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McGraw-Hill Education Welding
Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.LEARN THE ART OF WELDING FROM THE GROUND UPFilled with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, Welding, Second Edition provides an easy-to-follow introduction to oxyacetylene welding and cutting, soldering, and basic metal properties. You'll learn how to set up your workshop, properly use welding equipment, design projects, work safely, and get professional results--even if you have no experience. With coverage of the latest tools, materials, and techniques, this fully updated, hands-on guide serves as an ideal beginner's tutorial as well as an on-the-job reference for experienced weldeTable of ContentsIntroduction--Welding, Soldering, and Brazing workersCh. 1. Oxyacetylene Welding Tools Ch. 2. Oxyacetylene Welding EquipmentCh. 3. Setting Up and Oxyacetylene OutfitCh. 4. Other Types of Welding and EquipmentCh. 5. Metals and Their PropertiesCh. 6. Welding SuppliesCh. 7. SolderingCh. 8. Brazing and Braze WeldingCh. 9. Beginning WeldingCh. 10. Welding Thicker MaterialsCh. 11. Protection and ProblemsCh. 12. Weldability of Certain MetalsCh. 13. Cutting MetalCh. 14. SafetyCh. 15. The Home WorkshopCh. 16. Metal ProjectsGlossaryAppendixIndex
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Pearson Education Foundation Design and Construction
Book SynopsisThis guide combines soil engineering principles, design information, and contruction details. It introduces basic theory and then, by means of case studies, practical worked examples and design charts, develops an understanding of foundation design and construction methods.Table of Contents Preface To The 1st Edition. Preface To The 7th Edition. 1. Site Investigations And Soil Mechanics 2. The General Principles Of Foundation Design 3. Foundation Design In Relation To Ground Movements 4. Spread And Deep Shaft Foundations 5. Buoyancy Rafts And Basements (Box Foundations) 6. Bridge Foundations 7. Piled Foundations 1: The Carrying Capacity Of Piles And Pile Groups 8. Piled Foundations 2: Structural Design And Construction Methods 9. Foundation Construction 10. Cofferdams 11. Geotechnical Processes 12. Shoring And Underpinning 13. Protection Of Foundation Structures Against Attack By Soils And Ground Water. Appendix A Properties Of Materials. Appendix B Ground Movements Around Excavations. Appendix C Conversion Tables. Author Index. Title Index.
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Pearson Education Concrete Technology
Book SynopsisA.M. Neville is a Civil Engineering Consultant. He is a Past Vice-President of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a former Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Dundee. He has many years' experience of teaching, research and consultancy in Civil and Structural Engineering in Europe and North America, and the Far East. He has numerous awards and medals, and is an Honorary Member of the American Concrete Institute, the British Concrete Society and the Brazilian Concrete Institute. J.J. Brooks is a Consultant, formerly a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering Materials and Director of Postgraduate Studies in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds. He is a member of the American Concrete Institute and a Fellow of the International Masonry Society. Both are co-authors of the major reference work Creep of Plain and Structural Concrete (Construction Press, 1983).Table of Contents 1. Concrete As A Structural Material. 2. Cement. 3. Normal Aggregate. 4. Quality Of Water. 5. Fresh Concrete. 6. Strength Of Concrete. 7. Mixing, Handling, Placing And Compacting Concrete. 8. Admixtures. 9. Temperature Problems In Concreting. 10. Development Of Strength. 11. Other Strength Properties. 12. Elasticity And Creep. 13. Deformation And Cracking Independent Of Load. 14. Permeability And Durability. 15. Resistance To Freezing And Thawing. 16. Testing. 17. Compliance With Specifications. 18. Lightweight Concrete. 19. Mix Design. 20. Special Concretes.
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Cengage Learning, Inc Matrix Analysis of Structures SI Edition
Book SynopsisDevelop an understanding of the matrix method of structural analysis with the contemporary, reader-friendly approach found in Kassimali's MATRIX ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES, SI, 3rd Edition. Whether you are an advanced undergraduate or graduate student, this edition serves as an excellent resource for understanding all key aspects of the matrix method of structural analysis. Unlike traditional books that are difficult to read, this edition provides understandable, clear explanations of concepts with updated photographs and diagrams as well as flowcharts. Step-by-step procedures guide you through analysis while updated, intriguing examples clarify concepts. New and current exercises include problems working with practical, real-world structures to give you meaningful practice. Trust this technically and mathematically accurate presentation to provide the foundation you need in matrix structural analysis.Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION. Historical Background. Classical, Matrix, and Finite-Element Methods of Structural Analysis. Flexibility and Stiffness Methods. Classification of Framed Structures. Analytical Models. Fundamental Relationships for Structural Analysis. Linear Versus Nonlinear Analysis. Software. Summary. 2. MATRIX ALGEBRA. Definition of a Matrix. Types of Matrices. Matrix Operations. Gauss-Jordan Elimination Method. Summary. Problems. 3. PLANE TRUSSES. Global and Local Coordinate Systems. Degrees of Freedom. Member Stiffness Relations in the Local Coordinate System. Finite-Element Formulation Using Virtual Work. Coordinate Transformations. Member Stiffness Relations in the Global Coordinate System. Structure Stiffness Relations. Procedure for Analysis. Summary. Problems. 4. COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ANALYSIS OF PLANE TRUSSES. Data Input. Assignment of Structure Coordinate Numbers. Generation of the Structure Stiffness Matrix. Formation of the Joint Load Vector. Solution for Joint Displacements. Calculation of Member Forces and Support Reactions. Summary. Problems. 5. BEAMS. Analytical Model. Member Stiffness Relations. Finite-Element Formulation Using Virtual Work. Member Fixed-End Forces Due to Loads. Structure Stiffness Relations. Structure Fixed-Joint Forces and Equivalent Joint Loads. Procedure for Analysis. Computer Programs. Summary. Problems. 6. PLANE FRAMES. Analytical Model. Member Stiffness Relations in the Local Coordinate System. Coordinate Transformations. Member Stiffness Relations in the Global Coordinate System. Structure Stiffness Relations. Procedure for Analysis. Computer Program. Summary. Problems. 7. MEMBER RELEASES AND SECONDARY EFFECTS. Member Releases in Plane Frames and Beams. Computer Implementation of Analysis for Member Releases. Support Displacements. Computer Implementation of Support Displacement Effects. Temperature Changes and Fabrication Errors. Summary. Problems. 8. THREE-DIMENSIONAL FRAMED STRUCTURES. Space Trusses. Grids. Space Frames. Summary. Problems. 9. SPECIAL TOPICS AND MODELING TECHNIQUES. The Structure Stiffness Matrix Including Restrained Coordinates ��� An Alternative Formulation of the Stiffness Method. Approximate Matrix Analysis of Rectangular Building Frames. Condensation of Degrees of Freedom, and Substructuring. Inclined Roller Supports. Offset Connections. Semirigid Connections. Shear Deformations. Nonprismatic Members. Solution of Large Systems of Stiffness Equations. Summary. Problems. 10. INTRODUCTION TO NONLINEAR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS. Basic Concept of Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis. Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of Plane Trusses. Summary. Problems.
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Cengage Learning, Inc Engineering Fundamentals An Introduction to
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: ENGINEERING. 1. Introduction to the Engineering Profession. Engineering Work Is All Around You. Basic Human Needs, the Changing World Population Age Structure, and Sustainability. Engineering as a Profession. Common Traits of Good Engineers. Engineering Disciplines. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 2. Preparing for an Engineering Career. Making the Transition from High School to College. Budgeting Your Time. Study Habits and Strategies. Getting Involved with an Engineering Organization. Your Graduation Plan. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 3. Introduction to Engineering Design. Engineering Design Process. Additional Design Considerations. Teamwork. Project Scheduling and the Task Chart. Engineering Standards and Codes. Water and Air Standards in the United States. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 4. Engineering Communication. Communication Skills and Presentation of Engineering Work. Basic Steps Involved in the Solution of Engineering Problems. Written Communication. Oral Communication. Graphical Communication. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 5. Engineering Ethics. Engineering Ethics. The Code of Ethics of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Engineer���s Creed. Academic Dishonesty, Conflict of Interest, Professional Responsibility. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. Part II: ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS. 6. Fundamental Dimensions and Systems of Units. Fundamental Dimensions and Units. Systems of Units. Unit Conversion and Dimensional Homogeneity. Significant Digits (Figures). Components and Systems. Physical Laws and Observations. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 7. Length and Length-Related Variables in Engineering. Length as a Fundamental Dimension. Ratio of Two Lengths���Radians and Strain. Area. Volume. Second Moment of Area. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 8. Time and Time-Related Variables in Engineering. Time as a Fundamental Dimension. Measurement of Time. Periods and Frequencies. Flow of Traffic. Engineering Variables Involving Length and Time. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 9. Mass and Mass-Related Variables in Engineering. Mass as a Fundamental Dimension. Density, Specific Weight, Specific Gravity, and Specific Volume. Mass Flow Rate. Mass Moment of Inertia. Momentum and Kinetic Energy. Conservation of Mass. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 10. Force and Force-Related Variables in Engineering. Force. Newton���s Laws in Mechanics. Moment, Torque���Force Acting at a Distance. Work���Force Acting Over a Distance. Pressure and Stress���Force Acting Over an Area. Linear Impulse���Force Acting Over Time. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 11. Temperature and Temperature-Related Variables in Engineering. Temperature as a Fundamental Dimension. Temperature Difference and Heat Transfer. Thermal Comfort. Heating Values of Fuels. Degree Days and Energy Estimation. Additional Temperature-Related Material Properties. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 12. Electric Current and Related Variables in Engineering. Electric Current, Voltage, and Electric Power. Electrical Circuits and Components. Electric Power Sources. Electric Motors. Lighting Systems. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 13. Energy and Power. Work, Mechanical Energy, and Thermal Energy. Conservation of Energy. Power. Efficiency. Energy Sources, Generation, and Consumption. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. Part III: COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING TOOLS. 14. Computational Engineering Tools Electronic Spreadsheets. Microsoft Excel Basics. Excel Functions. Plotting with Excel. Creating a Pivot Table in Excel. Matrix Computation with Excel. An Introduction to Excel���s Visual Basic for Applications. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 15. Computational Engineering Tools MATLAB. MATLAB Basics. MATLAB Functions, Loop Control, and Conditional Statements. Plotting with MATLAB. Matrix Computations with MATLAB. Symbolic Mathematics with MATLAB. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 16. Computational Engineering Tools An Introduction to Programming with Python. Computer Programming Process. Python Basics. Python Functions, Loop Control, and Conditional Statement. Plotting with Python. Matrix Computations with NumPy. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. Part IV: ENGINEERING GRAPHICAL COMMUNICATION. 17. Engineering Drawings and Symbols. Mechanical Drawings. Civil, Electrical, and Electronic Drawings. Solid Modeling. Engineering Symbols. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. Part V: ENGINEERING MATERIAL SELECTION. 18. Engineering Materials. Material Selection and Origin. The Properties of Materials. Metals. Concrete. Wood, Plastics, Silicon, Glass, and Composites. Fluid Materials: Air and Water. Municipal and Industrial Waste. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. Part VI: MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS, AND ENGINEERING ECONOMICS. 19. Mathematics in Engineering. Mathematical Symbols and Greek Alphabet. Linear Models. Nonlinear Models. Exponential and Logarithmic Models. Matrix Algebra. Calculus. Differential Equations. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 20. Probability and Statistics in Engineering. Probability���Basic Ideas. Statistics���Basic Ideas. Frequency Distributions. Measures of Central Tendency and Variation���Mean, Median, and Standard Deviation. Normal Distribution. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. 21. Engineering Economics. Cash Flow Diagrams. Simple and Compound Interest. Future Worth of a Present Amount and Present Worth of a Future Amount. Effective Interest Rate. Present and Future Worth of Series Payment. Interest���Time Factors. Choosing the Best Alternatives���Decision Making. Excel Financial Functions. Summary. Key Terms. Problems. Appendix. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Complete Guide to OSHA Compliance
