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_Smart_Materials and_Technologies-_For the_Architecture and_Design_Professions
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6938″]Today, architects and designers are beginning to look toward developments in new“smart” or “intelligent” materials and technologies for solutions to long-standing problemsin building design. However, these new materials have so far been applied in a diversebut largely idiosyncratic nature, because relatively few architects have access toinformation about the types or properties of these new…
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_Principles of_Corrosion_Engineering and_Corrosion_Control
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6737″] Corrosion is a huge issue for materials, mechanical, civil and petrochemical engineers. With comprehensive coverage of the principles of corrosion engineering, this book is a one-stop text and reference for students and practicing corrosion engineers. Highly illustrated, with worked examples and definitions, it covers basic corrosion principles, and more advanced information for postgraduate…
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_National_Design_Specifications_Supplement 2005_Design_Values for_Wood_Construction 2005
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6653″] This Supplement is an integral part of the National Design Specification® (NDS®) for Wood Construction, 2005 Edition. It provides reference design values for structural sawn lumber and structural glued laminated timber.
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_Wood_Frame_Construction_Manual
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_Timber_Designers’_Manual 3rd Ed
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6636″] This major reference manual covers both overall and detail design of structural timber, including aspects such as shear deflection, creep, dynamic and lateral stability considerations for flexural members. It has been substantially revised to take account of changes since the last edition, nearly 20 years ago, and to include the latest revision of…
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_Understanding_Wood_A_Craftsman’s_Guide to_Wood_Technology
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6631″] This is the definitive book on characteristics of wood. The first edition of Understanding Wood was published in 1980 and has since sold more than 130,000 copies. It is widely held as a definitive reference work and the cornerstone of every woodworker’s library. Now, Bruce Hoadley’s comprehensive guide to wood technology has been revised and updated in…
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The _Timber_Framing_Book
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6585″]This is a thorough and profusely illustrated guide to building a timber-frame house. Grounded in ancient tradition, timber-frame construction is admirably suited to fulfill today’s need for durable, energy-efficient housing and other building needs. First published in 1977, this book is now in its ninth printing and is established as a classic in the…
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_Timber in_Excavations
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_Timber_Engineering
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6576″] Timber construction is one of the most prevalent methods of constructing buildings in North America and an increasingly significant method of construction in Europe and the rest of the world. Timber Engineering deals not only with the structural aspects of timber construction, structural components, joints and systems based on solid timber and engineered wood products,…
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_Systems in_ Timber_Engineering
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6566″]An indispensable standard work for everyone involved in building with wood. This work uses plans, schematic drawings, and pictures to show the current and forward-looking state of the technology as applied in Switzerland, a leading country in the field of timber construction.
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_Timber_Construction_Details_Products_Case Studies _Detail Praxis)
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6558″] New materials and stricter energy-efficiency requirements have brought about radical changes in timber construction in recent years. Whether built on site or pre-fabricated, this publication provides a concise survey of modern timber construction, the materials and their applications.
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_Structural_ Timber_ Design to_ Eurocode 5
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6554″] Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 is a comprehensive book which provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with detailed information and in-depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for buildings in Eurocode 5 – Part 1-1. It will also be of interest to undergraduate and…
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THE OPEN TIMBER CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM
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_Timber_Designers_Manual
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6544″] This major reference manual covers both overall and detail design of structural timber, including aspects such as shear deflection, creep, dynamic and lateral stability considerations for flexural members. It has been substantially revised to take account of changes since the last edition, nearly 20 years ago, and to include the latest revision of…
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_Structural_ Timber_Design
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6539″]Structural Timber Design is a comprehensive textbook that provides students of building and civil engineering courses with a wealth of information and in-depth guidance on design methods to the recently revised BS 5268 : Part 2 and the proposed Eurocode 5. It is also an invaluable reference source and design aid for practising engineers and…
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_Adhesives in_Civil_Engineering
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6528″] Recent advances in adhesive technology have led to a rapid growth in the use of adhesives in load-bearing joints in civil engineering applications such as buildings and bridges. In many cases, the use of adhesives can prove more convenient, less expensive, stronger, and more durable than traditional methods of joining. This book provides…
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_Concrete_Pavement_Design,_Construction, and_Performance
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6519″] Addressing the interactions between the different design and construction variables and techniques this book illustrates best practices for constructing economical, long life concrete pavements. The book proceeds in much the same way as a pavement construction project. First, different alternatives for concrete pavement solutions are outlined. The desired performance and behaviour parameters are…
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_Aluminium_Design and_Construction
[ebook_store ebook_id=”6488″] Provides a practical design guide to the structural use of aluminium. The first chapters outline basic aluminium technology and the advantages of using aluminium in many structural applications. The major part of the book deals with structural design and presents very clear guidance for designers, with numerous diagrams, charts and examples.