There is an increasing number of buildings that require informed decisions to be made about their continued safety and serviceability. Although social and economic issues are often all-important influences, the technical issues nevertheless need to be addressed objectively, efficiently and reliably. ... more »

Structures subjected to static and dynamic loading can fail due to diagonal cracking of a structural member. Design of concrete, steel and timber structures to resist shearing forces is therefore an important consideration for the structural engineer. Innovative Shear Design contains numerous practical ... more »

In the present era of the post new economy, scores of successful companies are now tending more than ever to steer away from the old model of extreme reward by extreme-speculation. While innovation thrives today, it is focused on the fundamentals of value and high performance. Technology blueprints are ... more »

This book takes a careful look at foreign and defence policy formulation and assesses the perspective of the NATO states whose primary security concerns lie in the southern area of the Alliance and the military threats they face. more »

Using the science needed to understand and combat all types of activated sludge solids separation problems, the third edition of this flagship text provides a comprehensive, concise guide to all aspects of bulking and foaming control. Scientific theory is applied to real-world scenarios, greatly increasing ... more »

Featuring a great range of perspectives, CTOs and CIOs representing some of the world's leading technology companies, local governments, and universities, Ways to Reduce IT Spending provides a broad, yet comprehensive overview on how to successfully reduce IT spending through cutting costs and maximizing ... more »

The design, dissemination, and use of contemporary artifacts - industrial products, communications, information systems, even projects - is driven less by physical/functional demands then by their attractiveness and usability. Emerging from product semantics, The Semantic Turn develops a new philosophy ... more »

A wealth of recent research into the continued deterioration of reinforced concrete structures has led to a review of methods of investigation and repair techniques. This thoroughly revised and updated edition brings together the fundamental aspects of this world wide problem and offers advice on how ... more »

Facade-retention schemes are being used more and more as a means of providing modern accommodation for commercial and industrial buildings in conservation areas and city centres. This book is the first authoritative guide to this highly complex technique and deals with the key issues associated with ... more »

Product Info This book presents the proceedings of a major conference held in April 1991 at the Manchester Business School, examining current issues and new directions in practice management. more »

The process of spraying concrete is one of the most versatile concrete placing techniques, and is used in a wide range of applications - from construction of new tunnels, domes, tanks and pools, to repair and strengthening of existing structure. The steady growth in interest and application in the technique ... more »

Product Info Proceedings of the Third Contractors' Meeting, Joint Research Centre, Ispara, Italy, 18-20 May 1988. more »