Civil and Structural Engineering
A Particle of ClayThe Biography of Alec Skempton, Civil Engineer
by Judith Niechcial
One of the most eminent engineers of the 20th century, both on the national and international stage, Professor Sir Alec Skempton was truly an influential figure in the discipline of soil mechanics. In the late 1940s he was instrumental in developing the subject, and formed the first university depar... more...
Basic Environmental and Engineering Geologyby F.G. Bell
An integration of the essentials of environmental and engineering geology giving a thorough grounding to students and professionals alike
As society becomes more aware of the significance of the environment, such issues become increasingly important. The book exemplifies the vital role of en... more...
Basic Principles of Plates and SlabsFor Safer and More Cost-Effective Structures
by Peter Lowe
Floor structures account for the majority of all the structural material incorporated into a typical building and plate theories provide the information required to design them. The early chapters discuss kinematics and statics, then the theories of elastic and plastic plates and slabs are developed... more...
Carbonate Sediments and RocksA Manual for Earth Scientists and Engineers
by C.J.R. Braithwaite
Carbonate rocks are of fundamental importance in many respects: in the manufacture of cement, as building stone and aggregates, and they form the reservoirs for about 40% of the world's oil reserves. In engineering terms they frequently underly the most intractable geotechnical problems and often pr... more...
CONNEXIONSThe Unseen Hand of Tony Hunt
by Nigel Dale
‘... His ambition and desire to experiment are without parallel in the last 40 years of structural engineering... Within the pages of this book you’ll find yourself enthralled by the effectiveness and originality of his work. Time and again ... more...
Decorative and Innovative Use of Concreteby Graham F. True
This is a broadly chronological account of the decorative and innovative use of Portland cement-based concrete. Contrary to the oft-held belief that concrete is a dull material that is used unimaginatively, this book demonstrates that it can be used in an exciting and inspiring way while benef... more...
Durability of Materials and Structures in Building and Civil Engineeringby C.W. Yu, John W. Bull
This notable book - formerly Durability of Structures - discusses the durability of construction materials in a variety of structures and in diverse environmental conditions. A wealth of information including numerous examples and case studies is provided by a team of international experts. The chap... more...
Eminent Civil Engineersby David Doran
When we survey the landscape around us, we are continually reminded of the efforts and creative genius of engineers - whether in the form of a new road bridge, an opera house, a town centre development, an airport or perhaps more in the public focus, major projects such as the Channel Tunnel. Perhap... more...
Geomorphology for Engineersby P. G. Fookes, Mark Lee, G. Milligan
'...Most engineering companies employ geomorphologists on their full-time staff and all require a text that guides them to the core of the subject. This book fulfils that need...' Extract from the Foreword by Professor Denys Brunsden, University of London, King's College.
Ground Gas Handbookby Steve Wilson, Geoff Card, Sarah Haines
With the increasing development of brownfield and landfill sites, ground gas is a common problem encountered by engineers and scientists and this book not only raises awareness of the phenomenon but also provides practical solutions to the difficulties experienced.
This vital new handbook pro... more...
Introduction to Structural Aluminium Designby Ulrich Müller
This book deals with the use of aluminium for structural and non-structural applications and provides an introduction to designing structures made from aluminium or aluminium alloy elements. It comprises a ready reference to the material properties and behaviour of aluminium, and its use in structur... more...
Investigation, Remediation and Protection of Land Resourcesby Dieter D. Genske
Land is a finite resource and is the basis for 90% of all human food, livestock feed, fibre, and fuel - and we are running out of it. Even worse, large amounts are degraded with only a third showing no signs of degradation, and a quarter being severely or very severely degraded.
The economic imp... more...
Learning from Construction FailuresApplied Forensic Engineering
by Peter Campbell
When compared to the volume of construction undertaken, the number of failures of buildings and other structures is thankfully small. However, failures do occur and for a variety of reasons. Information about failures is vital to make construction even safer. This book contains contributions from a ... more...
Manual of Soil Laboratory Testingby K.H. Head
A revised and updated edition of the essential working manual for all those involved in geotechnical laboratory testing.
This volume, the first in a set of three, is a vital working manual which covers the basic tests for the classification and compaction characteristics of engine... more...
