Civil engineering, surveying and building Books

Book SynopsisGlobal Biodiversity is the most comprehensive compendium of conservation information ever published. It provides the first systematic report on the status, distribution, management, and utilisation of the planet's biological wealth.Trade Review`...full of fascinating facts and often answers questions that one could not formulate and certainly would not know where to look for an answer.' Botanic Gardens Conservation News `By far the best in terms of information and documentation...It is a splendid compendium on biodiversity from the standpoint of systematics, genetic diversity, species-rich areas, habitat classification, resource economics, international conservation and a host of other topics. The encylopedic format is packed with data, making this a collation that is way ahead of anything else in the field so far.' Nature ` ...this masterful production...it would be difficult to exaggerate the utility of this outstanding volume...The volume is extremely well illustrated with figures, graphs maps and tables...admirably organised...will be of great value to many individuals and organisations working in scientific, sociological and economic aspects of global biodiversity.' Journal of Ethnobiology `The WCMC is to be congratualted on the scope and ambition of the publication. It covers and immense amount of ground...The real value of this work will be as a tool in environmental management...a considerable achievement...an immensely valuable reference document.' ECOS `... a tour de force by the World Conservation Monitoring Centre... Biological Conservation `The tables, figures, and maps in the book are the best single source of information on the biological and legal status of the world's biological diversity...The book definitely belongs in every science library.' Ecology `...Global Biodiversity is a comprehensive reference work that will undoubtedly be widely used. It should be on the shelf of reference libraries everywhere.' Biodiversity letters `This book admirably succeeds in its objectives: it is a unique source of data and analyses that manages to avoid a sentimental approach to an emotive subject...indespensible...' Experimental Agriculture `...the first systematic report on the status, distribution, management, and utilisation of the planet's biological wealth.' Ethology, Ecology and Evolution `The staff of the world World Conservation Centre is to be congratulated for producing what is in effect a definitive...encyclopedia of the world's living resources.' Environmental Management Table of ContentsBiological diversity. Genetic diversity. Systematics and diversity. Species concepts. Species inventory. Species diversity. Species diversity: an introduction. Microorganisms. Lower plant diversity. Higher plant diversity. Nematodes. Deep sea invertebrates. Soil macrofauna. Fishes. Higher vertebrates. Island species. Centres of species diversity. Species extinction. Threatened species. Global habitat classification. Biodiversity and global climate change. Tropical moist forests. Grasslands. Wetlands. Coral reefs. Mangroves. Uses and values of biodiversity. Plant use. Animal use. Biodiversity and economics. Conservation and management of biodiversity. National legislation. Protected areas. Multilateral treaties. International policy and legal assistance. International aid. Management of international resources. Current practices in conservation. The convention on biological diversity. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisThis book contains contributions from various authors on different important topics related with probabilistic methods used for the design of structures. Initially several of the papers were prepared for advanced courses on structural reliability or on probabilistic methods for structural design. These courses have been held in different countries and have been given by different groups of lecturers. They were aimed at engineers and researchers who already had some exposure to structural reliability methods and thus they presented overviews of the work in the various topics. The book includes a selection of those contributions, which can be of support for future courses or for engineers and researchers that want to have an update on specific topics. It is considered a complement to the existing textbooks on structural reliability, which normally ensure the coverage of the basic topics but then are not extensive enough to cover some more specialised aspects. In addition to the contributions drawn from those lectures there are several papers that have been prepared specifically for this book, aiming at complementing the others in providing an overall account of the recent advances in the field. It is with sadness that in the meanwhile we have seen the disappearance of two of the contributors to the book and, in fact two of the early contributors to this field.Trade Review`...The book is well-produced and the diagrams, tables and graphs are clearly readable. Structural engineers involved in stochastic design now have the opportunity to take advantage of this book.' The Structural Engineer, 78:19 (2000)Table of Contents1. Basic Concepts of Structural Design; J.F. Borges. 2. Quantification of Model Uncertainty; C. Guedes Soares. 3. Response Surface Methodology in Structural Reliability; L. Labeyrie. 4. Stochastic Modeling of Fatigue Crack Growth and Inspection; H.O. Madsen. 5. Probabilistic Fatigue Assessment of Welded Joints; N.K. Shetty. 6. Probabilistic Modelling of the Strength of Flat Compression Members; C. Guedes Soares. 7. Reliability Analysis with Implicit Formulations; J.P. Muzeau, M. Lemaire. 8. Methods of System Reliability in Multidimensional Spaces; R. Rackwitz. 9. Statistical Extremes as a Tool for Design; J. Tiago de Oliveira. 10. Stochastic Modelling of Load Combinations; H.O. Madsen. 11. Time-Variant Reliability for Non-Stationary Processes by the Outcrossing Approach; R. Rackwitz. 12. Simulation of Stochastic Processes and Fields to Model Loading and Material Uncertainties; G. Deodatis. 13. A Spectral Formulation of Stochastic Finite Elements; R.G. Ghanem, P.D. Spanos. 14. Stochastic Finite Elements via Response Surface: Fatigue Crack Growth Problems; P. Colombi, L. Faravelli. 15. Probability Based Structural Codes: Past and Future; J.F. Borges. 16. Reliability Based Seismic Design; F. Casciati, A. Callerio. 17. Risk Based Structural Maintenance Planning; M. Faber.