Book SynopsisThe Complete Guide to OSHA Compliance is an easy-to-understand, one-stop resource designed to help safety professionals, industrial hygienists, and human resources personnel ensure compliance with existing and upcoming OSHA regulations. This essential book explains employer and employee rights and responsibilities, and it provides everything you need to know about employer standards and standards for specific operations. The Complete Guide to OSHA Compliance describes the process of injury/illness recordkeeping and the reporting system required by OSHA. It also explains how to conduct a self-audit to determine whether a company is in full compliance. Furthermore, it informs companies of their rights in an inspection and explains how to handle citations and appeals, should they arise.Table of ContentsOverview: Understanding FED/OSHA. Step One: Determine What Regulations Apply to Your Operations. Step Two: Establish an Injury/Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting System. Step Three: Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Standards that Apply to All Employers. Step Four: Identify, Understand and Comply with Standards that Apply to Specific Operations. Step Five: Establish Training Program to Meet Regulatory Requirements Efficiently. Step Six: Conduct a Self-Audit of Your Operations to Determine If You Are in Compliance. Step Seven: Know Your Legal Rights in an Inspection and How to Handle Citations and Appeals. Short Copy
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CRC Press Curing Concrete
Book SynopsisCuring is one of those activities that every civil engineer and construction worker has heard of, but in reality does not worry about much. In practice, curing is often low on the list of priorities on the construction site, particularly when budgets and timelines are under pressure. Yet the increasing demands being placed on concrete mixtures also mean that they are less forgiving than in the past. Therefore, any activity that will help improve hydration and so performance, while reducing the risk of cracking, is becoming more important. Curing Concrete explains exactly why curing is so important and shows you how to best do it.The book covers: The fundamentals behind hydration How curing affects the properties of concrete, improving its long-term performance What curing technologies and techniques you can use for different applications How to effectively specify, provide, aTrade Review"This book explains exactly why curing is so important and shows you how best to do it... There are numerous examples of how curing (or a lack of it) has affected concrete performance in real-world situations. These include examples from hot and cold climates, as well as those related to high-performance concretes. This book is aimed at construction professionals who want to ensure the quality and durability of their concrete structures and demonstrates that curing is well worth the extra effort and cost."—Concrete, October 2014 "I like the tone and level of the book. While it deals with a critical technical issue, it does so in a manner that makes it immediately attractive and intelligible to the ‘real’ people who have to worry about curing. This will be a great book for site personnel and mid-level managers, as well as students and other practitioners of concrete, to use in order to inform themselves about curing and to help in doing it properly. The book is clear and concise without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail. While some background in cement and concrete is probably needed, the book manages to deal with fairly complex issues in a readily understandable way…"––Prof. M.G. Alexander, University of Cape Town, South Africa "This book is a practical yet comprehensive guide for anyone who is involved in concrete construction. It first describes the role curing plays in the hydration process, what properties are influenced by curing, guidance in the application and use of curing, how to measure and specify, and finally real-world guidance drawn from the experiences of others. … Overall, this is an excellent publication that presents fundamental concepts of concrete curing with a practical application of real-world expertise drawn from well-respected practitioners. Why we cure, how to specify it, and what the benefits will be are well presented."––Jim Grove, P.E., Global Consulting Inc., Ames, Iowa, USA "A l Table of ContentsIntroduction: References. Cementitious Materials Chemistry and Hydration: Introduction. Portland Cement. Supplementary Cementitious Materials. Hydration. Mix Design and Proportioning. Effects of Water. Temperature Effects. Summary. References. Benefits of Curing on Concrete Performance: Introduction. Cracking. Durability. Strength. Modulus of Elasticity. Creep. Sustainability. References. Curing in Practice: Introduction. Selecting Curing Methods. Temperature Control. Moisture Control. Where, When, and How Long? References. Measurement and Specifications: Balancing Theory and Practice. Heating and Cooling. Moisture Control. International Specifications. Verification of Curing. Guide Specification. Payment. References. Real-World Experience: Introduction. Hot Climate. Cold Climate. High-Performance Concrete. Performance Parameters. Specifications and Testing. Summary. References.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mechanics of Fluids Ninth Edition
Book SynopsisThis ninth edition adds a section examining the modern context of fluid mechanics and associated issues including climate change, new forms of energy generation, and fresh water conservation.Table of Contents1. Fundamental Concepts 2. Fluid Statics 3. The Principles Governing Fluids in Motion 4. The Momentum Equation 5. Physical Similarity and Dimensional Analysis 6. Laminar Flow Between Solid Boundaries 7. Flow and Losses in Pipes and Fittings 8. Boundary Layers, Wakes and Other Shear Layers 9. The Flow of an Inviscid Fluid 10. Flow with a Free Surface 11. Compressible Flow of Gases 12. Unsteady Flow 13. Fluid Machines 14. Fluid Mechanics in a Changing World Appendix 1: Units and Conversion Factors Appendix 2: Physical Constants and Properties of Fluids Appendix 3: Tables of Gas Flow Functions Appendix 4: Algebraic Symbols Answers to Problems
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5
Book SynopsisStructural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with comprehensive, detailed information and in-depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for buildings in Eurocode 5 Part 1-1. It will also be of interest to undergraduate and postgraduate students of civil and structural engineering. It provides a step-by-step approach to the design of all of the commonly used timber elements and connections using solid timber, glued laminated timber or wood based structural products, and incorporates the requirements of the UK National Annex. It covers: strength and stiffness properties of timber and its reconstituted and engineered products key requirements of Eurocode 0, Eurocode 1 and Eurocode 5 Part 1-1 design of beams and columns of solid timber, glued laminated, composite and thin-webbed sections lateral stability requirements of timber structures<Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xii 1 Timber as a Structural Material 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 The structure of timber 2 1.3 Types of timber 3 1.3.1 Softwoods 3 1.3.2 Hardwoods 4 1.4 Natural characteristics of timber 4 1.4.1 Knots 4 1.4.2 Slope of grain 5 1.4.3 Reaction wood 5 1.4.4 Juvenile wood 6 1.4.5 Density and annual ring widths 6 1.4.6 Conversion of timber 7 1.4.7 Seasoning 11 1.4.8 Seasoning defects 11 1.4.9 Cracks and fissures 11 1.4.10 Fungal decay 11 1.5 Strength grading of timber 11 1.5.1 Visual grading 12 1.5.2 Machine grading 12 1.5.3 Strength classes 15 1.6 Section sizes 16 1.7 Engineered wood products (EWPs) 16 1.7.1 Glued-laminated timber (glulam) 18 1.7.2 Cross-laminated timber (CLT or X-Lam) 20 1.7.3 Plywood 21 1.7.4 Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) 25 1.7.5 Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL), TimberStrand® 25 1.7.6 Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL), Parallam® 27 1.7.7 Oriented Strand Board (OSB) 27 1.7.8 Particleboards and fibre composites 39 1.7.9 Thin webbed joists (I-joists) 39 1.7.10 Thin webbed beams (box beams) 41 1.7.11 Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) 42 1.8 Suspended timber flooring 44 1.9 Adhesive bonding of timber 46 1.10 Preservative treatment for timber 47 1.11 Fire safety and resistance 48 1.12 References 50 2 Introduction to Relevant Eurocodes 52 2.1 Eurocodes: General structure 52 2.2 Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design (EC0) 54 2.2.1 Terms and definitions (EC0, 1.5) 54 2.2.2 Basic requirements (EC0, 2.1) 55 2.2.3 Reliability management (EC0, 2.2) 56 2.2.4 Design working life (EC0, 2.3) 56 2.2.5 Durability (EC0, 2.4) 57 2.2.6 Quality management (EC0, 2.5) 58 2.2.7 Principles of limit state design: General (EC0, 3.1) 58 2.2.8 Design situations (EC0, 3.2) 58 2.2.9 Ultimate limit states (EC0, 3.3) 59 2.2.10 Serviceability limit states (EC0, 3.4) 59 2.2.11 Limit states design (EC0, 3.5) 60 2.2.12 Classification of actions (EC0, 4.1.1) 60 2.2.13 Characteristic values of actions (EC0, 4.1.2) 60 2.2.14 Other representative values of variable actions (EC0, 4.1.3) 61 2.2.15 Material and product properties (EC0, 4.2) 62 2.2.16 Structural analysis (EC0, 5.1) 62 2.2.17 Verification by the partial factor method: General (EC0, 6.1) 65 2.2.18 Design values of actions (EC0, 6.3.1) 65 2.2.19 Design values of the effects of actions (EC0, 6.3.2) 66 2.2.20 Design values of material or product properties (EC0, 6.3.3) 66 2.2.21 Factors applied to a design strength at the ULS 71 2.2.22 Design values of geometrical data (EC0, 6.3.4) 71 2.2.23 Design resistance (EC0, 6.3.5) 71 2.2.24 Ultimate limit states (EC0, 6.4.1–6.4.5) 73 2.2.25 Serviceability limit states: General (EC0, 6.5) 77 2.3 Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures – Part 1-1: General – Common Rules and Rules for Buildings (EC5) 79 2.3.1 General matters 79 2.3.2 Serviceability limit states (EC5, 2.2.3) 80 2.3.3 Load duration and moisture influences on strength (EC5, 2.3.2.1) 84 2.3.4 Load duration and moisture influences on deformations (EC5, 2.3.2.2) 84 2.3.5 Stress–strain relations (EC5, 3.1.2) 87 2.3.6 Size and stress distribution effects (EC5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 6.4.3) 87 2.3.7 System strength (EC5, 6.6) 90 2.4 Symbols 93 2.5 References 98 3 Using Mathcad® for Design Calculations 100 3.1 Introduction 100 3.2 What is Mathcad? 100 3.3 What does Mathcad do? 101 3.3.1 A simple calculation 101 3.3.2 Definitions and variables 102 3.3.3 Entering text 102 3.3.4 Working with units 103 3.3.5 Commonly used Mathcad functions 104 3.4 Summary 106 3.5 References 106 4 Design of Members Subjected to Flexure 107 4.1 Introduction 107 4.2 Design considerations 107 4.3 Design value of the effect of actions 109 4.4 Member span 109 4.5 Design for Ultimate Limit States (ULS) 110 4.5.1 Bending 110 4.5.2 Shear 121 4.5.3 Bearing (compression perpendicular to the grain) 127 4.5.4 Torsion 131 4.5.5 Combined shear and torsion 133 4.6 Design for Serviceability Limit States (SLS) 133 4.6.1 Deformation 134 4.6.2 Vibration 137 4.7 References 142 4.8 Examples 143 5 Design of Members and Walls Subjected to Axial or Combined Axial and Flexural Actions 158 5.1 Introduction 158 5.2 Design considerations 158 5.3 Design of members subjected to axial actions 160 5.3.1 Members subjected to axial compression 160 5.3.2 Members subjected to compression at an angle to the grain 170 5.3.3 Members subjected to axial tension 172 5.4 Members subjected to combined bending and axial loading 174 5.4.1 Where lateral torsional instability due to bending about the major axis will not occur 174 5.4.2 Lateral torsional instability under the effect of bending about the major axis 178 5.4.3 Members subjected to combined bending and axial tension 179 5.5 Design of stud walls 179 5.5.1 Design of load-bearing walls 180 5.5.2 Out of plane deflection of load-bearing stud walls (and columns) 186 5.6 References 188 5.7 Examples 189 6 Design of Glued-Laminated Members 216 6.1 Introduction 216 6.2 Design considerations 218 6.3 General 218 6.3.1 Horizontal and vertical glued-laminated timber 218 6.3.2 Design methodology 219 6.4 Design of glued-laminated members with tapered, curved or pitched curved profiles (also applicable to LVL members) 223 6.4.1 Design of single tapered beams 223 6.4.2 Design of double tapered beams, curved and pitched cambered beams 228 6.4.3 Design of double tapered beams, curved and pitched cambered beams subjected to combined shear and tension perpendicular to the grain 234 6.5 Finger joints 234 Annex 6.1 Deflection formulae for simply supported tapered and double tapered beams subjected to a point load at mid-span or to a uniformly distributed load. 234 Annex 6.2 Graphical representation of factors k§¤ and kp used in the derivation of the bending and radial stresses in the apex zone of double tapered curved and pitched cambered beams. 