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Halsgrove Wheal Jane The Final Mining Years
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University of Exeter Press Cornish Studies Vol 18
Book SynopsisThis is the eighteenth volume in the acclaimed paperback series...the only county series that can legitimately claim to represent the past and present of a nation.Trade Review "The outcome and intention has been to place Cornwall squarely in new debates about the nature of "Britishness" and the territorial identities." (Western Morning News) "Cornish Studies is a real gem among the serial publications dedicated to regional studies, and this volume confirms once again its status as a significant contribution to the field of European ethnology and ethnography. One of only a few genuinely multi- and inter-disciplinary series to combine academic rigour with accessibility to a wide readership - thanks to the careful editing by Philip Payton - it contains an important collection of articles which, while maintaining the focus on Cornwall, is of wide comparative relevance in a European context, and indeed beyond. Unafraid of crossing disciplinary boundaries and bringing into close contact academic fields that elsewhere may jealously guard their respective fiefdoms, this series presents European ethnology (in the sense the term was originally intended) at its best". (Ullrich Kockel, Professor of Ethnology and Folk Life, Academy for Irish Cultural Heritages, University of Ulster)" Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Mining the Data: What can a Quantitative Approach tell us about the Micro-Geography of Nineteenth-Century Cornish mining?, Bernard Deacon 2. South Crofty and the Regeneration of Pool: National Agenda v Cornish Ethnicity?, Richard Harris 3. When is a NIMBY not a NIMBY: The case of the St Dennis Anti-Incinerator Group, Jon Cope 4. Meanings of Cornishness: A Study of Contemporary Cornish Identity, Robert Dickinson 5. Imagining the Swimming: Discourses of Modernity, Identity and Nationhood in the Annual Swimming Matches in Late Victorian Cornwall, Geoffrey Swallow 6. Cornish Folklore: Context and Opportunity, Ronald M. James 7. Bucca Redivivus: History, Folklore and the Construction of Ethnic Identity within Modern Pagan Witchcraft in Cornwall, Jason Semmens 8. The Stage of the Nation in Medieval Cornwall, Eleanor Lavan 9. The Preterite in Cornish, Nicholas J.A. Williams 10. The Three Epitaphs of Dolly Pentreath, Matthew Spriggs and Richard Gendall Notes on Contributors
£23.75
John Wiley & Sons Leaded The Poisoning of Idahos Silver Valley
Book SynopsisOffers a timely and deeply researched account of one of the largest environmental disasters in western US history. It examines the origin, evolution, and causes of the harmful environmental and human health effects caused by mining operations in Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Mining District - the “Silver Valley” - from 1885 to 1981.
£23.96
MP-NEV University of Nevada A Short History of Virginia City
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£17.96
McDonald & Woodward Publishing Company, US Mile Deep Black As Pitch
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Folly Books Ltd The Last Years of Coal Mining in Yorkshire
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Cambridge University Press A Primer on Theoretical Soil Mechanics
Book SynopsisA Primer to Theoretical Soil Mechanics is about adapting continuum mechanics to granular materials. The field of continuum mechanics offers many fruitful concepts and methods, however there is declining interest in the field due to its complex and fragmented nature. This book''s purpose is therefore to facilitate the understanding of the theoretical principles of soil mechanics, as well as introducing the new theory of barodesy. This title argues for barodesy as a simple alternative to the plasticity theory used currently and provides a systematic insight into this new constitutive model for granular materials. This book therefore introduces a complex field from a fresh and innovative perspective using simple concepts, succinct equations and explanatory sketches. Intended for advanced undergraduates, graduates and PhD students, this title is also apt for researchers seeking advanced training on fundamental topics.Trade Review'The last several decades have seen a surge of papers on the constitutive modelling of soils, the vast majority of them based on complex and often obscure plasticity concepts. Scientists not specializing in the field lost track and got largely confused. The present book by one of the most prominent scholars in the field succeeds in structuring both the fundamentals and the essential knowledge gained hitherto in a very appealing concise form … The underlying principles are easy to follow and the resulting equations astonishingly short. Predictions of the soil response reproduce all essential features observed in experiments. Besides theory, the text contains justified criticism on current issues in civil engineering. The book is a pleasure to read, and will hopefully become, especially for young scientists, a guide to navigate through the complex field of soil mechanics.' Christos Vrettos, Technical University of Kaiserslautern'With this book, Prof. Kolymbas has successfully created a future reference work in which the connections between continuum mechanics and soil mechanics are presented clearly and precisely. The author systematically bridges the topics of soil mechanics with continuum mechanics. First, the basic to more manifold soil behavior is introduced, followed by the basics of continuum mechanics. Later, an introduction to different frameworks for modelling soils, such as Plasticity, Hypoplasticity and Barodesy, is given. Prof Kolymbas has created an objective book written with passion and inspiration.' Hans Henning Stutz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Soil Mechanics and Rock MechanicsTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Granular materials as soft solids; 2. Mechanical behaviour of soil – experimental results; 3. Mechanical behaviour of soil – intuitively; 4. Vectors and tensors; 5. Fields; 6. Deformation; 7. Stress; 8. Conservation laws (balance equations); 9. Internal friction and shear strength; 10. Collapse; 11. Constitutive equations; 12. Elasticity; 13. Elastic waves; 14. Plasticity theory; 15. Hypoplasticity; 16. Barodesy; 17. Uniqueness; 18. Symmetry; 19. Interaction with water; 20. Computing in soil mechanics; 21. Outlook. References. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd History of Construction Cultures
