Building construction and materials Books

Book SynopsisIn their 112-year history, the many special characteristics of Calcium Aluminate Cements have led to their use in all kinds of applications that are beyond the capabilities of other cements, such as Portland cements. This encompasses characteristics such as chemical resistance, rapid hardening properties, high temperature resistance, and an ideal component for blended systems and many more. The first International conference on calcium aluminate cements was held in London in 1990 and since then there have been further events in Edinburgh (2001) and twice in Avignon, France (2008 and 2014). This volume presents the fifth conference in this series and once again provides essential reading for anyone interested in the subject. This volume contains over 50 international contributions with the most up to date information about calcium aluminates and their unique properties. Topics covered include new types, hydration and durability studies including blended systems, the latter are now widely used and some of these have significantly different hydration chemistry to the pure calcium aluminates. A variety of applications of these interesting cements is covered, including traditional applications such as concretes for contrasting marine situations (seabed and coastal), temperature-resistant refractory applications, formulated blended systems within the building chemistry sector along with the necessary admixtures and the many uses in corrosive biogenic situations that give sewage system infrastructure a considerably longer lifespan. Other new applications are also explored including 3D printing, thermochemical storage encapsulation, oil well cements, and ettringite-based repair systems. The peer-reviewed papers presented in these proceedings include a wide variety of techniques used by the authors to deliver new understanding of aspects of these cements and will undoubtedly drive future research into the various aspects of these cements.Table of ContentsManufacturing; Calcium aluminates and their hydration; Related phases and their structures; Binary blended systems; Admixtures; Building chemistry applications; Refractory applications; Biogenic applications; Other applications

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Book SynopsisThe combination of cheap, easily available materials, margin for error, suitability for amateurs and flexibility in terms of size and shape, make ferrocement tanks an ideal choice for anyone looking for long-term water security on a budget, and they work well in all but the harshest environment. With hands-on experience, the authors provide a detailed guide to enable confident and safe construction by anyone interested in building their own ferrocement tank. Felicity and Daniel share their reasons for choosing these tanks, how they calculated their water needs and how they constructed and maintain their tanks that cater for all their needs. With our weather patterns drastically shifting between drought and flood due to the climate change, it is vital to have reserves of water to rely on. Felicity and Daniel self-built their own house and included water tanks. They achieved water security for less than the cost of joining the local water network! Whether you are creating your own off-grid home, or want to reduce your carbon footprint and reliance on mains water, the ferrocement tank offers a simple, achievable and robust DIY solution.

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Book SynopsisThirty-five different buildings with successfully installed solar air systems are described and documented. The building types cover single family houses, apartment buildings, schools, sports halls, and industrial commercial buildings with six different configurations of solar air systems used. Each example building is described over several pages, with plans, performance details and illustrations provided. This is supplemented by a summary of the types of system used.Table of ContentsForeword * Terminology * Units * Introduction * Single-Family Homes * Apartment Buildings * Schools * Sports Halls * Industrial Buildings * Office Buildings * Appendices

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Book SynopsisThis directory has become a valued source of information for energy-efficient building designers and specifiers throughout Europe and the details and scope of product, service and supplier listings have again been extensively updated for this edition.Table of ContentsIntroduction * Preface * Solar and Climatic Design * Photovoltaics and Solar Thermal * Integrated Design * Energy Conservation * Sustainable Building and Materials Selection * Energy Efficient Building Services and Controls * Software/Resources * Listings

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Book SynopsisDuring the last decade, concrete technology has made an enormous advance through the introduction of self-compacting concrete. This application of nanotechnology in construction provides benefits from the perspective of materials technology and environmental protection and is presenting diverse opportunities to engineers and architects alike. Good quality concrete is compacted, traditionally by vibration. This book defines the key properties that make fresh concrete self-compacting and outlines test methods for its assessment. It covers the basic principles and underlying scientific theory, practical advice for production of SCC and its use in construction practice, and is illustrated by practical case studies and applications. All stages of the self-compacting concrete construction process are reviewed, from selection of materials, mix design and mixing process to transport, placing and finishing. The range of benefits offered go beyond fundamental aspects of concrete quality and productivity; it includes a major improvement in the health and safety of workers.Reductions of noise levels on construction sites, together with utilisation of inorganic industrial wastes such as quarry dusts are additional benefits. Information necessary for maximising the benefits offered by self-compacting concrete is provided, with an emphasis on an integrated approach, in which SCC is already selected in the design stage. Novel structural elements become feasible, in part due to the facility to pump under pressure, and management of the construction process can be adjusted to minimise costs. Significant completed projects are described which illustrate the potential benefits and key aspects of the new self-compacting concrete technology in practice.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction; Self-compacting concrete; Constituent materials; Fresh self-compacting concrete; Mix design; Construction process; Hydration and microstructure; Engineering properties; Durability; Standards and specifications; Benefits of using SCC; Practical applications; References. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisThis is a broadly chronological account of the decorative and innovative use of Portland cement-based concrete. Contrary to the oft-held belief that concrete is a dull material that is used unimaginatively, this book demonstrates that it can be used in an exciting and inspiring way while benefiting from being a highly durable building material. After tracing the decorative use of concrete back several thousand years, its development is followed into the 20th century with the invention of Portland cement and its subsequent use in vast volumes. As concrete was used more widely, it also was used more creatively and accounts are included of some of the early exponents of the material such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Nervi, Lubetkin and Arup. The brilliance of these and other designers and engineers has provided a legacy of economy and form that is akin to today's current vogue of minimalism. The variety of scale and form is remarkable and after considering decorative processes and techniques, the book moves into the sphere of art, demonstrating the flexibility of the material. The book contains a wealth of illustrations, and in the later chapters the author considers the work of selected designers and then presents a large number of examples from around the world. The final chapter looks ahead, taking in current developments in high strength concrete that allow thin, slender applications, also novel self-cleaning concrete and even transparent concrete! Of one thing we can be certain - concrete is not dull!Table of ContentsIntroduction; Defining decorative concrete; A brief history of decorative concrete; Decorative processes and techniques; Examples of concrete applications around the world - Recent work in concrete by some notable individuals, An international selection of works in concrete; Predictions for the future; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisIn future, buildings that make sense from a bioclimatic perspective will not be the exception; planners will simply be expected to design them. With its wealth of facts, this book serves as a concrete aid to planning and design. With the planning process as its roadmap, it accompanies the planner from the basic evaluation stage through conception and implementation planning all the way to building operation. The building-related characteristics of the various climatic zones form the basis for the made-to-measure development of integrated building solutions. Well-conceived graphics illustrate planning contexts and facilitate efficient planning decisions and realistic predimensioning. Materials, systems, and technologies are described, and their areas of application are pointed out. Reference parameters, costs, and the presentation of interrelationships equip the planner to make a strategic and well-informed selection.Table of ContentsVorwort: Über zukunftsfähiges Bauen Klima: Einführung Klima Einleitung Klima Wechselwirkung Klima-Gebäude Klimaelemente Klimafaktoren Außenklima und Raumklima Klimazonen Tropen: Einführung Klimazone Klimaanalyse und Wechselwirkung Bauen Städtebau Gebäude Fassade Raumkonditionierung Energieerzeugung Planungsregeln Subtropen: Einführung Klimazone Klimaanalyse und Wechselwirkung Bauen Städtebau Gebäude Fassade Raumkonditionierung Energieerzeugung Planungsregeln Wüsten: Einführung Klimazone Klimaanalyse und Wechselwirkung Bauen Städtebau Gebäude Fassade Raumkonditionierung Energieerzeugung Planungsregeln Gemäßigt: Einführung Klimazone Klimaanalyse und Wechselwirkung Bauen Städtebau Gebäude Fassade Raumkonditionierung Energieerzeugung Planungsregeln Kalt: Einführung Klimazone Klimaanalyse und Wechselwirkung Bauen Städtebau Gebäude Fassade Raumkonditionierung Energieerzeugung Planungsregeln Facility Management / Ökonomie: Einführung Planungsprozess Fassadenkonzepte Materialien Raumkonditionierung Energieerzeugung Gesamtübersicht Investitions- und Betriebskosten Glossar: Einführung Glossar Außenklima Gebäude Gebäudehülle Raumklima Energie Anhang

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Book SynopsisTimber: the old raw material and building material returns.There are many reasons today for building with wood and there are great advantages over conventional designs. Wood is not only a renewable building material that helps reduce the levels of CO2 and is hence good for climate change, but, due to modern computing and manufacturing processes, it can also be used for a variety of construction tasks. Wood possesses excellent qualities for both construction and indoor climate control, and can easily be combined with other common building materials. Based on 24 international projects, the book provides an overview of the range of possibilities in wood construction today. Texts, images, and plans document the architectural and constructive qualities of contemporary timber structures from the conceptual design to the structure in detail. The various uses are based on current research in modern timber engineering but also on timber construction expertise that has been developing over many centuries. This special discipline has evolved significantly in recent decades, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and is a world leader today.

