Industrial Operations under Extremes of Weather

1. Front Matter

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2. The Problem, Method, and Conclusions

   • J. A. Russell

   Pages 1-9

3. Effects of Weather on Railroad Operation, Maintenance, and Construction

   • W. W. Hay

   Pages 10-36

4. Weather Limitations to the Construction of Industrial Establishments

   • J. W. Waters

   Pages 37-52

5. Weather Limitations to Electric Power Utility Operations

   • J. W. Waters

   Pages 53-65

6. Problems of Industrial Water in Areas of Extreme Weather Conditions

   • J. Abu-Lughod, W. J. Roberts, J. B. Stall, H. E. Hudson Jr.

   Pages 66-86

7. Weather Limitations to Primary Iron and Steel Plant Operations

   • J. W. Waters

   Pages 87-95

8. The Petroleum Industry

   • A. W. Booth, E. F. Taylor

   Pages 96-103

9. Petroleum Refining and Selected Chemical Industries

   • A. W. Booth

   Pages 104-111

10. The Transportation Equipment Industries

    • J. A. Russell

    Pages 112-121

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