Book SynopsisWe are what we build and how we build; thus, the study of construction history is now more than ever at the centre of current debates as to the shape of a sustainable future for humankind. In this respect, History of Construction Cultures is a critical and indispensable work that expands our understanding of the ways in which everyday building activities have been perceived and experienced in different cultures, from ancient times to our century and all over the world.History of Construction Cultures brings together the presentations given at the 7ICCH â Seventh International Congress on Construction History broadcast live from Lisbon, Portugal on 12â16 July 2021. The 7ICCH was organized by the Sociedade Portuguesa de Estudos de HistÃria da ConstruÃÃo (Portuguese Society for Construction History Studies â SPEHC); the Lisbon School of Architecture, University of Lisbon; its Research Centre (CIAUD); and the College of Social and Human Sciences of the NOVA University
£380.00
CRC Press Analysis of Pavement Structures
Book SynopsisAnalysis of Pavement Structures brings together current research and existing knowledge on the analysis and design of pavements and introduces load and thermal stress analyses of asphalt and concrete pavement structures in a simple and step-by-step manner. For the second edition of this book, a new chapter on numerical implementation (using FEM) of pavement analysis is added along with topics such as mechanical modeling of granular materials, applications of convolution theorems in visco-elasticity, visco-elastic Poissonâs ratio, concepts of fracture mechanics in relation to fatigue of asphalt mix, solution of semi-infinite and so forth. New solved examples and schematic diagrams are also added.Features: Presents a simple, step-by-step approach for pavement analysis including systematic compilation of research work in the area Discusses further elaborations in terms of extended analytical formulations on some selected topics Includes new chapter on finite element analysis for pavement structures Contains more solved examples to understand the concepts better Explores primary application of pavement analysis in pavement thickness design This book is aimed at graduate students, structural mechanics researchers, and senior undergraduate students in civil/pavement/highway/transport engineering.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Examples in Structural Analysis
Book SynopsisThis third edition of Examples in Structural Analysis uses a step-by-step approach and provides an extensive collection of fully worked and graded examples for a wide variety of structural analysis problems. It presents detailed information on the methods of solutions to problems and the results obtained. Also given within the text is a summary of each of the principal analysis techniques inherent in the design process and where appropriate, an explanation of the mathematical models used. The text emphasises that software should only be used if designers have appropriate knowledge and understanding of the mathematical assumptions, modelling and limitations inherent in the programs they use. It establishes the use of hand-methods for obtaining approximate solutions during preliminary design and an independent check on the answers obtained from computer analysis.What is New in the Third Edition: A new chapter covers the analysis and design Table of Contents1. Structural Analysis and Design 2. Material and Section Properties 3. Pin-Jointed Frames 4. Beams 5. Rigid-Jointed Frames 6. Buckling Instability 7. Direct Stiffness Method 8. Plastic Analysis 9. Influence Lines for Beams, Pin-Jointed Trusses and Lattice Girders 10. Approximate Methods of Analysis 11. Cables and Arches Appendices: 1. Elastic Section Properties of Geometric Figures 2. Beam Reactions, Bending Moments and Deflections 3. Matrix Algebra
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Taylor & Francis Ltd SelfHealing Cementitious Materials
Book SynopsisClimate change is anticipated to have a major impact on concrete structures through increasing rates of deterioration and the impact of extreme weather events. The repair of any damage will be highly labor-intensive and expensive. Self-healing cementitious materials can enable the construction industry to mitigate these effects and move toward greater sustainability, safety, and increased cost savings and efficiency. This book: Examines concrete structures based on various materials with self-repair capability and their implications for future use in sustainable projects. Discusses advantages and design strategies of self-healing concretes. Covers several effective and detailed self-repair methods, with comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Examines the use of various materials, including polymers and nanomaterials. Reviews factors affecting performance, propTable of Contents1. Cement Construction Materials Sustainability: An Introduction. 2. Self-Healing Technology: Fundamental and Design Strategies. 3. Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 4. Self-Healing Measurement Methods. 5. Polymers-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 6. Bacteria-Based Self-Healing Concrete. 7. Nanomaterials-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 8. Factors Affecting Concrete Self-Healing Performance. 9. Encapsulation Technology-Based Self-Healing Cementitious Materials. 10. Applications, Future Directions, and Opportunities of Self-Healing Concrete.
