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2. Wisconsin construction site best management practice handbook.
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Baumann, James and Baumann, James
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- Soil conservation Handbooks, manuals, etc. Wisconsin, Sediment control Handbooks, manuals, etc. Wisconsin, Construction industry Handbooks, manuals, etc. Wisconsin, Building Handbooks, manuals, etc. Wisconsin, Sols Guides, manuels, etc. Conservation Wisconsin, Sédiments (Géologie) Guides, manuels, etc. Contrôle Wisconsin, Construction Guides, manuels, etc. Industrie Wisconsin, Construction Guides, manuels, etc. Wisconsin, Building., Construction industry., Sediment control., Soil conservation., Wisconsin.
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- 2024
3. Development of improved design criteria for low-rise buildings in developing countries to better resist the effects of extreme winds : proceedings of a workshop held at the Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Hall, National Science Development Board, Manila, Philippines, November 14-17, 1973
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Conference papers and proceedings. ,Building -- Congresses. -- Developing countries ,Buildings -- Congresses. -- Aerodynamics ,Structural design -- Congresses. ,Wind-pressure -- Congresses. ,Construction -- Congr es. -- Pays en voie de d eveloppement ,Constructions -- A erodynamique -- Congr es. ,Constructions -- Calcul -- Congr es. ,Pression du vent -- Congr es. ,Building. ,Buildings -- Aerodynamics. ,Structural design. ,Wind-pressure. - Published
- 1974
4. Selected bibliography on building construction and maintenance
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Meggers, Edith R.
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Bibliography. ,Building -- Bibliography. ,Building. - Published
- 1959
5. The impact of the design model on the forces in the walls of the building
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Linchenko, Yu. P., Vasil'ev, M. V., Linchenko, Yu. P., and Vasil'ev, M. V.
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National Academy of Environmental Protection and Resort Construction, Simferopol, Рассмотрены вопросы влияния расчетной модели на усилия в стенах здания., Розглянуто питання впливу розрахункової моделі на зусилля в стінах будівлі.
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- 2019
6. The use of light metal structures in the reconstruction of buildings
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Azhermachev, G. A., Morozova, E. V., Azhermachev, S. G., Kuz'menko, A. V., Azhermachev, G. A., Morozova, E. V., Azhermachev, S. G., and Kuz'menko, A. V.
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The possibility of using beams with thin corrugated walls in the reconstruction of industrial and civil buildings is considered. Showing the advantages of such beams and their economic effect compared with conventional welded beams and trusses., Рассматривается возможность применения балок с тонкими гофрированными стенками при реконструкции промышленных и гражданских зданий. Показаны достоинства таких балок и их экономический эффект по сравнению с обычными сварными балками и фермами., Розглядається можливість застосування балок з тонкими гофрованими стінками при реконструкції промислових і цивільних будівель. Показані переваги таких балок і їх економічний ефект у порівнянні зі звичайними звареними балками і фермами.
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- 2019
7. Diseño e implementación de un sistema automático de medida para el análisis termodinámico de edificios
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Torregrosa Cabanilles, Constantino, Felis Enguix, Iván, Universitat Politècnica de València. Departamento de Física Aplicada - Departament de Física Aplicada, Universitat Politècnica de València. Escuela Politécnica Superior de Gandia - Escola Politècnica Superior de Gandia, Castro Daza, María de, Torregrosa Cabanilles, Constantino, Felis Enguix, Iván, Universitat Politècnica de València. Departamento de Física Aplicada - Departament de Física Aplicada, Universitat Politècnica de València. Escuela Politécnica Superior de Gandia - Escola Politècnica Superior de Gandia, and Castro Daza, María de
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El objetivo de este proyecto consiste en implementar un sistema autónomo basado en Arduino para monitorizar ciertos parámetros termodinámicos, como son la temperatura, la humedad y la radiación solar, para posteriormente analizar los resultados obtenidos en diferentes situaciones. El funcionamiento de este sistema se comprueba tanto en condiciones de laboratorio como mediante medidas in situ de elementos constructivos y de espacios habitables. Algunos de los experimentos realizados se contrastan con simulaciones numéricas que permitirán entender el sistema implementado en su conjunto., The objective of this project is to implement an autonomous system based on Arduino to monitor certain thermodynamic parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation, and then analyze the results obtained in different situations. The operation of this system is tested both in laboratory conditions and by on-site measurements of construction elements and living spaces. Some of the experiments carried out are contrasted with numerical simulations that will allow us to understand the system implemented.
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- 2018
8. A project managed by a multi-disciplinary practice: a systems-based case study.
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Walker, A. and Hughes, W. P.
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INDUSTRIALIZATION ,INDUSTRIAL development projects ,PROJECT management ,CONSTRUCTION management ,CASE studies ,ORGANIZATIONAL structure ,COMPUTER operating systems ,MULTIDISCIPLINARY practices - Abstract
The technique of linear responsibility analysis is used for a retrospective case study of a private industrial development consisting of an engineering factory and offices. A multi-disciplinary professional practice was used to manage and design the project. The organizational structure adopted on the project is analyzed using concepts from systems theory which are included in Walker's theoretical model of the structure of building project organizations (Walker, 1981). This mode! proposes that the process of building provision can be viewed as systems and sub-systems which are differentiated from each other at decision points. Further to this, the subsystems can he viewed as the interaction of managing system and operating system. Using Walker's model, a systematic analysis of the relationships between the contributors gives a quantitative assessment of the efficacy of the organizational structure used. There was a high level of satisfaction with the completed project and this is reflected by the way in which the organization structure corresponded to the model's propositions. However, the project was subject to strong environmental forces which the project organization was not capable of entirely overcoming. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 1987
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9. Concrete Structures / by Mehdi Setareh, Robert Darvas.
