Building construction and materials Books

Ein wichtiges Grundlagenwerk der Bautechnik, das die Verwendung von Eisenbeton als Baumaterial untersucht. Kersten bietet detaillierte Anleitungen und praktische Tipps für den Einsatz von Eisenbeton in der Architektur.This work has been selected by...

Interested in architecture and design? Look no further than Rudimentary Treatise, a practical guide to building your own semi-detached villas. With detailed illustrations and clear instructions, this book will teach you everything you need to know to get...

Esta obra de Mariano del Río, presentada ante la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, es una interesante memoria sobre los conocimientos necesarios para la formación de morteros y argamasas calcáreas en la construcción de obras civiles e...

Questo manuale tecnico pubblicato dalla Società Hütte di Berlino, fornisce una guida tecnica completa per l'ingegnere, il progettista e l'architetto in tutte le fasi del processo di costruzione di edifici, infrastrutture e impianti industriali. Il...

Originally published in 1765, this book has long been a classic reference for carpenters and builders. Pain's clear and concise instructions, detailed illustrations, and emphasis on practical application make this a valuable resource for anyone...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Finite Element Based Engineering Design Sensitivity Analysis and Optimizations; N. Olhoff, E. Lundt. Structural Design Sensitivity Analysis: Continuum and Discrete Approaches; J.S. Arora. A View on Nonlinear Optimization; J. Herskovits. Large Scale...

Geothermal waters, hot enough to provide direct heating, are available in many parts of the world. Some are exploited already but many more are only now being considered, as planners begin to recognize the environmental...

Facilities Management Handbook was written from practical experience to con­ solidate, under one cover, all the necessary information at an adequate depth to guide you effectively through the intricacies of a project that may...

A true management time-saver, this volume covers all project management stages, from pre-design up to the point that construction begins. Following the standard American Institute of Architects (AIA) project format and...

Profitable Partnering in Construction Procurement is a compilation of papers presented at the CIB W92 Symposium held in Chaing Mai, Thailand in January 1999. This volume, drawing on contributions from leading experts in construction contract procurement...

Legal Competence in Environmental Health assists the environmental health professional in understanding the operation of English law and navigating through some of its complexities. It covers those aspects of the work which are regulated by legal...

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This report arises out of the Working Group set up by The Watt Committee on Energy to examine the issues relating to domestic use and affordable warmth. With contributions from both academia and industry, and also calling on the expertise of others...

The purpose of this book is to help employers and their advisers (especially their Quantity Surveyors) in drawing up all the contracts required on a normal UK building project.

A clear and up-to-date guide to the UK tax system for surveyors and valuers which demonstrates land valuation for taxation purposes.

Effective Speaking provides the hard scientific information about audience psychology, text preparation, presentation methods, voice production, body language and persuasive advocacy which will help would-be speakers improve their performance. The...

As concern grows over environmental issues and light pollution, this book satisfies a need for a straightforward and accessible guide to the use, design and installation of outdoor lighting.This all-inclusive guide to exterior lighting from the...

Project management is widely used in the construction industry and is central to planning and controlling time, costs and resources. This book enables readers to perform more effectively, to understand project planning and control procedures and to gain...

Cement and concrete are of great interest to the construction and civil engineering communities. This study provides an appreciation of the complex nature of these materials and a realization that most of the failures involving concrete constructions are...

A new edition of the best selling title in the prestigious Mitchell's Building Series. This book is the first of a two volume set which provides a complete and thorough treatment of the principles and techniques used in the design and construction of a...

Carbon fiber reinforced mortar (CFRM) is a cement- based composite that provides manifold benefits including high flexural strength and excellent impact resistance, as compared to ordinary cement mortar. It can be produced by mixing short carbon ...

Willkommen in der Kunstmühle Josef Dirnbacher in Gloggnitz! Diese neue Mühlenbroschüre (Band 1 - Die Mühle) ist speziell für Schulkinder gemacht, und beschreibt am Beispiel der lange stillgelegten Kunstmühle in Gloggnitz die Geschichte der Mühle und...

Master's Thesis from the year 2019 in the subject Engineering - Civil Engineering, Technical University of Braunschweig (Institut für Bauwirtschaft und Baubetrieb), language: English, abstract: "Why is Germany behind the UK, US and Finland in BIM and how...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2021 im Fachbereich Ingenieurwissenschaften - Bauingenieurwesen, Note: 1,3, Hochschule Koblenz (ehem. FH Koblenz), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Ziel der Arbeit ist es, die unterschiedlichen Funktionsweise von additiven...

Fondé sur des exemples illustrés de nombreux schémas, ce manuel contient les bases de la connaissance professionnelle du béton armé, notamment ses propriétés et son comportement.Mis à jour suite à l'évolution de la réglementation et à l'apparition de...

With the promise of making some big money a group of seasoned tradesmen embark on a journey from the North East of England to the USA.From the first round of drinks in the departure lounge this hilarious tale of 'work hard play harder' will have you on a...

The study of architecture requires not only an understanding of the history of buildings, but also knowledge of the correct terminology that is used to describe them. The "Encyclopaedia of Architectural Terms" provides a comprehensive, practical guide to...

With full color photographs and illustrations, The 2011 Coastal Construction Manual, Fourth Edition (FEMA P-55), is a two-volume publication that provides a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes in the...

Avoid Costly Mistakes for Specialists and Non-Specialists AlikeBad acoustics in buildings is a nuisance that is not dealt with easily. The problem applies just as much to open-plan offices and restaurants and to production facilities and transportation...

TheLife of an HVAC/R Technician contains a detailed explanation of troubleshooting techniques and answers to many question of how and why systems have failed. This book will save you precious time, money and accelerate your learning curve dramatically...

Through a series of detailed case studies from East Asia, Arup, one of the global leaders in tall building design, presents the latest developments in the field to inspire more innovative and sustainable ideas in tall building design and engineering...

This book aims to present specific complicated and puzzling challenges encountered for application of the Finite Element Method (FEM) in solving Structural Engineering problems by using ABAQUS software, which can fully utilize this method in complex...

Despite policy directives, standards and guidelines, indoor environmental quality is still poor in many cases. The Healthy Indoor Environment, winner of the 2016 IDEC Book Award, aims to help architects, building engineers and anyone concerned with...