http://www.freebookspot.es Latest books added today en-us http://www.freebookspot.es/logorss.jpg http://www.freebookspot.es 160 43 http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=379076 This is an introductory book on hydrology that covers the fundamental theories on hydrological cycle (water balance, atmospheric water, subsurface water, surface water), precipitation analysis, evaporation and evapotranspiration processes, infiltration, ground water movement, hydrograph analysis, rainfall runoff modelling (unit hydrograph), hydrological flow routing, measurements and data collection, hydrological statistics and hydrological design. The text has been written in a concise format that is integrated with the relevant graphics, examples, questions, answers and full solutions. Read more...
]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 17:38:36 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=378466 This text delivers a fundamental coverage for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of structural engineering, and professionals working in industrial and academic research. The methods for structural analysis are explained in detail, being based on basic static, kinematics and energy methods previously discussed in the text. A chapter deals with calculations of deformations which provides for a good understanding of structural behaviour. Attention is given to practical applications whereby each theoretical analysis is reinforced with worked examples. A major industrial applications consisting of a simple bridge design is presented, based on various theoretical methods described in the book. The finite element as an extension of the displacement method is covered, but only to explain computer methods presented by use of the structural analysis package OCEAN. An innovative approach enables influence lines calculations in a simple mannger. Basic algebra given in the appendices provides the necessary mathematical tools to understand the text. Read more...
]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 15:01:47 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=378248 Product Description: This book deals with structural surveys for all types of building - domestic industrial and commercial - and includes diagnosis of a wide range of defects. It considers both modern and older construction methods, and deals with the particular problems of alterations and restoration work. Guidance is given on how to carry out measured surveys and on report writing. The third edition covers the latest definitions of types of property surveys, more information on report writing and a range of detail updates. * Covers all types of building - commercial, industrial and historical - not just domestic * Deals with particular problems of conversion and renovation work - increasingly important today * New edition features latest definitions of survey types, more on report writing and a range of other updates * ‘a valuable reference book’ - ASI Journal Read more...
]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 21:57:06 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=378206 Product Description: After an examination of fundamental theories as applied to civil engineering, authoritative coverage is included on design practice for certain materials and specific structures and applications, and a particular feature is the incorporation of chapters on construction and site practice, including contract management and control. Read more...
]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 20:38:28 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=378202 Product Description: "Long Term Durability of Structural Materials" features proceedings of the workshop held at Berkeley, CA in October, 2000. It brought together engineers and scientists, who have received grants from the initiative NSF 98-42, to share their results on the study of long-term durability of materials and structures. The major objective was to develop new methods for accelerated short-term laboratory or in-situ tests which allow accurate, reliable, predictions of the long-term performance of materials, machines and structures. To achieve this goal it was important to understand the fundamental nature of the deterioration and damage processes in materials and to develop innovative ways to model the behavior of these processes as they affect the life and long-term performance of components, machines and structures. The researchers discussed their approach to include size effects in scaling up from laboratory specimens to actual structures. Accelerated testing and durability modeling techniques developed were validated by comparing their results with performance under actual operating conditions. The main mechanism of the deterioration discussed included environmental effects and/or exposure to loads, speeds and other operating conditions that are not fully anticipated in the original design. A broad range of deterioration damage, such as fatigue, overload, ultraviolet damage, corrosion, and wear was presented. A broad range of materials of interes Read more...
]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 20:32:45 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=378106 Product Description: This manual for civil and structural engineers aims to simplify as much as possible a complex subject which is often treated too theoretically, by explaining in a practical way how to provide uncomplicated, buildable and economical foundations. It explains simply, clearly and with numerous worked examples how economic foundation design is achieved. It deals with both straightforward and difficult sites, following the process through site investigation, foundation selection and, finally, design. The book: * includes chapters on many aspects of foundation engineering that most other books avoid including * filled and contaminated sites * mining and other man-made conditions * features a step-by-step procedure for the design of lightweight and flexible rafts, to fill the gap in guidance in this much neglected, yet extremely economical foundation solution * concentrates on foundations for building structures rather than the larger civil engineering foundations * includes many innovative and economic solutions developed and used by the authors’ practice but not often covered in other publications * provides an extensive series of appendices as a valuable reference source. For the Second Edition the chapter on contaminated and derelict sites has been updated to take account of the latest guidelines on the subject, including BS 10175. Elsewhere, throughout the book, references have been updated to take account of the lat Read more...
