Building with straw bales is being embraced by amateurs and professionals for its versatility, comfort, environmental friendliness and high insulation. New methods should expand its growing worldwide popularity.
Practical Straw Bale Building describes the best of current practices and introduces new ideas in a practical step-by-step approach, supported by technical data and analysis. Starting from how straw bales are made, it describes the building of both in-fill and load-bearing walls, discusses the properties of materials used to plaster the walls, and details how particular features are incorporated, such as windows, doors, arches, plumbing and electrical. It especially describes new methods that enable the construction of straighter, thinner and easier-to-plaster walls. The book provides a wealth of information and ideas for immediate practical application and as a basis for further development of straw bale building methods.
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Specifying Buildings, Second Edition: A Design Management Perspective >> By Stephen Emmitt, David T. Yeomans
Author: Stephen Emmitt, David T. Yeomans | Size: 1.15 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.; 2 edition | Year: 2008 | pages: 270 | ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0750684507
1.Review
"A comprehensive study of the specification of buildings demonstrating its necessity as an intrinsic part of the design process. This book would benefit any professionals involved in the design stage of the construction of buildings."
- Diane Dale, Practice and Technical Director, CIAT
"Informed by extensive research and practical experience, the book provides expert guidance which is of use to both the student and
professional alike."
- Matthew Peat, BSc (Hons) MSc CEnv
MCIOB MCIAT LCGI, Senior Lecturer and
Course Leader for Architectural Technology,
Leeds Metropolitan University
2.From the Back Cover
Selecting the best materials, techniques and systems for each project and then specifying them correctly to meet all the requirements of quality, time, value, constructability, maintenance and durability is a fundamental aspect of architectural design. It also helps to determine the quality and environmental impact of the project.
Specifying Buildings: A Design Management Perspective provides a unique insight into the entire specification process, from selecting materials and products to writing the specification, dealing with changes and minimising risk. This new edition has been extensively revised and includes new case studies, research findings and reviews to illustrate how to translate design intent into building assembly.
The book is structured to meet the needs of students on construction-related programmes such as architecture, engineering, surveying and construction management. It provides valuable insights and practical guidance, with end of chapter exercises helping students achieve a thorough understanding of the specification process
3.The authors
Dr. Stephen Emmitt is an architect and Professor of Architectural Technology, Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University. He is an experienced specifier and design manager.
Dr. David T. Yeomans has taught structural design, construction and building conservation and is a specialist in timber structures.
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Federal Government Construction Contracts
A Practical Guide for the Industry Professional, 2ed
Author: SMITH, CURRIE & HANCOCK EDITORS Thomas J. Kelleher Jr., Thomas E. Abernathy IV, Hubert J. Bell Jr., Steven L Reed | Size: 3.15 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition | Year: March 29, 2010 | pages: 719 | ISBN: ISBN-10: 0470539763 ; ISBN-13: 978-0470539767
1.Review
"The contents of the book are laid out for quick reference, to the point and contain essential information. I recommend this book to any contractor." (L.C. Gaskins Construction Company) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
2.From the Back Cover
Federal Construction Law For Construction Professionals
Any firm intent on benefiting from the boom in federal government construction contracts must navigate the sometimes Byzantine complex of laws, regulations, and practices that govern these projects. Written by the same author team as the bestselling guide to state and local construction law, Common Sense Construction Law, here is an easy-to-understand guide to the practical reality of these special requirements, and how managers and owners of construction industry firms can?use them?to effectively avoid pitfalls on current projects and compete successfully for new projects.
In plain English, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Federal Government Construction Contracts: A Practical Guide for the Industry Professional walks the reader through actual federal contracts, highlighting critical clauses, and places where some federal government agencies use different language. For nonlawyers, ease of use and quick understanding of the many legal points are facilitated by an array of features, including:
Sample provisions from current federal government construction contracts
Clauses and regulations unique to various federal agencies, highlighted throughout
Helpful "Key Points—Issues to Consider" that summarize important concepts at the end of each chapter
Checklists that help readers make use of the concepts in practice
By making transparent the many rights, risks, and legal responsibilities involved in a federal government construction project, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Federal Government Construction Contracts: A Practical Guide for the Industry Professional provides construction industry professionals—from general contractors, subcontractors, and designers to surety bond agents—with the insight and understanding they need to avoid problems and run a successful project from start to finish. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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This book captures best practice in construction stakeholder management using a range of international case studies. It demonstrates stakeholder mapping, presents the power/interest matrix and analyses a model for the timely engagement of stakeholders.
