Civil engineering, surveying and building

A comprehensive practical manual for professionals and self-builders, this innovative book explains the many benefits of building with hempcrete.

The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags.

For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.

Construction project manager responsibilities focus on the efficient and effective running of a construction project.

This book sets out the basic principles of composite construction with reference to beams, slabs, columns and frames, and their applications to building structures.

Honorable Mention, Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Professional Publishing Maurice Schwartz, Editor of the much acclaimed Encyclopedia of Beaches and Coastal Environments (Hutchinson Ross, 1982) has now brought forth a new volume with a fresh interdisciplinary approach that includes geomorphology, ecology, engineering, technology, oceanography, and human activities as they relate to coasts.

A cost engineer is responsible for projecting cost and expense reports for the production process, identifying and mitigating risks, and developing strategic techniques to reduce excessive financial loss for project buildings.

Measuring the long-term durability of new types of concrete and concrete technologies is crucial to their acceptance in the marketplace.

Cogeneration can now turn up to 90% of the fuel burned into usable energy - compared to just 52% of the fuel typically burned in the local power plant and in a separate existing hot water heating system.

The security and economic stability of many nations and multinational oil companies are highly dependent on the safe and uninterrupted operation of their oil, gas and chemical facilities.

Build economical and resilient earthbag structures using simple tools and techniques.

Anchors are primarily used in the construction of foundations of earth-supported and earth-retaining structures.

Build your home the 'green' way to reduce running costs, be more self-sufficient and create a more comfortable home.

The key principles of designing a pleasant, comfortable and healthy eco-home, with a foreword written by HRH The Prince of Wales, now King Charles III.

A comprehensive study of the oyster shell building material of the South Carolina LowcountryBeaufort, South Carolina,is well known for its historical architecture, but perhaps none is quite as remarkable as those edifices formed by tabby, sometimes called coastal concrete, comprising a mixture of lime, sand, water, and oyster shells.

Cet ouvrage fait la synthèse de nombreuses années d'expériences en dosimétrie et techniques de protection contre l’exposition externe, aussi bien dans le domaine industriel que médical.

"e;Analytic Element Method"e; (AEM) assembles a broad range of mathematical and computational approaches to solve important problems in engineering and science.

Rubber Seals for Fluid and Hydraulic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the manufacturing and applications of rubber seals, with essential coverage for industry sectors including aviation, oil drilling and the automotive industry.

Everything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and cold climates.

'As we move towards the 2016 zero carbon target in house building, Passivhaus construction looks like becoming not just popular in the UK, but commonplace.

A comprehensive practical manual for professionals and self-builders, this innovative book explains the many benefits of building with hempcrete.

A comprehensive practical manual for professionals and self-builders, this innovative book explains the many benefits of building with hempcrete.

An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes.

Grid beam is a modular, reusable building system that is fast, easy, affordable and virtually goof-proof.

Design a rainwater harvesting system for any home in any climate.

Hints & Tips for the Practical Plumber is a unique and essential guide for all plumbing students leaving college and plumbers wanting to set up on their own, and can even be used to help complete the NVQ2 qualification.

An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes.

'As we move towards the 2016 zero carbon target in house building, Passivhaus construction looks like becoming not just popular in the UK, but commonplace.

the definitive guide to the theory and practice of water treatment engineering THIS NEWLY REVISED EDITION of the classic reference provides complete, up-to-date coverage of both theory and practice of water treatment system design.

This book is dedicated to all of the friendships that I've been fortunate to share in my association with my fire service family.

Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)systems are omnipresent in modern buildings.

For builders of natural homes (straw bale, cob, adobe, rammed earth, and other natural materials), this unique step-by-step guide takes the confusion out of choosing, mixing, and applying natural plasters.

Down and dirty - a complete step-by-step guide to making, installing and living with beautiful, all-natural earthen floors Poor heat and moisture management are the enemies of durable, comfortable, and efficient housing, and good building design and construction starts with a solid understanding of good building science.

A comprehensive guide to building green on any budget.

The only comprehensive, illustrated, step-by-step guide to building with earthbags.

An updated, fully revised, full-colour edition of the definitive manual on building with straw bales, described by Grand Designs as an 'essential guide'.

This book was written specifically for boiler plan operators and supervisors who want to learn how to lower plant operating costs, as well as how to operate plants of all types and sizes more wisely.

Grid beam is a modular, reusable building system that is fast, easy, affordable and virtually goof-proof.

An exploration into the history of our collective response to the challenges of extreme weather conditions and climate.

Rubber Seals for Fluid and Hydraulic Systems is a comprehensive guide to the manufacturing and applications of rubber seals, with essential coverage for industry sectors including aviation, oil drilling and the automotive industry.