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Book SynopsisNature has always been a source of inspiration for the design of the human environment. The analysis of biological constructions can not only lead to astonishing technical solutions but can also inspire the design of architecture. Bionics is a fascinating border area between pure research and practical application: biologists, chemists, physicists, mineralogists, and paleontologists meet up with material scientists, engineers, and architects and transfer their knowledge to architecture and construction. Using numerous practical examples, this richly illustrated introduction traces the process from the understanding of how something functions, to abstraction—for example in computer models—and the construction of initial prototypes, through to fully functional manufacture and production.

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Book SynopsisBuilding with straw bales is a technique pioneered a century ago in the state of Nebraska. In recent years there has been a renaissance in the use of straw as a building material largely in the American Southwest, but also in Canada, Australia, France, Holland, Germany, Austria and China. Straw is a renewable resource with excellent insulating properties. It is a cheap and easy-to-use option for self-builders, and even large-scale structures can be erected using timber framework filled with straw. This book is a practical, hands-on guide to building with straw. Fire safety, protection against moisture, damp, pests and parasites are treated in detail. Numerous on-site photos document the process of assembly and construction step by step. 30 exemplary international projects illustrate the wide spectrum of design possibilities with straw.Table of ContentsI The technology of straw bale building 1 Introduction Purpose and objectives of this book About the contents Building with straw – a contribution to sustainability in construction Further advantages of straw bale building Objections and anxieties 2 History and profileration of straw bale building Early buildings (1880-1970) The development after 1980 3 Straw as building material General facts Straw bales Straw panels 4 Wall construction systems using straw bales Introduction to the construction systems Load-bearing straw bale walls Non-loadbearing straw bale walls Facing straw bale layer as thermal insulation Structural and dynamic aspects Summary and comparison of the individual systems 5 Roof and floor construction with straw bales Roof insulation Floor constructions Supplementary thermal insulation of existing structures 6 Physical aspects of straw bale building Heat storage and heat conductivity Thermal bridges Thermal insulation Moisture protection Moisture balance Wind and air tightness Fire protection Sound insulation 7 Designing a straw bale building Special aspects of load-bearing straw bale walls Special aspects of non-loadbearing straw bale walls Detailing of foundations Base details Wall build-up Wall junctions with foundation, base and floor Ring beams Windows and doors Wall corners Wall/roof junctions Interior walls Intermediate ceilings Service ducts Heavy-duty fixings in straw bale walls Wall recesses 8 Surface protection and finishing works Interior render Exterior render Paint coats Water-repellent treatment Weather boarding, facing and ventilated cladding 9 The building process Supervision and co-ordination on site Health and safety measures Assessment of the quality of the bales Supplementary compaction of the bales Transport and storage Separating of bales Reshaping of bales Bale installation Wall reinforcement Wall prestressing Removal of deformations Backfilling of joints and gaps Cropping of bale surfaces Rendering of the walls 10 Trial and error – an example Preliminary note Scheme design Construction – the first attempt Solving the problems – the second attempt 11 Building cost, insurance, planning permission Building cost, expenditure of time and personal contribution Insurance of building Planning permission II Built examples in detail 1 Residences Residential building in Ouwerkerk, Zeeland, Netherlands Residential building in Balneario Punta Ballena, Uruguay Residential building in central Montreal, Canada Prefabricated single-family home in Hitzendorf, near Graz, Styria, Austria Single-family home in Dobersdorf, Burgenland, Austria Urban cottage in Berkeley, California, USA Single-family home in Bryson City, North Carolina, USA Singe-family home with guest house, games room and garage in Galston, near Sidney, Australia Single-family home in Lower Lake, California, USA Single-family home at Lake Biwa, Japan The Spiral House, Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland Load-bearing straw bale house in Disentis, Switzerland Passive house in Cavan, Ontario, Canada First straw bale house in Vienna, Austria Single-family home in Blanden, Belgium Low-energy house in Maria Laach, Austria Passive house in Wienerherberg, Austria 2 Home and workplace Trout Farm Complex, Tassaraja Canyon, California, USA Residential and office building in London, Great Britain Ulenkrug Farm, Stubbendorf, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany Residential building for ethnic German resettlers, Wargoldshausen, Lower Franconia, Germany The Woodage Sawmill in Mittagong, Australia Straw bale dome as a rehearsal and performance space in Forstmehren, Westerwald, Germany Farm and residential building near Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Franconia, Germany House of a painter near Santa Cruz, California, USA 3 Educational and cultural buildings Foothills Academy College Preparatory, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Real Goods Solar Living Center, Hopland, California, USA International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Lodge, Val-Morin, Quebec, Canada Waldorf school in Carbondale, Colorado, USA Salem Childrens’ Village, Kaliningrad, Russia Sanctuary House, Crestone, Colorado, USA Vipassana Meditation Hall, Blackheath, Australia III Appendices Measures Networks Internet links Bibliography Acknowledgements Illustration credits

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Book Synopsis Paper and cardboard as sustainable building materials are currently the subject of research and testing in building practice. They can be produced inexpensively, are made from renewable raw materials and are completely recyclable. The focus of its application is for temporary uses, such as in transitional buildings for schools, emergency shelters or "microhomes". Properly protected from moisture and fire, the material proves to be strong and durable. Design and aesthetic qualities are by no means neglected, as case studies by Pritzker Prize winner Shigeru Ban demonstrate: the Chengdu Elementary School, the Paper Concert Hall in Aquila or the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch all provided a sign of hope after devastating earthquakes. This introduction explains the basics and the technology of building with cardboard and paper and shows a wide range of exciting examples.

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Book SynopsisDealing with color is a complex topic: influenced by standards, fashions, and trends, we derive our ideas and concepts from color theories, intuition, and personal preferences. Most color classification systems available today are based on purely quantitative principles and include well over 1,500 colors. So how do we choose a particular color? Building on the success of the first edition, Katrin Trautwein presents a revised selection of 225 colors: new ones that develop a special beauty in the LED-light replaced some previous colors. Each color is presented with a handmade paint sample. Information on each color’s composition and origin is provided, and the features that distinguish it for architecture and design work are described.

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Book Synopsis There is a long tradition of using wood as a distinct and ecologically sound building material. Wooden architecture conveys for today’s world the breadth of knowledge held in Western and Eastern cultures about the creative use of this unique material. The typical technique of building with wood, joinery, requires that elements are connected only by the skillful interlocking of the constructive parts. In this book, the history of wooden architecture is described in detail using hundreds of examples from Japan, China and Europe. From a holistic understanding, a picture emerges that is informative for architects, and designers, reopens an almost lost world to builders, and will enthrall laypeople. Also available in a German edition (ISBN 978-3-0356-2479-3) Table of ContentsContents Introduction to the Third Edition The Material Working with Wood Types and Functions of Wood Joints Wood Joints and Their Evolution Wood Joints as an Expression of Aesthetic Values Wood Constructions in China

