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An easy-to-use illustrated guide to building codes for residential structures
As the construction industry moves to a single set of international building codes, architects and construction professionals need an interpretive guide to understand how the building code affects the early design of specific projects. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMK; LNCQ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 215 x 19. Weight in Grams: 974.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470173596
- ISBN
- 9780470173596
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.02
€ 56.02
Hardcover. The content of the book and the software has been used by the authors for several years for the training of design professionals. The text provides a balance of theory, technique and facilitation. Series: RSMeans. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KFFN; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 196 x 22. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- R.S. Means Company Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470635384
- ISBN
- 9780470635384
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.43
€ 150.43
Paperback. Fred Bower had a full adventurous life and wrote about it in his own vivid and racy idiom. He was born in Boston, Mass. in 1871. Brought up in Liverpool, he recalls a city of two camps, when it was a common sight to see gory battles on St Patrick's day and July 12th. His travels and his work took him to Donara, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guelph, Ithaca Num Pages: 156 pages. BIC Classification: BGBA; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Merlin Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780850366242
- ISBN
- 9780850366242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 18.50
€ 19.99
€ 18.50
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
€ 86.25
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
€ 100.76
€ 100.76
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
€ 190.56
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
€ 268.90
€ 268.90
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
€ 25.99
€ 19.44
Hardcover. .
- Publisher
- Whittles Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781904445302
- ISBN
- 9781904445302
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.65€ 63.40
€ 100.65
€ 63.40
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
€ 177.51
€ 177.51
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
€ 1,065.71€ 1,052.35
€ 1,065.71
€ 1,052.35
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
€ 184.15
€ 184.15
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. 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. 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. 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
€ 105.62
€ 105.62
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. 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
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
€ 107.92
€ 107.92
Paperback. An attempt to free architecture from site and program constraints and to counter the profusion of ever bigger architecture books with ever smaller content. Num Pages: 128 pages, 1006 b&w illus. BIC Classification: AM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- MIT Press Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780262026307
- ISBN
- 9780262026307
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 19.20
€ 26.99
€ 19.20