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Paperback. Organized into three sections, it begins with the phenomena of fire followed by the principles of design by which one develops a defense against fire disaster in buildings. Lastly, it deals with the hardware of fire control, communication and extinguishment. A thorough analysis of building code criteria regarding fire safety is included. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 344 pages, glossary. BIC Classification: TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471572367
- ISBN
- 9780471572367
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 149.92
€ 149.92
Hardcover. An updated and revised edition of the standard work on the use of critical path methods (CPM) in the construction industry. Describes the mechanics and procedures of CPM in construction planning and works control and demonstrates its application to large and small projects alike. Num Pages: 448 pages, index. BIC Classification: TBJ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 30. Weight in Grams: 792.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 4th
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471620570
- ISBN
- 9780471620570
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.60
€ 205.60
Mixed media product. Num Pages: 1184 pages. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203. .
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 7th edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781292106007
- ISBN
- 9781292106007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.68
€ 94.68
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, illus. BIC Classification: AN; TNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 215 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 200.
- Publisher
- Meriwether Publishing,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Edition
- 4 Rev Sub
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566080170
- ISBN
- 9781566080170
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.35
€ 24.99
€ 17.35
Paperback. Covers things you need to know to install, maintain, and repair the components that run, regulate, and fuel both old and new systems. From oil burners and steam line controls to the chip-based technology and environmental regulations, this book helps you keep the heat on. Series: Audel Technical Trades Series. Num Pages: 672 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 214 x 145 x 42. Weight in Grams: 854.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- All New 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764542077
- ISBN
- 9780764542077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.46
€ 52.46
Paperback. This is the first book in the comprehensive HVAC Library that is the complete guide to the building blocks of HVAC systems. Coverage starts with the basics of various heating systems (steam, electric, oil), insulation, heating calculations, ventilation systems, air conditioning and environmental considerations. Series: Audel Technical Trades Series. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 209 x 137 x 40. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- All New 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764542060
- ISBN
- 9780764542060
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.68
€ 35.68
Paperback. This text covers types of roofs; roofing and reroofing; roof and attic insulation and ventilation; skylights and roof openings; dormer construction; roof flashing details and more. It also contains information on code requirements, underlaying and attic ventilation. Series: Audel. Num Pages: 536 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 142 x 218 x 33. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780025178519
- ISBN
- 9780025178519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.99
€ 54.99
Paperback. A comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction. It also covers specialized heating units - radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and others. Series: Audel Technical Trades. Num Pages: 696 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 134 x 210 x 33. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- All New 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 696
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764542084
- ISBN
- 9780764542084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 34.88
€ 34.99
€ 34.88
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, 98 black & white illustrations, 32 black & white tables. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415508797
- ISBN
- 9780415508797
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.18
€ 71.18
Paperback. This book provides guidance on building survey work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings, with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and traditional materials. Num Pages: 428 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 172 x 24. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 432
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405197618
- ISBN
- 9781405197618
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.54
€ 66.54
Hardcover. Examines the general problems of designing and constructing sites for buildings. Coverage includes: site construction and planning, placing buildings on sites, landscape planning, drainage, site traffic for vehicles and pedestrians, parking, lighting, handicap facilities and much more. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations, glossary, index. BIC Classification: AMC; AMV; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 260 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780471530299
- ISBN
- 9780471530299
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.84
€ 128.84
Hardcover. Organized for self-paced study, this user-friendly book can easily be understood by designers with no engineering training. Provides excellent guidance concerning how design can be used to control noise, privacy and room acoustics within buildings. Contains a summary of the basic types of sound problems that occur in buildings. Num Pages: 162 pages, Illustrations, plans. BIC Classification: AMC; PHDS; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 186 x 17. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 162
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471569084
- ISBN
- 9780471569084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.32