The increased use of partnering and other relational forms of contracting have underlined the need for project participants to work together and also to be aware of all those who can affect or be affected by a project and its associated developments. Stakeholder management enables them to see this wider picture and provides guidance for managing the diverse views and interests that can manifest in the course of a project's life.
All construction projects have the potential for conflicts of interest that can result in costly and damaging legal proceedings. This new book advocates an alternative to dispute resolution that is proactive, practical and global in its application. Construction Stakeholder Management is therefore an essential text for advanced students, lecturers, researchers and practitioners in the built environment.
2.From the contents
Contributors
Preface
1. Introduction to Stakeholder Management (Ezekiel Chinyio and Paul Olomolaiye).
2. Corporate Social Responsibility - The remit (Kenneth Amaeshi).
3. A historical Overview of Stakeholder Management (Frank Harris).
4. Uptake, Applications and Best Practices in Stakeholder Management (Michael Thomson).
5. Construction Stakeholder Management - A Scandinivian Approach (Adekunle Oyegoke).
6. Risk and Construction Stakeholder Management (Mei-Yung and Paul Olomolaiye).
7. Mapping Stakeholders (Lynda Bourne and Pat Weaver).
8. Managing Construction Stakeholders: strategies and tactics (Steven Ogunlana and Ektewan Manowong).
9. Negotiations in Stakeholder Management (Jeroen Warner).
10. Communications in Stakeholder Management (Amir Al-Khafaji, Douglas Oberhelman, Wayne Baum and Bernie Koch).
11. Culture and Leadership in Stakeholder Management (Abbas Elmualim).
12. Impact of Procurement on Stakeholder Management (Pantaleo D. Rwelamila).
13. Procurement - Asia/Australian Perspectives (Steve Rowlinson, Tas Yong Koh and Martin Morgan Tuuli).
14. Decision Analysis in Stakeholder Management (Matthew Wood, Amlan Mukherjee, Todd Bridges and Igor Linkov).
15. Stakeholder Management - the gains and pains (Stefan Olander and Brian Atkins).
16. Benefiting from Stakeholder Management - learning from Austria's Electronic Archiving of Original Documents (Michaela Linzzatti).
17. Managing Stakeholder Conflicts between Organizations (Helder Moura and Cardoso Teixeira).
18. Managing Stakeholder Conflicts: environment versus people (Felix Hammond and Colin Booth).
19. Change Management (Nidhi Shah and Phil T. Harris).
20. Case Studies (Ezekiel Chinyio).
21. Conclusion. (Ezekiel and Paul Olomolaiye).
Index.
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Author: Don Bokmiller, Simon Whitbread, Joel Londenberg | Size: 31 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Sybex | Year: 2011 | pages: 648 | ISBN: 1118066812
This perfectly paced Autodesk Official Training Guide covers all the core concepts and functionality of Revit MEP, Autodesk's hot mechanical, engineering, and plumbing software. Hands-on, real-world tutorials reinforce the detailed discussions on a variety of Revit MEP topics, including interface, project setup and templates, worksharing, as well as such mechanical concerns as building loads and ductwork, such electrical concerns as lighting and communications outlets, and such plumbing concerns as fixtures and water systems.
Serves as the only hands-on reference and tutorial to cover Autodesk Revit MEP in exhaustive detail
Explores the interface and walks you through creating and using project templates
Devotes extensive coverage to each aspect of Revit MEP: mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Includes chapters on solid modeling, creating symbols, using parameters, creating equipment, and more
Shares tips, tricks, and real-world exercises that only professionals who use the software every day can provide
To strengthen the learning experience, readers can download before-and-after tutorial files from the supporting web site so they can jump into any tutorial and immediately compare their work to that of the professionals.
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Well Testing Project Management (Onshore and Offshore Operations) >> By Paul J. Nardone
Author: Paul J. Nardone | Size: 3.11 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing | Year: August 7, 2009 | pages: 358 | ISBN: ISBN-10: 1856176002 ; ISBN-13: 978-1856176002
Well test planning is one of the most important phrases in the life cycle of a well, if done improperly it could cost millions. Now there is a reference to ensure you get it right the first time. Written by a Consultant Completions & Well Test Engineer with decades of experience, Well Test Planning and Operations provides a road map to guide the reader through the maze of governmental regulations, industry codes, local standards and practices. This book describes how to plan a fit-for-purpose and fault free well test, and to produce the documents required for regulatory compliance. Given the level of activity in the oil and gas industry and the shortage of experienced personnel, this book will appeal to many specialists sitting in drilling, completion or exploration departments around the world who find themselves in the business of planning a well test, and yet who may lack expertise in that specialty. Nardone provides a roadmap to guide the planner through this complex subject, showing how to write the necessary documentation and to coordinate the many different tasks and activities, which constitute well test planning. Taking the reader from the basis for design through the well Test program to well test reports and finally to the all-important learning to ensure continuous improvement.
