.00The key to building better and more reliable plants is staying abreast of new technologies and equipment improvements. Whether you?re an aspiring engineering student or a seasoned practitioner, you won?t find a more comprehensive or more up-to-date resource than Recent Advances in Mineral Processing Plant Design. A compilation of engaging and insightful papers from the prestigious 2009 plant design conference, this volume is a sequel to Mineral Processing Plant Design, Practice, and Control, an industry standard published in 2002. more...
Aluminium Design and Constructionby John Dwight
Spon Press 1998; US$ 240.00Provides a practical design guide to the structural use of aluminium. The first chapters outline basic aluminium technology and the advantages of using aluminium in many structural applications. more...
Constructional Steel Designby Joan Johnston; R. Bjorhovde; J.E. Harding
Spon Press 1992; US$ 500.00Constructional Steel Design presents state-of-the-art knowledge on the design of steel structures. Independent of national design codes, subjects include materials aspects of steel as well as metallurgy, fatigue, corrosion, inspection, fire protection, element behaviour and strength. more...
Global Restructuring of the Steel Industryby Dr Amiya Kumar Bagchi; Anthony P. D'Costa
Routledge 1999; US$ 190.00Using case studies from USA, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and India, this work explains how and why the steel industry has shifted from the advanced capitalist countries to the late industrializing countries. more...
Welding Metallurgyby Sindo Kou
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 184.00Updated to include new technological advancements in welding Uses illustrations and diagrams to explain metallurgical phenomena Features exercises and examples An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department. more...
High Integrity Die Casting Processesby Edward J. Vinarcik
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 150.00"It's about time that a practicing engineer with casting and academic experience has written a book that provides answers to questions about squeeze casting and semi-solid molding/forming that many engineers and students of casting need answered." —Joseph C. Benedyk, PhD, Consultant and retired technical director, Alcoa High Integrity Die Casting Processes provides a comprehensive look at the concepts behind advanced die casting technologies, including vacuum die casting, squeeze casting, and several variants of semi-solid metalworking. Practical applications for these processes are illustrated in numerous case studies. This single-source reference tool presents the latest material in five sections: Basic concepts of die casting... more...
Aluminum Structuresby J. Randolph Kissell; Robert L. Ferry
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 185.00On the First Edition: "The book is a success in providing a comprehensive introduction to the use of aluminum structures . . . contains lots of useful information." — Materials & Manufacturing Processes "A must for the aluminum engineer. The authors are to be commended for their painstaking work." — Light Metal Age Technical guidance and inspiration for designing aluminum structures Aluminum Structures, Second Edition demonstrates how strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum opens up a whole new world of design possibilities for engineering and architecture professionals. Keyed to the revised Specification for Aluminum Structures of the 2000 edition of the Aluminum Design Manual , it provides quick look-up... more...









