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Underground Infrastructures
Underground Infrastructures
by R K Goel
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Underground facilities, such as tunnels, sewer, water and gas networks form the backbone of the economic life of the modern city. In densely populated areas where the demands for transportation and services are rapidly increasing and the construction of... (read more)

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Wiring Systems and Fault Finding: For Installation Electricians
Wiring Systems and Fault Finding: For Installation Electricians
by Brian Scaddan
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This book deals with an area of practice that many students and non-electricians find particularly challenging. It explains how to interpret circuit diagrams, wiring systems, and outlines the principles of testing before explaining how to apply this... (read more)

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Adaptive Thermal Comfort: Principles and Practice
Adaptive Thermal Comfort: Principles and Practice
by Fergus Nicol
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The fundamental function of buildings is to provide safe and healthy shelter. For the fortunate they also provide comfort and delight. In the twentieth century comfort became a 'product' produced by machines and run on cheap energy. In a world where... (read more)

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Social Network Analysis in Construction
Social Network Analysis in Construction
by Stephen Pryke
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Increasingly demanding and knowledgeable clients in construction require an approach to project management that recognises both the important role played by the client in the definition of a project and the lack of certainty that large and/or complex... (read more)

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Construction Management Strategies: A Theory of Construction Management
Construction Management Strategies: A Theory of Construction Management
by Milan Radosavljevic
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This authoritative textbook explains in fundamental terms the challenges faced by managers responsible for construction companies and projects. It defines the complexity and uncertainty faced by construction teams as they interact to construct buildings... (read more)

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Estimating Building Costs for the Residential & Light Commercial Construction Professional
Estimating Building Costs for the Residential & Light Commercial Construction Professional
by Wayne J. Delpico
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How to succeed in the construction business—step-by-step guidelines for estimating To be competitive, contractors and homebuilders need to know how to generate complete, accurate estimates for labor and material costs. This book guides readers... (read more)

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The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers
The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers
by Dave Wentz
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In The Healthy Home, father-and-son team Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz walk readers room-by-room through a typical house, pointing out the surprising health risks posed by the everyday products and behaviors of any modern family. With the help of... (read more)

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Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationary Operations: Proceedings of the Second International Conference "Condition Monitoring of Machinery
Condition Monitoring of Machinery in Non-Stationary Operations: Proceedings of the Second International Conference "Condition Monitoring of Machinery
by Tahar (edt) Fakhfakh
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Condition monitoring of machines in non-stationary operations (CMMNO) can be seen as the major challenge for research in the field of machinery diagnostics. Condition monitoring of machines in non-stationary operations is the title of the presented book... (read more)

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Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition
Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition
by Robert T. Ratay
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The most complete and current guide to temporary structures in design and construction With significant revisions, updates, and new chapters, Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition presents authoritative information on professional practice,... (read more)

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Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results [With DVD]
Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results [With DVD]
by Myron R. Ferguson
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The revised version of Drywall gives readers information on new tools and materials and techniques that Myron has field-tested since the last revision in 2008, and for the first time the book also includes a bound-in DVD with tips and techniques for... (read more)

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Strategic Issues in Public-Private Partnerships
Strategic Issues in Public-Private Partnerships
by Geert Dewulf
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Worldwide, increasingly limited budgets mean governments often turn to the private sector for the development of large infrastructure projects. To obtain value for money, concession PPPs have been used as a way of optimizing the cost benefit balance of... (read more)

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Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners: A Guide to 21 Handmade Structures for Homegrown Harvests
Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners: A Guide to 21 Handmade Structures for Homegrown Harvests
by Chris Gleason
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This is a practical and engaging guide to transforming an ordinary backyard into a productive farm. Homesteading is experiencing a revival among both rural and urban residents who want to get back to basics and live closer to the land. With this book... (read more)

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Introduction to Structural Analysis: Displacement and Force Methods
Introduction to Structural Analysis: Displacement and Force Methods
by S. T. Mau
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Bridging the gap between what is traditionally taught in textbooks and what is actually practiced in engineering firms, Introduction to Structural Analysis: Displacement and Force Methods clearly explains the two fundamental methods of structural... (read more)

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Audel Electrical Trades Pocket Manual
Audel Electrical Trades Pocket Manual
by L. W. Brittian
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Answers at your fingertips This hands-on guide will help you trouble-shoot and solve electrical problems in industrial and commercial settings. You'll find plain-English explanations for a wide range of electrical equipment and systems, from transformers... (read more)

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Audel Electrical Trades Pocket Manual
Audel Electrical Trades Pocket Manual
by L. W. Brittian
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Answers at your fingertips This hands-on guide will help you trouble-shoot and solve electrical problems in industrial and commercial settings. You'll find plain-English explanations for a wide range of electrical equipment and systems, from transformers... (read more)

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Electrical Raceways & Other Wiring Methods
Electrical Raceways & Other Wiring Methods
by Richard Loyd
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ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS and OTHER WIRING METHODS, 6E combines detailed design instructions with easy-to-use reference materials in ahandy guide on design location that walks you through all types of building occupancies. From design criteria, to wiring... (read more)

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How to Estimate with Rsmeans Data
How to Estimate with Rsmeans Data
by PhD Saleh A. Mubarak
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Learn how to estimate building costs using the leading source of construction cost data This step-by-step guide takes you through all the major construction items with extensive coverage of site work, concrete and masonry, wood and metal framing, doors... (read more)

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Rsmeans #91: How to Estimate with Rsmeans Data
Rsmeans #91: How to Estimate with Rsmeans Data
by Saleh A.. Ph.d. Mubarak
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Learn how to estimate building costs using the leading source of construction cost data This step-by-step guide takes you through all the major construction items with extensive coverage of site work, concrete and masonry, wood and metal framing, doors... (read more)

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering #52: Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes: An Engineering Approach
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering #52: Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Improvement for Existing Homes: An Engineering Approach
by Moncef Krarti
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Providing a proven set of energy efficiency measures and opportunities for saving energy and reducing operating costs for existing homes, this volume presents general tools and procedures for performing home weatherization such as insulation improvements... (read more)

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History of Mechanism and Machine Science #14: Explorations in the History of Machines and Mechanisms: Proceedings of Hmm2012
History of Mechanism and Machine Science #14: Explorations in the History of Machines and Mechanisms: Proceedings of Hmm2012
by Teun (edt) Koetsier
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This book contains the proceedings of HMM2012, the 4th International Symposium on Historical Developments in the field of Mechanism and Machine Science (MMS). These proceedings cover recent research concerning all aspects of the development of MMS from... (read more)

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