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Paperback. Covers key site engineering topics such as site drainage analysis, re-grading, and site survey and mapping techniques. This edition includes CAD-produced maps and covers the latest developments in laser technology. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 192 pages, maps. BIC Classification: TNCB; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 184 x 11. Weight in Grams: 350.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471179870
ISBN
9780471179870
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 103.68

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

€ 128.28

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

€ 105.53

Paperback. Uses a simple and practical approach to cover typical components and design of ordinary, uncomplicated systems for building lighting basics. Both natural lighting and electrical lighting are included and both the Commission Internationale d'Eclairage and IESNA methods are introduced for daylighting calculations. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 168 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; AMR; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 256 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 361.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
New ed
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471192107
ISBN
9780471192107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 104.79

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

€ 125.18

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

€ 148.73

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

€ 113.58

Hardcover. This respected Handbook has earned its reputation as the authoritative source of information on bitumens used in road pavements and other surfacing applications. This new edition has been up-dated to ensure The Shell Bitumen Handbook retains its excellent reputation. Editor(s): Hunter, R. N. Num Pages: 504 pages. BIC Classification: TNH; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 159 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1848.
Publisher
ICE Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
6th
Condition
New
SKU
V9780727758378
ISBN
9780727758378
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 182.55

Hardback. Editor(s): Hurley, Morgan J.; Gottuk, Daniel T.; Hall, John R., Jr.; Harada, Kazunori; Puchovsky, Milosh; Kuligowski, Erica D.; Torero, Jose' L.; Wieczorek, Christopher J.; Watts, John M., Jr. Num Pages: 3493 pages, 1378 black & white illustrations, 248 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TGB; TGMB; TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 268 x 157. Weight in Grams: 6604.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
5th ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493925643
ISBN
9781493925643
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 1,069.76
€ 1,052.35

Hardback. This ground-breaking work discusses for the first time the latest developments in settlement calculation theory. It includes case studies that cover analysis and research results for more than thirty high-rise buildings with a height of 100m-420m. Num Pages: 430 pages, 304 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: TNCC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 771.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
430
Condition
New
SKU
V9783642155697
ISBN
9783642155697
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 197.00

Hardback. Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a relatively new building material. This material is progressively changing the way concrete is placed on building sites. This text fills a gap in the literature and provides a thorough understanding of the behavior of self-compacting concrete which is far different than traditional concrete. Editor(s): Loukili, Ahmed. Num Pages: 276 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 20. Weight in Grams: 624.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848212909
ISBN
9781848212909
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 170.46

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Whittles Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904445302
ISBN
9781904445302
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 101.03
€ 63.40

Paperback. Includes a directory of useful contacts, Web sites, and organisations to get you started Everything you need to know to build your ideal home Why compromise when you can get the home you've always dreamed of? Self-Build and Renovation For Dummies is the comprehensive guide that shows you how. Num Pages: 390 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 187 x 22. Weight in Grams: 702.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
390
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470025864
ISBN
9780470025864
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.44

Hardcover. Precast concrete and reinforced concrete are two common building materials and both are used in areas where seismic effects must be considered when designing and constructing buildings. This book provides cutting-edge guidance on designing seismicresistant structures built with precast and reinforced concrete. Num Pages: 848 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 167 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1418.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
848
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471081227
ISBN
9780471081227
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 266.74

paperback. BIC Classification: TNK; TNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 211 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1170.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Pearson United States
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780136014478
ISBN
9780136014478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 111.58

Paperback. This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Introduction to the Trade, Trade Safety, Trade Tools and Equipment, Trade Math, Stationary Scaffolds, Mobile Scaffolds and Suspension Scaffolds. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 219 x 276 x 17. Weight in Grams: 636.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Edition
2nd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780133830811
ISBN
9780133830811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 111.38

Paperback / so. Num Pages: 377 pages, black & white illustrations, bibliography. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Vieweg+teubner Verlag United States
Number of pages
377
Condition
New
SKU
V9783519004745
ISBN
9783519004745
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.07

paperback. "International Workshop on Safety Evaluation Based on Identification Approaches Related to Time-Variant and Nonlinear Structures .. in Lambrecht, Pfalz on 6-9 September 1992"--Acknowledgement. Editor(s): Natke, Hans G. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBJ; TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 516.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Vieweg+Teubner Verlag Germany
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9783528065355
ISBN
9783528065355
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 123.78

Hardcover. This book details the practical aspects and handling of rubber lined equipment: thin-walled structures, vacuum vessels, ducts, large diameter tanks, agitators, and fully lined pipes (both inside and outside). Series: Wiley-Scrivener. Num Pages: 298 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TDCR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 596.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
298
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470625941
ISBN
9780470625941
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 190.56

Paperback. A student edition of the standard reference for the built environment, this dictionary uses non-technical language to clearly define a wide range of construction concepts and terms. Series: RSMeans. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; GBC; TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 275 x 20. Weight in Grams: 876.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Student ed
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118133521
ISBN
9781118133521
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.92

Paperback. This brand-new book provides a thorough introduction to cost estimating in a self-contained print and online package. Series: RSMeans. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 218 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1176.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
Student Edition
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118335901
ISBN
9781118335901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 154.08

Hardcover. A comprehensive reference work on the construction of pitched roofs, containing over 1800 plans and 220 photographs. This work documents thirteen fundamental roof types and the relevant materials including thatch, wood, slate, tile, concrete, fibrous cement, bitumen, glass, metal, membranes, and synthetic materials. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1848 illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 301 x 237 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2357.
Publisher
Birkhäuser Architecture
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783764369866
ISBN
9783764369866
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.25

Paperback. Full of detailed construction drawings, this book covers cut roofs, bolted truss roofs, trussed rafter roofs, trimmed openings and ventilation. A major section deals with loft to attic room conversions, giving guidance on planning procedures, as well as dealing with structural matters and specifying conversion work. Num Pages: 256 pages, 182 illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 192 x 16. Weight in Grams: 624.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
4th Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405139632
ISBN
9781405139632
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 86.25

Paperback. Writing from the view of a building technologist as well as and archaeologist, Tony Rook takes a practical approach in this introductory guide to the building types, techniques and methodology of the Romans. Num Pages: 176 pages, 121. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; AMX; HDDK; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 237 x 11. Weight in Grams: 458. 176 pages, 121 Illustrations. Writing from the view of a building technologist as well as and archaeologist, Tony Rook takes a practical approach in this introductory guide to the building types, techniques and methodology of the Romans. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAR; AMX; HDDK; TNK. Dimension: 172 x 237 x 11. Weight: 458.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445601496
ISBN
9781445601496
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 26.17

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