Site Control of Materials
Site Control of Materials

Author: John E Johnston

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1483144925

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Site Control of Materials: Handling, Storage and Protection deals with improving control in construction sites to limit waste resulting from improper storage and handling of valuable or fragile materials. According to the Building Research Establishment in the United Kingdom, 10-20% of all materials delivered to the construction site either end up as waste or are illegally removed during the contract. Bigger construction contracts such as in housing developments require new kinds of materials in larger volumes and new construction techniques, leading to increases in waste. To be able to lessen wastage, site management must 1) anticipate the progress and problems of construction; 2) control men and materials with equal efficiency; 3) complete the contract within the programmed period; and 4) carry out the work according to specification. The book explains in detail the procedures for obtaining materials, materials handing (including unit loads, pallets, deliveries, offloading), storage (stockpile arrangements, protection, facilities, withdrawals), as well as implementing stock controls on sites (coordination, transfer, accounting). The text also addresses prevention of on-site damages through site supervision, out-of-hours supervision, and installing fire precautions. The book should prove valuable for construction engineers, foremen, project managers, plant administrators, warehouse keepers, and other personnel connected with materials handling, their storage or safekeeping.

Materials for Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort in Buildings
Materials for Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort in Buildings

Author: Matthew R Hall

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2010-04-21

Total Pages: 761

ISBN-13: 1845699270

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Almost half of the total energy produced in the developed world is inefficiently used to heat, cool, ventilate and control humidity in buildings, to meet the increasingly high thermal comfort levels demanded by occupants. The utilisation of advanced materials and passive technologies in buildings would substantially reduce the energy demand and improve the environmental impact and carbon footprint of building stock worldwide.Materials for energy efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings critically reviews the advanced building materials applicable for improving the built environment. Part one reviews both fundamental building physics and occupant comfort in buildings, from heat and mass transport, hygrothermal behaviour, and ventilation, on to thermal comfort and health and safety requirements.Part two details the development of advanced materials and sustainable technologies for application in buildings, beginning with a review of lifecycle assessment and environmental profiling of materials. The section moves on to review thermal insulation materials, materials for heat and moisture control, and heat energy storage and passive cooling technologies. Part two concludes with coverage of modern methods of construction, roofing design and technology, and benchmarking of façades for optimised building thermal performance.Finally, Part three reviews the application of advanced materials, design and technologies in a range of existing and new building types, including domestic, commercial and high-performance buildings, and buildings in hot and tropical climates.This book is of particular use to, mechanical, electrical and HVAC engineers, architects and low-energy building practitioners worldwide, as well as to academics and researchers in the fields of building physics, civil and building engineering, and materials science. - Explores improving energy efficiency and thermal comfort through material selection and sustainable technologies - Documents the development of advanced materials and sustainable technologies for applications in building design and construction - Examines fundamental building physics and occupant comfort in buildings featuring heat and mass transport, hygrothermal behaviour and ventilation

Environmental Health and Safety for Hazardous Waste Sites
Environmental Health and Safety for Hazardous Waste Sites

Author: Richard C. Barth

Publisher: AIHA

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 193150427X

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"The noise-vibration problem-solution workbook, a practical noise and vibration source that includes over 500 solved problems with many detailed problem-solution discussions, may be used in conjunction with AIHA's The noise manual (fifth edition) or as a stand-alone workbook."--T.p. verso.

European Directory of Contaminated Land Management 1993/94
European Directory of Contaminated Land Management 1993/94

Author: Colin Newsome

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1993-12-31

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9781853338854

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This new directory is the first to present a database of significant companies, throughout Europe, which provide equipment or services for the identification, assessment, and remediation of contaminated land. Such land is now recognised in Europe as suffering major planning and economic blight. Which are the companies that are able to offer effective technology for the remedidation of contaminated land? Which manufacturers have products suitable for the cleanup of cerain particularly hazardous contaminants? The directory presents detailed information on the contaminated land remediation industry in Europe, with typical data for companies including: Name of organisation; Address; Telephone, telex, fax; Senior management contact names; Number of employees; Number of branches; 7. Sales value; 8. Parent company; 9. Holding company. 10. Year of foundation; Subsidiaries; Membership of national and trade associations; Quality standards attained; Main business activities; Description of activities; Zones of contamination dealt with; Basic types of contaminant products; Forms of contaminant handled; Treatment: handling and disposal facilities provided; Contaminated site management: types of contaminant and treatment methods used; Products: equipment, plant and materials; Services; Client sector. Shorter entries covering some companies include less detailed information. It is extensively indexed.

Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials

Author: OnGUARD

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-01-12

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1119058899

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Hazardous Materials Handbook for Emergency Responders breaks down the hazards and response priorities according to the nine classes of hazardous chemicals defined by the U.N. and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Designed to prepare HazMat professionals for all three levels of response, as defined by OSHA, the Handbook: Offers the most complete and current coverage of control and mitigation techniques for chemical emergencies. Provides extensive treatment of transportation and storage vessels. Helps users comply with all relevant government regulations and standards, including OSHA and NFPA training requirements.