]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 15:51:14 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=375533 Examining the fundamental differences between design and analysis, Robert Benaim explores the close relationship between aesthetic and technical creativity and the importance of the intuitive, more imaginative qualities of design that every designer should employ when designing a structure. Aiding designers of concrete bridges in developing an intuitive understanding of structural action, this book encourages innovation and the development of engineering architecture. Simple, relevant calculation techniques that should precede any detailed analysis are summarized. Construction methods used to build concrete bridge decks and substructures are detailed and direct guidance on the choice and the sizing of different types of concrete bridge deck is given. In addition guidance is provided on solving recurring difficult problems of detailed design and realistic examples of the design process are provided. This book enables concrete bridge designers to broaden their scope in design and provides an analysis of the necessary calculations and methods. Read more...
]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 16:14:22 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=375519 Architects, builders and related design professionals are required to design any structure to the minimum requirements set by applicable codes. Failure to do so can mean expensive change orders during construction, delays, loss of client trust and even litigation. This work explains the standard building code for the entire United States, which replaces the regional UBC, BOCA and SBCCI codes. It explains building code requirements pictorially, with the aim of facilitating comprehension. Read more...
]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 15:56:05 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=375381 Written for new and experienced highway engineers, this master resource offers the most complete and practical treatment available for every aspect of highway bridge design, rehabilitation, and maintenance. From initial concept all the way to final contract documentation preparation, Bridge Engineering presents a clear and detailed road map to the entire bridge engineering process. Read more...
]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:18 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=374851 Real-world in perspective, this book offers an applications-oriented introduction to engineering analysis and design methods that are related to various components of the hydrologic cycle, especially urban hydrology. The book explores the physical processes of the hydrologic cycle, t he computational fundamentals of hydrologic analysis, and the elements of design hydrology. For anyone interested in Hydrology or Hydraulics andin Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Forestry, and Geology. Read more...
]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:50:41 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=374320 A wealth of recent research into the continued deterioration of reinforced concrete structures has led to a review of methods of investigation and repair techniques. This thoroughly revised and updated edition brings together the fundamental aspects of this world wide problem and offers advice on how investigations, diagnosis and consequent remedial work should be carried out. Read more...
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:23:08 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=372864 Free Convective Heat Transfer is a thorough survey of various kinds of free-convective flows and heat transfer. Reference data are accompanied by a large number of photographs originating from different optical visualization methods illustrating the different types of flow. The formulas derived from numerical and analytical investigations are valuable tools for engineering calculations. They are written in their most compact and general form in order to allow for an extensive range of different variants of boundary and initial conditions, which, in turn, leads to a wide applicability to different flow types. Some specific engineering problems are solved in the book as exemplary applications of these formulas. Read more...
]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:18:33 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=372842 The notch stress approach for fatigue assessment of welded joints is based on the highest elastic stress at the weld toe or root. In order to avoid arbitrary or infinite stress results, a rounded shape with a reference radius instead of the actual sharp toe or root is usually assumed. Wolfgang Fricke reviews different proposals for reference radii together with associated S-N curves. The guidelines give detailed recommendations for the numerical analysis of notch stress by the finite or boundary element method and present appropriate S-N curves for the assessment of the fatigue strength of different materials. Finally, four examples illustrate the application of the approach as well as the variety of structures which can be analyzed and the range of results which can be obtained from different models. Published in Association with the International Institute of Welding (IIW). Read more...
]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:53:50 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=372678 Product Description: Spectral Element Method in Structural Dynamics is a concise and timely introduction to the spectral element method (SEM) as a means of solving problems in structural dynamics, wave propagations, and other related fields. The book consists of three key sections. In the first part, background knowledge is set up for the readers by reviewing previous work in the area and by providing the fundamentals for the spectral analysis of signals. In the second part, the theory of spectral element method is provided, focusing on how to formulate spectral element models and how to conduct spectral element analysis to obtain the dynamic responses in both frequency- and time-domains. In the last part, the applications of SEM to various structural dynamics problems are introduced, including beams, plates, pipelines, axially moving structures, rotor systems, multi-layered structures, smart structures, composite laminated structures, periodic lattice structures, blood flow, structural boundaries, joints, structural damage, and impact forces identifications, as well as the SEM-FEM hybrid method. * Presents all aspects of SEM in one volume, both theory and applications * Helps students and professionals master associated theories, modeling processes, and analysis methods * Demonstrates where and how to apply SEM in practice * Introduces real-world examples across a variety of structures * Shows how models can be used to evaluate the accuracy of other solution meth Read more...