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Book SynopsisExploring The Parameters for Land use Efficiency Measurement.- The Circular Challenge.- Numerical Modelling of Seawater Intrusion in Coastal Areas of Kochi.- Sediment transport modelling using HEC HMS for Kadambrayar watershed.- Construction Waste.- An Overview of Material Waste Management in Construction Projects.- Universal Representation Theory.- Advanced Recursive Ensemble Linear Regression Based Prediction.- Optimization of multiple factors of PCM integration in building roofs using Response Surface Methodology.- Blending HMA Bitumen with Non Bio Degradable waste to produce Sustainable and Ecofriendly Roads.- Assessment of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement.- The role of prospect and refuge theory in establishing ideal built environment in restaurants.- Comprehensive Water Audit and Sustainable Water Reuse Strategies for Campus Facilities.- Universal Forecasting Schemes.- Studies on spurs along river Vellar in Tamilnadu.

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Book SynopsisConstruction of Smart City and Resilient City from the Perspective of the Metropolitan Area Coupling Analysis.- Construction and protection application of multi-scale resilience network systems for traditional settlements under the concept of digital intelligence: A case of Southern Shaanxi, China.- Analysis of Traditional Settlement Conservation and Development under the Concept of Social-Ecological Resilience Based on Citespace.- A Review of Chinese Community Resilience Research Based on CiteSpace Visual Analysis.- Assessment System of Urban Land Resilience Based on Cities on the Loess Plateau from the View of Different Stakeholders.- From Sponge City to Sponge Earth,- Overview and Prospect of Resilient City Studies Based on Information and Communication Technique.- An AHP Evaluation and Enhancement Strategies of Cultural Resilience in Traditional Villages: A Case of Linked Villages in Beijing, China.- Spatial layout rationality of urban emergency shelter based on Ga2SFCA: A case of the main urban area of Chengdu, China.- Construction and Development Strategy of Recreational Safety Pattern in Traditional Village Clusters under the Background of Comprehensive Tourism.

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Book SynopsisRainfall Prediction in Kerala using  Python.- Microbial Fuel Cell Plant for Restaurant Waste Water Treatment at Perumbavoor.- Development of a Sustainable Domestic Sewage Treatment Unit using Canna Indica.- Metro Station Typology using Node-Place Model – A Review.- Comparative Study of UHPC and PCC Rigid Pavement using Finite Element Analysis.- Investigation of the Load Settlement Behaviour of Shallow Foundation on Latex-Coated Coir Needle Felt Reinforced Soil Bed.- Effect of Enzyme Induced Calcite Precipitation in Fine-grained soil.- Slope Stability Analysis of Soil Treated with Guar Gum Biopolymer.- Turbidity Reduction Efficiency of Neem Leaf, Banana Peel, and Guava Leaf for Greywater Treatment.- Performance of Bacteria in Concrete for Sustainable Construction: State of Art.- Structural Design and Reinforcement Detailing of Cast in Situ Building using ETABS and Tekla Structures.- Sustainable Paving Tile: A solid waste management strategy.- Finite Element based Non-linear bending Analysis of Sandwich Plate with non-uniform symmetric porous core subjected to non-uniform transverse loading.- Comparative Numerical Analysis of Wrap - Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) and Geosynthetic Mechanically Stabilized Earth (GMSE) Walls under Seismic Loading.- Effect of Ultrafine Flyash in Fresh Properties of Self Compacting Concrete.- Retrofitting of RC Beams with Near Surface Mounted Basalt Fibre Reinforced Rods.- An efficient hybrid control approach for solar water pumping system.- Framework for Sustainable Water Management: A Bibliometric and TOE Analysis Approach.- Comprehensive Analysis of Bituminous Pavement Mixes: Evaluating the Role of Nano-Modifiers and Fibre Reinforcements in Improving Rutting and Fatigue Resistance.- Prediction of Unconfined Compressive Strength of Stabilized Soil Using Machine Learning.- Study and Analysis on Reinforced Earth Walls and RCC Retaining Walls using Plaxis.- Reduction of Traffic Congestion by the Construction of a Skywalk at Adoor.- Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Concrete.- Enhancing Strength and Durability of Concrete Using Bacterial Impregnation and Mineral Admixtures.-  Influence of Carbon Nano Tube in GGBS based Geopolymer Mortar.- Assessment of Methane Emissions from the Lucknow Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Site Using the LandGEM.- Evaluating the Impact of Fly Ash, GGBFS, Silica Fume, and Metakaolin on Autogenous Shrinkage and Mechanical Properties of Concrete.- An Experimental study on the Mechanical behaviour of Human Hair Fiber Reinforced Dredged soil.- Mechanical Properties of Silica Fume Coated Coir Fiber Reinforced Concrete.- A Non-Linear Study of The Impact of Internal Braced Core Configurations in Diagrid Buildings.- AI-Driven Traffic Signal Optimization  for Emergency Vehicles.- Study on Utilization of Waste Plastic in Asphalt Pavement.- Development of Ecofriendly Marine Clay Blocks using Chitosan Biopolymer and alccofine.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: Uncovering the impact of COVID-19 on quality of life of construction-based academics in New Zealand: A perspective from three academic organisations in Wellington and Auckland.- Chapter 2: Empowering engineering and built environment professionals: Exploring education 5.0 and the Quintuple Helix model of innovation.- Chapter 3: Service Learning 4.0 - What knowledge and skills do students learn from workplace learning activities built into the curriculum, and how do these need to be adapted for 4IR?.- Chapter 4: Integrating digital tools with well-suited course design to enhance the effectiveness of online teaching for a construction planning course.- Chapter 5: Informal worker's experience of accidents on construction sites.- Chapter 6: Creating a motivating environment for undergraduate university students in a technical course.- Chapter 7: Changing teaching and learning practices in university lectures due to Covid-19.- Chapter 8: Identifying factors influencing the productivity of mechanised track-laying process in the dedicated freight corridor project in India.- Chapter 9: Development of Causal Loop Diagram of Social Dynamics Variables during Last Planner System Implementation.- Chapter 10: Relationship Between Ethics and Cultural Practices: The Case of Ghanaian Construction Industry.- etc.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Description of Performance Indicators.- Chapter 3. Classical Machine Learning Algorithms.- Chapter 4. Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms.- Chapter 5. Fuzzy-based Modelling techniques.- Chapter 6. Emerging Research Areas.- Chapter 7. Case Studies.

