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Understanding Construction eBook Series

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  • Understanding Building Failures

    by James Douglas, Bill Ransom ...
    Series series Understanding Construction
    Building defects still continue to plague the construction industry. The lessons learned over the last forty years have not been fully applied. Many new or refurbished buildings still leak or crack. Lack of awareness by designers and installers as to the main mechanisms that trigger such failures remains a problem for the industry.Investigating and rectifying building failures form a major part of ... Read more

    $82.99 USD

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    Nineteenth-century building advice that is eminently practical in the twenty-first century. 330 b/w illustrations ... Read more

    $9.95 USD

  • Advanced AutoCAD® 2016 Exercise Workbook

    by Cheryl R. Shrock, Steve Heather ...
    This is the right book for users who liked the author’s “Beginning AutoCAD” workbook and want to learn more about AutoCAD’s features, including Xref, Attributes, and 3D solids. This clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text is totally updated for AutoCAD 2016 and 2016 LT, and it offers several new and improved features. All exercises are easy to print on standard 8 ½" x 11" paper. For use with the ... Read more

    $50.99 USD

  • Estimating for Building & Civil Engineering Work

    by John Williams, Spence Gedes ...
    It deals in a practical and reasonable way with many of the estimating problems which can arise where building and civil engineering works are carried out and to include comprehensive estimating data within the guidelines of good practice. The early part of the book has been completely rewritten to contain chapters useful to students and practitioners alike for the development of the estimating ... Read more

    $171.99 USD

  • Machine Shop Trade Secrets

    Second Edition

    by James Harvey ...
    Written by an experienced machinist and plastic injection mold maker, this groundbreaking manual will have users thinking and producing like experienced machinists. Machine Shop Trade Secrets provides practical “how-to” information that can immediately be put to use to improve ones machining skills, craftsmanship, and productivity. It is sure to be used and referred to time and again.Users will ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Beginning AutoCAD® 2015

    by Cheryl R. Shrock, Steve Heather ...
    This is the right book for users if they’re new to AutoCAD or want to brush up on the basics, they’re looking for a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text, or they want to learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. All exercises print easily on a standard 8 ½” x 11” printer. For use with the PC version of AutoCAD 2015 only.New Features include …· The “New Tab” page containing two sliding content frames – ... Read more

    $50.99 USD

  • Roman Building Techniques

    by Tony Rook ...
    Building and architecture flourished throughout the Roman Empire. The Romans discovered new techniques to solve problems but also to impress the world. They built aqueducts to bring water into their cities and towns, grand baths for cleansing and socialising, and elaborate villas for the cream of their society. In this book, scientist and archaeologist Tony Rook takes the reader through Roman ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Acoustics and Noise Control

    by R J Peters ...
    Acoustics and Noise Control provides a detailed and comprehensive introduction to the principles and practice of acoustics and noise control. Since the last edition was published in 1996 there have been many changes and additions to standards, laws and regulations, codes of practice relating to noise, and in noise measurement techniques and noise control technology so this new edition has been ... Read more

    $120.99 USD

  • Plant Equipment & Maintenance Engineering Handbook

    by Duncan Richardson ...
    The Best On-the-Job Guide to Industrial Plant Equipment and SystemsThis practical, one-of-a-kind field manual explains how equipment in industrial facilities operates and covers all aspects of commissioning relevant to engineers and project managers. Plant Equipment and Maintenance Engineering Handbook contains a data log of all major industrial and power plant components, describes how they ... Read more

    $161.99 USD

  • Engineering for Kids: Building and Construction Fun | Children's Engineering Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Building is made more enjoyable with this artsy take on the subject. This educational book explains what it's like to be at a construction site but without the overuse of words. Rather, kids are given a treat because of the use of pictures and art. This is a great intro to the wonderful world of engineering. Get a copy today! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Commercial Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution

    by Peter Fenn ...
    Commerce is inherently complex and the sums of money involved can be astronomical, so it is no surprise that conflicts and disputes are all too common. There are numerous techniques designed to resolve these problems, and this book summarizes the most important of these, as well as alternative dispute resolution methods. The reader seeking a deeper understanding of these procedures will also find ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • Earthquake-Resistant Structures

    Design, Build, and Retrofit

    by Mohiuddin Ali Khan ...
    Earthquake engineering is the ultimate challenge for structural engineers. Even if natural phenomena involve great uncertainties, structural engineers need to design buildings, bridges, and dams capable of resisting the destructive forces produced by them. These disasters have created a new awareness about the disaster preparedness and mitigation. Before a building, utility system, or ... Read more

    $166.99 USD