237 6.6 References 238 6.7 Examples 239 7 Design of Composite Timber and Wood-Based Sections 258 7.1 Introduction 258 7.2 Design considerations 259 7.3 Design of glued composite sections 260 7.3.1 Glued thin webbed beams 260 7.3.2 Glued thin flanged beams (stressed skin panels) 274 7.4 References 283 7.5 Examples 283 8 Design of Built-Up Columns 311 8.1 Introduction 311 8.2 Design considerations 311 8.3 General 312 8.4 Bending stiffness of built-up columns 313 8.4.1 The effective bending stiffness of built-up sections about the strong (y–y) axis 314 8.4.2 The effective bending stiffness of built-up sections about the z–z axis 316 8.4.3 Design procedure 318 8.4.4 Built-up sections – spaced columns 323 8.4.5 Built-up sections – latticed columns 327 8.5 Combined axial loading and moment 331 8.6 Effect of creep at the ULS 332 8.7 References 333 8.8 Examples 333 9 Design of Stability Bracing, Floor and Wall Diaphragms 357 9.1 Introduction 357 9.2 Design considerations 358 9.3 Lateral bracing 358 9.3.1 General 358 9.3.2 Bracing of single members (subjected to direct compression) by local support 360 9.3.3 Bracing of single members (subjected to bending) by local support 363 9.3.4 Bracing for beam, truss or column systems 364 9.4 Floor and roof diaphragms 368 9.4.1 Limitations on the applicability of the method 368 9.4.2 Simplified design procedure 368 9.5 The in-plane racking resistance of timber walls under horizontal and vertical loading 370 9.6 References 372 9.7 Examples 373 10 Design of Metal Dowel-type Connections 383 10.1 Introduction 383 10.1.1 Metal dowel-type fasteners 383 10.2 Design considerations 387 10.3 Failure theory and strength equations for laterally loaded connections formed using metal dowel fasteners 389 10.3.1 Dowel diameter 395 10.3.2 Characteristic fastener yield moment (My,Rk) 397 10.3.3 Characteristic embedment strength (fh,k) 398 10.3.4 Member thickness, t1 and t2 402 10.3.5 Friction effects and axial withdrawal of the fastener 403 10.3.6 Brittle failure 406 10.4 Multiple dowel fasteners loaded laterally 412 10.4.1 The effective number of fasteners 413 10.4.2 Alternating forces in connections 416 10.5 Design strength of a laterally loaded metal dowel connection 416 10.5.1 Loaded parallel to the grain 416 10.5.2 Loaded perpendicular to the grain 417 10.6 Examples of the design of connections using metal dowel-type fasteners 418 10.7 Multiple shear plane connections 418 10.8 Axial loading of metal dowel connection systems 420 10.8.1 Axially loaded nails 420 10.8.2 Axially loaded bolts 423 10.8.3 Axially loaded dowels 423 10.8.4 Axially loaded screws 423 10.9 Combined laterally and axially loaded metal dowel connections 427 10.10 Lateral stiffness of metal dowel connections at the SLS and ULS 428 10.11 Frame analysis incorporating the effect of lateral movement in metal dowel fastener connections 435 10.12 References 436 10.13 Examples 437 11 Design of Joints with Connectors 473 11.1 Introduction 473 11.2 Design considerations 473 11.3 Toothed-plate connectors 474 11.3.1 Strength behaviour 474 11.4 Ring and shear-plate connectors 480 11.4.1 Strength behaviour 480 11.5 Multiple shear plane connections 487 11.6 Brittle failure due to connection forces at an angle to the grain 487 11.7 Alternating forces in connections 487 11.8 Design strength of a laterally loaded connection 488 11.8.1 Loaded parallel to the grain 488 11.8.2 Loaded perpendicular to the grain 489 11.8.3 Loaded at an angle to the grain 489 11.9 Stiffness behaviour of toothed-plate, ring and shear-plate connectors 489 11.10 Frame analysis incorporating the effect of lateral movement in connections formed using toothed-plate, split-ring or shear-plate connectors 491 11.11 References 491 11.12 Examples 491 12 Moment Capacity of Connections Formed with Metal Dowel Fasteners or Connectors 504 12.1 Introduction 504 12.2 Design considerations 505 12.3 The effective number of fasteners in a row in a moment connection 505 12.4 Brittle failure 506 12.5 Moment behaviour in timber connections: Rigid model behaviour 507 12.5.1 Assumptions in the connection design procedure 507 12.5.2 Connection design procedure 509 12.5.3 Shear strength and force component checks on connections subjected to a moment and lateral forces 512 12.6 The analysis of structures with semi-rigid connections 519 12.6.1 The stiffness of semi-rigid moment connections 520 12.6.2 The analysis of beams with semi-rigid end connections 522 12.7 References 526 12.8 Examples 526 13 Racking Design of Multi-storey Platform Framed Wall Construction 555 13.1 Introduction 555 13.2 Conceptual design 555 13.3 Design requirements of racking walls 558 13.4 Loading 558 13.5 Basis of Method A 560 13.5.1 General requirements 560 13.5.2 Theoretical basis of the method 562 13.5.3 The EC5 procedure 564 13.6 Basis of the racking method in PD6693-1 573 13.6.1 General requirements 573 13.6.2 Theoretical basis of the method 575 13.6.3 The PD6693-1 procedure 579 13.7 References 586 13.8 Examples 587 Appendix A: Weights of Building Materials 610 Appendix B: Related British Standards for Timber Engineering in Buildings 612 Appendix C: Possible Revisions to be Addressed in a Corrigendum to EN 1995-1-1:2004 + A1:2008 614 Index 618 The Example Worksheets Order Form 624
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Structural Design for Fire Safety
Book SynopsisThe majority of the contributions in this topically edited book stems from the priority program SPP 1113 "Photonische Kristalle" run by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), resulting in a survey of the current state of photonic crystal research in Germany.Table of ContentsPreface xv List of Notations xvi 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Objective and Target Audience 1 1.2 Fire Safety 2 1.3 Performance]based Design 2 1.4 Structural Fire Engineering 5 1.5 Purpose of this Book 5 1.6 Units 6 1.7 Organization of Chapters 6 2 Fire Safety in Buildings 8 2.1 Fire Safety Objectives 8 2.2 Process of Fire Development 9 2.3 Conceptual Framework for Fire Safety 13 2.4 Fire Resistance 17 2.5 Controlling Fire Spread 22 2.6 Building Construction for Fire Safety 29 2.7 Assessment and Repair of Fire Damage 31 3 Fires and Heat 35 3.1 Fires in General 35 3.2 Combustion 37 3.3 Fire Initiation 39 3.4 Pre]flashover Fires 40 3.5 Flashover 48 3.6 Post]flashover Fires 49 3.7 Design Fires 60 3.8 Other Factors 66 3.9 Heat Transfer 69 3.10 Worked Examples 75 4 Fire Severity and Fire Resistance 84 4.1 Providing Fire Resistance 84 4.2 Fire Severity 89 4.3 Equivalent Fire Severity 90 4.4 Fire Resistance 95 4.5 Fire Resistance Tests 96 4.6 Specifying Fire Resistance 103 4.7 Fire Resistance of Assemblies 107 4.8 Worked Examples 113 5 Design of Structures Exposed to Fire 115 5.1 Structural Design at Normal Temperatures 115 5.2 Loads 116 5.3 Structural Design in Fire Conditions 122 5.4 Material Properties in Fire 126 5.5 Design of Individual Members Exposed to Fire 130 5.6 Design of Structural Assemblies Exposed to Fire 135 5.7 Worked Examples 149 6 Steel Structures 154 6.1 Behaviour of Steel Structures in Fire 154 6.2 Steel Temperature Prediction 157 6.3 Protection Systems 166 6.4 Mechanical Properties of Steel at Elevated Temperature 171 6.5 Design of Steel Members Exposed to Fire 179 6.6 Bolted and Welded Connections 187 6.7 Cast]iron Members 188 6.8 Design of Steel Buildings Exposed to Fire 188 6.9 Worked Examples 188 7 Concrete Structures 195 7.1 Behaviour of Concrete Structures in Fire 195 7.2 Concrete Materials in Fire 196 7.3 Spalling of Cover Concrete 201 7.4 Concrete and Steel Reinforcing Temperatures 202 7.5 Mechanical Properties of Concrete at Elevated Temperatures 207 7.6 Design of Concrete Members Exposed to Fire 213 7.7 Worked Examples 224 8 Composite Structures 234 8.1 Fire Resistance of Composite Elements 234 8.2 Assessing Fire Resistance 237 8.3 Behaviour and Design of Individual Composite Members in Fire 238 8.4 Design of Steel and Composite Buildings Exposed to Fire 248 8.5 Worked Example 255 9 Timber Structures 257 9.1 Description of Timber Construction 257 9.2 Wood Temperatures 261 9.3 Mechanical Properties of Wood 264 9.4 Charring Rate 273 9.5 Design for Fire Resistance of Heavy Timber Members 280 9.6 Timber Connections in Fire 290 9.7 Worked Examples 297 10 Light Frame Construction 301 10.1 Summary of Light Frame Construction 301 10.2 Gypsum Plaster Board 304 10.3 Fire Behaviour 309 10.4 Fire Resistance Ratings 311 10.5 Design for Separating Function 314 10.6 Design for Load]bearing Capacity 318 10.7 Steel Stud Walls 325 10.8 Timber Joist Floors 327 10.9 Timber Trusses 328 10.10 Construction Details 329 10.11 Lightweight Sandwich Panels 335 11 Advanced Calculation Methods 340 11.1 Types of Advanced Calculation Methods 340 11.2 Fire Models 341 11.3 Thermal Response Models 344 11.4 Advanced Structural Models 348 11.5 Advanced Hand Calculation Methods 349 11.6 Finite Element Methods for Advanced Structural Calculations 355 11.7 Software Packages for Structural and Thermal Fire Analysis 369 12 Design Recommendations 371 12.1 Summary of Main Points 371 12.2 Summary for Main Materials 372 12.3 Thermal Analysis 375 12.4 Conclusions 376 Appendix A: Units and Conversion Factors 377 Appendix B: Section Factors for Steel Beams 381 References 394 Index 411
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ICE Publishing NEC3 The Role of the Project Manager
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ICE Publishing NEC3 and NEC4 Compared
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ICE Publishing NEC4 Resolving and Avoiding Disputes
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Emerald Publishing Limited CESMM4 Revised
Book SynopsisThe Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement - CESMM - has been well established for over 40 years as the standard for the preparation of bills of quantities in civil engineering work. This revised fourth edition, CESMM4, brings the method into line with the most recent developments in the railway industry.
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Emerald Publishing Limited Successful Professional Reviews for Civil
Book SynopsisSuccessful Professional Reviews for Civil Engineers, Fifth edition is the comprehensive guide to the constituent parts of the ICE Professional Review process, ideal for those engineers nearing the completion of their Initial Professional Development.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Learning to Listen
Book SynopsisPsychodynamic Psychotherapy is the first book designed to teach therapists how to listen and intervene from multiple perspectives. Through study and analysis of session transcripts, the reader learns how to listen and formulate interpretations from four different perspectives: reflection, analysis of conflict, analysis of transference, and analysis of defense. Each listening approach is introduced with a brief chapter illustrating the rules of intervention followed by therapy transcripts, which the reader studies and analyzes. By studying the transcripts, answering the questions in the material, and comparing his answers with those provided by the author, the reader will learn how to reflect, analyze conflict, interpret the transference, and analyze the defenses. Beginning therapists can use this book to acquire listening and intervention skills. Advanced therapists will enjoy studying and comparing listening approaches from a meta-theoretical perspective. Psychodynamic PsychotTable of ContentsIntroduction: What Do We Do When We Listen? Theory or Reflection. Reflection Studies. Theory of the Analysis of Conflict. Conflict Studies. Theory of the Analysis of Transference. Transference Studies. Theory of Defense Analysis. Defense Analysis Studies. Studies in Flexibility of Listening. Harnessing Thinking and Intuition.
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LEGARE STREET PR The Organization and History of the Chicago
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LEGARE STREET PR Paper Technology An Elementary Manual On the
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CRC Press Longwall Mining 3rd Edition
Book SynopsisIn the past 13 years since the publication of Longwall Mining, 2nd edition in 2006, although there have been no major changes in longwall mining technology and operations, many incremental developments in the whole system as well as various subsystems of the existing longwall mining operational technologies as detailed in the 2nd edition have been added to this edition.Major developments are automation, and health and safety technology, as well as equipment reliability, thereby greatly increasing productivity and cutting cost. In particular, the longwall system can now run automatically cut by cut forever without operators' intervention provided that the geology allows it. Other health and safety features such as LASC, personal proximity detection, color lighting, automatic shield water sprays and remote shearer control are fully operational. There are more than 7000 sensors installed in current longwall mining systems. The big data obtained and fast communicatiTable of ContentsU.S. Longwall Mining. Longwall Mine Design. Strata Mechanics. Panel Development. Shield Support – General. Shield Support – Design/Selection. Coal Extraction by Shearer. Coal Transportation. Automation of Longwall Components and System. Application Issues of Longwall Mining. Ventilation, and Methane, Dust and Noise Controls. Longwall Face Move. Longwall Power Distribution and System Control. Surface Subsidence. Appendices. Indices.
