Design Construction category: 427 books
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...
Sustainable Building Design
Applications Using Climatic Data in India
Language: English
Release Date: October 10, 2017
This book bridges the gap between research and practice in the area of sustainable design of buildings, exploring the passive (climate-responsive) design and thermal behavior of buildings and ways to incorporate these enhancements in architectural and civil engineering practice. It presents climatic...
Axiomatic Design in Large Systems
Complex Products, Buildings and Manufacturing Systems
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2016
This book provides a synthesis of recent developments in Axiomatic Design theory and its application in large complex systems. Introductory chapters provide concise tutorial materials for graduate students and new practitioners, presenting the fundamentals of Axiomatic Design and relating its key...
Developments in International Bridge Engineering
Selected Papers from Istanbul Bridge Conference 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2015
The book includes peer-reviewed contributions selected from presentations given at the Istanbul Bridge Conference 2014, held from August 11 – 13 in Istanbul, Turkey. It reports on the current challenges in bridge engineering faced by professionals around the globe, giving a special emphasis to recently...
Beginning AutoCAD 2017
Exercise Workbook
Language: English
Release Date: July 20, 2016
The best-selling title that has been helping AutoCAD users for more than two decades is better than ever.
For new users of AutoCAD®, or those simply brushing up on their skills, there is no better resource. Beginning AutoCAD® 2017 Exercise Workbook provides step-by-step instructions with corresponding...
Architectural Draughtsmanship
From Analog to Digital Narratives
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2017
This is the proceedings of the XVI International Congress of Graphic Design in Architecture, EGA 2016, held in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, in June 2016. About 200 professionals and researchers from 18 different countries attended the Congress. This book will be of interest to researchers in the field...
by Cheryl R. Shrock, Steve Heather
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2015
Overview
For Use with the PC version of AutoCAD 2016 only
Beginning AutoCAD 2016 Exercise Workbook is the right book for users new to AutoCAD or who want to brush up on the basics. This is a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text that helps user learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. All...
by William Galvery
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2007
As a concise yet thorough introduction to the topic, this new edition of Welding Essentials makes welding easy for beginners and is a handy reference for professionals. Its unique, comprehensive question-and-answer format will allow readers to quickly find what they are looking for and fully understand...
by Cheryl R. Shrock, Steve Heather
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 28, 2014
This is the right book for users if they’re new to AutoCAD or want to brush up on the basics, they’re looking for a clear, no nonsense, easy-to-follow text, or they want to learn AutoCAD quickly and easily. All exercises print easily on a standard 8 ½” x 11” printer. For use with the PC...
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...
The Natural Building Companion
A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Natural buildings not only bring satisfaction to their makers and joy to their occupants, they also leave the gentlest footprint on the environment. In this complete reference to natural building philosophy, design, and technique, Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton walk builders through planning...
Design-Build Project Delivery
Managing the Building Process from Proposal Through Construction
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2006
U.S. audience: architects (113,000), construction managers (389,000), engineers (228,000), urban and regional planners (32,000)
All federally funded construction projects must be, by law, design-build projects
by Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2016
Ideal for students on all construction courses
Topics presented concisely in plain language and with clear drawings
Updated to include revisions to Building and Construction regulations
The Building Construction Handbook is THE authoritative reference for all construction students and professionals....