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Book SynopsisDas Buch legt die Grundlagen des Holzbaus detailliert dar und vermittelt die wesentlichen Kenntnisse und Kompetenzen, die für den Entwurf, die Bemessung und die Konstruktion einfacher Holztragwerke für typische Bauwerke des Hochbaus erforderlich sind. Einführend wird auf Holz als Konstruktionswerkstoff und die wesentlichen Unterschiede zu anderen Werkstoffen eingegangen. Das Tragverhalten von stabförmigen Bauteilen wird ebenso erläutert wie die Bemessung von Anschlüssen und Verbindungen. Typische Tragwerke wie Dach-, Decken- und Wandkonstruktionen, Brettschichtholzträger, Aussteifungen sowie die Holzrahmenbauweise werden ausführlich dargestellt. Kapitel zu Dauerhaftigkeit und Brandschutz runden den Inhalt ab. Anhand von zwei Referenzobjekten (Wohnhaus, Lagerhalle) werden die Schritte für die Bemessung von ausgewählten Bauteilen, einschließlich Zusammenstellung der Einwirkungen und Ermittlung der Schnittgrößen und Verformungen, in Rechenbeispielen angewendet. Dabei wird auf die jeweils zugehörigen Abschnitte im Buch verweisen. Das Buch ist ideal für Studierende des Bauingenieurwesens, des Umweltingenieurwesens, der Architektur und der Holztechnologie sowie für planende Ingenieure, die neben der Anwendung der Normen und Richtlinien auch ein grundlegendes Verständnis der Phänomene anstreben.Table of ContentsVorwort ix Abkurzungsverzeichnis xi 1 Holz als Konstruktionswerkstoff 1 1.1 Bauen mit Holz – Vorteile und Herausforderungen 1 1.2 Mechanische Eigenschaften von Vollholz 2 1.2.1 Einfluss der Faserrichtung 3 1.2.2 Festigkeiten von Vollholz 3 1.2.3 Verformungseigenschaften von Holz 5 1.2.4 Einfluss der Belastungsdauer und der Feuchte 7 1.3 Holzprodukte 9 1.3.1 Konstruktionsvollholz und Balkenschichtholz 9 1.3.2 Brettschichtholz (BSH) 10 1.3.3 Brettsperrholz 11 1.4 Holzwerkstoffe 12 1.4.1 Furnierschichtholz 12 1.4.2 Sperrholz 13 1.4.3 Oriented-Strand-Board-Platten (OSB-Platten) 13 1.4.4 Spanplatten 14 1.4.5 Faserplatten 15 2 Tragsicherheit und Gebrauchstauglichkeit stabformiger Bauteile 17 2.1 Grundlagen der Bemessung 17 2.1.1 Einwirkungskombinationen 18 2.1.2 Modifikationsbeiwerte und Verformungsbeiwerte 19 2.2 Biegung 20 2.3 Schub 22 2.4 Torsion und Rollschub 24 2.5 Stabilitat 24 2.5.1 Knicken – Ersatzstabverfahren 26 2.5.2 Kippen – Ersatzstabverfahren 29 2.5.3 Biegedrillknicken 35 2.5.4 Berechnungen nach Theorie II. Ordnung 35 2.6 Zug und Biegung 36 2.7 Querdruck 38 2.8 Querzug 38 2.8.1 Allgemeines 38 2.8.2 Queranschlusse 39 2.8.3 Ausklinkung 40 2.9 Nachweise im Grenzzustand der Gebrauchstauglichkeit (GZG) 42 2.9.1 Durchbiegungen 42 2.9.2 Schwingungen 44 3 Anschlusse und Verbindungen 45 3.1 Allgemeines 45 3.2 Kontakt 46 3.2.1 Druck rechtwinklig zur Faser 46 3.2.2 Druck unter einemWinkel zur Faserrichtung 49 3.3 Stiftformige Verbindungsmittel 50 3.3.1 Uberblick 50 3.3.2 Zusammenwirken und Verformungsverhalten 50 3.3.3 Grundlagen der Berechnung bei Beanspruchung auf Abscheren 54 3.3.4 Holz-Holz- und Holz-Holzwerkstoff-Verbindungen – Abscheren 57 3.3.5 Holz-Holz- und Holz-Holzwerkstoff-Verbindungen – Abscheren, vereinfachtes Verfahren 59 3.3.6 Stahlblech-Holz-Verbindungen – Abscheren 59 3.3.7 Stahlblech-Holzverbindungen – Abscheren, vereinfachtes Verfahren 61 3.4 Stabdubel/Passbolzen 62 3.5 Nagel und Klammern 66 3.5.1 Begriffe und Definitionen 66 3.5.2 Konstruktive Regeln fur Nagel 68 3.5.3 Konstruktive Regeln fur Klammern 71 3.5.4 Tragfahigkeit 72 3.6 Dubel besonderer Bauart 76 3.6.1 Tragwirkung 76 3.6.2 Konstruktive Regeln 77 3.6.3 Tragfahigkeit 78 3.7 Geschraubte Verbindungen 84 3.7.1 Begriffe und Definitionen 84 3.7.2 Entwurf geschraubter Verbindungen 86 3.7.3 Tragfahigkeit 89 3.7.4 Anwendungsbeispiele und Ausfuhrung 92 3.8 Blockscheren 92 4 Bauteile und Konstruktionsregeln 97 4.1 Dach-, Decken- und Wandkonstruktionen 97 4.1.1 Geneigte Dacher 97 4.1.2 Flachdacher 99 4.1.3 Decken 102 4.1.4 Wande 106 4.2 Brettschichtholztrager 111 4.2.1 Pultdachtrager 111 4.2.2 Satteldachtrager 115 4.2.3 Gekrummte Trager und Satteldachtrager mit gekrummtem Untergurt 116 4.3 Aussteifungsregeln und Konstruktionsdetails 117 4.3.1 Grundlagen 117 4.3.2 Dacher 119 4.3.3 Skelettbau 123 4.3.4 Decken und Wande 132 4.3.5 Lastaufteilung 132 4.4 Holztafelbauweise 134 4.4.1 Allgemeines 134 4.4.2 Wandelemente 135 4.4.3 Deckenelemente 139 4.4.4 Anschlussdetails 141 5 Dauerhaftigkeit 143 5.1 Grundsatze und Definitionen 143 5.2 Sichere Konstruktionen 146 5.3 Konstruktiver Holzschutz 147 5.4 Dauerhafte Holzer 150 5.5 Chemischer Holzschutz 151 5.6 Korrosionsschutz 152 6 Brandschutz 155 6.1 Einfuhrung 155 6.2 Begriffe und rechtliche Regelungen 156 6.2.1 Vorschriften zum Brandschutz 156 6.2.2 Gebaudeklassen 158 6.2.3 Anforderungen an Bauteile und Baustoffe 159 6.2.4 Baustoffklassen und Feuerwiderstandsdauer 160 6.2.5 Kapselung von Holztafelkonstruktionen 162 6.3 Nachweis der Feuerwiderstandsdauer 162 6.3.1 Tragsicherheit des Restquerschnittes – „Warme Bemessung“ 162 6.3.2 Verbindungsmittel 165 7 Rechenbeispiele 169 7.1 Referenzobjekte 169 7.2 Holzhaus 170 7.2.1 Einwirkungen 170 7.2.2 Sparren – Biegung ohne Normalkraft 174 7.2.3 Sparren – Schub 176 7.2.4 Sparren – Auflagerpressung 177 7.2.5 Druckbeanspruchte Stutze 181 7.2.6 Anschluss Pfette/Stutze 184 7.2.7 Holzbalkendecke 185 7.3 Lagerhalle 187 7.3.1 Einwirkungen 187 7.3.2 Koppelpfette – zweiachsige Biegung 190 7.3.3 Koppelpfette – Auflagerpressung 193 7.3.4 Binder – Biegung 195 7.3.5 Wandverband – Anschluss Strebe/Stutze 198 7.3.6 Eingespannte Stutze – Tragfahigkeit Verbindungsmittel 203 7.3.7 Eingespannte Stutze – Schubspannungen im Anschlussbereich 208 7.3.8 Eingespannte Stutze – Stabilitat 210 7.3.9 Eingespannte Stutze – Gebrauchstauglichkeit 213 Verzeichnis der Normen und Regelwerke 215 Verzeichnis der Bildquellen 217 Stichwortverzeichnis 219

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Book SynopsisStructural Timber Design Timber construction has been one of the most innovative areas of the building industry for several years. The speed with which new products are introduced into practical application is almost breathtaking compared to the other construction materials in the building industry. As a result, timber construction is continuously increasing its market share in commercial buildings and hall structures, and even in multi-storey construction for residential and office buildings. This book provides essential knowledge and skills required for the design, detailing, and construction of timber structures. Special emphasis is placed on the specific features of timber and wood-based materials compared to other construction materials. This concerns the numerous advantages, as e.g. the comparatively low weight, the good workability of the high-performance material and the large variety of assembling technologies, but also the challenges resulting from the material anisotropy an

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Book SynopsisGrundlagen der Matrizenrechnung.- Objektorientierte Matrizen.- Grundlagen der Tensorrechnung.- Dreidimensionale Visualisierung.- Tensoranalysis für Finite Elemente.

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Book SynopsisEntorno.- Escala.- Geometrías básicas.- Recursos.- Sustancias.- Materiales.- Unión.- Superficies.- Construcción de cascarones.- Métodos de construcción.- Recubrimiento.- Construcción.- Historia.- Conclusión.

