Evolving Auckland
Evolving Auckland

Author: John La Roche

Publisher:

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 9781927167038

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It is easy to understand why Auckland has the largest population of any region in the country. It is blessed with two very sheltered harbours and probably the mildest climate in New Zealand. Auckland has become the commercial capital of New Zealand, but this hasn't happened without the innovation and initiatives provided by the engineering profession. Engineers have been charged with making things,building our infrastructure and keeping it going in the face of rapidly increasing population growth. The basics like water supply, drainage and power supplies are essential, as are the harbour facilities, telecommunications, roads, railways, bridges and airports. The development of these facilities since 1840, the difficulties, political controversies and heartbreaks are described in this book by engineers who have been responsible for building our many and varied facilities.

Passive House for New Zealand
Passive House for New Zealand

Author: Jason Quinn (Building scientist)

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 9780473469030

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"Our homes should be a safe haven. In this succinct, fiercely argued book, building scientist and Passive House designer Jason Quinn reminds us of all the ways New Zealand housing fails. He takes aim at the Building Code and the high cost of building average (or worse) homes. Most of all, this is a book concerned with how to do better. It makes an impassioned argument for much wider use in New Zealand of the Passive House building performance standard. Jason Quinn demolishes myths about Passive House concepts and demonstrates its relevance for New Zealand conditions. The theory is backed up with concrete examples of New Zealand’s first 24 Certified Passive Houses and concludes with the more diverse projects - apartment buildings, offices and tourist accommodation - that are being planned. Of interest to architects and architectural designers - and those among their clients who are interested in how their new home will work and feel, not just how it will look - Passive House for New Zealand is also an important read for anyone involved in the building industry and in making policy on health and housing"--Back cover.

Engineers Black Book
Engineers Black Book

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9781921722349

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"This easy-to-use pocket book contains a wealth of up-to-date, useful, practical and hard-to- find information. With 160 matt laminated, greaseproof pages you'll enjoy glare-free reading and durability. Includes: data sheets, formulae, reference tables and equivalent charts. New content in the 3rd edition includes; Reamer and Drill Bit Types, Taper Pins, T-slot sizing, Counterboring/Sinking, Extended Angles Conversions for Cutting Tapers, Keyways and Keyseats, Woodruff Keys, Retaining Rings, 0-Rings, Flange Sizing, Common Workshop Metals, Adhesives, GD&T, Graph and Design Paper included at the back of the book. Engineers Black Book contains a wealth of up-to-date, useful, information within over 160 matt laminated grease proof pages. It is ideal for engineers, trades people, apprentices, machine shops, tool rooms and technical colleges." -- publisher website.

Writing for Science and Engineering
Writing for Science and Engineering

Author: Heather Silyn-Roberts

Publisher: Newnes

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 0080982859

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Resumen: Are you a post-graduate student in Engineering, Science or Technology who needs to know how to: Prepare abstracts, theses and journal papers Present your work orally Present a progress report to your funding body Would you like some guidance aimed specifically at your subject area? ... This is the book for you; a practical guide to all aspects of post-graduate documentation for Engineering, Science and Technology students, which will prove indispensable to readers. Writing for Science and Engineering will prove invaluable in all areas of research and writing due its clear, concise style. The practical advice contained within the pages alongside numerous examples to aid learning will make the preparation of documentation much easier for all students.

Christchurch, New Zealand, Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011
Christchurch, New Zealand, Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Author: Alex Tang

Publisher: ASCE Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 9780784414217

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TCLEE 41 discusses in detail the performance of lifeline infrastructure systems following a series of four significant earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, during 2010 and 2011.