Construction and Design of Cable-Stayed Bridges
Construction and Design of Cable-Stayed Bridges

Author: Walter Podolny, Jr.

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Published: 1986-05-13

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13:

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Experts in the field provide a state-of-the-art treatment of multi-cable stay systems, segmental concrete construction, composite concrete and steel construction, parallel strand stays, and alternate designs. New edition emphasizes US bridges.

Bridge Engineering
Bridge Engineering

Author: Leonardo Fernández Troyano

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 807

ISBN-13: 0727732153

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Bridge Engineering: A Global Perspective is a comprehensive review of how we create and maintain bridges - one of the most vital yet vulnerable parts of our infrastructure - and how we got where we are today.Its 800 illustrated pages in full colourprovide a unique and authoritative reference for practitioners, researchers and students alike on the state-of-the-art of bridge engineering world-wide, from local community footbridges to vast multi-modal crossings between nations.

Construction and Design of Cement Grouting
Construction and Design of Cement Grouting

Author: A. C. Houlsby

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1991-01-16

Total Pages: 476

ISBN-13: 9780471516293

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Provides exhaustive coverage of cement grouting in rock foundations, outlining all types of cement grout, comparing their suitabilities and describing various ways cement grouting is used in engineering construction. Written and arranged in an easy-to-read manner, the book is arranged as a reference manual with numerous cross-references. Step-by-step explanations on grouting techniques are given in considerable detail and written with both the novice and experienced practitioner in mind. Also covers advanced technology, including the current state of computer use in grouting operations; the latest grouting materials such as microfine; and the use of superplasticizers in cement grout. Chapters are arranged from elementary to advanced technology.

Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories
Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories

Author: Ine Wouters

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-09-05

Total Pages: 1914

ISBN-13: 0429013612

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Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories brings together the papers presented at the Sixth International Congress on Construction History (6ICCH, Brussels, Belgium, 9-13 July 2018). The contributions present the latest research in the field of construction history, covering themes such as: - Building actors - Building materials - The process of building - Structural theory and analysis - Building services and techniques - Socio-cultural aspects - Knowledge transfer - The discipline of Construction History The papers cover various types of buildings and structures, from ancient times to the 21st century, from all over the world. In addition, thematic papers address specific themes and highlight new directions in construction history research, fostering transnational and interdisciplinary collaboration. Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories is a must-have for academics, scientists, building conservators, architects, historians, engineers, designers, contractors and other professionals involved or interested in the field of construction history.

Fallingwater and Pittsburgh
Fallingwater and Pittsburgh

Author: Narciso G. Menocal

Publisher: SIU Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780809319572

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Richly illustrated with 73 halftones and 23 line drawings, this volume explores the imagery of water used by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, particularly in Fallingwater, one of his most successful designs.

Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories, volume 2
Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories, volume 2

Author: Ine Wouters

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-07-11

Total Pages: 968

ISBN-13: 0429822529

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Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories brings together the papers presented at the Sixth International Congress on Construction History (6ICCH, Brussels, Belgium, 9-13 July 2018). The contributions present the latest research in the field of construction history, covering themes such as: - Building actors - Building materials - The process of building - Structural theory and analysis - Building services and techniques - Socio-cultural aspects - Knowledge transfer - The discipline of Construction History The papers cover various types of buildings and structures, from ancient times to the 21st century, from all over the world. In addition, thematic papers address specific themes and highlight new directions in construction history research, fostering transnational and interdisciplinary collaboration. Building Knowledge, Constructing Histories is a must-have for academics, scientists, building conservators, architects, historians, engineers, designers, contractors and other professionals involved or interested in the field of construction history. This is volume 2 of the book set.

Construction of Prestressed Concrete Structures
Construction of Prestressed Concrete Structures

Author: Ben C. Gerwick, Jr.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1997-02-13

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 9780471181132

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Die zweite Auflage dieses Klassikers - jetzt als Paperback - bietet Profis auf diesem Gebiet eine aktuelle und kompetente Präsentation der Technologie der Vorbelastung von Stahlbeton. Grundlegende Techniken, Materialien und Systeme werden behandelt und vielfältige Anwendungen - Gebäude, Brücken, Bohrplattformen, Straßen, Rollbahnen, Rohrleitungen - erläutert.