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Drinking Water Treatment: Focusing on Appropriate Technology and Susta...
. Ed(S): Ray, Chittaranjan; Jain, Ravi
paperback. This book examines four sustainable drinking water treatment technologies that are simple, non-energy intensive, inexpensive and easy to maintain: solar pasteurization, membrane desalination, natural filtration (riverbank filtration), and solar distillation. Editor(s): Ray, Chittaranjan; Jain, Ravi. Series: Strategies for Sustainability. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBG; RBK; RN; TN; TQSW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 433.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736535
- ISBN
- 9789400736535
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 177.64
€ 177.64
paperback. The objective of this practical book is to fill some of the gaps in the existing engineering codes and standards related to soil dynamics, concerning issues in earthquake engineering and ground vibrations, by using formulas and hand calculators. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 288 pages, 12 black & white tables, 10 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: TNCC; TNCE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736504
- ISBN
- 9789400736504
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.06
€ 124.06
Application of Titanium Dioxide Photocatalysis to Construction Materia...
. Ed(S): Ohama, Yoshihiko; Gemert, Dionys Van
Paperback. Due to the semiconducting nature of its anatase crystal type, titanium dioxide in construction materials acts as a photocatalyst and exhibits air purifying, self-cleaning and antibacterial action. This book covers the theory and applications of the process. Editor(s): Ohama, Yoshihiko; Gemert, Dionys van. Series: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports. Num Pages: 48 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PNRD; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 3. Weight in Grams: 99.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400736092
- ISBN
- 9789400736092
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.93
€ 121.93
Bonded Cement-based Material Overlays for the Repair, the Lining or th...
. Ed(S): Bissonnette, Benoit; Courard, Luc; F...
Paperback. Among various approaches to concrete rehabilitation, bonded overlays are often the most economical alternative. This state-of-the-art report summarizes the finding with respect to all aspects involved in the overlaying process. Editor(s): Bissonnette, Benoit; Courard, Luc; Fowler, David W.; Granju, Jean-Louis. Series: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports. Num Pages: 186 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 186
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735736
- ISBN
- 9789400735736
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.22
€ 123.22
Paperback. Editor(s): Andrade, Carmen; Mancini, Giuseppe. Series: RILEM Bookseries. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGM; TGPQ; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735286
- ISBN
- 9789400735286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 188.57
€ 188.57
paperback. This book offers a comprehensive reference volume to the state-of-the-art in design studies in collaborative virtual environments (CVEs). It details the current research topics as well as the latest technological advancements and the best working examples. Editor(s): Wang, Xiangyu; Tsai, Jerry Jen-Hung. Series: Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNV; TNK; UGC; UNH; UYZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400735149
- ISBN
- 9789400735149
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.12
€ 124.12
Durability of Strain-Hardening Fibre-Reinforced Cement-Based Composite...
. Ed(S): Zijl, Gideon P. A. G. Van; Wittmann,...
paperback. Strain-Hardening Fibre-Reinforced Cement-Based Composites (SHCC) were named after their ability to resist increased tensile force after crack formation, over a significant tensile deformation range. This book details SHCC and includes field applications. Editor(s): Zijl, Gideon P. A. G. Van; Wittmann, Folker H. Series: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports. Num Pages: 140 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Number of pages
- 140
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734661
- ISBN
- 9789400734661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.12
€ 124.12
Paperback. Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering provides an insight in advanced methods and concepts for the design and analysis of seismic loading. The book consists of 25 chapters dealing with a wide range of timely issues in contemporary Earthquake Engineering. Editor(s): Papadrakakis, Manolis; Fragiadakis, Michalis; Lagaros, Nikos D. Series: Computational Methods in Applied Sciences. Num Pages: 600 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TNCE; UYM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 600
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400734654
- ISBN
- 9789400734654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 245.10
€ 245.10
Paperback. Ground Vibration Engineering bridges the gap between the limited provisions of engineering standards and numerical analysis. Engineers will find descriptions of ground vibration measurements, predictions and controls, as well as the effects of ground vibration from demolition, traffic and more. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 251 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBP; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 359.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 251
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732735
- ISBN
- 9789400732735
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.39
€ 122.39
paperback. Performance-based earthquake engineering has emerged as the most important development in the field of earthquake engineering in the last three decades. This book, based on two major international conferences on the subject, covers the latest in the field. Editor(s): Fardis, Michael N. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 486 pages, 262 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RB; TGB; TGMD4; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 705.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2010th Edition
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400732711
- ISBN
- 9789400732711
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 189.85
€ 189.85
Paperback. Elastic plate analysis results must be translated to economic cross-section dimensions and reinforcement ratios, and that process raises difficulties. This book acts as a bridge between commercially available FEM packages and consulting structural engineers. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 440 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBC; TGB; TNK; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 670.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731899
- ISBN
- 9789400731899
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 114.79
€ 114.79
Advances in Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Methods for Materia...