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Book SynopsisFirst Published in 1986. This work should be considered as a simple introduction to nuclear engineering. It covers and somewhat enlarges upon a set of courses that the author’s currently give at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale of Lausanne, Switzerland.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Foundations of Nuclear Physics 2 Thermonuclear Fusion 3 Nuclear Fission 5 Nuclear Power Plants Fundamental Problems Of Neutronics 9 Neutron Calculations For Reactors 10 Supplement On Isotopic Separation

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Book SynopsisBezahlbarer Wohnraum ist derzeit in vielen Städten Europas Mangelware. Um den Bedarf zu decken, braucht es überzeugende Modelle und Perspektiven für die Zukunft. Wie aber können die Kosten reduziert werden, ohne die Qualität des Wohnens einzuschränken? Dieses Buch dokumentiert herausragende aktuelle Wohnungsbauten aus ganz Europa, die sich durch ihre Qualität auszeichnen und gleichzeitig mit reduzierten Baukosten realisiert werden konnten. Konstruktive Lösungen, die bedachte Materialwahl, spezifische Bauprozesse und konkrete Planungsvoraussetzungen trugen jeweils zu diesem Ergebnis bei. Die Projekte werden ausführlich mit Fotos, Texten, Grundrissen und Detailzeichnungen dokumentiert. In einem einführenden Teil greifen verschiedene Essays das Thema aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven auf.

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Book SynopsisIn Zeiten der Klimakrise und der Suche nach umweltschonenden Ressourcen kommt dem Material Holz für die Architektur eine besondere Bedeutung zu. In diesem Buch werden die gestalterischen und konstruktiven Möglichkeiten des Baustoffs Holz anhand von 30 Bauwerken unterschiedlichster Größenordnungen und Nutzungen vorgestellt. Von der kleinen Berghütte über mittelgroße Wohn- oder Schulbauten bis hin zu großen Bürogebäuden und Einrichtungen für Kultur und Freizeit reicht das Spektrum. Die jeweilige Bauweise, etwa Holzmassivbau, Modulbau, Rahmen-, Skelett- oder Hybridbau wird anhand von Plänen und detaillierten Konstruktionszeichnungen dargelegt. Mit ihren ganzheitlichen Lösungsansätzen zeigen die 30 Architekturen das Potenzial von Holz als nachhaltigem Baustoff für eine klimafreundliche Zukunft auf

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Book SynopsisHandbook - Soil mix wallsFor several decades now, the deep mixing method has been used for ground improvement works. A more recent application is the use of soil mix as structural elements for the construction of earth-water retaining structures and cut-off walls. Since 2000, due to the economic and environmental advantages of the method, these particular applications have shown an amazing growth. Nevertheless, in practice, no pragmatic standards or guidelines were available for the design, the execution, the quality control and the maintenance of this kind of applications. This is the reason why the present publication was initiated.The Handbook - Soil mix walls is based on existing literature and the knowledge and experiences of committee members, and includes an extensive description of the design and execution processes. It also establishes the link between the conditions of use (functional requirements), the design and the quality control of the final soil mix structure that is especially important in the construction of soil mix walls.Based on a large test campaign, a methodology is proposed for the design of the soil mix walls for which the interaction between steel and soil mix can possibly be taken into account dependent upon the application. Each potential function of the soil mix wall is described (e.g. earth retaining wall, cut-off wall, bearing capacity, etc.) and the temporary or permanent character of the application (its lifetime) is always considered. Furthermore, the design methodology presented in this handbook is in agreement with the Eurocodes.The Handbook - Soil mix walls also includes aspects such as the hydromechanical characterisation and the durability of the soil mix material, the interaction between steel and soil mix and the monitoring and quality control of soil mix structures. The purpose of this publication is to contribute to the realisation of soil mix walls of high quality and to minimise the risk of calamities or damage.This manual has been drawn up under the responsibility of a joint committee of SBRCURnet (the Netherlands) and the Belgian Building Research Institute (BBRI, Belgium). There is a certain difference in the design approach between Belgium and the Netherlands. These differences are also discussed in this handbook.Features:First reference handbook dedicated to the use of soil mix as structural elements for the construction of earth-water retaining structures and cut-off walls.Establishes the link between the functional requirements, the design and the quality control of the final soil mix structure.The design methodology presented in this handbook is in agreement with the Eurocodes.Table of ContentsPart 1 1. Introduction 2. Soil mix walls: general considerations and field of applications 3. Functional requirements of the soil mix walls 4. Risk analysis 5. Preparation and preliminary investigation 6. Design 7. Execution 8. Quality control 9 Lifespan, management and maintenance 10. Conclusions, recommendations and further research aspects

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Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive review of research related to construction informatics, with a particular focus on the related 5th framework EU projects on product and process technology and the implementation of the new economy technologies and business models in the construction industry.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains a selected number of papers that were presented at the Second New York City Bridge Conference organized by the Bridge Engineering Association. It represents the state-of-the-art papers from different countries on a wide spectrum of topics in bridge engineering.Table of Contents1. Cable-supported bridges 2. Bridge analysis and design 3. Seismic analysis, design and retrofit 4. Fatigue and brittle fracture 5. Concrete segmental bridges 6. Bridge health monitoring and management 7. Advanced materials

