This classic reference -- the bible of the field since 1939 -- has been completely updated for this new Fourth Edition, with typically unsurpassed coverage of water treatment plant design topics. L…
This is a fully revised edition of the UK's leading textbook on the law governing construction contracts and the management and administration of those contracts. Although the legal principles invo…
All experienced architects and drafters understand the importance of proper detailing. They also know the difficulty of fully detailing projects within given time and budget constraints. This book …
Designers of the built environment have much to learn from nature and Industrial ecology as they focus increasingly on green or sustainable construction. Natural systems are the ideal model not onl…
FIDIC Red Book is a practical guide for anyone involved in preparing, administering, or contributing to the FIDIC suite of contracts, 2017 edition. Designed as a companion for both the first-time a…
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"Analysis and Design of Shallow and Deep Foundations is a significant new resource to the engineering principles used in the analysis and design of both shallow and deep, load-bearing foundations f…
With a focus on how to apply proven Green Building Technology to the design and energy use of a building, the ASHRAE GreenGuide provides mechanical engineers, architects, and construction engineers…
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Full-Scale Testing and Foundation Design, GSP 227, honors Bengt H. Fellenius, Dr.Tech., P.Eng., for his noteworthy efforts to advance foundation engineering research, design, construction, and test…