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Setareh, Mehdi. author., Darvas, Robert. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Setareh, Mehdi. author., Darvas, Robert. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This revised, fully updated second edition covers the analysis, design, and construction of reinforced concrete structures from a real-world perspective. It examines different reinforced concrete elements such as slabs, beams, columns, foundations, basement and retaining walls and pre-stressed concrete incorporating the most up-to-date edition of the American Concrete Institute Code (ACI 318-14) requirements for the design of concrete structures. It includes a chapter on metric system in reinforced concrete design and construction. A new chapter on the design of formworks has been added which is of great value to students in the construction engineering programs along with practicing engineers and architects. This second edition also includes a new appendix with color images illustrating various concrete construction practices, and well-designed buildings. The ACI 318-14 constitutes the most extensive reorganization of the code in the past 40 years. References to the various sections of the ACI 318-14 are provided throughout the book to facilitate its use by students and professionals. Aimed at architecture, building construction, and undergraduate engineering students, the scope of concepts in this volume emphasize simplified and practical methods in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete. This is distinct from advanced, graduate engineering texts, where treatment of the subject centers around the theoretical and mathematical aspects of design. As in the first edition, this book adopts a step-by-step approach to solving analysis and design problems in reinforced concrete. Using a highly graphical and interactive approach in its use of detailed images and self-experimentation exercises, “Concrete Structures, Second Edition,” is tailored to the most practical questions and fundamental concepts of design of structures in reinforced concrete. The text stands as an ideal learning resource for civil engineering, building construction, and architecture students as
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- 2017
10. Projecte d'ampliació d'usos i serveis del pàdoc del circuit de Castellolí
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria de Projectes i de la Construcció, Hernández Chiva, Emilio, Alemany Sadurní, Roger, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria de Projectes i de la Construcció, Hernández Chiva, Emilio, and Alemany Sadurní, Roger
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Se trata de redefinir los usos y servicios, en el espacio actual del paddock del circuito de Castellolí con una propuesta de edificabilidad de donde estaran ubicados los mismos, considerando factores como la autosuficiencia energética en la medida que se pueda
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- 2017
11. The 1940 Vrancea Earthquake. Issues, Insights and Lessons Learnt Proceedings of the Symposium Commemorating 75 Years from November 10, 1940 Vrancea Earthquake
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Vacareanu, Radu. editor., Ionescu, Constantin. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Vacareanu, Radu. editor., Ionescu, Constantin. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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These proceedings include most of the available information on this major seismic event and its consequences. With an estimated moment magnitude of 7.7 and a heavy toll in terms of human and economic losses, it ranks as the largest intermediate-depth earthquake in Europe in the twentieth century. Nevertheless, because of the difficult conditions in the 1940s, the lessons learnt after the Vrancea earthquake were not extensively shared with the international scientific community and thus, this book fills a gap in the literature discussing the knowledge acquired after major disasters. Past experience together with current understanding of the 1940 Vrancea earthquake are presented along with the latest information on Romanian seismicity, seismic hazard and risk assessment, and seismic evaluation and rehabilitation of buildings and structures. Moreover, it includes excerpts from Romanian post-disaster reports and textbooks concerning the earthquake.
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- 2016
12. Developments in International Bridge Engineering : Selected Papers from Istanbul Bridge Conference 2014 / edited by Alp Caner, Polat G lkan, Khaled Mahmoud.
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Caner, Alp. editor., G lkan, Polat. editor., Mahmoud, Khaled. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Caner, Alp. editor., G lkan, Polat. editor., Mahmoud, Khaled. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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The book includes peer-reviewed contributions selected from presentations given at the Istanbul Bridge Conference 2014, held from August 11 – 13 in Istanbul, Turkey. It reports on the current challenges in bridge engineering faced by professionals around the globe, giving a special emphasis to recently developed techniques, innovations and opportunities. The book covers key topics in the field, including modeling and analysis methods; construction and erection techniques; design for extreme events and condition assessment and structural health monitoring. There is a balanced presentation of theory, research and practice. This book, which provides the readers with a comprehensive and timely reference guide on current practices in bridge engineering, is intended for professionals, academic researchers and students alike.
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- 2016
13. Active Structural Control with Stable Fuzzy PID Techniques
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Yu, Wen. author., Thenozhi, Suresh. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Yu, Wen. author., Thenozhi, Suresh. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book presents a detailed discussion of intelligent techniques to measure the displacement of buildings when they are subjected to vibration. It shows how these techniques are used to control active devices that can reduce vibration 60-80% more effectively than widely used passive anti-seismic systems. After introducing various structural control devices and building-modeling and active structural control methods, the authors propose offset cancellation and high-pass filtering techniques to solve some common problems of building-displacement measurement using accelerometers. The most popular control algorithms in industrial settings, PD/PID controllers, are then analyzed and then combined with fuzzy compensation. The stability of this combination is proven with standard weight-training algorithms. These conditions provide explicit methods for selecting PD/PID controllers. Finally, fuzzy-logic and sliding-mode control are applied to the control of wind-induced vibration. The methods described are supported by reports of experimental studies on a two-story building prototype. This book is a valuable resource for academic researchers interested in the effects of control and mechatronic devices within buildings, or those studying the principles of vibration reduction. Practicing engineers working on the design and construction of any sort of high-rise or vulnerable building and concerned with the effects of either wind or seismic disturbances benefit from the efficacy of the methods proposed.
