Publications

A Record of Research, Journalism & Technical Writing

More Than Engineering — A Continuing Written Investigation

Robert A. Leishear’s original website documents an extensive body of technical and journalistic work, including ASME textbooks, peer-reviewed papers, conference publications, OpEd News articles, engineering magazine articles, and other professional publications.

Recommended Categories:

Engineering Books

  • Fluid Mechanics, Water Hammer, Dynamic Stresses, and Piping Design
  • Supplement to Fluid Mechanics, Water Hammer, Dynamic Stresses, and Piping Design
  • Fluid Transients – The Water Hammer and Gas Hammer Disaster
  • Industrial Murder for Profit in the Water, Oil, Gas, and Nuclear Industries

Nuclear Research

Articles addressing nuclear power plant explosions, hydrogen ignition, water hammer, and Three Mile Island.

Pipeline & Oil Research

Publications examining gas pipeline explosions, oil pipeline spills, and offshore oil-rig incidents.

Water Infrastructure

Research and journalism concerning water-main failures, corrosion and drinking-water safety.