Structural Design for Fire Safety by Andrew H. Buchanan and Anthony K. Abu is a comprehensive guide on structural fire engineering. The second edition of this book, published in 2017, includes upda…
Aerated concrete is a lightweight, cellular material consisting of cement and/or lime and sand or other silicious material. It is made by either a physical or a chemical process during which either…
The book you’re looking for is titled “Modeling, Design, and Optimization of Net-Zero Energy Buildings”, edited by Andreas Athienitis and William O’Brien. This book provides a comprehensive…
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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…
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Most of the developing countries including India have their own peculiar problems related to the building industry owing to geoclimatic and regional variations and user requirements. For example, I…
The regulation of buildings in New York City is not spectacular or controversial but public attention and controversy are not themselves the measure of importance of a governmental process. Many of…
This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building related deterioration, identify sound treatment options and solutions, …