£99.75
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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Taylor & Francis Ltd Solving Complex Problems for Structures and
Book SynopsisThis book aims to present specific complicated and puzzling challenges encountered for application of the Finite Element Method (FEM) in solving Structural Engineering problems by using ABAQUS software, which can fully utilize this method in complex simulation and analysis.Therefore, an attempt has been to demonstrate the all process for modeling and analysis of impenetrable problems through simplified step by step illustrations with presenting screenshots from software in each part and also showing graphs. Farzad Hejazi is the Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), and a Senior Visiting Academic at the University of Sheffield, UK.Hojjat Mohammadi Esfahani,an expert on Finite Element Simulation,has more than 10 years of experience in the teaching and training of Finite Element packages, such as ABAQUS.Table of Contents1. Introduction about Finite Element Method. 2. Abaqus Scripting for Mesh Convergence. 3. Analysis of Steel Rectangular Plate with Circular Hole. 4. Evaluate the Capacity of the Steel Beam-Column Connection through Pushover Analysis. 5. Strengthening of the R.C Beam using CFRP Rods and Concrete Jacketing. 6. Explosive Loading on A Sandwich Plate. 7. The Impact Load on a Reinforced Concrete Beam. 8. Eulerian Buckling of Column Under Axial Load. 9. Post Buckling analysis Of Steel plate shear wall.
£104.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Interpretive Solutions for Dynamic Structures
Book SynopsisABAQUS software is a general-purpose finite element simulation package mainly used for numerically solving a wide variety of design engineering problems; however, its application to simulate the dynamic structures within the civil engineering domain is highly complicated. Therefore, this book aims to present specific complicated and puzzling challenges encountered in the application of Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving the problems related to Structural Dynamics using ABAQUS software that can fully utilize this method in complex simulation and analysis. Various chapters of this book demonstrate the process for the modeling and analysis of impenetrable problems through simplified step-by-step illustration by presenting screenshots from ABAQUS software in each part/step and showing various graphs.Highlights: Focuses on solving problems related to Structural Dynamics using ABAQUS software Helps to model and analyze the different typesTable of Contents1. Development of Subroutines for ABAQUS Software 2. Evaluate Performance of Steel Wall in Structures Subjected to Cyclic Load 3. Performance of Reinforced-Concrete Frame with Embedded CFRP Rod Under Cyclic Load 4. Behavior of Precast Beam–Column Dowel Connection under Cyclic Loads 5. Simulation of the Preloaded Bolt Connection under Cyclic Loading 6. Beam–Column Connection Retrofitted with CFRP Sheets Subjected to Pushover Loading 7. Hollow Circular Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPFRC) Section under Lateral Cyclic Load 8. Modal Analysis of a Three-Story Building
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Industrial Explosives and their Applications for
Book SynopsisIndustrial Explosives and their Applications for Rock Excavation focuses on applications of industrial explosives in civil and mining engineering works. Explosives and their actions are explained in terms of basics, principles, and related chemistry. Explosives and initiation devices are described, including their characteristics, geometry, and timing aspects of the blast design. Designing blasts for rock excavation works is explained, including devices for obtaining large-sized blocks, construction of yards, and excavation of big foundations. Finally, criteria for the mitigation of the associated seismic disturbances are summarized.The book: provides an updated vision of industrial explosives, including the best technical advice for rock excavation; contains harmonized preliminary modules aimed at introducing basic concepts of chemistry and physics applied to the drilling and blasting technique; defines balanced mix of theory capable
£73.14
CRC Press Forensic Engineering
Book SynopsisServing as a comprehensive resource that builds a bridge between engineering disciplines and the building sciences and trades, Forensic Engineering: Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial Structures, Second Edition provides an extensive look into the world of forensic engineering. Focusing on investigations associated with insurance industry claims, the book describes methodologies for performing insurance-related investigations, including the causation and origin of damage to residential and commercial structures and/or unhealthy interior environments and adverse effects on the occupants of these structures.Edited by an industry expert with more than 40 years of experience and contributors with more than 100 years of experience in the field, the book takes the technical aspects of engineering and scientific principles and applies them to real-world issues in a nontechnical manner. The book provides readers with the experiences, investigation methodologies,
