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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
€ 190.16
€ 190.16
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. 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
€ 148.73
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
€ 125.18
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
€ 273.02
€ 273.02
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
€ 210.84
€ 210.84
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
€ 210.24
€ 210.24
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
€ 210.24
€ 210.24
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
€ 224.05
€ 224.05
Hardcover. Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods Second Edition Edward Allen This remarkably complete introduction to the art of building sets the materials and building systems in an historical context. Num Pages: 320 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 24. Weight in Grams: 610.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471530046
- ISBN
- 9780471530046
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.73
€ 148.73
Hardcover. Written as a reference on effective engineering practice for construction activities in Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions. It is based on many sources around the world including the Soviet Union and China where people live and work in very low temperatures. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNH; TNK; TQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 239 x 167 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1036.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 640
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471525035
- ISBN
- 9780471525035
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 273.02
€ 273.02
Paperback. Provides exhaustive coverage of cement grouting in rock foundations, outlining all types of cement grout, comparing their suitabilities and describing various ways cement grouting is used in engineering construction. Written and arranged in an easy-to-read manner, the book is arranged as a reference manual with numerous cross-references. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 466 pages, index. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 278 x 210 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1044.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471516293
- ISBN
- 9780471516293
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 230.33
€ 230.33
Hardcover. The turnover rate for companies in the construction industry is high. This book identifies the ten key elements of contractor failure and shows how to avoid them. Each element of failure is defined, illustrated by real examples, and ways are discussed to avoid or minimize the risks involved. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471513247
- ISBN
- 9780471513247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 136.98
€ 136.98
Paperback. This volume is a practical, state-of-the-art sourcebook for contractors and homeowners involved in maintaining and restoring historic buildings, as well as a technical desktop reference for all practising architects, engineers, specifiers, building managers, and architecture students. Series: Preservation Press Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, 188 photographs, line drawings. BIC Classification: AM; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 278 x 215 x 15. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- Revised Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471509448
- ISBN
- 9780471509448
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.34
€ 99.34
Hardcover. Newsworthy disasters, such as fires and explosions in buildings housing hazardous materials, have focused attention as never before on methods of evaluating and controlling hazards. In the first coherent treatment of the subject, this title details the application of hazard and risk analysis to fire safety. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; KNXC; TG; TNKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 176 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1040.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471493822
- ISBN
- 9780471493822
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 166.30
€ 166.30
Hardcover. * A complete overview of solar technologies relevant to the built environment, including solar thermal energy for heating and cooling, passive solar energy for daylighting and heating supply, and photovoltaics for electricity production * Provides practical examples and calculations to enable component and system simulation e.g. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TH; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471486374
- ISBN
- 9780471486374
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 181.40
€ 181.40
Hardcover. An "anatomical" study of building systems integration with guidelines for practical applications Through a systems approach to buildings, Integrated Buildings: The Systems Basis of Architecture details the practice of integration to bridge the gap between the design intentions and technical demands of building projects. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AMC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 286 x 217 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471388272
- ISBN
- 9780471388272
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.95
€ 142.95
Hardcover. Industrial Furnaces is the complete resource on the design and use of furnaces used in industrial heating operations. * Offers a single source for up-to-date information and data on industrial furnaces. * A new, broader focus covers composites, glass, ceramics, and other non-traditional materials. Num Pages: 496 pages, references, glossary, index. BIC Classification: TGBN; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 167 x 32. Weight in Grams: 868.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 6th Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471387060
- ISBN
- 9780471387060
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 234.10
€ 234.10
Paperback. High performance concrete is a key element in virtually all-large construction projects, from tall office and residential buildings to bridges, tunnels and roadways. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGM; TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 189 x 25. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471385554
- ISBN
- 9780471385554
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 178.22
€ 178.22
Hardcover. Praise for the Second Edition.. "A basic, how-to guide.. for all those involved in the construction industry. "--The Construction Lawyer "This book is indispensable for any contractor who, against his better judgment, bids a fixed price contract.. highly recommended. "--David S. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; LNKJ; LNKW; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 692.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471348634
- ISBN
- 9780471348634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.01
€ 155.01
Hardcover. A comprehensive approach to building-related deterioration and intervention This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building-related deterioration, identify sound treatment options and solutions, and design to minimize performance problems on new projects. Num Pages: 672 pages, illustrations, charts, diagrams. BIC Classification: AMC; KNJC; TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 187 x 263 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 672
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471331728
- ISBN
- 9780471331728
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.84
€ 173.84
Hardcover. Your complete resource on heat pipe operation, behavior, performance characteristics, and limitations This book is designed to help students, operations engineers, and mechanical and electrical engineers in the electronic packaging industry grasp the principles of operation for a wide range of heat pipes. Series: Thermal Management of Microelectronic and Electronic System Series. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TGBN; TNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 167 x 26. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471305125
- ISBN
- 9780471305125
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.97
€ 203.97
Hardcover. This book presents Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM) as a way to analyze deformation and cracking. The advantage of this method is that it can improve the engineering design of such failure critical structures as bridges, dams, toxic or hazardous waste landfills, and nuclear power plants. Num Pages: 588 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TGMD5; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 277 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1018.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471303114
- ISBN
- 9780471303114
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 224.05
€ 224.05
Hardcover. Wood is one of the most common materials used in landscape design, whether in walls, fences, decks, pergolas, or other freestanding structures. This book provides essential information for those who design, specify, and install wood in landscape design, including thorough explanations of wood's properties and behavior when exposed to the elements. Series: Material in Landscape Architecture and Site Design. Num Pages: 216 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK; WMD; WMQL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 204 x 17. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471294191
- ISBN
- 9780471294191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 107.67
€ 107.67