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This book offers a clear explanation of the principles and practice of construction planning, programming and control during the preparation and construction stages of a project. The book is written in the context of current procurement and contractual arrangements and...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2013-02-05
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This book contains the proceedings of the international workshop “Designing and Building with Ultra-High Performance Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC): State of the Art and Development”, organized by AFGC, the French Association for Civil Engineering and French branch...
Editeur :
Wiley-ISTE
Parution :
2013-01-24
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Design management as a recognised role in the built environment industry is relatively new, initially arising from the need for better co-ordination and delivery of design information from design teams to main contractors - particularly important as procurement routes...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2013-01-16
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Understanding the rheological properties of fresh concrete, the hydration phenomenon of cement responsible for structuration, the relationship between the characteristics of the porous solid obtained and its mechanical performances or resistance to the aggressive...
Editeur :
Wiley-ISTE
Parution :
2012-12-17
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The UK government has committed to reducing the nation’s carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. Buildings currently use almost half of the UK’s generated energy and they are now the focus of an unprecedented drive to cut energy use in our homes, offices, schools, libraries –...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2012-12-14
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Pressure on space and changes in planning law mean that loft conversions are now at the forefront in the race to improve the performance of Britain's ageing housing stock. Since 1990, roof space conversions have increased UK housing capacity by more than 200 million...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2012-11-29
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Theorie und Konstruktion der wichtigsten Bereiche der Stahlbautechnik werden von den Grundlagen her entwickelt und durch viele Beispiele praxisbezogen erläutert. Das Buch ist aus Vorlesungen im Grund- und Vertiefungsstudium des Bauingenieurwesens entstanden. Der Inhalt...
Editeur :
Springer Vieweg
Parution :
2012-11-27
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Project management is of critical importance in construction, yet its execution poses major challenges. In order to keep a project on track, decisions often have to be made before all the necessary information is available. Drawing on a wide range of research, Managing...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2012-11-20
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Design calculations and dimensioning of masonry according to the partial safety factor concept is required by the new standard part DIN 1053-100. This book is an introduction for its practice with background information from first hand with numerous examples.
Editeur :
Ernst & Sohn
Parution :
2012-11-15
Collection :
Bauingenieur-Praxis
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Dieses Buch ist das Ergebnis der vollständigen Überarbeitung und Erweiterung des Fachbuches „Ingenieurholzbau nach DIN 1052“. Veranlassung dafür war die bauaufsichtliche Einführung der Eurocodes (EN) mit den zugehörigen Nationalen Anhängen. Die Normen EC0 – DIN EN 1990...
Editeur :
Ernst & Sohn
Parution :
2012-11-05
Collection :
Bauingenieur-Praxis
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Just like building physics, performance based building design was hardly an issue before the energy crises of the 1970ies. With the need to upgrade energy efficiency, the interest in overall building performance grew. The term "performance" encompasses all...
Editeur :
Ernst & Sohn
Parution :
2012-10-11
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The construction industry faces continual challenges and demands, due to market conditions and coercion by governments, for improvements in safety, quality and cost control, and in the avoidance of contractual disputes. To meet these challenges construction enterprises...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2012-10-07
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Just like building physics, performance based building design was hardly an issue before the energy crises of the 1970s. With the need to upgrade energy efficiency, the interest in overall building performance grew. The term "performance" encompasses all...
Editeur :
Ernst & Sohn
Parution :
2012-10-07
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Note: New editions of this book have been published: the 3rd edition in 2017, and the 4th edition in September 2023. Bad experiences with construction quality, the energy crises of 1973 and 1979, complaints about 'sick buildings', thermal, acoustical, visual and...
Editeur :
Ernst & Sohn
Parution :
2012-10-04
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The magnitude of investment, the long time-frames involved and the influence of pre-existing infrastructure on urban infrastructure provision make a co-ordinated approach to forward-planning, policy development and implementation essential. There are major challenges...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2012-07-30
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THE DEFINITIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SOURCE FOR BUILDING WITH WOOD—NOW IN A THOROUGHLY UPDATED SIXTH EDITION Since its first publication in 1966, Timber Construction Manual has become the essential design and construction industry resource for building with...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2012-07-13
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Construction projects are beset with disputes. In 1960 around 250 writs were issued relating to construction disputes. Within 30 years this number increased five-fold, and in the 20 years since then the number of disputes has not fallen. Some disputes are significant,...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2012-07-06
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Construction researchers and industry practitioners have begun to explore the possibilities offered by mobile and pervasive computing in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). It is expected that the construction industry will be keen to apply these...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2012-06-29
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Written for small builders and tradesmen such as bricklayers and carpenters, as well as householders wanting to provide more space and enhanced living conditions without the substantial cost of moving house. While there are many books that deal with the construction...
Editeur :
Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2012-06-04
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An authoritative textbook on construction management offering a clear model for understanding theoretical aspects. The construction industry has become a truly global network of interconnected stakeholders making demands which require the involvement of skilled...
Editeur :
Wiley
Parution :
2012-04-26
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