1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910452772603321

Autore

Magli Giulio <1964->

Titolo

Architecture, astronomy and sacred landscape in ancient Egypt / / Giulio Magli [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2013

ISBN

1-107-24164-2

1-139-89140-5

1-107-24784-5

1-107-25116-8

1-107-24867-1

1-139-42455-6

1-107-25033-1

1-107-24950-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xi, 272 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Disciplina

932/.01

Soggetti

Architecture, Egyptian

Archaeoastronomy - Egypt

Egypt Religion

Egypt History 332-30 B.C

Egypt Antiquities

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

A land for eternity -- A king who looks at the stars -- The lords of the horizon -- A mirage from Heliopolis -- Sons of the sun god -- The lost pyramid -- Renaissance at the winter solstice -- A valley for the kings -- The Horizon of the Aten -- The last of the greats.

Sommario/riassunto

This book examines the interplay between astronomy and dynastic power in the course of ancient Egyptian history, focusing on the fundamental role of astronomy in the creation of the pyramids and the monumental temple and burial complexes. Bringing to bear the analytical tools of archaeoastronomy, a set of techniques and methods that enable modern scholars to better understand the thought, religion and science of early civilizations, Giulio Magli provides in-depth



analyses of the pyramid complexes at Giza, Abusir, Saqqara and Dahshur, as well as of the Early Dynastic necropolis at Abydos and the magnificent new Kingdom Theban temples. Using a variety of data retrieved from study of the sky and measurements of the buildings, he reconstructs the visual, symbolic and spiritual world of the ancient Egyptians and thereby establishes an intimate relationship among celestial cycles, topography and architecture. He also shows how they were deployed in the ideology of the pharaoh's power in the course of Egyptian history.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910140560303321

Autore

Chandrasekaran V. C

Titolo

Rubber as a construction material for corrosion protection [[electronic resource] ] : a comprehensive guide for process equipment designers / / [by] V.C. Chandrasekaran

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, : Wiley, 2010

ISBN

1-282-65413-6

9786612654138

1-118-02930-5

1-61344-176-2

0-470-89319-2

0-470-89318-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (321 p.)

Collana

Wiley-Scrivener ; ; v.16

Disciplina

624.1894

691.9

Soggetti

Rubber

Building materials - Corrosion

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Rubber as a Construction Material for Corrosion Protection: A Comprehensive Guide for Process Equipment Designers; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1. Introduction - Background and Reasons for Using Rubber as a Construction Material; 2. Rubber Compounding;



3. Ebonite-Problems and Solutions; 4. Rubber Lining - Types and Application Procedures; 5. Rubbers and Their Relevant Properties for the Chemical and Mineral Processing Industries; 6. Design Considerations for Fabrication of Equipment Suitable for Rubber Lining; 7. Chemical Process Plants and Equipment

8. Processibility and Vulcanization Tests 9. Rubber to Metal Bonding; 10. Vulcanization Technology; 11. Rubber in Seawater Systems; 12. Rubber in Oil Field Environment; 13. Calendering of Rubber and Coated Rubber Sheets; 14. Moulding Technology; 15. Service Life of Rubber-lined Chemical Equipment; 16. Case Studies; Glossary of Terms; Appendix 1. ASTM Elastomer / Rubber Designations; Appendix 2. Properties of Specialty Rubbers; Appendix 3. Temperature-Pressure Equivalents of Saturated Steam; Appendix 4. List of Suppliers Who Publish Technical Literature on Rubbers and Chemicals; Bibliography

About the AuthorIndex

Sommario/riassunto

First book on rubber used as a construction material dedicated to the chemical process industry Despite the long history of rubber as a construction material, this book is a unique publication as it comprehensively looks at the material with respect to the anti-corrosion requirements of the multitude of industries where rubber is used, both on land and offshore. This guide documents how rubber reliably meets the threats of corrosion and contributes to the longevity of the equipment. Chapters on ebonite, natural, and synthetic rubbers, examine their relevant properties and chemical res