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Cable Stayed Bridges, 2nd edition
Author(s): René Walther, Bernard Houriet, Walmar Isler, Pierre Moïa and Jean-François Klein, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Publication date: 27 October 1999
ISBN: 9780727727732
£123.50
The cable stayed bridge is an elegant, economical and efficient structure. Virtually unknown 40 years ago, these bridges have become increasingly important as their properties have been more fully understood. They have recently proved to be highly cost-effective for short to medium spans.
The second edition of this extremely popular book has bee
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Wind Loading: A Practical Guide to BS 6399-2
Author(s): Nicholas Cook, Wind Engineering Consultant
Publication date: 22 October 1999
ISBN: 9780727727558
£81.00
All buildings in the UK must now adhere to the recently published wind code BS 6399-2. The introduction of a new code is often traumatic, especially so in this case,as the previous code has been in place for 25 years.
The author's considerable practical knowledge of wind engineering, together with his involvement in drafting this standard and hi
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Extending Performance of Concrete Structures
Author(s): Edited by Ravindra K Dhir and Paul A J Tittle
Publication date: 01 October 1999
ISBN: 9780727728203
£81.00
Extending Performance of Concrete Structures forms the Proceedings of the one day International Seminar held during the Congress, Creating with Concrete, 6-10 September 1999, organised by the Concrete Technology Unit, University of Dundee. Topics discussed include developments in materials and use in new construction. The themes of the seminar were
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Water and Wastewater Project Development
Author(s): Frank Rendell, Institut National des Sciences Appliquees, Rennes
Publication date: 10 September 1999
ISBN: 9780727727114
£73.50
The book provides instruction and guidance on the evaluation and decision-making processes involved in the conception and realisation of water and wastewater engineering projects. It describes how requirements are assessed for both water supply and sewerage systems, how solutions are specified to meet those demands and how systems are designed, ins
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Infrastructure Planning
Author(s): James Parkin and Deepak Sharma, University of Technology, Surrey
Publication date: 01 July 1999
ISBN: 9780727727473
£32.25
This book introduces engineers to the principles and procedures necessary for infrastructure planning in rapidly developing regions. It covers the technical methods required in planning for infrastructure provision from base-line studies and problem definition through to the sepcification for a set of projects. The book also discusses the political
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Site Management for Engineers
Author(s): Trevor Holroyd, Consulting Engineer
Publication date: 06 May 1999
ISBN: 9780727727367
£46.75
Newly qualified engineers often find that the skills required when they enter the workplace are different from the skills they learnt throughout their education and training. This may result in them feeling disadvantaged in a world of work which is strictly commercial. This book presents, in concise and clear terms, the various aspects of site mana
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Vibration of Solids and Structures Under Moving Loads
Author(s): Ladislav Fryba, Research Institute of Transport, Prague
Publication date: 01 May 1999
ISBN: 9780727735393
£88.25
This book analyses the effects of moving loads on elastic and inelastic solids, elements and parts of structures and on elastic media, namely beams, continuous beams, beams on elastic foundations, rigid-plastic beams and thin-walled beams, frames, arches, strings, plates elastic spaces and half spaces etc. Vibrations in these structures are produce
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The Philosophy of Risk
Author(s): John C Chicken, Consultant and Tamar Posner, Safety Assessment Federation
Publication date: 15 April 1999
ISBN: 9780727726667
£40.75
This book gives decision-makers a logical overall philosophy of risk that will enable them to make sound and consistently defensible decisions about the acceptability of risk. The authors examine a variety of activities - as diverse as major industrial projects and medicine, finance and sport, transport and manufacturing - to identify the factors c
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Finite Element Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering: Volume One - Theory
Author(s): D. M. Potts and L. Zdravkovic, Imperial College
Publication date: 09 April 1999
ISBN: 9780727727534
£135.25
This comprehensive new two-volume work provides the reader with a detailed insight into the use of the finite element method in geotechnical engineering. As specialist knowledge required to perform geotechnical finite element analysis is not normally part of a single engineering degree course, this lucid work will prove invaluable. It brings togeth
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Effective Training for Civil Engineers, 2nd edition
Author(s): H Macdonald Steels, Institution of Civil Engineers
Publication date: 01 February 1999
ISBN: 9780727727091
£32.50
The demand for a second edition of this highly practical book proves that there remains a need for answers to the most frequently asked questions by trainees and their mentors throughout the construction industry, which still seems reluctant to train employees for any role apart from the one originally envisaged for them. Constant restructuring and
