This comprehensive book containing essential information on the applicability of thermal analysis techniques to evaluate inorganic and organic...
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Using reference electrodes to monitor the electrochemical potential of steel reinforcement in concrete is a well established technique for assessing...
Health and environmental compatibility are key topics in contemporary society. The book shows how the built environment can be aesthetically pleasing...
Materiality is a recurring and central issue in architecture. This book explains how materials are "constructed", how they become cultural substances...
NEXT GENERATION BUILDING MATERIALS The 21st century faces a radical change in how we produce construction materials – a shift towards cultivating...
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Architectural models are used at various stages of a project. As working models they support the design process: they are made up from time to time...
Advanced Design Examples of Seismic Retrofit of Structures provides insights on the problems associated with the seismic retrofitting of existing...
Damping Technologies for Tall Buildings provides practical advice on the selection, design, installation and testing of damping systems. Richly...