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CRC Press Recycled Aggregate Concrete
Book SynopsisRecycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC) as a sustainable material is gaining increasing importance in the construction industry. This book discusses properties, specifications, and applications of RAC and offers readers insight into current research and advances in the development and utilization of RAC. It shares information gathered about concretes that use RCA (Recycled Concrete Aggregate, a component of RAC), as well as findings and conclusions.This book: Presents principles of RAC, including theories and experiments Describes advanced behavior and properties Covers specifications and codes Highlights best practices Summarizes the use of RAC in sustainable concrete construction Features scientific findings, citations of reliable sources, conclusions, and recommendations that ensure the book is accessible to various levels of expertise This book will be useful for researchers, concrete scientists, technologists, practicing engineers, and advanced students interested in reusing construction waste for sustainable construction practices; it will help them strive toward meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
£50.58
CRC Press Project Design for Geomatics Engineers and
Book SynopsisProject Design for Geomatics Engineers and Surveyors, Second Edition, continues to focus on the key components and aspects of project design for geomatics and land surveying projects with the goal of helping readers navigate the priority issues when planning new projects. The second edition includes new materials on surveying and UAV, and it is thoroughly updated to keep current with the recent technology and terminology. The two new chapters capture new developments in the rapidly emerging use of remote sensing and GIS in aerial surveys, mapping, and imaging for small-to-medium scale projects, as well as modern practices and experiences in engineering surveying.1. Provides a simple guide for geomatics engineering projects using recent and advanced technologies. 2. Includes new content on spatial data collection using GIS, drones, and 3D digital modeling. 3. Covers professional standards, professional and ethical responsibilities, and policy, social, and environmentaTable of ContentsPart I: Overview Chapter 1. Project Design Process Part II: Contemporary Issues Chapter 2. Standards and Specifications Chapter 3. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Chapter 4. Policy, Social, and Environmental Issues Part III: Planning and Design Chapter 5. Boundary Surveys Chapter 6. Control Surveys Chapter 7. Topographic Surveys Chapter 8. GIS Application Chapter 9. Unmanned Aerial Systems Surveys/Mapping Chapter 10. Engineering and Mining Surveys Part IV: Proposal Development Chapter 11. Estimating Project Costs Chapter 12. Writing Geomatics Proposals Part V: Appendices
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mineral Processing Technology
Book SynopsisMineral processing technology is a branch of applied science that deals with the principles and practice of separating useful minerals from primary solid ore mineral resources. This book introduces the science and technology of processing solid minerals to concentrates of grades suitable for industrial extraction of metal values and other non-metallic products. It also includes case studies, typical process flowsheets, aspects of the processing of tailings arising from mineral processing plants and worked examples.Features: Includes science and technology of processing solid minerals to concentrates of grades, suitable for industrial extraction of metal values and other non-metallic products. Provides a logical progression from basic to advanced concepts in mineral processing. Designed to stimulate students to think as mineral processing engineers in training. Explores sustainable mineral processing and circular economy in mineral proceTable of Contents1. General Introduction. 2. Ore Handling. 3. Ore Crushing. 4. Ore Grinding. 5. Theory of Comminution. 6. Particle Size Analysis. 7. Ore Mineralogy and Chemical Analyses. 8. Ore Screening. 9. Ore Classification. 10. Metallurgical Accounting Analyses. 11. Mineral Processing Methods. 12. Dense Medium Separation. 13. Froth Flotation. 14. Magnetic Separation. 15. Ore Sorting. 16. Dewatering and Tailings Disposal. 17. Automatic Control in Mineral Processing Plants. 18. Introduction to Flowsheets Design. 19. Assessment of Metallurgical Efficiency of Mineral Processing Operations. 20. Sustainable Mineral Processing. 21. Processing of Rare Earth Minerals. 22. Applications of Leaching and Microorganisms in Mineral Processing. 23. Tailings Re-Treatment. 24. Mineral Processing of Beach Sand Minerals. 25. Processing of Battery Minerals. 26. Processing of Refractory Ores. 27. Processing of Non-Metallic Ores. 28. The Operation of a Quarry.
