Springer Reliability Engineering

A Modern Approach

By: Balbir S. Dhillon

Write A Review

Paperback | 1 July 2012

At a Glance

Paperback
204 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
23.37 x 15.49 x 1.09

Paperback

$249.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $62.44 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

Mine Safety combines detailed information on safety in mining with methods and mathematics that can be used to preserve human life.

By compiling various recent research results and data into one volume, Mine Safety eliminates the need to consult many diverse sources in order to obtain vital information. Chapters cover a broad range of topics, including: human factors and error in mine safety, mining equipment safety, safety in offshore industry and programmable electronic mining system safety.

They are written in such a manner that the reader requires no previous knowledge to understand their contents. Examples and solutions are given at appropriate places, and there are numerous problems to test the reader's comprehension.

Mine Safety will prove useful for many individuals, including engineering and safety professionals working in the mining industry, researchers, instructors, and undergraduate and graduate students in the field of mining engineering.

Industry Reviews

From the reviews:

Dhillon (Univ. of Ottawa, Canada) is an authority who has written and lectured throughout the world on topics in engineering management. Here, he provides an extremely comprehensive book on mine safety, which features uniquely important sections on the basics and elements of mathematical models that are involved in safety analysis... A comprehensive list of information sources on mine safety and an extensive bibliography support the book's value as a reference acquisition. Considering the current impact of fatal accidents in the world's pivotal mining industries, this work will be a fundamental resource for college libraries that serve students in science, engineering, and technology. Summing Up: Highly recommended. CHOICE (November 2010)

"The main objective of this book is to consolidate the desired safety information and to provide up-to-date information on mine safety. The book is comprised of 11 chapters. ... The topics in the book are covered in such a manner that the reader requires no previous knowledge to understand the contents. The book also includes an extensive list of references on mine safety." (International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, Vol. 25 (1), March, 2011)

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.