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Springer Verlag, Singapore Recent Developments in Geotechnics and Structural
Book SynopsisThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2022). It focuses on the latest research developments in structural engineering, structural health monitoring, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, geotechnical engineering, and earthquake-resistant structures. The book also covers the latest innovations in building repair and maintenance, AI and blockchain in structural engineering, advancements in the design of earthquake-resistant structures, and sustainable materials for rehabilitation and retrofitting. The contents of this book are useful for researchers and professionals working in structural and geotechnical engineering and allied areas.Table of ContentsImproving Railway Track System Using Soil Nails For Heavy Axle Load.- Finite Element Analysis on Skew Box-Girder Bridges.- Evaluating residential housing society on energy optimization and Water Management Criterion of GRIHA Rating System.- Estimation of Shear Wave Velocity at varying depth for Jalandhar, Punjab.- Numerically Investigating The Effect Of Wind Load On Square And Setback Building.- Rockfall Hazard and its mitigation with focus on rock-sheds: A Review.- Microstructure Investigation and Design of GFRP Rein-forced Coastal Structures.- Finite Element Analysis and Design of Concrete Bridge Deck using GFRP Reinforcement.- Experimental Study of variation in Properties of Ultra-fine Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) and Steel-Fibre infused Concrete.- Comparative Study of Effect of Vertical Stiffness at 30%, 50% and 70% Irregularity on the Nature of Framed Structure.
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Springer Sustainable Design and Eco Technologies for
Book SynopsisInfrastructure Design And Construction.- Sustainable Construction Methodology For Construction Of Concrete Element At The Crest Of Dam.- Rapid Visual Assessment To Classify Residential Houses Typology And Predict Population Vulnerability To Earthquake In North Bandung.- Design Concepts, Optimisation And Challenges Of An Underground Metro Interchange Station In Mixed Ground Conditions.- Design And Erection Of Complex Steel Roof Structures In Airports.- Utilization Of Kenaf Fibre For Sustainable Reinforcing In-Situ Soil: A Review.- Evaluation Of Plant-Based Additives For Stabilization Of Problematic Soils: Preliminary Results.- Geo Technical Engineering.- Experimental Study On Waste Rubber Chips And Brick Powder Forsoil Stabilization.- Prediction Of Aggregate Gradation Of Bituminous Mixtures Using Image Analysis.- System Dynamics Model Of Interaction Between Transportation Sector And Air Pollution For An Urban Region.- Metro Rail Boon To The Nation.- Synthesis Of Optimized PedestrianS
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Instituto Monsa de Ediciones Eco House Plans
Book SynopsisEco House Plans contains more than 300 floor and elevations plans, as well as constructive details of 36 ecological architecture projects. The specific criteria for a project, location, setting, type, morphology and orientation generate protection from the main climatic factors: sun, wind, and heat. These concepts determine the potential of the site for passive bioclimatic building control, and thus optimally used renewable energy sources such as solar radiation, wind, water or vegetation.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd A Practical Guide to the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations
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Taylor & Francis Resource and Environmental Management By Bruce Mitchell published November 2001
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Construction Superintendents Essential Skills for
Book SynopsisConstruction Superintendents: Essential Skills for the Next Generation is the first college-level textbook designed to prepare you to take on a site supervisor role on a complex jobsite. The book covers the responsibilities of superintendents in relation to the jobsite project management team, the project owners, designers, and municipal services. The book outlines the development of the superintendent and his or her role and responsibilities in twenty-first century construction projects. Using examples and case studies of cutting-edge jobsite practices from the use of computer applications to leadership and capital development, this book lays out all the functions of a modern site superintendent in an easy-to-understand format. The book includes: coverage of the full spectrum of tasks and skills required from the pre-construction phase, through start-up, operation and close-out, plus advanced topics for those serious about leading the field Trade Review"This very timely book fills a gap in many construction management curricula. As the role of superintendent on construction projects becomes more complex, the need for updated training has become more urgent. As with their other books, Holm and Schaufelberger provide clear and thorough explanations and relevant graphics in Construction Superintendents. The case study makes the content relatable and applicable to students, an increasing number of whom are interested in becoming superintendents." - Joseph Fradella, P.E., Senior Instructor, Oregon State University "I have been in the commercial construction industry for almost twenty years and a professor in construction management academia now for the past thirteen, this book is a long time coming. The construction site superintendents of today are much different than they were even ten years ago. The next generation of men and women need a certain skill set and education that has never been seen before. This book addressed a gap in our construction industry body-of-knowledge, combining