Its been a fun summer for golden retriever Stella Doggy, but now its time to go back to school. She cant wait! After all, shes finally in the third grade at Dory Elementary, a school for dogs and frogs. Along with her best friend, Frogina, shes going to make it the best year ever.Stella thinks shes the queen of her class. She doesnt mind bossing around the other dogs and frogs, and her bossiness just might get her into trouble. But whether shes looking for a missing bone, organizin...

This book comprehensively documents the various types of karst collapse and related conceptual site models, before discussing these collapses in terms of their impacts on engineering and the environment. Featuring over 200 real-world photos to illustrate the variety of karst collapses and their consequences, the book also provides specific methods and techniques to prevent, investigate, monitor and remediate these collapses. Decades of experience with these collapses make it clear that add...

This open access book addresses a critical challenge in modern construction: ensuring the safety of hazardous and complex engineering structures, such as super-tall buildings and large-span structures characterized by their slenderness and scale. The widespread use of these critical structures necessitates advanced safety monitoring and early warning systems. Traditional data-driven methods often fall short in meeting the demands for real-time, accurate, and proactive alerts under complex ...