Construction category: 2089 books
Smart-ECO Buildings towards 2020/2030
Innovative Technologies for Resource Efficient Buildings
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2014
The book aims to provide a basis for design and construction of resource-efficient buildings. The main concepts follow the vision of a European Sustainable Building as defined in the 2-years Smart-ECO research project funded by European Commission under the Sixth Framework Program. The focus is concentrated...
by Zhenhai Guo, Xudong Shi
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2011
Concrete as a construction material goes through both physical and chemical changes under extreme elevated temperatures. As one of the most widely used building materials, it is important that both engineers and architects are able to understand and predict its behavior in under extreme heat conditions....
Effective Press Relations for the Built Environment
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2006
This practical guide explains to architects, engineers, designers and other consultants how to establish press plans for firms and for individual projects, and how to actively develop reputation by getting work published in the architectural, engineering and construction press.
With quotes,...
by Andreas Momber
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2011
Industrial manufacturers are increasingly using very high pressure water jets for the cleaning and breaking up of materials. Until recently, the demolition of reinforced concrete has been a long and difficult process, but developments in the design and use of high pressure water jets have made this...
by Wen Yu, Suresh Thenozhi
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 23, 2015
This book presents a detailed discussion of intelligent techniques to measure the displacement of buildings when they are subjected to vibration. It shows how these techniques are used to control active devices that can reduce vibration 60–80% more effectively than widely used passive anti-seismic...
by United States Government US Army
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2013
This technical manual (TM) is intended for use as a training guide and reference text for engineer personnel who are responsible for planning and executing theater of operations (TO) construction. The five parts of this manual provide practical information for military personnel in the design, layout,...
by A.F.E. Wise, John Swaffield
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2012
Water, sanitary and waste services represent a substantial proportion of the cost of construction, averaging 10% of the capital costs of building and with continuing costs in operation and maintenance. Nevertheless, they are often regarded as a 'Cinderella' within the building process. Parts of many...
Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 6
Applied Geology for Major Engineering Projects
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2014
This book is one out of 8 IAEG XII Congress volumes, and deals with the theme of applied geology, which is a critical theme for the global economy. In the international, multidisciplinary approach to major engineering projects (either to macro- or mega-scale), the application of geological investigation...
by J. Roger Knowles
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 9, 2012
This book examines 200 contractual problems which regularly arise on building and engineering projects and provides a detailed explanation of their solutions, citing standard contract conditions and key parts of legal judgements as authority. A succinct summary is provided at the end of each detailed...
Sustainable Building Design
Applications Using Climatic Data in India
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
This book bridges the gap between research and practice in the area of sustainable design of buildings, exploring the passive (climate-responsive) design and thermal behavior of buildings and ways to incorporate these enhancements in architectural and civil engineering practice. It presents climatic...
Developments in International Bridge Engineering
Selected Papers from Istanbul Bridge Conference 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2015
The book includes peer-reviewed contributions selected from presentations given at the Istanbul Bridge Conference 2014, held from August 11 – 13 in Istanbul, Turkey. It reports on the current challenges in bridge engineering faced by professionals around the globe, giving a special emphasis to recently...
The Journey to Dissertation Success
For Construction, Property, and Architecture Students
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2016
Are you about to embark on a research project for the first time?
Unsure which data collection methods are right for your study?
Don't know where to start?
By presenting the reader with a series of key research management questions, this book introduces the novice researcher to...
Bearings And Bearing Metals
A Treatise Dealing with Various Types of Plain Bearings, the Compositions and Properties of Bearing Metals, Methods of Insuring Proper Lubrication, and Important Factors Governing the Design of Plain Bearings
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
Few subjects related to the design or construction of machinery are of greater importance than the subject of bearings. All classes of mechanisms have bearings of some kind and bearings that are properly designed and constructed are a necessity. As every experienced mechanic knows, a poor bearing...
by Melinda Miles
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2014
Perfect Project is a how-to guide for homeowners who are choosing the products and finishes for their custom home building project. Whether remodeling one room or building a new custom home, Perfect Project shows homeowners how to select every finish—plumbing fixtures, appliances, light fixtures,...