Engineering Books

Pages: 712,
Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2007,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 174x246x38.1mm

Tender prices performed strongly again in 2016, with a provisional rate increase of 10.3% versus a year earlier. SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2017 from AECOM gives costs for both general and civil engineering works and highway works. It provides a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements, with labour rates updated. It is an essential component of infrastructure estimating maturity, benchmarking and cost intelligence, and gives sound guidance for estimators, contractors and clients. This 31st edition incorporates a comprehensive review throughout: * Plant and materials have increased, though not as significantly as labour rates. * Some item descriptions have been revised to reflect prices in the global market. And in detail: * A revised structure for manhole construction to show detailed build-up. * New prices for pre-cast manholes with monolithic precast concrete bases. * Updated rail supply and installation rates and a few more added items. * Revised piling rates and descriptions. * Highway pipe rates adjusted to reflect current market specifications and materials. * Revised steel works prices to reflect deflation in this sector. Use the access code inside the front cover of the book to get set up with internet access to this edition until the end of December 2017. We now provide a VitalSource(R) ebook, giving a versatile and powerful online data viewing package. In a time when it is essential to gain 'competitive advantage' in a congested market, this price book provides instant-access cost information and forms a one-stop reference...along with the standard features you have come to expect from SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK: * for budgeting: estimating principles, on-cost advice, method-related charges * for resource costings: labour costs, plant costs, material prices * for rapid cost information: approximate estimates, dayworks, cost indices * for plant and labour allowances: production rates, outputs, man hour constants * for detailed pricing: unit costs with full breakdown, or specialist prices, with advice on item coverage, waste allowances and comparative costs * for incidental advice: tables and formulae, technical information, professional advice * updated, free of charge, two or three times a year - see inside for registration details. Updates are available online at www.pricebooks. co.ukshow more

Weight: 1.39 KG
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Pages: 320,
Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Beta-Plus,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 278x352x34mm

Of English origin, Olivier Dwek was born in 1970 in Brussels. Having been passionate about the visual arts from childhood, he began his studies at the Victor Horta Institute of Architecture at the ULB in 1990. Here he took particular interest in the workshops and often came into conflict with his professors. After an internship in the offices of Brussels architects Art & Build, who specialise in large-scale projects, he was given his first significant commissions in 1997. Dwek opened his own architectural firm in 2000. The Louis Vuitton store in Brussels was one of his first projects, which was followed by numerous other shopping and residential projects. Dwek is a self-taught architect, dedicated to the continuity of 20thcentury modernism. Text in English, French and Dutch.show more

Weight: 3.1 KG
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Pages: 608,
Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 213.36x276.86x33.02mm

Architectural Drawing is the classic, comprehensive compendium of architectural drawing. Featuring examples from many high-profile architects and firms, the nearly one-thousand drawings and photos in this book illustrate all of the various types and methods of architectural drawing. The new Fourth Edition is fully updated throughout to cover all of the latest drawing methods and includes a new chapter on the convergence of digital and traditional drawing. Online instructor ancillaries will be offered.show more

Weight: 1.36 KG
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Pages: 232,
Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 188x244x12mm

This book is the third in a series of volumes that combine conservation philosophy in the built environment with knowledge of traditional materials, and structural and constructional conservation techniques and technology: * Understanding Historic Building Conservation * Structures & Construction in Historic Building Conservation * Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation The series aims to introduce each aspect of conservation and to provide concise, basic and up-to-date knowledge for architects, surveyors and engineers as well as for commissioning client bodies, managers and advisors. In each book, Michael Forsyth draws together chapters by leading architects, structural engineers and related professionals to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of conservation work. The books are structured to be of direct practical application, taking the reader through the process of historic building conservation and emphasising throughout the integrative teamwork involved. The present volume - Materials & Skills for Historic Building Conservation describes the characteristics and process of decay of traditional materials which inform the selection of appropriate repair techniques. It provides essential information on the properties of the principal traditional external building materials. Their availability, sourcing and environmental impact is covered, as well as the causes of erosion and decay, and the skills required for their application on conservation projects. It covers the main most commonly used materials and conservation techniques including stone, brickwork, lime products, concrete, iron and steel, timber, wattle and daub, and glass, Thirteen chapters written by the experts present today's key issues in materials and skills for historic building conservation: Gus Astley, Patrick Baty, Charley Brentnall, Michael Bussell, Michael Forsyth, Tony Graham, Chris Harris, David McLaughlin, Brian Ridout, Mike Stock, Geoff Wallis, Ian Williams, Rory Young show more

