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Focusing on asphalt paving technology, this work emphasizes quality control and quality assurance programmes in producing high-quality pavements. It combines theory and practice of asphalt paving including developments and information from the recently completed "Strategic Highway Research Program" which was designed to improve asphalt specifications, mix design and analysis systems.

Ground vibration consideration is gaining significance with people’s decreasing tolerance of vibration, introduction of new environmental legislations, increasing use of equipment sensitive to vibration, ageing of existing buildings and expanding construction sites to/near collapsible/liquefiable/thixotropic soil.This volume bridges the gap that exists between rather limited provisions of engineering codes/standards and complex numerical analyses/small-scale tests.The book contains descriptions...

If you live on a flood plain or wetland, you know the potential dangers-to you, your family, and your home. A major flood could strike at any time, and you need to be prepared. But of even more immediate concern is the tiresome battle to keep your property free of minor floods and water seepage, which can be just as destructive-and costly-as a major flood. This all-purpose book guides you through the range of options you have to protect your property. And if a problem already exists, it shows yo...

This little book is big on answers Whether you're an apprentice in the piping trades or a seasoned tradesperson, you'll find this completely revised and updated guide has answers to the questions you'll encounter on the job. Get current, concise facts on * Metrics and conversions * Tungsten inert gas welding and arc welding * Steam heating, hot water, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems * Grooved end/plain end piping systems * Process piping using plastics * Automatic fire pr...

Early American city builders developed material regulations that define where and when specific building materials can be used based on a singular urban risk, conflagration. Over the next century, building codes translated fire protection goals into rules addressing vulnerabilities at the building scale - including occupancy, building height, and property line proximity - to define the range of allowable building materials in specific locations. The resulting 'Construction Types' produced a prod...

Kitchens represent the top remodeling opportunity for builders. Covering state-of-the-art kitchen products and installation techniques, this skillbuilding guide also provides up-to-the-minute details on codes, as well as information on how to build/retrofit to meet or exceed these codes.All aspects of kitchen jobs are covered, including design, installation, customization, and follow-up and more.

The offsite and modular market is continuing to grow. This book builds on the success of a number of initiatives, including formative findings from literature, research and development and practice-based evidence (success stories). It presents new thinking and direction from leading experts in the fields of: design, process, construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, robotics, delivery platforms, business and transformational strategies, change management, legislation, organisational l...