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CRC Press The Science of Waste
Book SynopsisWaste can be defined as something no longer wanted, something destroyed, broken, or damaged beyond repair and therefore disposed of or simply thrown away because it is no longer functional, needed, or wanted. However, the focus of this book turns to the question: is waste always really a waste? Stated differently, waste is not a waste if it can be recycled in some form or the other. This book examines all types of waste and their impacts, and discusses the potential ways to mitigate them through recycling and reuse strategies. Features: Addresses agricultural, biomedical, chemical, construction, hazardous, human, municipal solid waste, and more. Explains the fundamentals for waste recycling and reuse. Examines the current state of ocean pollution as well as the latest international regulations. Covers the life cycles of consumer electronic products, and their related metals and minerals, which are i
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CRC Press Laboratory Manual for Geotechnical
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CRC Press An Introduction to Geosynthetic Engineering
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Taylor & Francis Detroit
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing with
Book SynopsisThis new textbook on remote sensing and digital image processing of natural resources includes numerous, practical problem-solving exercises and applications of sensors and satellite systems using remote sensing data collection resources, and emphasizes the free and open-source platform R. It explains basic concepts of remote sensing and multidisciplinary applications using R language and R packages, by engaging students in learning theory through hands-on, real-life projects. All chapters are structured with learning objectives, computation, questions, solved exercises, resources, and research suggestions.Features Explains the theory of passive and active remote sensing and its applications in water, soil, vegetation, and atmosphere. Covers data analysis in the free and open-source R platform, which makes remote sensing accessible to anyone with a computer. Includes case studies from different environments with free software algoriTable of Contents1. Introduction to Remote Sensing with R 2. Remote Sensing of Electromagnetic Radiation 3. Remote Sensing Sensors and Satellite Systems 4. Remote Sensing of Vegetation 5. Remote Sensing of Water 6. Remote Sensing of Soils, Rocks, and Geomorphology 7. Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere 8. Scientific Applications of Remote Sensing and Digital Processing for Project Design 9. Visual Interpretation and Enhancement of Remote Sensing Images 10. Unsupervised Classification of Remote Sensing Images 11. Supervised Classification of Remote Sensing Images 12. Uncertainty and Accuracy Analysis in Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing 13. Scientific Applications of Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing to Elaborate Articles
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Monuments of Westminster Abbey
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CRC Press Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manual
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Trends in Renewable Energies Offshore
Book SynopsisRenewable energy resources offshore are a growing contributor to the total energy production in a growing number of countries. As a result the interest in the topic is increasing. Trends in Renewable Energies Offshore includes the papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW 2022, Lisbon, Portugal, 8-10 November 2022), and covers recent developments and experiences gained in concept development, design and operation of such devices. The scope of the contributions is broad, covering all aspects of renewable energies offshore activities, including: Resource assessment Tidal Energy Wave Energy Wind Energy Solar Energy Renewable Energy Devices Multiuse Platforms Maintenance planning Materials and structural design Trends in Renewable Energies Offshore will be of interest to academics and professionals involved or interested in applications of renewabTable of Contents• Resource assessment • Wind Energy • Wave Energy • Tidal Energy • Ocean Energy Devices • Multiuse Platforms • PTO design • Grid connection • Economic assessment • Materials and structural design • Installation planning • Maintenance planning
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
Book SynopsisUnderstanding of the dynamics of plant nutrients in the soil provides scientific basis for efficient nutrient management. Soil organic matter not only provides the nutrients required by the crop but also improve the biological and physical properties of the soil. This book collects and discusses information on production and management of organic manures, biofertilizers, integrated nutrient management in cropping systems and nutrient management in problematic soils.Print and electronic editions not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bhutan).Table of Contents1. Soil Fertility and Productivity-Concepts and Factors 2. Nutrient availability in Soil and Crop Response 3. Soil Organic Matter- Role, Dynamics and Management 4. Nitrogen: Role, Dynamics and Management 5. Phosphorus: Role, Dynamics and Management 6. Potassium: Role, Dynamics and Management 7. Calcium, Magnesium and Sulphur-Role, Dynamics and Management 8. Micronutrients and Beneficial Elements– Role, Dynamics and Mnaagement 9. Organic Manures-Production and Enrichment 10. Green Manures and Crop Residues- Production and Management 11. Biofertilizers- Role and Management 12. Integrated Nutrient Management in Cropping Systems 13. Soil and Fertilizer Management and Economics of Fertilizer Use 14. Nutrient Management in Problem Soils
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CRC Press Local Air Quality Control and Health
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Taylor & Francis U.S. Emergency Management in the 21st Century
Book SynopsisThe effects of climate change and compounding hazards are pushing natural and social systems to their breaking points. Our understanding of hazards and disasters is rapidly changing, and it is unclear as to whether our existing management systems are adequate to adapt to the disasters already present let alone those occurring during the next decade. Thoroughly updated to include the latest research in the hazards and disasters field, U.S. Emergency Management in the 21st Century continues the tradition of giving readers access to exemplary case studies drawn from a wide variety of hazards as well as academic and applied fields. The second edition has features nine new chapters, highlighting transitions from the status quo to untested operational environments.NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION Discussion on COVID-19 pandemic and the lacking local capacity for preparedness with an eye towards future public health emergencies. âœForgottenâ hazards (heat
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Taylor & Francis Introducing Architectural Tectonics
Book SynopsisThe second edition of Introducing Architectural Tectonics is an exploration of the poetics of construction. Tectonic theory is an integrative philosophy examining the relationships formed between design, construction, and space while creating or experiencing a work of architecture. In this text, author Chad Schwartz presents an introductory investigation into tectonic theory, subdividing it into distinct concepts in order to make it accessible to beginning and advanced students alike.The book centers on the tectonic analysis of twenty contemporary works of architecture, located in over a dozen countries across the globe â Germany, Italy, Burkina Faso, the United States, Chile, Japan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Spain, Australia, and more â and designed by notable architects such as Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, Kengo Kuma, Peter Zumthor, Xu Tiantian, and Francis KÃrÃ. Although similarities do exist between the projects, their distinctly different characteristics and range of interpretations of tectonic expression provide the most significant lessons to help you learn about tectonic theory.This second edition has been updated to include the tectonic analysis of four new architectural precedents: From Nigeria, the Makoko Floating School by NLÃ. From Burkina Faso, LycÃe Schorge by KÃrà Architecture. From Mexico, the Matamoros Public Market by Colectivo C733. From China, Quarry #8 by DnA_Design and Architecture. Written in clear, accessible language, these investigations examine the poetic potential of architecture, presenting lessons and concepts that you can integrate into your own work, whether studying in a university classroom or practicing in a professional office.
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CRC Press Plastics in the Oceans
Book SynopsisIncreasing plastic pollution, particularly in oceans, calls for a fundamental shift towards future-proof plastics throughout the circular economy. In a landmark move in 2022, the United Nations adopted a historic resolution to craft an international legally binding instrument to tackle plastic pollution. In line with this global initiative, Plastics in the Oceans investigates the problem of plastic pollution in oceans, proposes solutions relating to current and advanced materials and technologies, and offers an optimal sustainable strategy to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040. The title: Addresses the entire lifecycle of plastic, from production and design to disposal, and advocates for a comprehensive approach to mitigate plastic pollution. Focuses on primary and secondary microplastics, recognizing their significant impact on marine ecosystems. Explores various alternative materials, including biobased biodegradable polymers, as viable altern
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Taylor & Francis Bridging the Digital Divide in the US
Book SynopsisThe US faces a deep digital divide which cuts across both urban and rural lines, but is most marked in rural, low income and minority communities. This book presents a multi-level governance framework which explores how local leaders use policy opportunity and community resilience to address inequity in broadband infrastructure. Cases from communities across the U.S. are profiled to show how local and regional initiatives address the digital divide â how they harness local resources, state and federal funding, and how they navigate regulatory restrictions and financial constraints. Special attention is given to rural and indigenous communities, where the technological, organizational and funding challenges are greatest. The federal policy landscape for broadband is changing, and this book provides clear insights on how policy can support the people and places left behind. This book is essential for planners and those studying or working in rural development, rural studies, and community development.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial (CC-BY-NC) 4.0 license.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advancing Rural Development in China
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CRC Press From Smart Cities to the Metaverse
Book SynopsisThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of the convergence between smart city infrastructure and the emerging metaverse. This book highlights the importance of integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality, and blockchain to enhance urban living experiences while addressing such innovationsâ security and ethical challenges. Its applications span urban planning, transportation, education, historic preservation, and inclusive city development, making it an essential resource for modern urban development.The book covers many key areas critical to understanding and implementing smart cities and the metaverse. It starts with both domainsâ foundational concepts and technological underpinnings, followed by a deep dive into the security infrastructure and challenges smart cities face. Cybersecurity is given special attention, exploring motives and methods of cyber attacks and proposing mitigation techniques and best practices. The book also examines AI chatbots, intelligent transportation, and the integration of digital twins, providing practical case studies and insights. Furthermore, it addresses the socio-economic implications, governance, and ethical considerations, ensuring a holistic approach to the subject.The motivation for writing this book stems from the authorâs recognition of the transformative potential of smart cities and the metaverse in creating sustainable, efficient, and inclusive urban environments. By bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application, the author aims to equip researchers, policymakers, and technologists with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and shape the future of urban living in a digitally interconnected world.
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Taylor & Francis Remembering Places A Memoir