the technology and human elements superintendents need to succeed in our industry." - Phil Barlow, Professor, Construction Management Department, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo "The success of any construction project is greatly dependent on the experience, knowledge, technical skills and people skills of the project superintendent. For many years superintendents started their career in the trades gaining experience through their apprenticeship, working with tools as a journeyman, supervising tradesmen and subcontractors as a foremen, and, finally, after many years they were qualified to be a project superintendent. Unfortunately, the well published shortage of construction workers today has reduced the ranks of potential superintendents. Contractors can no longer depend on an adequate supply of superintendents with a trade background and increasingly have looked to the universities to train the superintendents of the future. Construction Superintendents: Essential Skills for the Next Generation is an outstanding introduction to the role and responsibilities of the superintendent. This book goes well beyond the typical project management textbooks and dives into the unique skillset a successful superintendent must possess. This textbook should be required reading for all construction management students." - Ernie Emmert, Vice President Operations (retired), Howard S. Wright Constructors "We are very fortunate that Len Holm and John Schaufelberger have combined their valuable experience and significant industry resources to develop a practical text for the unique position of construction superintendent." - Ed Kommers, P.E., Executive Director, MCA of Western Washington "Based on my personal experience in career of over 37 years with Turner, I am enthused about the premise and subject matter of this book. It’s important for the ongoing success of our industry to understand that the performance of the Project Superintendent is key to any project’s success in the field. Today’s responsibility and leadership functions placed within this position warrant a foundational college education within the relevant professional curriculum, and I applaud Mr. Holm and Dr. Schaufelberger for their recognition of same through this publication." - Philip Lovell, P.E., Retired Vice President and Operations Manager, Turner Construction Company "Holm and Schaufelberger have always been visionaries in the construction industry. In the future construction superintendents will only be asked to do more with less, having more responsibilities and needing even more technical and personal skills. This book is the foundation for the construction superintendent of tomorrow." - Christian LaRocco, Partner, Development Manager, MJR Development "…[An] excellent volume [that]… provides an intimate and unique insight into the new century's adaptation of the theory and practice of modern management to address the ongoing professionalization and emerging specialized needs of the construction industry and its future leaders…" –S.R. Kahn, Choice "This very timely book fills a gap in many construction management curricula. As the role of superintendent on construction projects becomes more complex, the need for updated training has become more urgent. As with their other books, Holm and Schaufelberger provide clear and thorough explanations and relevant graphics in Construction Superintendents. The case study makes the content relatable and applicable to students, an increasing number of whom are interested in becoming superintendents." - Joseph Fradella, P.E., Senior Instructor, Oregon State University "I have been in the commercial construction industry for almost twenty years and a professor in construction management academia now for the past thirteen, this book is a long time coming. The construction site superintendents of today are much different then they were even ten years ago. The next generation of men and women need a certain skill set and education that has never seen before. This book addressed a gap in our construction industry body-of-knowledge, combining the technology and human elements superintendents need to succeed in our industry." - Phil Barlow, Professor - CM Department - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo "The success of any construction project is greatly dependent on the experience, knowledge, technical skills and people skills of the Project Superintendent. For many years Superintendents started their career in the trades gaining experience through their apprenticeship, working with tools as a Journeyman, supervising tradesmen and subcontractors as a Foremen, and finally, after many years they were qualified to be a Project Superintendent. Unfortunately, the well published shortage of construction workers today has reduced the ranks of potential Superintendents. Contractors can no longer depend on an adequate supply of Superintendents with a trade background and increasingly have looked to the Universities to train the Superintendents of the future. Construction Superintendents: Essential Skills for the Next Generation is an outstanding introduction to the role and responsibilities of the Superintendent. This book goes well beyond the typical Project Management textbooks and dives into the unique skillset a successful Superintendent must possess. This textbook should be required reading for all Construction Management students." - Ernie Emmert, Vice President Operations retired, Howard S Wright Constructors "We are very fortunate that Len Holm & John Schaufelberger have combined their valuable experience and significant industry resources to develop a practical text for the unique position of construction superintendent." - Ed Kommers, P.E., Executive Director, MCA of Western Washington "Based on my personal experience