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  • Construction Project Managementby Peter Fewings

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 49.95

    The role of the project manager continues to evolve, presenting new challenges to established practitioners and those entering the field for the first time. This second edition of Peter Fewings' groundbreaking textbook has been thoroughly revised to recognise the increasing importance of sustainability and lean construction in the construction industry.... more...

  • Trenchless Technologyby Mohammad Najafi

    McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc. 2012; US$ 115.00

    The complete guide to trenchless technology project management, planning, costs, and methods. Written by an expert in the field of pipeline system engineering, this book describes how to plan, schedule, and implement efficient, cost-effective trenchless technology piping projects. Filled with detailed illustrations and real-world examples, Trenchless... more...

  • Flexible Composite Materials in Architecture, Construction and Interiorsby René Motro

    De Gruyter 2013; US$ 70.00

    New uses for a protean building material Textile architecture has been captivating humanity for many centuries. In recent years and decades, the emergence of innovative materials has created new opportunities to utilize this fascinating material in the fields of architecture, interior design, and design. Textiles derive their fascination from the special... more...

  • Support I Materialiseby Julius Niederwöhrmeier; Henning Baurmann; Claudia Euler; Jan Dilling; Alexander Reichel; Kerstin Schultz

    De Gruyter 2013; US$ 63.00

    Wall, support, ceiling, and roof make up the skeleton of nearly every building. This fourth volume in the series SCALE, Support and Materialize, takes an in-depth look at these load-bearing structures, covering the development and realization of appropriate constructions from idea and design intention all the way to constructional implementation. Following... more...

  • Ingenieurholzbau nach Eurocode 5by Klausjü Becker; rgen; Karl Rautenstrauch

    Wiley 2012; US$ 47.95

    Dieses Buch ist das Ergebnis der vollständigen Überarbeitung und Erweiterung des Fachbuches "Ingenieurholzbau nach DIN 1052". Veranlassung dafür ist die bauaufsichtliche Einführung der Eurocodes (EN) mit den zugehörigen Nationalen Anhängen. Die Normen EC0 - DIN EN 1990 "Grundlagen", EC1 - DIN EN 1991 "Einwirkungen" und... more...

  • Total Construction Project Managementby George Ritz; Sidney Levy

    McGraw-Hill Education 2013; US$ 90.00

    The most comprehensive, up-to-date construction project management system. Fully revised for the latest technologies and standards, Total Construction Project Management , Second Edition provides a proven framework for completing construction jobs as specified, on schedule, and within budget. You’ll learn how to plan, organize, and control each... more...

  • The Deep Mixing Methodby Masaki Kitazume

    CRC Press 2013; US$ 139.95

    The Deep Mixing Method (DMM), a deep in-situ soil stabilization technique using cement and/or lime as a stabilizing agent, was developed in Japan and in the Nordic countries independently in the 1970s. Numerous research efforts have been made in these areas investigating properties of treated soil, behavior of DMM improved ground under static and dynamic... more...

  • FRP Deck and Steel Girder Bridge Systemsby Julio F. Davalos

    CRC Press 2013; US$ 149.95

    This book presents the analysis and design of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) decks, which have been increasingly implemented in rehabilitation projects and new construction due to their reduced weight, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced durability and service life. The book is organized into three complementary parts, covering FRP decks, shear connectors... more...

  • Understanding Building Failuresby James Douglas; Bill Ransom

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 49.95

    Building defects still continue to plague the construction industry. The lessons learned over the last forty years have not been fully applied. Many new or refurbished buildings still leak or crack. Lack of awareness by designers and installers as to the main mechanisms that trigger such failures remains a problem for the industry. Investigating... more...

  • Collaborative Design Managementby Stephen Emmitt; Kirti Ruikar

    Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 44.95

    The design process has always been central to construction, but recent years have seen its significance increase, and the ways of approaching it multiply. To an increasing degree, other stakeholders such as contractors have input at the design stage, and the designer?s role includes tasks that were traditionally the realm of other professions. ... more...