Book SynopsisBorn in Warsaw in 1926, Joseph Rykwert was one of the best-known critics and historians of architecture. One of very few writers to be awarded the RIBAâs highest honour, the Royal Gold Medal, in 2014, and author of countless books and essays, his influence over the past 60 years cannot be underestimated.In this new edition of his memoir, he posthumously expands upon the first edition by 20,000 words, delving deeper into how his lifeâs experiences shaped his working life. He addresses the dualities between which he had to navigate: Jewish/Polish, Polish/British and later Practice/Scholarship. He spent most of his working life between the US and UK, and worked as a designer, teacher and a writer; as such, his groundbreaking ideas and work have had a major impact on the thinking of architects and designers since the 1960s, and continue to do so to this day.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Delay Analysis in Construction Contracts
Book SynopsisThe most significant unanticipated costs on many construction projects are the financial impacts associated with delay and disruption to the works. Assessing these, and establishing a causal link from each delay event to its effect, contractual liability and the damages experienced as a direct result of each event, can be difficult and complex.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors ix Preface to the Second Edition xi Preface to the First Edition xiii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 General 1 1.1.1 Purpose of this book 2 1.1.2 Guidance 4 1.1.3 Construction planning and programming 5 1.2 Construction delays 6 1.2.1 Identifying delays 6 1.2.2 Analysing construction delays 7 1.2.3 Delay claim life cycle 9 1.3 Burning issues in delay analysis 10 1.4 Presentation and case study 11 2 Construction Programmes 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.1.1 Planning, programming and project controls 13 2.1.2 Elements of a successful project 15 2.2 Planning and programming 16 2.2.1 Project planning 17 2.2.2 Work breakdown structure 18 2.3 CPM programming techniques: the fundamentals 21 2.3.1 Activity durations 22 2.3.2 Activity relationships 24 2.3.3 Event date calculations 28 2.3.4 Forward pass 30 2.3.5 Backward pass 32 2.3.6 Total float 34 2.3.7 Constraints 37 2.4 Baseline validation 38 2.4.1 Joint baseline review 38 2.4.2 Programme approval 38 2.4.3 The project baseline 41 2.5 Other planning techniques 41 2.5.1 PERT – Project Evaluation and Review Technique 41 2.5.2 Gantt charts (bar charts) 43 2.5.3 Line of balance 45 2.5.4 Critical chain method/theory of constraints 47 2.6 Why use CPM planning or scheduling techniques? 49 2.6.1 Project management 49 2.6.2 As-planned programmes 50 2.7 Project controls and the project control cycle 51 2.7.1 Progress monitoring 52 2.7.2 Process and analyse information – Earned Value Method 54 2.7.3 The cost and schedule performance curves 56 2.7.4 Time control 58 2.7.5 Programme updates 582.8 Records, records, records… 64 2.8.1 Electronic records: management and storage 66 2.8.2 Electronic records in practice 67 2.8.3 Document controls 68 2.9 Predatory programming practices 71 2.10 Guidance 72 3 Identification of Construction Delays 73 3.1 Establishing a basis for identifying delay 73 3.1.1 General requirements 74 3.1.2 Validation of an as-planned programme 75 3.2 Factual evidence and as-built programmes 77 3.2.1 As-built programme preparation 78 3.2.2 Summary 86 3.3 Identification of delay events 86 3.3.1 Delay identification 87 3.3.2 Recording delays 89 3.4 Identification and analysis of disruption 92 3.4.1 Disruption and delay 92 3.4.2 Calculating disruption 94 3.4.3 Establishing cause 95 3.4.4 Total cost claims/global claims 97 3.4.5 Measured mile 99 3.4.6 Graphical presentation 103 3.4.7 Summary 109 4 Analysis of Construction Delays 111 4.1 Introduction 111 4.1.1 The use of CPM techniques 111 4.1.2 Project planning software 113 4.1.3 Identifying delays: cause or effect? 115 4.2 Selection criteria and guidance 117 4.2.1 The SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol 118 4.2.2 The core statements of principle 120 4.2.3 AACEI Recommended Practice No. 29R-03: Forensic Schedule Analysis 124 4.2.4 Which technique to use under given circumstances 131 4.3 Summary 132 5 Delay Analysis Techniques 135 5.1 Introduction to delay analysis techniques 135 5.1.1 Additive methods of delay analysis 137 5.1.2 Impacted as-planned 137 5.1.3 Time impact analysis 142 5.1.4 Collapsed as-built 151 5.1.5 As-built based methods of analysis 159 5.1.6 Total time assessments (observational/static/gross) 162 5.1.7 As-planned versus as-built windows analysis 169 5.1.8 Contemporaneous windows analysis 172 5.1.9 Month-to-month update analysis 175 5.2 Summary 180 6 Problematic Issues 183 6.1 Introduction 183 6.2 Float and delay claims 183 6.2.1 General definitions: what is ‘float’? 183 6.2.2 How float is used 184 6.2.3 Float loss and the impact 187 6.2.4 Measurement of float loss 188 6.2.5 Who owns the float? 190 6.3 Concurrency 194 6.3.1 Definitions 195 6.3.2 Delay analysis and Concurrency 196 6.3.3 SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol 205 6.3.4 Delay scenarios 205 6.3.5 Common questions 208 6.3.6 Experience and common sense 209 6.3.7 The concept of pacing 210 6.4 Programme approvals and onerous specifications 211 6.4.1 Programme requirements, format and compliance 211 6.4.2 Approval or acceptance of construction programme 217 6.5 Acceleration and mitigation 218 6.5.1 Mitigation 218 6.5.2 Acceleration 219 6.5.3 Contractors’ right to early completion 221 7 Effective Presentation of Delay Analysis 223 7.1 Introduction 223 7.2 Case study: airport terminal expansion 223 7.2.1 Initial analysis by party-appointed planning experts 224 7.2.2 Using time impact analysis for prolongation 227 7.2.3 Tribunal planning expert’s contemporaneous approach 228 7.2.4 Runway Extension: are delays to the runway extension relevant? 230 7.2.5 Terminal Building: are delays to the terminal building relevant? 231 7.3 Float mapping: approach and methodology 231 7.3.1 Extracting float values 233 7.3.2 Creating a float map 233 7.3.3 Identify driving activities 236 7.3.4 As-built critical path 237 7.4 Demonstrating acceleration 246 7.5 Presentation skills: demonstrative evidence 248 7.5.1 Demonstration 250 7.5.2 Reconstruction 251 7.5.3 Weather 252 7.5.4 Summary 252 Appendix 255 Glossary 259 Table of Cases 267 Index 271
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John Wiley & Sons Inc BIM and Construction Management
Book SynopsisA sleeker, more comprehensive approach to construction projects BIM and Construction Management, Second Edition is a complete integration guide, featuring practical advice, project tested methods and workflows, and tutorials for implementing Building Information Modeling and technology in construction.Table of ContentsIntroduction xvii Chapter 1 Why Is Technology So Important to Construction Management? 1 The Promise of BIM 2 Processes 4 Technologies 5 Behaviors 7 The Value of BIM in Construction 8 Where Does BIM Play a Role in Construction Management? 15 Team Engagement 16 Project Pursuit and Business Development 16 Planning for BIM Success 19 Using Contracts in Planning 19 Scheduling 20 Logistics 22 Estimating Cost 23 Constructability 25 Analyzing Data in BIM 27 Designing for Prefabrication 29 Coordinating Construction 31 Using Mobile Devices 32 Controlling Schedules 33 Controlling Cost 34 Managing Change 35 Material Management 37 Tracking Equipment 37 Closeout 38 Managing Facilities 39 Knowledge Platform Population 40 Where the Industry Is Headed 42 Leadership Buy-In 42 The Evolving Role of the BIM Manager 43 What Have Been the Results? 43 Summary 44 Chapter 2 Project Planning 45 Delivery Methods 46 Design-Bid-Build 47 Construction Manager at Risk 52 Design-Build 56 Integrated Project Delivery 62 BIM Addenda (Contracts) 63 AIA: Document E202 65 AGC: ConsensusDocs 301 65 DBIA: Document E-BIMWD 65 AIA: Document E203 66 Contracts Summary 66 The Fundamental Uses of BIM 67 Level of Development 68 Model-Based Coordination 69 Model-Based Scheduling 72 Model-Based Estimating 72 Model-Based Facilities Management 73 Model-Based Analysis 74 BIM Execution Plan 75 History of the BIM Execution Plan 75 Communication 77 Expectation 83 Organization 85 Summary 89 Chapter 3 How to Market BIM and Win the Project 91 BIM Marketing Background 92 Building Your Team 94 Marketing Your Brand of BIM 97 Does What You Are Proposing Show Clear and Demonstrable Value? 98 Is This a Proven Tool or Process, a Developing One, or an Innovative One? 99 Can You Show Real Results from the Impact of Implementation? 102 Is This What the Owner Wants? 104 Is This Something You Can Deliver? 105 Using BIM to Enhance the Proposal 108 Addressing BIM in the RFP 108 Project Pursuit Images 110 Project Simulations 112 Project Pursuit Virtual/Augmented Reality Simulations 113 Other Marketing Tools 116 Tailor-Fit Your Offerings 116 Client Alignment 117 Pushing the Envelope 118 Seeking Value and Focusing on Results 118 Summary 121 Chapter 4 BIM and Preconstruction 123 Leaning on the Past 124 The Empire State Building 125 Adopting New Technology 132 The Journey to BIM 134 The Kickoff 136 Getting the Right People in the Room 136 Creating the Vision 138 Opening the Lines of Communication 139 Accounting for the Expectation Bias 139 Scheduling Design 139 Design Structure Matrix 145 Scheduling the LOD 148 Constructability Review 149 Leverage the Plans 150 Leverage the Details 153 Leverage the People 158 Estimating 163 Revit Schedules for Estimating 164 Cost Trending with Assemble 171 Analysis 175 The 2030 Challenge 176 Overview of Sustainability and BIM 177 Sustainability Analysis with Sefaira 182 Logistics and Planning 188 Summary 190 Chapter 5 BIM and Construction 191 Overview of BIM in Construction 192 Model Coordination 194 BIM and Site Coordination 194 Clash Detection 196 Navisworks Conflict Exercise 196 Fabrication 208 BIM Scheduling 213 Scheduling Software 217 Completing the Feedback Loop 226 Systems Installation 228 Installation Management 228 Installation Verification 232 Construction Activity Tracking 234 Field Issue Management 235 BIM and Safety 236 Producing Better Field Information 238 Beginning with the End in Mind 239 What Information Do You Need to Build? 242 Model Redlining Exercise 242 Video Embedding Exercise 250 The Virtual Job Trailer 252 The Conference Room 252 The Plans and Specifications Hub 254 The Jobsite Office as a Server 254 The Jobsite Office as a Communication Hub 255 Setting Up the Job Trailer 255 Summary 256 Chapter 6 BIM and Construction Administration 257 The Battle for BIM 258 Training Field Personnel 261 Training Goals for Basic Skills 263 Advanced Training Goals for Model Creation 263 Training Courses for Additional Uses 265 Document Control 270 Creating a Digital Plan Room with Bluebeam Revu eXtreme 272 The Real Value of 4D 281 Developing BIM Intuition 284 Starting with a Door 284 Assemble Systems: Beyond the Basics 286 Importing Search Sets into Navisworks 288 Mapping Equipment to BIM 360 Field 291 Information Loading and QR Coding 295 Using 360 Field to Status Material 299 Visualizing Equipment Status in the Model 301 Endless Possibilities 304 Small Wins to Big Change 305 Summary 305 Chapter 7 BIM and Close Out 307 True Costs of Facility Operations 308 Artifact Deliverables 310 Constant Deliverables 315 Taking a Hybrid Approach 317 Owners and BIM 317 Owner Options 318 Integration of a Record BIM 320 BIM and Information Handover 325 Maintaining the Model 329 Ongoing Investment and Logistics for Facility Management BIM 330 Training 332 Model Maintenance 333 One BIM = One Source of Information 334 Summary 337 Chapter 8 The Future of BIM 339 What Will BIM Be? 340 Industry Trends 340 BIM and Prefabrication 342 New Processes and Roles 343 Interoperability 345 BIM and Education 349 BIM and the New Construction Manager 351 BIM and the New Team 354 BIM and the New Process 356 Future Opportunities 357 Future Relationships 359 Virtual Builder Certification 360 Summary 362 Index 363
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to
Book SynopsisBrings together leading thinking on issues of new professional practice and on the future of a sustainable built environment This book focuses on both construction and development issues, and examines how we can transition to a sustainable future by the year 2050bringing together leading research and practice at building, neighbourhood, and city levels. It deftly analyses how emerging socio-economic, technological, and environmental trends will influence the built environment of the future. The book covers a broad spectrum of interests across the scales of buildings, communities and cities, including how professional practice will need to adapt to these trends. The broader context is provided by an analysis of emergent business models and the changing requirements for expert advice from clients. Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050: A Foresight Approach to Construction and Development features chapters covering: data and trends, including Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Notes on Contributors x Foreword xiv Preface xvii Acknowledgements xix Book Endorsements xx 1 Introduction: Foresight and Futures Studies in Construction and Development 1Tim Dixon, John Connaughton and Stuart Green Part 1 Sustainability and the Built Environment 25 2 Climate Change, Resilience and the Built Environment 27Janet F. Barlow, Li Shao and Stefan T. Smith 3 Sustainability in Real Estate Markets 50Jorn van de Wetering 4 From the ‘Sustainable Community’ to Prosperous People and Places: Inclusive Change in the Built Environment 72Saffron Woodcraft and Constance Smith 5 Smart and Sustainable?: The Future of ‘Future Cities’ 94Tim Dixon 6 Sustainable Infrastructure 117Martino Tran, Jim Hall, Robert Nicholls, Adrian J. Hickford, Modassar Chaudry and Geoff Watson 7 Sustainable Design of the Built Environment 137Lorraine Farrelly Part 2 Changing Professional Practice 155 8 Planning for Sustainability: Reflections on a Necessary Activity 157Joe Doak and Gavin Parker 9 Sustainable Construction: Contested Knowledge and the Decline of Professionalism 172Stuart Green 10 Sustainable Procurement 194John Connaughton and Will Hughes 11 Social Media in the Built Environment 223Bob Thompson Part 3 Provocations about the Future: Practitioners’ Viewpoints 249 12 Sustainability through Collaboration and Skills Development 251Andy Ford and Aaron Gillich 13 Built Environment Professionals as Sustainability Advocates 270Gerard Healey Part 4 Transformative Technologies and Innovation 285 14 Energy Interactions: The Growing Interplay between Buildings and Energy Networks 287Phil Coker and Jacopo Torriti 15 Sustained Innovation Uptake in Construction 310Graeme D. Larsen 16 Humanising the Digital: A Cautionary View of the Future 325Ian J. Ewart Part 5 Conclusions and Common Themes 337 17 Understanding and Shaping Sustainable Futures in the Built Environment to 2050 339Tim Dixon, John Connaughton and Stuart Green Index 339
