Civil engineering, surveying & building books

Describes how to estimate building materials, such as brick, block, grout, mortar, joint reinforcement, and masonry...  Read More >>

Covers the techniques needed to produce and read site plans and topographic maps. Explains measuring devices such...  Read More >>

Focuses on the application of natural stone in masonry construction. Describes types of stone and how it's cut,...  Read More >>

Describes how to safely and efficiently work on elevated structures. Details keeping a safe work environment, ensuring...  Read More >>

Reinforced soil is radically re-shaping our built environment. Consider the expansion of Sea-Tac Airport (USA) atop...  Read More >>

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...  Read More >>

Consumer Product Innovation and Sustainable Design will be a resource for design professionals, design students...  Read More >>

The inspection, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of suspension bridges continue to evolve. New materials...  Read More >>

This comprehensive treatment of the subject assesses the performance characteristics needed for application plus...  Read More >>

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Approved Document F of the Building regulations is concerned with the requirements with respect to ventilation....  Read More >>

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers,...  Read More >>

Volume 3 is the third of four volumes relating to the book title, ""The 2011 National Electrical Code Book of In-Depth...  Read More >>

Volume 4 is the fourth of four volumes relating to the book title, ""The 2011 National Electrical Code Book of In-Depth...  Read More >>

Volume 2 is the second of four volumes relating to the book title, ""The 2011 National Electrical Code Book of In-Depth...  Read More >>

Volume 1 is the first of four volumes relating to the book title, ""The 2011 National Electrical Code Book of In-Depth...  Read More >>

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This manual on architecture for students and professionals concerns how to produce clear and effective working drawings....  Read More >>

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Covering both theory and application, Climate Responsive Designprovides examples of innovative best practice in...  Read More >>

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Explains the science behind the properties and behaviour of construction's most fundamental materials (metals, cement...  Read More >>

This handbook provides the student, practising architect or interested layman with a well-illustrated and readable...  Read More >>

What is design? What are the main design disciplines, and how do they interrelate? How does design theory and context...  Read More >>