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  1. Finding Better Ways: New Research into Cost-Effective Pavement Repairs (1992 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 19 min., Free loan

    Explains the research goal of the Strategic Highway Research Program, which is to select the best combination of materials and procedures for pavement maintenance, taking into consideration age, schedule,...

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  2. Electricity: A New Generation (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Politics & government
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 16 min., Free loan

    Looks at the Office of Electricity Regulation (OFFER), an independent body that monitors the electricity industry and protects electricity customers. Professor Littlechild explains how OFFER has agreed codes...

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  3. Great Web of Water, The Central Valley Project (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 28 min., Free loan

    Recounts the history of the Central Valley Project, California, and shows many of its components, including more than 20 dams and reservoirs and 1500 miles of canals, etc. that make up the great water system.

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  4. New World of Electricity, A: How the Office of Electricity Regulation Works (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Politics & government
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min., Free loan

    Describes the role of the Office of Elerctricity Regulation (OFFER). Professor Littlechild discusses its role as regulator of the industry with Peter Hobday, using case studies of how OFFER has helped...

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  5. Embedded Retaining Walls (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Sale (TRL), Videocassette. VHS. col. 12 min., 1999 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc p&p) (TRL) Free loan to ICE members

    Describes the method of construction of embedded retaining walls and shows details of the field instrumentation work being undertaken as part of a major research investigation by the TRL’s Ground...

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  6. Fallen Arches: Load Tests on Masonry Arch Bridges (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Free loan (ICE) Sale (TRL only), Videocassette. VHS. col. 12 min., 1999 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) (TRL)

    Shows load tests taken to collapse on eight brick and masonry arch bridges. The tests were carried out in order to study failure loads and modes of collapse of arch bridges, and thus to provide data for...

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  7. Fracture Toughness Testing (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 19 min., Free loan

    Demonstrates standard test procedures for fracture toughness testing.

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  8. Grande Vitesse: The Complete Inside Story of the French Tvg (1990 Video)

    Director
    D Maxey
    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min., Free loan

    Looks behind the scenes at the world’s fastest train, the French TGV.

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  9. Ynysygwas Bridge Beam Tests (1990 Video)

    Subject
    Engineering
    Distribution
    Free loan (ICE) Sale (TRL only), Videocassette. VHS. col. 12 min., 1998 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc p&p) (TRL)

    As part of the Transport and Road Research Laboratory’s work enabling highway authorities to ensure that post-tensioned concrete bridges remain servicexs, load tests were carried out using a specially...

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  10. Mapping the Future (1989 Video)

    Subject
    Geography; Sociology
    Distribution
    Free loan, Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min., Free loan

    Explains the principles of geographic information systems (GIS), a computerised blend of geographical and statistical information, and looks at four applications. Also visits three of the ESRC’s eight...

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