Long Phan Emil Simiu (2 results)
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the devastating impact of the Jarrell, Texas tornado of May 27, 1997, offering a critical analysis of the Fujita tornado intensity scale. The author meticulously examines the damage caused by the tornado, revealing inconsistencies between the observed destruction…and the F5 rating assigned by the National Weather Service. Through a comprehensive post-storm survey and structural engineering insights, the book argues that the damage is more consistent with an F3 rating. The author highlights the limitations of the Fujita scale, particularly its failure to account for variations in building construction quality and regional design wind speeds. This book challenges conventional assumptions about tornado classification and underscores the importance of accurate assessments in mitigating future disasters. By exposing the flaws in the existing scale, the author advocates for a more nuanced approach to understanding and responding to the destructive power of tornadoes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from edition. NO c…hanges have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 34 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.