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- 2016
14. Estimating Fatality Rates for Earthquake Loss Models
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So, Emily. author., SpringerLink (Online service), So, Emily. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This manuscript sets out a process for estimating fatalities in collapsed buildings due to ground shaking in an earthquake. The aim of this research is to supplement current earthquake loss estimation with fatality rates (percentage of occupants killed) for use in models which are based on recent empirical information on deaths from earthquakes. This document specifically explores the lethality potential to occupants of collapsed structures. Whilst earthquake casualty modeling has admittedly suffered from a lack of post-earthquake collection of data and rigour in assessing these data, recent earthquakes such as 2008 Wenchuan (China) and 2011 Christchurch (New Zealand) have brought to light some important findings. Under the auspices of US Geological Survey's PAGER, empirical fatality data related to collapses of buildings from significant earthquakes in the past 40 years have been thoroughly examined. Through detailed investigations of fatal building collapses and the volume reductions within these buildings, important clues related to the lethality potential of different failure mechanisms of global modern and older construction types were found. The gathered evidence forms the basis of the derivation of a set of fatality rates for use in loss models. The set of judgment-based rates are for 31 global building types. This significant advancement in casualty modeling, the resolutions and quality of available data, the important assumptions made, and the final derivation of fatality rates are discussed here. This document contributes to global efforts to develop a way of estimating probable earthquake fatalities very rapidly after an earthquake has taken place. The fatality rates proposed here can be incorporated directly into earthquake loss estimation models where fatalities are derived from collapses of different types of buildings.
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- 2016
15. Problem Solving in Foundation Engineering using foundationPro / by Mohammad Yamin.
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Yamin, Mohammad. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Yamin, Mohammad. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book is at once a supplement to traditional foundation engineering textbooks and an independent problem-solving learning tool. The book is written primarily for university students majoring in civil or construction engineering taking foundation analysis and design courses to encourage them to solve design problems. Its main aim is to stimulate problem solving capability and foster self-directed learning. It also explains the use of the foundationPro software, available at no cost, and includes a set of foundation engineering applications. Taking a unique approach, Dr. Yamin summarizes the general step-by-step procedure to solve various foundation engineering problems, illustrates traditional applications of these steps with longhand solutions, and presents the foundationPro solutions. The special structure of the book allows it to be used in undergraduate and graduate foundation design and analysis courses in civil and construction engineering. The book stands as valuable resource for students, faculty, and practicing professional engineers. This book also: Maximizes reader understanding of the basic principles of foundation engineering: shallow foundations on homogeneous soils, single piles, single drilled shafts, and mechanically stabilized earth walls (MSE) Examines bearing capacity and settlement analyses of shallow foundations considering varying elastic moduli of soil and foundation rigidity, piles, and drilled shafts Examines internal and external stabilities of mechanically stabilized earth walls with varying horizontal spacing between reinforcing strips with depth Summarizes the step-by-step procedure needed to solve foundation engineering problems in an easy and systematic way including all necessary equations and charts .
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- 2016
16. Fundamentals of Structural Engineering / by Jerome J. Connor, Susan Faraji.
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Connor, Jerome J. author., Faraji, Susan. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Connor, Jerome J. author., Faraji, Susan. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book-presents new methods and tools for the integration and simulation of smart devices. The design approach described in this book explicitly accounts for integration of Smart Systems components and subsystems as a specific constraint. It includes methodologies and EDA tools to enable multi-disciplinary and multi-scale modeling and design, simulation of multi-domain systems, subsystems and components at all levels of abstraction, system integration and exploration for optimization of functional and non-functional metrics. By covering theoretical and practical aspects of smart device design, this book targets people who are working and studying on hardware/software modelling, component integration and simulation under different positions (system integrators, designers, developers, researchers, teachers, students etc.). In particular, it is a good introduction to people who have interest in managing heterogeneous components in an efficient and effective way on different domains and different abstraction levels. People active in smart device development can understand both the current status of practice and future research directions. Provides a comprehensive overview of smart systems design, focusing on design challenges and cutting-edge solutions; Enables development of a co-simulation and co-design environment that accounts for the peculiarities of the basic subsystems and components to be integrated; Describes development of modeling and design techniques, methods and tools that enable multi-domain simulation and optimization at various levels of abstraction and across different technological domains.
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- 2016
17. Integration of Nature and Technology for Smart Cities / by Anil Ahuja, PE, RCDD, LEED BD+C, CxA.
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Ahuja, PE, RCDD, LEED BD+C, CxA, Anil. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Ahuja, PE, RCDD, LEED BD+C, CxA, Anil. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book is a resumption of the work “Integrated M/E Design: Building Systems Engineering” published by Anil Ahuja in 1997. Together with an international group of authors from the engineering, urban planning, and architecture fields, Mr. Ahuja discussed new trends and paradigms in the smart buildings and smart city sectors and extended the topic of the previous publication from the building to the entire city. A smart, sustainable building is not just about the building itself. There are things happening in the inside of the building and on the outside. A smart building connects the inside with the outside, provides efficiencies on both sides, synchronizes the outside infrastructure with its inside systems, and integrates nature and its occupants in its design. A smart building doesn’t just provide technology solutions. It is about constant exchange between the inside and the outside of the building, the contribution of the building to the quality of the entire neighborhood and the rest of the city, how the smart building can connect people in a sharing community, and how technology can be the key to make it happen.
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- 2016
18. Geometric Procedures for Civil Engineers / by Elias C. Tonias, Constantine N. Tonias.
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Tonias, Elias C. author., Tonias, Constantine N. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Tonias, Elias C. author., Tonias, Constantine N. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book provides a multitude of geometric constructions usually encountered in civil engineering and surveying practice. A detailed geometric solution is provided to each construction as well as a step-by-step set of programming instructions for incorporation into a computing system. The volume is comprised of 12 chapters and appendices that may be grouped in three major parts: the first is intended for those who love geometry for its own sake and its evolution through the ages, in general, and, more specifically, with the introduction of the computer. The second section addresses geometric features used in the book and provides support procedures used by the constructions presented. The remaining chapters and the appendices contain the various constructions. The volume is ideal for engineering practitioners in civil and construction engineering and allied areas.