Off-Site FabricationPrefabrication, Pre-assembly and Modularization
by Alistair G.F. Gibb
A complete guide to the whole topic of off-site fabrication is one of international interest, providing as it does an effective construction technique in terms of quality, time, cost, function, productivity and safety. It is adopted worldwide as the ideal means of producing an immense array of eleme... more...
Practical Design of Steel Structuresby Karuna Moy Ghosh
For the first time, engineers and students alike can appreciate the complete design process through the analysis of the whole structure and the design of structural members, all in compliance with Eurocode (EC)3. The calculations are presented in a simple and lucid way, employing a step-by-step appr... more...
Principles and Practice of Testing in ConstructionTesting in Construction Series: Volume 1
by Clive Cockerton, David Doran
The first volume in the Testing in Construction series provides an introductory handbook to the essentials of the subject. In addition to a brief history of the subject, the authors deal with issues of fundamental importance, including laboratory planning, quality control and handling data. As a sta... more...
Refurbishment and Repair in Constructionby David Doran, James Douglas, Richard Pratley
Refurbishment and repair accounts for approximately 50% of annual construction turnover. It is therefore essential that practitioners and those students who aspire to work in this sector are equipped with the best tools to do the job. This book has been produced to fill that gap in construction lite... more...
Self-Compacting Concreteby Geert De Schutter, Peter J. M. Bartos, Peter Domone , John Gibbs
During the last decade, concrete technology has made an enormous advance through the introduction of self-compacting concrete. This application of nanotechnology in construction provides benefits from the perspective of materials technology and environmental protection and is presenting diverse oppo... more...
Site Engineers Manual2nd Edition
by David Doran
The new edition of this book builds on the highly successful first edition and includes a new chapter dealing with glass, a thorough update of the health and safety chapter, and an additional section providing information on the management of demolition projects, plus additional illustrations throug... more...
Soil and Rock Description in Engineering Practiceby David Norbury
In ground investigation, the description of soils and rocks in engineering practice forms a major input to the field log. The log records the materials and strata seen in any sample, core or exposure and is a basic element of the factual information that underpins the entire understanding and ... more...
Some Writers on ConcreteThe Literature of Reinforced Concrete, 1897-1935
by Edwin A. R. Trout
The book is a blend of biography and bibliography that traces the emergence and development of the specialist book literature on concrete at a time when reinforced concrete was a new technology. From 1897, and the first complete building of reinforced concrete in the UK to 1935, when the liter... more...
Sprayed ConcreteProperties, Design and Application
by S.A. Austin , P.J. Robins
An authoritative and comprehensive treatment covering design, installation and performance of sprayed concrete. The three sections deal with materials technology, design and installation and applications. The international team of experienced authors comprises consultants, contractors, materials tec... more...
Steel StructuresAnalysis and Design for Vibrations and Earthquakes
by Karuna Moy Ghosh
Steel Structures: Analysis and Design for Vibrations and Earthquakes analyses the behaviour of two steel framed structures and their structural elements subjected to complex dynamic forces under the actions of earthquake motions and vibrations due to dynamic forces created by the effects of an... more...
Structural Detailing in TimberA Comparative Study of International Codes of Practice
by M.Y.H. Bangash
Timber is probably man's oldest building material, with a huge variety of form, and it remains an important material both in domestic and commercial construction. This manual provides a step-by-step approach to the detailing of timber, and deals with codes of practice from the UK, Europe, America an... more...
Testing in Ceramics in ConstructionVolume II in the Testing Construction Series
by Geoff Edgell
A comprehensive guide on the testing of the main ceramic elements used in the construction industry. Standard tests on fundamental products such as bricks, tiles and pipes are described and how these translate into practical procedures. The majority of authors have been involved in the drafting of E... more...
The Making of IndiaA Story of British Enterprise
by Kartar Lalvani, Peter English
This story began in the 18th century, when a small seafaring island, one tenth the size of the Indian subcontinent, dispatched fragile sailing ships laden with iron, tools and workers over a distance of 12,000 miles on a six-month voyage via the Cape of Good Hope. During the next two centuries... more...
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