in career of over 37 years with Turner, I am enthused about the premise and subject matter of this book. It’s important for the ongoing success of our industry to understand that the performance of the Project Superintendent is key to any project’s success in the field. Today’s responsibility and leadership functions placed within this position warrant a foundational college education within the relevant professional curriculum, and I applaud Mr. Holm and Dr. Schaufelberger for their recognition of same through this publication." - Philip Lovell, P.E., Retired Vice President and Operations Manager, Turner Construction Company "Holm and Schaufelberger have always been visionaries in the construction industry. In the future construction superintendents will only be asked to do more with less, having more responsibilities and needing even more technical and personal skills. This book is the foundation for the construction superintendent of tomorrow." - Christian LaRocco, Partner, Development Manager, MJR Development Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables Preface Abbreviations Section A: Introductory concepts Chapter 1 Introduction Superintendents Construction phases Preconstruction planning Start-up and mobilization Construction operations Close-out Terminology and concepts Case studies Case study 1, commercial construction project Case study 2, heavy civil construction project Case study 3, commercial - industrial hybrid construction project Review questions Chapter 2 Construction management fundamentals Introduction Contracting parties Procurement Project delivery Traditional project delivery method Agency construction management project delivery method Construction management-at-risk delivery method Design-build project delivery method Bridging project delivery method Integrated project delivery method Public-private partnership project delivery method Pricing methods Contracts Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 3 Construction organizations and responsibilities Introduction Organizations Jobsite teams Responsibilities Home office responsibilities Superintendent responsibilities Removal of stereotypes Project manager responsibilities Other team members Team cohesiveness Summary Review questions Exercises Section B: Preconstruction planning Chapter 4 Preconstruction services Introduction Formal and informal preconstruction processes Delivery method impacts, including IPD Preconstruction contracts and fees Estimating Superintendent’s role during preconstruction Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 5 Constructability analysis Introduction Design phases Programming Conceptual design Schematic design Design development Construction documents Constructability input Value engineering Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 6 Schedule preparation Introduction Schedule types Contract schedules Planning versus scheduling Schedule development Schedules as tools Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 7 Superintendent preconstruction plans Introduction Risk analysis Safety planning Quality control planning Hoisting plan Traffic plan Summary Review questions Exercises Section C: Start-up and mobilization Chapter 8 Site logistics planning Introduction Site logistics drawing Material management Lean construction Off-site prefabrication Just-in-time deliveries Environmental considerations Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 9 Team development Introduction Subcontractors Subcontract agreements Foremen Labor relations Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 10 Team building Introduction Superintendent and project owner relations Superintendent and design team relations Superintendent and city relations Superintendent and neighborhood and community relations Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 11 Mobilization Introduction Superintendent’s mobilization Site surveys Locating existing utilities Site camp Equipment mobilization Preconstruction meeting with the city Pre start-up activities Project manager’s mobilization Summary Review questions Exercises Section D: Construction operations Chapter 12 Superintendent control systems Introduction Safety control Cost control Direct labor management Whole project direct work labor curve Work packages Cash flow management Change order processing Extra work orders Back charges Pay request processing Direct labor productivity Risk management Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 13 Schedule control Introduction Schedule control techniques Contract schedule: Status, update and revise Lean construction techniques: Pull planning Short-interval schedules Specialty, area, system, and subcontract schedules Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 14 Equipment management Introduction Construction tools Equipment choices Ownership Internally owned Contractor equipment companies Outside ownership Subcontractor ownership Contracting Operation Self-operated Rented and subcontractor-operated Subcontractor provided Owner-operators Equipment safety Equipment costs Maintenance expense Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 15 Communications and document control Introduction Daily job diary Meetings Owner-architect-contractor meetings Foremen coordination meetings Safety meetings Requests for information Submittals Technology tools including building information modeling Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 16 Quality management, including permit and inspection coordination Introduction Permit management Building codes Building permit Specialty permits City inspections Quality management Third-party inspections Subcontractor start-up and testing Summary Review questions Exercises Section E: Construction close-out Chapter 17 Punch list supervision Introduction Early inspections