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- 2016
19. Multi-hazard Approaches to Civil Infrastructure Engineering / edited by Paolo Gardoni, James M. LaFave.
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Gardoni, Paolo. editor., LaFave, James M. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Gardoni, Paolo. editor., LaFave, James M. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This collection focuses on the development of novel approaches to address one of the most pressing challenges of civil engineering, namely the mitigation of natural hazards. Numerous engineering books to date have focused on, and illustrate considerable progress toward, mitigation of individual hazards (earthquakes, wind, and so forth.). The current volume addresses concerns related to overall safety, sustainability and resilience of the built environment when subject to multiple hazards: natural disaster events that are concurrent and either correlated (e.g., wind and surge); uncorrelated (e.g., earthquake and flood); cascading (e.g., fire following earthquake); or uncorrelated and occurring at different times (e.g., wind and earthquake). The authors examine a range of specific topics including methodologies for vulnerability assessment of structures, new techniques to reduce the system demands through control systems; instrumentation, monitoring and condition assessment of structures and foundations; new techniques for repairing structures that have suffered damage during past events, or for structures that have been found in need of strengthening; development of new design provisions that consider multiple hazards, as well as questions from law and the humanities relevant to the management of natural and human-made hazards. Stands as the first and only book fully dedicated to the emerging, critical issue of mitigating multi-hazards; Provides a highly interdisciplinary perspective featuring contributions from international experts in hazard mitigation; Offers context to frame engineering solutions with contributions from public policy, sociology, and legal scholars related to multi-hazards.
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- 2016
20. High-Performance Computing for Structural Mechanics and Earthquake/Tsunami Engineering
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Yoshimura, Shinobu. editor., Hori, Muneo. editor., Ohsaki, Makoto. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Yoshimura, Shinobu. editor., Hori, Muneo. editor., Ohsaki, Makoto. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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Huge earthquakes and tsunamis have caused serious damage to important structures such as civil infrastructure elements, buildings and power plants around the globe. To quantitatively evaluate such damage processes and to design effective prevention and mitigation measures, the latest high-performance computational mechanics technologies, which include telascale to petascale computers, can offer powerful tools. The phenomena covered in this book include seismic wave propagation in the crust and soil, seismic response of infrastructure elements such as tunnels considering soil-structure interactions, seismic response of high-rise buildings, seismic response of nuclear power plants, tsunami run-up over coastal towns and tsunami inundation considering fluid-structure interactions. The book provides all necessary information for addressing these phenomena, ranging from the fundamentals of high-performance computing for finite element methods, key algorithms of accurate dynamic structural analysis, fluid flows with free surfaces, and fluid-structure interactions, to practical applications with detailed simulation results. The book will offer essential insights for researchers and engineers working in the field of computational seismic/tsunami engineering.
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- 2016
21. Cave Exploration in Slovenia Discovering Over 350 New Caves During Motorway Construction on Classical Karst
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Knez, Martin. editor., Slabe, Tadej. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Knez, Martin. editor., Slabe, Tadej. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book focuses on the opening and exploration of more than 350 previously undiscovered caves of the Slovenian Karst, discovered during motorway construction work. The summarizes the planning of traffic roads and presents the new findings obtained during construction, as well as studies on newly-discovered karst phenomena and karst waters and their protection. Earthmoving work during construction has revealed a cross-section of the surface of the Classical Karst, covered karst with famous underground stone forests and unique karst in breccia. Research conducted in these caves has yielded a number of new findings on how the karst surface and underground were formed, on the flow of water through karst aquifers, and on the evolution of karst on various types of rock and under various conditions. The work was written by researchers from the ZRC SAZU Karst Research Institute and the Institute of Geology AS CR. The reader will benefit from the authors' collaboration with planners and builders, which offers valuable insights for the planning and execution of their own activities in karst regions.
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- 2016
22. Problem Solving in Foundation Engineering using foundationPro
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Yamin, Mohammad. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Yamin, Mohammad. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book is at once a supplement to traditional foundation engineering textbooks and an independent problem-solving learning tool. The book is written primarily for university students majoring in civil or construction engineering taking foundation analysis and design courses to encourage them to solve design problems. Its main aim is to stimulate problem solving capability and foster self-directed learning. It also explains the use of the foundationPro software, available at no cost, and includes a set of foundation engineering applications. Taking a unique approach, Dr. Yamin summarizes the general step-by-step procedure to solve various foundation engineering problems, illustrates traditional applications of these steps with longhand solutions, and presents the foundationPro solutions. The special structure of the book allows it to be used in undergraduate and graduate foundation design and analysis courses in civil and construction engineering. The book stands as valuable resource for students, faculty, and practicing professional engineers. This book also: Maximizes reader understanding of the basic principles of foundation engineering: shallow foundations on homogeneous soils, single piles, single drilled shafts, and mechanically stabilized earth walls (MSE) Examines bearing capacity and settlement analyses of shallow foundations considering varying elastic moduli of soil and foundation rigidity, piles, and drilled shafts Examines internal and external stabilities of mechanically stabilized earth walls with varying horizontal spacing between reinforcing strips with depth Summarizes the step-by-step procedure needed to solve foundation engineering problems in an easy and systematic way including all necessary equations and charts.
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- 2016
23. Structural Fire Performance of Contemporary Post-tensioned Concrete Construction / by John Gales, Kathleen Hartin, Luke Bisby.
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Gales, John. author., Hartin, Kathleen. author., Bisby, Luke. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Gales, John. author., Hartin, Kathleen. author., Bisby, Luke. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This SpringerBrief equips readers to develop defensible fire safety designs for a range of concrete structures. It identifies current gaps in the research and provides a more complete understanding of the structural and thermal response of contemporary Post-tensioned (PT) concrete structures to fire. The brief includes chapters on contemporary construction using PT concrete, previous structural fire test research programs, recent research programs, real fire case studies, and current research needs. It explores the progression of PT concrete structures, looking at the sustainability and aesthetic benefits, the ongoing development of stronger concretes, and best practice guidance for improving safety in the event of fire. Designed for practitioners and researchers in fire engineering, this brief is a valuable tool for those studying the impact of fire on concrete, fire safety designs, and building safety optimization. Advanced-level students in civil engineering will also find the content useful.
