The increasing need to redevelop land in urban areas has led to major development in the field of ground improvement, a process that is continuing and expanding. Vibratory deep compaction and grouting techniques have also been increasingly applied to solving the problems of urban development, whether ... more »

Prevention of Thermal Cracking in Concrete at Early Ages presents models and methods to determine thermal stresses and cracking risks in concrete. It also examines possible influences on, and causes of, thermal cracking of concrete. more »

This thoroughly revised and long awaited new edition of Kuttruff's classic professional and scientific reference Room Acoustics builds on the success of the 1991 3rd edition. It includes important new material on the growth of digital technology and sound intensity. Since publication of the first edition ... more »

Product Info Proceedings of a Conference on Medical Response to Effects of Ionizing Radiation held at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK, 28-30 June 1989. more »

Performance-Based Optimization of Structures introduces a method to bridge the gap between structural optimization theory and its practical application to structural engineering. The Performance-Based Optimization (PBO) method combines modern structural optimisation theory with performance based design ... more »

This text compiles information about ozonation kinetics of compounds for water and wastewater treatment professionals in a single volume. Application of kinetics to the evaluation, design, and implementation of ozone technology is discussed, along with information to determine when to use ozone treatments ... more »

This book is essential for anyone involved in the design of high-performance heat exchangers or heat devices, also known as second generation heat transfer technology. Enhanced surfaces are geometrics with special shapes that promote much higher rates of heat transfer than smooth or plain surfaces. This ... more »

Spon's Manual for Educational Premises is an essential reference book for planning, building, remodelling, repairing, maintaining and managing a wide range of both modern and historic educational premises. It contains clear, practical guidance for local authorities, head teachers, governing boards on ... more »

This comprehensive and up-to-date collection of data on the Asian construction sector presents a unique guide to construction economics in the following countries: Australia, China Mainland, China Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore Sri Lanka, Vietnam. The state ... more »

Lightweight aggregate concrete is undergoing something of a renaissance. Although this material has been available for many years, only now is it being used more widely. This book provides a comprehensive review of this growing field from an international perspective. more »

Modelling of Concrete Performace deals with the long-term performance of concrete. The author describes an integrated theoretical and computational platform from which to examine and assess the quality and structural durability of concrete at an early age. This book will appeal to both the academic and ... more »

Product Info Proceedings of the International Workshop on Intelligent Systems held in Perugia, Italy, 27-29 June 1991. more »