http://www.freebookspot.in Latest books added today en-us http://www.freebookspot.in/logorss.jpg http://www.freebookspot.in 160 43 http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47441 The book investigates the impact on the competitiveness of cities developing creative industries (arts, media, entertainment, creative business services, architects, publishers, designers) and knowledge-intensive industries (ICT, R and D, finance, law). It provides significant new knowledge to the theoretical and practical understanding of the conditions necessary to stimulate "creative knowledge" cities. The editors compare the socio-economic developments, experiences and strategies in 13 urban regions across Europe: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Birmingham, Budapest, Dublin, Helsinki, Leipzig, Milan, Munich, Poznan, Riga, Sofia and Toulouse. These have different histories and roles; include capital and non-capital cities of different sizes; represent cities with different economic structures; and different cultural, political and welfare state traditions. Through this wide set of examples, Making Competitive Cities informs the debate about creative and knowledge-intensive industries, economic development, and competitiveness policies. It focuses on which metropolitan regions have a better chance to develop as "creative knowledge regions" and which do not, as well as investigating why this is so and what can policy do to influence change. Chapter authors from thirteen European institutions rigorously evaluate, reformulate and empirically test assumptions about cities and their potential for attracting creative and knowledge-intensive industries. As well as a systematic empirica Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47402 According to an August 2009 report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, the United States market for functional foods in 2007 was US$ 27 billion. Forecasts of growth range from between 8.5% and 20% per year, or about four times that of the food industry in general. Global demand by 2013 is expected to be about $100 billion. With this demand for new products comes a demand for product development and supporting literature for that purpose. There is a wealth of research and development in this area and great scope for commercialization, and this book provides a much-needed review of important opportunities for new products, written by authors with in-depth knowledge of as yet unfulfilled health-related needs. The book addresses functional food product development from a number of perspectives: the process itself; health research that may provide opportunities; idea creation; regulation; and processes and ingredients. It also features case studies that illustrate real product development and commercialization histories. Written for food scientists and technologists, the book presents practical information for use in functional food product development. It is intended for use by practitioners in functional food companies and food technology centres and will also be of interest to researchers and students of food science. * A comprehensive review of the latest opportunities in this commercially important sector of the food industry * Includes chapters highlighting functional food o Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47348 The definitive machine design handbook for mechanical engineers, product designers, project engineers, design engineers, and manufacturing engineers covers every aspect of machine construction and operation. The 3rd edition of the Standard Handbook of Machine Design will be redesigned to meet the challenges of a new mechanical engineering age. In addition to adding chapters on structural plastics and adhesives, which are replacing the old nuts bolts and fasteners in design, the author will also update and streamline the remaining chapters. From the Back Cover CHAPTER AND VERSE FOR DESIGN ENGINEERS Known as the professionals' bible, Standard Handbook of Machine Design puts the formulas, solutions, and reference material engineers need at their fingertips. Definitive and comprehensive, this superlative reference provides: * Two new chapters on the evolution of a successful machine design and pressure cylinders * Classic computational methods * Current codes and standards * Comprehensive design solutions for topics such as Cams, Gears, Springs, Clutches, Brakes, and Bolted and Welded connections * A thesaurus of mechanisms * Tables, standards, and code data * Reorganization for quick look-up of information Content: 1. Introduction: Standards, Codes, Regulations 2. StatisticaI Considerations 3. Measurement and lnference 4. NumericaI Methods 5. ComputationaI Considerations 6. Wear 7. Solid Materials 8. The Strength of Cold-Worked and Heat-Treated Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47176 This booklet is an updated and expanded version of the original document published in the mid-90s. Its purpose is to dispel some of the “myths” or misconceptions surrounding the use of steel in bridge construction. These myths often arise out of past experience and don’t take into account changes in technology, improvements in materials and products or updated design and construction practices. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47175 This new third edition introduces you to the latest developments in seismic design, including more ductile connections, and high performance steels...offers an expanded treatment of welding....helps you understand design requirements for hollow structural sections and for cold-formed steel members....and explores numerous design examples. You get examples for both Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Stress Design (ASD). Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47168 Accurate information about the atomic-scale structure of rust is important to shed light on corrosion mechanisms of metallic materials. And, since life of steel structures is often dominated by environmental degradation or corrosion of the surface, the structure of the rust formed on iron and steel surfaces during prolonged exposure to air is of great interest. This book describes the fundamental aspects of materials characterization for the ferric oxyhydroxides formed on steel surfaces. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=47006 Researchers are increasingly studying corrosion of steel in concrete due to the deterioration of concrete structures all over the world. Covering all aspects of this subject, this book discusses different techniques for protecting steel reinforcement and for repairs after corrosion has begun. Stressing the importance of implementing integrity management systems for maintenance strategies, the author examines economic analysis procedures as well as the probability of structural failures to define structure weight risk and loads. This text offers a practical approach to corrosion diagnosis and to choosing the appropriate methods of repair. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=46666 Effective irrigation, enhanced pertinent technologies, thereby provides a most lucrative source for making agriculture profitable and worthwhile. This book has been written as a manual guiding agricultural engineers on the principles and concepts which define irrigation engineering. Elaborating upon the tools, technologies and techniques which are essential to the field, the text takes a look at the types of irrigation, including surface, localised and sprinkler systems, and how they are changing agriculture itself by making it more scientific. In addition to it the challenges faced by irrigation systems including those of entrophication, water pollution, depletion of underground aquifers, etc., are also discussed. Current trends and development have been analysed as well as the future prospects and opportunities. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45818 This book is specially written for the use of students of RGPV, Bhopal. It covers entire syllabus on Basic Civil Engineering as per RGPV, Bhopal. It is divided into five sections and each section is further divided into suitable number of chapters. Care has been taken to see that entire syllabus is covered to the required extent. Simple language has been used, neat sketches arepresented and problems are solved in detail. Author hopes good response from the students and staff of RGPV, Bhopal. About the Author(s): Dr. S.S. Bhavikatti studied at BVB College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli for his BE (Civil) degree and graduated from Karnataka University, Dharwad in 1963, sharing first rank with another candidate. The same year he joined Karnataka Regional Engineering College, Surathkal (presently NITK, Surathkal), as a teacher. He secured ME degree in Structural Engineering in 1967 from University of Roorkee, Roorkee (presently IIT Roorkee) under Technical Teachers Training Programme and Ph.D. degree in 1977 from IIT Delhi under Quality Improvement Programme. He served at NITK, Surathkal in different capacities like Head of Civil Engineering Department; Chairman, Center for Continuing Education, Chairman, Central Computer Center and Dean (Administration). From November 2001 to November 2005, he served at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad. He also served at RYMEC, Bellary as Principal for 1 year 9 months. Presently he is Emeritus Fellow, the Fellowship o Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45670 *The only comprehensive reference available on glue-engineered wood composites *Utilizes the International Building Code 2000 throughout *Includes specifications, codes, design issues, application methods, charts and tables, and details never before found in a single reference From the Publisher Winner of Association of American Publisher's 2001 Professional/Scholarly Publishing Division Annual Awards Competition. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45571 Up-to-Date Details on Construction Materials and Equipment A thoroughly revised, all-inclusive compendium, Construction Databook, Second Edition contains hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, and illustrations covering all of the materials and equipment most frequently used at a typical job site. You'll find easy-to-access, practical information on application, selection, dimensions, and installation of all construction components. New details on sustainable materials and energy-saving options are also included. Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, this one-stop resource will help you run any construction job more efficiently and economically. COVERAGE INCLUDES: •Soils, site utilities, and sitework equipment •Substructures •The building envelope •Carpentry, framing, drywall, and engineered wood projects •Fireproofing and soundproofing •Interior finishes--millwork, laminates, paint, and wall coverings •Doors and windows •Plumbing •Mechanical systems and equipment •Electrical •Useful tables, charts, and formulas Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45440 Building Systems for Interior Designers is the first book to explain technical building systems and engineering issues in a clear and accessible way to interior designers. The technical knowledge and vocabulary presented here allow interior designers to communicate more effectively with architects, engineers, and contractors while collaborating on projects, leading to more accurate solutions for problems related to a broad range of other building considerations with an impact on interior design. Information on sustainable design is integrated throughout the book, making it a relevant tool for current and emerging trends in building design... Written in a straightforward, nontechnical style that maintains depth and accuracy, this book is the first complete text applicable to interior design courses and provides thorough preparation for the NCIDQ exam. Engaging, clear illustrations support the text, which is accessible to those without a math or physics background. Topics covered include: Heating and air conditioning systems Environmental issues Water and waste Thermal comfort HVAC systems Electricity Lighting Security and communications systems Fire safety Transportation systems With numerous case examples illustrating how interior designers apply this material in the real world, Building Systems for Interior Designers is a valuable book for students, as well as a practical desktop reference for professionals. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45427 This book is intended as a design guide for those individuals in the fields of electrical engineering, architecture, and interior design who will one day design lighting systems for others to build. The book is organized so that an individual with little or no training in lighting design will become familiar with the basic principles and psychology behind good lighting before design procedures are addressed. Discussions on the process of vision and the properties of light set the stage for exploring the various tools at the designer's disposal for creating and manipulating light to provide a desired effect in an architectural space. The reader is then led through the conceptual design process, which entails the use of manufacturer's offerings, codes and guidelines for space lighting, as well as calculation methods to predict the performance of a design. The conceptual design is rounded out by exploring methods for powering and controlling a lighting system. A realistic design problem is begun early in the journey, and is completed, bit-by-bit, as each new concept is explored and applied to the design. Documentation of the design is the final stage of the process, which culminates in a finished set of plans and detailed specifications for the project. A final segment of the book, called ‘The Second Time Around', is devoted to retrofitting existing inefficient lighting systems with new, energy-efficient components to improve light quality and reduce the energy consumption of Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45426 INTERIOR DESIGN in its everyday presence reflects the changing demands human beings make on their environment. Well-made interiors reveal the arcitutecture qualities of a building, giving them a finely honed setting of light, shapes and textures That is the high art of interior design. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45424 A lot of pictures and photos. The best of design projects for industrial buildings, constructions, structures and so on. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45341 In an era of dwindling resources, water is poised to become the new oil. The entire world now faces the reality of a decreasing supply of clean water. To avert a devastating shortage, we must not only look at alternate water sources for existing structures but must plan our new developments differently. Design for Water is an accessible and clearly written guide to alternate water collection, with a focus on rainwater harvesting in the urban environment. The book: * Outlines the process of water collection from multiple sources-landscape, residential, commercial, industrial, school, park, and municipal systems * Provides numerous case studies * Details the assembly and actual application of equipment * Includes specific details, schematics, and references All aspects of rainwater harvesting are outlined, including passive and active system setup, storage, storm water reuse, distribution, purification, analysis, and filtration. There is even a section on rainwater harvesting for wildlife. In addition to rainwater, there are several affordable and accessible alternate sources, including cooling tower bleed-off water, air conditioning condensate, gray water, and fog collection. D esign for Water is geared to providing those making development decisions and guidelines with the information they need to set up passive harvesting techniques. The book will especially appeal to engineers, landscape architects, municipal decision-makers, developers, and landowners. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45258 Indispensable portable reference for all practicing civil engineers and students Now you can get a single compilation of all essential civil engineering formulas and equations in one easy-to-use portable reference. More than three-quarters of the material in Tyler Hicks Civil Engineering Formulas Pocket Guide is in the form of formulas, tables, and graphs, presented in SI and USCS formats. Each chapter, offering collections of problems and calculations, gives you quick reference to a well-defined topic: Conversion Factors for Civil Engineering Practice Beam Formulas Column Formulas Piles and Piling Formulas Concrete Formulas Timber Engineering Formulas Surveying Formulas Soil and Earthwork Formulas Building and Structures Formulas Bridge and Suspension-Cable Formulas Highway and Road Formulas Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=45110 Basic civil and environmental engineering paper has been introduced for the undergraduate students of Pune University. The course is aimed at imparting basic knowledge of civil engineering encompassing various types of constructions and automation in construction and environmental engineering covering ecology and ecosystem, environmental pollution, energy resources, EIA and built environment. This book is written with a view to provide diverse information on the subject in a lucid stylee. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44525 An international team of experts has joined forces to produce the Bridge Engineering Handbook. They address all facets-the planning, design, inspection, construction, and maintenance of a variety of bridge structures-creating a must-have resource for every bridge engineer. This unique, comprehensive reference provides the means to review standard practices and keep abreast of new developments and state-of-the-art practices. Comprising 67 chapters in seven sections, the authors present: Fundamentals: Provides the basic concepts and theory of bridge engineering, Superstructure Design: Discusses all types of bridges, Substructure Design: Addresses columns, piers, abutments, and foundations, Seismic Design: Presents the latest in seismic bridge design, Construction and Maintenance: Focuses on the practical issues of bridge structures, Special Topics: Offers new and important information and unique solutions, Worldwide Practice: Summarizes bridge engineering practices around the world. Discover virtually all you need to know about any type of bridge. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44519 If Civil Engineers could have only one reference book, this would be it. Turn to this one-stop review of the field for simplified solutions to the hundreds of practical problems you face in your day-to-day civil engineering practice. Here is the definitive reference in civil engineering. Within the pages of this classic you'll find fingertip access to everything from the fundamentals of civil engineering to the latest changes in design, construction, materials, and equipment in 23 different disciplines including Systems Design, Geotechnical Engineering, and Community and Regional Planning. A revision of the classic reference covering all important principles and techniques needed by practicing civil engineers. The 5th Edition incorporates changes in design and construction practices, especially in design specifications for construction materials, buildings and bridges, safety and health concerns, and the most current codes changes including ACI, AISC, ASTM, NDS for wood structures, etc. The Handbook covers systems design, community and regional planning, the latest design methods for buildings, airports, highways, tunnels and bridges. It includes sections on construction equipment, construction management, materials, specifications, structural theory, geotechnical engineering, wood, concrete, steel design and construction. This new, completely updated, and expanded Fifth Edition features: • The most recent code changes, including AIC, AISC, ASTM, NDS for Wood Structure Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44324 This publication is a guide to best practice in managing the project process in civil engineering design and construct (D and C) projects. It discusses the issues to be addressed when managing design and explains the attitudes and practices that are recommended to enable projects to succeed. It is intended to increase awareness and understanding of the issues involved, identifying what decisions need to be made, when and why. Differences between D and C and traditional procurement routes are highlighted along with contractual issues. 'Design and construct' is taken to be a generic term encompassing the whole family of design, construct, finance, own, operate and transfer procurement strategies, in which one party is responsible for both designing and constructing a facility. This includes projects procured under the Private Finance Initiative (PFI). Considerable emphasis is placed on imparting awareness of the importance of the designer-constructor interface as, in a D and C project, the most critical lines of communication are at this interface. As well as describing contractual frameworks, this guide also contains management toolboxes for reference. It is a working document that will assist those at a senior level (clients, contractors and consultants alike) who have to make crucial decisions affecting the outcome of a project. Contents: 1 About the guide, 2 An overview of design and construct, 3 Managing the D and C interface, 4 Design and construct options, 5 Three phase procurement - Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=44320 Wayne C. Teng was born in Szechwan, China, in 1921. He came to the United States in 1945 to obtain a Ph.D. in structural engineering from the University of Illinois. After earning his degree, Teng went on to publish Foundation Engineering, and found his own company. Teng and Associates Inc. originally specialized in structural design of tall buildings and long span bridges, but eventually expanded into all aspects of civil engineering. Teng taught civil engineering at both the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 1989, a scholarship was established in Teng's name to assist one sophomore or junior in civil engineering each year. Teng died in August of 1999. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43837 The tools needed to create and manage a thriving interior design practice This essential sourcebook provides all of the information needed to establish and manage a productive, profitable interior design firm. Filled with savvy business and career advice, Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Third Edition delivers updated and expanded coverage of the full range of legal, financial, management, marketing, administrative, and ethical issues faced by sole practitioners, firm principals, and managers. This comprehensive reference lays out clear, practical guidelines on how to structure a contract and prevent legal problems; work with other designers, allied professionals, clients, and vendors; and calculate fees that are both fair and profitable. Recommended reading for NCIDQ candidates, it offers easy-to-follow tips and instruction on how to: * Write and implement a successful business plan * Choose the right form of business to fit specific needs * Institute strategic planning * Develop effective promotional tools * Manage finances and set up a computerized accounting system * Manage employees and team members Establishing a comprehensive foundation for effective business practice, Professional Practice for Interior Designers, Third Edition is the one-stop resource that no interior designer can afford to be without. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43807 State-of-the-Art Bridge and Highway Rehabilitation and Repair Methods This authoritative volume offers up-to-date guidance on the latest design techniques, repair methods, specialized software, materials, and advanced maintenance procedures for bridges and highway structures. Focusing on both traditional and nontraditional design issues, Bridge and Highway Structure Rehabilitation and Repair clarifies the most recent AASHTO bridge design codes and discusses new analytical and design methodologies, such as the application of load and resistance factor design (LRFD). A wealth of concise explanations, solved examples, and in-depth case studies are included in this comprehensive resource. COVERAGE INCLUDES: * Diagnostic design and selective reconstruction * Bridge failure studies and safety engineering * Analytical approach to fracture and failure * Load and resistance factor rating (LRFR) and redesign * Application of LRFD and LRFR methods * Inspection and structural health monitoring * Bridge widening and replacement strategies * Conventional repair methods * Advanced repair methods * Concrete repair methods * Extreme events of flood scour and countermeasures design * Guidelines for seismic design and retrofit methods Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43771 Bayesian methods are a powerful tool in many areas of science and engineering, especially statistical physics, medical sciences, electrical engineering, and information sciences. They are also ideal for civil engineering applications, given the numerous types of modeling and parametric uncertainty in civil engineering problems. For example, earthquake ground motion cannot be predetermined at the structural design stage. Complete wind pressure profiles are difficult to measure under operating conditions. Material properties can be difficult to determine to a very precise level - especially concrete, rock, and soil. For air quality prediction, it is difficult to measure the hourly/daily pollutants generated by cars and factories within the area of concern. It is also difficult to obtain the updated air quality information of the surrounding cities. Furthermore, the meteorological conditions of the day for prediction are also uncertain. These are just some of the civil engineering examples to which Bayesian probabilistic methods are applicable. * Familiarizes readers with the latest developments in the field * Includes identification problems for both dynamic and static systems * Addresses challenging civil engineering problems such as modal/model updating * Presents methods applicable to mechanical and aerospace engineering * Gives engineers and engineering students a concrete sense of implementation * Covers real-world case studies in civil engineering and beyond, such Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43591 Continuously in print since 1952, Modern Wiring Practice has now been fully revised to provide an up-to-date source of reference to building services design and installation in the 21st century. This compact and practical guide addresses wiring systems design and electrical installation together in one volume, creating a comprehensive overview of the whole process for contractors and architects, as well as electricians and other installation engineers. Best practice is incorporated throughout, combining theory and practice with clear and accessible explanation, all within the framework of the Wiring Regulations. Introducing the fundamentals of design and installation with a minimum of mathematics, this book is also relevant reading for all students of electrical installation courses, such as the 2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology, and NVQs from City and Guilds (including 2356, 2391 and 2382 awards), as well as trainees in industry undertaking Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships. This new edition incorporates the latest thinking on sustainability and the environment and is fully up-to-date with the 17th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations. Illustrations have been completely updated to show current best practice and are now in full colour. Reviews of a previous edition: 'This book has long been a favourite of mine. Its regular updating by the issue of new editions ensures it is always completely up to date with the requirements of electrical i Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43297 The irradiation of food is a low cost, highly effective method of ensuring food safety, and extending shelf life. Public acceptance of irradiation, despite its benefits, however, has been a significant challenge. Irradiation of Food Commodities is the first holistic book that looks not only at the techniques, application and legislation of this method, but also addresses the concern of public opinion. Organized into logical themes and written by experts from industry, academia and research, this book will meet the needs of those working or considering the use of irradiation in their work. Sections focus on legislation, irradiation techniques and materials; detection and risk assessment; application of irradiation on food and consumer opinion. *Insights into regulations from a variety of countries provides important information on government strategies *Extensive coverage of applications, from animal food to food for human consumption, and disinfestation explores the various potential application opportunities available for consideration *Addresses risk assessment -- key to governmental and more importantly consumer acceptance *All topics in one volume for the first time provides complete vision of the technology Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43225 Sandwich panels are being extensively and increasingly used in single storey and multi-storey building construction because they are light in weight, energy effi- cient, aesthetically attractive and can be easily handled and erected. An author- itative book which considers all aspects of their design may, therefore, be considered to be overdue. This book has had a long period of gestation. The authors have all been closely involved in the evolution of the definitive documents for the design and application of sandwich panels within Europe and it was in the context of this committee work that the need for a comprehensive book, covering all of the important con- siderations which arise in the design, manufacture and use of sandwich panels, was first seen. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43224 Disfigurement of any concrete surface is at least a source of annoyance, and this publication attempts to mitigate the problem in its chemical and physical aspects. It deals with the broad scope of elemental attack by the vagaries of weather and by salts as they move to the face of a building to result in discoloration and, at times, disruption. Much research has in particular been devoted to the cause and nature of efflorescence, an expressive yet ambiguous word which suggests flowering and fruition but describes an effect that almost vies with vandalism. While elusive, however, it is not an intractable phenomenon and can be cured in more senses than one. Its stalactites or bloom can be alleviated by common sense and scientific forethought, given all the rules of quality control. This largely aesthetic problem is conditioned by factors such as temperature, absorption and lack of imagination, with cement and aggregates of lesser importance. The text covers staining of many kinds, superficial but unsightly, and due to faulty workmanship or detailing. Concrete is too readily assumed to have strength and durability only, with an acceptable countenance underestimated or ignored. This work should help towards an appreciation of its potential in visual as well as structural terms. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=43064 The up-to-date guide to applying theory and specifications to real-world highway bridge design Design of Highway Bridges, Second Edition offers detailed coverage of engineering basics for the design of short- and medium-span bridges. Based on the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, it is an excellent engineering resource. This updated edition features: * Expanded coverage of structural analysis, including axle and lane loads, along with new numerical analytic methods and approaches * Dozens of worked problems, primarily in Customary U.S. units, that allow techniques to be applied to real-world problems and design specifications * Revised AASHTO steel bridge design guidelines that reflect the simplified approach for plate girder bridges * The latest information on concrete bridges, including new minimum reinforcement requirements, and unbonded tendon stress at ultimate and losses for prestressed concrete girders * Information on key bridge types, selection principles, and aesthetic issues * Problems and selected references for further study * And more From gaining quick familiarity with the AASHTO LRFD specifications to seeking broader guidance on highway bridge design--this is the one-stop, ready reference that puts information at your fingertips. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42952 This market-leading student text covers the design of structural steelwork to BS 5950 Part 1. Representing the subject in two parts, the first deals with design at an elementary level familiarising the reader with BS 5950. The second then proceeds to cover all aspects of the design of whole buildings, highlighting the integration of 'elements' to produce economic, safe structures. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42749 This detailed guide will enable the reader to understand the relative importance of the numerous parameters involved in seismic design and the relationships between them, as well as the motivations behind the choices adopted by the codes. For a structure to remain elastic under its design seismic action, typically associated with a 10 per cent exceedance probability in 50 years, it has to be designed for lateral forces with magnitude in the order of 50 per cent or more of its weight. Although technically feasible, designing a structure to respond elastically to its design seismic action is economically prohibitive. It is also completely unnecessary, as the earthquake is a dynamic action, representing for a structure a certain total energy input and a demand to tolerate a certain level of displacement and deformation, but not a demand to withstand specific forces.Therefore, seismic design codes allow the development of significant inelastic response under the design seismic action, provided that the magnitude of inelastic deformations does not endanger the integrity of the individual members and of the structure as a whole. The rapid development which has occurred in seismic codes has left a need to review the theoretical framework underlying the process of modern seismic design of reinforced concrete, if for no other reason than to make it more accessible and to explain its logic to those outside the small circle of experts. This design guide aims to satisfy this need in a pr Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42143 Refrigeration Systems and Applications, 2nd edition offers a comprehensive treatise that addresses real-life technical and operational problems, enabling the reader to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and the practical applications of refrigeration technology. New and unique analysis techniques (including exergy as a potential tool), models, correlations, procedures and applications are covered, and recent developments in the field are included - many of which are taken from the author's own research activities in this area. The book also includes some discussion of global warming issues and its potential solutions. * Enables the reader to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and the practical applications of refrigeration technologies. * Discusses crucial industrial technical and operational problems, as well as new performance improvement techniques and tools for better design and analysis. * Includes fundamental aspects of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and heat transfer; refrigerants; refrigeration cycles and systems; advanced