Methods & Materials

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576877784Author Georg WindeckFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint powerHouse Books,U.S.Publisher powerHouse Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 1098g

Packed with stunning images this is an indispensable visual guide illustrating and explaining current fabrication processes and material transformation. Providing a documentary of an eclectic range of fabrication techniques, this is the ideal reference...

This book reviews the development of research into the explosive loading of structures, mainly since the beginning of the twentieth century. Major contributions in the fields of measurement, analysis and prediction are discussed. Dynamic loading from...

Drawing on cultural theory, phenomenology and concepts from Asian art and philosophy, this book reflects on the role of interpretation in the act of architectural creation, bringing an intellectual and scholarly dimension to real-world architectural...

In most planning practice and research, planners work with quantitative data. By summarizing, analyzing, and presenting data, planners create stories and narratives that explain various planning issues. Particularly, in the era of big data and data...

Leading architects, designers, materials scientists, and health officials reflect on the influence of COVID-19 on buildings and cities-and propose solutions to safeguard the built environment from future pandemics. COVID-19 caused a significant global...

This book derives from a 3 day intensive course on Pressure Vessel Design given regularly in the UK and around the world since 1986. It is written by experts in their field and although the main thrust of the Course has been directed to BS5500, the...

Unite the science of sound and the principles of design to enhance any space Architectural Acoustics Illustrated translates the quantitative and qualitative content of acoustics into the graphic language of architecture. This highly-visual guide...

Integrate the best building envelope construction methods, materials science, and structural principles in your work using this book as a resource to help you...With more than seventy significant case studies located in North America, South America,...

Details today Methods of construction are evolving rapidly, driven by sustainability demands, new technical possibilities, the optimization of materials, and more efficient processes. This precise and detailed analysis of 25 Swiss projects render...

The worldwide booming timber construction sector and its rapid development beyond the limits of high-rise buildings demands high-performance materials, which are made possible by hardwood. Innovative production methods and manufacturing processes create...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607965251Author D C BeardFormat HardbackPage Count 258Imprint WWW.Snowballpublishing.comPublisher WWW.Snowballpublishing.comWeight(grams)...

Crafting the Facade presents the results of this productive co-operative study, which cut across disciplines to look at historical developments in the design and building of facades, the theoretical underpinnings that can explain these developments, the...

This book provides comprehensive guidance on maintaining old waterfront structures, particularly gravity walls constructed with stone masonry, brick, blocks or mass concrete. It will be valuable for all engineers responsible for such structures.About the...

The town of Djenne on the Bani River in Mali has been a thriving settlement for more than two millennia. Renowned for its mud-brick architecture, monumental mosque, and merchant-traders' houses, Djenne remains one of Africa's most distinctive cities. The...

Since the introduction of steel as a building material in the early twentieth century, its superior performance has challenged conventional wisdom about construction, enabling designs of surprising lightness and span. From the Eames House in Los Angeles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783037682517Author Chris van UffelenFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Braun Publishing AGPublisher Braun Publishing AGWeight(grams) 1180g

Advances in the materials and the digitalization of architecture bring about new methods in design and construction. Whereas traditional timber construction consists of pre-cut and pre-assembled timber sections, modern timber buildings today consist of...

The Architecture of Full-Scale Mock-Ups looks at the theory and contemporary practice of creating full-scale architectural mock-ups. This book serves as an introduction to the various forms of full-scale mock-ups which occur today. To broaden the...

This book, which has been prepared by an international group of experts, provides comprehensive guidance for the design, planning and implementation of assessments and monitoring programmes for water bodies used for recreation. It addresses the wide...

This thorough handbook by a textile professional describes and illustrates fibers and yarns, fabric structures, fabric design, dye and printing processes, finishes and treatments, styles and applications of cloth for furniture, window-, wall-, and floor...

New edition of the popular handbook The Modern Construction Handbook has become a classic of advanced construction literature, not least due to its regular revisions and clear structure with chapters titled "Material", "Wall", "Roof",...

Diverse Practices, the third book in the Active Landscape Photography series, presents a set of unique photographic examples for site-specific investigations of landscape places. Contributed by authors across academia, practice and photography, each...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798337332574Author Cecilia Maria BolognesiFormat PaperbackPage Count 460Imprint Information Science ReferencePublisher IGI Global

Detail in Contemporary Concrete Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in modern concrete architecture. Featuring the work of renowned architects from around the world, this book presents 49 of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788857252414Format PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint SkiraPublisher Skira

Hybrid construction of reinforced concrete and wood combine the advantages of solid construction with those of wood construction and thus represent an optimal construction option. Wood is eco-efficient and high degrees of prefabrication ensure an upscale...

Modern Construction Envelopes deals with the facade and roof as an integral part of the building, allowing a holistic approach to the design of the building envelope and providing greater design freedom. The book is aimed at readers who want to...

The publication presents an analysis of 16 contemporary Swiss concrete buildings in scales 1:10 and 1:1 using large-scale detailed isometric drawings. The buildings represent examples of the diverse methods available for using concrete to build...

Bridges shape landscapes and cities. They are structures of great value to society.Bridges almost always document what was technically feasible when they were built so they automatically testify to the mobility and materiality of that time. How have...

Within the human-machine collaborations cultivated in the digital age, crafts and materials are playing an increasingly important role in forming various ways of matter aggregation for architecture. Based on the pedagogical exploration of the design...

Rocked is a luxurious coffee table book that showcases the timeless beauty of natural stone and marble in the most prestigious interiors. Filled with stunning images, it explores how these materials bring strength and elegance to spaces, from minimalist...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784900212855Author A+u PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint S R AgencyPublisher S R Agency

Steel Design covers steel design fundamentals for architects and engineers, such as tension elements, flexural elements, shear and torsion, compression elements, connections, and lateral design. As part of the Architect's Guidebooks to Structures series...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626541795Author D C BeardFormat HardbackPage Count 258Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams) 476g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798985419337Author Jean LotusFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Haepenny, LLCPublisher Haepenny, LLCWeight(grams) 145g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781410203915Author National Research CouncilFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint University Press of the PacificPublisher University Press of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781644902929Author Mohammad Arif KamalFormat PaperbackPage Count 154Imprint Materials Research Forum LLCPublisher Materials Research Forum LLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626541887Author D C BeardFormat PaperbackPage Count 258Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams) 331g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781410225139Author Commissariat a l'Energie SolaireFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint University Press of the PacificPublisher University Press of the...