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Book SynopsisA collection of articles on Design Load for Water Supply in Buildings originally published in 1989.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to stability design criteria, fully updated and incorporating current research Representing nearly fifty years of cooperation between Wiley and the Structural Stability Research Council, the Guide to Stability Design Criteria for Metal Structures is often described as an invaluable reference for practicing structural engineers and researchers. For generations of engineers and architects, the Guide has served as the definitive work on designing steel and aluminum structures for stability. Under the editorship of Ronald Ziemian and written by SSRC task group members who are leading experts in structural stability theory and research, this Sixth Edition brings this foundational work in line with current practice and research. The Sixth Edition incorporates a decade of progress in the field since the previous edition, with new features including: Updated chapters on beams, beam-columns, bracing, plates, boxTable of Contents Preface xiii Notation and Abbreviations xv Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 From the Metal Column to the Structural System 1 1.2 Scope and Summary of the Guide 2 1.3 Mechanical Properties of Structural Metals 3 1.4 Definitions 5 1.5 Postbuckling Behavior 8 1.6 Credits for the Chapters in the Sixth Edition of the SSRC Guide 9 References 11 Chapter 2 Stability Theory 12 2.1 Introduction 12 2.2 Bifurcation Buckling 13 2.3 Limit-Load Buckling 20 References 22 Chapter 3 Centrally Loaded Columns 23 3.1 Introduction 23 3.2 Column Strength 25 3.3 Influence of Imperfections 29 3.4 Influence of End Restraint 44 3.5 Strength Criteria for Steel Columns 52 3.6 Aluminum Columns 63 3.7 Stainless Steel Columns 79 3.8 Tapered Columns 85 3.9 Built-Up Columns 90 3.10 Stepped Columns 104 3.11 Guyed Towers 109 References 114 Chapter 4 Plates 128 4.1 Introduction 128 4.2 Elastic Local Buckling of Flat Plates 130 4.3 Inelastic Buckling, Postbuckling, and Strength of Flat Plates 145 4.4 Buckling, Postbuckling, and Strength of Stiffened Plates 163 4.5 Buckling of Orthotropic Plates 180 4.6 Interaction between Plate Elements 188 References 193 Chapter 5 Beams 205 5.1 Introduction 205 5.2 Elastic Lateral–Torsional Buckling, Prismatic I-Section Members 208 5.3 Fundamental Comparison of Design Standards, Prismatic I-Section Members 232 5.4 Stepped, Variable Web Depth and Other Nonprismatic I-Section Members 236 5.5 Continuous-Span Composite I-Section Members 240 5.6 Beams with Other Cross-Sectional Types 242 5.7 Design for Inelastic Deformation Capacity 243 5.8 Concluding Remarks 246 References 247 Chapter 6 Plate Girders 257 6.1 Introduction 257 6.2 Preliminary Sizing 259 6.3 Web Buckling as a Basis for Design 261 6.4 Shear Strength of Plate Girders 262 6.5 Girders with No Intermediate Stiffeners 274 6.6 Steel Plate Shear Walls 275 6.7 Bending Strength of Plate Girders 277 6.8 Combined Bending and Shear 280 6.9 Plate Girders with Longitudinal Stiffeners 283 6.10 End Panels 290 6.11 Design of Stiffeners 290 6.12 Panels under Edge Loading 293 6.13 Fatigue 305 6.14 Design Principles and Philosophies 305 6.15 Girders with Corrugated Webs 306 6.16 Research Needs 311 References 312 Chapter 7 Box Girders 321 7.1 Introduction 321 7.2 Bases of Design 323 7.3 Buckling of Wide Flanges 326 7.4 Bending Strength of Box Girders 344 7.5 Nominal Shear Strength of Box Girders 345 7.6 Strength of Box Girders under Combined Bending, Compression, and Shear 348 7.7 Influence of Torsion on Strength of Box Girders 353 7.8 Diaphragms 353 7.9 Top-Flange Lateral Bracing of Quasi-Closed Sections 365 7.10 Research Needs 367 References 368 Chapter 8 Beam-Columns 371 8.1 Introduction 371 8.2 Strength of Beam-Columns 373 8.3 Uniaxial Bending: In-Plane Strength 375 8.4 Uniaxial Bending: Lateral–Torsional Buckling 386 8.5 Equivalent Uniform Moment Factor 392 8.6 Biaxial Bending 394 8.7 Special Topics 404 References 405 Chapter 9 Horizontally Curved Steel Girders 413 9.1 Introduction 413 9.2 Historical Review 414 9.3 Fabrication and Construction 416 9.4 Analysis Methods 421 9.5 Stability of Curved I-Girders 423 9.6 Stability of Curved Box Girders 440 9.7 Concluding Remarks 442 References 442 Chapter 10 Composite Columns and Structural Systems 456 10.1 Introduction 456 10.2 U.S.–Japan Research Program 460 10.3 Cross-Sectional Strength of Composite Sections 467 10.4 Other Considerations for Cross-Sectional Strength 471 10.5 Length Effects 473 10.6 Force Transfer between Concrete and Steel 474 10.7 Design Approaches 478 10.8 Structural Systems and Connections for Composite and Hybrid Structures 484 10.9 Summary 486 References 486 Chapter 11 Stability of Angle Members 493 11.1 Introduction 493 11.2 Review of Experimental and Analytical Research 494 11.3 Single-Angle Compression Members 501 11.4 Current Industry Practice for Hot-Rolled Single-Angle Members in the United States 507 11.5 Design Criteria for Hot-Rolled Angle Columns in Europe, Australia, and Japan 511 11.6 Design of Axially Loaded Cold-Formed Single Angles 512 11.7 Concluding Remarks on the Compressive Strength of Eccentrically Loaded Single-Angle Members 514 11.8 Multiple Angles in Compression 514 11.9 Angles in Flexure 522 References 526 Chapter 12 Bracing 531 12.1 Introduction 531 12.2 Background 533 12.3 Safety Factors, φ Factors, and Definitions 536 12.4 Relative Braces for Columns or Frames 537 12.5 Discrete Bracing Systems for Columns 538 12.6 Continuous Column Bracing 541 12.7 Lean-on Systems 542 12.8 Columns Braced on One Flange 544 12.9 Beam Buckling and Bracing 545 12.10 Beam Bracing 546 References 553 Chapter 13 Thin-Walled Metal Construction 556 13.1 Introduction 556 13.2 Member Stability Modes (Elastic) 557 13.3 Effective Width Member Design 571 13.4 Direct Strength Member Design 581 13.5 Additional Design Considerations 596 13.6 Structural Assemblies 599 13.7 Stainless Steel Structural Members 604 13.8 Aluminum Structural Members 606 13.9 Torsional Buckling 610 References 611 Chapter 14 Circular Tubes and Shells 626 14.1 Introduction 626 14.2 Description of Buckling Behavior 629 14.3 Unstiffened or Heavy-Ring-Stiffened Cylinders 631 14.4 General Instability of Ring-Stiffened Cylinders 651 14.5 Stringer- or Ring-and-Stringer-Stiffened Cylinders 658 14.6 Effects on Column Buckling 660 14.7 Cylinders Subjected to Combined Loadings 664 14.8 Strength and Behavior of Damaged and Repaired Tubular Columns 669 References 669 Chapter 15 Members with Elastic Lateral Restraints 678 15.1 Introduction 678 15.2 Buckling of the Compression Chord 679 15.3 Effect of Secondary Factors on Buckling Load 685 15.4 Top-Chord Stresses due to Bending of Floor Beams and to Initial Chord Eccentricities 686 15.5 Design Example 686 15.6 Plate Girder with Elastically Braced Compression Flange 689 15.7 Guyed Towers 689 References 690 Chapter 16 Frame Stability 692 16.1 Introduction 692 16.2 Methods of Analysis 693 16.3 Frame Behavior 705 16.4 Frame Stability Assessment Using Second-Order Analysis 724 16.5 Overview of Current Code Provisions 741 16.6 Structural Integrity and Disproportionate Collapse Resistance 748 16.7 Concluding Remarks 753 References 754 Chapter 17 Arches 762 17.1 Introduction 762 17.2 In-Plane Stability of Arches 764 17.3 Out-of-Plane Stability of Arches 782 17.4 Braced Arches and Requirements for Bracing Systems 792 17.5 Ultimate Strength of Steel Arch Bridges 798 References 802 Chapter 18 Doubly Curved Shells and Shell-Like Structures 807 18.1 Introduction 807 18.2 The Basic Problem 810 18.3 Finite Element Method 814 18.4 Design Codes 816 18.5 Design Aids 818 18.6 Reticulated Shells 819 18.7 Design Trends and Research Needs 821 References 821 Chapter 19 Stability Under Seismic Loading 824 19.1 Introduction 824 19.2 Design for Local and Member Stability 831 19.3 Global System Stability (P−Δ Effects) 882 References 910 Chapter 20 Stability Analysis by the Finite Element Method 933 20.1 Introduction 933 20.2 Nonlinear Analysis 940 20.3 Linearized Eigenvalue Buckling Analysis 943 References 956 Appendix A General References on Structural Stability 959 Appendix B Technical Memoranda of Structural Stability Research Council 963 B.1 Technical Memorandum No. 1: The Basic Column Formula 963 B.2 Technical Memorandum No. 2: Notes on the Compression Testing of Metals 965 B.3 Technical Memorandum No. 3: Stub-Column Test Procedure 970 B.4 Technical Memorandum No. 4: Procedure for Testing Centrally Loaded Columns 978 B.5 Technical Memorandum No. 5: General Principles for the Stability Design of Metal Structures 991 B.6 Technical Memorandum No. 6: Determination of Residual Stresses 993 B.7 Technical Memorandum No. 7: Tension Testing 1002 B.8 Technical Memorandum No. 8: Standard Methods and Definitions for Tests for Static Yield Stress 1006 B.9 Technical Memorandum No. 9: Flexural Testing 1013 B.10 Technical Memorandum No. 10: Statistical Evaluation of Test Data for Limit States Design 1021 References 1027 Appendix C Structural Stability Research Council 1030 Name Index 1035 Subject Index 1057

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. This newest addition to Wiley's series of focused guides familiarizes code users with the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) as it applies to residential buildings. The book provides architects, engineers, and other related building professionals with an understanding of how the International Residential Code was developed, and how it is likely to be interpreted when applied to the design and construction of residential buildings. User-friendly visual format that makes finding the information you need quick and easy The book's organization follows the 2009 International Residential Code itself Nearly 900 illustrations, by architectural illustratoTable of ContentsPreface vi 1 Building Codes 1 2 Navigating the Code, Adminisrative Procedures, Definitions 9 3 Building Planning 25 4 Foundations 107 5 Floors 139 6 Wall Construction 171 7 Wall Covering 255 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction 281 9 Roof Assemblies 305 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces 325 Bibliography 335 Index 336

