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A History of British Motorways

In A History of British Motorways, Dr Charlesworth presents a fascinating account of the way political and social attitudes concerning motorways have evolved. He describes the early road policies … mehr »

geschrieben von George Charlesworth (Autor)

Achieving Results: How to Create Value

A company's ability to quickly adapt to the changing demands and requirements of its customers has become an essential requirement for it's long-term survival. Managers must not limit their thinking … mehr »

geschrieben von Roy Woohead (Autor) und James McCuish (Autor) und Roy Woodhead (Autor)

Achieving Sustainability in Construction

* Preface * Introduction * Organising Committee * Scientific and Technical Committee * Collaborating Institutions * Sponsoring Organisations With Exhibition * Exhibiting Organisations * Supporting … mehr »

geschrieben von Ravindra K. Dhir (Herausgeber) und Thomas D. Dyer (Herausgeber) und Moray D. Newlands (Herausgeber)

Admixtures - Enhancing Concrete Performance

* Preface * Introduction * Organising Committee * Scientific and Technical Committee * Collaborating Institutions * Sponsoring Organisations with Exhibition * Exhibiting Organisations * Supporting … mehr »

geschrieben von Ravindra K. Dhir (Herausgeber) und Peter C. Hewlett (Herausgeber) und Moray D. Newlands (Herausgeber)

An Introduction to Cable Roof Structures - Second Edition

The second edition of this book provides structural engineers with a concise introduction to the architectural, structural and technological aspects of cable roofs, and supplies sufficient information … mehr »

geschrieben von H. A. Buchholdt (Autor) und Hans Anton Buchholdt (Autor)

Application of Codes, Design and Regulations

* Preface * Introduction * Organising Committee * Scientific Organisations With Exhibition * Exhibiting Organisations * Supporting Institution * Opening Paper * Developing Codes and Regulations to … mehr »

geschrieben von Ravindra K. Dhir (Herausgeber) und Moray D. Newlands (Herausgeber) und Andrew Whyte (Herausgeber)

Applications of Nanotechnology in Concrete Design

* Preface * Introduction * Organising Committee * Scientific and Technical Committee * Collaborating Institutions * Sponsoring Organisations with Exhibition * Exhibiting Organisations * Supporting … mehr »

geschrieben von Ravindra K. Dhir (Herausgeber) und Moray D. Newlands (Herausgeber) und Laszlo J. Csetenyi (Herausgeber)

Appraisal and Repair of Claddings and Fixings

This title is a practical guide to the detection and remedy of faults in claddings and fixings on buildings. It sets out the problems involved in common cladding systems for buildings, and relates … mehr »

geschrieben von M. Wilson (Autor) und P. Harrison (Autor)

Arch Bridges: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Arch Bridges, Held at Bolton, UK on 3-6 September 1995

This text brings together current knowledge on all aspects of bridge behaviour, covering developments in construction, design, analysis, repair and maintenance. Case histories are used to illustrate … mehr »

geschrieben von C. Melbourne (Herausgeber)

Asphalts in Road Construction

This is a useful guide to all facets of asphalt technology as applied to the construction and maintenance of highways and reflects the very best of UK asphalt and pavement technology. It covers all … mehr »

geschrieben von Robert N. Hunter (Herausgeber)

Blast Effects on Buildings

Introduction - Basic guidelines for enhancing building resistance - Blast loading - Structural response to blast loading - Design of elements in reinforced concrete and structural steel - Implications … mehr »

geschrieben von G. C. Mays (Herausgeber) und P. D. Smith (Herausgeber) und Geoffrey Mays (Orchester)

Building Innovation: Complex Constructs in a Changing World

This work examines the changes in the construction and use of the built environment that are currently emerging, and how innovative practices and materials can be integrated into the construction … mehr »

geschrieben von D. M. Gann (Autor)

Capital Dredging

The dredging of a completely new site, requires careful investigation of site conditions. This book draws on the experience of a variety of expert authors to explain how to avoid operational problems, … mehr »

geschrieben von Institution Of Civil Engineers (Orchester)

Cement Chemistry, Second Edition

A revised and updated text on cement chemistry. This edition forms a comprehensive and … mehr »

geschrieben von H. F. W. Taylor (Autor)

