FOUNDATIONS 4: The Practical Resource for Cleaner, Safer, More Productive Dust & Material Control

by R Todd Swinderman, Andrew D. Marti, Larry J. Goldbeck

The fourth edition of FOUNDATIONS, the seminal work on improving belt conveyors by controlling fugitive material, has been published by Martin Engineering. Subtitled The Practical Resource for Cleaner, Safer, More Productive Dust & Material Control, the new edition of the FOUNDATIONS Book is a 576-page hard-cover volume written for industries where the efficient handling of bulk materials is a key to productivity and profitability. The book provides useful information for personnel at all levels including plant managers, plant and conveyor engineers, safety and maintenance managers, and operators. Full of color photos and illustrations, the new edition covers subjects from the basic components of belt conveyors to advanced engineering calculations. It includes detailed discussions on topics like materials science, engineered chutes, specialty conveyors, tertiary cleaning systems, washboxes, and return-on-investment calculations. Increased emphasis is placed on safety, control of airborne dust, performance measurement, and project management. The book draws on the expertise of more than 30 other Martin Engineering professionals from around the world, with expertise in subjects including dust management, belt cleaning, material science, safety, and conveyor engineering.

562 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009