£105.00
CRC Press Core Analysis of Reservoir Rock Systems
Book SynopsisCore analysis is an essential source of quantitative data on reservoir properties. These data are used for modeling the distribution and flow of oil and gas reservoirs, CO2 and hydrogen storage, and flow behavior in geothermal reservoirs. While several books cover core analysis for practitioners, this book fills a gap through introducing laboratory equipment and procedures used in core analysis and the theoretical aspects of the parameters. It offers detailed instructions on experimental execution for those with limited or no experience including risk analysis for high safety. Emphasizes the basic characterization of porous materials for multiphase flow, specifically consolidated natural materials Features methods commonly used in the special core analysis within the oil and gas industry, extending to the emerging field of gas storage with occasional references to research-oriented equipment Offers detailed descriptions of laboratory exercises and instr
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Block
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the structural design of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement (ICBP) including application, analysis, design, construction, and the fundamental design concept of ICBP backed by case studies to demonstrate long- term performance of ICBP. It helps to draw conclusions regarding the various geometric properties that must be applied to achieve the performance of ICBP.Features: Promotes the use of ICBP in the construction of pavements. Provides a comprehensive overview of concrete block paving. Discusses specifications from codes like ASCE 58- 16, ASTM, BS and IRC codes and datasets online. Includes chapters on choosing the materials and designing the type and the shape of the concrete block and the thickness of all layers of the pavement. Lists appropriate stipulated values for the various geometric properties. Aids in understanding the history and comprehe
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Estimators Pocket Book
Book SynopsisThe Estimator's Pocket Book, Third Edition is a concise and practical reference covering the main approaches to pricing, as well as useful information such as how to process sub-contractor quotations, tender settlement and adjudication. It is fully up to date with the New Rules of Measurement (NRM2) (2nd Edition) throughout and based on up-to-date wage rates, legislative changes and guidance notes.The book includes instructions on how to carry out: an NRM order of cost estimate, unit-rate pricing for a range different trades, pro rata pricing for variations, and the preparation and pricing of builders' quantities and approximate quantities. This book is an essential source of reference for quantity surveyors, cost managers, project managers a
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Indian Gold Jewellery Industry
Book SynopsisIndia has a long-standing cultural and societal affinity with gold and gold jewellery. Gold metaphorically represents the sacredness, purity and immortality that bind religious beliefs and culture together. Accumulation of gold is associated with material and non-material cultures where the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of the members engaged in production and consumption are bound into a complex relationship. The idea of the book initially originated from the course of research work. It was found that India has the largest unorganised jewellery industry, in terms of manufacturing and consumption unit. Jewellery fabrication in India is not just a profession for the jewellers, but it has been a family tradition extending across generations. Gold jewellery makers (sunars/swarnakars) are the spine of the jewellery industry. They acquired the skill of making jewellery from the experienced and learned gold smithery (karigars), either from their ancestors who were e
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CRC Press Fundamentals of Building Performance Simulation
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CRC Press Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract
Book SynopsisUse of the NEC4 suite of contracts continues to grow and the new edition of Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract includes significant additional materials and changes since its original publication immediately after the initial release of the NEC4 contracts. Experienced authors and construction contracts specialists Kelvin Hughes and Patrick Waterhouse have added numerous practical experiences, case studies, lessons learned and guidance notes which were not available at the time of writing the original book.Covering all the recent updates to the contract and written in plain English, Understanding the NEC4 Term Service Contract offers a practical guide to the use and management of the NEC4 Term Service Contract (TSC). The authors describe the full life of a contract, from the initial selection of options and contract formation through to the operations period and ultimately termination and dispute resolution. Although born of the same stable as the NEC4
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CRC Press Guide to the JCT Design and Build Contract 2024
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive guide to the 2024 edition of the JCT Design & Build Contract. It offers a straightforward reference to help practitioners understand the rights and obligations of the parties and administer the contract in an accurate and timely manner.Part 1 explains each provision of the contract in plain English. Arranged by topics including Carrying out the Works, Control of the Works, Payments, Changes, Warranties, Disputes, Termination and more; it includes all the relevant extracts from the contract, avoiding the need for cross-referencing. Each section begins with a simple introduction and ends with a concluding summary.Part 2 includes practical resources for the accurate and timely administration of the Contract, by both the Contractor and the Employer. This cross-references the corresponding provisions in Part 1 and includes useful templates and suggested replacement clauses and amendments often encountered in the real world.Written t
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CRC Press Construction Project Managers Pocket Book
Book SynopsisThe third edition of the Construction Project Managerâs Pocket Book continues to guide and educate readers on the broad range of essential skills required to be a successful construction project manager. The book introduces the generic skills required by any project manager, before tackling the core skills and activities of a construction project manager with direct reference to the RIBA Plan of Work and the OGC Gateway. Key features and coverage in the new edition include: a step-by-step explanation of construction project management from pre-construction to occupancy, hard and soft skills, including ethics, leadership, team building, procurement strategies, supply chain and contract management, feasibility studies / development appraisals, environmental issues, digital tools and occupancy activities.The updates in this new edition take account of all regulatory and legislative changes, and also changing market conditions and working trends. This is the ideal concise reference that no project manager, construction manager, architect or quantity surveyor should be without.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture
Book SynopsisIn a continuously changing world, there has been a growing interest in the protection of vernacular heritage and earthen architecture. The need to protect and enhance this fragile heritage via intelligent responses to threats from nature and the environment has become evident.Historically, vernacular heritage research focussed on philosophical aspects and surveys, while earthen architecture studies emphasized earthen material and construction techniques. However, for these particular forms of heritage to survive, academic research had to shift its focus, so as to respond to new challenges. Vernacular Heritage and Earthen Architecture gathers contributions of key international researchers from 50 countries, and covers a wide variety of topics:â Cultural heritage and building culturesâ Materials and construction techniquesâ Territory and environmental adaptationâ Energy effi ciency and sustainable designâ Natural hazards and risk mitigationâ Education and research focusVernacular Heritage & Earthen Architecture: Contributions for Sustainable Development discusses the threats that vernacular and earthen heritage are facing, and refl ects on their important contribution to sustainable development. The book will prove to be a valuable source of information for academics, researchers and professionals in the fi elds of vernacular heritage, conservation, architecture, civil engineering and construction, and can be used as a reference text for undergraduate and post-graduate courses in vernacular heritage and earthen architecture.Table of ContentsPreface, Opening remarks, Organisation and committees, Conference support, Foreword Gisle Jakhelln, Foreword John Hurd, Foreword Hubert Guillaud, Foreword Mariana Correia, Keynote speakers, Theme 1: Cultural heritage and building cultures, Theme 2: Materials and constructive techniques, Theme 3: Territory and environmental adaptation, Theme 4: Energy efficiency and sustainable design, Theme 5: Natural hazards and risk mitigation, Theme 6: Education and new research focus
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Statistics for Mining Engineering
Book SynopsisMany areas of mining engineering gather and use statistical information, provided by observing the actual operation of equipment, their systems, the development of mining works, surface subsidence that accompanies underground mining, displacement of rocks surrounding surface pits and underground drives and longwalls, amongst others. In addition, the actual modern machines used in surface mining are equipped with diagnostic systems that automatically trace all important machine parameters and send this information to the main producerâs computer. Such data not only provide information on the technical properties of the machine but they also have a statistical character. Furthermore, all information gathered during stand and lab investigations where parts, assemblies and whole devices are tested in order to prove their usefulness, have a stochastic character. All of these materials need to be developed statistically and, more importantly, based on these results mining engineers must make decisions whether to undertake actions, connected with the further operation of the machines, the further development of the works, etc. For these reasons, knowledge of modern statistics is necessary for mining engineers; not only as to how statistical analysis of data should be conducted and statistical synthesis should be done, but also as to understanding the results obtained and how to use them to make appropriate decisions in relation to the mining operation.This book on statistical analysis and synthesis starts with a short repetition of probability theory and also includes a special section on statistical prediction. The text is illustrated with many examples taken from mining practice; moreover the tables required to conduct statistical inference are included.Table of Contents1.Fundamentals 2.Some areas of application of mathematical statistics in mining 3.Analysis of data 4.Synthesis of data 5.Relationships between random variables 6.Synthesis of data—regression analysis 7.Special topic: Prediction 8.Explanations of some important terms 9.Statistical tables
£156.00
CRC Press eWork and eBusiness in Architecture Engineering
Book SynopsisIn the last two decades, the biannual ECPPM (European Conference on Product and Process Modelling) conference series has provided a unique platform for the presentation and discussion of the most recent advances with regard to the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) applications in the AEC/FM (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management) domains.ECPPM 2014, the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling, was hosted by the Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology of the Vienna University of Technology, Austria (17-19 September 2014). This book entails a substantial number of high-quality contributions that cover a large spectrum of topics pertaining to ICT deployment instances in AEC/FM, including:- BIM (Building Information Modelling)- ICT in Civil engineering & Infrastructure- Human requirements & factors- Computational decision support- Commissioning, monitoring & occupancy- Energy & managemeTable of ContentsPreface; Keynote papers: Introducing BIM+: An open platform for building faster and better; Interoperability and semantics - An introduction into the past and a look at the future; A distributed and scalable approach to building monitoring; Fundamental aspects of BIM; BIM & construction; BIM & IFC; BIM methods & applications; Sustainable buildings; Micro climate & model calibration; Data & information management; Civil engineering & infrastructure; Decision support; Energy & management; Energy modelling; Thermal performance simulation; Ontology; Project & construction management; Construction & operation; Human requirements & factors; Commissioning, monitoring & occupancy; Collaboration & management; Big data in smart building operation; eeBDM workshop
£247.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Smart Connection Systems Design and Seismic
Book SynopsisThis book introduces new smart connection systems which can be used in aseismic building design in order to control inter-story drifts and to reduce residual displacements. They are also utilized as damper devices and base isolators. The application of these systems to composite moment frame buildings will also be treated in the book. In addition, the book will discuss how to make nonlinear frame models used for simulating entire behavior in the building as well as advance finite element (FE) models used for accurately reproducing mechanical behavior in the local system. Will be of interest to researchers, engineers, and students in the field of civil and structural engineering.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Literature Review. Design Procedure for Prototype Connections. Smart PR-CFT Connections. 3D Finite Element Modeling. Connection Modeling under Cyclic Loads. Design of Composite Moment Frames with Smart SMA PR-CFT Connections. Nonlinear Analyses for the Composite Moment Frames. Seismic Performance and Damage Evaluation. Conclusion. Appendix A: Detailed Design Examples for CFT Columns. Appendix B: Design Examples and Failure Modes. Appendix C: Instrumentation. Appendix D: The Equivalent Lateral Force Procedures. Appendix E: Detail Design Examples for Panel Zones. Appendix F: Earthquake Ground Motion.