and in-process punch lists Formal punch list development Punch list correction Final inspections and approvals Certificate of occupancy Certificate of substantial completion Demobilization Warranty management Warranty service requests Warranty response as a customer service Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 18 Close-out documentation Introduction As-built drawings Operation and maintenance manuals Sustainability documentation Project manager’s close-out Contract completion Summary Review questions Exercises Section F: Advanced topics Chapter 19 Superintendent leaders Introduction Home office leadership Jobsite leadership Leadership styles Leadership traits Motivating subcontractors and craftsmen Developing leadership skills Jobsite ethics Summary Review questions Exercises Chapter 20 Training the next generation of superintendents Introduction Formal superintendent educational programs In-house contractor training programs Gender and diversity issues Retirement and the next superintendent chapter Legacy Summary Review questions Exercises Appendices Glossary References Index
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Taylor & Francis Brutalism Resurgent
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Elementary Behaviour of Composite Steel and Concrete Structural Members
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Taylor & Francis Architectural Terra Cotta
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Practical Concrete Mix Design
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Improving the Performance of Construction Industries for Developing Countries Programmes Initiatives Achievements and Challenges Spon Research
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Taylor & Francis Ltd New Perspectives on Construction in Developing Countries
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ecodesign for Buildings and Neighbourhoods
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advances in Building Energy Research
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Construction Safety Management Systems
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Solar Thermal Technologies for Buildings The State of the Art
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Microalgae Building Enclosures
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Understanding FIDIC The Rainbow Suite Understanding Construction
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Understanding FIDIC The Rainbow Suite
Book SynopsisUnderstanding FIDIC explains in simple and practical terms what is often seen as a very complex range of international engineering and construction contracts.Covering the FIDIC 2017 Red, Yellow and Silver Books (referred to as The Rainbow Suite), the book gives an overview of all three contracts, including coverage of changes between the 1999 contracts and the present 2017 suite. FIDIC contracts are widely used as far afield as Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and this book provides a practical yet thorough guide to the key elements that practitioners preparing and administering these contracts would need to be aware of. In his approachable and readable style, Kelvin Hughes covers: The obligations and responsibilities of the Employer, the Employer's Representative, the Engineer and the Contractor Quality and Defects Liability Design Responsibility and Liability Variations, Measurement and PaymTable of Contents1. Overview of FIDIC and its Contracts 2. The 'Old and the New' - FIDIC 1999 Becomes FIDIC 2017 3. Obligations and Responsibilities of the Employer, The Employer's Representative, The Engineer and the Contractor 4. Quality and Defects Liability 5. Design Responsibility and Liability 6. Variations, Measurement and Payment Procedures 7. Progress, Delays, Extensions of Time and Completion 8. Suspension and Termination 9. Care of the Works and Indemnities, Exceptional Events, Insurance 10. Employer's and Contractor's Claims 11. The Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board and the Resolution of Disputes 12. Tendering Using the FIDIC 2017 Contracts
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Taylor & Francis Ltd BIM Teaching and Learning Handbook
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Taylor & Francis Ltd How to Investigate Damp Practical Site Inspection Skills and Remedial Options
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sandwich Structural Composites
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fire Safety Design for Tall Buildings
Book SynopsisFire Safety Design for Tall Buildings provides structural engineers, architects, and students with a systematic introduction to fire safety design for tall buildings based on current analysis methods, design guidelines, and codes. It covers almost all aspects of fire safety design that an engineer or an architect might encounterâsuch as performance-based design and the basic principles of fire development and heat transfer.It also sets out an effective way of preventing the progressive collapse of a building in fire, and it demonstrates 3D modeling techniques to perform structural fire analysis with examples that replicate real fire incidents such as the Twin Towers and WTC7. This helps readers to understand the design of structures and analyze their behavior in fire.Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 Regulatory requirements and basic fire safety design principles 3 Fundamentals of fire and fire safety design 4 Structural fire design principles for tall buildings 5 Typical fire safety design strategy for tall buildings 6 Fire analysis and modeling 7 Preventing fire-induced collapse of tall buildings 8 New technologies and machine learning in fire safety design 9 Post-fire damage assessment
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