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- 2016
24. Energy Performance of Buildings : Energy Efficiency and Built Environment in Temperate Climates / edited by Sofia-Natalia Boemi, Olatz Irulegi, Mattheos Santamouris.
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Boemi, Sofia-Natalia. editor., Irulegi, Olatz. editor., Santamouris, Mattheos. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Boemi, Sofia-Natalia. editor., Irulegi, Olatz. editor., Santamouris, Mattheos. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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Examines the characteristics, challenges and energy potential of buildings in temperate climates Provides sorely needed benchmarks for relative energy performance levels of buildings, as judged against current regulations, best case scenarios and emerging trends Explains design techniques and technologies to achieve required energy efficiency, comfort and occupant health performance levels, with theory supported by real examples Addresses such key topics as how the building performance may vary with climate change, increasing resiliency to heat waves and transitioning toward Net Zero Buildings Emphasizes the differences between new construction and retrofitting Energy Performance of Buildings addresses the imperative need to recognize the impacts of built environments on the world. It analyzes the trends and technologies of green and energy efficient building, identifying strategies for implementing energy savings and enabling the use of renewable resources in residential, commercial, healthcare and educational building sectors. The authors focus on best practices in temperate climates, providing in-depth coverage of urban heat islands, climate change and fuel poverty mitigation through architectural optimization, leveraging renewable energy sources and utilization of cutting-edge cooling materials. Pragmatic emphasis is placed on improving the energy performance of existing building stock to meet objectives of climate and energy conservation strategies. Engineers, architects, designers, students, policy makers and efficiency professionals will all gain valuable insights and ideas from this practical guide to greening the built environment.
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- 2016
25. Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2 : Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015 / edited by Juan Caicedo, Shamim Pakzad.
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Caicedo, Juan. editor., Pakzad, Shamim. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Caicedo, Juan. editor., Pakzad, Shamim. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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Dynamics of Civil Structures, Volume 2. Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, , A Conference and Exposition on Balancing Simulation and Testing, 2015, the second volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Modal Parameter Identification Dynamic Testing of Civil Structures Human Induced Vibrations of Civil Structures Correlation & Updating Operational Modal Analysis Damage Detection of Structures Bridge Structures Damage Detection Models Experimental Techniques for Civil Structures.
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- 2015
26. Nonlinear Vibration with Control : For Flexible and Adaptive Structures / by David Wagg, Simon Neild.
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Wagg, David. author., Neild, Simon. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Wagg, David. author., Neild, Simon. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book provides a comprehensive discussion of nonlinear multi-modal structural vibration problems, and shows how vibration suppression can be applied to such systems by considering a sample set of relevant control techniques. It covers the basic principles of nonlinear vibrations that occur in flexible and/or adaptive structures, with an emphasis on engineering analysis and relevant control techniques. Understanding nonlinear vibrations is becoming increasingly important in a range of engineering applications, particularly in the design of flexible structures such as aircraft, satellites, bridges, and sports stadia. There is an increasing trend towards lighter structures, with increased slenderness, often made of new composite materials and requiring some form of deployment and/or active vibration control. There are also applications in the areas of robotics, mechatronics, micro electrical mechanical systems, non-destructive testing and related disciplines such as structural health monitoring. Two broader themes cut across these application areas: (i) vibration suppression – or active damping – and, (ii) adaptive structures and machines. In this expanded 2nd edition, revisions include: An additional section on passive vibration control, including nonlinear vibration mounts. A more in-depth description of semi-active control, including switching and continuous schemes for dampers and other semi-active systems. A complet e reworking of normal form analysis, which now includes new material on internal resonance, bifurcation of backbone curves and stability analysis of forced responses. Further analysis of the nonlinear dynamics of cables including internal resonance leading to whirling. Additional material on the vibration of systems with impact friction. The book is accessible to practitioners in the areas of application, as well as students and researchers working on related topics. In particular, the aim is to introduce the key concepts of nonlinear vibration to
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- 2015
27. Best Practices for Commercial Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic System Installation / by Rosalie Wills, James A. Milke, Sara Royle, Kristin Steranka.
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Wills, Rosalie. author., Milke, James A. author., Royle, Sara. author., Steranka, Kristin. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Wills, Rosalie. author., Milke, James A. author., Royle, Sara. author., Steranka, Kristin. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This SpringerBrief presents information on a wide variety of hazards and the damage potential caused by installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system. The current installation practices for PV systems on roofs create electrical, fire, structural, and weather-related hazards that do not comply to current codes, standards and guidance documents. Potential dangers include structural loading, wind loads, hail, snow, debris accumulation, seismic hazards, firefighting hazards, and electrical hazards. Despite the increased popularity of PV systems after the environmental movement, research shows that the costs of installing PV systems outweigh the benefits. Hazards of PV systems on roofs have caused several incidents in the United States; the most notable in Bakersfield, California, and Mount Holly, North Carolina. Designed for fire engineers and professionals, Best Practices for Commercial Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic System Installation offers recommendations to set up PV systems safely and sustainably.
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- 2015
28. Construction Safety and Waste Management : An Economic Analysis / by Rita Yi Man Li.
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Li, Rita Yi Man. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Li, Rita Yi Man. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This monograph presents an analysis of construction safety problems and on-site safety measures from an economist’s point of view. The book includes examples from both emerging countries, e.g. China and India, and developed countries, e.g. Australia and Hong Kong.Moreover, the author covers an analysis on construction safety knowledge sharing by means of updatable mobile technology such as apps in Androids and iOS platform mobile devices. The target audience comprises primarily researchers and experts in the field but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.