£142.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Tubular Structures XV
Book SynopsisTubular Structures XV contains the latest scientific and engineering developments in the field of tubular structures, as presented at the 15th International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS15, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 27-29 May 2015). The International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS) has a long-standing reputation for being the principal showcase for manufactured tubing and the prime international forum for presentation and discussion of research, developments and applications in this field.Various key and emerging subjects in the field of hollow structural sections are covered, such as: special applications and case studies, static and fatigue behaviour of connections and members; joints, concrete-filled and composite tubular members and offshore structures, earthquake and dynamic response, specification and standard developments, stainless and high strength steel structures, fire, impact and blast resistances. Research and developments issues preTable of ContentsISTS Kurobane Lecture. Architecture, applications and case studies. Composite tubular structures. Earthquake resistance. Fire resistance. Impact, blast and robustness. Offshore structures. Stainless and high strength steel structures. Connections. Structural behaviour of cross-sections and members.
£118.75
CRC Press Concrete Repair
Book SynopsisConcrete is an inherently complex material to produce and an even more complex material to repair. With growing pressure to maintain the built environment, and not simply to demolish and rebuild, the need to repair concrete buildings and other structures is increasing and is expected to become of greater importance in the future.This straightforward book serves as a practical guide to engineers on the processes to be followed in commissioning a concrete repair. It stresses the need to fully understand the cause, extent and location of the problem, by appropriate insitu and laboratory testing. And it outlines the steps to a successful repair. It includes sections on the different repair techniques, giving good practical advice as to where and when to use them, and the warns of the pitfalls of their incorrect use. It also includes an up-to-date guide on the current standards for repair, and provides a good bibliography on other sources of information and books on the various teTable of ContentsUnderstanding defects, testing and inspection. The petrographic examination of concrete and concrete repairs. Structural aspects of repair. Cathodic protection of structures. Cathodic protection using thermal sprayed metals. Service life aspects of cathodic protection of concrete structures. Instrumentation and monitoring of structures. Electrochemical chloride extraction. Electrochemical realkalisation. Corrosion inhibitors. European standards for concrete repair. Concrete repair -a contractor’s perspective. Sprayed concrete for repairing concrete structures. Durability of concrete repairs. Service-life modelling for chloride-induced corrosion. Case studies in the use of FRPs. Coatings for concrete. Index.
£73.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd Natural Stone and World Heritage
Book SynopsisHeritage stones are those stones that have been used for many years, even centuries, to build the historic buildings and monuments of places around the world. Some of these stones are still being used for construction, but others are no longer used, either because quarries were exhausted or closed or because architects and constructors do not know about their particularities and importance. Several scientific papers discuss many of these stones, and a number of papers are currently being prepared, but this book is the first to emphasize the importance and significance of natural stone in the construction of a city, Salamanca, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1988. In light of this recognition, Salamanca has a duty to preserve all historic buildings that make up the city by restoring those that are starting to deteriorate centuries after their construction. This book describes the buildings, the stones (all quarried centuries ago in the surrounding area), and the sTable of ContentsIntroduction. World Heritage Sites. Salamanca: a World Heritage Site. The buildings in Salamanca. The Stones of Salamanca. Stone Testing. Sedimentary stones. Metamorphic stones. Igneous stones. The Quarries. Heritage Stones. Heritage Stones in Salamanca. Conclusions: The importance of stones in the preservation of cultural heritage. Glossary. References.
£65.54
Amberley Publishing MGR Coal Trains
Book SynopsisWith previously unpublished photographs documenting merry-go-round coal trains on Britain's railways.Trade Review'If you like heavy freight traffic, then this book will be of interest to you.' -- Railways Illustrated Magazine
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Millstones of The Pennines and North West England
Book SynopsisDr David Johnson explores the fascinating story behind this important and oft-forgotten part of Britain's landscape.Trade Review'An absorbing read for archaeologically minded audiences.' -- Current Archaeology Magazine, October 2023'This well-produced and very informative book is sure to be of interest to local historians and particularly anyone who enjoys reading about our industrial archaeology.' -- Northern Mines Research Society, November 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Irish Sea Lime Trade
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated exploration of the history of the lime trade in the Irish Sea. David Johnson has spent years researching it in the field and in archive centres and been amazed by its scale and geographical extent.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Women in Welsh Coal Mining
Book SynopsisWomen in Welsh Coal Mining is the first extensive examination of the women and girls who worked, lived, and died in the Welsh coal fields. With an introduction by Ceri Thompson of the Big Pit National Coal Museum.
£19.80
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Welsh Gold King
Book SynopsisA controversial character, readers will either love or hate Morgan as they learn who the Welsh Gold King really was
£21.25
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Reporting from the frontline
Book SynopsisThese stories will take you to the production centre of Marikana where the journalists watched, listened, and interviewed in order to weave the stories together. The way Marikana was told to the world is quite different to what happened to the journalists who covered it. Their stories show a completely different perspective.
