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Paperback. More than a third of America's bridges are considered substandard--either structurally deficient, functionally obsolete or both. Offers first-rate, practical guidance regarding the inspection and rehabilitation of aging bridge infrastructure including all elements involving structure, various materials and design types. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 704.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471532620
- ISBN
- 9780471532620
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 220.95
€ 220.95
Hardcover. This construction reference work has been revised to include chapters on insulating glass sealants and membrane waterproofing. It describes moisture protection, sealants used in highways and bridges, special compounds used on runway joints and silicones used in high-rise buildings. Series: Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 400 pages, bibliography, glossary, index. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471534747
- ISBN
- 9780471534747
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.34
€ 207.34
Hardcover. Enables non-attorneys in the construction industry to understand how the construction process and law interact in order to resolve disputes without going to court. Analyzes specific issues concerning contracts, subcontracting, tort claims, insurance and bonds. Recommends strategies for avoiding or terminating litigation if a claim arises. Series: Construction Law Library. Num Pages: 472 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1KBB; LNKJ; LNS; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 256 x 186 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471546177
- ISBN
- 9780471546177
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.34
€ 207.34
Hardcover. Focuses on the use of simulation techniques to model and evaluate repetitive construction operations. Num Pages: 400 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KJT; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 168 x 27. Weight in Grams: 694.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471555100
- ISBN
- 9780471555100
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.81
€ 207.81
Hardcover. This revised handbook presents methods of analyzing industrial boiler and heat transfer equipment failure and offers suggestions to prevent future failures. It contains new material on fluid dynamics and the stress calculations that are required in boiler design. Num Pages: 528 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TDM; TGBN1; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 246 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 847.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471558392
- ISBN
- 9780471558392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 270.20
€ 270.20
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
€ 124.02
€ 124.02
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
€ 146.69
€ 146.69
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
€ 220.63
€ 220.63
Hardcover. Using a systems perspective, this updated version concentrates on the planning, scheduling and control factors of a project needed to bring it in on time and on or under cost. This edition contains expanded coverage of computer simulation and applications, information management and expert systems in project management. Num Pages: 520 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMP; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 169 x 34. Weight in Grams: 890.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 520
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471591689
- ISBN
- 9780471591689
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.54
€ 187.54
Hardcover. Designing safety into every facet of your construction organization isn t just sensible, it s also profitable. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNXC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471599333
- ISBN
- 9780471599333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.97
€ 168.97
Hardcover. This is a concise, systematic and complete treatment of the design and construction of pile foundations. Discusses pile behavior under various loadings and types of piles and their installation, including consideration of soil parameters. Num Pages: 768 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TNCC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 768
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471616535
- ISBN
- 9780471616535
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.01
€ 242.01
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
€ 201.16
€ 201.16
Hardcover. Both an introduction to economic principles as they relate to building design and a practical guide to putting these principles to effective use. Num Pages: 272 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: AMC; KC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471622017
- ISBN
- 9780471622017
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.65
€ 125.65
Paperback. Using a practical engineering approach, this study explores the design and function of industrial ventilation systems. It describes a systematic method of protecting the health of workers by the reduction of airborne hazards. Num Pages: 720 pages, index. BIC Classification: KNXC; TGB; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 249 x 191 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 720
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471637035
- ISBN
- 9780471637035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 486.37
€ 486.37
Paperback. The first comprehensive guide to combining traditional natural materials and modern construction methods. From adobe to straw bales, traditional building materials are being adapted to meet code--required standards for health and safety in contemporary buildings around the world. Editor(s): Elizabeth, Lynne; Adams, Cassandra. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 192 x 21. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471719380
- ISBN
- 9780471719380
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.06
€ 65.06
Paperback. EVERY SECOND COUNTS WHEN YOU'RE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY INVOLVINGCONFINED SPACE-HERE'S THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PERFORMING FLAWLESS RESCUES! Confined Space Entry and Emergency Response utilizes a realistic, scenario-based approach to teach you-and your staff-the right way to respond to an incident involving a confined space. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 215 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471778455
- ISBN
- 9780471778455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 147.32
€ 147.32
Paperback. This revision of a popular text discusses the behavior, analysis, and design of prestressed concrete structures. Num Pages: 608 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 158 x 33. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471830726
- ISBN
- 9780471830726
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 293.99
€ 293.99
Hardcover. With the construction boom reaching over $300 billion by the early 1990s in the United States alone, this comprehensive and accessible guide is more important than ever for the budget--minded contractor. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 464 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 243 x 167 x 31. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471888406
- ISBN
- 9780471888406
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 207.34
€ 207.34
Paperback. This volume provides expert guidance on: interpreting code requirements for fire safety, understanding the concepts of fire severity and fire resistance, estimating time-temperature curves for fully developed compartment fires and other topics. Num Pages: 444 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: AMC; TNKF; TTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471890607
- ISBN
- 9780471890607
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.47
€ 67.47
Hardcover. This manual, a companion to the book Reinforced Concrete, also by Ray, covers the design of structural steelwork elements in a logical, step-by-step fashion. The text is backed up by numerous illustrations, design charts and tables, and refers throughout to the relevant codes of practice. Num Pages: 592 pages, 400. BIC Classification: TGM; TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1168.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632038572
- ISBN
- 9780632038572
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.19
€ 248.19
Hardcover. aeo the only reference of its kind on construction law aeo over 800 entries aeo well known authors aeo features 30 tables of key contract summaries aeo "Buy this super reference book. And when some high barrister mutters a fortiori you can smile -- and reply with equal force" Tony Bingham, Building, February 2002. Editor(s): Powell-Smith, Vincent; Chappell, David. Num Pages: 448 pages, 25ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; GBC; LNCJ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 185 x 259 x 20. Weight in Grams: 982.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632039647
- ISBN
- 9780632039647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.09
€ 202.09
Paperback. Against a backdrop of the uniformity of global architecture, the preservation of the built heritage is increasingly being recognised as an important vehicle through which communities can maintain and celebrate their individuality and their diversity. Num Pages: 240 pages, 300 illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632040254
- ISBN
- 9780632040254
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.24
€ 60.24
Hardcover. Sandwich panels are being used increasingly as the cladding of buildings like factories, warehouses, cold stores and retail sheds. This is because they are light in weight, thermally efficient, aesthetically attractive and can be easily handled and erected. However, to date, an authoritative book on the subject was lacking. Editor(s): Davies, J. M. Num Pages: 384 pages, 160. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 28. Weight in Grams: 862.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632040278
- ISBN
- 9780632040278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 214.77
€ 214.77
Paperback. aeo explains the building control system in Scotland with references to the relevant legislation aeo summarises legal liabilities under Scots law aeo examines, part by part, the technical requirements of the building standards, with extensive illustrations and worked examples for further guidance aeo last edition by W. Hamilton et al. Num Pages: 416 pages, 164. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; KNX; LNCB; LNTJ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 22. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632049455
- ISBN
- 9780632049455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.51
€ 114.51