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Book SynopsisPowell-Smith and Furmston's Building Contract Casebook The interaction between general principles and the provisions of the standard building and construction contracts is a central feature of construction law. The major part of the law is laid down in decided cases and construction professionals should be familiar with these cases, but the information is scattered throughout a large number of law reports. The fifth edition of Powell-Smith and Furmston's Building Contract Casebook is designed to help construction professionals become familiar with those key cases. It brings together a wide range of cases on the main aspects of the law of construction contracts, states the principle established by each case and gives a summary of the facts and the decision. For the majority of cases, verbatim extracts from the judgment are included. The casebook presents the leading cases on each topic, together with many lesser-known but important decisions. A number of useful deciTable of ContentsPreface vii PART I – FORMATION OF THE CONTRACT 1 1 Letters of Intent 3 2 Costs of Tendering 9 3 Tenders and Estimates 14 4 Incorporation of Documents 20 5 Completion of the Contract 43 PART II – PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT 59 6 The Contractor’s Obligations 61 Design 61 Materials and workmanship 74 Progress and completion 92 Indemnities and insurance 95 7 The Employer’s Obligations 133 Possession of site 133 Time and extent of possession 133 Site conditions 137 Co-operation 142 Instructions 151 Payment 154 Lump sum contracts 155 Other contracts 158 Retention 159 Quantum meruit 162 Set-off 165 Miscellaneous 176 Nomination of sub-contractors and specialists 176 Objection to nominees 176 Displacement of implied terms 177 Form of sub-contracts 177 Effect of failure 177 Default in supply of goods 178 8 Ownership and Vesting of Materials 180 Materials and goods 180 Vesting clauses 185 9 Acceptance and Defects 187 10 Approval and Certifi cates 191 General 191 Nature and effect of certifi cates 204 Recovery without certifi cate 226 11 Variations 228 12 Damages for Breach of Construction Contracts 246 13 Prolongation and Disruption Claims 272 14 Liquidated Damages and Extensions of Time 319 Liquidated damages 319 Extensions of time 336 Interpretation of provisions 351 PART III – DISCHARGE OF THE CONTRACT 353 15 Release 355 16 Frustration 358 17 Illegality 365 18 Forfeiture Clauses, Repudiation and Determination 369 19 Limitation 388 The Limitation Act 1980 388 Latent Damage Act 1986 391 PART IV – SUB-CONTRACTS AND SUB-CONTRACTING 399 20 Assignment and Sub-letting 401 21 Domestic Sub-contractors 411 22 Nominated Sub-contractors 414 PART V – BUILDING CONTRACTS AND THE LAW OF TORT 441 23 Building Contracts and the Law of Tort 443 Table of Cases 467 Index 485

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Book SynopsisThe drive towards environmentally friendly buildings and infrastructure has led to a growing interest in providing design solutions underpinned by the core principles of sustainability to balance economic, social and environmental factors.Table of ContentsEditors and Contributors xii Foreword xxiii Preface xxv PART I THEORIES, PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES 1 1 Economic Context, Policy Environment and the Changing Role of Design Economists 3Herbert Robinson and Barry Symonds 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 The economic context 4 1.3 Globalisation of construction market 6 1.4 The policy environment and the construction industry 9 1.5 Current and emerging role of design economists 11 2 Theories and Principles of Design Economics 16Herbert Robinson and Barry Symonds 2.1 Introduction 16 2.2 Factors affecting design costs and benefits 17 2.3 Capital cost theory 18 2.4 Whole life cost theory 21 2.5 Value management theory 23 2.6 Value of design theory 24 2.7 Carter’s model 26 2.8 Resource]based theory 27 3 New Approaches and Rules of Measurement for Cost Estimating and Planning 31Barry Symonds, Peter Barnes and Herbert Robinson 3.1 Introduction 31 3.2 The standardisation of cost estimating 32 3.3 The RICS NRM 1 33 3.4 RIBA plan of work, RICS estimating, cost planning and NRM 1 34 3.5 Cost estimating and cost planning 35 3.6 Elemental Standard Form of Cost Analysis (SFCA) 40 3.7 Benchmarking (cost limits) 41 3.8 Building information modelling 43 3.9 Concluding remarks 44 4 The Relationship between Building Height and Construction Costs 47David Picken and Benedict Ilozor 4.1 Introduction 47 4.2 Research in the 1970s and 1980s 48 4.3 More recent research in Hong Kong and Shanghai 50 4.4 Conclusions 59 5 Appraisal of Design to Determine Viability of Development Schemes 61Herbert Robinson 5.1 Introduction 61 5.2 Assessing costs and benefits of design alternatives 61 5.3 Appraisal of design using discounting methods 63 5.4 Appraisal of design using residual technique 65 5.5 Case study of the blackfriars development project 69 5.6 Concluding remarks 77 6 Eco-cost Associated with Tall Buildings 80Peter de Jong and J.W.F. Hans Wamelink 6.1 Introduction 80 6.2 Overview of the Dutch housing market and land use planning 80 6.3 Eco-costs/value ratio and the EVR model 82 6.4 Applying the EVR model to housing 86 6.5 EVR and tall buildings 88 6.6 Embedding EVR in other sustainable ranking methods 89 6.7 Conclusion 90 7 Productivity in Construction Projects 93Shamil Naoum 7.1 Introduction 93 7.2 Concept and measurement of productivity 94 7.3 Previous literature on factors affecting site productivity 94 7.4 Productivity survey 100 7.5 Proposed framework for site productivity 102 7.6 Conclusion and further research 104 8 Design Variables and Whole-Life Cost Modelling 107Andrea Pelzeter 8.1 Introduction 107 8.2 Whole-life cost modelling 108 8.3 Steps in LCC modelling 110 8.4 Design principles to optimise lcc 112 8.5 A worked example of an office façade 116 8.6 Inclusion of carbon emissions into wlc modelling 118 8.7 Limitations of wlc 119 8.8 Concluding remarks 119 9 Procurement and Contract Strategy: Risks Allocation and Construction Cost 121John Adriaanse and Herbert Robinson 9.1 Introduction 121 9.2 Procurement strategy and contract selection 122 9.3 Wembley stadium case study 123 9.4 Allocation of risks and forms of contract 124 9.5 Risks and construction costs 125 9.6 Procurement systems and contract issues 128 9.7 Alternative forms of procurement 133 9.8 Concluding remarks 135 10 Sustainable Design, Investment and Value 137Thomas Lützkendorf and David Lorenz 10.1 Introduction 137 10.2 Formulation of project goals 138 10.3 Identifying value-related characteristics 142 10.4 The performance approach 143 10.5 Use of sustainability assessment systems 146 10.6 Relationship between sustainable credentials and value 148 10.7 Concluding remarks 150 11 Carbon Reduction and Fiscal Incentives for Sustainable Design 152Paul Farey 11.1 Introduction 152 11.2 Key drivers of owners and occupiers 153 11.3 Reducing demand for energy in buildings 153 11.4 Fiscal drivers 155 11.5 Reliefs and allowances 161 11.6 Subsidies and incentives 173 11.7 Conclusion 175 12 Environmental Assessment Tools: An Overview of the UK’s BREEAM and the US’s LEED 177Ina Colombo, Benedict Ilozor and Herbert Robinson 12.1 Introduction 177 12.2 Context and the need to design to reduce carbon emission 178 12.3 Key features of environmental assessment tools 179 12.4 The Breeam tool 180 12.5 The LEED tool 184 12.6 Concluding remarks 190 13 Space Planning and Organisational Performance 191Benedict Ilozor 13.1 Introduction 191 13.2 Organisational performance and innovative work settings 192 13.3 Hypotheses and test results 193 13.4 Discussion 195 13.5 Conclusions 198 14 Achieving Zero Carbon in Sustainable Communities 201Malgorzata Jacewicz and Herbert Robinson 14.1 Introduction 201 14.2 Key concepts and principles 202 14.3 Key features of decentralised energy networks 203 14.4 Activity-based design approach 204 14.5 Key steps in the design process 206 14.6 Evaluating energy, space and land requirements 209 14.7 Concluding remarks 211 15 Flood Risk Mitigation: Design Considerations and Cost Implications for New and Existing Buildings 213Rotimi Joseph, David Proverbs and Jessica Lamond 15.1 Introduction 213 15.2 Increasing challenges of flooding due to global warming and urban development 214 15.3 Flood mitigation 215 15.4 Flood mitigation consideration for new buildings at design stage 218 15.5 Implications of mitigation measures in terms of building cost 218 15.6 Implications of mitigation measures in terms of property value and insurance cost 222 15.7 Conclusions 224 PART II INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE, CASE STUDIES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 227 16 Reusing Knowledge and Leveraging Technology to Reduce Design and Construction Costs 229Herbert Robinson and Chika Udeaja 16.1 Introduction 229 16.2 Knowledge reuse in construction processes and projects 229 16.3 Knowledge reuse in construction projects 231 16.4 Leveraging knowledge systems to reduce time and costs 232 16.5 4Projects knowledge solution 234 16.6 Case studies and discussions 235 16.7 Concluding remarks 237 17 Sustainable Design Economics and Property Valuation: An Industry Perspective 240Barry Gilbertson, Ann Heywood, Ian Selby and John Symes-Thompson 17.1 Introduction 240 17.2 Sustainable design economics and property valuation 240 17.3 Data collection 243 17.4 UK government impact 244 17.5 The valuation process 245 17.6 Conclusion 247 18 Cost Planning of Construction Projects: An Industry Perspective 248Jon Scott 18.1 Introduction 248 18.2 Concept and format of a cost plan 248 18.3 How a cost plan is put together 253 18.4 How the cost plan evolves through the riba design stages 255 18.5 Main factors that affect the overall cost of a building 257 18.6 Impact of sustainability on cost plans 258 18.7 Recent developments in BIM and the implications for cost planning 260 18.8 Conclusion 260 19 Life Cycle Costing and Sustainability Assessments: An Industry Perspective with Case Studies 262Sean Lockie 19.1 Introduction 262 19.2 Sustainability considerations in design 263 19.3 Using the life cycle costing standards 269 19.4 Case study 1 – whole building 275 19.5 Case study 2 – lighting 279 19.6 Concluding remarks 282 20 Designing Super-Tall Buildings for Increased Resilience: New Measures and Cost Considerations 284James Hayhoe 20.1 Introduction 284 20.2 Challenges of tall buildings and the need for increased resilience 284 20.3 Factors influencing design and cost of tall buildings 285 20.4 Design of counter-terrorism measures 288 20.5 Cost of new measures and design 291 20.6 Concluding remarks 295 21 Building Information Modelling: A New Approach to Design, Quantification, Costing, and Schedule Management with Case Studies 299Aviad Almagor and Barry Symonds 21.1 Introduction 299 21.2 Concept of Bim 300 21.3 Integration and dataflow 302 21.4 Model Progression Specification: Developing a common language 303 21.5 Quality 305 21.6 Cost planning 310 21.7 Construction schedule 314 21.8 Conclusion and future directions 317 22 Case Study: Value Engineering and Management Focusing on Groundworks and Piling Packages 319Richard Powell 22.1 Introduction 319 22.2 Why VM? 319 22.3 When and where is VM applied? 320 22.4 Value management implemention and tools used 320 22.5 Practical benefits and savings 324 22.6 Reflection and concluding remarks 327 23 Case Study: Value Engineering of a New Office Development with Retail Provision 330Paul Ullmer 23.1 Introduction 330 23.2 Why value management? 330 23.3 When and where is value management applied? 331 23.4 Value management implementation and tools used 332 23.5 Practical benefits and savings 334 23.6 Concluding remarks 335 24 Case Studies: Sustainable Design, Innovation and Competitiveness in Construction Firms 336Arthlene Amos and Herbert Robinson 24.1 Introduction 336 24.2 Background and context 336 24.3 Key drivers of sustainability in design and construction 337 24.4 Case studies 339 24.5 Findings and discussions 340 24.6 Concluding Remarks 353 25 Case Study: Retrofitting Building Services Design and Sustainability in Star Island 356Victoria Hardy 25.1 Introduction 356 25.2 Initial study or analysis to identify problems 357 25.3 Funding for capital improvement plan 358 25.4 Evaluation of design options and the cost implications 358 25.5 Proposed design solution and costs 359 25.6 Concluding remarks 361 26 Case Studies: Maximising Design and Construction Opportunities through Fiscal Incentives 362Paul Farey 26.1 Introduction 362 26.2 Strategic considerations 362 26.3 Capital allowances planning 364 26.4 Enhanced capital allowances (ECA) 366 26.5 Land remediation relief (LRR) 367 26.6 Value added tax 368 26.7 Taxation anti-avoidance 370 26.8 Conclusion 370 27 Mapping Sustainability in the Quantity Surveying Curriculum: Educating Tomorrow’s Design Economists 372Chika Udeaja, Damilola Ekundayo, Lei Zhou, John Pearson and Srinath Perera 27.1 Introduction 372 27.2 Literature review on sustainability issues 373 27.3 Development of the Sustainability Framework 376 27.4 Mapping of Sustainability Education in QS Degree Programmes 380 27.5 Discussion and conclusions 382 Appendix A: UK Property Investment Yields (December 2013) 387 Appendix B: IPD/RICS Sustainability Inspection Checklist 2014 389 Index 392

