Fresh concrete must be produced with the properties required for its intended applications, for example, it must be workable enough to flow into formwork, and to be compacted. This book deals with the measurement of the flow properties of fresh concrete and the factors which affect its workability. Aspects ... more »

This comprehensive compendium of the protocols for securing online commerce and payments provides a broad overview of electronic commerce, money, payment systems, and business-to-business commerce, followed by an examination of well-known protocols (SSL, TLS, WTLS, and SET). The book, a valuable resource ... more »

The statistical analyses presented are the evaluations obtained from the operational data of wind turbines within the member countries of the European Community and provide information on individual and mean energy production, capacity factors, operational time, failure analysis, economics and energy ... more »

This unique handbook collects together a comprehensive and up-to-date range of indices measuring construction costs and price movements. The authors give guidance on the use of the data making this an essential aid to accurate estimating. more »

This simple and manageable guide to user interface design is written for the professional in industry working on product development and the decision process. It is directed not only to the human factors specialists, but also to technicians, designers, marketing and product managers and students. The ... more »

Retaining the valuable and reader-friendly features of previous editions, this expanded fourth edition of the Project and Cost Engineers' Handbook incorporates discussions of international project considerations, project risk analysis and contingency, ethical considerations, and the effect of the Internet ... more »

Spon's Construction Resource Handbook is the first book to present critical information about materials, labor and plant constants required for the estimating process under one aegis. It covers all areas of the construction industry and provides all those involved in the preparation of tenders, cost ... more »

The third edition of this popular textbook has been extensively rewritten and expanded to conform to the latest versions of BS8110 and EC2. It sets out design theory for concrete elements and structures, and illustrates practical applications of the theory. Reinforced Concrete includes more than 60 clearly ... more »

Groundwater Lowering in Construction outlines the practical aspects of groundwater lowering which are of assistance for the successful and economical completion of construction projects. more » more »

These two volumes provide authoritative guidance on all aspects of concrete construction from the point of view of the supervisor responsible for the work on site. They will also be of value to the section manager, foreman, clerk of works as well as to the design and construction engineer who need to ... more »

Modelling Uncertainty in Flood Forecasting Systems outlines a framework and supplies tools and techniques for uncertainty modeling in flood forecasting systems. After identifying the need for uncertainty assessment and to distinguish types and sources of uncertainty in flood forecasting, the author reviews ... more »

The application of electronic materials has created a demand for reliable techniques for examining these materials. This book looks at the area of x-ray diffraction and the modern techniques available for deployment in research. It provides the b... more »