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Hardcover. Bridges are great symbols of mankind's conquest of space. They are a monument to his vision and determination, but these alone are not enough. An appreciation of the mathematical theories underlying bridge design is essential to resist the physical forces of nature and gravity. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 18. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055111
- ISBN
- 9780632055111
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 176.80
€ 176.80
Paperback. By use of checklists, this book provides a practical tool for the building specifier. This new edition features changes to specification classifications (resulting from revisions to the Common Arrangement and SMM7) and the latest British Standards and Codes of Practice. Num Pages: 160 pages, 0. BIC Classification: AMC; TNCB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 174 x 244 x 9. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 11th Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632042067
- ISBN
- 9780632042067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.62
€ 78.62
Hardcover. This book examines the plastic design and behaviour of main frames----both low--rise industrial and agricultural, and multistorey. Representative topics, such as member and frame stability and restraints and connections, are explained in clear and detailed presentations, and will interest practitioners and students alike. Num Pages: 336 pages, 230. BIC Classification: TDCP; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 25. Weight in Grams: 906.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632040889
- ISBN
- 9780632040889
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 213.30
€ 213.30
Hardback. Where will the water come from to sustain the great desert cities of Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix? This book explores the past, present, and future of water in the West. It explains why America built the dam that made Lake Powell and others like it and then allowed its citizens to become dependent on their benefits, which were temporary. Num Pages: 304 pages, 21 b/w photographs, 4 line illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; RNFD; TNFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520254770
- ISBN
- 9780520254770
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.77
€ 52.99
€ 37.77
Hardcover. This book addresses the formulation, approximation and numerical solution of optimal shape design problems: from the continuous model through its discretization and approximation results, to sensitivity analysis and numerical realization. Num Pages: 442 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AK; TBJ; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 442
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471958505
- ISBN
- 9780471958505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 564.48
€ 564.48
Hardcover. A fast guide to solving common design problems in building foundations, now in a new edition. Includes new material on settlements, soil modification, pole foundations, braced excavations, waterfront foundations, and slope stabilization. Series: Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. Num Pages: 256 pages, illustrations, glossary, index. BIC Classification: TGB; TNC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 255 x 187 x 23. Weight in Grams: 652.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471858980
- ISBN
- 9780471858980
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
Hardcover. The principles and concepts for unsaturated soils are developed as extensions of saturated soils. Addresses problems where soils have a matric suction or where pore--water pressure is negative. Covers theory, measurement and use of the fundamental properties of unsaturated soils----permeability, shear strength and volume change. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: TNCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 286 x 220 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1420.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Wiley-Interscience
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 544
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471850083
- ISBN
- 9780471850083
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.51
€ 211.51
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
€ 150.36
€ 150.36
Hardcover. Concise, practical advice on developing important business skills. Written by a professional engineer and licensed land surveyor with over 30 years of first hand experience running his own small business. Supplements skills not thoroughly taught in the current engineer or surveyor education. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KJ; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471758495
- ISBN
- 9780471758495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 91.31
€ 91.31
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
€ 66.10
€ 66.10
Hardcover. Unique focus on above-ground treatment technologies. Covers new chemical analysis methods and regulations covering arsenis, radon, 1,4 dioxane, MTBE, Perchlorae and NDMA amongst others. Includes a unique section on design philosophy giving the reader a clear understanding of the design process and the goals to be met. Num Pages: 432 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RN; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471657422
- ISBN
- 9780471657422
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.61
€ 162.61
Hardcover. Covers various aspects of urban transit operations, planning and economics. Num Pages: 664 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: AM; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 194 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1320.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 664
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471632658
- ISBN
- 9780471632658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.33
€ 169.33
Hardcover. The compaction guide to greater profits, less hassle. Boost your bottom line with the expert, efficient soil compaction techniques and technological solutions in this fully updated Second Edition. This revision will provide the contractor, fill inspector, and geotechnical engineer with greater coverage of environmental topics, including. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 266 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC; TNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 266
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471585237
- ISBN
- 9780471585237
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 169.24
€ 169.24
Hardcover. Describing the different soldering methods in use today, this guide presents both their theory and practical applications. It covers the topics of cleaning, statistical quality control, through-hole and joining. The author relates all theory to practical, on-site situations. Num Pages: 400 pages, index. BIC Classification: TDM; TGX; TNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 236 x 163 x 28. Weight in Grams: 696.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471584711
- ISBN
- 9780471584711
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 307.70
€ 307.70
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
€ 132.74
€ 132.74
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
€ 210.79
€ 210.79
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
€ 224.63
€ 224.63
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
€ 136.36
€ 136.36
Hardcover. Examines structural aspects of high rise buildings, particularly fundamental approaches to the analysis of the behavior of different forms of building structures including frame, shear wall, tubular, core and outrigger-braced systems. Num Pages: 552 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 984.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 552
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471512370
- ISBN
- 9780471512370
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 292.60
€ 292.60
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
€ 99.28
€ 99.28
Hardcover. Risk and reliability analysis is an area of growing importance in geotechnical engineering, where many variables have to be considered. Statistics, reliability modelling and engineering judgement are employed together to develop risk and decision analyses for civil engineering systems. Num Pages: 618 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: GPQD; TNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 298 x 179 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1220.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 618
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471498339
- ISBN
- 9780471498339
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 167.98
€ 167.98
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
€ 215.69€ 180.57
€ 215.69
€ 180.57
Hardcover. Covers practical and fundamental aspects of environmental statistics. Series: Statistics in Practice. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PB; RN; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471470168
- ISBN
- 9780471470168
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.42
€ 194.42
Hardcover. This is the thoroughly updated, expanded, and revised new edition of one of the most distinguished publications in geotechnical engineering. Overall there is greater emphasis on practical problems involving advanced soil behavior. The entire book has been updated and streamlined to help busy professionals. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 288 x 226 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1634.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471463023
- ISBN
- 9780471463023
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.96
€ 197.96