Weight: 0.5 KG
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Pages: 368,
Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Pearson,
Publication Year: 2007,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 208.28x274.32x15.24mm

For courses in Interior Design. Offering a unique look at interior design, Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, Seventh Edition fully covers the nonstructural materials available to interior designers. With an eye on the environment, it provides a firm understanding of the products, properties, and uses of all materials, from floors, walls and ceilings to installation, and recycling. Going beyond paint and carpet, it explores over 27 different floorings and devotes separate chapters to kitchens and baths. Filled with the latest information provided directly from the suppliers, it helps students think knowledgably and creatively about the "nuts and bolts" of interior design-both in terms of structure and style.show more

Weight: 0.73 KG
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Pages: 864,
Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Wiley,
Publication Year: 2016,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 188x235x41mm

Go from beginner to guru quickly with the ultimate Revit Architecture 2016 guide Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 No Experience Required is your ultimate hands-on guide for mastering this essential BIM software. With step-by-step instruction and a continuous tutorial approach, this invaluable guide walks you through the design of a four-story office building. You'll be led through the entire design, documentation, and presentation process with expert instruction and helpful tips, so you can quickly become confident and productive. You'll follow a real-world workflow as you jump right into modeling, first placing doors and windows, then building floors layer-by-layer, adding roofs and ceilings, stairs, ramps, and railings. Coverage includes crucial information on detailing, view and match line information, and printing, plus advanced topics like curtain walls, sweeps, embedded families, and formulas. You'll delve into site considerations including grading and topsurface features, and integrate them into your design at the rendering stage. The companion website provides downloadable tutorial files so you can jump in at any point and compare your work to the pros. Revit is the industry-leading Building Information Management software, hailed for its power and sophistication. This guide helps you get the most out of the software, with expert instruction and plenty of practice. * Master the interface, tools, views, and editing capabilities * Work with structural objects, text, dimensions, and multi-story buildings * Generate construction documentation, schedules, and material takeoffs * Explore phase management, work sharing, and working with various formats BIM is the emerging paradigm for architects and others in the construction and engineering fields. Revit is the industry leader, and is quickly becoming a mandatory skillset. Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 No Experience Required provides everything you need to get up to speed and down to work.show more

Weight: 1.18 KG
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Pages: 236,
Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2017,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 123x186x12.7mm

Making Places for People explores twelve social questions in environmental design. Authors Christie Johnson Coffin and Jenny Young bring perspectives from practice and teaching to challenge assumptions about how places meet human needs. The book reveals deeper complexities in addressing basic questions, such as: What is the story of this place? What logic orders it? How big is it? How sustainable is it? Providing an overview of a growing body of knowledge about people and places, Making Places for People stimulates curiosity and further discussion. The authors argue that critical understanding of the relationships between people and their built environments can inspire designs that better contribute to health, human performance, and social equity-bringing meaning and delight to people's lives.show more

Weight: 0.29 KG
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Pages: 294,
Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2018,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 191x248x20.32mm

This comprehensive catalogue of contemporary work examines the renewed investment in the relationship between representation, materiality, and architecture. It assembles a range of diverse voices across various institutions, practices, generations, and geographies, through specific case studies that collectively present a broader theoretical intention. show more

Weight: 0.89 KG
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Specialty: Architecture,
Publisher: Beta-Plus,
Publication Year: 2017

Weight: 3.5 KG
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