Construction Construction Trades category: 1564 books
Precision Measuring ang Gaging (Carpentry)
Includes Precision Gages Gauges, Measuring Tools, Types of Fits, Tolerances, Allowances, Proper Use and Care, Measuring Tools, Metal Wood Work Metalwork Woodwork, and the Machinist Trade
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2013
Precision Measuring and GagingThe purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the different types of fits, tolerances, and allowances; and the proper use and care of precision measuring tools used in the machinist trade.This course is part of our Carpentry series.Full illustrations and diagrams...
by Wilco Tijhuis, Richard Fellows
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2012
Despite the wide range of technologies involved, the construction industry still relies heavily on one old-fashioned component: the human. The clients, managers, designers, investors, and a whole host of other stakeholders are all involved in a crucial series of relationships that are just as important...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2007
This book describes current advances and future directions in the theory and application of intelligent agents and multi-agent systems in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. It is the product of an international effort involving a network of construction IT and computing researchers,...
Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction
History and Preservation
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2016
This volume presents a history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling nearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluation of one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fire resistance. The book does not limit itself...
The BIM Manager's Handbook
Guidance for Professionals in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2016
The BIM Manager's Handbook: Guidance for Professionals in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a design and construction software that manages not just graphics, but also information—information that enables the automatic generation of drawings...
by Wayne J. Del Pico
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012
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 through the entire estimating process, explaining...
by Ruwan Abey Rajapakse
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2016
Construction Engineering Calculations and Rules of Thumb begins with a brief, but rigorous, introduction to the mathematics behind the equations that is followed by self-contained chapters concerning applications for all aspects of construction engineering. Design examples with step-by-step solutions,...
by Manoj Dole
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2017
WELDING Question Answers is a simple e-Book with all about the latest & Important Welding Machines, Hand Tools & Instruments used in Engineering & ITI courses like Welder, Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Tool & Die Maker. It contains objective questions with underlined & bold correct...
Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction
(First Industrial Press Edition)
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2012
The Most Thorough and Far-reaching Revision Yet!
The new 5th edition of the Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on PVC pipe and fittings. It provides practical engineering and construction information. It includes recommendations...
by Mike Riley, Alison Cotgrave
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2018
Designed in a structured, directed format to help develop understanding, rather than just providing a simple source of information, this popular undergraduate textbook offers comprehensive coverage of industrial and commercial building technology. It builds on material in the first volume in the...
Performance Based Building Design 2
From Timber-framed Construction to Partition Walls
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2012
Just like building physics, performance based building design was hardly an issue before the energy crises of the 1970ies. With the need to upgrade energy efficiency, the interest in overall building performance grew. The term "performance" encompasses all building-related physical properties...
by James J. O'Brien, Fredric L. Plotnick
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2015
The definitive guide for using CPM in construction planning and scheduling—now thoroughly updated to reflect new technologies and procedures
Critical path method (CPM) is the most widely taught and used framework for construction project design, scheduling, and management. This new edition has been...
by Ghassan Aouad, Song Wu, Angela Lee
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
Recent years have seen major changes in the approach to Computer Aided Design (CAD) in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) sector. CAD is increasingly becoming a standard design tool, facilitating lower development costs and a reduced design cycle. Not only does it allow a designer...
Public Private Partnerships in International Construction
Learning from case studies
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2014
Over the last ten years public private partnerships have become ever more popular worldwide, expanding the body of experience among construction professionals, government agencies, and industry. In these economically challenging times, PPP has emerged as a crucial framework for providing infrastructure,...