Civil engineering, surveying and building Books
A A Balkema Publishers 5th Int Congress Int Assoc of Engineering Geology
Book SynopsisVolume 2 of the proceedings of the 5th International Congress of the International Association of Engineering Geology held in 1986.
£475.00
A A Balkema Publishers Earthquake Engineering: Proceedings of the Fifth
Book SynopsisProceedings of the Fifth Canadian conference, with the main subject of Earthquake Engineering held in Ottawa, on the 6-8 July 1987.
£451.25
A A Balkema Publishers Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology:
Book SynopsisStructural mechanics in reactor technology, Fracture Mechanics and NDE is the proceedings and transactions of the international conference on structural mechanics in reactor technology, held in 1987.
£308.75
A A Balkema Publishers Environmental Geotechnics and Problematic Soils
Book SynopsisA collection of the conference proceedings on ‘Environmental Geotechnics and Problematic Soils and Rocks’ held in 1988.
£356.25
A A Balkema Publishers Management of Toxic Materials in an International
Book SynopsisThis work covers topics such as a water quality management plan for the Dutch portion of the North Sea, estimating discharges under 1980 conditions, and estimating effects of discharges on ambient water quality.
£114.00
A A Balkema Publishers Modelling Soil-Water-Structure Interaction SOWAS
Book SynopsisThe conference proceedings of ‘Modelling Soil-Water-Structure Interaction SOWAS 88’ held in 1988.
£266.00
A A Balkema Publishers Ground Freezing 88 - Volume 1: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisVolume 1 of 2, of the conference proceedings of ‘Ground Freezing 88’ of the fifth international symposium, held in Nottingham, UK on the 26-27 July 1988.
£308.75
A A Balkema Publishers Ground Freezing 88 - Volume 2: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisVolume 2 of 2, of the conference proceedings of ‘Ground Freezing 88’ of the fifth international symposium, held in Nottingham, UK on the 26-27 July 1988.
£218.50
A A Balkema Publishers Key Questions in Rock Mechanics: Proceedings of
Book SynopsisPapers in the Proceedings of the 29th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics were solicited to address the symposium theme of Key Questions in Rock Mechanics. The proceedings include the text for the symposium keynote address, and two keynote papers in the areas of 'design and construction in rock mechanics', and 'conceptual, analytical and numerical modeling'.Seventy-five technical papers are presented in sessions on numerical modeling, laboratory experimentation, field investigation and design, classification statistics. Abstracts of sixteen poster papers at the symposium are also inluded.The proceedings reflect the most active areas of rock mechanics and should be of great value to both researchers and practitioners in rock mechanics and related fields.
£218.50
A A Balkema Publishers Groundwater Recharge: Proceedings of a symposium,
Book SynopsisProceedings of a symposium held at Mandurah, Western Australia, July, 1987. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
£308.75
A A Balkema Publishers Contaminant Transport in Groundwater: Proceedings
Book SynopsisProceeding of a symposium on Contaminant transport in groundwater held in Stuttgart, April 1989. Topics covered include: Field methods & data processing; Field studies & tracer experiments; Contaminant chemistry & column experiments; Modelling of chemistry coupled to transport; Dispersion theory & transport in fractured media; Numerical aspects of modelling, parameter identification & optimization; Multiphase flow & transport in saturated soil.
£308.75
A A Balkema Publishers Migration in Seismic Prospecting: Russian
Book SynopsisPrinciples; Migration in the space-time & frequency domain; Optimised & non-linear migration; Effect of velocity structure inhomogeneity; Pseudo-three-dimensional & three-dimensional migrations; Peculiarities of migration results & technology.Table of ContentsPrinciples; Migration in the space-time & frequency domain; Optimised & non-linear migration; Effect of velocity structure inhomogeneity; Pseudo-three-dimensional & three-dimensional migrations; Peculiarities of migration results & technology.