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Human Impact on the Natural Environment
Book SynopsisA brand new edition of the definitive textbook on humankind's impact on the Earth's environmentnow in full color This classic text explores the multitude of impacts that humans have had over time upon vegetation, animals, soils, water, landforms, and the atmosphere. It considers the ways in which climate changes and modifications in land cover may change the environment in coming decades. Thoroughly revised to cover the remarkable transformation in interest that humans are having in the environment, this book examines previously uncovered topics, such as rewilding, ecosystem services, techniques for study, novel and no analogue ecosystems, and more. It also presents the latest views on big themes such as human origins, the anthropocene, domestication, extinctions, and ecological invasions. Extensively re-written, Human Impact on the Natural Environment, Eighth Edition contains many new and updated statistical tables, figures, and references. It offers enlTable of ContentsPreface to the Eighth Edition xi About the Companion Website xiii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 The Development of Ideas 1 1.2 The Anthropocene 5 1.3 The Development of Human Population and Stages of Cultural Development 6 1.4 Hunting and Gathering 10 1.5 Humans as Cultivators and Keepers 12 1.6 Mining and Metals 18 1.7 Modern Industrial and Urban Civilizations 19 1.8 The Great Acceleration 21 1.9 Methods of Study 24 Guide to Reading 25 2 The Human Impact on Vegetation 27 2.1 Human Impacts on Nature 27 2.2 Vegetation Change: Introduction 28 2.3 The Use of Fire 32 2.4 Fires: Natural and Anthropogenic 34 2.5 Some Consequences of Fire Suppression 34 2.6 Some Effects of Fire on Vegetation 35 2.7 The Role of Grazing 37 2.8 Deforestation 39 2.9 Tropical Forests 40 2.10 The Forest Transition 45 2.11 Secondary Rain Forest 48 2.12 The Human Role in the Creation and Maintenance of Savanna 49 2.13 The Spread of Desert Vegetation on Desert Margins 52 2.14 The Maquis of the Mediterranean Lands 56 2.15 The Prairies and Other Mid‐latitude and High‐altitude Grasslands 56 2.16 Post‐glacial Vegetational Change in Britain and Europe 59 2.17 Lowland Heaths 60 2.18 Introduction, Invasion, and Explosion 61 2.19 Air Pollution and Its Effects on Plants 65 2.20 Forest Decline 67 2.21 Miscellaneous Causes of Plant Decline 70 2.22 The Change in Genetic and Species Diversity 71 2.23 Conclusion: Threats to Plant Life 72 Guide to Reading 72 3 The Human Impact on Animals 75 3.1 Domestication of Animals 75 3.2 Dispersal and Invasions of Animals 76 3.3 Human Influence on the Expansion of Animal Populations 82 3.4 Causes of Animal Contractions and Decline: Pollution 86 3.5 Habitat Change and Animal Decline 89 3.6 Other Causes of Animal Decline 93 3.7 Animal Extinctions in Prehistoric Times 98 3.8 Modern‐day Extinctions 102 Guide to Reading 108 4 The Human Impact on the Soil 111 4.1 Introduction 111 4.2 Salinity: Natural Sources 112 4.3 Human Agency and Increased Salinity 112 4.4 Irrigation Salinity 113 4.5 Dryland Salinity 114 4.6 Urban Salinity 116 4.7 Inter‐basin Water Transfers 116 4.8 Coastal Zone Salinity 116 4.9 Consequences of Salinity 118 4.10 Reclamation of Salt‐affected Lands 118 4.11 Lateritization 120 4.12 Accelerated Podzolization and Acidification 121 4.13 Soil Carbon 122 4.14 Soil Structure Alteration 123 4.15 Soil Drainage and its Impact 125 4.16 Soil Fertilization 126 4.17 Fires and Soil Quality 126 4.18 Some Anthrosols Resulting from Agriculture and Urbanization 127 4.19 Soil Erosion: General Considerations 127 4.20 The Causes of Soil Erosion 128 4.21 Forest Removal 129 4.22 Soil Erosion Associated with Grazing 132 4.23 Irrigation and Erosion 132 4.24 Replacement of Grassland by Shrubland in Drylands 133 4.25 Soil Erosion Produced by Fire 133 4.26 Soil Erosion Associated with Construction and Urbanization 134 4.27 Long‐term Studies of Rates of Erosion 134 4.28 Peat Bog Erosion 137 4.29 Accelerated Wind Erosion 138 4.30 Soil Conservation 140 4.31 Soils, Microbiology, and the Earth System 143 Guide to Reading 144 5 The Human Impact on the Waters 145 5.1 Introduction 145 5.2 Deliberate Modification of River Systems Connectivity 146 5.3 Changes in River Flow 154 5.3.1 The Effects of Dams 154 5.3.2 Vegetation Modification and its Effect on River Flow 154 5.3.3 The Role of Invasive Plants 158 5.3.4 Land Drainage 158 5.3.5 Groundwater Exploitation 160 5.3.6 Urbanization and its Effects on River Flow 160 5.4 The Human Impact on Lake Levels 162 5.5 Changes in Groundwater Conditions 168 5.6 Water Pollution 171 5.7 Eutrophication 177 5.8 Pollution by Acid Rain 178 5.9 Deforestation and its Effects on Water Quality 180 5.10 Thermal Pollution 181 5.11 Pollution with Suspended Sediments 182 5.12 Marine Pollution 182 Guide to Reading 185 6 Human Agency in Geomorphology 187 6.1 Introduction 187 6.2 Landforms Produced by Excavation 188 6.3 Landforms Produced by Construction and Dumping 192 6.4 Ground Subsidence 192 6.5 The Human Impact on Seismicity and Volcanoes 198 6.6 Accelerated Sedimentation 200 6.7 Sediment Transport by Rivers 203 6.8 Deliberate Modification of Channels 205 6.9 Non‐deliberate River Channel Changes 208 6.10 Arroyo Trenching and Gullies 213 6.11 Accelerated Mass Movements 216 6.12 Accelerated Weathering and the Tufa Decline 219 6.13 Reactivation and Stabilization of Sand Dunes 220 6.14 Accelerated Coastal Erosion 223 6.15 Changing Rates of Salt Marsh Accretion 229 Guide to Reading 231 7 The Human Impact on Climate and the Atmosphere 233 7.1 World Climates 233 7.2 The Greenhouse Gases – Carbon Dioxide 235 7.3 Other Gases 236 7.4 Ozone Depletion and Climate Change 239 7.5 Aerosols 239 7.6 Global Dimming and Global Brightening 241 7.7 Vegetation and Albedo Change 242 7.8 Forests, Irrigation, and Climate 244 7.9 The Possible Effects of Water Diversion Schemes 244 7.10 Lakes and Climate 245 7.11 Urban Climates 245 7.12 Deliberate Climatic Modification 250 7.13 Geoengineering 252 7.14 Urban Air Pollution 252 7.15 Air Pollution: Some Further Effects 256 7.16 Stratospheric Ozone Depletion 263 7.17 Conclusions 265 Guide to Reading 266 8 The Future: Introduction 267 8.1 Introduction 267 8.2 Changes in the Biosphere 271 8.3 Climate and Geomorphology 278 Guide to Reading 282 9 The Future: Coastal Environments 283 9.1 Introduction 283 9.2 The Steric Effect 284 9.3 Anthropogenic Contributions to Sea‐Level Change 284 9.3.1 Reduction in Lake‐Water Volumes 284 9.3.2 Water Impoundment in Reservoirs 285 9.3.3 Groundwater Mining 285 9.3.4 Urbanization and Runoff 285 9.3.5 Deforestation and Runoff 285 9.3.6 Wetland Losses 285 9.3.7 Irrigation 286 9.3.8 Synthesis 286 9.4 Permafrost Degradation, Melting of Glaciers, and Sea‐Level Rise 286 9.5 Ice Sheets and Sea‐Level Rise 286 9.6 How Fast are Sea Levels Rising? 287 9.7 The Amount of Sea‐Level Rise By 2100 287 9.8 Land Subsidence 287 9.9 Coral Reefs 289 9.10 Salt Marshes and Mangrove Swamps 292 9.11 River Deltas 296 9.12 Estuaries 297 9.13 Cliffed Coasts 298 9.14 Sandy Beaches 298 9.15 Conclusions 300 Guide to Reading 300 10 The Future: Hydrological and Geomorphological Impacts 301 10.1 Introduction 301 10.2 Rainfall Intensity 302 10.3 Changes in Tropical Cyclones 302 10.4 Runoff Response 304 10.5 Cold Regions 305 10.6 Changes in Runoff in the UK 307 10.7 Europe 307 10.8 Geomorphological Consequences of Hydrological and Other Changes 309 10.9 Weathering 310 Guide to Reading 311 11 The Future: The Cryosphere 313 11.1 The Nature of the Cryosphere 313 11.2 The Polar Ice Sheets and Ice Caps 313 11.3 Valley Glaciers and Small Ice Caps 316 11.4 Predicted Rates of Glacier Retreat and Some Environmental Consequences 320 11.5 Sea Ice in the Arctic and Antarctic 322 11.6 Permafrost Regions 323 Guide to Reading 328 12 The Future: Drylands 329 12.1 Introduction 329 12.2 Climate Changes in the Past 330 12.3 Future Changes in Climate in Drylands 331 12.4 Wind Erosivity and Erodibility 332 12.5 Future Dust Storm Activity 333 12.6 Sand Dunes 334 12.7 Rainfall and Runoff 337 12.8 Lake Levels 338 12.9 Sea‐level Rise and Arid‐zone Coastlines 338 12.10 Salt Weathering and Salinization 339 Guide to Reading 340 13 Conclusion 341 13.1 The Power of Non‐industrial and Pre‐industrial Civilizations 341 13.2 The Proliferation of Impacts 342 13.3 The Inter‐relationships of Changes in the Earth System 346 13.4 Human Impacts on the Environment in China 348 13.5 Are Changes Reversible? 349 13.6 The Susceptibility to Change 354 13.7 Human Influence or Nature? 356 13.8 Global Warming and Other Pressures 357 13.9 Into the Unknown 358 Guide to Reading 359 References 361 Index 451
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and
Book SynopsisProvides construction industry professionals with a practical and detailed guide to the NEC4 contract The NEC contract takes a collaborative, project management based approach to construction projects, which is very different to the other standard forms of construction contract. This new edition of the book covers all changes in the 4th Edition of the Engineering and Construction Contract, issued in June 2017, and will provide practical guidance to help users transitioning from NEC3 to NEC4. Inside A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, readers will find chapters on the background of the NECECC; contract data and other documents; thespirit of mutual trust'; all of the individuals involved in the process (eg: project managers, clients, supervisors, subcontractors, etc.); communication issues, early warnings and other matters; quality management; titles; dealing with timing; payment processes; cost components; compensation procedures and assessments; dealingTable of Contents1 Introduction 1 1.1 General 1 1.2 Mechanics not law 2 1.3 A simple formula for understanding a contract 3 1.4 Mandatory or discretionary 4 1.5 Conditions precedent 4 1.6 Note on use of uppercase in keywords and phrases 5 2 Background to the NECECC 7 2.1 The background: First edition 7 2.2 The second edition 8 2.3 The third edition 9 2.4 The third edition (reprinted) 9 2.5 The fourth edition 9 2.6 Endorsement of NEC3 by the Office of Government Commerce 10 2.7 Endorsement by the Development Bureau, HKSAR Government 11 2.8 General philosophy: Aims and objectives 12 2.9 Flexibility 12 2.10 Clarity and simplicity 13 2.11 Stimulus to good management 14 2.12 Other characteristics 15 3 The Options: An Overview 17 3.1 General arrangement of the ECC 17 3.2 Other documents referred to 19 3.3 Contract Data 20 3.4 The published documents 20 3.5 Main Options: General outline 21 4 Spirit of Mutual Trust and Cooperation 25 4.1 Introduction 25 4.2 The clauses 25 4.3 What does it mean? 27 4.4 Practical issues 28 5 The Cast of Characters 33 5.1 Introduction 33 5.2 The Client 33 5.3 The Project Manager 35 5.4 The Supervisor 38 5.5 The Contractor 38 5.6 The Senior Representatives 39 5.7 The Adjudicator 40 5.8 The Tribunal 41 5.9 The Dispute Avoidance Board 41 5.10 Subcontractors 42 5.11 ‘Others’ 42 5.12 Named Suppliers 43 5.13 Designers 43 5.14 Principal Designer 44 5.15 Principal Contractor 45 5.16 Practical issues 45 6 Communications, Early Warnings and other General Matters 47 6.1 Introduction 47 6.2 Communications:The clause 47 6.3 Communications: Practical issues 49 6.4 Early warnings: The clause 51 6.5 Early warnings: Practical issues 53 6.6 Other matters:The clauses 55 6.7 Other matters: Practical issues 59 7 The Contractor’s Main Responsibilities 61 7.1 Introduction 61 7.2 Providing theWorks 61 7.3 Contractor’s design 62 7.4 Information modelling 66 7.5 Other matters 68 7.6 Practical issues 72 8 Subcontracting 75 8.1 Introduction 75 8.2 Definition of a Subcontractor 75 8.3 The core clauses 76 8.4 Provisions in the Main Options 76 8.5 Practical issues 77 8.6 Options for forms of subcontract in the NEC4 family 78 9 Quality Management 81 9.1 Introduction 81 9.2 Quality management system 81 9.3 Tests and inspections 82 9.4 What is a Defect? 