€ 130.32
Paperback. Contains practical, easy-to-read explanations regarding the issues and problems encountered in designing for these natural disasters. This edition includes important code updates from the 1994 Uniform Building Code as well as more detailed information on engineering computations and lateral force construction. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 252 x 177 x 25. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471192114
- ISBN
- 9780471192114
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.48
€ 114.48
Paperback. Structural masonry is used most extensively for elements that fundamentally resist compression - walls, columns, piers, or pedestals. This reference for all design and construction needs provides a complete guide to masonry as a structural, rather than decorative, material. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 258 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471179887
- ISBN
- 9780471179887
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 105.97
€ 105.97
Hardcover. The text reviews the history of failure analysis as it relates to the evolution of engineering design. The concepts behind failure analysis are reviewed and its root causes discussed. It includes information updated since the first edition. Series: Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations, plans, port. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471574774
- ISBN
- 9780471574774
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.84
€ 224.84
Paperback. Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with comprehensive, 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. Num Pages: 638 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 638
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470675007
- ISBN
- 9780470675007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.21
€ 75.21
Paperback. It will introduce you to the basics of economics as they relate to the built environment by looking at the principles of microeconomics (markets, price mechanisms, resource allocation, theory of the firm, etc.) and then put these principles into the Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 0. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780419182603
- ISBN
- 9780419182603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.79
€ 63.79
Paperback. Talks about the principles and practices used in the construction of houses and other low-rise buildings. This work is intended as preliminary reading to the companion volume "Structure and Fabric: Part 2". It is suitable for students of architecture, construction management, facilities management, construction technology, surveying, and others. Series: Mitchells Building Series. Num Pages: 244 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 191 x 15. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education (US) United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780131970946
- ISBN
- 9780131970946
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 94.27
€ 94.27
Hardcover. Since the first edition of this book was published in 1995, the use of aluminum as a building material has increased by 23-percent. This revised edition meets the need for a book that presents accurate specifications and up-to-date design guidelines that clarify the Aluminum Association's 2000 Specifications for Aluminum Structures. Num Pages: 544 pages, glossary, technical organizations, references. BIC Classification: TDM; TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 147 x 36. Weight in Grams: 972.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471019657
- ISBN
- 9780471019657
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 216.47
€ 216.47
Paperback. This popular text examines basic constructional techniques, the choice and use of materials, and statutory requirements for domestic buildings. Includes environmentally-friendly buildings free-standing & cavity walls; sound insulation; windows & doors; GRP interceptors, and waste management. Series: Building & Surveying Series. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 4KVN; TNK. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 228 x 19. Weight in Grams: 838.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Macmillan Press
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333620960
- ISBN
- 9780333620960
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 88.80€ 80.28
€ 88.80
€ 80.28
Paperback. Documents three projects in the fields of architecture, planning, and artistic research conducted in Ghana and in the DR of Congo. In this title, the projects are presented in their respective contexts and are embedded in contemporary discourses - well-known experts take a stand. Editor(s): IoA Institute of Architecture; Mueller, Baerbel. Series: Edition Angewandte. Num Pages: 452 pages, 300 colour illustrations, 300 farb. Abb. BIC Classification: 1HF; AMC; RP; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 178 x 241 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1112.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Birkhauser
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783035611007
- ISBN
- 9783035611007
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 44.14
€ 45.99
€ 44.14
Hardcover. This text discusses and explains technical issues and considerations in a practical way, and offers a comprehensive review of the different types of cranes and their uses. Num Pages: 318 pages, 80ill. BIC Classification: TGB; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 165 x 23. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781860581304
- ISBN
- 9781860581304
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.82
€ 222.82
Hardback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 76 x 13. Weight in Grams: 114.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc United States
- Edition
- 3rd Revised edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781284038408
- ISBN
- 9781284038408
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.33
€ 25.33
paperback. Num Pages: 346 pages, 8 Pages of Illustrations. BIC Classification: RNC; TNK; TNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 202 x 24. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Publisher
- Chelsea Green Publishing Co
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781890132347
- ISBN
- 9781890132347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 25.84
€ 40.99
€ 25.84