Identification and prioritization of well test objectives
Confirmation of well test requirements
Preparation of detailed well test programs
Selection and qualification of test equipment
Onsite (onshore and offshore) engineering support and test supervision
Detailed well test interpretation
Definition of Extended Well Test (EWT) requirements
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Civil Engineering Project Management 4Ed. >> Alan C. Twort , J Gordon Rees
Author: Alan C. Twort , J Gordon Rees | Size: 3.59 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition | Year: 30 April 2003 | pages: 294 | ISBN: 0750657316
Review
Reviews of previous editions:
"It is an excellent guide to the engineer going on site for the first time and as such I can recommend it" - Municipal Engineering
"Can be recommended to any young civil engineer" - The Professional Engineer
"The book is lucidly written and readable" - Journal of the Institution of Highway Engineers
Product Description
This new edition of Civil Engineering: Supervision and Management updates and revises the best practical guide for on-site engineers. Written from the point of view of the project engineer it details their responsibilities, powers and duties.
The book has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes to management practice and new forms of contract. As a practical guide to on-site project management the book is invaluable to practicing engineers.
* Practical guide for the on-site engineer
* Written in line with the ICE qualification exam guidelines
* Revised and updated for the latest forms of contracts
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To learn to program is to be initiated into an entirely new way of thinking about engineering, mathematics, and the world in general. Computation is integral to all modern engineering disciplines, so the better you are at programming, the better you will be in your chosen field. The author departs radically from the typical presentation by teaching concepts and techniques in a rigorous manner rather than listing how to use libraries and functions. He presents pointers in the very first chapter as part of the development of a computational model that facilitates an ab initio presentation of subjects such as function calls, call-by-reference, arrays, the stack, and the heap. The model also allows students to practice the essential skill of memory manipulation throughout the entire course rather than just at the end. As a result, this textbook goes further than is typical for a one-semester course -- abstract data types and linked lists, for example, are covered in depth. The computational model will also serve students in their adventures with programming beyond the course: instead of falling back on rules, they can think through the model to decide how a new programming concept fits with what they already know. The book is appropriate for undergraduate students of engineering and computer science, and graduate students of other disciplines. It contains many exercises integrated into the main text, and the author has made the source code available online.
"This book builds a well-defined computation model that allows concepts that are important in technical and scientific applications -- like pointers, arrays and recursion -- to be gradually and rigorously introduced. The languages covered by the book, C and MATLAB, are highly relevant to engineering applications. Clarity of exposition, numerous well-chosen examples, pedagogical savvy, and logical sequencing of the topics all help the reader's progress through the chapters and make for an enjoyable learning experience. This book prepares one well to deal with advanced programming language constructs and the design of large, complex applications by promoting mastery of the fundamentals, by covering important practical aspects of a programmer's activity, and by instilling good design and implementation habits. It is therefore ideally suited for self-study or as a textbook in an introductory college-level programming course for engineers and similarly technically-minded students." --Fabio Somenzi (University of Colorado at Boulder)
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Advanced Mathematics for Applications >> By Andrea Prosperetti
Author: Andrea Prosperetti, The Johns Hopkins University and University of Twente | Size: 4.21 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS | Year: January 2011 | pages: 744 | ISBN: ISBN:9780521515320
The partial differential equations that govern scalar and vector fields are the very language used to model a variety of phenomena in solid mechanics, fluid flow, acoustics, heat transfer, electromagnetism and many others. A knowledge of the main equations and of the methods for analyzing them is therefore essential to every working physical scientist and engineer. Andrea Prosperetti draws on many years' research experience to produce a guide to a wide variety of methods, ranging from classical Fourier-type series through to the theory of distributions and basic functional analysis. Theorems are stated precisely and their meaning explained, though proofs are mostly only sketched, with comments and examples being given more prominence. The book structure does not require sequential reading: each chapter is self-contained and users can fashion their own path through the material. Topics are first introduced in the context of applications, and later complemented by a more thorough presentation.
Andrea Prosperetti draws on many years' experience at the forefront of research to produce a guide to the mathematical methods needed for classical fields. Each chapter is essentially self-contained, so users can fashion their own path through the material according to their needs.
Andrea Prosperetti is the Charles A. Miller, Jr Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University. He also holds the Berkhoff Chair in the Department of Applied Sciences at the University of Twente in the Netherlands.
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