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Strategic Procurement in Construction
Author(s): Andrew Cox
Publication date: 01 May 1998
ISBN: 9780727725998
£44.50
This book explores the appropriateness of procurement strategies in certain situations. It argues that organisations should develop strategically aligned supply chains to deliver predictable and sustained performance improvements and asserts that the assumption that one approach is appropriate to manage all cirumstances is flawed.It provides a fram
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Introduction to Cable Roof Structures, 2nd edition
Author(s): H A Buchholdt, Consulting Engineer
Publication date: 15 April 1998
ISBN: 9780727726247
£64.50
The second edition of this book provides structural engineers with a concise introduction to the architectural, structural and technological aspects of cable roofs, and supplies sufficient information for engineers to carry out their own designs. The improved methods for generating wind and earthquake histories have been included as the trend in mo
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Concrete in Coastal Structures
Author(s): Edited by Richard T L Allen
Publication date: 09 April 1998
ISBN: 9780727736376
£76.00
Many types of structure are subject to maritime conditions, and construction and maintenance of coastal structures is a major part of the construction workload of any country bordering the sea. This book is a comprehensive source of information for all who are concerned with the commissioning, design, construction or maintenance of concrete structu
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Structural Appraisal of Iron Framed Textile Mills: ICE Design and Practice Guide
Author(s): Institution of Civil Engineers
Publication date: 09 April 1998
ISBN: 9780727727138
£20.90
This guide begins with a broad overview of mill building structures and their development, illustrated with examples of mill construction details. It then moves on to discuss measures that may be needed to ensure compliance with modern Building Regulations. Historical and modern evidence is presented to show that the robustness of these old buildin
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Geotechnical Engineering of Landfills
Author(s): N Dixon, Nottingham Trent University, E J Murray, Murray Rix Geotechnical and D R V Jones, Golder Associates (UK)
Publication date: 08 April 1998
ISBN: 9780727727084
£76.25
Geotechnical engineering of landfills is a symposium designed to provide a forum for the presentation of recent developments in the design, construction and operation of landfills facilities. The papers presented in this volume bring together expertise and experience from industry, academia and the Environment Agency. Specific areas highlighted inc
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River and Channel Revetments: A Design Manual
Author(s): Manuela Escarameia, HR Wallingford
Publication date: 01 April 1998
ISBN: 9780727726919
£88.25
This comprehensive manual provides extensive information on the types of revetment available and provides guidance on the choice and design of these systems. With regard to natural and artificial watercourses information is included on revetments that incorporate some form of structural protection and revetments which combine this protection with v
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Dynamics of Marine Sands
Author(s): Richard Soulsby
Publication date: 01 April 1998
ISBN: 9780727725844
£100.00
The practical engineer looking for an urgent solution to a sediment-related project often finds that the results of the relevant academic research are published in unfamiliar language in publications that are not easily available. Dynamics of marine sands bridges the gap between academic research and practical applications by summarising the resear
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Revetment Systems Against Wave Attack: A Design Manual
Author(s): Kirsty McConnell, HR Wallingford
Publication date: 01 January 1998
ISBN: 9780727727060
£81.00
This book discusses the functions of revetments and the different aspects of structural performance. It includes example specifications and calculations that enable the engineer to choose the most stable, appropriate and cost-effective revetment system for a given situation. The book guides the engineer through the design process, from identifying
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Appraisal and Repair of Reinforced Concrete
Author(s): R Holland, Consulting Engineer
Publication date: 17 April 1997
ISBN: 9780727725837
£40.75
This book provides guidance on appraisal and repair of reinforced concrete building structures. It addresses the problems related to reinforced concrete, corrosion of reinforcement, cracking, cathodic protection and protective coatings, and it highlights the advantages and/or problems of each while explaining the methods and options available.
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Communication for Professional Engineers, 2nd edition
Author(s): W. Scott, Consultant and Bertil Billing, Consultant Engineer
Publication date: 11 April 1997
ISBN: 9780727726308
£29.00
The skill of communicating effectively is rarely an inherited gift and the majority of people, who are not blessed with this instinctive flair, have to work hard to develop and acquire the ability.
Communication for professional engineers is a practical and down-to-earth guide to all the techniques you can use to improve your communication skill
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