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Books : Professional & Technical : Engineering : Civil : Construction : Materials
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The comprehensive guide to construction tolerances, newly revised and updated
How much may a steel frame be out of plumb? What are the expected variations of a precast concrete panel? What is required to successfully detail finish materials on masonry?
Updating and expanding on its popular first edition, the Handbook of Construction Tolerances, Second Edition remains the only comprehensive reference to the thousands of industry standard tolerances for the manufacture, fabrication, and installation of construction materials and components-- including all-important accumulated dimensional variations.
Covering new materials and techniques developed since the book was first published, the Second Edition of this easy-to-use reference features:
* More than 100 drawings illustrating the tolerance concepts
* New sections on measuring compliance with tolerance standards; right-of-way construction; autoclaved aerated concrete; tilt-up concrete panels; interior stone wall cladding; structural insulated panels; decorative architectural glass; laminated architectural flat glass and bent glass
* New guidelines on how to incorporate tolerance requirements in drawings and specifications
* New information on how to apply tolerance information during contract administration
With the Handbook, architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers, lawyers, and other
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From start to finish, Mann tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into the creation of the tallest building in the world for the time. Fascinating profiles describe the individuals who dreamed of and built this architectural marvel. Archival photographs recreate the heady world of the steelworkers out on the girders, high above the city streets.
Wonders of the World series
The winner of numerous awards, this series is renowned for Elizabeth Mann's ability to convey adventure and excitement while revealing technical information in engaging and easily understood language. The illustrations are lavishly realistic and accurate in detail but do not ignore the human element. Outstanding in the genre, these books are sure to bring even the most indifferent young reader into the worlds of history, geography, and architecture.
"One of the ten best non-fiction series for young readers."
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The sixth edition of this comprehensive textbook provides the same philosophical approach that has gained wide acceptance since the first edition was published in 1965. The strength and behavior of concrete elements are treated with the primary objective of explaining and justifying the rules and formulas of the ACI Building Code. The treatment is incorporated into the chapters in such a way that the reader may study the concepts in a logical sequence in detail or merely accept a qualitative explanation and proceed directly to the design process using the ACI Code.
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The definitive text in the field, thoroughly updated and expanded
Hailed by professionals around the world as the definitive text on the subject, Cold-Formed Steel Design is an indispensable resource for all who design for and work with cold-formed steel. No other book provides such exhaustive coverage of both the theory and practice of cold-formed steel construction. Updated and expanded to reflect all the important developments that have occurred in the field over the past decade, this Third Edition of the classic text provides you with more of the detailed, up-to-the-minute technical information and expert guidance you need to make optimum use of this incredibly versatile material for building construction.
Wei-Wen Yu, an internationally respected authority in the field, draws upon decades of experience in cold-formed steel design, research, teaching, and development of design specifications to provide guidance on all practical aspects of cold-formed steel design for manufacturing, civil engineering, and building applications. Throughout the book, he describes the structural behavior of cold-formed steel members and connections from both the theoretical and experimental perspectives, and discusses the rationale behind the AISI design provisions. Cold-Formed Steel Design, Third Edition features complete coverage of:
* AISI 1996 cold-formed steel design specification with the 1
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This handsome book explores dry-stacked stonework, the perfect craft for any homeowner with a yard or garden. With a few basic tools, a pile of stone, and this book, anyone can create stone walls, benches, paths and patios, culverts, steps, and more. How-to color photos and fine illustrations depict every critical step, and a wealth of color photography offers plenty of inspiration.
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A comprehensive Sourcebook containing over 900 individual listings of building products and services. Timber framing, Log building, Strawbale construction, Clay infill systems, Natural building, Design & Planing, Tools and equipment, Natural building products, Traditional building crafts and Sustainable wood suppliers and more are included.
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The only reference to all important structural engineering principles and design techniques, this best-selling, internationally renowned handbook is updated for current standard specifications and codes (including the 1994 AASHTO specifications) and the latest design developments. Contributions from structural engineers discuss a broad range of vital topics. Concise, practical and user-friendly, this one-of-a-kind resource gives you not only up-to-the-minute information on the planning, design, and construction of a variety of engineered structures, but also practical examples and detailed descriptions of design procedures.
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This manual is intended to provide Standards and corresponding guidelines for the erection of plant-produced precast and prestressed concrete products, and to establish a level of quality that will be recognized and respected by the construction industry.
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This highly regarded book provides a thorough introduction to the techniques of modern plastering, as well as coverage of obsolete practices for the purposes of restoration and conservation work.With entries listed in alphabetical order for easy use, this book is essential for the apprentice plasterer. It also enables the more experienced plasterer to quickly locate information on finer points.
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This work provides a straightforward introduction to the principles and methods of design for concrete structures. It is directed primarily at students and young designers who require understanding of the basic theory and a concise guide to design procedures. The theory and practice described in the book are of a fundamental nature and will be of use internationally. Limit state concepts are used, and the calculations are in SI units throughout. The principal aim of the fifth edition has been to update the text to incorporate changes and amendments introduced in the 1997 version of BS8110 and to include new material such as pile cap design. A complete new chapter on composite construction has been introduced. Important equations that have been derived within the text are highlighted by an asterix adjacent to the equation number.
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This classic manual on structural steel design provides a major source of reference for structural engineers and fabricators working with the leading construction material. Based fully on the concepts of limit state design, the manual has been revised to take account of the 2000 revisions to BS 5950. It also looks at new developments in structural steel, environmental issues and outlines the main requirements of the Eurocode on structural steel.
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Concrete is the most widely used modern building material, yet despite this there are still many problems in ascertaining concrete durability, performance, repair and maintenance. In particular, considerable sums are being spent on the repair and maintenance of concrete structures and elements, and central to this is a requirement for accurate and diagnostic testing of concrete and cementitious materials. The new edition of this successful book is a careful revision which takes into account the trends and developments in concrete testing assessment, repair and maintenance that have occurred since publication of the first edition. New sections provide a more thorough treatment of partially destructive test methods, and provide a full description of tests which are aimed at assessing the integrity, durability and performance of concrete structures.
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For courses in Construction Materials, Soils Engineering, Highway Construction, and Concrete.Using practical levels of mathematics, language, and theory, this text provides a clear, concise user-friendly introduction to the most current civil engineering and highway construction materials -- including soils, aggregates, asphalt mixtures, portland cement concrete, and other pavement materials.
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Draw and detail exterior walls with ease Accurately specifying and designing exterior walls can challenge even experieced architects. That's why you need Fred Nashed's Time-Saver Details for Exterior Wall Design. The most comprehensive single source available for hassle-free exterior wall construction, this plain-language guide offers easy-to-follow strategies for calculating loads and stresses--ranging from concrete and steel bearing walls to glass curtains--as well as expert tips and techniques for avoiding common problems and pitfalls. Regardless of your experience, you'll find authoritative data you can use right away to solve virtually any design challenge, such as: cost, durability, redundancy, and maintenance issues; selecting the most suitable products and systems; types of walls and windows; pros and cons of common wall assemblies; drafting methodology; defelection on wall panel and window frames; and much more.
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This is a practical "how-to-guide" to all aspects of masonry used in all types of structures. It covers raw materials, manufacturing processes, and structural application to building codes and specifications. This updated edition includes modifications to numerous ASTM Standards.