£137.75
A A Balkema Publishers Air Entrainment in Free-surface Flow: IAHR
Book SynopsisThis monograph is aimed at the practising hydraulic engineer. Work on it commenced at Professor Naudascher's instigation in 1982. Over the next six years all or some of the authors discussed progress at IAHR sponsored conferences at Esslingen, Melbourne, Lausanne and Beijing. With the authors scattered throughout the world, and all with other responsibilities, progress was bound to be slow. Completion was further delayed by the great increase in published technical literature in this area over the period 1982-1988. This literature continues to expand and with it our understanding of the air water flow phenomena. The monograph must therefore be seen as the authors' views on the state of the art around 1988. More recent references have been included for completeness.This monograph has been a joint effort with most authors making suggestions and contributions to more than one chapter. Nevertheless, the chapter authors are primarily responsible for the material in their chapters.Throughout the monograph symbols are defined when they are fist introduced and a list of symbols is included at the end of each chapter.Many other people have contributed to this monograph, but the authors would particularly like to acknowledge the assistance given by Professor John McNown who has read, commented on and improved the style of the complete monograph.Table of ContentsIntroduction to air-water flows; Local surface aeration at hydraulic structures; Free surface entrainment on spillways; Aerators on spillways; Prototype aerator measurements.
£199.50
G. K. Publications Gate Guide Civil Engg 2016
Book SynopsisGate civil engineering syllabus includes chapter-wise analysis, general info, structure, and results. It covers tips, solved papers from 2014-2015, and general aptitude topics like verbal ability, reasoning, numerical ability, and engineering mathematics.
£28.49
Atbs Publisher Construction Safety
Book SynopsisThe book construction safety is concerned with the high rate of accidents in construction industries and deals with safety measures to be adopted, so that a safety culture should be developed right from day one of the construction.
£8.62
ANE Books Maintenance Management and Engineering
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£5.70
Springer Global Biodiversity: Status of the Earth’s Living
Book SynopsisGlobal Biodiversity is the most comprehensive compendium of conservation information ever published. It provides the first systematic report on the status, distribution, management, and utilisation of the planet's biological wealth.Trade Review`...full of fascinating facts and often answers questions that one could not formulate and certainly would not know where to look for an answer.' Botanic Gardens Conservation News `By far the best in terms of information and documentation...It is a splendid compendium on biodiversity from the standpoint of systematics, genetic diversity, species-rich areas, habitat classification, resource economics, international conservation and a host of other topics. The encylopedic format is packed with data, making this a collation that is way ahead of anything else in the field so far.' Nature ` ...this masterful production...it would be difficult to exaggerate the utility of this outstanding volume...The volume is extremely well illustrated with figures, graphs maps and tables...admirably organised...will be of great value to many individuals and organisations working in scientific, sociological and economic aspects of global biodiversity.' Journal of Ethnobiology `The WCMC is to be congratualted on the scope and ambition of the publication. It covers and immense amount of ground...The real value of this work will be as a tool in environmental management...a considerable achievement...an immensely valuable reference document.' ECOS `... a tour de force by the World Conservation Monitoring Centre... Biological Conservation `The tables, figures, and maps in the book are the best single source of information on the biological and legal status of the world's biological diversity...The book definitely belongs in every science library.' Ecology `...Global Biodiversity is a comprehensive reference work that will undoubtedly be widely used. It should be on the shelf of reference libraries everywhere.' Biodiversity letters `This book admirably succeeds in its objectives: it is a unique source of data and analyses that manages to avoid a sentimental approach to an emotive subject...indespensible...' Experimental Agriculture `...the first systematic report on the status, distribution, management, and utilisation of the planet's biological wealth.' Ethology, Ecology and Evolution `The staff of the world World Conservation Centre is to be congratulated for producing what is in effect a definitive...encyclopedia of the world's living resources.' Environmental Management Table of ContentsBiological diversity. Genetic diversity. Systematics and diversity. Species concepts. Species inventory. Species diversity. Species diversity: an introduction. Microorganisms. Lower plant diversity. Higher plant diversity. Nematodes. Deep sea invertebrates. Soil macrofauna. Fishes. Higher vertebrates. Island species. Centres of species diversity. Species extinction. Threatened species. Global habitat classification. Biodiversity and global climate change. Tropical moist forests. Grasslands. Wetlands. Coral reefs. Mangroves. Uses and values of biodiversity. Plant use. Animal use. Biodiversity and economics. Conservation and management of biodiversity. National legislation. Protected areas. Multilateral treaties. International policy and legal assistance. International aid. Management of international resources. Current practices in conservation. The convention on biological diversity. Glossary.