84 9.5 The Defect procedure 84 9.6 The Defects Certificate 86 9.7 Uncorrected Defects 87 9.8 Practical issues 87 10 Title 91 10.1 Introduction 91 10.2 The core clauses 91 10.3 Practical issues 92 11 Liabilities and Insurance 95 11.1 Introduction 95 11.2 The core clauses 95 11.3 Secondary options 98 11.4 Practical issues 99 12 Time 101 12.1 Introduction 101 12.2 The programme: Contents 102 12.3 The programme: Submitting, accepting and revising 107 12.4 The programme: Practical issues 110 12.5 Starting and finishing 118 12.6 Other matters 121 12.7 Secondary Options related to Time 124 12.8 Practical issues 126 13 Payment 131 13.1 Introduction 131 13.2 The payment process 131 13.3 Payments in multiple currencies 134 13.4 Interim payments – The amount due and the Price for Work Done to Date 135 13.5 Supporting documents and records 145 13.6 Final assessment 148 13.7 The Contractor’s share 150 13.8 The Contractor’s share: Practical issues 152 13.9 Special provisions for the United Kingdom 153 13.10 Related Secondary Options 157 13.11 Practical issues 162 14 The Schedules of Cost Components 169 14.1 Introduction 169 14.2 The Schedule of Cost Components 169 14.3 The Short Schedule of Cost Components 174 14.4 Application to Subcontractors 175 14.5 Practical issues 176 15 Compensation Events:Theory and Events 179 15.1 Introduction 179 15.2 The theory 179 15.3 The events 181 15.4 Practical issues 196 16 Compensation Events: Procedures 199 16.1 Introduction 199 16.2 Notification by the Project Manager 200 16.3 Notification by the Contractor and the Project Manager’s reply 203 16.4 Other matters associated with notifying compensation events 206 16.5 Quotations: Substance 208 16.6 Quotations: Submission and reply 210 16.7 Assessments by the Project Manager 215 16.8 Proposed instructions 217 16.9 Implementing compensation events 218 16.10 Practical issues 219 17 Compensation Events: Assessment 227 17.1 Introduction 227 17.2 Changes to the Prices 228 17.3 Changes to the Completion Date and Any Key Dates 232 17.4 Project Manager’s assumptions 234 17.5 Other related matters 236 17.6 Practical issues 238 18 Termination 243 18.1 Introduction 243 18.2 Reasons for termination 243 18.3 Secondary Option X11 247 18.4 Implementing termination 248 18.5 Procedures after termination 248 18.6 Assessing the amount due after termination 250 18.7 Practical issues 252 19 Resolving and Avoiding Disputes 255 19.1 Introduction 255 19.2 Option W1 256 19.3 Option W2 261 19.4 Option W3 267 19.5 Practical issues 270 20 Secondary Options 273 20.1 Introduction 273 20.2 X2: Changes in the law 273 20.3 X4: Ultimate holding company guarantee 274 20.4 X12: Multiparty Collaboration 274 20.5 X13: Performance bond 279 20.6 X17: Low performance damages 280 20.7 X18: Limitation of liability 280 20.8 X20: Key Performance Indicators 281 20.9 X21:Whole Life Cost 282 20.10 X22: Early Contractor Involvement 283 20.11 Y(UK)3:The Contracts (Rights ofThird Parties) Act 1999 288 20.12 Z: Additional conditions of contract 288 20.13 Practical issues 289 21 Completing the Contract Data 291 21.1 Introduction 291 21.2 Purpose and form of the Contract Data 291 21.3 Contract Data Part One 292 21.4 Contract Data Part Two 304 21.5 Practical issues 309 22 The Supporting Documents: Need and Content 311 22.1 Introduction 311 22.2 Scope 312 22.3 Site Information 324 22.4 Practical issues 325 Bibliography 329 Appendix 1 Tables of Clause Numbers, Case Lawand Statutes 331 Appendix 2 Tables of Client’s, Project Manager’s, Supervisor’s, Contractor’s, Senior Representatives, Adjudicator’s, Dispute Avoidance Board and Tribunals Actions 341 Appendix 3 Tables of Communication Forms and Their Uses 379
£89.25
John Wiley & Sons Inc Sustainable Construction
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xv Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview 1 The Shifting Landscape of Green Buildings 2 The Roots of Sustainable Construction 5 The Vocabulary of Sustainable Development and Construction 10 Rationale for High-Performance Buildings 14 State and Local Green Building Initiatives 15 Green Building Progress and Obstacles 17 Trends in High-Performance Green Building 18 Book Organization 24 BREEAM Case Study: Bloomberg European Headquarters, London 25 Summary and Conclusions 27 Part I: Green Building Foundations 31 Chapter 2: Background 35 The Driving Forces for Sustainable Construction 37 Ethics and Sustainability 40 Basic Concepts and Vocabulary 48 Major Environmental and Resource Concerns 57 The Green Building Movement 62 Case Study: OWP 11, Stuttgart, Germany 70 Summary and Conclusions 73 Chapter 3: Ecological Design 79 Design Versus Ecological Design 81 Contemporary Ecological Design 89 Key Green Building Publications: Early 1990s 90 Key Thinking About Ecological Design 93 Evolving the Concept of Ecological Design 97 Thermodynamics: Limits on Recycling and the Dissipation of Materials 107 Case Study: Kroon Hall, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 110 Synthesis 113 Summary and Conclusions 114 Part II: Assessing High-Performance Green Buildings 117 Chapter 4: Green Building Assessment 119 Purpose of Green Building Assessment Systems 119 Major Green Building Assessment Systems Used in the US 123 International Building Assessment Systems 127 BREEAM Case Study: Bloomberg European Headquarters, London 129 Green Star Case Study 134 GBEL Case Study 140 Summary and Conclusions 142 Chapter 5: The US Green Building Council LEED Building Rating System 145 Brief History of LEED 146 Structure of the LEED Suite of Building Rating Systems 147 LEED Credentials 149 LEED v4.1 Structure and Process 150 Green Building Certification Institute Relationship to the USGBC and LEED 152 LEED Certification Process 152 LEED Building Design and Construction Rating System 155 Regional Priority 173 Case Study: Stephan C. O’Connell Center at UF, Gainesville, Florida 174 Summary and Conclusions 177 Chapter 6: The Green Globes Building Assessment System 179 Green Globes Building Rating Tools 180 Structure of Green Globes for New Construction 182 Section 1: Project Management (100 Points) 183 Section 2: Site (150 Points) 184 Section 3: Energy (260 Points) 184 Section 4: Water (190 Points) 184 Section 5: Materials (150 Points) 185 Section 6: Indoor Environment (150 Points) 185 Green Globes Assessment and Certification Process 185 Green Globes Professional Credentials 187 Case Study: Health Sciences Building, St. Johns River State College, St. Augustine, Florida 188 Summary and Conclusions 194 Part III: Green Building Design 195 Chapter 7: The Green Building Design Process 197 Conventional Versus Green Building Delivery Systems 197 High-Performance Green Building Delivery System 200 Executing the Green Building Project 201 Owner Issues in High-Performance Green Building Projects 202 Setting Priorities and Making Other Key Initial Decisions 203 Selecting the Green Building Team 204 Role of the LEED Accredited Professional or Green Globes Professional in the Process 204 Integrated Design Process 205 Role of the Charrette in the Design Process 210 Green Building Documentation Requirements 212 LEED Documentation 212 Green Globes Documentation 214 Case Study: Theaterhaus, Stuttgart, Germany 214 Summary and Conclusions 218 Chapter 8: The Sustainable Site and Landscape 221 Land and Landscape Approaches for Green Buildings 222 Land Use Issues 223 Sustainable Landscapes 229 Green, or Living, Roofs 233 Vertical Landscaping 235 Enhancing Ecosystems 235 Stormwater Management 236 Low-Impact Development 237 Heat Island Mitigation 241 Light Trespass and Pollution Reduction 243 Assessment of Sustainable Sites: The Sustainable Sites Initiative 244 Case Study: Iowa Utilities Board/Consumer Advocate Office Building 245 Summary and Conclusions 250 Chapter 9: Building Energy Efficiency Strategies 253 Building Energy Issues 254 High-Performance Building Energy Design Strategies 258 HVAC Systems 279 Water-Heating Systems 284 Electrical Power System Components 286 Innovative Energy Optimization Strategies 291 Smart Buildings and Energy Management Systems (EMS) 300 Ozone-Depleting Chemicals in HVAC Systems 300 Case Study: The Pertamina Energy Tower: A Primer on Sustainable Skyscraper Design, Jakarta 301 Chapter 10: Built Environment Hydrologic Cycle 313 Global Water Resource Depletion 314 Hydrologic Cycle Terminology 318 Benefits of Water Efficiency 320 High-Performance Building Hydrologic Strategy 320 Building Plumbing Fixtures and Controls 324 Nonpotable Water Sources 328 Wastewater Strategies 333 Baseline Water Model Example 337 Use of Low-Flow Fixture Strategy 338 Use of Alternative Water Sources Strategy 339 Case Study: Lott Clean Water Alliance, Olympia, Washington 348 Case Study: Blackwater Recycling System, Salesforce Tower, San Francisco 350 Summary and Conclusions 352 Chapter 11: Closing Materials Loops 355 The Challenges of Materials and Product Selection 357 Issues in Green Building Materials and Product Selection 358 Selecting Building Materials and Products with a Focus on a Closed-Loop Materials System 365 Life-Cycle Assessment 368 Materials and Product Certification 375 Key and Emerging Construction Materials and Products 375 CLT Case Study: Brock Commons at the University of British Columbia 381 Case Study of Closing the Loop: Ecoworx® Carpet Tiles 385 Design for Deconstruction and Disassembly 389 Case Study: Project XX Office Building, Delft, Netherlands 392 Summary and Conclusions 395 Chapter 12: Built Environment Carbon Footprint 399 Human Impact on the Biogeochemical Carbon Cycle 400 Climate Change and the Carbon Cycle 403 Climate Change Mitigation 407 Defining the Carbon Footprint of the Built Environment 411 Reducing the Carbon Footprint of the Built Environment 418 Carbon Neutrality and its Applicability to Buildings 419 Focusing on Mitigating Project Climate Change Impacts 421 Carbon Neutrality Case Study: The Hong Kong Zero Carbon Building 422 Carbon Neutrality Case Study: Glaxosmithkline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry, Nottingham, UK 423 Carbon Footprint Case Study: Rinker Hall, University of Florida, Gainesville 428 Chapter 13: Indoor Environmental Quality 435 Indoor Environmental Quality: The Issues 435 Integrated IEQ Design 445 Addressing the Main Components of Integrated Design 449 HVAC Systems and IEQ 465 Emissions from Building Materials 468 The WELL and Fitwel Building Standards 474 Summary and Conclusions 475 Part IV: Green Building Implementation 479 Chapter 14: Construction Operations and Commissioning 481 Site Protection Planning 481 Managing Indoor Air Quality during Construction 486 Construction Materials Management 489 Construction and Demolition Waste Management 492 Commissioning 495 Summary and Conclusions 501 Chapter 15: Green Building Economics 503 General Approach 504 The Business Case for High-Performance Green Buildings 507 Economics of Green Building 509 Quantifying Green Building Benefits 510 Managing First Costs 522 Tunneling through the Cost Barrier 525 Summary and Conclusions 527 Chapter 16: Resilience in the Context of Sustainable Construction 529 Resilience Concepts and Scope 530 Codes and Standards for Built Environment Resilience 532 Designing Resilient Buildings 535 Green Building Assessment and Resilience 536 Community Resilience 539 Resilient Community Case Study: Boston 540 Resilience Building Case Studies: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, and the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building 542 Chapter 17: The Cutting Edge of Sustainable Construction 547 Articulating Performance Goals for High-Performance Green Buildings 548 The Challenges 548 Revamping Ecological Design 556 Today’s Cutting Edges 559 Case Study of a Cutting-Edge Design: The Federal Building, San Francisco 561 Case Studies of Green Skyscrapers 566 Summary and Conclusions 578 Appendix A Green Globes for New Construction Based on ANSI/Gbapp01-2019 581 Appendix B WELL Building Standard® Features Matrix and Fitwel Building Standard® Features Matrix 589 Appendix C The Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) v2 Rating System for Sustainable Land Design and Development 595 Appendix D Resilient Design Strategies at Building Scale 599 Appendix E Abbreviations and Acronyms 601 Glossary 607 Index 621
£80.96
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Barrys Introduction to Construction of Buildings
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface How to Navigate this Book 1 Introduction 2 Site Analysis, Set-Up, Drainage and Scaffolding 3 Ground Stability and Foundations 4 Floors 5 Loadbearing Walls 6 Roofs 7 Windows 8 Doors 9 Stairs and Ramps 10 Surface Finishes 11 Internal Environment and Energy Supply 12 Water Supply and Sanitation
£30.88
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Smiths Elements of Soil Mechanics
