Construction category: 2089 books

The report of a comprehensive investigation by RILEM which examines all aspects of the cleaning of facades, subject to soiling by both biological and non-biological agencies. The contributors are international authorities working in this field giving essential advice to all those who need to know how to approach the problems connected with the soiling and cleaning of building facades.

A widely acclaimed trilogy that has become established as the leading work in this field as well as taking account of current Building Regulations, Codes of Practice and recent technological advances. Special attention has been paid to the reduction of fuel costs and environmental factors. This...

This short technical paper describes a technology method for restoring old buildings at very low cost. These restored structures can be used to provide housing for the homeless. An example structure is provided along with the basic calculations. The example demonstrates that it is possible to perform...

This key handbook provides a detailed reference for environmentally concerned purchasers of building products, and complements the Green Building Handbook Vol 1. Following the format of the original, this book discusses current issues in green building before moving on to consider eight building...

This book and its companion volume External Components encourage an evaluation of alternative methods for putting components together. Both use contemporary case studies to relate component design to real building.

Contained within this volume is a complete guide to gardening in New Zealand, with chapters on Bee-keeping and poultry-breeding. Although old, this book contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable value to modern gardeners and farmers alike. Contents include: "Garden Calendar",...

This is a vintage guide to bee-keeping in Maryland, USA. It explores the state of Maryland bee-keeping in the early twentieth century by looking at its history, development, and future. It also contains chapters on setting up and managing a beehive, making it of utility to modern bee-keepers. Contents...

Asbestos for Surveyors is a practical reference guide for all those responsible for identifying and dealing with asbestos in buildings. The book is based upon the Control of Asbestos at Work Act 2002 and is intended to be a guide to the technical aspects of asbestos and why it was originally used....

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...

Lighting, now in its sixth edition, is the standard text on the principles and practice of lighting interiors and exteriors. The book introduces all the main principles of light and colour, along with the design of general lighting schemes. It complies with the CIBSE lighting code and guides,...

Realizar las operaciones ejecución del corte a medida de tableros y gruesos espesores de piedra natural, según especificaciones técnicas. Realizar operaciones de labores especiales en piedra natural en función de especificaciones técnicas establecidas. Ebook ajustado al Certificado de Profesionalidad Elaboración de Piedra Natural.

Seleccionar y clasificar los productos del aserrado según sus dimensiones y respetando los criterios de calidad establecidos. Ebook ajustado al Certificado de Profesionalidad Elaboración de Piedra Natural.

Describir las diversas técnicas de abujardado, flameado, arenado, envejecido, apiconado, escafilado, y otros tratamientos físicos superficiales, para conseguir el acabado superficial con los requisitos de calidad establecidos, identificando las máquinas, abrasivos, cepillos y consumibles a utilizar,...

Adquirir y/o actualizar conocimientos para trabajar y desarrollar correctamente el trabajo de montaje de revestimientos para fachadas transventiladas. Operar correctamente con los equipos de trabajo necesarios, máquinas, herramientas, útiles, Equipos de Protección Individual y colectiva y medios...