ASCE - Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects
Author: Committee on Specifications of the Construction Institute of the ASCE | Size: 2.6 MB | Format:PDF | Quality:Original preprint | Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers | Year: 2013 | pages: 70 | ISBN: 9780784413043, 9780784477946
Prepared by the Committee on Specifications of the Construction Institute of ASCE.
Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects provides a ready, convenient resource for the recommended principles and approaches used for specification production in civil-engineered projects. Poorly written and ambiguous specifications can result in construction claims, increased cost, and litigation. This guide includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and sample documents for various specifications.
Topics include:
> purpose, goals, philosophy, and developmental planning for specifications
> formatting, writing, and review of specifications
> bidding and contract award documents
This guide is an update to Preparing Specifications for Design-Bid Build Projects and will be of interest to engineers, contractors, and construction professionals.
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Article/eBook Full Name: Dampness in Buildings
Author(s): Alan Oliver, James Douglas, Stewart Stirling
Edition: Second edition
Publish Date: 1997
ISBN: 978-0632040858
Published By: Wiley-Blackwell
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Article/eBook Full Name: Masonry Drying and Cellar Rehabilitation
Author(s): Frank Frossel
Publish Date: 2006
ISBN: 9783816762690
Published By: Fraunhofer IRB Verlag
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> Proposes a new approach to the prediction of the long-term properties of concrete with recycled aggregate
> Compiles scattered data on the use of recycled aggregate in concrete production in a single volume
> Includes numerous illustrations
Concrete has become the most used man-made material in the world since its invention. The widespread use of this material has led to continuous developments such as ultra-high strength concrete and self-compacting concrete. Recycled Aggregate in Concrete: Use of Industrial, Construction and Demolition Waste focuses on the recent developments in which the use of various types of recycled waste materials as aggregate in the production of various types of concrete.
By drawing together information and data from various fields and sources, Recycled Aggregate in Concrete: Use of Industrial, Construction and Demolition Waste provides full coverage of this subject. Divided into two parts, a compilation of varied literature data related to the use of various types of industrial waste as aggregates in concrete is followed by a discussion of the use of construction and demolition waste as aggregate in concrete. The properties of the aggregates and their effect on various concrete properties are presented, and the quantitative procedure to estimate the properties of concrete containing construction and demolition waste as aggregates is explained. Current codes and practices developed in various countries to use construction and demolition waste as aggregates in concrete and issues related to the sustainability of cement and concrete production are also discussed.
The comprehensive information presented in Recycled Aggregate in Concrete: Use of Industrial, Construction and Demolition Waste will be helpful to graduate students, researchers and concrete technologists. The collected data will also be an essential reference for practicing engineers who face problems concerning the use of these materials in concrete production.
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Corrosion is generally described as "an attack on a metallic material by reaction with it’s environment". The corrosion of metallic materials causes large economic losses and is a high risk for accidents. The cost of corrosion is great but it is possible to reduce this cost by a better employment of existing knowledge. Providing a thorough contribution to knowledge distribution, Bardal combines a description of practical corrosion processes and problems with a theoretical explanation of the various types and forms of corrosion, with particular attention to the interaction between description and theory. A well thought-out introduction to corrosion science, with excellent examples and useful tables of data. Exremley well illustrated with 167 diagrams and photographs. Contains extensive reference material utilising the latest international standards. Vital emphasis is placed on the connections between practical problems and basic scientific principles. Corrosion and Protection is an essential guide for engineering students, particularly those with a limited background in chemistry, such as mechanical, marine and civil engineering students and also provides a valuable reference source for practicing engineers.
Content Level » Professional/practitioner
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Construction Practices Handbook for Concrete Segmental and Cable-Supported Bridges 2nd Edition
Size: 42.6 MB | Format:PDF | Quality:Scanner | Publisher: American Segmental Bridge Institute | Year: 2008 | pages: 454
This “How-To Handbook” was developed by a 25 member ASBI Committee with the purpose of providing comprehensive coverage of the state-of-the art for construction and inspection practices related to segmental concrete bridges.
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Author: Edison Michael | Size: 9.1 MB | Format:PDF | Quality:Original preprint | Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials International | Year: 2008 | pages: 220 | ISBN: 9780803134232
This unique, new resource provides historical and technical foundations in the original uses of natural cement, and disseminates current information on contemporary practices and results of recent research.
Over the past 20 years, there has been a growing revival in the use of traditional materials for the restoration and maintenance of historic buildings and structures. The pivotal role of natural cement in 19th and early 20th Century construction has been rediscovered, but new research is required to update and redefine our understanding of traditional materials and performance expectations in terms of modern standards and testing protocols.