]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:39:19 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=372586 Create an Oasis describes how to quickly and easily choose, build, and use a simple greywater system. Some can be completed in an afternoon for under $30. It also provides complete instructions for more complex installations, how to deal with freezing, flooding, drought, failing septics, low perk soil, non-industrialized world conditions, coordinating a team of professionals to get optimum results on high-end projects, and "radical plumbing" that uses 90% less resources. Read more...
]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:57:20 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=371475 Product Description: At present, material energies – that is thermal variation, air velocity, spectrums of light and electricity – remain a largely untapped source of innovation and inspiration for architects. Commonly relegated to the production of ambience - ‘moods’ or ‘effects’ - energies tend to be explored, in a design context, as little more than metaphor or poetics. Alternatively, they are regarded wholly as a resource for providing preconceived, rule-of-thumb interior comfort zones or as a set of measurables for determining ‘energy efficient’ buildings. Energies looks at ways of elevating these materials from their dependence on surfaces and services and in so doing, deploying them as building materials in themselves thus redefining our physical boundaries through a wholly new means of spatial organisation. * The publication propels the sustainability debate forward by making ‘material energies’ the catalyst for experimental design. * The issue deals with a wide range of scales of design, from architecture to building design and that of landscape and urban planning * Contributors include Michelle Addington, Petra Blaisse, Penelope Dean, Helene Furjan, An Te Liu, Zbigniew Oksiuta, Philippe Rahm and WEATHERS. Read more...
]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:59:26 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=371309 Serviceability failures of concrete structures involving excessive cracking or deflection are relatively common, even in structures that comply with code requirements. This is often as a result of a failure to adequately account for the time-dependent deformations of concrete in the design of the structure. The serviceability provisions embodied in codes of practice are relatively crude and, in some situations, unreliable and do not adequately model the in-service behaviour of structures. In particular, they fail to adequately account for the effects of creep and shrinkage of the concrete. Design for serviceability is complicated by the non-linear and inelastic behaviour of concrete at service loads. Providing detailed information, this book helps engineers to rationally predict the time-varying deformation of concrete structures under typical in-service conditions. It gives analytical methods to help anticipate time-dependent cracking, the gradual change in tension stiffening with time, creep induced deformations and the load independent strains caused by shrinkage and temperature changes. The calculation procedures are illustrated with many worked examples. A vital guide for practising engineers and advanced students of structural engineering on the design of concrete structures for serviceability and provides a penetrating insight into the time-dependent behaviour of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Read more...
]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:08:33 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=371133 The weld toe is a primary source of fatigue cracking because of the severity of the stress concentration it produces. Weld toe improvement can increase the fatigue strength of new structures significantly and can also be used to repair or upgrade existing structures. However, practitioners have reported wide variations in the actual improvements in fatigue strength. Based on an extensive testing program organized by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), this report reviews the main methods for weld toe improvement to increase fatigue strength: burr grinding, TIG dressing and hammer and needle peening. The report provides specifications for the practical use of each method, including equipment, weld preparation and operation. It also offers guidance on inspection, quality control and training as well as assessments of fatigue strength and thickness effects possible with each technique. These recommendations will allow for a more consistent use of these methods and more predictable increases in fatigue strength. Read more...
]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:21:45 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=370040 Summary: Certainly a must-have! Rating: 5 I was required to buy this book for a steel design course, and was annoyed at first with how expensive and bulky this book was, since I assumed we would only be using it for the tables. Once I knew how to use the book, though, I grew quite fond of it. Not only are the tables clearly marked, but the Manual and the commentary in the back were better than our textbook at explaining which equations to use and how to apply them. We now call this book our "Bible" because it has helped and guided us through our steel courses, lol. It was the best money I ever spent on a textbook, and I'm not even considering ever giving the "Bible" up. Read more...