£85.49
Springer Probabilistic Methods for Structural Design
Book SynopsisThis book contains contributions from various authors on different important topics related with probabilistic methods used for the design of structures. Initially several of the papers were prepared for advanced courses on structural reliability or on probabilistic methods for structural design. These courses have been held in different countries and have been given by different groups of lecturers. They were aimed at engineers and researchers who already had some exposure to structural reliability methods and thus they presented overviews of the work in the various topics. The book includes a selection of those contributions, which can be of support for future courses or for engineers and researchers that want to have an update on specific topics. It is considered a complement to the existing textbooks on structural reliability, which normally ensure the coverage of the basic topics but then are not extensive enough to cover some more specialised aspects. In addition to the contributions drawn from those lectures there are several papers that have been prepared specifically for this book, aiming at complementing the others in providing an overall account of the recent advances in the field. It is with sadness that in the meanwhile we have seen the disappearance of two of the contributors to the book and, in fact two of the early contributors to this field.Trade Review`...The book is well-produced and the diagrams, tables and graphs are clearly readable. Structural engineers involved in stochastic design now have the opportunity to take advantage of this book.' The Structural Engineer, 78:19 (2000)Table of Contents1. Basic Concepts of Structural Design; J.F. Borges. 2. Quantification of Model Uncertainty; C. Guedes Soares. 3. Response Surface Methodology in Structural Reliability; L. Labeyrie. 4. Stochastic Modeling of Fatigue Crack Growth and Inspection; H.O. Madsen. 5. Probabilistic Fatigue Assessment of Welded Joints; N.K. Shetty. 6. Probabilistic Modelling of the Strength of Flat Compression Members; C. Guedes Soares. 7. Reliability Analysis with Implicit Formulations; J.P. Muzeau, M. Lemaire. 8. Methods of System Reliability in Multidimensional Spaces; R. Rackwitz. 9. Statistical Extremes as a Tool for Design; J. Tiago de Oliveira. 10. Stochastic Modelling of Load Combinations; H.O. Madsen. 11. Time-Variant Reliability for Non-Stationary Processes by the Outcrossing Approach; R. Rackwitz. 12. Simulation of Stochastic Processes and Fields to Model Loading and Material Uncertainties; G. Deodatis. 13. A Spectral Formulation of Stochastic Finite Elements; R.G. Ghanem, P.D. Spanos. 14. Stochastic Finite Elements via Response Surface: Fatigue Crack Growth Problems; P. Colombi, L. Faravelli. 15. Probability Based Structural Codes: Past and Future; J.F. Borges. 16. Reliability Based Seismic Design; F. Casciati, A. Callerio. 17. Risk Based Structural Maintenance Planning; M. Faber.
£42.74
Sunway University Press A State-of-the-Art Guide for Post-Installed
Book SynopsisA State-of-the-Art Guide for Post-Installed Reinforcement provides comprehensive coverage on installation, design, and assesment guidelines for post-installed reinforcements. Previously published in Hong Kong, this Malaysian edition includes new EOTA technical reports and European Assessment Documents, fundamentals for post-installed reinforcements, design proposals, and unique design examples, all of which are specifically tailored for the Malaysian context.