Cesmm3 Examples

* Introduction * Diagrams * General items * Ground investigation * Geotechnical and other specialist processes * Demolition and site clearance * Earthworks * In situ concrete * Concrete ancillaries * … mehr »

geschrieben von Martin Barnes (Autor) und M. Barnes (Autor)

Cesmm3 Price Database 1999/2000

* Unit pricing * Approximate estimating * Plant hire rates and outputs * Economic forecast * Working … mehr »

geschrieben von E. C. Harris (Herausgeber)

Civil Engineering Construction Contracts 2nd Edition

Reflects the changes in various principal civil engineering contracts including the ICE 6th, the New Engineering Contract, the Arbitration and Conciliation Acts and the Housing Grants, Construction … mehr »

geschrieben von M. O'Reilly (Autor)

Civil Engineering in the Nuclear Industry: Proceedings of the Conference Organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers and Held in Windermere on 20-

Civil engineering has an important part to play at every stage of the nuclear fuel cycle. This book examines ways in which the industry has responded to this challenge with new methods of construction … mehr »

geschrieben von R. Dexter-Smith (Herausgeber)

Composite Materials in Concrete Construction

This volume includes key papers in the following areas: * Structural design considerations * … mehr »

geschrieben von R. K. Dhir (Herausgeber) und K. A. Paine (Herausgeber) und M. D. Newlands (Herausgeber)

Concrete for Transportation Infrastructure

* Preface * Introduction * Organising Comittee * Scientific and Technical Committee * Collaborating Institutions * Sponsoring OrganisationsWith Exhibition * Exhibiting Organisations * Supporting … mehr »

geschrieben von University of Dundee (Autor) und Ravindra K. Dhir (Herausgeber) und Michael J. McCarthy (Herausgeber)

Cost-Benefit Analysis for Engineers and Planners

* Introduction * Quantifying and valuing the costs and benefits * Resources and time: discounting and indicators * Application to particular fields * Reporting and presentation * Checklist * … mehr »

geschrieben von Michael Snell (Autor)

Creating Value in Engineering

The management setting; analytical decision making; holistic … mehr »

geschrieben von Institution Of Civil Engineers (Orchester)

Deep Excavations: A Practical Manual

Assembles practical rules and details for useful and economical execution of deep excavations. This book include changes in design emphasis including those due to Eurocode 7 and descriptions of … mehr »

geschrieben von Malcom Puller (Autor)

Developments in Tidal Energy: Proceedings of the Third Conference on Tidal Power

This is an analysis of the issues involved in assessing the viability of barrage construction with particular reference to the Severn barrage and the Mersey tidal project. The book explores the … mehr »

geschrieben von Institution Of Civil Engineers (Orchester)

Dynamics of Marine Sands

* Introduction, including sections on a general procedure and errors and sensitivities * Properties of water and sand * Currents * Waves * Combined waves and currents * Threshold of motion * Bed … mehr »

geschrieben von R. Soulsby (Autor)

Dynamics of Railway Bridges

* Introduction * Theoretical bridge models * Modelling other factors * Modelling of railway bridges * Natural frequencies of railway bridges * Damping of railway bridges * Influence of vehicle speed … mehr »

geschrieben von L. Fryba (Autor)

Earth Reinforcement & Soil Structures

Provides a comprehensive explanation and illustration of earth reinforcement and soil structures, … mehr »

geschrieben von Colin Jfp Jones (Autor)

Engineering and Health in Compressed Air Work

* The Compressed Air Working Group * Units of pressure in hyperbaric work Chairman's introductionSession 1 * Introduction to the "Engineering and Health in Compressed Air Work" confrerence * O2 in '02 … mehr »

geschrieben von Roy Slocombe (Herausgeber) und Jim Buchanan (Herausgeber) und Donald Lamont (Herausgeber)

Ensuring Reservoir Safety

Contains the proceedings of the 15th Conference of the British Dam Society, Ensuring reservoir safety into the future, covering a variety of issues relating to reservoir safety, particularly in the … mehr »

geschrieben von Henry Hewlett (Autor)