refrigeration cycles and systems, including some novel applications; heat pumps; heat pipes; and many more. * Provides easy to follow explanations, numerous new chapter-end problems and worked-out examples as learning aids for students and instructors. Refrigeration is extensively used in a variety of thermal engineering applications ranging from the cooling of electronic devices to food cooling processes. Its Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=42114 Up-to-Date Details on Construction Materials and Equipment A thoroughly revised, all-inclusive compendium, Construction Databook, Second Edition contains hundreds of tables, specifications, charts, and illustrations covering all of the materials and equipment most frequently used at a typical job site. You'll find easy-to-access, practical information on application, selection, dimensions, and installation of all construction components. New details on sustainable materials and energy-saving options are also included. Ideal for both commercial and residential projects, this one-stop resource will help you run any construction job more efficiently and economically. COVERAGE INCLUDES: •Soils, site utilities, and sitework equipment •Substructures •The building envelope •Carpentry, framing, drywall, and engineered wood projects •Fireproofing and soundproofing •Interior finishes--millwork, laminates, paint, and wall coverings •Doors and windows •Plumbing •Mechanical systems and equipment •Electrical •Useful tables, charts, and formulas Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41577 The ozonation of compounds in water is a complex process. The mechanisms are very complicated, the parameters are many, but the possibilities of developing cost-effective treatment schemes for drinking water and waste water are large. To take advantage of this potential, it is important to know which parameters contribute to the process, which are important, and how they affect the process. Because ozonation is so system dependent, most full-scale applications are first tried out bench-scale. That means designers and manufacturers of treatment systems, researchers, as well as potential industrial operators of ozonation must know not only the fundamentals about the mechanisms of ozonation, but also how to set-up experiments so that the results can be interpreted, extrapolated, and applied. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41517 The primary purpose of writing this book is to give engineering students up-to-date information on building materials. The book has been prepared after referring to a number of text books, references and standards. S.I. units have been used throughout the text as far as possible. This book presents a systematic exposition of basic principles and applications of commonly used materials. Both fabrication and application aspects are discussed. The book would serve as a through text for undergraduate students of civil engineering, architecture and construction technology. Practising engineers, architects and contractors would also find it a valuable reference source. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41425 This book reviews the marine environment, the composition and properties of concrete, history of concrete performance in seawater, causes of deterioration of concrete in the marine environment, selection of materials proportions for durable concrete, concrete practice and repair of marine structures. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=41371 Excellent, can be used at all levels. Comprehensive coverage of fundamentals in a tried and tested format, The book has majority of information required by students in a brief format. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40885 This volume comprehensively addresses the issue of uncertainty in civil engineering, from design to construction. Current engineering practice often leaves uncertainty issues aside, despite the fact that new scientific tools have been developed in the past decades that allow a rational description of uncertainties of all kinds, from model uncertainty to data uncertainty. It is the aim of this volume to take a critical look at current engineering risk concepts in order to raise awareness of uncertainty in numerical computations, shortcomings of a strictly probabilistic safety concept, geotechnical models of failure and their construction implications, actual construction, and legal responsibility. In addition, a number of the new procedures for modelling uncertainty are explained. The book is a result of a collaborate effort of mathematicians, engineers and construction managers who met regularly in a post-graduate seminar at the University of Innsbruck during the past years. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40843 *The only comprehensive reference available on glue-engineered wood composites *Utilizes the International Building Code 2000 throughout *Includes specifications, codes, design issues, application methods, charts and tables, and details never before found in a single reference From the Publisher Winner of Association of American Publisher's 2001 Professional/Scholarly Publishing Division Annual Awards Competition. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40681 This book is intended to be a description of movable bridges of the United States and a comprehensive source of engineering information for bridges of this type. It discusses selection, design, construction, maintenance, inspection, and evaluation of movable bridges. Movable bridges are basically very large machines, so that although this area does not dominate the book, there is a heavy emphasis on mechanical machinery. Structural and electrical issues are discussed, but because a great deal of information in those areas also pertains to many subjects other than movable bridges, their presentation here is limited. Space limitations prevent the more complete examination of several topics in movable bridge engineering that would be of interest to many readers. Other topics that some would have liked to see discussed have been left out altogether. No attempt has been made to present a “cookbook” method of solving problems, not so much due to space limitations as to the belief by the author that each movable bridge is unique and should be designed, constructed, maintained, inspected, and evaluated on that basis. Anyone with a specific movable bridge problem is invited to ask the author for specific assistance. Contact can be made via the Wiley web site (www.wiley.com/go/movablebridge). Any other comments, particularly updates of movable bridge information such as the listing of movable bridges which can also be found at the Wiley web site, are welcome. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40526 Undergraduate and graduate students of civil engineering, architecture, environmental engineering, and environmental science will enjoy reading the book without knowledge or experience in computer science. Especially, several case study works were introduced focusing urban environmental problems in Mega cities in Asian countries. For example, Tokyo, Taipei, Bangkok are monitoring field for environmental research. Regeneration of Topics include state-of-the-art of environmental monitoring and simulation in urban area: hazardous substances, atmospheric movement, coastal hydrology, biological tests, and wastewater. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40258 Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques presents a current treatment of structural modeling for applications in design, research, education, and product development. Providing numerous case studies throughout, the book emphasizes modeling the behavior of reinforced and prestressed concrete and masonry structures.Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques:oConcentrates on the modeling of the true inelastic behavior of structuresoProvides case histories detailing applications of the modeling techniques to real structuresoDiscusses the historical background of model analysis and similitude principles governing the design, testing, and interpretation of modelsoEvaluates the limitations and benefits of elastic modelsoAnalyzes materials for reinforced concrete masonry and steel modelsoAssesses the critical nature of scale effects of model testingoDescribes selected laboratory techniques and loading methodsoContains material on errors as well as the accuracy and reliability of physical modelingoExamines dynamic similitude and modeling techniques for studying dynamic loading of structuresoCovers actual applications of structural modelingThis book serves students in model analysis and experimental methods, professionals manufacturing and testing structural models, as well as professionals testing large or full-scale structures - since the instrumentation techniques and overall approaches for testing large structures are very similar to those used in small-scale modeling w Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=40034 This book provides an overview of the science and technology of chocolate manufacture from cocoa production, through the manufacturing processes, to the sensory, nutrition and health aspects of chocolate consumption. It covers cocoa cultivation and production with special attention paid to cocoa bean composition, genotypic variations in the bean, post-harvest pre-treatments, fermentation and drying processes, and the biochemical basis of these operations. The scientific principles behind industrial chocolate manufacture are outlined with detailed explanations of the various stages of chocolate manufacturing including mixing, refining, conching and tempering. Other topics covered include the chemistry of flavour formation and development during cocoa processing and chocolate manufacture; volatile flavour compounds and their characteristics and identification; sensory descriptions and character; and flavour release and perception in chocolate. The nutritional and health benefits of cocoa and chocolate consumption are also addressed. There is a focus throughout on those factors that influence the flavour and quality characteristics of the finished chocolate and that provide scope for process optimization and improvement. The book is designed to be a desk reference for all those engaged in the business of making and using chocolate worldwide; confectionery and chocolate scientists in industry and academia; students and practising food scientists and technologists; nutrition Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39941 The formation and utilisation of water jets are not human discoveries. As with many other engineering discoveries, the principle was already known and utilised in nature. A process that is comparable with water jetting is the "spitting" of some fish species, namely Colisa chuna, Colisa lalia, and Toxotes jacularix. The latter species uses some type of discontinuous water jets for spitting for feeding. The other species show spit behaviour in case of nest building, fry tending, and owing to excitement. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39938 The basic waterproofing principles presented in Chapter 1—the 90%/1% principle and the 99% principle—are recognized as the most important guides in designing, constructing, and maintaining a waterproof structure. Evidence found in construction failures and presented in lawsuits related to leakage and damage caused by leakage continually reinforces these two founding principles of waterproofing building science. Waterproofing is finally being defined not as an individual system but as a construction process that involves all the exterior building cladding components—not as the responsibility of one individual subcontractor, the waterproofer, but of the entire construction team, from the designer to the contractor to all subcontractors and material suppliers. This new edition includes a new chapter on residential waterproofing, which emphasizes the necessity of treating a home’s exterior as an integrated system acting to prevent water inflation. As in all other types of construction, successful residential construction also must follow the practices set forth throughout this book. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39724 HCM 2000 (Metric units) is a completely revised, updated, and expanded edition that reflects the results of a multiyear, multimillion-dollar research effort by NCHRP, FHWA, TCRP, and TRB. TRB's Committee on Highway Capacity and Quality of Service oversaw development of the manual. The content and format of HCM 2000 incorporate major changes and improvements in analysis methodologies. New to HCM 2000 are a chapter on interchange ramp terminals, sections on the planning uses of the material, and a discussion of the appropriate use of simulation models. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39718 The need to protect groundwater in a concerted way at European Union (EU) level has been highlighted for more than two decades. For a long time, groundwater protection regimes and associated policies have suffered from a lack of overall planning and speci; c instruments which could ensure concerted actions across the EU. Early groundwater legislation (Directive 80/68/EEC) rather narrowly focused on control of emissions of substances from industrial and urban sources, while provisions for control of diffuse sources came later in the legislative picture with the agriculture- and industrial emissions-related directives, and in particular with the Nitrates (96/676/EC) and IPPC (61/96/EC) Directives. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39540 Need to learn about the properties of liquids and gases the pressures and forces they exert? Here's your lifeline! Fluid Mechanics Demystified helps you absorb the essentials of this challenging engineering topic. Written in an easy-to-follow format, this practical guide begins by reviewing basic principles and discussing fluid statics. Next, you'll dive into fluids in motion, integral and differential equations, dimensional analysis, and similitude. Internal, external, and compressible flows are also covered. Hundreds of worked examples and equations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and two final exam, with solutions to all their problems, help reinforce learning. This hands-on, self-teaching text offers: * Numerous figures to illustrate key concepts * Details on Bernoulli's equation and the Reynolds number * Coverage of entrance, laminar, turbulent, open channel, and boundary layer flows * SI units throughout * A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Fluid Mechanics Demystified is your shortcut to understanding this essential engineering subject. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39399 This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Heinz Nixdorf Symposium, IHNS 2010, held in Paderborn, Germany, during April 21-22, 2010, under the title “Changing Paradigms: Advanced Manufacturing and Sustainable Logistics”.The 27 full and two short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 63 submissions. They are grouped in five parts on Supply Chain Management, Production Logistics and Industrial Engineering, Operations Research Techniques, Humanitarian Logistics, and Simulation. The presentation is completed by nine invited key notes from renowned international experts in these fields. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39231 * Comprehensive specialist information for the bridge engineer * Not only covers testing and assessment, but also financial and management issues * Highly illustrated with full colour diagrams and photographs As the emphasis in construction moves from building new bridges to maintenance and rehabilitation of existing stock, bridge management is becoming an increasingly important subject. This is the definitive, single volume reference for professionals and postgraduates, covering the whole gamut of bridge management topics. Highly illustrated and in full colour, this revised and updated second edition has been expanded to include new chapters on deterioration modelling, asset management and the impact of heavy goods vehicles. Including examples of practices and techniques drawn from around the world, this will be an invaluable source for the modern bridge engineer. Dr Michael J. Ryall has worked for over forty years, both in the UK and abroad, in the practice of design and construction of a wide variety of bridges. He has also taught and developed both undergraduate and postgraduate Bridge Engineering courses at the University of Surrey, and run bridge-related courses worldwide. * Updated to focus on current practice and issues * Including the latest monitoring techniques, repair materials and life-cycle cost optimisation strategies * Full colour illustrations throughout Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39077 This market-leading student text covers the design of structural steelwork to BS 5950 Part 1. Representing the subject in two parts, the first deals with design at an elementary level familiarising the reader with BS 5950. The second then proceeds to cover all aspects of the design of whole buildings, highlighting the integration of 'elements' to produce economic, safe structures. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=39075 Summary: Certainly a must-have! Rating: 5 I was required to buy this book for a steel design course, and was annoyed at first with how expensive and bulky this book was, since I assumed we would only be using it for the tables. Once I knew how to use the book, though, I grew quite fond of it. Not only are the tables clearly marked, but the Manual and the commentary in the back were better than our textbook at explaining which equations to use and how to apply them. We now call this book our "Bible" because it has helped and guided us through our steel courses, lol. It was the best money I ever spent on a textbook, and I'm not even considering ever giving the "Bible" up. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38899 Provides a clear basic understanding of the commercial, contractual and statutory matters which affect the life of an engineering project, from feasiblility, through commissioning, to operation. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38850 The capital and installation costs of building services in modern buildings can take up 50% of the total construction budget. For highly serviced buildings such as sports centres, this figure can easily exceed 75%. Services can also take up 15% of a building's volume. Therefore building services cannot be ignored. Architects have learnt to accept and accommodate the increased need for pipes, ducts and cabling encroaching on to their designs. Some with reluctance, not least Louis Kahn when writing in World Architecture in 1964: 'I do not like ducts. I do not like pipes. I hate them so thoroughly, I feel that they have to be given their place. If I just haled them and took no care, I think they would invade the building and completely destroy it.' Not all architects have chosen to compete with the ducting and mechanical plant. Some have followed the examples of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers by integrating it with the construction and making it a feature of the building, viz. the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Lloyds Building in London. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38817 Classify this itsy-bitsy book as a project management guide that isn't a project to read but that distills all the basics for you into a quick thumbnail guide on everything from establishing objectives and keeping to schedules and budgets to providing effective leadership and tackling problems efficiently. Along the way, simple checklists enable you to be fully prepared at every stage, from starting up to closing down, and accessible diagrams and flow charts explore different options for action and provide useful examples. Granted, if you're looking for very specific or in-depth guidance, you may find this book too cursory and general in its approach. But if you're looking for a thumbnail guide to the basics, it'll do you just fine. It's worth mentioning that the book is also part of reference publisher Dorling Kindersley's Essential Managers series--20 itty-bitty li'l books on business and career topics ranging from communication, leadership, and decision making to the management of time, budgets, change, meetings, people, projects, and teams. Combining the For Dummies book series's talent for breaking down a lot of information into bite-size bits and sidebars with Dorling Kindersley's signature design style of crisp, classy graphics on a gleaming white backdrop, they don't represent the cutting edge of business thinking and they don't necessarily reflect any unique individual perspective. Instead, it's as though someone collated the best general thinking on these 20 topi Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38799 This no-nonsense guide will help project managers achieve greater bottom-line performance, dramatically improved team morale, and long-term competitive advantage. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38794 Winner of the 2006 Cleland Award for Literature from Project Management Institute (PMI). Quality is a much mentioned but little employed component of project success. There are many quality books, tools, and training courses on the market oriented toward the manufacturing domain, yet they provide little information of relevance to project managers who work with intellectual processes more than the action details of production. So where does a project manager go for guidance on integrating the quality demanded in project implementation? Right here! Project Quality Management by Kenneth Rose offers project managers a specific, succinct, step-by-step project quality management process not found anywhere else. It gives you an immediate hands-on capability to improve project implementation and customer satisfaction in any project domain and will help maintain cost and schedule constraints to ensure a quality project. This user-friendly guide presents tools and techniques that implement the general methods defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge-Third Edition (PMBOK) published by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and augments those methods with more detailed, hands-on procedures that have been proven through actual practice. Key Features: -Provides project managers an explicit step-by-step quality management process, along with a coherent set of quality tools organized and explained according to their application within this process that ca Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38792 A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO HELP YOU MANAGE ANY PROJECT Getting Started in Project Management Whether working on an international project for a Fortune 500 company or organizing a family reunion, project management is essential to ensure timely and efficient completion of any project. Using their CORE Project Management™ methodology (Collaborative, Open architecture, Results-oriented, Easy-to-use), management consultants Paula Martin and Karen Tate provide a solid foundation for anyone looking to learn or enhance their project management skills. This easy-to-follow and highly accessible guide introduces the four phases of project management–project initiation, planning, execution, and closeout–and what it takes to successfully complete each phase. Besides outlining the project management process, this book teaches you how to utilize the tools that drive it. From using an issue list for planning to creating an effective project team, Getting Started in Project Management provides proven methods for executing any project that comes your way. Quickly learn: * The seven keys to project management success • * Different approaches to the process: directive or participatory project management • * How to assess risk and avoid pitfalls by identifying them early on • * Scheduling and budgeting techniques that will keep your project on time and on the money • Project management is a valuable component of both professional and personal life. Take this oppor Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38786 "The chapters are generally very thorough and clearly written with comprehensive detail. The author uses easy-to-understand analogies where necessary or to provide back up examples to clarify the text ... an excellent resource for students or clients who have little knowledge of the building design process" Eric Johansen, University of Northumbria at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38444 This book deals with a quantitative analysis of environmental issues related to the water quality of natural hydrosystems. More specifically the questions of risk and reliability in water quality are analysed, from the engineering point of view and a methodology is developed to evaluate environmental impacts on rivers, groundwater and coastal areas from wastewater disposal. In a biological environment with many risks and unexpected events, an attempt to apply a rigorous analysis to uncertain and complex environmental issues may appear ambitious, if not utopic. In fact, environmental problems related to water resources are complicated, unstable and difficult to understand. What would be, for example, the effect on algal blooms and eutrophication in a coastal area if the pollutant loads from a river doubled? Even more complicated is the quantitative prediction of coastal water quality from a possible climate change (e.g. doubling of the atmospheric C02). Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=38141 Preparing the second edition of Site Planning and Design Handbook has been enlightening in many ways. Perhaps the greatest surprise was how much the world of land development had changed in only 8 years. I ended the Preface of the first edition with the observation that much of the new design paradigm would be written in the next 25 years and that it was an exciting time to be working in the field. I could not have appreciated how much change there would be in such a short time. Many changes have slipped into the routine of day-to-day work in the rush of the marketplace, but these incremental changes may be the foundation for profound shifts in the way our work is performed and evaluated. As our commitment to a sustainable society takes shape, the design professions are undergoing remarkable change. Since publication of the first edition, a number of states and major cities in the United States have adopted policies requiring green roofs on commercial structures and have committed to practices of increased energy efficiency and sustainable development. Purchasing policies of major companies, cities, and states are beginning to require that LEED-certified design professionals are on design teams and that designers reach back into their supply chains for sustainable products and practices. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37821 A relevant contribution to the area of geotechnical risk assessment, this book addresses the risks present in subterranean works from different perspectives such as "construction and safety", "financing and control" and "exploration and maintenance". The contributors discuss risk assessment and management based on advanced theoretical concepts and on practical experience. They explore lessons learned from failures and accidents, the use of decision aids for tunneling, TBMs on fault zones, vibration design for high speed railway tunnels, hydrogeology in high speed railway tunnels, high profile tunnels currently under development, and more. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37802 Structural Analysis Rules of Thumb provides a comprehensive review of the classical methods of structural analysis and also the recent advances in computer applications. The prefect guide for the Professional Engineer's exam, Williams covers principles of structural analysis to advanced concepts. Methods of analysis are presented in a concise and direct manner and the different methods of approach to a problem are illustrated by specific examples. In addition, the book include the clear and concise approach to the subject and the focus on the most direct solution to a problem. Numerous worked examples are provided to consolidate the readers? understanding of the topics. Structural Analysis Rules of Thumb is perfect for anyone who wishes to have handy reference filled with equations, calculations and modeling instructions as well as candidates studying for professional engineering registration examinations. It will also serve as a refresher course and reference manual for practicing engineers. Registered professional engineers and registered structural Numerous worked examples are provided to consolidate the readers? understanding of the topics Comprehensive coverage of the whole field of structural analysis Supplementary problems are given at the end of each chapter with answers provided at the end of the book Realistic situations encountered in practice and test the reader's ability to apply the concepts presented in the chapter Classical methods of structural an Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37689 A collection of research on the application of heat and thermal technology in food processing. Looks at important issues such as effective measurement and control in thermal processes, modeling and simulation of thermal processes, and emerging thermal technologies. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37634 This collection of over 200 detailed worked exercises adds to and complements the textbook Fluid Mechanics by the same author, and illustrates the teaching material through examples. In the exercises the fundamental concepts of Fluid Mechanics are applied to obtaining the solution of diverse concrete problems, and in doing this the student's skill in the mathematical modeling of practical problems is developed. In addition, 30 challenging questions without detailed solutions have been included, and while lecturers will find these questions suitable for examinations and tests, the student himself can use them to check his understanding of the subject. Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: German Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37586 If you work with concrete, then you need this detailed reference guide. Repairing and rehabilitating concrete is big business, but it is a specialized type of work. Rehab work is not the same as new construction. There are many considerations for protecting existing concrete from damage and bonding new concrete to old concrete properly. You are holding an indispensible tool when it comes to working with the combination of new and old concrete: this book. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37418 The job of the estimator is explained in detail at every key stage, from early cost studies, through the preparation of the estimate, to the creation of budgets for successful tenders. Each step is illustrated with examples and notes, and appropriate technical documentation. Over recent years there have been significant developments in construction management, notably new procurement methods, greater emphasis on innovation and partnering, a greater reliance on cost planning as a methodology, and new developments in both industry and governmental reports and guidance. This new and updated edition of a well-established textbook addresses each of these developments in turn, placing them firmly in the context of a thorough and easy to understand introduction to the roles of the estimator in preparing and winning tenders. Practical approach to estimating from the contractor's point of view Fully up-to-date with new procurement methods Many examples of estimators' notes and documents Table of Contents 1 Organization of the estimating function 1 2 Procurement paths 10 3 Forms of contract 34 4 Tender documentation 46 5 Estimating methods 66 6 Contractor selection and decision to tender 85 7 Project appreciation 100 8 Enquiries to suppliers and sub-contractors 109 9 Tender planning and method statements 117 10 Resource costs - labour, materials and plant 125 11 Unit rate pricing 132 12 Sub-contractors and nominated suppliers 176 13 Flu Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37409 Estimating and tendering from the Contractor's point of view Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37408 This trusted guide has been a national bestseller among Canada's housing professionals for years. The updated version for the latest National Building Code contains new illustrations, sizing tables, planning notes and tips on healthy housing to improve indoor air quality and reduce environmental impact. An indispensable tool for builders, renovators and do-it-yourselfers, covering everything from site excavation to completion. Topics include: concrete work, footings and foundations; framing all parts of the house; roof sheathings; exterior finishes, trims and millwork; plumbing, heating and wiring; vapour and air barriers; insulation, fire and sound control; ventilation; interior wall and ceiling finishes, floor coverings; stairs, eaves, chimneys, and much more. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37407 Project management is the key to any engineering and construction project's success. Now you can learn from the experts real-world tested strategies you can use to lead your projects to on-time, within budget, high quality success stories. Specifics of scheduling, cost estimating and leadership skills are fully detailed. The authors will show you how to organize your project from the very beginning to achieve success. You'll also learn to use win-win negotiation skills during each stage of your project. Real world examples will facilitate your understanding of how to apply every aspect of the material presented in the text. Loaded with forms, checklists and case studies, this invaluable reference is a must for everyone involved with engineering and construction projects. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=37135 An Illustrated Guide to Building Envelope Design and Construction was developed after more than 50 years of combined experience in North America and abroad. The authors present successful principles and practices to minimize water intrusion and related problems that they have learned over time and which have been tested in the field. This information is presented with more than 100 drawings, photos, details, and tables to communicate their findings to people from varied backgrounds and experience levels. This book is intended to be a useful reference to those planning, designing, and constructing buildings in any climate and setting. The authors have written it so that most readers can easily follow the sometimes technical contents. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36985 The Seismic Design Handbook is a primary resource for both researchers and teachers in the field of earthquake-resistant design. The first edition of this handbook was received with much enthusiasm. It is the de-facto textbook for teaching seismic design principles at many major universities. In the United States, UC Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, University of Southern California, SUNY Buffalo, the University of Illinois, Washington University, the University of Texas at Austin, Georgia Tech, Cornell, and the University of Michigan have adopted the text. Abroad, the Imperial College of London and the Israel Institute of Technology are among its adopters. This second edition contains up-to-date information on planning, analysis, and design of earthquake-resistant building structures. Its intention is to provide engineers, architects, developers, and students of structural engineering and architecture with authoritative, yet practical, design information. It bridges the gap between advances in the theories and concepts of seismic design and their implementation in practice. This handbook has been endorsed by the International Conference of Building Officials. It contains a CD-ROM with applicable building code references and recommended practices. Audience: The Seismic Design Handbook is a must for practicing engineers, architects, building officials, developers, teachers, and students in the field of earthquake-resistant building design. Its distinguished panel of contributors Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36933 The FIDIC Form of Contract is used for international civil engineering work and for major international building projects. This major reference, written by a consulting engineer with wide experience in contracts, analyses the rights and obligations of the parties and the allocation of risks. Because the book was first published in 1991, this new edition takes into account recent amendments to the form, the new Supplement to the contract, new case law, and major new material on dispute resolution. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36860 In recent years, many books on earthquake engineering and structural dynamics have been published, however this book fills a niche that exists between more elementary books and books for advanced graduate studies. This book includes many topics encompassing the theory of structural dynamics and the application of this theory regarding earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures. It covers the inelastic design spectrum to structural design; energy dissipation devices; Eurocode; theory of dynamic response of structures; structural dynamics theory; and more. Ideal for readers interested in Dynamics of Structures and Earthquake Engineering. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36744 The proliferation of environmental regulations and subsequent concerns for soil and groundwater pollution has helped the field of hydrogeology evolve from its geologic roots and move from its early hydraulic affiliations with water supply and geotechnical concerns into a more complex discipline. The study of water as an environmental science has drawn froma number of disciplines, including advancedmathematics and computermodeling towater well drilling. As practicing hydrogeologists, we have found ourselves referring to amyriad of sources during our professional activities for consistent definitions. Further, in this search, we have also discovered an evolution in the definition of terms. In response, we have compiled an extensive list of terms typically encountered in the field of hydrogeology. We have endeavored to be as complete as possible without becoming ‘‘a series.’’ This necessitates excluding various subjectwords that, although related, are not directly needed by the practicing hydrogeologist or is better covered ina separate book. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36511 Buried pipes are a highly efficient method of transport. In fact, only open channels are less costly to construct. However, the structural mechanics of buried pipes can be complicated, and imprecisions in the properties of the soil envelope are usually too great to justify lengthy, complicated analyses. Designers and engineers need principles and methods that simplify analysis and maximize their knowledge of the pipe's performance and performance limits.Structural Mechanics of Buried Pipes minimizes complicated theories, breaks through the imprecisions in the properties of soil, and presents principles that simplify analysis and lead to designs of higher performance and safety. With knowledge built on experience, experimentation, and sound principles, the authors guide readers through the design and analysis processes. They use examples based on actual buried structures and analyze a variety of pipe-soil interaction problems. Sound principles, plentiful examples, and a straightforward presentation provide an outstanding framework for hands-on application and an ideal self-study guide. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36471 Composite Construction provides both the practising engineer and student with an understanding of physical behaviour, and the intelligent application of this knowledge in practice. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36286 The book is devoted to structural issues, algorithms, and applications of resource allocation problems in project management. Special emphasis is given to a unifying framework within which a large variety of project scheduling problems can be treated. Those problems involve general temporal constraints among project activities, different types of scarce resources, and a broad class of regular and nonregular objective functions ranging from time-based and financial to resource levelling functions. The diversity of the models proposed allows for covering many features arising in scheduling applications beyond the field of project management such as short-term production planning in the manufacturing or process industries. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36201 The distribution system is a critical component of every drinking water utility. Its primary function is to provide the required water quantity and quality at a suitable pressure, and failure to do so is a serious system deficiency. Water quality may degrade during distribution because of the way water is treated or not treated before it is distributed, chemical and biological reactions that take place in the water during distribution, reactions between the water and distribution system materials, and contamination from external sources that occurs because of main breaks, leaks coupled with hydraulic transients, and improperly maintained storage facilities, among other things. Furthermore, special problems are posed by the utility’s need to maintain suitable water quality at the consumers tap, and the quality changes that occur in consumers’ plumbing, which is not owned or controlled by the utility. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=36023 Fractured reservoirs contain a significant proportion of the global hydrocarbon reserves; however, they commonly exhibit unpredictable and extreme production behaviour. To develop such reservoirs it is necessary to obtain the best understanding possible of the fracture network and its impact on the fluid flow within the reservoir, using the full range of geoscience and engineering datasets available at all scales. This book presents an overview of current techniques and the latest technologies used to understand and exploit fractured reservoirs. The contributions are organized into sections on outcrop analogues, the application of geophysical techniques for fracture detection and imaging, numerical and analogue modelling and case studies from fields in the Middle East, Europe and North America. A number of the case studies also consider ways of assessing uncertainties in fracture geometry description and the implications for effective reservoir management. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35801 This manual provides criteria and guidance for the design of structures to resist the effects of earthquakes. It takes a general approach for the seismic design of buildings, including architectural components, mechanical and electrical equipment supports, some structures other than buildings, and utility systems. Primary emphasis is given to the equivalent static force design procedure. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35796 This volume covers fundamental principles of mechanics, analytic statics, kinematics and kinetics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and rudiments of analytic geometry. The book is written clearly and in the simplest language possible, so as to make them readily understood by all students. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35768 This concise single volume introduction to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber, masonry and composites gives up to date design principles and guidance are given in line with both British Standards and Eurocodes. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35683 Der Baustoff Sichtbeton wird umfassend und praxisnah dargestellt. Neben Grundlagen der Baustofftechnologie, detaillierten Planungs-, Ausschreibungs- und Einbauhinweisen und Kommentierungen der relevanten Regelwerke erhalten Planer und ausfuhrende Firmen wertvolle Tipps fur den fachgerechten Umgang mit diesem Baustoff, der in den letzten Jahren wieder vermehrt eingesetzt wird. Buchruckseite Hochwertige Sichtbetonflachen entstehen, wenn sich qualifizierte Gestaltung, Planung, Baustofftechnik und Baubetrieb erfolgreich verbinden. Der vorliegende Atlas gibt eine umfassende und praxisnahe Darstellung zum Baustoff Sichtbeton. Neben Grundlagen der Baustofftechnologie, Planungs-, Ausschreibungs- und Einbauhinweisen erhalten Planer und ausfuhrende Firmen wertvolle Tipps fur den fachgerechten Umgang mit dem Baustoff. Das Buch enthalt dazu eine Sammlung zahlreicher Beispiele aktueller Sichtbetonbauten. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35629 In engineering contexts, random sets are useful when there is scarce or imprecise information as well as when a model for the engineering system is imprecise (e.g., discretization errors, different competing models, upper and lower bounds in limit analysis). Random sets generalize the concept of random variables from point measures to set measures; equivalently, they embody a convex set of probability measures. Taking an engineering approach rather than a mathematical one, Random Sets in Civil Engineering is a gentle introduction to the subject that does not require advanced mathematical knowledge. Basic ideas and methods are presented and demonstrated with the aid of simple worked-out examples and suggested problems. Connections are clarified to the more general theory of imprecise probabilities and to other non classical models of uncertainty and approximate reasoning in decision making (e.g., fuzzy sets and evidence theory). The book serves as a reference for practicing engineers involved in planning, design, construction and management of civil infrastructures, as well as a graduate-level textbook. Readers interested in uncertainty modelling will find general solutions and algorithms, which may also be applied to problems in other fields beyond engineering. In the second volume of the book (to be planned in the future), the application of the new methods is demonstrated for selected examples with real case-histories from civil engineering: reliability analysis of Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35451 The second edition of the "Handbook of Road Safety Measures" (previously published in 2004) gives state-of-the-art summaries of current knowledge regarding the effects of 128 road safety measures. It covers all areas of road safety including: traffic control; vehicle inspection; driver training; publicity campaigns; police enforcement; and, general policy instruments. With many original chapters revised and several new ones added, extra topics covered in this edition include: post-accident care; DUI legislation and enforcement; environmental zones; and speed cameras. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35359 How does a city obtain water, gas, and electricity? Where do these services come from? How are they transported? The answer is infrastructure, or the inner, and sometimes invisible, workings of the city. Roads, railroads, bridges, telephone wires, and power lines are visible elements of the infrastructure; sewers, plumbing pipes, wires, tunnels, cables, and sometimes rails are usually buried underground or hidden behind walls. Engineering the City tells the fascinating story of infrastructure as it developed through history along with the growth of cities. Experiments, games, and construction diagrams show how these structures are built, how they work, and how they affect the environment of the city and the land outside it. Summary: A must-have! Rating: 5 I totally agree with the previous reviewer; this is a fun book to read with your kids and do the activies together. It's also perfect for those awkward moments when they ask you a question like, "how does a road work?" and you don't exactly know the answer. It spells out everything in an easy-to-understand way. Summary: Engineering in the City-- a Dad's review Rating: 5 I have an 8 year old son who is seriously addicted to Lego building blocks and anything else that can be built. I am also a cub scout den leader and that makes me pretty good at understanding what 8 and 9 year old boys like. They like this book! It answers some basic questions, that very subtley pre some basic engineering principles. What is Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35335 Hydraulic structures and river works are essential for the development of countries. This is more significant in the millennium development goals owing to scarcity of water for the ever-increasing population of the world. The objective of this conference is to bring together researchers and practitioners to exchange views and experiences on hydraulics of structures associated with rivers and dams. It is further hoped and anticipated that this would lead to a state of the art of the current practice to improve design of hydraulicstructures especially in developing countries. Not overlooking the ever growing need for more enhanced and profound non-structural approaches in water resources management issues, it is deliberated that through such a conference the wealth of knowledge and experience in the field would be shared and the structural aspect of water resources management is given its deserved share in sustainable development of infra-structure. In this respect it is hoped that series of specialised conferences of this nature will continue to be held in future. Hydraulic researchers had been leading air-water flow studies until the mid-1950s. Since progresses have been dominated by multiphase flow experts despite the relevance of “white water” phenomena to hydraulic engineering. In this lecture the writer reviews the basic mechanisms of air entrainment: singular aeration and interfacial entrainment. The relevant instrumentation and data processing technique are detailed. La Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35057 Tunnelling is an exciting and rapidly evolving technology. Pioneering processes are commonplace and innovative thinking continues to rewrite the rules. In civil engineering, tunnelling is one of the few areas where new horizons are constantly being discovered. As rock mechanics is less developed and less known than soil mechanics, the principles of this young discipline are included in this book. I also attempted to integrate theoretical and practical viewpoints, since I consider both of them indispensable to engineering. The often encountered attitude of practitioners to blame theory (and vice versa) is regrettable. The theory addressed here refers to the mechanics of soil/rock behaviour and its interaction with the various support structures. Some chapters of the book aim at the description of planning and construction processes and, thus, need no reference to theory. Some other chapters contain both, practical and theoretical aspects. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=35052 The focus of this report is on structural aspects of designing or evaluating buildings for blast resistance. Generally this involves quantifying the blast overpressures that could result from accidental explosions, establishing the design blast loads from these overpressures, setting the structural performance requirements, and designing the building structure to withstand these loads within the required performance limits. Blast resistant design, or the structural strengthening of buildings, is one of the measures an owner may employ to minimize the risk to people and facilities from the hazards of accidental explosions in a plant. Other mitigative or preventive measures, including siting (adequate spacing from potential explosion hazards) and hazard reduction (inventory and process controls, occupancy limitations, etc.), arc not covered in this report. This report is intended to be a Slate-of-thc-Practice set of guidelines. The recommendations provided are based on published information and actual design. A review of current practice, internal company standards, published documents, and the current work of related groups was conducted The report includes a list of references to provide additional information. The reference list emphasizes an emphasis on readily available commercial publications and government reports. Because of their relevance to this report, several publications deserve mention here. Two widely used documents dealing generally with blast resistant design Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=34871 This book is aimed at all engineers and architects involved in the design of building structures, and should enable them to have a better understanding of their own and their client's responsibilities in providing buildings which, in the event of an explosion, minimize damage to people and property. Following this introduction putting the subject in context, the book starts with some basic guidelines for enhancing the resilience of buildings to blast loading (Chapter 2). An explanation of the nature of explosions and the mechanism of blast waves in free air is then given. This leads to a discussion of the loading that explosions place on structures, both inside and out, and the concept of an idealized loading is introduced (Chapter 3). The response of buildings, people and equipment to blast loading is illustrated. A method of analysis is suggested whereby the strain energy absorbed is equated to the work done or kinetic energy imparted and the structure reduced to a single degree of freedom (Chapter 4). Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=34855 In the last few years, remarkable technological advances have been achieved in bridge engineering technology. These cover a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from design, maintenance, and rehabilitation methodologies to material and monitoring innovations. The Fourth New York City Bridge Conference was distinguished for its global impact. This book contains a selected number of papers that were presented at the conference. These papers are valuable contributions to the body of knowledge in bridge engineering technology. Along with the contributions by prominent bridge engineering professionals from the United States, this excellent collection of papers will assure the archival quality of this book. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=34401 Contains extracts from recent research programs and presents the latest techniques and ideas. Enables engineers to identify and overcome the many problems associated with concreting in both fresh and sea water. Focuses on the major factors influencing long term durability of concrete in the underwater environment. Discusses inspection, evaluation of defects and methods of repair for existing underwater structures. No Mirrors Pls. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=34242 Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena - they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the impact of these effects on foundations, buildings, structures, the infrastructure, and even their social and economic impact. The Earthquake Engineering Handbook is a comprehensive resource that covers the spectrum of topics relevant to designing for and mitigating earthquakes. In it, international experts present engineering practices, research, and developments in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim countries. The emphasis is on professional applications, with discussion ranging from basic dynamics and geoscience to new technologies intended to avoid rather than resist the forces of earthquakes. Covering both traditional and innovative practices, the Earthquake Engineering Handbook is the first professional reference that brings together all of earthquake engineering's many facets. Formulas, tables, and illustrations give immediate answers to questions arising in practice, and summaries of the essential elements of each topic paint a global picture from which readers can develop understanding and the ability to think beyond the results presented. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=34224 A senior level text/reference introduction to Structural Dynamics as taught in Chemical Engineering departments. Covers latest information on Earthquake Engineering. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=34195 "It is an extremely well written and illustrated book that is easy to read. It will be bought and used by a wide range of engineers from students to the qualified, and by a wide range of professions." - ENGINEERING WORLD "An excellent book... written with wit and clarity, it should be read eagerly by the managing director as well as the engineering trainee." - THE ENGINEER "To anyone involved in project work it is a book worth investing in." - PRODUCTION ENGINEER Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=34192 "Their writing style is informal, the material is easily accessible and studiously avoids excessive mathematical detail...the book is richly illustrated with line drawings...14 beautiful colour plates...Professor Nakayama is one of the world's leading authorities in flow visualisation." Flow Measurement and Instrumentation. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=33715 Presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation of temporary excavation shoring and earth retention systems used to construct permanent facilities inside them. These systems are used to construct underground pipelines, tunnels, tank and storage facilities, foundations and structures. Each chapter presents a shoring system type description, how it is constructed, equipment requirements, cost analysis, etc. Safety, inspection and testing codes and methods included throughout. Summary: Earth Retention Systems Handbook Rating: 4 A good practical handbook. It is a good reference book for both geotechnical and structural engineers. Summary: great book! really a bible! Rating: 5 this book is really great! it covers a lot of techniques and methods that are otherwise dispersed in magazines and companies, and that are rarely classified. it offers a section on design, monitoring, tables and software, for micropiles to anchor to sheet piles. i have no words. a great thanks to the author and the editor, for your contribution to the diffusion of knowledge. Read more...
]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:49:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.in/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=33597 This book explains the metallurgy of steel and its heat treatment for non-metallurgists. It starts from simple concepts_beginning at the level of high-school chemisty classes_and building to more complex concepts involved in heat treatment of most all types of steel as well as cast iron. This book is THE practicle primer on steel metallurgy for those who heat, forge, or machine steel. Summary: A must for knifemakers Rating: 5 Consider this the Cliff Notes of steel metalurgy. It is an invaluable resource for those of us who make knives and other cutting tools. Forging and grinding a great looking knife with good geometry isn't even half of the story; manipulating the crystalin structure of the steel with heat is at least 75% of it. Steel sellection counts somewhat less. This book gives a good "in depth overview" of what steel and other ferrous alloys are, what their properties are, and how those properties can be used and manipulated. It gives an understanding of what is happening to the steel, not just a cookbook intruction of starting at point A and proceeding to the finished product. It gives knowledge of what to do when the cookbook fails and how to modify the instructions to make things come out better. It allows technique to evolve into art. Read more...
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