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I Fundamentals of soil mechanics 1 Classification and Physical Properties of Soils Learning outcomes Agricultural and engineering soil Origin of soil Clay soils Field identification of soils Laboratory classification of soils Activity of a clay Soil classification and description Soil properties Exercises 2 Permeability and Flow of Water in Soils Learning outcomes Subsurface water Flow of water through soils Darcy’s law of saturated flow Coefficient of permeability, k Determination of permeability in the laboratory Determination of permeability in the field Approximation of coefficient of permeability General differential equation of flow Potential and stream functions Flow nets Critical flow conditions Design of soil filters Capillarity and unsaturated soils Earth dams Seepage through non-uniform soil deposits Exercises 3 Total and Effective Stress Learning outcomes State of stress in a soil mass Total stress Pore Pressure Effective stress Stresses induced by applied loads Exercises 4 Shear Strength of Soils Learning outcomes Elastic stresses and strains Friction Complex stress The Mohr circle diagram Cohesion Coulomb’s law of soil shear strength Modified Coulomb’s law The Mohr–Coulomb yield theory Determination of the shear strength parameters Determination of the shear strength parameters from triaxial testing The pore pressure coefficients A and B The triaxial extension test Behaviour of soils under shear Operative strengths of soils The critical state Sensitivity of clays Residual strength of soil Exercises Part II Geotechnical codes and standards and site investigation 5 stress paths and critical state Stress paths in two-dimensional space Stress paths in three-dimensional space Isotropic consolidation Stress paths in the triaxial apparatus Exercises 6 Eurocode 7 Introduction to the Structural Eurocodes Introduction to Eurocode 7 Using Eurocode 7: basis of geotechnical design Geotechnical design by calculation Ultimate limit states The EQU limit state The GEO limit state and Design Approaches Serviceability limit states Geotechnical design report 7 Site Investigation EN 1997-2:2007 – Ground investigation and testing Planning of ground investigations Site exploration methods Soil and rock sampling Groundwater measurements Field tests in soil and rock Geotechnical reports Part III Advanced soil mechanics and applications 8 Lateral Earth Pressure Learning outcomes Earth pressure at rest Active and passive earth pressure Rankine’s theory: granular soils, active earth pressure Rankine’s theory: granular soils, passive earth pressure Rankine’s theory: cohesive soils Coulomb’s wedge theory: active earth pressure Coulomb’s wedge theory: passive earth pressure Surcharges Choice of method for determination of active pressure Backfill material Influence of wall yield on design Design parameters for different soil types Exercises 9 Retaining Structures Learning outcomes Main types of earth retaining structures Gravity walls Embedded walls Failure modes of earth retaining structures Design of gravity retaining walls Design of sheet pile walls Braced excavations Reinforced soil Soil nailing Exercises 10 Bearing Capacity and Shallow Foundations Learning outcomes Bearing capacity terms Types of foundation Ultimate bearing capacity of a foundation Determination of the safe bearing capacity The effect of groundwater on bearing capacity Developments in bearing capacity equations Designing spread foundations to Eurocode 7 Non-homogeneous soil conditions Estimates of bearing capacity from in situ testing Exercises 11 Pile Foundations Learning outcomes Introduction Classification of piles Method of installation Pile load testing Determination of the bearing capacity of a pile Designing pile foundations to Eurocode 7 Pile groups Exercises 12 Foundation Settlement and soil compression Learning outcomes Settlement of a foundation Immediate settlement Consolidation settlement Application of consolidation test results General consolidation Eurocode 7 serviceability limit state Isotropic consolidation Two-dimensional stress paths Exercises 13 Rate of Foundation Settlement Learning outcomes Analogy of consolidation settlement Distribution of the initial excess pore pressure, ui Terzaghi’s theory of consolidation Average degree of consolidation Drainage path length Determination of the coefficient of consolidation, cv, from the consolidation test Determination of the permeability coefficient from the consolidation test Determination of the consolidation coefficient from the triaxial test The model law of consolidation Consolidation during construction Consolidation by drainage in two and three dimensions Numerical determination of consolidation rates Construction pore pressures in an earth dam Numerical solutions for two- and three-dimensional consolidation Sand drains Exercises 14 Stability of Slopes Learning outcomes Planar failures Rotational failures Slope stability design charts Wedge failure Slope stability analysis to Eurocode 7 Exercises 15 Compaction and Soil Mechanics Aspects of Highway Design Learning outcomes Field compaction of soils Laboratory compaction of soils Specification of the field compacted density Field measurement tests Highway design Exercises 16 An introduction to geomechanical modelling Learning outcomes Constitutive models and their use in geotechnical engineering Micro and macro models Elastic models: linear, on-linear, isotropic and anisotropic Applications and limitations of elastic models Introduction to plasticity theory Elasto-plastic models Applications of elasto-plastic models Examples References Index
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CRC Press Structural Engineers Pocket Book British
Book SynopsisThe Structural Engineer's Pocket Book British Standards Edition is the only compilation of all tables, data, facts and formulae needed for scheme design to British Standards by structural engineers in a handy-sized format. Bringing together data from many sources into a compact, affordable pocketbook, it saves valuable time spent tracking down information needed regularly.This second edition is a companion to the more recent Eurocode third edition.Although small in size, this book contains the facts and figures needed for preliminary design whether in the office or on-site. Based on UK conventions, it is split into 14 sections including geotechnics, structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber, and includes a section on sustainability covering general concepts, materials, actions and targets for structural engineers.Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; General information; Statutory Authorities and Permissions; Design Data; Basic and Shortcut Tools for Structural Analysis; Geotechnics; Timber and Plywood; Masonry; Reinforced Concrete; Structural Steel; Composite Steel and Concrete; Structural Glass; Building Elements, Materials, Fixings and Fastenings; Useful Mathematics; Sustainability; Useful Addresses; Further Reading; Sources; Index
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd A Practical Guide to Microstructural Analysis of
Book SynopsisA Practical Guide from Top-Level Industry ScientistsAs advanced teaching and training in the development of cementitious materials increase, the need has emerged for an up-to-date practical guide to the field suitable for graduate students and junior and general practitioners.Get the Best Use of Different Techniques and Interpretations of the ResultsThis edited volume provides the cement science community with a state-of-the-art overview of analytical techniques used in cement chemistry to study the hydration and microstructure of cements. Each chapter focuses on a specific technique, not only describing the basic principles behind the technique, but also providing essential, practical details on its application to the study of cement hydration. Each chapter sets out present best practice, and draws attention to the limitations and potential experimental pitfalls of the technique. Databases that supply examples and that suppoTrade Review"If we want to develop a true science of Portland cement and concrete we must rely on reliable test methods. This is what this book does. …A must in any laboratory involved in Portland cement and concrete characterization."—Pierre-Claude Aïtcin, Professor Emeritus Université de Sherbrooke, Canada"The book is written on a high scientific level. … It incorporates all advanced testing techniques which are used in modern well-equipped laboratories."—Hans W. Reinhardt, Professor Emeritus University of Stuttgart, Germany"This book introduces detailed processes of micro-analyses which are useful for both researchers and practitioners. … The microstructural analysis of cementitious materials is being developed rapidly and is popular among industries and academia. The contents are very timely and can be expected to serve many engineers."—Koichi Maekawa, The University of Tokyo, JapanTable of ContentsSample Preparation. Calorimetry. Chemical Shrinkage. X-Ray Powder Diffraction Thermogravimetric Analysis. High-Resolution Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Relaxometry. Electron Microscopy. Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry. Laser Diffraction and Gas Adsorption Techniques. Ternary Phase Diagrams
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McGraw-Hill Education Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply
Book SynopsisYour definitive guide to MPC as it relates to supply chainsâfully updated for the latest version of the CPIM exam Maximize supply chain efficiency, productivity, and profitabilityâas well as customer satisfactionâusing the hands-on information contained in this thoroughly revised resource. Written by a team of recognized experts, the book contains new coverage of Cloud-based systems, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.Designed for both professional and classroom use, Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management: The CPIM Reference, Third Edition, features hundreds of practice questions, examples, and case studies. The book arms you with the knowledge you need to pass the current version of the exam and obtain the coveted Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation. The book can also serve as an invaluable desk reference for managers new to the field. For the experienced manager, the book of
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Field Hydrogeology
Book SynopsisField Hydrogeology Pocket-sized field workbook for students studying hydrogeology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels The fully revised Fifth Edition of Field Hydrogeology serves as a comprehensive guide to conducting a hydrogeological study, beautifully presented with full colour photos and diagrams throughout, in a practical pocket size for easy use in the field. This new edition includes recent developments in the environmental regulations, with particular focus on the use of innovative technology. New topics in the Fifth Edition include the monitoring of boreholes using piezometers, how to identify the origin of water in the basement of a building, and an expanded section on geothermal energy. The text also includes case studies and text boxes to aid in reader comprehension, with a particular emphasis on practical application throughout. The Fifth Edition of Field Hydrogeology addresses key topics such as: Horizontal wells and shTable of ContentsPreface to the Fifth Edition viii Preface to the Fourth Edition ix Acknowledgements x 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Groundwater Systems 1 1.2 Conceptual Model 4 1.3 Groundwater Computer Modelling 8 1.4 Hydrogeological Report Writing 9 1.5 Expert Witness 9 2 Desk Study 13 2.1 Defining the Area 13 2.2 Identifying the Aquifers 14 2.3 Groundwater Levels 15 2.4 Surface Water 17 2.5 Recharge 17 2.6 Groundwater Use 18 2.7 Groundwater Chemistry 18 2.8 Aerial Photographs and Satellite Imagery 19 2.9 Planning a Fieldwork Programme 20 3 Field Evaluation of Aquifers 23 3.1 Grain Size Analysis 23 3.2 Hydraulic Properties of Aquifers 25 3.3 Hydraulic Properties and Rock Types 27 3.4 Assessing Hydraulic Properties 33 3.5 Using Hydraulic Property Information 34 3.6 Recharge through the Vadose Zone 38 4 Groundwater Levels 45 4.1 Water Level Dippers 45 4.2 Continuous Water Level Recorders 48 4.3 Measuring Ground Levels and Locations 53 4.4 Tool-Box 56 4.5 Well Catalogue 57 4.6 Field Surveys for Wells, Boreholes and Springs 57 4.7 Interpretation of Abstraction Borehole Water Levels 62 Case History 1 – Interpretation of Groundwater Strikes 66 4.8 Groundwater-Level Monitoring Networks 70 Case History 2 – Groundwater-Level Interpretation 70 4.9 Groundwater-Level Fluctuations 71 4.10 Managing Groundwater-Level Data 78 4.11 Constructing Groundwater Contour Maps and Flow Nets 79 4.12 Interpretation of Contour Maps and Flow Nets 82 4.13 Using Other Groundwater Information 83 5 Rainfall, Springs and Streams 85 5.1 Precipitation 85 5.2 Evaporation 89 5.3 Springs 91 Case History 3 – Measuring Flows with Low Heads 92 5.4 Stream-Flow Measurement 98 5.5 Stage–Discharge Relationships 107 5.6 Choosing the Best Method 109 5.7 Processing Flow Data 109 6 Pumping Tests 111 6.1 What Is a Pumping Test? 111 6.2 Planning a Pumping Test 112 6.3 Pumps and Pumping 113 6.4 On-Site Measurements 116 6.5 Pre-Test Monitoring 121 6.6 Test Set-up 121 6.7 Step Tests 123 6.8 Constant Rate Tests 123 6.9 Recovery Tests 125 6.10 Pumping Test Analysis 125 6.11 Tests on Single Boreholes 134 6.12 Packer Tests 137 7 Groundwater Chemistry 141 7.1 Analytical Suites and Determinands 141 7.2 Sampling Equipment 142 7.3 Sampling Protocols 153 7.4 Monitoring Networks 160 7.5 Using Chemical Data 161 8 Recharge Estimation 165 8.1 Water Balance 165 8.2 Rainfall Recharge 167 8.3 Induced Recharge 168 8.4 Other Sources of Recharge 170 9 Specialist Techniques 171 9.1 Borehole and Piezometer Installation 171 9.2 Down-Hole Geophysics 177 Case History 4 – The Use of Borehole Geophysics 178 9.3 Using Artificial Tracers 181 Case History 5 – The Use of Groundwater Tracers 182 10 Practical Applications 189 10.1 Borehole Prognoses 189 10.2 Groundwater Supplies 190 10.3 Wells in Shallow Aquifers 195 10.4 Contaminated Land Investigations 197 10.5 Landfills and Leachate 198 10.6 Geothermal Energy 201 10.7 Groundwater Lowering by Excavation 202 10.8 Rising Water Tables 206 10.9 Soakaways 208 10.10 Investigating Wetland Hydrology 208 Appendix A Good Working Practice 211 A. 1 Safety Codes 211 A1. 2 Safety Clothing and Equipment 211 A1. 3 Distress Signals 212 A1. 4 Exposure or Hypothermia 212 A1. 5 Heat Exhaustion 213 A1. 6 Working near Wells, Boreholes and Monitoring Piezometers 213 A1. 7 Hygiene Precautions for Water Supplies 213 A1. 8 Trial Pits 214 A1. 9 Electrical Equipment 214 A1.10 Filling Fuel Tanks 214 A1.11 Waste Disposal Sites 214 A1.12 Stream Flow Measurement 214 Appendix B Conversion Factors 217 References 219 Index 225
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