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Book SynopsisPrologue: The Domain of Architecture and the Scope of Architectural Theory.- Part One: Procedural and Substantive Declarative Theory: The Way Things Are.- Chapter 1: The Built Environment: The Nature of Behavior Settings and the Nature of Objects.- Chapter 2: Procedural Theory: The Nature of the Design Process.- Chapter 3: Functional Theory: The Purposes That the Built Environment Can Serve.- Chapter 4: Types and Typologies: The Basis for Much Design Thinking.- Part Two: Prescriptive Theories: The Way Things Ought to Be.- Chapter 5: Ends and Means: A Prolegomenon to the Study of Prescriptive Theories of Architecture.- Chapter 6: Prescriptive Theories in Changing Contexts: An Outline of the History of Architecture.- Chapter 7: Designing Ends and Means: Prescriptions for the Design Process.- Part Three: Architects, Their Prescriptive Theories, and Their Designs.- Chapter 8: Understanding Architects' Prescriptions and Their Designs.- Epilogue: Some Current Issues.- References and Bibliography.- Credits.- Index.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- The Nature Of Sustainable Construction.- Nature Of The Construction Sector.- Foundations Of Sustainable Construction.- Environmental Considerations In Construction.- Sustainable Construction Economics.- Social Sustainability In Construction.- Sustainable Construction Economics.- Net Zero Within Built Environment.- Sustainable Construction Management.- The Critical Success Factors For Sustainable Construction Management. PCA Framework For Sustainable Construction Management.- Defects And Maintenance Management In Sustainable Buildings.- Emerging Technologies In The Built Environment.- Global Perspectives On Sustainable Construction.- Sustainable Construction Management Practices And Procedures.

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Book Synopsis1. Introduction.- 2. Raw materials and experimental method.- 3. Establishment of maturity equations for different temperature intervals.- 4. Concrete strength prediction based on artificial neural networks.- 5. Development of intelligent concrete strength  program.- 6. Conclusions and foresight.- Appendix.

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Book SynopsisOptimization of Geopolymer Concrete using Fly Ash, Rice Husk Ash, and Coconut Shell Ash for improved Workability, Durability and Mechanical Performance using Response Surface Methodology.- Development of Low Carbon Eco Friendly Bricks Using Water Purification Sludge.- Experimental Investigation of Napier Grass Stalk Fiber and Epoxy Resin as an Alternative Fiberboard.- Roman Concrete Technique Can It be the Solution to Modern Concrete Technology.- Experimental Study on Effect of Replacement of Cement with Alpha Aluminium oxide (αAl2O3) Nanoparticles on Strength and Durability Aspects of Concrete.- Analysis of the Impact of Pier Axial Forces on Seismic Performance.- Numerical Analysis Model of Liquefied Soil, RC Pile, and Superstructure Interaction System.- Accuracy Verification of Evaluation Equation for Ultimate Damage Behavior of Soil Pile Superstructure Interaction System by Centrifugal Shaking Table Test.- Seismic Behavior of Private Wooden Building located in Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia.- Analytical Model Validation on Steel Infilled Frame Experimental Tests Result.

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Book SynopsisEngineering Vibration and Mechanical Properties of Building Structures.- Research on Seismic Performance of Existing Skew Bridges Considering Performance Degradation of  Laminated Bearings.-  Numerical Study of Cold formed Steel Built up Compression Members for Long span Structures.

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