]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:11:27 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=369392 In this film, visionary architect Nader Khalili teaches us the essence of designing Earth Architecture using Superadobe technology. He shares the secrets of nature’s timeless principles and timeless materials to design homes, infrastructure, eco-villages, and even a town, that work in harmony with the environment almost anywhere in the world. Read more...
]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:27:22 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368930 This textbook is aimed at those who need to acquire a broad brush appreciation of all the various engineering functions that are involved in planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining a railway system. An indication is given of the differences in these different disciplines between heavy rail, rapid transit and light rail operations. Read more...
]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:45:27 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368849 The combined challenges of health, comfort, climate change and energy security cross the boundaries of traditional building disciplines. This authoritative collection, focusing mostly on energy and ventilation, provides the current and next generation of building engineering professionals with what they need to work closely with many disciplines to meet these challenges. A Handbook of Sustainable Building Engineering covers: how to design, engineer and monitor a building in a manner that minimises the emissions of greenhouse gases how to adapt the environment, fabric and services of existing and new buildings to climate change how to improve the environment in and around buildings to provide better health, comfort, security and productivity and provides crucial expertise on monitoring the performance of buildings once they are occupied. The authors explain the principles behind built environment engineering, and offer practical guidance through international case studies. Read more...
]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:36:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368759 In this unique reference volume, rotary blasthole drilling and surface blasting, as applied in large surface mines, are comprehensively covered. Both new and classic concepts, techniques and methodologies are presented, supported by numerous illustrations and practical data. In 26 chapters, drilling, surface blasting, rock, rock mass, machinery, tools and accessories, compressors and air flushing, computing and practice are many other relevant subjects are treated the first 16 chapters deal with rotary blasthole drilling, and the 10 next chapters with the concepts, theory and practice of blasting. Moreover, the 14 appendices provide vital technical and commercial data, to further support the reader to design, plan, execute and calculate blasthole drilling operations. This volume is intended for professionals and technicians in mining, exploration, geological and mechanical engineering, who are involved with the design, planning and execution of rotary drilling and blasting operations in surface mines. Read more...
]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:41:40 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368734 Over the last decade, synthetic musk fragrances, which after use enter the environment by different pathways, have been described as a new group of bioaccumulative and persistent xenobiotics. This book gives the first comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the environmental pollution caused by several different synthetic musks. Written by a wide range of international experts in the field, the book summarizes and critically discusses the musk levels in the different compartments of the aquatic environment, in indoor/ambient air, house dust, and in addition, in human samples. The aspects of biotransformation and metabolism of several synthetic musks in the environment and in animals/humans are particularly emphasized. Finally, a provisional toxicological assessment and risk evaluation is given. Many, as yet unpublished, data complete this survey. The volume also points out the gaps, the still missing toxicological and environmental data, and in general, the need for further research work in this field. Read more...
]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:35:59 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368464 Wiley's Remediation Technologies Handbook: Major Contaminant Chemicals and Chemical Groups, extracted from the Enviroglobe database, consists of 368 chemicals and chemical groups. This book lists in alphabetical order these chemical and chemical groups along with the numerous technologies, many of which are patented, or trademarked techniques, to remediate them. A short description of each of these technologies is provided along with appropriate references. Read more...
]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:34:43 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368459 Growth in the numbers of organic chemicals during recent decades has been extraordinary. Most are complex compounds that are released directly and/or indirectly to the surrounding environment. A view is emerging in relation to environmental protection and hazardous substance management that (1) some organic chemicals and/or organic leachates from solid waste materials and contaminated sediment/soil sites are of such extreme environmental concern that all use should be highly controlled including isolation for disposal and (2) most hazardous substances are of sufficient social value that their continual use, production and disposal are justified. For these chemicals their types, sources, fate, behavior, effects and remediation at solid- aqueous phase interfaces must be fully assessed and understood. This assessment and understanding are essential for society to accept risks of adverse ecological or human health effects. Editorial Reviews Read more...
]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:24:14 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368444 Bridging the gap between theoretical texts and the massive and expensive software packages, this modern-day handbook covers finite element programming in a wide range of problems in mechanical, civil, aeronautical and electrical engineering. Comprehensive, it ranges from the static analysis of two- and three-dimensional structures to stress analysis of thick slabs on elastic foundations, and from two- and three- dimensional vibration analysis problems to two-dimensional field problems including heat transfer and acoustic vibrations. The 24 printouts of powerful and valuable engineering computer programs, written in QUICK BASIC, are introduced by a preliminary chapter giving useful hints and formulae intended for structural design. The programs are capable of analyzing problems in engineering design and manufacture, with text fully describing how to use the computer programs for their particular problems or tasks. The finite element method is used in all the programs, and the problems for analysis can be of quite complex design and shape and with complex boundary conditions. Read more...
