For many years the author has been interested in the widespread use of clays in industry and the problems encountered in engineering construction because of the varying properties of clays and soil…
How often one can stand before a piece of spoiled paintwork or lacquering well knowing that the work had been carried out with great care and skill! Yet there are the cracks, the dis-colouration, t…
The book you’re looking for is likely “Basic Engineering Calculations for Contractors” by August W. Domel. This book is a valuable resource for contractors, project managers, and construction…
In general, limitations in properties of existing materials are major factors limiting our ability to meet such modern needs as more efficient power sources. Scientists have the knowledge to concep…
No longer just a buzzword, sustainable construction is going mainstream-and soon will be the norm. Revised to reflect the latest developments of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Ener…
Organisatie-ontwikkeling in Het Bouwbedrijf" biedt een uitgebreide analyse van de processen en strategieën die nodig zijn voor effectieve organisatieontwikkeling binnen de bouwsector. Dit boek ond…
THIS book is one of a series intended for the individual use of students in those secondary technical schools which have chosen "building" as the industrial background for their scheme of education…
"Communication within project-based environments presents special challenges. This is especially true within the construction industry, where interaction tends to be characterised by unfamiliar gro…
Materials of Construction" offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse range of materials used in modern building practices. This text examines the properties, applications, and sustainability of…
Noise Control: From Concept to Application presents the basic principles of noise control and their practical application to real problems. Numerous examples are worked out in detail and are used t…