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ICE Manual of Construction Materials: Metals and Alloys
Author(s): Edited by Wei Sha
Publication date: 08 January 2010
ISBN: 9780727740632
£46.50
This book is a specially published section of the larger work ICE manual of construction materials.
ICE manual of construction materials is an invaluable resource for practising civil and structural engineers in consulting firms, government agencies, research institutes, universities and colleges. Its highly practical approach will guide and train
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Guidebook of Applied Fluvial Geomorphology
Author(s): D. Sear, D. Malcolm, D. Newson and C. Thorne
Publication date: 27 November 2009
ISBN: 9780727734846
£168.25
The practical application of geomorphological science now forms a regular part of any project involving flood protection, fisheries, conservation, recreation, environmental protection and river restoration. The responsibilities now placed upon organisations by the EU Water Framework Directive to assess river morphology will ensure that the uptake o
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Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
Author(s): E.T. Richard Dean
Publication date: 27 November 2009
ISBN: 9780727736413
£112.00
With activity in the engineering of offshore structures increasing around the world, Offshore geotechnical engineering offers a timely introduction to many of the core design and assessment skills required of those working in the sector, in accordance with the latest codes and standards.
All major aspects of the subject are covered in depth, inc
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The Middle East - a Civil Engineering special issue
Author(s): Editor: Simon Fullalove
Publication date: 06 November 2009
ISBN: 9780727740588
£21.75
This special issue of the highly respected Civil Engineering journal from the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers focuses on the Middle East. Papers range from an outline of the history of development in the Middle East; to how principles of sustainability have been embraced and are currently being implemented in projects across the r
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Client Best Practice Guide
Author(s): ICE Best Practice Panel
Publication date: 13 October 2009
ISBN: 9780727736505
£57.25
Researched and written by the ICE Client Best Practice expert panel in cooperation with industry-leading construction clients and consultants, the Client Best Practice Guide offers definitive guidance to clients on the many ways in which they can positively influence the success of their projects - both during the planning, development and implemen
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Concrete Durability
Author(s): Edited by Marios Soutsos
Publication date: 06 October 2009
ISBN: 9780727735171
£220.25
Concrete Durability is a comprehensive, practical guide for engineers involved in designing concrete structures of all types. Featuring contributions from leading practitioners and academics in the field, it combines a thorough but accessible exposition of the principles of durable concrete design with a practical, hands-on approach to its applicat
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Designers' Guide to Eurocode 1: Actions on buildings
Author(s): H Gulvanessian, P Formichi and J-A Calgaro
Publication date: 25 August 2009
ISBN: 9780727731562
£119.00
Eurocode 1, EN 1991: Actions on Structures, is made up of four main parts. These parts provide comprehensive information and guidance on all the actions it is normally necessary to consider in the design of building and civil engineering structures. The first of these parts, EN 1991-1: General actions, is divided into seven sub-parts.
In Designe
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ICE Manual of Construction Materials
Author(s): Edited by Michael C. Forde
Publication date: 31 July 2009
ISBN: 9780727735973
£402.50
"Prof Forde and his team should be congratulated on this tour de force and readers should lose no time in securing their copies." Dr Ian Sims, RSK STATS Limited The second title in Thomas Telford's ground breaking ICE Manuals series. This essential two volume work is a single stop, comprehensive reference for practicing engineers. Written and edite
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Practical Design of Timber Structures to Eurocode 5
Author(s): H.J. Larsen and V. Enjily
Publication date: 22 May 2009
ISBN: 9780727736093
£109.25
Written by leading experts in the field, including one of the authors of Eurocode 5, this practical book provides a comprehensive guide to the design of timber structures according to the latest European and UK standards. Practical Design of Timber Structures to Eurocode 5 begins with a description of timber, considering its strength, stiffness, mo
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Forensic Engineering - a Civil Engineering special issue
Author(s): Editor: Simon Fullalove
Publication date: 11 May 2009
ISBN: 9780727736383
£17.50
Forensic engineering within civil engineering involves the investigation of failures of construction facilities and the built environment. While collapses are the most spectacular and potentially lethal type of failures - particularly when caused by criminal acts such as terrorism and arson - the discipline also includes investigation of failures i
