Construction
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Secrets of 5-Axis Machining
by Karlo Apro  Synopsis Features full-color illustrations through that help to explain the theories and principals. Includes a CD containing avi files, high quality illustrations, and sample parts....
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Seismic Design for Architects
by Andrew Charleson Publisher Comments Architects across the world have to design buildings that need to comply with strict seismic codes. All too often the need to comply with the code is put ahead of the design of the building, resulting in dull and functional architecture. Andrew Charleson'...
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The Complete Guide to Building Your Own Tree House: For Parents, Kids, and Adults Who Are Kids at Heart
by Charles Wesley Orton Synopsis This book will show you how to create a sky-high getaway, whether it is a child's play area or an adult hideaway. Tree houses can be a lasting investment, and this book will show you how to keep your tree house intact for years by choosing the right tree...
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Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets: How to Fix America's Trillion-Dollar Construction Industry
by Barry B. Lepatner Publisher Comments Boston's Big Dig broke ground in the mid-1980s, and ten years later broke records as the most expensive highway project in U.S. history, running nearly $10 billion over budget. But it's only the most visible example of an increasingly common trend...
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How to Paint Barns & Buildings (How-To)
by Timothy Remus Publisher Comments The world is filled with wooden barns and metal buildings in need of paint. Though painting a barn might seem a simple thing, the products have improved in recent years, including the self-priming topcoats for bare wood. Painting a metal building is...
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The Green Building Bottom Line (Greensource Books; Green Source)
by Martin Melaver Publisher Comments Real-world case studies teach how to buildto LEED standards The Green Building Bottom Line chronicles buildingprojects designed to meet LEED codes, from planningto completion, to provide you with actual costsand personal experiences of the building...
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Buried Pipe Design 3/E
by A. P. Moser Publisher Comments Unearth the Secrets of Designing and Building High-Quality Buried Piping Systems This brand-new edition of Buried Pipe Design helps you analyze the performance of a wide range of pipes, so you can determine the proper pipe and installation system for the...
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Teach Yourself Basic DIY (Teach Yourself: Home & Car)
by Diydoctor Org Publisher Comments DIY learning of DIY house repairs and improvements Teach Yourself Basic DIY explains how to maintain, decorate, and improve your house. You'll get help through sound advice and plenty of diagrams....
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NEC(R) 2008 Need to Know
by K. E. Keller Publisher Comments Get Quick Access to the NEC Essentials Turn to NEC 2008 Need to Know for quick access to vital National Electrical Code (NEC) information that you need. This expert resource explains and interprets key material from the first four chapters of the NEC...
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Scottish Building Standards in Brief
by Ray Tricker Publisher Comments Scottish Building Standards in Brief takes the highly successful formula of Ray Tricker's Building Regulations in Brief and applies it to the requirements of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. With the same no-nonsense and simple to follow...
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Construction Graphics: A Practical Guide to Interpreting Working Drawings
by Keith A. Bisharat Synopsis The Second Edition of this highly visual text brings together sketching, plan reading, and working drawing as they are used in the construction process. Hundreds of details from actual and idealized working drawings, with explanatory photographs and...
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Blueprint Reading
by Sam Kubba Publisher Comments Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of Construction Drawings Blueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to reading and interpreting all types of construction drawings. Filled with hundreds of illustrations and study questions, this easy...
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Materials: A Sourcebook for Walls and Floors
by Francesca Torre Publisher Comments There are hundreds of ways to decorate the walls and floors of your home, and choosing the right materials can be challenging for even the most creative thinkers. What you need is someone to take you by the hand and lead you through all the options, as...
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The Human-Powered Home: Choosing Muscles Over Motors
by Tamara Dean Publisher Comments What if I could harness this energy? An unusual question for anyone putting in a long stint on a treadmill perhaps, yet human power is a very old, practical, and empowering alternative to fossil fuels. Replacing motors with muscles can be considered a...
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Mechanics of Asphalt
by Linbing Wang Publisher Comments A state-of-the-art sourcebook for solving engineering problems in the mix design, construction, and evaluation of asphalt pavements Written by an internationally renowned expert on asphalt mechanics, this authoritative guide equips you with the latest...
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Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment
by Andrew Knight Publisher Comments From the Foreword by Professor Peter Barrett, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Salford; and President of the CIB: 'A range of very experienced researchers provide perspectives on a wide variety of research paradigms, but there are also...
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Locksmith and Security Professionals' Exam Study Guide
by Bill Phillips Publisher Comments A comprehensive study tool to help you pass a wide variety of certification exams Every year, thousands of individuals in the security field take exams to become certified security professionals. Locksmith and Security Professionals' Exam Study Guide...
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Bathrooms: A Sunset Design Guide: Inspiration + Expert Advice
by Sunset Books Publisher Comments All the latest ideas on design and materials, along with essential remodeling advice from professional bathroom designers, so that you can create a uniquely livable room. Expert designers | Experienced design and building professionals guide you in...
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Construction Management Fundamentals
by Clifford J. Schexnayder Publisher Comments Construction Management Fundamentals is intended as an introduction to both technical and business sides of construction, and is intended for use in an undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum or for graduate courses in Construction Management. The...
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Construction (Science Q&A)
by Rennay Craats Synopsis Science is a part of our lives, from weather to construction and health to ecosystems. The books in the Science Q&A series illustrate for young readers how science touches and shapes our daily lives. Spectacular color images highlight fascinating facts...
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