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The public health movement involved numerous individuals who made the case for change and put new practices into place. However despite a growing interest in how we understand history to inform current evidence-based practice, there is no book focusing...

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The nature of the loading must first be understood before applying the structural engineering principles set out in the Eurocodes. For this reason this book is meant as a guide to four separate documents, EN1991 Part 1.2, EN1992 Part 1.2, EN1993 Part 1.2...

Gain Confidence in Modeling Techniques Used for Complicated Bridge StructuresBridge structures vary considerably in form, size, complexity, and importance. The methods for their computational analysis and design range from approximate to refined...

Being the best agent or surveyor does not always mean that you will be the best manager or leader. But being an agent, surveyor or other property professional probably means that you are averse to taking time out to learn about management.This book is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780962419744Author C. L. HartFormat PaperbackPage Count 76Imprint Construction Trades Press,U.S.Publisher Construction Trades Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 226g

Newnes Building Services Pocket Book is a unique compendium of essential data, techniques and procedures, best practice, and underpinning knowledge. This makes it an essential tool for engineers involved in the design and day-to-day running of mechanical...

Non-value adding activities are otherwise known as 'waste' in the lean construction lexicon. The aim of this collection is to build a common understanding of the role and contribution of value-adding activities in achieving stipulated objectives and...

The comprehensive reference on the basics of structural analysis and design, now updated with the latest considerations of building technology Structural design is an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult to learn...

Achieving value in construction is now emerging as the main challenge facing the construction team if they are to offer the best service for the client. No longer is the aim simply to keep costs under control. This book from the RICS Foundation analyses...

Effective 1 July 2013. This edition is updated in the light of the European Construction Products Regulations 2011, and particularly confirms the requirement that building products covered by a harmonised European standard should normally have CE...

Captures Current Developments in Bridge Design and MaintenanceRecent research in bridge design and maintenance has focused on the serviceability problems of older bridges with aging joints. The favored solution of integral construction and design has...

Hard Guidance on Preventing Disproportionate CollapseDisproportionate collapse is a pressing issue in current design practice. Numerous causes are possible - especially forms of extreme loading, such as blast, fire, earthquake, or vehicle collisions. But...

This book provides a comprehensive guide for the analysis and design of anchor systems used for mooring offshore floating structures. Much of the experience is based on applications toward the offshore oil and gas industry, but the substantial potential...

As usage of the NEC (formerly the New Engineering Contract) family of contracts continues to grow worldwide, so does the importance of understanding its clauses and nuances to everyone working in the built environment. This set of contracts, currently in...

Value is added to projects through the relationships surrounding the client; the focus of this book is therefore the client as project, rather than the building on the ground. It shows how to create and maintain effective relationships between the client...

Housing is a social determinant of health and this book aims to provide a concise source of the theory and evidence on safe and healthy housing to inform students, academics, public and environmental health practitioners, and policy-makers, nationally...

Smart Buildings Systems for Architects, Owners and Builders is a practical guide and resource for architects, builders, engineers, facility managers, developers, contractors, and design consultants. The book covers the costs and benefits of smart...

Bridges built in timber are enjoying a significant revival, both for pedestrian and light traffic and increasingly for heavier loadings and longer spans. Timber's high strength-to-weight ratio, combined with the ease and speed of construction inherent in...

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...

Building Services Design Methodology clearly sets out and defines the building services design process from concept to post-construction phase. By providing a step-by-step methodology for students and practitioners of service engineering, the book will...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781795860994Author Department of DefenseFormat PaperbackPage Count 234Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 553g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798606165742Author Barton JahnFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 216g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781497539235Author U S Department of CommerceFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace...

This essential book introduces the concept of nD modelling, which takes the theory of computer modelling of the built environment to n dimensions. nD modelling utilizes a decision support tool for systematic assessment and comparison between various...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798606266128Author Hawthorne BridgeFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 216g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612650258Author Gang ChenFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Architeg, Inc.Publisher Architeg, Inc.Weight(grams) 422g

Built Environment and Property Management - A Focus on China and Hong Kong is a unique collection of previously published articles that represent the very highest level of scholarship in the field. The articles published in this collection identify some...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798645862350Author J Paul GuyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 127g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781794509092Author Paul NetscherFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781543109931Author Priti Umang DaveFormat PaperbackPage Count 52Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

In the complex, cash-strapped, high pressure world of modern construction, what do you do when something goes wrong? This work looks beyond the best-case scenario to give project managers, contractors, architects and engineers the tools to prepare...

This book provides an introduction to fuzzy logic and surveys emerging research trends and the application of state-of-the-art fuzzy hybrid computing techniques in the field of construction engineering and management. Authors cover the theory and...

Its breadth and depth commend it to everybody who needs to refresh, or extend their knowledge of the subject.It covers the full range of techniques from the hard basics of network analysis to the softer but vital human aspects. It centres upon the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781631865657Author Redwood KardonPage Count 32Imprint Taunton PressPublisher Taunton PressWeight(grams) 181g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781546836483Author Institute for Career ResearchFormat PaperbackPage Count 28Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace...

Prepared by the Wind Tunnel Testing for Buildings and Other Structures Standards Committee of the Codes and Standards Activities Division of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE. Wind Tunnel Studies for Buildings and Other Structures, Standard...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781975934347Author Paul NetscherFormat PaperbackPage Count 374Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798576107773Author Niclas KingstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 152g