The Faculty of Engineering

West Indian Journal of Engineering

Archived Issue

Volume 28: Number 2-January 2006

Contents

Editorial

Foamy Oil Production in Trinidad - J.A. Babwah, R.A. Dawe and W. Mellowes.
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Science, Technology and Innovation in Caribbean Countries:  Performance Indicators of a Generic Model - C.K. Sankat, K.F. Pun and C.B. Motilal. Abstract | View PDF

Engineering Properties of Major Soils Used in Cricket Pitches in Trinidad - E.I. Ekwue, D.Z. Lall and R.J. Stone. Abstract | View PDF

Osmotic Dehydration and Microwave-Drying of Guava Fruit
Part 2: Microwave-Convective and Microwave-Vacuum-Drying - S. Geyer, P.S. Sunjka and G.S.V. Raghavan. Abstract | View PDF

The Environmental Significance of Some Microscopic Organisms Around Nevis, West Indies - B. Wilson. View PDF

Abstract
Coastline development such as hotels and industrial sites impact on the near-shore environment.  In these environment-conscious times, developers are required to provide (a) indicators of the probable environmental impact of developments, and (b) evidence of actual impacts following construction.  Study of the flora and fauna provides the necessary data.  Marine animals range in size from whales to microscopic organisms, but the smaller ones are more easily sampled for environmental purposes.  One particularly useful and abundant group of microscopic organisms, the Class Foraminifera (forams), has been widely studied by marine biologists, but has yet to be used to its full potential.  Forams produce shells that preserve easily and can be used in the planning stage for an engineering project to (a) examine patterns of sediment transport, and (b) identify areas susceptible to pollution.  This paper illustrates these environmental applications of foram populations around the island of Nevis.  Several species associated with elevated carbon levels live on the Leeward coast only.  Ammonia sobrina indicates a bay with high pollution susceptibility. The patterns are common to many Caribbean islands, showing that forams are a major investigative tool for projects that impact on the near-shore environment.

Dynamic Response of Footing Resting on a Layered Soil System - D.K. Baidya and A. Mandal. Abstract | View PDF

Experimental Investigation of the Performance of a Design Model for Vapour Compression Refrigeration Systems - M.A. Akintunde, C.A. Adegoke and O.P. Fapetu. Abstract | View PDF

13th World Conference in Earthquake Engineering 2004 – Caribbean Implications and Recommendations - R.P. Clarke . Abstract | View PDF