Environmental Management at Airports: Liabilities and Social Responsibilities

For airport managers and environmental consultants alike, this book provides a valuable source of reference on current best practice in sustaining effective environmental management within the … mehr »

geschrieben von Nadine Tunstall Pedoe (Herausgeber) und David W. Raper (Herausgeber) und John M. W. Holden (Herausgeber)

Extending Performance of Concrete Structures

Topics discussed in these papers include developments in materials and methods for repair of existing structures and use in new construction. The themes of the seminar are "Materials Development" and … mehr »

geschrieben von Ravindra K. Dhir (Herausgeber) und Paul A. J. Tittle (Herausgeber)

Final Covers for Solid Waste Landfills and Abandoned Dumps

This book presents the essential elements for the design of final covers for solid waste landfills and abandoned dumps. Chapter 1 gives an overview and presents selected aspects of regulations in the … mehr »

geschrieben von Robert M. Koerner (Autor) und David E. Daniel (Autor)

Financing Infrastructure Projects

* Project finance as a tool for financing infrastructure projects * Public finance for infrastructure projects * Financial instruments * Financial engineering * Restructuring projects * Financial … mehr »

geschrieben von Tony Merna (Autor) und Cyrus Njiru (Autor)

Finite Element Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering: Application

* Obtaining geotechnical parameters * Tunnels * Earth retaining structures * Cut slopes * Embankments … mehr »

geschrieben von David M. Potts (Autor) und Lidija Zdravkovic (Autor)

Finite Element Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering: Theory

Volume 1: Theory * Geotechnical analysis * Finite element theory for linear materials * Geotechnical considerations * Real soil behaviour * Elastic constitutive models * Elasto-plastic behaviour * … mehr »

geschrieben von David M. Potts (Autor) und D. M. Potts (Autor) und L. Zdravkovic (Autor)

Finite Element Design of Concrete Structures: Practical Problems and Their Solutions

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geschrieben von G. A. Rombach (Autor)

Forensic Engineering: A Professional Approach to Investigation

Forensic engineering is a broadly defined term used to describe the technical investigation of failures that lead, or may lead, to civil or criminal legal proceedings. These proceedings centre on … mehr »

geschrieben von B. S. Neale (Herausgeber)

Geotechnical Engineering of Landfills

* Mechanical properties of landfill waste * Compression of waste and implications for practice * Stress states in, and stiffness of, landfill waste Issues related to mineral liners * Properties and … mehr »

geschrieben von N. Dixon (Herausgeber) und E. J. Murray (Herausgeber) und D. R. V. Jones (Herausgeber)

Ground Anchorages and Anchored Structures in Service 2007

Shows how routine inspection and monitoring can extend the service life of the anchored structures that represent key elements of a country's infrastructure. This book includes findings that show that … mehr »

geschrieben von Stuart Littlejohn (Herausgeber)

Ground and Soil Improvement

Methods for improving ground and soil have undergone significant developments in recent years, particularly in terms of application and usage, and many innovative techniques have been introduced. … mehr »

geschrieben von C. A. Raison (Herausgeber)

Groundwater Problems in Urban Areas: Proceedings of the International Conference Organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers and Held in London, 2

Addresses the problems associated with the changing groundwater levels - frequent deterioration of water quality, reduced water abstraction, and flooding or uplift of basements. This work provides a … mehr »

geschrieben von W. B. Wilkinson (Herausgeber)

Grouting in the Ground: Proceedings of the Conference Organized by the Institution of Civil Engineers and Held in London on 25-26 November, 19

This book provides an excellent opportunity for engineers to catch up with the latest trends in geotechinical grouting and provides an in-depth discussion of the advances, views and knowledge from … mehr »

geschrieben von A. L. Bell (Herausgeber)

Highway Maintenance Handbook, 2nd Edition

This handbook deals with the ongoing task of maintaining Britain's network of roads in a safe and satisfactory condition. It provides a commentary on a range of maintenance areas, and analyzes both … mehr »

geschrieben von Ken Atkinson (Herausgeber)

Icp Design Methods for Driven Piles in Sands and Clays

Broadens the recommendations published by Jardine and Chow in 1996. This volume provides procedures that can be applied by geotechnical engineers, supported by worked examples for sands and clays. It … mehr »

geschrieben von Richard Jardine (Autor)

Improvements in Reservoir Construction, Operation and Maintenance: Proceedings of the 14th Conference of the British Dam Society ...