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- 2015
29. Encyclopedia of Analytical Surfaces / by S.N. Krivoshapko, V.N. Ivanov.
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Krivoshapko, S.N. author., Ivanov, V.N. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Krivoshapko, S.N. author., Ivanov, V.N. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This encyclopedia presents an all-embracing collection of analytical surface classes. It provides concise definitions and description for more than 500 surfaces and categorizes them in 38 classes of analytical surfaces. All classes are cross references to the original literature in an excellent bibliography. The encyclopedia is of particular interest to structural and civil engineers and serves as valuable reference for mathematicians.
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- 2015
30. Biomimetics for Architecture & Design : Nature - Analogies - Technology / by G ran Pohl, Werner Nachtigall.
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Pohl, G ran. author., Nachtigall, Werner. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Pohl, G ran. author., Nachtigall, Werner. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book provides the readers with a timely guide to the application of biomimetic principles in architecture and engineering design. As a result of a combined effort by two internationally recognized authorities, the biologist Werner Nachtigall and the architect Göran Pohl, the book describes the principles which can be used to compare nature and technology, and at the same time it presents detailed explanations and examples showing how biology can be used as a source of inspiration and “translated” in building and architectural solutions (biomimicry). Even though nature cannot be directly copied, the living world can provide architects and engineers with a wealth of analogues and inspirations for their own creative designs. But how can analysis of natural entities give rise to advanced and sustainable design? By reporting on the latest bionic design methods and using extensive artwork, the book guides readers through the field of nature-inspired architecture, offering an extraordinary resource for professional architects, engineers, designers and urban planners, as well as for university teachers, researchers and students. Natural evolution is seen throughout the book as a powerful resource that can serve architecture and design by providing innovative, optimal and sustainable solutions. .
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- 2015
31. Advanced Connection Systems for Architectural Glazing / by Roham Afghani Khoraskani.
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Afghani Khoraskani, Roham. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Afghani Khoraskani, Roham. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book presents the findings of a detailed study to explore the behavior of architectural glazing systems during and after an earthquake and to develop design proposals that will mitigate or even eliminate the damage inflicted on these systems. The seismic behavior of common types of architectural glazing systems are investigated and causes of damage to each system, identified. Furthermore, depending on the geometrical and structural characteristics, the ultimate horizontal load capacity of glass curtain wall systems is defined based on the stability of the glass components. Detailed attention is devoted to the incorporation of advanced connection devices between the structure of the building and the building envelope system in order to minimize the damage to glazed components. An innovative new connection device is introduced that results in a delicate and functional system easily incorporated into different architectural glazing systems, including those demanding maximum transparency.
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- 2015
32. Environmental Load Factors and System Strength Evaluation of Offshore Jacket Platforms / by Zafarullah Nizamani.
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Nizamani, Zafarullah. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Nizamani, Zafarullah. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book presents a study for the determination of environmental load factors for Jacket Platforms in Malaysia and a methodology to determine the life extension of aging platforms. The simplified methods described here could be used for determining not only structural reliability but also safety factors. Its content is particularly interesting to design and maintenance engineers who are working in offshore or onshore industry.
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- 2015
33. Special Topics in Structural Dynamics, Volume 6 : Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015 / edited by Randall Allemang.
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Allemang, Randall. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Allemang, Randall. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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Special Topics in Structural Dynamics, Volume 6. Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Balancing Simulation and Testing, 2015, the sixth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Analytical Methods Biological Systems Wind Turbine Applications.
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- 2015
34. Vibrations and Stability of Complex Beam Systems / by Vladimir Stojanović, Predrag Kozić.
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Stojanović, Vladimir. author., Kozić, Predrag. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Stojanović, Vladimir. author., Kozić, Predrag. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book reports on solved problems concerning vibrations and stability of complex beam systems. The complexity of a system is considered from two points of view: the complexity originating from the nature of the structure, in the case of two or more elastically connected beams; and the complexity derived from the dynamic behavior of the system, in the case of a damaged single beam, resulting from the harm done to its simple structure. Furthermore, the book describes the analytical derivation of equations of two or more elastically connected beams, using four different theories (Euler, Rayleigh, Timoshenko and Reddy-Bickford). It also reports on a new, improved p-version of the finite element method for geometrically nonlinear vibrations. The new method provides more accurate approximations of solutions, while also allowing us to analyze geometrically nonlinear vibrations. The book describes the appearance of longitudinal vibrations of damaged clamped-clamped beams as a result of discontinuity (damage). It describes the cases of stability in detail, employing all four theories, and provides the readers with practical examples of stochastic stability. Overall, the book succeeds in collecting in one place theoretical analyses, mathematical modeling and validation approaches based on various methods, thus providing the readers with a comprehensive toolkit for performing vibration analysis on complex beam systems.
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- 2015
35. Dynamics of Coupled Structures, Volume 4 : Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015 / edited by Matt Allen, Randall L. Mayes, Daniel J. Rixen.
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Allen, Matt. editor., Mayes, Randall L. editor., Rixen, Daniel J. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Allen, Matt. editor., Mayes, Randall L. editor., Rixen, Daniel J. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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Dynamics of Coupled Structures, Volume 4. Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Balancing Simulation and Testing, 2015, the fourth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Substructuring and the Ampair Wind Turbine Test Bed Experimental Dynamic Substructuring Reduced Order Models Experimental Studies of Joints and Joined Structures Analytical/Numerical Modeling of Joints Industrial Applications of Substructuring.
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- 2015
36. Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods / by Avi Friedman.