. Ed(S): Gilat, Rivka; Banks-Sills, Leslie
Paperback. This collection of cutting-edge papers, written by leading authors in honor of Professor Jacob Aboudi, covers a wide spectrum of topics in the field, presents both theoretical and experimental approaches, and suggests directions for possible future research. Editor(s): Gilat, Rivka; Banks-Sills, Leslie. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHD; TBC; TBJ; TGM; TGMD; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731684
- ISBN
- 9789400731684
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.11
€ 124.11
Paperback. This text details new ways to formulate problems of structural optimization with incomplete information and solution techniques. It is mostly devoted to the minimax approach using worst case scenario, but it also covers mixed probabilistic guaranteed approach. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 245 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TBD; TNC; UGC; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- Previously published in hardcover
- Number of pages
- 245
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400731110
- ISBN
- 9789400731110
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.12
€ 124.12
Paperback. This volume covers the interdisciplinary field of disaster mitigation against earthquakes. It places special emphasis on the prevention of the total collapse of existing low-rise buildings with the goal of reducing loss of life and economic assets. Editor(s): Ilki, Alper; Karadogan, Faruk; Pala, Sumru; Yuksel, Ercan. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 508 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RB; TGB; TGMD4; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 508
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400730663
- ISBN
- 9789400730663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 190.59
€ 190.59
Hardcover. Synthesizing the best of international knowledge on techniques for assessing material properties and structural properties, this book provides the latest information on non-destructive techniques for assessment of concrete structures. Editor(s): Breysse, Denys. Series: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400727359
- ISBN
- 9789400727359
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.55
€ 189.55
Application of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) in Concrete Construction
. Ed(S): Mechtcherine, Viktor; Reinhardt, Han...
Hardback. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art report explores the properties of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP), reviews key advantages of using SAP, and describes the first existing application of this new concrete additive, as well as many prospective applications. Editor(s): Mechtcherine, Viktor; Reinhardt, Hans-Wolf. Series: RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGM; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400727328
- ISBN
- 9789400727328
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.00
€ 124.00
hardcover. Presents a critical analysis on service life models related to reinforcement corrosion. This book covers such topics as: causes and mechanisms of deterioration, transport mechanisms in concrete, numerical modeling of concrete behavior, durability modeling and prediction, and corrosion measurement techniques. Editor(s): Andrade, Carmen; Gulikers, Joost. Series: RILEM Bookseries. Num Pages: 172 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGPR; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400727021
- ISBN
- 9789400727021
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.37
€ 188.37
Hardback. This richly illustrated book recounts various search operations on the pyramid of Cheops. It details how the gravity inverse problem was used in the attempt to locate this historical monument. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 100 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; TBJ; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 100
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400726567
- ISBN
- 9789400726567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.34
€ 123.34
High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites 6: HPFRCC 6
Parra-Montesinos, G. J.; Reinhardt, Hans-Wolf...
hardcover. A compendium of information on the developments and research advances in the field of High Performance Fiber Reinforced Cement Composites. It covers such topics as mechanical behavior under compressive, tensile, and shear loading, impact and fire resistance, self-compacting mixtures, fresh and hardening state properties, and durability issues. Editor(s): Naaman, A. E. Series: RILEM Bookseries. Num Pages: 582 pages, 225 black & white illustrations, 171 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TGMD; TNKX; UGC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1135.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012th Edition
- Number of pages
- 582
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400724358
- ISBN
- 9789400724358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.55
€ 246.55
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Infrastructure Applicati...
. Ed(S): Jain, Ravi; Lee, Luke
Hardback. This overview examines current issues of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in civil infrastructure. Part I engages topics related to durability and service life of FRP composites, and how they contribute to sustainability, while Part II highlights implementation and applications. Editor(s): Jain, Ravi; Lee, Luke. Series: Strategies for Sustainability. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TDCP; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400723566
- ISBN
- 9789400723566
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.14
€ 125.14
Hardback. Submarine mass movements represent major offshore geohazards due to their destructive, tsunami-generating potential; dangers that will only increase as sea levels rise. This volume features the latest scientific research into their features and consequences. Editor(s): Yamada, Yasuhiro; Kawamura, K.; Ikehara, Ken; Ogawa, Yujiro; Urgeles, Roger; Mosher, David; Chaytor, J.; Strasser, Michael. Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research. Num Pages: 769 pages, 50 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBKC; RGB; TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1350.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 769
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400721616
- ISBN
- 9789400721616
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.50
€ 248.50
Hardback. Now in this third updated and expanded edition, this text offers an introduction to the dynamics of active structures and to the feedback control of lightly damped flexible structures, with the emphasis on basic issues and simple control strategies that work. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 456 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGMD4; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 165 x 24. Weight in Grams: 798.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 3rd ed. 2011
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400720329
- ISBN
- 9789400720329
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.07
€ 68.07
Hardback. Recent years have seen enormous advances in the technology of concrete as a material. In this book, these advances are highlighted by the top experts in the field who hold prominent positions in the International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib). Editor(s): Fardis, Michael N. Num Pages: 394 pages, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TNC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 394
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719965
- ISBN
- 9789400719965
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.16
€ 244.16
Role of Seismic Testing Facilities in Performance-based Earthquake Eng...
. Ed(S): Fardis, Michael N.; Rakicevic, Zoran...
Hardback. This volume presents the first outcomes of the SERIES project, which pooled European seismic testing facilities, Europe's best experts in experimental earthquake engineering and experts from the USA to present research achievements and point to the future. Editor(s): Fardis, Michael N.; Rakicevic, Zoran T. Series: Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TNCE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 765.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2012
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400719767
- ISBN
- 9789400719767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.25
€ 244.25