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Book SynopsisContains practical, easy-to-read explanations regarding the issues and problems encountered in designing for these natural disasters. This edition includes important code updates from the 1994 Uniform Building Code as well as more detailed information on engineering computations and lateral force construction. Increased attention is paid to the relationship between building design and seismic response. Features a discussion of the latest CAD products for lateral design work. Serves as a major reference for anyone preparing for seismic and wind design test sections of State Board Examinations (for licensing purposes).Table of ContentsGENERAL CONSIDERATIONS. Wind Effects on Buildings. Earthquake Effects on Buildings. Resistance of Buildings to Lateral Forces. Building Planning for Lateral Resistance. LATERAL RESISTIVE ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS. Lateral-Load-Resisting Systems. Elements of Lateral Resistive Systems. Special Problems for Lateral Resistive Systems. Site and Foundation Concerns. DESIGN EXAMPLES. Design Process and Methods. Shear Wall Systems. Truss Systems. Moment-Resistive Frames. STRENGTHENING OF BUILDING STRUCTURES. Need for Strengthening. Strengthening of Older Buildings. Glossary. Appendices. Study Aids. Bibliography. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisBased on research culled by Architectural Computer Services, Inc. (ARCOM), this book presents objective, in-depth specification information representing material from hundreds of standards and manufacturing organizations.Table of ContentsDIVISION 5: METALS. Metal Stairs. DIVISION 6: WOOD AND PLASTICS. Interior Architectural Woodwork. Paneling. DIVISION 8: DOORS AND WINDOWS. Steel Doors and Frames. Flush Wood Doors. Stile and Rail Wood Doors. Access Doors and Frames. Folding Doors. Door Hardware. DIVISION 9: FINISHES. Gypsum Plaster. Gypsum Vaneer Plaster. Portland Cement Plaster. Factory-Finished Gypsum Board. Gypsum Board Assemblies. Gypsum Board Shaft-Wall Assemblies. Glass-Reinforced Gypsum Fabrications. Ceramic Tile. Dimension Stone Tile. Terrazzo. Acoustical Panel Ceilings. Acoustical Tile Ceilings. Acoustical Snap-In Metal Pan Ceilings. Acoustical Metal Pan Ceilings. Linear Metal Ceilings. Security Ceiling Systems. Suspended Decorative Grids. Fluid-Applied Athletic Flooring. Resilient Athletic Flooring. Brick Flooring. Chemical-Resistant Brick Flooring. Stone Paving and Flooring. Wood Flooring. Wood Athletic-Flooring Assemblies. Resilient Floor Tile. Sheet Vinyl Floor Coverings. Resilient Wall Base and Accessories. Linoleum Floor Coverings. Static-Control Resilient Floor Coverings. Resinous Flooring. Carpet. Carpet Tile. Wall Coverings. Wood-Veneer Wall Coverings. Interior Stone Facing. Fabric-Wrapped Panels. Stretched-Fabric Wall Systems. Acoustical Wall Panels. Painting. Exterior Wood Stains. Multicolored Interior Coatings. High-Performance Coatings. Elastomeric Coatings. Intumescent Paints. High-Temperature-Resistant Coatings. Cementitious Coatings. Illustration Acknowledgements. Index.

