Structural dynamics is a complex and increasingly important field of civil/structural engineering. The aim of this concise book is to demonstrate to practising engineers and advanced students that the dynamic response of structural systems can be understood without advanced techniques of analysis and ... more »

Onshore and Offshore (Papers presented at the Third International Conference on Management and Engineering of Fire Safety and Loss Prevention, Aberdeen, UK, 18-20 February 1991 ... more » more »

With his remarkable range of vision, the author takes us on a voyage of discovery that leads from Eden to Fellini, from paradise to parody - plotting the various models of the imagination as: Hebraic, Greek, medieval, Romantic, existential and post-modern. more »

This book provides a thorough understanding of the general principles of measurement for taking off quantities. An essential guide to any quantity surveyor, architrect or engineer Taking off quantities: Civil Engineering demonstrates, through a series of detailed worked examples from a range of civil ... more »

Invited international contributions to this exciting new research field are included in this volume. It contains the specially selected papers from 45 key specialists given at the Symposium held under the auspices of the prestigious International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Turin in ... more »

They say that project management is like juggling with three balls - time, cost and quality; Programme Management is like a troupe of circus performers standing in a circle, all juggling three balls simultaneously and swapping balls from time to time. Each project has its own restraints of time, cost ... more »

While there are many historical examples of successful naturally ventilated buildings, standards for indoor climate have tended to emphasise active, mechanical airflow systems rather than passive natural systems. Despite its importance, knowledge about the performance of naturally ventilated buildings ... more »

Presenting essential material in a fashion that permits rapid application to practical problems, this guide provides the structure and understanding necessary for long-term growth. The text first explains how the components fit and work together to make a successful experimental design, then analyzes ... more »

This edited volume offers complete coverage of the latest theoretical, experimental, and computer-based data as summarized by leading international researchers. It promotes full understanding of the physical phenomena and mechanisms at work in surface and interfacial tensions and gradients, their direct ... more »

Understand the basics of building and managing wireless communications systems with this totally comprehensive, one-of-a-kind guide. Cellular/PCS Management maneuvers you through every nook and cranny of PCS and cellular, covering every aspect of designing, building, and managing wireless communications ... more »

This second edition of Design of Structural Steelwork presents the essential design aspects of steel as a structural material. It has been carefully revised and updated to provide a modern introduction to the subject, assuming only a basic knowledge of structural analysis and solid mechanics. more »

This collection of papers was presented at the CIB W92 Symposium held in Chiang Mai, Thailand in January 1999.This volume, drawing on contributions from leading experts in construction contract procurement from 22 countries, addresses the issues of culture within organizations and national cultures and ... more »