Risks in Technological Systems

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Grimvall, Gr̲an. (Editor), Holmgren, ¿ke J. (Editor), Jacobsson, Per. (Editor), Theděn, Torbjr̲n. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2010.
• Series: Springer Series in Reliability Engineering,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Technology > Philosophy.; System safety.; Civil engineering.; Production of electric energy or power.; Biomedical engineering.; Technology.; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.; Philosophy of Technology.; Biomedical Engineering.; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks.; Civil Engineering.; Technology Management.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-641-0

Risks in Technological Systems is an interdisciplinary university textbook and a book for the educated reader on the risks of today<U+0019>s society. In order to understand and analyse risks associated with the engineering systems on which modern society relies, other concerns have to be addre...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction: The Global Risk Arena, Technological Systems, and this Book
• 2. Reflections on Risks and Technology
• 3. Risks in the Past and Present
• 4. The Dangerous Steam Engine
• 5. Risks and Safety in Building Structures
• 6. Risks in the Conversion of Energy
• 7. Chemical and Physical Health Risks - Chemicals, Radiation, and Noise
• 8. Safety Factors and Exposure Limits
• 9. How Dangerous Is It To Travel?- 10. IT - Risks and Security
• 11. Vulnerability of Infrastructures
• 12. Risk Management
• 13. Risk Analysis
• 14. Fire and Explosion
• 15. The Human Factor?
• 16. The Perceptions of Risks of Technology
• 17. The Value of a Life
• 18. Tacit Knowledge and Risks
• 19. How To Worry in Moderation.