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Friday, August 23, 2013

Building Construction Handbook, Roy Chudley, 6th Edition (2006) - Free Books


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Building Construction Handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing established procedures as well as those associated with recent amendments to the Building Regulations, British and European Standards and other related references. This approach, combined with the presentation of information in a highly illustrated and unique visual style, has proven this text to be a vital learning resource for thousands of building construction students, and an essential reference for professionals.

The sixth edition has been updated and expanded to take into account many aspects of the new and revised Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents as applied to working practice; in particular, construction requirements for conserving and economising energy and reducing atmospheric pollution (as this relates to Building Regulations Part L - Conservation of fuel and power).

This new edition also develops existing topics, including adaptation of buildings to ensure compatibility for the disabled, further details of masonry construction, applications of steel reinforcement to concrete, steel framed housing principles, sound insulation and additional details of structural glazing. Throughout, reference to supplementary regulations and standards are provided for further reading, and where appropriate, design calculations are included. Online lecture resources are provided, with power point slides available for a selection of topics, featuring essential illustrations for use with presentations and handouts.

The Handbook is an invaluable reference for students. It consolidates several years of study material into one comprehensive volume, suitable for a wide range of building and construction courses, including NVQs in Construction and the Built Environment, BTEC Nationals and Higher Nationals in Building Services Engineering, Construction and Civil Engineering, as well as construction related undergraduate degrees (such as Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building, Architectural Technology and Facilities Management) and professional examinations.

Roger Greeno is a well-known author of construction texts. He has extensive practical and consultancy experience in the industry, in addition to lecturing at several colleges of further and higher education, and the University of Portsmouth. He has also examined for City & Guilds, Edexcel, the Chartered Institute of Building and the University of Reading.

Roy Chudley's books on Building Construction have helped thousands of students gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College.

* Topics presented in a highly visual and easy to understand layout
* The market-leading bestseller for construction practice guidance
* Ideal for students on general construction and building courses
* An essential reference for the industry
* Updated in line with revised Building Regulations
* Website resources for lecturers available

Building Construction Handbook, Roy Chudley, 6th Edition (2006)



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Engineering Surveying, W. Schofield, Fifth Edition (2001) - Free Books


Butterworth | 2001 | ISBN: 0750649879 | 544 pages | PDF | 5,8 MB

The aim of Engineering Surveying has always been to impart and develop a clear understanding of the basic topics of the subject. The author has fully revised the book to make it the most up-to-date and relevant textbook available on the subject.

The book also contains the latest information on trigonometric levelling, total stations and one-person measuring systems. A new chapter on satellites ensures a firm grasp of this vitally important topic.

The text covers engineering surveying modules for civil engineering students on degree courses and forms a reference for the engineering surveying module in land surveying courses. It will also prove to be a valuable reference for practitioners.

* Simple clear introduction to surveying for engineers
* Explains key techniques and methods
* Details reading systems and satellite position fixing

Engineering Surveying, W. Schofield, Fifth Edition (2001)


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Water and Wastewater Engineering, Mackenzie Davis (2010) - Free Books



Publication Date: March 22, 2010 | ISBN-10: 0071713840 | ISBN-13: 978-0071713849 | Edition: 1

An In-Depth Guide to Water and Wastewater Engineering

This authoritative volume offers comprehensive coverage of the design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities. The book addresses water treatment in detail, following the flow of water through the unit processes and coagulation, flocculation, softening, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and residuals management. Each stage of wastewater treatment--preliminary, secondary, and tertiary--is examined along with residuals management.

Water and Wastewater Engineering contains more than 100 example problems, 500 end-of-chapter problems, and 300 illustrations. Safety issues and operation and maintenance procedures are also discussed in this definitive resource.

Coverage includes: 
  • Intake structures and wells 
  • Chemical handling and storage 
  • Coagulation and flocculation 
  • Lime-soda and ion exchange softening 
  • Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration 
  • Sedimentation 
  • Granular and membrane filtration 
  • Disinfection and fluoridation 
  • Removal of specific constituents 
  • Drinking water plant residuals management, process selection, and integration 
  • Storage and distribution systems 
  • Wastewater collection and treatment design considerations 
  • Sanitary sewer design 
  • Headworks and preliminary treatment 
  • Primary treatment 
  • Wastewater microbiology 
  • Secondary treatment by suspended and attached growth biological processes 
  • Secondary settling, disinfection, and postaeration 
  • Tertiary treatment 
  • Wastewater plant residuals management
  • Clean water plant process selection and integration
Water and Wastewater Engineering, Mackenzie Davis (2010)



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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, Robin Fell (2005) - Free Books


Geotechnical Engineering of Dams provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams. In addition, much attention is paid to the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. All phases of investigation, design and construction of a dam are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and, ultimately, the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the assessment of the likelihood of internal erosion and piping analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also presented. This valuable source on dam engineering incorporates the collective experience of the authors, each of whom has more than thirty-five years experience in the subject area. Design methods are presented in combination with their theoretical basis, to enable the reader to develop a proper understanding of the possibilities and limitations of a method. For its practical, well-founded approach, this work can serve as a useful guide for professional dam engineers and engineering geologists and as a textbook for university students.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Key Geological Issues 3. Geotechnical Questions Associated with Various Geological Environments 4. Planning, Conducting and Reporting of Geotechnical Investigations 5. Site Investigation Techniques 6. Shear Strength, Compressibility and Permeability of Embankment Materials and Soil Foundations 7. Clay Mineralogy, Soil Properties, and Dispersive Soils 8. Embankment Dams, their Zoning and Selection 9. Design, Specification and Construction of Filters 10. Control of Seepage, Internal Erosion and Piping for Embankment Dams 11. Analysis of Stability and Deformations 12. Design of Embankment Dams to Withstand Earthquakes 13. Embankment Dam Details 14. Specification and Quality Control of Earthfill and Rockfill 15. Concrete Face Rockfill Dams 16. Concrete Gravity Dams and their Foundations 17. Foundation Preparation and Cleanup for Embankment and Concrete Dams 18. Foundation Grouting 19. Mine and Industrial Dams 20. Monitoring and Surveillance of Embankment Dams.

