This book includes examinations of the role of full-scale buildings in the development of structural design methods and recommendations on improved construction practice and safety of building occu…
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…
In the years since this book's first and second editions were published, construction management (CM) has become a generally accepted alternative to traditional construction contracting procedures.…
It is hoped that this book together with Volume I will provide a complete treatise on the properties, behaviour and testing of concrete and its constituent materials, the production of concrete and…
It is difficult to acknowledge the origin of all the material used in this book. In part, the book was written from notes accumulated years ago while preparing lectures for students at the Detroit …
The green building movement has come a long way in a short time. Responding to this exponential growth, with its attendant technological as well as aesthetic developments, Sustainable Construction:…
Textiles, polymers and compositer are increasingly being utilised within the building industry. This pioneering text provides a concise and representative overview of the opportunities available fo…
The book presents an overview of equipment choices, costs, and controls, introduces basic components such as engines and support systems that apply to practically all construction equipment, and gr…
Buildings don't just appear. While the aesthetics and theory of architecture have their glamour, architecture would not exist without the hands-on, nuts-and-bolts process of construction. Construct…
This book serves as a comprehensive resource for engineers and builders preparing for examinations related to reinforced concrete foundations. It covers essential topics such as design principles, …