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Book SynopsisFRACTURE MECHANICS OF CONCRETE AND ROCK This book offers engineers a unique opportunity to learn, frominternationally recognized leaders in their field, about the latesttheoretical advances in fracture mechanics in concrete, reinforcedconcrete structures, and rock. At the same time, it functions as asuperb, graduate-level introduction to fracture mechanics conceptsand analytical techniques. Reviews, in depth, the basic theory behind fracture mechanics * Covers the application of fracture mechanics to compressionfailure, creep, fatigue, torsion, and other advanced topics * Extremely well researched, applies experimental evidence ofdamage to a wide range of design cases * Supplies all relevant formulas for stress intensity * Covers state-of-the-art linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFM)techniques for analyzing deformations and cracking * Describes nonlinear fracture mechanics (NLFM) and the latestRILEM modeling techniques for testing nonlinear quasTable of ContentsFailure of Structures. Principles of Linear-Elastic Fracture Mechanics. Principles of Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics. Structure and Fracture Process of Concrete. Nonlinear Fracture Mechanics for Mode I Quasi-BrittleFracture. Test Methods to Determine Mode I Fracture Properties for Concreteand Rock. Fracture Resistance Curves (R-Curves) for Quasi-BrittleMaterials. Fracture Mechanics for Other Deformation Modes. Applications of Fracture Mechanics to Concrete Structures. Fracture Mechanics and Compressive Failure. Damage Mechanics and Fracture Mechanics. Other Areas in Application of Fracture Mechanics. Problems. Index.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive approach to building-related deterioration and intervention This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building-related deterioration, identify sound treatment options and solutions, and design to minimize performance problems on new projects. Combining a clear and accessible explanation of the principles and mechanisms of building deterioration with coverage of a broad array of intervention methods, it is a ready resource for anyone whose work is concerned with improving building performance.Trade Review"We can all benefit from his more than 30 years experience in making buildings work better." (APT Bulletin, June 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Mechanisms and Diagnostics. Structural Systems. Vertical Closure Systems. Horizontal Closure Systems. The Active Systems. Epilogue. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisPraise for the Second Edition . . . A basic, how-to guide . . . for all those involved in the construction industry.--The Construction Lawyer This book is indispensable for any contractor who, against his better judgment, bids a fixed price contract . . . highly recommended.--David S. Thaler, The Daily Record Particularly useful to the construction contractor [and] also instructive to owners and design professionals.--Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities Practical advice on how to prevent a dispute--from the moment that the contract preparation begins through performance by the contractor and administration by the owner.--Concrete International Over two successful editions, Construction Claims has become the sourcebook of choice on the subject for construction professionals from all areas of the industry. Now extensively updated, the Third Edition includes new material on design/build implications for construcTable of ContentsCLAIMS--UNDERSTANDING AND AVOIDING THEM. The Groundwork: The Contract. Red Flag Clauses. Differing Site Conditions/Changed Conditions/Geotechnical Baseline Reports. Changes. Environmental Regulation and Contract Claims. Delays. Contractor's Costs of Delays. Owner's Damages for Delays. Bonding. PROSECUTING AND DEFENDING CLAIMS. Documentation and Record Keeping. Claims Presentation. Formal Dispute Resolution. Appendices. Index.

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Book SynopsisAn anatomical study of building systems integration with guidelines for practical applications Through a systems approach to buildings, Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture details the practice of integration to bridge the gap between the design intentions and technical demands of building projects.Trade Review"It's a wonderful collection of 30 case-studies." (SBSE Newsletter, Spring 2003)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. PART I: METHODS. Chapter 1: The Idea of Integration. Hardware: integration among building systems; software: integration in the design process; philosophical digression: integration and the progress of technology; framework of discussion. Chapter 2: The Systems Basis of Architecture. Systems thinking; architectural systems; developments in systems architecture: precepts and trends. Chapter 3: Integrated Building Systems. Modes of integration: physical, visual, and performance; integrated systems: envelope, structural, mechanical, interior, and site; integration potentials. Chapter 4: The Architecture of Integration. The example of the Pacific Museum of Flight; program: client, code, and other constraints; intention: architectural ambition; critical technical issues: inherent, contextual, and intentional; the use of precedent; appropriate systems: structure, envelope, mechanical, interior, and site; beneficial integrations. PART II: CASE STUDIES. Building database; timeline. Chapter 5: Laboratories. Typology overview; Richards Medical Research Building; Salk Institute for Biological Studies; Schlumberger Research Laboratory; PA Technology Laboratory;Wallace Earth Sciences Laboratory. Chapter 6: Offices. Typology overview; John Deere Headquarters; Willis Faber Dumas Insurance Headquarters; Briarcliff House; Lockheed Building 157. Chapter 7: Airport Terminals. Typology overview; Dulles International; Stansted International; United Airlines Terminal at O'Hare; Kansai International. Chapter 8: Pavilions. Typology overview; Munich Olympic Stadium; Insitut du Monde Arabe; Linz Design Center; British Pavilion, Expo 92. Chapter 9: Residential Architecture. Typology overview; The Eames House and Studio;Magney House; Experimental House at Almere; Two-Family House at Pullach. Chapter 10: High Tech Architecture. Typology overview; Centre Georges Pompidou; Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts; Lloyd's of London; Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank. Chapter 11: Green Architecture. Typology overview; The Gregory Bateson Building; NMB Bank; Emerald People's Utility District Headquarters; Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhat is known about the failure processes surrounding wood comes almost entirely from empirical evidence gathered for engineering purposes. With only limited resources and the need to obtain practical results quickly, the timber engineering research community has avoided the route of scientific inquiry.Trade Review"...highlight[s] the complexity of the selections processes that have to be considered before embarking upon the application of theory..." (Jnl of the Inst of Wood Science, Winter 2004)Table of ContentsIntroduction. Structure and Properties of Wood. Mechanical Behaviour of Wood: Concepts and Modelling. Principles of Fracture Mechanics. Fracture and Failure Phenomena in Wood. Fatigue in Wood. Fracture Modelling in Wood. Fatigue Modelling in Wood. Application of Information and Concepts. Index.

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Book SynopsisWritten as a reference on effective engineering practice for construction activities in Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions. It is based on many sources around the world including the Soviet Union and China where people live and work in very low temperatures. Provides a broad look at overall problems found by engineers, contractors and builders, including case histories that illustrate actual projects throughout the cold regions of the world.Table of ContentsCase Studies. Introduction to Cold Regions. Preparing Equipment for Work in the Cold. Foundation Construction. Buildings. Road, Airfield, and Island Embankments. Pipelines. Ice. Management of Cold-Regions Construction. History. Epilogue. References. Appendix. Index.

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Book SynopsisMore than a third of America''s bridges are considered substandard--either structurally deficient, functionally obsolete or both. Offers first-rate, practical guidance regarding the inspection and rehabilitation of aging bridge infrastructure including all elements involving structure, various materials and design types. Features seismic retrofit and coverage of environmental issues. Each chapter is written by an authority on the subject. Contains top-quality, detailed line illustrations plus photographs of actual rehab projects.Table of ContentsBridge Inspection (N. Feuer & R. Little). Concrete Superstructures (F. Lackpour). Concrete Box Girders (J. Murillo, et al.). Steel Structures (J. Swindlehurst & F. Parkinson). Suspension Bridges (F. Balsamo). Cable-Stayed Bridges (J. Murillo & J. Englert). Movable Bridges (M. Abrahams). Substructures (F. Lackpour). Bearings (J. Mumber). Deck Reconstruction (D. Gilstad). Deck Joints (F. Guzaltan). Seismic Retrofitting of Highway Bridges (T. Jackson). Maintenance of Traffic During Inspection and Rehabilitation (R.Robison). Environmental Controls Related to Bridge Rehabilitation (E.Sela). List of Abbreviations. Index.

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Book SynopsisEnables non-attorneys in the construction industry to understand how the construction process and law interact in order to resolve disputes without going to court. Analyzes specific issues concerning contracts, subcontracting, tort claims, insurance and bonds. Recommends strategies for avoiding or terminating litigation if a claim arises.Table of ContentsOutline of the American Legal System. Alternatives to Traditional Litigation. The Construction Process. Contract as a Means of Regulating Duties and Behavior. Subcontracting. Tort Claims. Insurance. Bonds in Construction. Government Entities and Construction Projects. Avoiding or Terminating Construction Litigation. Effective Construction Dispute Resolution: A Summary. Appendices. Tables. Index.

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Book SynopsisOrganized for self-paced study, this user-friendly book can easily be understood by designers with no engineering training. Provides excellent guidance concerning how design can be used to control noise, privacy and room acoustics within buildings. Contains a summary of the basic types of sound problems that occur in buildings.Table of ContentsBasic Concerns. Nature of Sound. Sound and Hearing. Room Acoustics. Sound and Noise Control. Control of Airborne Noise. Control of Impact Structure-Borne Noise. Case Studies: Building Design Situations. Bibliography. Glossary. Appendix. Study Aids. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe text reviews the history of failure analysis as it relates to the evolution of engineering design. The concepts behind failure analysis are reviewed and its root causes discussed. It includes information updated since the first edition.Table of ContentsFailures: Causes, Costs, and Benefits. Natural Hazards and Unusual Loads: Effect on the BuiltEnvironment. Earthworks, Soil, and Foundations Problems. Dams and Bridges. Timber Structures. Steel Structures. Reinforced Concrete Structures (Cast-in-Place). Precast and Prestressed Concrete Structures. Masonry Structures. Nonstructural Failures. Construction Safety and Failures during Construction. Responsibility for Failures: Litigation and ADR Techniques. Learning from Failures. Index.

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Book SynopsisDescribes Rincon in detail, from the day the brainstorm to bid on the land took shape in the mind of a Perini Co executive until its champagne-soaked opening party. This book focuses on what it takes to build a tiny, self-contained city.

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