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Friedman, Avi. author., SpringerLink (Online service), Friedman, Avi. author., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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This book introduces architects, engineers, builders, and urban planners to a range of design principles of sustainable communities and illustrates them with outstanding case studies. Drawing on the author’s experience as well as local and international case studies, Fundamentals of Sustainable Neighbourhoods presents planning concepts that minimize developments' carbon footprint through compact communities, adaptable and expandable dwellings, adaptable landscapes, and smaller-sized yet quality-designed housing. This book also: Examines in-depth global strategies for minimizing the residential carbon footprint, including district heating, passive solar gain, net-zero residences, as well as preserving the communities' natural assets Reconsiders conceptual approaches in building design and urban planning to promote a better connection between communities and nature Demonstrates practical applications of green architecture Focuses on innovative living spaces in urban environments.
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- 2015
37. Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Detection, Volume 7 : Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015 / edited by Christopher Niezrecki.
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Niezrecki, Christopher. editor., SpringerLink (Online service), Niezrecki, Christopher. editor., and SpringerLink (Online service)
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Structural Health Monitoring & Damage Detection, Volume 7. Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Balancing Simulation and Testing, 2015, the seventh volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Detection, including papers on: Structural Health Monitoring Damage Detection Numerical Modeling.
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- 2015
38. Ohio coastal design manual : guidance for professionals designing structures along Lake Erie.
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- Architecture Handbooks, manuals, etc. Erie, Lake, Building Handbooks, manuals, etc. Erie, Lake, Coastal engineering Handbooks, manuals, etc. Erie, Lake, Shore protection Handbooks, manuals, etc. Erie, Lake, Architecture Guides, manuels, etc. Érié, Lac, Construction Guides, manuels, etc. Érié, Lac, Travaux maritimes Guides, manuels, etc. Érié, Lac, Rivage Guides, manuels, etc. Protection Érié, Lac, Architecture., Building., Coastal engineering., Shore protection., Lake Erie.
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"The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Office of Coastal Management (OCM) has prepared this design manual to promote better projects along the Ohio shore of Lake Erie including Maumee Bay and Sandusky Bay. This manual demonstrates how structures along the shore of Lake Erie are designed and how coastal engineering principles are best applied to achieve a balance between landowners' needs for erosion control and lake access and the need to protect our lake's natural resources."--Page 4.
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- 2011
39. System approach to managing the competitiveness of a construction enterprise
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Verhoglyadova, N. І., Levchins'kij, D. L., Rossіhіna, O. Є., Verhoglyadova, N. І., Levchins'kij, D. L., and Rossіhіna, O. Є.
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In the article theoretical bases of management of competitiveness of the enterprise are considered and the system approach to management of competitiveness of the building enterprise is offered., В статье рассмотрены теоретические основы управления конкурентоспособностью предприятия и предложены системный подход к управлению конкурентоспособностью строительного предприятия., В статті розглянуті теоретичні основи управління конкурентоспроможністю підприємства та запропоновано системний підхід до управління конкурентоспроможністю будівельного підприємства.
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- 2009
40. Park Hill construction
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Noel, Thomas J. and Noel, Thomas J.
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- Dwellings Pictorial works. Colorado Denver, Building Pictorial works. Colorado Denver, Habitations Ouvrages illustrés. Colorado Denver, Construction Ouvrages illustrés. Colorado Denver, Building., Dwellings., Houses., Building construction., Park Hill (Denver, Colo.) Pictorial works., Denver (Colo.) Pictorial works., Park Hill (Denver, Colo.) 2000-2010., Denver (Colo.) 2000-2010., Colorado Denver., Colorado Denver Park Hill.
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View of the construction of a large, two-story house next to a bungalow style house in the Park Hill Neighborhood of Denver, Colorado.
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- 2006
41. Low-rise multifamily building new construction characteristics study.
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- Buildings Energy conservation Standards California., Architecture., Building., Apartment houses Energy conservation., Constructions Économies d'énergie Normes Californie., Architecture., Construction., Immeubles d'habitation Économies d'énergie., architecture (discipline), constructions (sculpture), Apartment houses Energy conservation., Architecture., Building., Buildings Energy conservation Standards., California.
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- 2000
42. Cactus Club
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Noel, Thomas J. and Noel, Thomas J.
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- Building Pictorial works. Colorado Denver, Clubs Pictorial works. Colorado Denver, Construction Ouvrages illustrés. Colorado Denver, Clubs Ouvrages illustrés. Colorado Denver, Building., Clubs., Clubs., Building construction., Union Station neighborhood (Denver, Colo.) Pictorial works., Lower Downtown (Denver, Colo.) Pictorial works., Denver (Colo.) Pictorial works., Colorado Denver., Colorado Denver Lower Downtown.
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View of the construction of the Cactus Club (1990; Architect-Peter Dominic), a private literary and social club, at 1621 Blake Street in the Union Station neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. Tom Noel waves from inside the two story shell of the unfinished building. Shows scaffolds and building material.
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- 1990
43. Excavation for Writer's Square
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Noel, Thomas J. and Noel, Thomas J.
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- Building Pictorial works. Colorado Denver, Excavation Pictorial works. Colorado Denver, Condominiums Pictorial works. Design and construction Colorado Denver, Building construction., Excavation., Condominiums., Building., Condominiums Design and construction., Excavation., Union Station (Denver, Colo.) Pictorial works., Denver (Colo.) Pictorial works., Colorado Denver.
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View of the construction site for Writer's Square on the 1500 block of Larimer street in the Union Station neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. Shows an excavation site with pilings, a truck trailer. automobiles and heavy equipment.
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- 1979
44. Rainier Tower construction, ca. 1977.
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- Building Photographs. Washington (State) Seattle, Skyscrapers Photographs. Washington (State) Seattle, Central business districts Photographs. Washington (State) Seattle, Construction Photographies. Washington (État) Seattle, Gratte-ciel Photographies. Washington (État) Seattle, Building., Buildings., Central business districts., Skyscrapers., University Street (Seattle, Wash.) Photographs., Seattle (Wash.) Photographs. Buildings, structures, etc., Washington (State) Seattle., Washington (State) Seattle University Street.