£39.91
Springer Verlag, Singapore Lecture Notes on Theoretical Mechanics
Book SynopsisThis book addresses a range of basic and essential topics, selected from the author's teaching and research activities, offering a comprehensive guide in three parts: Statics, Kinematics and Kinetics. Chapter 1 briefly discusses the history of classical and modern mechanics, while Chapter 2, presents preliminary knowledge, preparing readers for the subsequent chapters. Chapters 3 to 7 introduce statics, force analysis, simplification of force groups, equilibrium of the general coplanar force group, and the center of the parallel force group. The Kinematics section (Chapters 8 to 10), covers the motion of a particle, basic motion and planar motion of a rigid body.Lastly, the Kinetics section (Chapters 11 to 14) explores Newton’s law of motion, theorem of momentum, theorem of angular momentum, and theorem of kinetic energy. With numerous examples from engineering, illustrations, and step-by-step tutorials, the book is suitable for both classroom use and self-study. After completing the course, students will be able to simplify complex engineering structures and perform force and motion analyses on particles and structures, preparing them for further study and research. The book can be used as a textbook for undergraduate courses on fundamental aspects of theoretical mechanics, such as aerospace, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, automotive and civil engineering, as well as material science and engineering.Table of ContentsPreface.- Preliminary knowledge.- Fundamentals of statics.- Force analysis.- Simplification of a force group.- Equilibrium of the general coplanar force gruop.- Center of the parallel force group.- Motion of a particle.- Basic motion of the rigid body.- Planar motion of the rigid body.- Newton’s laws of motion.- Theorem of momentum.- Theorem of angular momentum.- Theorem of kinetic energy.- Summary.
£58.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore City Form, Economics and Culture: For the
Book SynopsisThis is a book about how cities occupy space. We are not interested in architectural masterpieces, but the tools for reinventing city life. We try to provide a framework for the architecture and design of public space without aesthetic considerations. We identify several defining factors. First of all, history as the city today very much depends on how it was yesterday. The geographical location and the technology available at a point of time both play a constraining role in what can be done as well. Culture, in the form of social norms, laws and regulations, also restricts what is possible to do. On the other hand, culture is also important in guiding the ideas and aspirations that together inform what society wants the city to be. The city needs government intervention, or regulation, to ameliorate the problem posed by a tangle of externalities and public goods. We focus on two comparative case studies: the evolution of urban form in the US and how it stands in a sharp contrast with the evolution of urban form in Japan. We emphasise the difference in regulations between both jurisdictions. We study how differences in technological choices driven by culture (i.e. racial segregation), geography (i.e. the availability of land) and history (i.e. the mobility restrictions of the Tokugawa period) result in vast differences in mobility regarding the share of public transport, walking and cycling versus motorised private transport. American cities are constrained by rules that are much further from the neoliberal economic idea of free and competitive markets than the Japanese ones. Japanese planning promotes competition and through a granular, walkable city dotted with small shops, fosters variety in the availability of goods and services. We hypothesise how changing regulations could change the urban form to generate a greater variety of goods and to foster the access to those goods through a more equitable distribution of wealth. Critically, we point out that a desirably denser city must rely on public transport, and we also study how a less-dense city can be made to work with public transport. We conclude by claiming that changes in regulations are very unlikely to happen in the US, as it would require deep cultural changes to move from local to a more universal and less excluding public good provision, but they are both possible and desirable in other jurisdictions.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Why cities exist?- Cities are more important than ever.- Public goods, externalities and the city.- Governing for the public good: the problem of city governance and planning.- Growth and shape of the pre-industrial city.- The raise of the rail-based mechanical city.- Motorisation and the city: America leads the world.- The Japanese experience: the raise of the minimal car use megalopolis.- Following America, not Japan: car dependent emerging megacities.- Motorisation and de-motorisation in Europe.- Conclusions.
