Due to its unique properties, concrete is one of the most common construction materials. Nonetheless, it has its limitations, such as being permeable and prone to cracking issues. For this reason, the ...

Diaphragm valves get their name from a flexible disc which comes into contact with a seat at the top of the valve body to form a seal. A diaphragm is a flexible, pressure responsive element that ...

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Wireways are designed to protect cables from environmental contaminants such as dust, dirt, oil, and moisture. Wireways—sometimes known as "troughs" or "gutters" within the electrical contracting ...

This chapter is an introduction to regression and procedures for finding the best curve to fit a set of data. We will discuss linear and parabolic regression, and regression with power series ...

Gate valves (also known as knife valves or slide valves) are linear motion valves in which a flat closure element slides into the flow stream to provide shut-off. They are one of the most common ...

Filled with examples of applications, drawings, graphs, and tables to show the function and performance of the equipment, this practical guide contains valuable shortcut methods, rules of thumb and ...

Ball valves are quarter-turn, straight-through valves that have a round closure element with matching rounded seats that permit uniform sealing stress. The valve gets its name from the ball that ...

Electric brakes are devices that use an electrical current or magnetic actuating force to slow or stop the motion of a rotating component. They are used in industrial and vehicular braking ...

ISO or intermodal containers are used for the intermodal transport of freight. They are manufactured according to specifications from the International Orginization for Standardization (ISO) and are ...

Check valves are self-activating safety valves that permit gases and liquids to flow in only one direction. The purpose of a check valve is to prevent process flow from reversing in the system which ...

Electrical surges can damage all sorts of equipment if the surges are not handled properly. RF surge suppressors protect radio frequency equipment by either filtering out or intercepting high voltage ...