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When graduates leave college to enter the design office they will have at their disposal computer programs to suit particular projects. Nevertheless, they should have a basic understanding of how a structure should be loaded to achieve maximum design...

Durability of Building Materials and Components provides a collection of recent research works to contribute to the systematization and dissemination of knowledge related to the long-term performance and durability of construction and, simultaneously, to...

This thesis introduces a new integrated algorithm for the detection of lane-level irregular driving. To date, there has been very little improvement in the ability to detect lane level irregular driving styles, mainly due to a lack of high performance...

This report deals with the modeling and analysis of the earthquake behavior of concrete gravity dams. This task becomes very challenging when the interaction with the reservoir and foundation has to be considered. In addition, a concrete gravity dam may...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781632405289Author Seth RoyalFormat HardbackPage Count 217Imprint Clanrye InternationalPublisher Clanrye InternationalWeight(grams) 798gDimensions(mm) 279mm...

This book starts with the basic ideas in uncertainty propagation using Monte Carlo methods and the generation of random variables and stochastic processes for some common distributions encountered in engineering applications. It then introduces a class...

This thesis studied the effect of aging of intumescent coatings (ICs) on the reliability of protected steel columns in fire condition and developed a probabilistic approach to assess the service life of ICs applied on steel columns. In the study, Monte...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781410221926Author Michael A RitterFormat PaperbackPage Count 488Imprint University Press of the PacificPublisher University Press of the...

This book is devoted to two primary objectives. The first is to present the errors, inadaptability and mistakes arising when the current theory on concrete is applied to explaining practical construction of concrete; the second is to put forward...

This book addresses the hydrostatics and stability of ships and other floating marine structures - a fundamental aspect of naval architecture and offshore engineering for naval architects and marine engineers. It starts from the most basic concepts,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789389825671Author Dr Sachin M PoreFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Nirali PrakhashanPublisher Nirali PrakhashanWeight(grams) 358g

This report presents the Round-Robin (RR) program and test results including a statistical evaluation of the RILEM TC195-DTD committee named "Recommendation for test methods for autogenous deformation (AD) and thermal dilation (TD) of early age...

This book presents a collection of recent research works that highlight best practice solutions, case studies and practical advice on the implementation of sustainable construction techniques. It includes a set of new developments in the field of...

Historical stone arch bridges are still a major part of the infrastructure in many countries. Although this type of bridge has proven to be an efficient construction type, it often poses the problem of insufficient numerical models of the load bearing...

The main purpose of this book, Hygrothermal, Building Pathology and Durability, is to provide a collection of recent research works to contribute to the systematization and dissemination of knowledge related to construction pathology, hygrothermal...

Putting forward an innovative approach to solving current technological problems faced by human society, this book encompasses a holistic way of perceiving the potential of natural systems. Nature has developed several materials and processes which both...

This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 2021 China-Europe International Conference on Pipelines and Trenchless Technology. The international academic conference is organized to * further promote the cause of trenchless works in China *...

This book offers a comprehensive overview of the use of bamboo in the building industry. It systematically demonstrates bamboo’s utility in terms of its properties, describing the material properties of typical industrial bamboo products, and discussing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783030399726Author Mahmoud KhalifehFormat PaperbackPage Count 273Imprint SpringerPublisher SpringerWeight(grams) 156g

This SpringerBrief offers careful assessments of the appropriateness and effectiveness of currently available methodologies for fire flow. It explains the water supply requirements for firefighting including rate of flow, the residual pressure required...

To spite a national trend toward renovation, restoration, and remodeling, construction products producers and their associations are not universally eager to publish recommendations for repairing or extending existing materials. There are two major...

This book presents the latest findings on train operation theories and methods in the context of emergencies. It examines and assesses a range of aspects-including the definition of a railway emergency, transport organization modes in emergencies,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682852422Author Armando RuizFormat HardbackImprint Willford PressPublisher Willford PressWeight(grams) 921g

This book presents the perspective of the SYDIC-Telecom project on system design and reuse as perceived in the course of the research during 1999 - 2003. The initial problem statement of the research was formulated as follows: "The current situation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783540641605Author Wolfgang J FriedlFormat HardbackPage Count 244Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KPublisher Springer-Verlag Berlin...

Professionally dedicated to civil engineering and architecture, Frank Latham became Penzance Borough Engineer and Surveyor in 1899, served as a captain in the Royal Engineers during the First World War, and designed the famous Penzance lido for the...

The book presents new technologies for easy and economical construction of light concrete structures saving materials and CO2. The new super-light technology allows a designer to place forces, where it is optimal, and save material everywhere else. The...

This book provides a novel approach to building pathology in modern buildings. Drawing on the available literature, hands-on experience and fieldwork inspections, it presents a systematic perspective on the pathology of the building envelope. The book...

This work deals with numerical simulations of fresh concrete flows. After the first introductory chapter dealing with the various physical phenomena involved in flows of fresh cementitious materials, the aim of the second chapter is to give an overview...

This book summarizes the technical method and construction process of underground pipeline testing, cleaning, updating and repairing. It has 20 chapters and an appendix in total. Its content includes: Pipeline rehabilitation construction organization...

The book presents up-to-date thermal control film materials, technologies and applications in spacecraft. Commonly used thermal control film materials and devices for spacecraft are discussed in detail, including single-structure passive thermal control...

This open access book discusses the energy management for the multi-energy maritime grid, which is the local energy network installed in harbors, ports, ships, ferries, or vessels. The grid consists of generation, storage, and critical loads. It operates...

This thesis explores the use of travel plans for new residential developments as a tool for managing car use and encouraging the use of more sustainable forms of transport. It provides coverage of the scale of travel planning practice for new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789535105015Author Xiao-Ying YuFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint In TechPublisher In TechWeight(grams) 608g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789535102434Author Muhammad Salik JavaidFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint In TechPublisher In TechWeight(grams) 608g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789533071336Author Santosh SarkarFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint In TechPublisher In TechWeight(grams) 635g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789533071008Author Seref SoyluFormat HardbackPage Count 204Imprint In TechPublisher In TechWeight(grams) 526g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789389686364Author M N Dr BajadFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Nirali PrakashanPublisher Nirali PrakashanWeight(grams) 216g

For many years the Austrian tunneling industry has demanded that research is urgently required to establish a theoretical basis for the New Austrian TUnneling Method and to assist site engineers in the often difficult day to day decisions. In particular...

This volume presents a collection of rail orientated research articles, covering a variety of topics on rail operations research and management of rail systems as well as innovation, particularly focusing on sustainability aspects. The material consists...