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  • Alkali Activated Materials

    State-of-the-Art Report, RILEM TC 224-AAM

    Edited by John L. Provis, Jannie S. J. van Deventer ...
    Series Book 13 - RILEM State-of-the-Art Reports
    This is a State of the Art Report resulting from the work of RILEM Technical Committee 224-AAM in the period 2007-2013. The Report summarises research to date in the area of alkali-activated binders and concretes, with a particular focus on the following areas: binder design and characterisation, durability testing, commercialisation, standardisation, and providing a historical context for this ... Read more

    $188.09 USD

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  • Positive Energy Homes

    Creating Passive Houses for Better Living

    by Robin Brimblecombe, Kara Rosemeier ...
    Positive energy homes enable people to live healthy and comfortable lives with energy left over to share. Creating a house you love that produces surplus energy is surprisingly easy with a thorough understanding of how buildings work and careful attention to detail in construction. The Passive House standard, with its well-proven track record, forms the basis for creating positive energy homes. ... Read more

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    This second edition of this well-respected book covers all aspects of the traffic design and control of vertical transportation systems in buildings, making it an essential reference for vertical transportation engineers, other members of the design team, and researchers. The book introduces the basic principles of circulation, outlines traffic design methods and examines and analyses traffic ... Read more

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  • Rockburst

    Mechanisms, Monitoring, Warning, and Mitigation

    by Xia-Ting Feng ...
    Rockburst: Mechanisms, Monitoring, Warning and Mitigation invites the most relevant researchers and practitioners worldwide to discuss the rock mechanics phenomenon related to increased stress and energy levels in intact rock introduced by drilling, explosion, blasting and other activities. When critical energy levels are reached, rockbursts can occur causing human and material losses in mining ... Read more

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  • Lifetime Environmental Impact of Buildings

    by Hassan Ait Haddou, Marc Méquignon ...
    Series series Energy (R0)
    This work discusses the impact of the life of buildings on sustainable development methods. The study of the lifespan of the building is used to assess and manage the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life, from raw material extraction through to repair, maintenance and 'end of life' scenarios. While several papers have discussed thegreenhouse gas emissions of ... Read more

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  • Construction Hazardous Materials Compliance Guide

    Mold Detection, Abatement and Inspection Procedures

    by R. Dodge Woodson ...
    While it would appear that contractors are not affected by the liabilities of the work of others, it is important that they understand the documentation that establishes culpability and the terms of restitution. A "boots on the ground" approach to the pre and post construction inspections as well as all activities in between, Construction Worksite Compliance Guide: Mold provides expert time saving ... Read more

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  • Construction Contract Administration for Project Owners

    by Claude G. Lancome ...
    Construction Contract Administration for Project Owners is aimed at public and private owners of real estate and construction projects. The book is intended to assist owners in their contractual dealings with their designers and their contractors. Most owners are not primarily in the business of designing and building facilities. The fact that their primary business is not design and construction ... Read more

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  • Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability

    Edited by Gabriel Perez, Katia Perini ...
    Nature Based Strategies for Urban and Building Sustainability reviews the current state-of-the-art on the topic. In the introduction, the editors review the fundamental concepts of nature elements in the built environment, along with the strategies that are necessary for their inclusion in buildings and cities. Part One describes strategies for the urban environment, discussing urban ecosystems ... Read more

    $107.99 USD

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    Smart Materials for Adaptive Architecture

    by Manuel Kretzer ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book considers the potential of new, smart materials and their use in architecture. It begins with an overview of current global tendencies (technological, demographic, and socio-anthropological) and their relevance for architectural design. Expanding upon approaches for flexible design solutions to address change and uncertainty, Dr. Kretzer begins by exploring adaptive architecture and ... Read more

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  • Durability of Reinforced Concrete from Composition to Protection

    Selected Papers of the 6th International RILEM PhD Workshop held in Delft, The Netherlands, July 4-5, 2013

    Edited by Carmen Andrade, Joost Gulikers, Rob Polder ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book presents key advances in the modeling of reinforcement corrosion and concrete durability. It also examines various further aspects of reinforcement corrosion and concrete durability, striking a balance between modeling and testing. Particular attention is paid to innovative treatments for avoiding deterioration, and to methods for modeling performance in a real environment. Some basic ... Read more

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