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A Handbook of Sustainable Building Design and Engineering
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 150.00The combined challenges of health, comfort, climate change and energy security cross the boundaries of traditional building disciplines. This authoritative collection, focusing mostly on energy and ventilation, provides the current and next generation of building engineering professionals with what they need to work closely with many disciplines to... more...
Timber Framing for the Rest of Us
New Society Publishers 2004; US$ 22.95A manual for all without traditional skills who want to build with timber framing. more...
Aggregates in Concrete
Taylor & Francis 2005; US$ 210.00Bringing together in one volume the latest research and information, Aggregates in Concrete provides a comprehensive account of the selection and use of aggregates in concrete. more...
The History of Gauged Brickwork
Taylor and Francis 2007; US$ 130.00This book takes a look at the history and use of cut, rubbed and gauged brickwork; the use of tools and equipment and the differences between historic and contemporary bricks with a view to inform conservation and restoration decisions. The book uses case studies from England, Ireland and the US to illustrate the use of different materials and techniques... more...
Masonry Structural Design
McGraw-Hill Education 2010; US$ 125.00A Complete Guide to Masonry Materials and Structural Design Written by the former chair of the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC), this authoritative volume covers the design of masonry structures using the 2009 International Building Code and the 2008 MSJC Code and Specification. Masonry Structural Design emphasizes the strength... more...
Building Construction Handbook
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 49.95Building Construction Handbook contains everything you need to know about the construction process. Up-to-date examples of everyday practices and processes, accompanied by detailed drawings to illustrate the construction building elements, make the Building Construction Handbook a core reference for both students and professionals. This new 8th... more...
Reinforced Concrete Design of Tall Buildings
CRC Press 2009; US$ 174.95Explains the fundamental principles and technologies that are required to build vertical structures as sound as they are eloquent. This book offers a practical perspective on various aspects of reinforced concrete used in the design of these structures. more...
Advances in Cement-Based Materials
CRC Press 2009; US$ 144.95A collection of papers on advances in high performance construction materials. It features contributions that deal with the development, characterization, application procedures, performance and structural design of materials with key potential in civil engineering works. It is suitable for researchers, practitioners, consultants, and suppliers. more...
Construction Management and Design of Industrial Concrete and Steel Structures
CRC Press 2010; US$ 145.95A worldwide boom in the use of reinforced concrete structures for industrial projects has resulted in a wealth of new research leading to improved quality and lowered costs. Drawing on the best practices currently employed, this resource provides design and structural engineers with complete coverage of all the latest in the design, materials, construction,... more...
Leistungsermittlungshandbuch für Baumaschinen und Bauprozesse (VDI-Buch) (German Edition)
Springer 2010; US$ 84.99Die prozessorientierte Leistungsermittlung von Baugeräten ist Grundlage für die Planung der Ausführung, Auswahl und Anzahl der Geräte sind für die Termin- und Kostenplanung unverzichtbar. Das Handbuch behandelt die Leistungsermittlung in den Bereichen Erd-, Hoch-, Tief-, Spezialtief- und Tunnelbau, bietet Entscheidungshilfen bei der Wahl der Geräte... more...