£13.25
Taylor & Francis Inc PostDisaster Reconstruction and Change
Book SynopsisSuccessful recovery following a disaster depends upon transcending the disciplinary divides of architecture, engineering, and planning and emphasizing the importance of community perspectives in the post-disaster reconstruction process. Effective results in community recovery mandate that we holistically examine the complex interrelationship between physical and social dimensions.Through a series of case studies, Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Change: Communities'' Perspectives explores community viewpoints on post-disaster aid provided by external agencies and demonstrates how equity and effectiveness are affected by community social organization, power structures, and leadership capacities. The book further focuses on how external aid in turn affects community livelihoods, cultures, and social organizations. Each chapter serves as a real-world case study based on several months of ethnographic fieldwork conducted in India, Nicaragua, Indonesia, SriTable of ContentsCommunal Leadership in Post-Mitch Housing Reconstruction in Nicaragua. Aid Distribution after Hurricane Mitch and Changes in Social Capital in Two Nicaraguan Rural Communities. Ownership, Control, and Accountability in Post-Tsunami Housing Reconstruction Processes in Aceh, Indonesia. Communities’ Perspectives on Housing Reconstruction in Gujarat following the Earthquake of 2001. Soil Conservation Practices after Hurricane Mitch: Significance, Difficulties of Implementation, and Change of the Field of Application. A Social and Environmental Assessment of Pre- and Post-Tsunami Housing and Building Practices in Tamil Nadu. The Remembered Trees: Contractor-Driven Reconstruction and Its Consequences on Communities’ Well-Being in Coastal Tamil Nadu. The Role of Informal Governance in Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Its Impact on Elderly People’s Social Security in Coastal Tamil Nadu. Links between Building Technologies, Post-Disaster Reconstruction, and Gender Roles in Gujarat. Unaffordable Housing and Its Consequences: A Comparative Analysis of Two Post-Mitch Reconstruction Projects in Nicaragua. Post-Tsunami Relocation Outcomes in Sri Lanka: Communities’ Perspectives in Ampara and Hambantota. Links between Post-Tsunami Relocation and Changes in Fishing Practices in Tamil Nadu: A Microlevel Case Study. The Impact of Landlessness on Rural Livelihoods after Post-Mitch Resettlement in Nicaragua. Voluntary Relocation after Disaster: A Hope for Many, a Chance for Few? Is Resettlement a Viable Strategy to Mitigate the Risk of Natural Disasters? Views and Voices from the Citizens of Santa Fe, Argentina. Index.
£128.25
Temple University Press,U.S. Music and Social Change in South Africa
Book SynopsisMusic and Social Change in South Africa looks at contemporary maskanda-a folk musical genre distinguished by fast guitar picking and blues-style vocal intonation-against the backdrop of South Africa's history. A performance practice that emerged in the early decades of the twentieth century among Zulu migrant workers, maskanda is strongly associated with young Zulu men's experiences of repression and dislocation during imperial and, more particularly, apartheid rule. Working closely with translated song lyrics and musical notation-and applying musical and socio-political analysis to this music and its cultural context-Olsen argues that maskanda offers insight into how the post-apartheid ideal of social transformation is experienced by those who were marginalized for most of the twentieth century. Drawing on a decade of research, Olsen strives to demystify the Zulu part of contemporary experience in South Africa and to reveal some of the complexities of the social, economic, and poTable of Contents Contents Acknowledgments Prologue 1 | Maskanda Researched: The Parallax View 2 | Maskanda’s Early Years 3 | Maskanda as Commodified Tradition 4 | Men Making Maskanda in Post-apartheid South Africa 5 | Women Playing Maskanda 6 | Experiencing Transformation Notes References Index
£48.60
Amberley Publishing Doncasters Collieries
Book SynopsisThe illustrated history of the Doncaster collieries
£17.09
Amberley Publishing Yorkshire People Coal
Book SynopsisFascinating collection of images of coal mining in Yorkshire from the archives of the Yorkshire Post
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Coal Mining Industry in Barnsley Rotherham
Book SynopsisOnce employing thousands, with many collieries dotted all over the area, coal mining in the East Midlands has all but gone. Once tens of thousands depended on mining. Ken Wain tells the story of mining, its triumphs and disasters.
£19.79
Amberley Publishing Slate Mining in the Lake District
Book SynopsisIn this illustrated history, Alastair Cameron explores the history and heritage of the slate mining industry in the Lake District.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Ore Mining in the Lake District
Book SynopsisAlastair Cameron and Liz Withey explore the fascinating world of metal mining in the Lake District.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Quarrying in Cumbria
Book SynopsisThe story of how stone was won is an important part of our disappearing heritage: this book explores the rich legacy of quarrying across Cumbria.
£14.39