About the Author

Robin Fell is Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of New South Wales and also works as a consultant. He has 38 years of experience in geotechnical engineering of dams, landslides and civil and mining projects in Australia and Asia. He has worked on over 100 dams worldwide and has been involved in all aspects of planning, site investigation, design and construction of embankment dams. Patrick MacGregor is a Consulting Engineering Geologist with more than 40 years experience in the assessment of geological constraints for major civil engineering projects in a number of countries. He has been involved in dam investigation, design and construction, and particularly worked on hydroelectric developments at all stages from inception to operation. David Stapledon spent many years on the investigation of large dam construction sites in various countries. He was a Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of South Australia (1964 -1993) and worked as a Consultant in Engineering Geology, contributing to major dam projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. He has 51 years of experience and was awarded the John Jaeger Memorial Medal for Contributions to Geomechanics in 1995. Graeme Bell has been a Consulting Dam Engineer since 1962. His role has varied from providing the full technical input, design management and construction advice for new dams to the preparation of complex structural analyses of existing dams. From 1979, he has acted as an independent reviewer on many dam projects, mainly in Australia, but also on several overseas locations.
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:041536440X
EAN:9780415364409
Dimensions:24.38 x 17.02 x 5.59 centimetres (1.81 kg)
Age Range:15+ years
Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, Robin Fell (2005) 


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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Martin Brook, Third Edition(2004) - Free Books



The job of the estimator is explained in detail at every key stage, from early cost studies, through the preparation of the estimate, to the creation of budgets for successful tenders. Each step is illustrated with examples and notes, and appropriate technical documentation.

Over recent years there have been significant developments in construction management, notably new procurement methods, greater emphasis on innovation and partnering, a greater reliance on cost planning as a methodology, and new developments in both industry and governmental reports and guidance.

This new and updated edition of a well-established textbook addresses each of these developments in turn, placing them firmly in the context of a thorough and easy to understand introduction to the roles of the estimator in preparing and winning tenders.

Practical approach to estimating from the contractor's point of view
Fully up-to-date with new procurement methods

Many examples of estimators' notes and documents

 August 25, 2004

Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Martin Brook, Third Edition(2004) 



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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Formwork for Concrete Structures, Garold (Gary) Oberlender, 4th Edition (2010) - Free Books




Formwork for Concrete Structures, Fourth Edition, provides current information on designing and building form-work and temporary structures during the construction process. Developed with the latest structural design recommendations by the National Design Specification (NDS 2005), the book covers recent advances in materials, money- and energy-saving strategies, safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and dimensional tolerances. Up-to-date sample problems illustrate practical applications for calculating loads and stresses. This comprehensive manual also includes new summary tables and equations and a directory of suppliers.

Formwork for Concrete Structures, 4th edition By Garold (Gary) Oberlender, Robert Peurifoy
2010 | 544 Pages | ISBN: 0071639179 | PDF | 10 MB

Formwork for Concrete Structures, Garold (Gary) Oberlender, 4th Edition (2010)



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Monday, August 19, 2013

Numerical Methods for Engineers, Steven Chapra and Raymond Canale, Sixth Edition (2009) - Free Books


April 20, 2009  0073401064  978-0073401065 6

Instructors love Numerical Methods for Engineers because it makes teaching easy! Students love it because it is written for them--with clear explanations and examples throughout. The text features a broad array of applications that span all engineering disciplines.
The sixth edition retains the successful instructional techniques of earlier editions. Chapra and Canale's unique approach opens each part of the text with sections called Motivation, Mathematical Background, and Orientation. This prepares the student for upcoming problems in a motivating and engaging manner. Each part closes with an Epilogue containing Trade-Offs, Important Relationships and Formulas, and Advanced Methods and Additional References. Much more than a summary, the Epilogue deepens understanding of what has been learned and provides a peek into more advanced methods. Helpful separate Appendices. "Getting Started with MATLAB" abd "Getting Started with Mathcad" which make excellent references.
Numerous new or revised problems drawn from actual engineering practice, many of which are based on exciting new areas such as bioengineering. The expanded breadth of engineering disciplines covered is especially evident in the problems, which now cover such areas as biotechnology and biomedical engineering. Excellent new examples and case studies span asll areas of engineering disciplines; the students using this text will be able to apply their new skills to their chosen field.
Users will find use of software packages, specifically MATLAB®, Excel® with VBA and Mathcad®. This includes material on developing MATLAB® m-files and VBA macros.

Numerical Methods for Engineers, Steven Chapra and Raymond Canale, Sixth Edition (2009)

  
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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Estimating in Building Construction, Steven J. Peterson and Frank R. Dagostino, 7th Edition (2011) - Free Books



 January 11, 2011
An update of the proven estimating text by Frank Dagostino, Estimating in Building Construction, 7/e, provides everything you need for a course in Estimating. It combines sound coverage of principles with step-by-step procedures to help students learn concepts more easily. Ideal for construction, architecture, and engineering students, it reflects the popular approach of tracing a complete project's progress. Added in this edition is a discussion of computers in estimating, different types of estimates (e.g., square foot, project comparison, and assembly estimating), how to determine labor productivity, and how to determine labor burden.

Estimating in Building Construction, Steven J. Peterson and Frank R. Dagostino, 7th Edition (2011) 



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