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Smart technology as applied to bridges / by Zuk, William.(CARDINAL)191339; Virginia Transportation Research Council.(CARDINAL)195142;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 15-18).Final report.A smart bridge is one that senses some significant condition of its environment or behavior and then automatically reacts to that condition. This report presents an overview of the subject, describing how emerging technologies are making it possible for bridges to be smart in a variety of ways. Special attention is paid to sensors, materials, and control systems, the applications of which are important for smart bridges.
Subjects: Technical reports.; Bridges; Detectors.; Intelligent transportation systems.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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World art / by Nicholson, Sue,1961-(CARDINAL)353691;
"This book guides young artists on creating craft projects from cultures around the world, including Chinese calligraphy, African ceremonial masks, Indonesian shadow puppets, and Indian Rangoli designs"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Art; Handicraft.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Biomimicry : inventions inspired by nature by Lee, Dora,1968-(CARDINAL)597978; Thompson, Margot,1965-(CARDINAL)598269;
Learning from Mother Nature -- Nature thought of it first -- Why should we copy nature? -- Shaped for survival -- Smart structures -- Magic materials -- Creative communications -- Medical marvels -- On the move -- Designs that work -- Pollution-free power -- Dealing with the tough stuff -- Computing, nature's way -- Machines that move like animals ... -- ... and think like humans -- Nature's nanotechnology -- Sustaining our future -- Nature, the teacher.1110L
Subjects: Biomimicry; Technological innovations;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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1,001 facts about sharks / by Pope, Joyce.(CARDINAL)318668; Smart, Brian Hunter.(CARDINAL)419078;
Includes bibliographical references (page 179) and indexes.
Subjects: Sharks;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Earth-friendly buildings / by Coleman, Miriam.(CARDINAL)494373;
What is an Earth-friendly building? -- Why build Earth friendly? -- Growing communities, building smart -- Cutting down on waste -- Earth-friendly building materials -- Making your own energy -- Lowering VOCs -- Green roofs and rain gardens -- The future of Earth-friendly building.This book is an introduction to Earth-friendly buildings, discussing sustainable architecture, using resources such as water and energy efficiently, smaller houses, cutting down on waste, using local materials, green roofs of plants, and rain gardens.950LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Sustainable architecture; Sustainable architecture.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Trucks / by Graham, Ian,1953-(CARDINAL)318722;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Curious carriers -- Mega trucks -- Material movers -- Giant lifters -- Military movers -- Heavy haulers -- Big rigs -- Long haul -- Emergency! -- Sport trucks -- Monsters -- Future freighters.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Trucks;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The science of magnetism / by Spilsbury, Louise.(CARDINAL)333019;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.What is magnetism? -- Magnetic materials -- Magnetic fields -- Electromagnetism -- Magnets and motors -- Magnetism and us."Magnets are all around us, but how do they work? This innovative book delves into that question and many more, showing readers how the pushes and pulls of magnetic force impact both our planet and everyday lives. Informative flowcharts bring magnetism concepts to life with bright colors and insightful fact boxes, giving readers extra incentive to learn more about magnetic materials, how magnets are used in motors, and much more"--Provided by the publisher.4-8NC 11504-5.9-11.4-6.TNC1150L
Subjects: Magnetism; Magnets;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Papercraft / by Powell, Michelle,author.(CARDINAL)379243;
'Craft Smart' presents a fresh, fun approach to creative skills. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. Each project is graded with a difficulty rating of 1 to 5, and a special 'techniques and materials' section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas.860L
Subjects: Paper work; Paper work.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Draw fashion / by Scrace, Carolyn,1956-author.(CARDINAL)318841;
Drawing tools -- Making a start -- Materials -- Figure proportions -- Different views -- Faces, hands, and feet -- Drawing garments -- Classic lines -- Little splat dress -- Catwalk sheet -- Male figure drawing -- Smart casual -- Child figures -- Party girl."Draw fashion with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Each stage carefully guides you through to the finished artwork." -- Back cover.
Subjects: Drawing; Fashion drawing;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What the future looks like : sciencists predict the next great discoveries and reveal how today's breakthroughs are already shaping our world / by Al-Khalili, Jim,1962-editor.(CARDINAL)341481; Ball, Philip,1962-Demographics.; Vince, Gaia.Biosphere.; Slingo, Julia,1950-Climate change.; Kucharski, Adam(Mathematician).Future of medicine.; Prasad, Aarathi.Genomics and genetic engineering.; Rutherford, Adam.Synthetic biology.; Walker, Mark(Mark Alan).Transhumanism.; Climer, Naomi,1964-Cloud and "internet of things."; Woodward, Alan(Computer scientist).Cybersecurity.; Boden, Margaret A.AI.(CARDINAL)796790; Hensinger, Winfried K.Quantum computing.; Ploszajski, Anna.Smart materials.; Hardy, Jeff(Jeffrey J. E.).Energy.; Miles, J.(John),1960-Transportation.; Sharkey, N. E.(Noel E.).Robotics.; Preston, Louisa.Interstellar travel and colonizing the solar system.; Dartnell, Lewis.Apocalypse.; Al-Khalili, Jim,1962-Teleportation and time travel.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Science; Technological forecasting.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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