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- 1977
45. Procedure manual for in-house projects : Architectural Section
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Sanneman, Gene. and Sanneman, Gene.
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- Building Handbooks, manuals, etc. Kansas, Public buildings Handbooks, manuals, etc. Design and construction Kansas, Architecture and state Kansas., Construction contracts Kansas., Construction Guides, manuels, etc. Kansas, Architecture Politique gouvernementale Kansas., Public buildings Design and construction., Construction contracts., Architecture and state., Building., Public buildings., Kansas.
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"(a) It is the intent of the Procedure Manual to set forth guidelines for the Staff Architects of the Architectural Section of the Division of Architectural Services. (b) It is intended to assist in establishing better program understanding, cost or budget limitations, time schedules and design criteria. (c) It is intended to enable the relationship among the User Agency and the Architectural Section to progress effectively and avoid conflict resulting from a lack of information or understanding. (d) It is intended this manual will contribute to the development of harmonious relationship among the parties involved -- the Division of Architectural Services, the Architectural Section and the User Agency for which the project is being provided"--Introduction
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- 1978
46. A guide for associates engaged in the development of capital improvements for the state of Kansas.
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- Building Handbooks, manuals, etc. Kansas, Public buildings Handbooks, manuals, etc. Design and construction Kansas, Architecture and state Kansas., Construction contracts Kansas., Public contracts Kansas., Administrative law Kansas., Construction Guides, manuels, etc. Kansas, Architecture Politique gouvernementale Kansas., Administrative law., Architecture and state., Building., Construction contracts., Public buildings Design and construction., Public contracts., Kansas.
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"It is the intent of the Procedural Manual to establish communication with and to set forth guidelines for the Associate. It is intended to assist in establishing better program understanding, cost or budget limitations, time schedules and design criteria. It is intended to enable the relationships among the User Agency, the Division of Architectural Services and the Associate to progress effectively and avoid conflict resulting from a lack of information or understanding"--Introduction
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- 1975
47. Procedure manual for in-house projects : Architectural Section
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Sanneman, Gene. and Sanneman, Gene.
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- Building Handbooks, manuals, etc. Kansas, Public buildings Handbooks, manuals, etc. Design and construction Kansas, Architecture and state Kansas., Construction contracts Kansas., Construction Guides, manuels, etc. Kansas, Architecture Politique gouvernementale Kansas., Architecture and state., Building., Construction contracts., Public buildings Design and construction., Kansas.
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"(a) It is the intent of the Procedure Manual to set forth guidelines for the Staff Architects to the Architectural Section of the Division of Architectural Services. (b) It is intended to assist in establishing better program understanding, cost or budget limitations, time schedules and design criteria. (c) It is intended to enable the relationship among the User Agency and the Architectural Section to progress effectively and avoid conflict resulting from a lack of information or understanding. (d) It is intended this manual will contribute to the development of harmonious relationships among the parties involved -- the Division of Architectural Services, the Architectural Section and the User Agency for which the project is being provided"--Introduction.
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- 1982
48. Emma Espinoza, Emma's Hacienda and El Patio Inn
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Noel, Thomas J. and Noel, Thomas J.
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- Restaurants Pictorial works. Colorado San Luis, Bars (Drinking establishments) Pictorial works. Colorado San Luis, Restaurants., Bars., Bars (Drinking establishments), Building., Restaurants., San Luis (Colo.) Pictorial works., Colorado San Luis.
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Emma Espinoza stands in front of her restaurants Emma's Hacienda and El Patio Inn at 355 Main Street in San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado. Emma Espinoza wears a dark dress with a flowered apron and sun glasses. She is standing next to an entrance of the building under a Coors Beer sign affixed to the wall. Behind the Coors sign is a sign reading "El Patio Inn [Dine] & Dance." A sign over the door where she stands reads: "Joe's Saloon." Emma Espinoza is the proprietor of El Patio Restaurant. Her husband Joe Espinoza ran Joe's Saloon.
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- 1982
49. Malouff's Department Store, San Luis
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Noel, Thomas J. and Noel, Thomas J.
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- Department stores Pictorial works. Colorado San Luis, Abandoned buildings Pictorial works. Colorado San Luis, Department stores., Abandoned buildings., Abandoned buildings., Building., Department stores., San Luis (Colo.) Pictorial works., Colorado San Luis.
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View of the facade of the abandoned Malouff's Department Store at 351 Main Street in San Luis, Colorado. The storefront has four columns, pilasters and a cornice. The exterior is stucco. White mini-blinds are in disarray in the storefront windows. A sign on the building reads: "Malouff's Dept. Store." The building was constructed in 1911.
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- 1982
50. Don Carlos Hotel, San Luis
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Noel, Thomas J. and Noel, Thomas J.
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- Hotels Pictorial works. Colorado San Luis, Hardware stores Pictorial works. Colorado San Luis, Building., Hardware stores., Hotels., Hotels., Hardware stores., San Luis (Colo.) Pictorial works., Colorado San Luis.
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View of the facade of the Don Carlos Hotel (formerly the Salazar Store) at 359 Main Street in San Luis (Costilla County), Colorado. The two-story stuccoed adobe structure has vigas protruding from the first and second story. Stepped parapets are on the corners of the building. The second story balcony is supported by milled beams and has decorative metal railings on the second story. A sign is mounted above the porch reads: "Supermarket Hotel Hardware." A "Hotel" sign is mounted to the porch. Signs on adjacent buildings read: "Romero's Sentry Hardware," "Valley Dry Cleaning," "Supermarket," "Liberty Cafe" and "Grocery Bus." The Salazar store is said to be the oldest continually operated business in Colorado although a fire destroyed all but the adobe walls in 1895. The second story was added after this point.
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- 1982
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