]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:05:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368395 This book provides a solid foundation in the principles of heat and mass transfer and shows how to solve problems by applying modern methods. The basic theory is developed systematically, exploring in detail the solution methods to all important problems. The revised second edition incorporates state-of-the-art findings on heat and mass transfer correlations. The book will be useful not only to upper- and graduate-level students, but also to practicing scientists and engineers. Many worked-out examples and numerous exercises with their solutions will facilitate learning and understanding, and an appendix includes data on key properties of important substances. Read more...
]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:05:08 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368369 Brazing is a technology for bonding similar or dissimilar substrate materials by using temperatures above 450 degrees Celsius to effect the phase change in an added filler of clad, preferably without markedly impacting the integrity of the substrate(s). This book offers a collection of in-depth presentations devoted to a number of state-of-the art brazing topics. Nineteen teams, consisting of multiple or single authors, have accepted the Editor's invitation to prepare chapters in selected areas. The authors are from a number of countries, representing some of the most respected world institutions in the field, including national laboratories, agencies, academic organizations, and research centers from industrial corporations. Part one introduces the fundamentals of brazing, including molten metal wetting processes, strength and margins of safety of brazed joints, and modeling of associated physical phenomena. Part two goes on to consider specific materials, such as super alloys, filler metals for high temperature brazing, diamonds and cubic boron nitride, and varied ceramics and intermetallics. Chapters also explore brazing of carbon-carbon (C/C) composites to metals before the final section discusses applications of brazing and brazed materials, including brazing of cutting materials, use of coating techniques, and metal-nonmetal brazing for electrical, packaging and structural applications, fluxless brazing, the use of glasses and glass ceramics for high temperature appli Read more...
]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:59:54 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=368185 This Subsection covers general requirements for manufacturers, fabricators, installers, designers, material manufacturers, material suppliers, and owners of nuclear power plants. This Subsection which is referenced by and is an integral part of Division 1, Subsections NB through NG, and Division 2 of Section III, covers quality assurance requirements, Code Symbol stamping and authorized inspection for Class 1, 2, 3, MC, CS, CB and CC construction. Selective reference of ASME Standard NQA-1, Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities, is made in this Subsection. NQA-1 provides the programmatic quality assurance requirements for the establishment and execution of a quality assurance program. NQA-1 is not included in the Code subscription and must be purchased separately. Section III of the ASME Code Address the rules for construction of nuclear facility components and supports. The components and supports coverd by section III are intended to be installed in a nuclear power system that serves the purpose of producing and controlling the output of thermal energy from nuclear fuel and those associated systems essential to safety of nuclear power system. Section III provides requirements for new construction of nuclear power system considering mechanical and thermal stresses due to cyclic operation. Deterioration, which may occur in service as result of radiation effects, corrosion, or instability of the material, is typically not addressed. Read more...
]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:40:39 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=367360 This film shows how a pile of earth, dug out from the building site, is turned into a small house called Eco- Dome (moon cocoon model), using the Superadobe technology. It documents how professionals and students from many countries training at Cal-Earth Institute built this structure. It is intended for use with materials and tools developed for instruction during the apprenticeship retreat at Cal-Earth. Superadobe technology was first presented by the architect to NASA for lunar habitats, and can build single or clustered homes on earth which are resistant to fire, floods, wind storms and earthquakes. Read more...
]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:43:17 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366878 Today, the offshore engineer is required to carry out-an enormous range of tasks and a full appreciation of the industry is an e-ssential prerequisite to success. This book should be on the bookshelf, if - not a permanent part of every engineer-92s baggage. It will be as valuable - to the new recruit to the industry as to the experienced engineer embarking- upon a new field of work. Read more...
]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:10:07 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366877 Designed for senior-level and graduate courses in Dynamics of Structures and Earthquake Engineering. Dynamics of Structures includes many topics encompassing the theory of structural dynamics and the application of this theory regarding earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures. No prior knowledge of structural dynamics is assumed and the manner of presentation is sufficiently detailed and integrated, to make the book suitable for self-study by students and professional engineers. Read more...