£40.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore Proceedings of the 8th International Conference
Book SynopsisThis open access book is a collection of accepted papers from the 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering (ICCE2021). Researchers and engineers have discussed and presented around three major topics, i.e., construction and structural mechanics, building materials, and transportation and traffic. The content provide new ideas and practical experiences for both scientists and professionals. Table of Contents
£42.74
Springer Verlag, Singapore Recent Advances in Civil Engineering: Select
Book SynopsisThe book presents the select proceedings of the Third International Conference on Emerging Research in Civil, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering 2021 (ERCAM 2021). The book highlights the latest advances in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management, water resources engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, remote sensing, etc., It also covers the emerging areas such as sustainability, green building technologies, zero-energy buildings, smart materials, smart cities, and intelligent transportation systems. The book will be useful for students, researchers and industry professionals working in the field of civil engineering.Table of ContentsImpact on Leaching Behaviour of Toxic Metals in Ferrochrome Ash With Varying PH Levels.- Effect of CFRP Anchors in Strengthening of RC Beams using Precast RC Segments followed by CFRP.- Workability Behaviour of Cement Mortar with Pond Ash as Fine Aggregates - Partial to Full Replacement.- Studies on Development of Bamboo Reinforced Mud Panels using Locally Available Materials.- Analysis and Design of Multi Storey Building with Grid Slab Subjected to Seismic Loading.- Structural Analysis of RC Buildings with Re-Entrant Corners Using ETABS.- Feasibility of Processed Recycled Coarse Aggregate and Fine Aggregate as Aggregates for High Strength Concrete.- Finite Element Analysis of Shape Modified Compression Members Wrapped with CFRP.- Behaviour of RC Compressive Member Retrofitted with Micro Concrete and CFRP Wrapping.- A Model Study of Micropile Combined Working Under Point Loading Condition.
£179.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Pipeline Inspection and Health Monitoring
Book SynopsisThis book includes six chapters aiming to introduce global pipeline inspection and health monitoring technologies comprehensively. The pipeline is the blood vessel of the energy system and a vital lifeline project. After many years of service, the pipeline gradually enters the aging stage. Pipeline inspection and health monitoring can effectively reduce the failure and accident risks of the pipeline, and it is conducive to integrity management. Through case analysis, practitioners can have a deeper understanding of the application of related technologies.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Pipeline Inspection Technology.- Pipeline Health Monitoring Technology Based on Hardware.- Health Monitoring Technology Based on Signal Processing.- Health Monitoring Technology Based on Artificial Intelligence.- Data Preprocessing Technology in Pipeline Health Monitoring.- Heterogeneous Data Preprocessing and Alignment Technology in Pipeline Health Monitoring.- Application and Cases of Pipeline Inspection Technology.- Application and Cases of Pipeline Health Monitoring Technology.
£134.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Advances in Civil Engineering Materials: Selected
Book SynopsisThis book presents selected articles from the 6th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering 2022 (ICACE 2022), held in Malaysia. Written by leading researchers and industry professionals, the papers highlight recent advances and addresses current issues in the fields of civil engineering and architecture.Table of Contents
£151.99
Jenny Stanford Publishing Analysis of Structures by Matrix Methods
Book Synopsis Is reader friendly, particularly for a beginner who has no prior knowledge in this subject, because it is more organised and better structured Treats the important step of formulating the overall stiffness matrix of a structure in a systematic and straightforward manner, which is quite often not very clearly explained in most textbooks on the market Has the level of detail and clear presentation of the subject matter as one of its main features, which is an important factor that helps the reader to easily follow and understand the topic presented Gradually build up on the subject matter, with the chapters arranged in a sequence to serve the purpose Use simple mathematical approaches wherever possible so that even a reader with knowledge of a first course in mathematics can easily understand the operations performed Table of Contents1. Introduction to Matrix Algebra 2. General Principles 3. Pin-Connected Plane Frames 4. Bending of Beams 5. Rigidly Connected Plane Frames 6. Arches 7. Grillage Analysis 8. Beams Curved in Plan 9. Pin Connected Space Frames 10. Rigidly Connected Space Frames 11. Stability of Struts and Frames 12. Vibration of Beams and Frames
£132.05
Springer Recent Advances in Infrastructure Development and
Book SynopsisChapter 1: Condition assessment , retrofit applications, analysis / design of megastructures and innovations in foundation design .- Chapter 2: Construction materials , methods and management.- Chapter 3 :Safety assessment adopting current technologies.
