Computational Methods And Experiments In Materials Characterisation II
Author: C. A. Brebbia (Author, Editor), A. A. Mammoli (Author, Editor) | Size: 13.9 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: WIT Press / Computational Mechanics | Year: 2005 | pages: 368 | ISBN: 1845640314 & 9781845640316
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This volume contains most of the papers presented at the 12th International Conference on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements (CMEM) held in Malta in 2005. These biannual conferences provide a forum to review the latest work on the interaction between computational methods and experimental measurements. New types of experiments allowing for more reliable interpretation of physical systems, result in a better virtual representation of reality. Experimental results are themselves increasingly dependent on specialised computer codes. It is only through the harmonious progressive development of the experimental and computational fields that engineering sciences will be able to progress. This volume contains over 80 papers grouped in the following sections. Computational and analytical methods; Experimental and computational analysis; Direct, indirect and in-situ measurements; Particle methods; Structural and stress analysis; Structural dynamics; Dynamics and vibrations; Electrical and electromagnetic applications; Bioengineering applications; Heat transfer; Thermal processes and Fluid flow.
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Development of brownfield land can address shortfalls in the availability of land for housing and other buildings, but these sites present a range of problems that must be overcome in any successful development.
Land, Development and Design addresses all of the issues in the context of the reuse of urban land, providing a solid, readable overview of the principles and practice of the regeneration of brownfield sites. Divided into four parts, covering the development process and planning policies; site assessment, risk analysis and remediation of contaminated land; development issues and finally design issues, the principal focus of the book is on the reuse of urban land. It includes a full discussion of contaminated land, so that readers are aware of the issues and options available to resolve this problem.
Land, Development and Design has been extensively revised since its first edition and provides final year undergraduate and postgraduate students of both planning and surveying, as well as professional planners, surveyors and developers, a solid and readable overview of the principles and practice of regeneration of the built environment.
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Quote:Title: Random Data: Analysis and Measurement Procedures, 4th Edition
Author: Julius S. Bendat, Allan G. Piersol
ISBN: 978-1-1182-1082-6
EPUB E-Book 640 pages
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This handbook introduces engineers, project and construction managers, and senior technicians to a methodology for the management of quality on a process plant construction site.
The eleven chapters of the handbook define the roles and appellations of the parties involved in a project as well as outlining the fundamental strategic and contractual orientations to be decided. The ISO 9000 series of standards are examined within the context of the process plant construction site. A study is then made of the roles of the organizations involved and of the interfaces between them. Special attention is given to document and materiel control, followed by a review of the various monitoring and feedback systems to keep the project on track moving towards the ultimate goal of satisfactory construction completion leading to turnover. Model procedures are proposed, complete with forms attached, and a number of case studies are included to illustrate the practical application of the principles presented.
Process Plant Construction: a handbook for quality management is completed by appendices covering Civil Works & Buildings, Mechanical Equipment, HVAC, Welding, Structural Steelwork, Piping, Electrical Installation, Instrumentation & Control, Painting, and Thermal Insulation. Each appendix, aimed at the non-specialist, presents briefly for the discipline concerned the nature of the works likely to be met on site, evokes the parties involved and highlights quality issues to be addressed. Typical inspection and test programs are outlined.
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Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction
Author: Barry S. Onouye and Kevin Kane | Size: 37 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Prentice Hall | Year: 2011 | pages: 620 | ISBN: 013507925X
Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction, Fourth Edition, offers students an accessible, visually oriented introduction to structural theory that doesn't rely on calculus. Instead, illustrations and examples of building frameworks and components enable students to better visualize the connection between theoretical concepts and the experiential nature of real buildings and materials. This new edition includes fully worked examples in each chapter, a companion website with extra practice problems, and expanded treatment of load tracing.
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Construction Contracts Questions and Answers, Second Edition - By David Chappell
Author: David Chappell | Size: 1.03 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: T & F Books UK, 2 edition | Year: September 6, 2010 | pages: 342 | ISBN: 13: 978-0-415-56650-6
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"A fascinating concept, full of knowledgable gems put in the most frank of styles... A book to sample when the time is right and to come back to when another time is right, maybe again and again."
David A Simmonds, Building Engineer magazine
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This volume provides concise but legally thorough answers to architects’ and builders‘ frequently asked questions about construction law from construction law specialist David Chappell.
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Construction Partnering and Integrated Teamworking - By Gill Thomas, Mike Thomas
Author: Gill Thomas, Mike Thomas | Size: 700.75 KB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell | Year: October 2005 | pages: 248 | ISBN: ISBN: 978-1405135566
1.Description
‘As long as government continues to push collaborative working and best value, partnering will be in vogue’
If you are implementing partnering in your organisation and don’t know where to start, this book covers everything you’ll need - explaining all aspects of the partnering relationship from scratch.
