Conservation of buildings and building materials Books
The American University in Cairo Press Paris Along the Nile: Architecture in Cairo from
Book SynopsisCairo, 'Mother of the World': its vividly diverse neighborhoods and building styles reveal its cosmopolitan energy and reflect the myriad of economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped the city over the centuries. So impressed was Khedive Ismail after a visit to Haussman's 'new' Paris in 1867 that he decided to build a modern city along the same architectural lines and aesthetics, and brought European architects to Cairo to initiate Egypt's most dynamic building period since medieval times. The stunning buildings of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Cairo remain, but they are neglected, threatened by pollution, and are being pulled down for concrete highrises and parking lots. Paris along the Nile captures in 200 black-and-white photographs the architectural jewels of 'modern' Cairo.
£23.75
Springer Verlag, Singapore Sustainable Building Materials and Construction: Select Proceedings of ICSBMC 2021
Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Building Materials and Construction (ICSBMC 2021), and examines a range of durable, energy-efficient, advance construction and building materials produced from industrial wastes and byproducts. The topics covered include advanced construction materials, durability of concrete structures, waste utilization, repair & rehabilitation of concrete structures, structural analysis & design, composites, nanomaterials and smart materials in seismic engineering. The book also discusses various properties and performance attributes of modern-age concretes including their strength, durability, workability, and carbon footprint. This book will be a precious reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in sustainable construction and allied fields. Table of ContentsEffect of High Temperature on the Calcinated Clay-Limestone Cement Concrete.- Prediction Of Compressive Strength of Flyash Based Geopolymer Concrete Using AI Approach.- Utilization of Lime in Cement-Based Materials: Review of Thermal and Microstructural Properties.- Experimental Studies On Mechanical Properties Of Concrete By Using Manufactured Sand As Replacement Of Fine Aggregate.- Utilization of Taguchi Method of Optimization in the Mix Design Development of High Strength Alkali.
£189.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Influence of Shield Tunneling on Adjacent
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the synergy theory model to analyze the calculation results of the soil deformation and the lateral displacement law caused by the longitudinal shield tunneling based on in-depth scientific research and engineering practice on deformation of structures caused by shield tunneling. The influence of shield tunneling on different adjacent foundation buildings was studied, and the deformation law and internal force distribution law of the structures were obtained. It aims to help practitioners in understanding the mechanism, predictive analysis method, and corresponding control technology of the influence of surrounding structures’ deformation caused by shield tunneling.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Measurement and Analysis of Ground Settlement of Shield Tunneling Adjacent to Different Foundation Buildings.- Calculation of Soil Deformation Caused by Shield Tunneling.- Studies the Influence of Longitudinal Tunneling of Shield on Adjacent Shallow Foundation Buildings.- Research on the Influence of Shield Longitudinal Excavation Adjacent to Short Pile Foundation Buildings.- Research on the Influence of Double-line Shield tunneling Adjacent to Buildings and Control Standards.- Prediction of Lateral Ground Settlement Caused by Shield Tunneling Adjacent to Buildings.- Construction Control Technology of Shield Tunneling Adjacent to Structures.
£101.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Building Maintenance Processes and Practices: The
Book SynopsisThis book is designed to be an inclusive for the best practice approach to building maintenance management, where the processes, procedures and operational systems meet a high standard of professional and academic competence. It offers a different perspective on building maintenance management by presenting the schematic building maintenance value chain model and it’s implementation in Malaysian university buildings. The findings show an improvement to building performance, lower maintenance cost, building sustainability and increased maintenance service user satisfaction. The learning outcomes and summaries provided for each chapter and the extensive use of tables and figures add to the readability of the text. Though the book is based on data from Malaysia, it is useful for a much wider audience, and the informal writing style makes it an interesting reference source. This book is valuable for readers who are practitioners, professionals and for academic institutions that offer courses in the building field, including architecture, quantity surveying, civil engineering, building and facility management, property management, real estate. It will also be of interest to governments and others involved in the construction industry.Table of ContentsOverview.- An Overview of the Construction Industry.- Maintenance of Academic Buildings.- Malaysian Education System and University Buildings.- Building Maintenance Processes, Principles, Procedures, Practices and Strategies.- Methodological Issues.- Sustainability Maintenance Initiatives.- Conclusions and Recommendations.
£80.99
Huntland Press Huntland: The Historic Virginia Country House,
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£44.20