Contains the proceedings of the 14th conference of the British Dam Society held at the University of Durham 6-9 September 2006, and covers critical issues relating to Improvements in Reservoir … mehr »

geschrieben von British Dam Society Conference (14th 200 (Autor)

Information Management in a Contractor: A Model of the Flow of Project Data

Examines the flow of information, relating not only to projects, but also to the more general information, that circulates in a contract. A model is presented, complete with definitions, that would … mehr »

geschrieben von Norman Fisher (Autor)

John Smeaton, Frs

John Smeaton, the greatest civil engineer of the 18th century, was principal founder of the profession in Britain and an engineering scientist of international repute. This is a biography of Smeaton, … mehr »

geschrieben von A. W. Skempton (Herausgeber)

Land Drainage and Flood Defence Responsibilities: 3rd Edition

* Outline of responsibilities and statutes * Government department * Environment Agency * Internal Drainage Boards * Local authorities * Riparian owners * Differentiation between land drainage … mehr »

geschrieben von Of Civil Institution of Civil Engineers (Autor) und Institution Of Civil Engineers (Orchester)

Landslide Risk Assessment

There has been a gradual shift away from relying on engineering solutions to individual landslide problems, to the use of various strategies to manage the problems over a broad area. This book … mehr »

geschrieben von Tanure Ojaide (Autor) und Em Lee (Autor) und Dkc Jones (Autor)

Lime Stabilisation: Proceedings of the Seminar Held at Loughborough University Civil & Building Engineering Department on 25 September, 19

Brings together expertise and experience from industry and academia … mehr »

geschrieben von N. Dixon (Herausgeber) und C. D. F. Rogers (Orchester)

Long-Term Benefits and Performance of Dams

This book contains 55 papers covering a wide variety of topics including: * The benefits and social impact of dams * Lessons learned from historical incidents * Refurbishment and replacement of … mehr »

geschrieben von H. Hewlett (Herausgeber) und British Dam Society Conference (13th 200 (Orchester)

Management Decisions for Engineers

This title is a guide, designed for engineering managers, to the theory and practice of how good decisions are made and why poor decisions occur. It is the result of many years of teaching and … mehr »

geschrieben von J. Parkin (Autor)

Management Development in the Construction Industry

The face of construction has changed substantially in recent years and will continue to do so as clients' demands and requirements become more sophisticated and the industry is faced with the … mehr »

geschrieben von Of Civil E Institute of Civil Engineers (Autor)

Management of Procurement

This invaluable book covers all aspects of procurement, from drafting and using contracts to procurement strategies for privately financed projects. It is written from a construction perspective, and … mehr »

geschrieben von D. Bower (Autor)

Managing Projects for Success: A Trilogy

A 'how to do it' book that provides the challenge of theory application through a series of exercises. It aims to equip the reader with specialist skills that can be immediately applied in practice … mehr »

geschrieben von A. Hamilton (Autor)

Masonry

This guide provides practical advice and guidance on the repair and maintenance of masonry structures. … mehr »

geschrieben von G. Parkinson (Autor) und G. Shaw (Autor) und J. K. Beck (Autor)

NEC Engineering and Construction Contract: User's Guide

* Philosophy and ethos of the New Engineering Contract * User's … mehr »

geschrieben von Jon Broome (Autor)

Negotiating Skills in Engineering and Construction

This work is about the personal skills which engineers use in negotiations. It covers the different negotiating skills needed during all three phases of a contract: to secure it, during its lifetime, … mehr »

geschrieben von Bill Scott (Autor) und Bertil Billing (Autor)

Planning and Design of Ports and Marine Terminals, 2nd Edition

Taking into account the rapid decrease in 'throughput' due to containerisation and the subsequent conversion of cargo berths for other uses, this title looks at data regarding natural conditions for … mehr »

geschrieben von H. Agerschou (Autor) und I. Dand (Autor) und T. Ernst (Autor)