Construction Partnering & Integrated Teamworking provides information and instruction on the full range of topics in sufficient depth and tells you:
how to do it
the tools you’ll need
the pitfalls to avoid.
With its accessible and practical approach, Construction Partnering & Integrated Teamworking trains you in the essential elements of partnering.
2.Table of Contents
Preface.
Chapter 1: The Culture Change.
Chapter 2: Identifying the oorganisations’ Value Criteria.
Chapter 3: Partnering Advisers and Facilitators.
Chapter 4: Internal Partnering and Managing Change.
Chapter 5: Selection Criteria and Weighting.
Chapter 6: Selecting Supplier Partners.
Chapter 7: Writing Effective Partnering Documentation.
Chapter 8: Evaluating Client Partners.
Chapter 9: Submitting Successful Partnering Bids.
Chapter 10: Assessment, Evaluation and Award.
Chapter 11: Developing the Integrated Team.
Chapter 12: Trust.
Chapter 13: Respect For People.
Chapter 14: Communication.
Chapter 15: Non-Technical Team Roles.
Chapter 16: Mutual Objectives.
Chapter 17: Issue Resolution.
Chapter 18: Partnering Champions and the Core Groups.
Chapter 19: Continuous improvement.
Chapter 20: Benchmarking and Key Performance Indicators.
Chapter 21: A Programme Of Partnering and Integrated Team Workshops.
Chapter 22: Initial Partnering Workshop.
Chapter 23: Continuous Improvement Review.
Chapter 24: Post-project Review.
Chapter 25: Value Management.
Chapter 26: Risk Management.
Chapter 27: Lean Thinking.
Chapter 28: COLA – The Cross Organisational Learning Approach.
Chapter 29: Implementing Best Value.
Chapter 30: Sustainability.
Chapter 31: Whole Life Costing.
Chapter 32: Innovation.
Chapter 33: Open book accounting.
Chapter 34: Incentives and Award.
Chapter 35: Partnering Contracts.
Chapter 36: Involving Interested Parties and Inducting New Staff.
Chapter 37: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Partnering.
Chapter 38: Icebreakers and Team Building Exercises.
References.
Index.
3.Author Information
Since setting up Mike Thomas Ltd in 1997, Gill and Mike Thomas have facilitated more than 400 project and strategic team workshops including partnering, value and risk management, post-project reviews, team-building and best practice training.
4.Halllmark Features
an accessive and practical implementation guide
meets the needs of managers getting to grips with partnering
addresses all the issues within project and strategic partnering relationships
5.Reviews
'It offers a straightforward, clear, and practical account of how to establish and maintain partnering and intergrated teamworking relationships.'
CME Dec 2006
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Construction teams are usually complex, interdisciplinary and temporary, and, as such, the need for effective communication is crucial. However, published data regarding the manner in which individuals interact within the temporary project team is scarce, with little other than anecdotal evidence available.
Recognizing this gap, Communication in Construction Teams provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on interpersonal communication and delivers a critical review of various research methods previously used in and outside the construction management field. Making use of Bales' interaction process analysis (IPA), a tool used successfully in many fields to collect interaction data, the text investigates the link between successful projects and the effectiveness of communication, finding that participants in the construction process exhibit regular patterns of interaction and, most significantly, that there are different patterns of interaction associated with successful and unsuccessful projects.
Putting forward a number of practical suggestions to assist all actors involved in construction projects, this insightful publication will be of interest to researchers in the fields of building design and construction management.
2.Contents
1. The Social Life of Construction Projects 2. Construction Communication Research 3. Group Interaction Research 4. Group Participation and Interaction 5. Collecting Communication Data from Construction Projects 6. Interaction Data from Construction Projects 7. Team Interaction Characteristics 8. Successful and Unsuccessful Project Outcomes 9. Discussion of the Findings 10. Conclusions and Recommendations Appendices
3.Author Bio
Professor Stephen Emmitt BA(Hons), Dip. Arch., MA Prof. Ed., PhD is the Hoffmann Professor of Innovation and Management in Building at the Technical University of Denmark. He is a registered architect with industrial and research experience. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has published widely in the field of design and construction project management.
Dr Christopher Gorse BSc(Hons), Dip. Ed., Dip (H&S), MSc., PhD., MCIOB, MAPM is a Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University. He is a construction and project management consultant with industrial and research experience. He holds a PhD from the University of Leicester and has published widely in the field of construction project management.
4.Subjects
Building and Construction
Project Management
Construction Management
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