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Radiation portal monitors provide a passive and nonintrusive method of detecting radiological materials in container cargos. Several models of custom processes for container ports are presented to ensure faster processing of trucks while ensuring rigorous security requirements are met.

Author: Johnson, Dan, Kingsley, Steve
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2007
General services, Administration of General Economic Programs, Management dynamics, Measuring & controlling devices, not elsewhere classified, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, Radiation Monitors & Detectors, Containerports, Customs Regulations, Methods, Models, Management, Usage, Safety and security measures, Company business management, Customs administration, Radiation detectors, Container ports, Radiation warning systems

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On the new waterfront

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A description is presented on the redevelopment of the Hudson River waterfront in Hoboken, NJ. Topics include reuse and renovation of existing structures to avoid high replacement costs, and the advantages of materials such as extruded polystyrene and cellular concrete fill.

Author: Richardson, Colin, Lizzo, John, Dinh, Phillip, Woodson, Dwight
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
New Jersey, Waterfront development, Waterfronts, Piers, Piers (Moorings), Hoboken, New Jersey

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Supersizing Port Elizabeth

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The modernization of the thirty year old wharf structures at the Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal for the next generation of container ships is discussed.

Author: Lizzo, John, Buzzoni, Guy, Paparis, Bill, Quadagno, Michael, McQueen, James
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2005
Facilities & equipment, Ports, Wharves

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Subjects list: United States, Ports, Buildings and facilities, Remodeling and renovation
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