Topics cover:
• Mortar History
• The Rise of Natural Cement
• Historic Restoration
• The Natural Cement Revival
• First American Natural Cement Conference Papers
• Second American Natural Cement Conference Papers
• Supplemental Materials
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Surveys the sustainability challenges that involve concrete, and demonstrates a range of possible solutions
Takes a methods-based approach rather than a purely theoretical one
Introduces realistic technological solutions
Summary
Concrete is by far the most common building material— accounting for twice the volume of all other such materials combined. With such a huge global economic impact, the industry has a correspondingly considerable responsibility to use it sustainably. Written by experts who pioneered research into environmental issues and concrete, Concrete and Sustainability examines the sustainability issues of the world’s main construction material and proposes attainable solutions. It provides a complete overview of the topic and tackles the complexity of the challenges from different angles.
This book offers new data regarding the social and economic importance of concrete and proposes a discussion centered on a holistic approach in terms of resource availability, technical viability, economic feasibility, and environmental compatibility. The authors attribute a growing worldwide concern and understanding of sustainability issues, and an increased focus on climate change as the catalyst in this process. Instead of offering detailed technical advice or recommendations on sustainable issues, they provide examples showcasing sustainability efforts taking place in the concrete environment worldwide. The book includes examples and ideas for solutions from a large number of countries from across the globe.
It presents a holistic and more complete overview of the emission and absorption topic, takes a look at the challenges from a combined old and new world viewing platform and offers an exploration of issues from a social and economic perspective. Concrete and Sustainability details the various rules and regulations that the industry is facing, discusses the various environmental challenges, and explores its impact. As emission, absorptions, and recycling have been the most central elements of discussion in the cement and concrete environment so far, these topics each receive their own chapters. This book also discusses other issues of concern within the various platforms in the industry, as well as future developments, and provides a comprehensive reference list.
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Author: Jan G.M. van Mier | Size: 34 MB | Format:PDF | Quality:Original preprint | Publisher: CRC Press | Year: 2012 | pages: 356 | ISBN: 9781466554719
Features
Provides in-depth understanding of the fracture of cement and concrete
Presents a state-of-the-art overview of fracture models for concrete
Includes clear descriptions of experimental techniques for stable fracture experiments on cement and concrete
Debates the advantages and disadvantages of current approaches to model fracture
Offers an alternative approach to size/scale effects, based on crack statistics
Suggests an agenda for future micro-fracture experimentation
Proposes a new modeling approach based on multiscale interaction potential
Summary
The study of fracture mechanics of concrete has developed in recent years to the point where it can be used for assessing the durability of concrete structures and for the development of new concrete materials. The last decade has seen a gradual shift of interest toward fracture studies at increasingly smaller sizes and scales. Concrete Fracture: A Multiscale Approach explores fracture properties of cement and concrete based on their actual material structure.
Concrete is a complex hierarchical material, containing material structural elements spanning scales from the nano- to micro- and meso-level. Therefore, multi-scale approaches are essential for a better understanding of mechanical properties and fracture in particular. This volume includes various examples of fracture analyses at the micro- and meso-level. The book presents models accompanied by reliable experiments and explains how these experiments are performed. It also provides numerous examples of test methods and requirements for evaluating quasi-brittle materials. More importantly, it proposes a new modeling approach based on multiscale interaction potential and examines the related experimental challenges facing research engineers and building professionals.
The book’s comprehensive coverage is poised to encourage new initiatives for overcoming the difficulties encountered when performing fracture experiments on cement at the micro-size/scale and smaller. The author demonstrates how the obtained results can fit into the larger picture of the material science of concrete—particularly the design of new high-performance concrete materials which can be put to good use in the development of efficient and durable structures.
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Author: National Association of City Transportation Officials | Size: 24.5 MB | Format:PDF | Quality:Original preprint | Publisher: Island Press | Year: 2013 | pages: 193 | ISBN: 9781610914949
The NACTO Urban Street Design Guide shows how streets of every size can be reimagined and reoriented to prioritize safe driving and transit, biking, walking, and public activity. Unlike older, more conservative engineering manuals, this design guide emphasizes the core principle that urban streets are public places and have a larger role to play in communities than solely being conduits for traffic.
The well-illustrated guide offers blueprints of street design from multiple perspectives, from the bird’s eye view to granular details. Case studies from around the country clearly show how to implement best practices, as well as provide guidance for customizing design applications to a city’s unique needs. Urban Street Design Guide outlines five goals and tenets of world-class street design:
• Streets are public spaces. Streets play a much larger role in the public life of cities and communities than just thoroughfares for traffic.
• Great streets are great for business. Well-designed streets generate higher revenues for businesses and higher values for homeowners.
• Design for safety. Traffic engineers can and should design streets where people walking, parking, shopping, bicycling, working, and driving can cross paths safely.
• Streets can be changed. Transportation engineers can work flexibly within the building envelope of a street. Many city streets were created in a different era and need to be reconfigured to meet new needs.
• Act now! Implement projects quickly using temporary materials to help inform public decision making.
Elaborating on these fundamental principles, the guide offers substantive direction for cities seeking to improve street design to create more inclusive, multi-modal urban environments. It is an exceptional resource for redesigning streets to serve the needs of 21st century cities, whose residents and visitors demand a variety of transportation options, safer streets, and vibrant community life.
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