£143.99
Springer Recent Advances in Infrastructure Development and
Book SynopsisChapter 1: Condition assessment , retrofit applications, analysis / design of megastructures and innovations in foundation design .- Chapter 2: Construction materials , methods and management.- Chapter 3 :Safety assessment adopting current technologies.
£143.99
Springer Creating Capacity and Capability Embracing
Book SynopsisPart I: Innovations in Building / Construction.- Chapter 1: Harmonising aesthetics, functionality, stability, buildability, serviceability, maintainability and cost in infrastructure development.- Chapter 2: Developing a Theoretical Model for Health, Safety, and Well-being (HSW) Practices at the Construction Procurement Stages.- Chapter 3: A Systematic Literature Review of the Previous Applications to the Systems Theoretic Accident Model and Process (STAMP).- Chapter 4: Analysis of Safety and well-being factors related to the ageing construction workforce.- Chapter 5: Making a case for Circular Economy principles in Modular Construction: Identifying Key Determinant Factors.- Chapter 6: Examining Construction Contracting Innovation: Reality and Misconceptions.- Chapter 7: Impact of covid-19 on supply chain management of the offsite construction sector in New Zealand.- Chapter 8: Automatic identification of indoor movement pattern of older adults living alone at smart homes: rethinking in the post-COVID era.- Chapter 9: Exploring causes and mitigation strategies for variations in residential building projects in Sri Lanka.- Chapter 10: Performance Management in Team Projects: Preparing Work-ready Graduates.- etc.
£179.99
Springer GeoPractices Towards Sustainable Infrastructure
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£161.99
Springer GeoPractices Towards Sustainable Infrastructure
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£161.99
Springer Advances in Construction Management
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£220.95
Springer Advances in Construction Management
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£220.95
Springer Advances in Construction Management
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£223.99
Springer Recent Developments in Multibody Dynamics
Book SynopsisAnalytical Method for Determining the Collision-Free Workspace of an Over-Constrained Planar Cable-Driven 3D Printer.- A linear frequency domain solver workflow for fast simulation of transmission systems.- "Multibody Dynamic Study of Subassembly.- Transfer Flask under Seismic Excitation".- A Finite Element Analysis Study on the Effect of Tool Stiffness in Incremental Forming Process.- Mobile Haptic Device for Large Virtual Environments.- Multibody Dynamics Software-based Simulation of a Game for a Robotics Competition.- "Modelling and diagnosis of defects in spur gear under constant speed operation".- Modeling, simulation, optimization of the DLR Scout rover to enable extraterrestrial cave exploration.- Simulation and Control of Shape Memory Alloy Spring Actuator in a Flexible Tube Manipulator.- Design and Control of All Pneumatic Virtual Motion Simulator.- Design of Flexure Robotic Hand for Teleoperation.- Design and Development of a Novel Rotary Actuator based on Shape Memory Alloy and Permanent Magnet System.- Fabrication and Stabilization of Rotary Inverted Pendulum Setup Using a Double PID Controller (STRIPS 1.0).- UAV Landing on General Moving Platforms Without Markers.- Innovative two-axle vehicle with improved ride comfort via blended active vibration control.
£134.99
Springer Introduction to Internet of Things in Civil
Book SynopsisAcknowledgement.- Preface.- Chapter 1: Generations of technological transformations.- Decoding the term IoT.- IoT: Attributes, basic concepts, and examples.- Emerging areas for IoT applications: Project titles and suggested framework for students.
£62.99
Independently Published Engenharia, Empreendedorismo e Sustentabilidade:
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£15.64