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Selected Papers on Geotechnical Engineering by P R Vaughan, FREng
Author(s): Imperial College and GCG Peter Vaughan Commitee
Publication date: 12 March 2009
ISBN: 9780727736208
£88.25
This book brings together twenty of the most important papers by the late Professor Peter Rolfe Vaughan on geotechnical engineering. Selected by Peter's closest colleagues at Imperial College and the Geotechnical Consulting Group, these papers are reproduced along with the obituary published in Géotechnique, a full listing of his bibliography, some
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Long-term hazard to drinking water resources from landfills
Author(s): P. Spillmann, T. Dorrie and M. Struve
Publication date: 26 February 2009
ISBN: 9780727735133
£140.25
The co-disposal of domestic waste with industrial waste can represent a serious hazard to prime sources of drinking water throughout the world. Containing the latest research on the risks to groundwater over time, this book provides a scientific case for more sustainable landfill construction - over overwhelming implications for changes in waste ma
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Concrete bridge strengthening and repair
Author(s): Iain Kennedy Reid
Publication date: 15 January 2009
ISBN: 9780727736031
£81.00
Covering a wide range of structural elements and related defects, this collection of twenty concrete bridge strengthening and repair case studies showcases solutions to real problems encountered in the field and the processes by which those solutions were developed. Drawing on a lifetime of experience Atkins consultant Iain Kennedy Reid provides in
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Learning from Failures - a Civil Engineering special issue
Author(s): Editor: Simon Fullalove
Publication date: 20 October 2008
ISBN: 9780727736048
£24.25
This special issue of the highly respected Civil Engineering journal from the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers looks to study and learn from the catastrophes, collapses and failures that fascinate and horrify the civil engineering community.
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Ensuring Reservoir Safety into the Future
Author(s): H. Hewlett
Publication date: 04 September 2008
ISBN: 9780727735225
£197.00
Latest essential information on reservoir safety from the heart of the water management profession The new title from Thomas Telford contains the proceedings from the 15th Conference of the British Dam Society. Ensuring Reservoir Safety into the Future discusses key topics and correct events including the state of the UK reservoir management and le
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GEOTECHNIQUE Volume 1, Number 1 - Special 60th anniversary re-print
Author(s): Editors: R. GLOSSOP and H. Q. GOLDER
Publication date: 04 July 2008
ISBN: 9780727736000
£28.75
A unique opportunity to purchase a re-print of the first issue of the world renowned Géotechnique journal
Established for 60 years, Géotechnique is ICE's world-leading geotechnics journal, publishing the cream of the international community's output on all aspects of geotechnical engineering. As celebration of 60 years of Géotechnique Thomas Tel
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CEB-FIP Model Code 1990
Author(s): Comité Euro-International du Béton
Publication date: 11 June 2008
ISBN: 9780727735430
£109.25
This document is a comprehensive design code for concrete. It is the result of a comprehensive revision to the original model code of 1978, which was produced jointly by the Comité Euro-International du Béton (CEB) and the Fédération International de la Précontrainte (FIP).
The original CEB-FIP Model Code of 1978 has had a considerable impact on
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Heathrow Terminal 5 - a Civil Engineering special issue
Author(s): Editor: Simon Fullalove
Publication date: 30 May 2008
ISBN: 9780727735508
£22.00
This title takes an in-depth look at this highly complex major infrastructure project that was delivered on time and on budget.
This special issue of the highly respected Civil Engineering journal from the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers provides an excellent overview of the history of the T5 programme; of the strategic approac
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A Short Course in Geology for Civil Engineers
Author(s): Dr M. Matthews MSc PhD FGS, Prof N. Simons PhD DSc FREng CEng FICE
Publication date: 17 April 2008
ISBN: 9780727733504
£116.25
This book explains the process of ground formation - what it is made of and how it behaves as an engineering material. This enables the civil engineer to work from a few first principles to determine if the ground is an asset or a hazard.
It focuses on the tectonic plate mechanisms that give rise to the geology of our planet and describes the wa
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The Short Course Book Set (5)
Author(s): Multi-contributor
Publication date: 17 April 2008
ISBN: 9780727735515
£435.50
The Short Course series concentrates on how to get the fundamentals of a given subject right, and then how to use them in practical applications. It provides civil engineers, engineering geologists and students with the means to check that ground properties (inputs) and design predictions (outputs) collectively make sense.
These essential handbo
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