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eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 2014
ISBN: 978-0-8031-7617-1
... by economic considerations. Using ASTM Standard Practices, we demonstrate the economic performance of sprinklers is primarily driven by the (1) physical performance of sprinklers in terms of fatalities avoided, (2) value of a statistical life (VSL), (3) time value of money (discount rate), (4) insurance...
eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 1996
ISBN-10: 0-8031-2037-0
ISBN: 978-0-8031-2037-2
... The use of Concrete Masonry (CM) for low-cost housing in Colombia is influenced by local physical, technical, economic and social conditions; some of which can exist in other places in different combinations. Even though it is difficult to talk about special national achievements...
eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 1991
ISBN-10: 0-8031-1411-7
ISBN: 978-0-8031-1411-1
... and international economic consequences. materials databases computers materials data banks benefits CODATA cost-benefits economics international cooperation management marketing materials databases user needs Anthony J. Barrett ~ The Benefits and Economic Consequences of Materials Property...
eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 1991
ISBN-10: 0-8031-1420-6
ISBN: 978-0-8031-1420-3
..., energy conservation is not a single focus point. It is constantly being challenged as to whether it is cost-effective. In that environment development of new energy standards has incorporated economic analysis as a basis for setting the criteria. The objective of this paper is to present the economic...
eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 1990
ISBN-10: 0-8031-1394-3
ISBN: 978-0-8031-1394-7
..., are taken into account. The Pharmaceutical Price Regulation Scheme is briefly explained, as well as the likely effect of the scheme on savings in the use of volatile agents. anesthesia gases monitoring economics equipment consumables Clive S. Bray ~ Economics of Anesthetic Gas Monitoring...
eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 1990
ISBN-10: 0-8031-1406-0
ISBN: 978-0-8031-1406-7
... an important part in solving corrosion problems. Typical concerns are listed, and the importance of planning and preparation is emphasized. corrosion testing evaluation public safety cost economics materials performance infrastructure transportation automobiles aging aircraft reinforcing steel...
eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 1990
ISBN-10: 0-8031-1292-0
ISBN: 978-0-8031-1292-6
... economics building performance costs-in-use durability economics facility facility serviceability future history ISO offices performance performance concept personnel productivity service life serviceability standards terminology whole building performance Wayne P. Ellis, FASTM...
eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 1988
ISBN-10: 0-8031-0991-1
ISBN: 978-0-8031-0991-9
... It is widely recognized that vertebrate pests cause serious economic losses by reducing agricultural production and by adding to production costs when control programs are conducted. Despite this, most vertebrate pest control programs are implemented without accurate knowledge of the potential...
eBook Chapter
Series: ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 1982
ISBN-10: 0-8031-0611-4
ISBN: 978-0-8031-0611-6
... The technology for the use of residue from municipal incinerators in highway construction has been developed over a number of years in conjunction with studies performed for the Federal Highway Administration's Materials Division. This study focuses on an evaluation of the economic factors...