]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:01:27 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366868 Rudy's back with two hours worth of excellent advanced techniques for achieving a very high degree of accuracy while boring, turning, facing, threading, milling or grinding on your lathe. He also discusses and demonstrates the most important accessories you will use on your lathe. (2 hours, color).Rudy Kouhoupt was a columnist for "The Home Shop Machinist" and "Live Steam" magazines for 24 years. He also contributed articles and plans to "Popular Mechanics" magazine for more than ten. He was a consummate machinist and a superb teacher. Rudy has always been a proponent of the "Keep it Simple" method of machine and tool design and machining style. You will learn much from his approaches. Read more...
]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:10:35 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366524 This new edition of Understanding Housing Defects has been extensively revised and includes new and revised graphics, many more photographs, and an extended text. The book is a natural companion to The Construction of Houses (first published in 1990 and now in its 3rd revision). Understanding Housing Defects provides a concise, coherent and comprehensive introduction to the causes, investigation and diagnosis of housing defects. It is aimed at all those students and practitioners who require a broad understanding of housing defects as part of a wider sphere of academic or professional activity. The book has three specific objectives, to explain why, and how, defects occur. To enable the reader to recognise and identify building defects and to provide, where appropriate, guidance on their correct diagnosis. The authors have worked in both public and private sectors and have, between them over 75 years' experience in dealing with housing and general building defects. Currently, they are all lecturers at the University of the West England, where they teach on a variety of undergraduate and post-graduate courses. They are also actively involved in carrying out research and consultancy for a number of property owning organisations throughout the UK. Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:01:36 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366522 Textile composites and inflatable structures have become increasingly popular for a variety of applications in among many other fields civil engineering, architecture and aerospace engineering. Typical examples include membrane roofs and covers, sails, inflatable buildings and pavilions, airships, inflatable furniture, airspace structures etc. The ability to provide numerical simulations for increasingly complex membrane and inflatable structures is advancing rapidly due to both remarkable strides in computer hardware development and the improved maturity of computational procedures for nonlinear structural systems. Significant progress has been made in the formulation of finite elements methods for static and dynamic problems, complex constitutive material behaviour, coupled aero-elastic analysis etc. The book contains 14 invited contributions written by distinguished authors who participated in the Second International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflated Structures held in Stuttgart, 2-4 October 2005. The meeting was one of the Thematic Conferences of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS, eccomas.org ). The different chapters discuss recent progress and future research directions in new textile composites for applications in membrane and inflatable structures. Part of the book focuses in describing innovative numerical methods for structural analysis, such as new non linear membrane and shell finite elements. The re Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:00:02 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366520 A Professional's Handbook on Grouting and Concrete Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:57:33 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366517 This new edition of a highly practical text gives a detailed presentation of the design of common reinforced concrete structures to limit state theory in accordance with BS 8110. Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:49:56 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366444 World renowned visionary Architect Nader Khalili teaches us the secrets of natural materials for building Earth Architecture. We learn how to step onto our building site, pick up the earth under our feet, and using field tests analyze and choose a suitable material for constructing our home, permanent communities and emergency shelter. Khalili teaches us, through stories of both personal experience and legend, how to use these natural nontoxic materials to build healthy and healing homes. In this process we will understand that the principles applied in the innovative modern technology of Superadobe have their roots in the timeless, universal elements earth, water, air and fire. Earth, or all the elements, offer the raw material for building a sustainable, eco-home that works in harmony with nature and is resistant to most natural and man-made disasters - a beautiful home built with timeless materials and timeless principles. Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:21:58 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366424 Product Description: The Structural Engineer's Pocket Book is the only compilation of all tables, data, facts and formulae needed for scheme design by structural engineers in a handy-sized format. Bringing together data from many sources into a compact, affordable pocketbook, it saves valuable time spent tracking down information needed regularly. This new and improved edition has been updated throughout, expanding previous chapters and reflecting changes to the British Standards, as well as including a whole new section on sustainability covering general concepts, materials, actions and targets for structural engineers. Although small in size, this book contains the facts and figures needed for preliminary design whether in the office, on-site or in the IStructE Part 3 Exam. Based on UK conventions, the Structural Engineer's Pocket Book is split into 14 sections including geotechnics, structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber. * Time-saving, affordable, first-point-of-reference for structural and civil engineers * Brings together data from many sources into a compact, easy-to-use format * On-the-job rules of thumb to design specifications Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:44:31 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366411 Review 'The book is easy to read and is suitable for both the novice designer and the experienced practitioner' - Structural Engineer The book is easy to read and is suitable for both the novice designer and the experienced practitioner - Structural Engineer Product Description This edition provides up-to-date guidance on the detailed design of prestressed concrete structures. All major topics are dealt with, including prestressed flat slabs, an important and growing application in the design of buildings. Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:28:52 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366407 Urban Planning Theory since 1945 By Dr Nigel Taylor * Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd * Number Of Pages: 192 * Publication Date: 1998-12-12 * ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0761960945 * ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780761960942 Product Description: Following the Second World War, modern systems of urban and regional planning were established in Britain and most other developed countries. In this book, Nigel Taylor describes in a straightforward but analytically rigorous way the changes in planning thought which have taken place since then. The book outlines the main theories of planning, from the traditional view of urban planning as an exercise in physical design, to the systems and rational process views of planning of the 1960s from Marxist accounts of the role of planning in capitalist society in the 1970s, to theories about planning implementation, and more recent views of planning as a form of `communicative action'. Written by a philosopher, who is also a qualified town planner, Urban Planning Theory since 1945 is an accessible guide to planning theory for students and teachers of urban planning, urban studies, urban policy, and for anyone with an interest in the history of planning ideas. Review `The author has created a short and readable overview of the main theories of planning, an achievement which students will surely appreciate' - Netherlands Journal of Housing and the Built Environment `I would use Nigel Taylor's book as Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:16:51 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366405 This handbook concerns the general field of groundwater from an engineering perspective. It covers the several disciplines concerned with the design and control of flow and contaminant transport in groundwater. Each chapter is authored by a specialist in the topic treated, and special care has been taken to keep the literature up-to-date with recent developments and research in this field. This handbook is an essential reference for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, for professional engineers and professionals in government regulatory agencies. Review: The Handbook of Groundwater Engineering A very conscientious textbook. The book covers a great deal of information including the occurrence of groundwater, groundwater flow, modeling, testing, geostatistics, solute transport, GIS, and remediation. The subject matter is complemented by tables, data, and graphs. which help explain key concepts and the mathematical equations used. I like to use this in conjunction with Handbook of Hydrology. A very good book for the practising professional. Review: A true comprehensive resource This book is aimed at the practicing groundwater professional or advanced student. It is an excellent reference and review of almost any groundwater topic. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field. Each contains a well-presented discussion of key concepts and equations. The end of the chapter lists a handful of recommended references for further information followed by a compreh Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:14:53 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366404 Product Description: The field of stress analysis has gained its momentum from the widespread applications in industry and technology and has now become an important part of materials science. Various destructive as well as nondestructive methods have been developed for the determination of stresses. This timely book provides a comprehensive review of the nondestructive techniques for strain evaluation written by experts in their respective fields. The main part of the book deals with X-ray stress analysis (XSA), focussing on measurement and evaluation methods which can help to solve the problems of today, the numerous applications of metallic, polymeric and ceramic materials as well as of thin-film-substrate composites and of advanced microcomponents. Furthermore it contains data, results, hints and recommendations that are valuable to laboratories for the certification and accreditation of their stress analysis. Stress analysis is an active field in which many questions remain unsettled. Accordingly, unsolved problems and conflicting results are discussed as well. The assessment of the experimentally determined residual and structural stress states on the static and dynamic behavior of materials and components is handled in a separate chapter. Students and engineers of materials science and scientists working in laboratories and industries will find this book invaluable. Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:13:33 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366403 Product Description: Introduction to Bed, Bank and Shore Protection provides students and professional engineers with the understanding and guidance to prevent the erosion of movable beds, banks and shorelines. In a world of rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions, these skills are increasingly important to the engineer as well as the wider community. The book starts with the underlying scientific principles behind hydraulics and soil mechanics and applies them to common practical situations for the protection of coastal and river beds, banks and shores. Based on the author's twenty years of experience, this blend of theory and practice provides the reader with useful knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of situations for the protection of the environment. Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:11:20 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366401 Acoustic Emission (AE) has been commercially available for more than thirty (30) years. Has any progress been made? The purpose of the Symposium held in January 1998 in Plantation, Florida was to discuss the evolution of the technology of AE over the years in instrumentation, applications, standards and codes and its overall worldwide acceptance. Authors have made comparisons between AE and other Nondestructive Testing (NDT) technologies as to their suitability in solving practical industrial problems worldwide. Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:09:44 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366400 Everything you need to design install replace and rehabilitate buried pipe systems Put a single-volume treasury of underground piping solutions at your command! A one-of-a kind resource, Buried Pipe Design, Second Edition, identifies and explains every factor you must know to work competently and confidently with the subsurface infrastructure of distribution systems, including sewer lines, drain lines, water mains, gas lines, telephone and electrical conduits, culverts, oil lines, coal slurry lines, subway tunnels and heat distribution lines. Within the pages of this acclaimed professional tool you'll find space-age remedies for the aging, deteriorating piping beneath America's cities and learn how to design long-lived systems capable of delivering vital services and meeting new demands. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource shows you how to: * Determine loads on buried pipes * Understand pipe hydraulics * Choose an installation design for buried gravity flow pipes * Design for both rigid pipe and flexible pipe * Select appropriate pipe for your application based on material properties * Work within safety guidelines * Handle soil issues, including pipe embedment and backfill * Employ the powerful tool of finite element analysis (FEA) * Adhere to current standards of the AWWA, ASTM, and other relevant standards organization * Save time with actual design examples * More! This thorough update of A. P. Moser's classic guide is now tw Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:08:29 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=366398 Product Description: Many structures suffer from unwanted vibrations and, although careful analysis at the design stage can minimise these, the vibration levels of many structures are excessive. In this book the entire range of methods of control, both by damping and by excitation, is described in a single volume. Clear and concise descriptions are given of the techniques for mathematically modelling real structures so that the equations which describe the motion of such structures can be derived. This approach leads to a comprehensive discussion of the analysis of typical models of vibrating structures excited by a range of periodic and random inputs. Careful consideration is also given to the sources of excitation, both internal and external, and the effects of isolation and transmissability. A major part of the book is devoted to damping of structures and many sources of damping are considered, as are the ways of changing damping using both active and passive methods. The numerous worked examples liberally distributed throughout the text, amplify and clarify the theoretical analysis presented. Particular attention is paid to the meaning and interpretation of results, further enhancing the scope and applications of analysis. Over 80 problems are included with answers and worked solutions to most. This book provides engineering students, designers and professional engineers with a detailed insight into the principles involved in the analysis and damping of structural vib Read more...
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:07:01 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=365638 Review "All in all, this is a fine reference for anyone needing essential information on the sources of, and methods for treating, industrial wastewater. Chemical Engineering, January 2003 "All in all, this is a fine reference for anyone needing essetial information on the sources of, and methods for treating, industrial wastewater." Chemical Engineering, January 2003 Review Review "All in all, this is a fine reference for anyone needing essential information on the sources of, and methods for treating, industrial wastewater." Chemical Engineering, January 2003 Read more...
]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:03:25 GMT http://www.freebookspot.es/Comments.aspx?Element_ID=365596 An understanding of the mechanical properties of unsaturated soils is crucial for geotechnical engineers worldwide, as well as to those concerned with the interaction of structures with the ground. This book deals principally with fine-grained clays and silts, or soils containing coarser sand and gravel particles but with a significant percentage of fines. The study of unsaturated soil is a practical subject, linking fundamental science to nature. Soils in general are inherently variable and their behaviour is not easy to analyse or predict, and unsaturated soils raise the complexity to a higher level. Even amongst practicing engineers, there is often lack of awareness of the intricacies of the subject. This book offers a perspective of unsaturated soils based on recent research and demonstrates how this dovetails with the general discipline of soil mechanics. Following an introduction to the basic soil variables, the phases, the phase interactions and the relevance of soil structure, an up-to-date review of laboratory testing techniques is presented. This includes suction measurement and control techniques in triaxial cell testing. This is followed by an introduction to stress state variables, critical state and theoretical models in unsaturated soils. A detailed description of the thermodynamic principles as applied to multi-phase materials under equilibrium conditions follows. These principles are then used to explore and develop a fundamental theoretical basis fo Read more...
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