Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 6th International Conference on Contemporary Problems of Architecture and Construction, June 24-27, 2014, Ostrava,
Drawing on recent perspectives from social constructionism, discourse analysis, feminism and the sociology of social problems, this volume reviews a range of policy problems relating to women's inequality.
With an average of only six minutes to solve each problem on the Civil PE exam, speed and accuracy are vital to your success--and nothing gets you up to speed like solving problems. The practice problems contained in Six-Minute Solutions for Civil PE Exam Construction Problems are consistent with the multiple-choice format, difficulty, and subject matter of the exam. Understanding how to solve construction problems quickly and efficiently is key to passing the Civil PE exam. Solving construction problems on the Civil PE exam also requires a thorough familiarity with design standards, and Six-Minute Solutions reflects those specified for the exam. Beat the Clock on the Civil PE Exam 100 challenging, multiple-choice problems 2 levels of difficulty: 20 morning and 80 afternoon construction problems Coverage of exam-adopted design standards ACI 318 (2005) ACI 347 (2004) ACI SP-4 (2005) AISC (13th ed) ASCE 37 (2002) CMWB (2001) MUTCD Part 6 (2009) NDS (2005) OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 A hint for each problem Step-by-step solutions Explanations of how to avoid common errors Topics Covered Earthwork Construction and Layout Estimating Quantities and Costs Scheduling Material Quality Control and Production Temporary Structures Worker Health, Safety, and Environment Other Topics
This book is a thorough and comprehensive update of the 2002 edition, that incorporates detailed references to the Canadian, American, and British (European) standards, contextualized by the author based on over 30 years of construction experience. In addition to updates to the core text, many new topics are presented in the second edition, including a chapter discussing the methods for achieving quality control and ensuring quality assurance in concrete construction. The book consists of two parts. The first part provides basic information about normal concrete, its grades used on sites and various kinds of modified concretes such as fiber- reinforced concrete, sulphur concrete, roller compacted concrete, high performance concrete, ultra- high performance concrete, and flowing concrete. . It further addresses physical properties of concrete and various types of Portland cement, blended cements, admixtures, additives including properties of aggregates and their influence. The second part of the book highlights the principal causes of concrete deterioration along with protective measures, resulting from incorrect selection of constituent materials, poor construction methods, external factors, chemical attack, corrosion problems, hot and cold weather effects, and the various errors in designing and detailing. Featuring an extensive bibliography of the highly adopted standards as well as manuals and journals critical to the construction industry at the end of each chapter, the volume offers readers an advanced understanding of the theory and practical application of concrete technology and international standards in North America and Britain. Addresses concrete technology as well as concrete construction practices, meeting national and international standards; Maximizes readers' understanding of the principal causes of concrete deterioration along with protective measures; Facilitates readers' grasp of different nomenclature used for the same materials in different parts of the world; Features suitable tables, charts, and diagrams that illustrate and organize useful information; Explains sustainable concrete doctrine and how to achieve it meeting green concrete / building requirements; Provides a glossary, conversion factors, and examples of concrete mix design. ·
Tired of new software that doesn't seem to work in the field? Ready to get your teams up to speed and productive with the latest tools? The Construction Technology Handbook takes a ground up, no jargon look at technology in the construction industry. From clear, quickly grasped explanations of how popular software actually works to how companies both large and small can efficiently try out and onboard new tools, this book unlocks new ways for construction field teams, firm owners, managers, leaders, and employees to do business. You'll learn about: Simple frameworks for making sense of all the new options cropping up How software and data work and how they work together to make your job easier and safer What artificial intelligence really is and how it can help real companies today Tools that are just over the horizon that will, one day, make your job just a little bit easier New and practical resources to help you incorporate an attitude of innovation and technology adoption into your workplace Perfect for general contractors and subcontractors, The Construction Technology Handbook also belongs on the bookshelves of construction technology vendors and construction workers who want to better understand the needs of the construction industry and the inner workings of construction technology, respectively.
Problems that beset Archimedes, Newton, Euler, Cauchy, Gauss, Monge, Steiner, and other great mathematical minds. Features squaring the circle, pi, and similar problems. No advanced math is required. Includes 100 problems with proofs.
Foot problems are the bane of horses' and horse-owners' lives. With the aid of over 1000 photographs, this book looks at various aspect of hoof care, and describes more than fifty common hoof problems. It describes how to recognise good and faulty shoeing, explains mechanics of foot in motion, discusses foot balance, and more.