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Concrete: Design, Construction, Examples (Detail Practice)

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Expected something else. 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book is produced by the creators of Detail Magazine. With this in mind I expected there to be a lot more details. It contains more of a brief history, types of concrete, different applications, and just as the title depicts, "Design Examples", with minimal construction insight or details. Most of the examples were nothing spectacularly unique as well. I would recommend this as a resource for an architecture student, but there is not much substance for the practicing architect.

Editorial Review:

With its virtually infinite plasticity, its constructional versatility, and its simple and straightforward building technology, concrete is the building material of the present. In addition to careful design and constructional planning, the invitation of bids and the building contract are the keys to a successful implementation. Building with Concrete provides the basic information needed to work with the material, with special attention to the architect’s role in planning and construction management. It describes current trends in concrete technology and the development of innovative new types of concrete, with firsthand reports by architects in the field. It also describes the new version of the DBV/BDZ data sheet "Exposed Concrete."

The Stone Skeleton: Structural Engineering of Masonry Architecture

Jacques Heyman

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Not for the layman 4 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

There's no doubting this is an authoratative book. It's based on an article that first appeared in a professional journal, and I feel that is its real audience. I found myself in trouble shortly after the introduction, despite a couple of mechanics courses in graduate school. You may have better luck, but I think only practicing structural engineers will be able to enjoy this book.

a wonderfully technical work 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

this work covers quite thouroughly the mathematics and mechanics of arches. It spends particular time on construction in the Gothic cathedrals including the barrel vault, cross vault, dome, and flying butress. It is beautifully illustrated and it presents the basic concepts as well as giving a quite extenisive theoretical analysis. A good book for anyone familiar with masonry and an essential for anyone involved in repairing and maintaining Cathedrals and other large stone structures.

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In this book, Heyman provides a thorough and intuitive understanding of masonry structures such as arch bridges, Greek temples, and Gothic cathedrals. Although the approach is firmly scientific, the author does not use complex mathematics. He introduces the basis of masonry analysis in the first two chapters, after which he considers individual structures--including piers, pinnacles, towers, vaults and domes--in more detail. This lucid and informative text will be of particular interest to structural engineers, practicing architects and others involved in the renovation and care of old stone buildings.

Green Building Materials: A Guide to Product Selection and Specification

Ross Spiegel, Dru Meadows

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The ultimate user's manual to green building materials -for building design that reuses our past and reimagines our future

When it comes to selecting and specifying green building materials, architects need more than innate design sense. They need real-world advice on how to select and use nontoxic, recycled, and recyclable products, and how to integrate them into the design process to capitalize on the many practical and economic advantages of "going green"-from reducing waste and improving energy efficiency to promoting proper code compliance and safeguarding against liability claims.

The latest addition to the Wiley Series in Sustainable Design, Green Building Materials is an excellent hands-on guide to today's wide range of green building materials-what they are, where to find them, and how to use them effectively. Written by two nationally known experts on green building methods and materials, Green Building Materials offers in-depth practical information on the product selection, product specification, and construction process. Organized by CSI MasterFormat(r) category for fast access to specific information, it features:
* Important guidance on how to evaluate the "greenness" of building materials, including a section-by-section specification summary of environmental issues
* Helpful sample forms to aid in selecting and specifying green materials
* A brief history of relevant environmental legislation and the evolution of environmentally conscious design
* An appendix listing useful sources of additional information. Green Building Materials is an essential tool for designing environmentally friendly buildings: ones made from materials that preserve the earth's natural legacy for future generations.

Concrete

P. Kumar Mehta, Paulo J.M. Monteiro

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The best concrete book available 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This book is a classic. Everyone who studies or works with concrete should own this book. It is technically superior to all others, yet easy to read. It has always been my first (and sometimes, only) reference.

Great reference book 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

A thorough and complete coverage of concrete material. Clearly written and easy to understand. Great for students and professionals.

Editorial Review:

This textbook presents the art and science of concrete in a simple, clear, hands-on manner, focusing on the following: Cement and concrete are predicted to be the premier building material of the 21st Century; Includes unique diagrams, photographs, and summary tables; Updated to include new chapters on non-destructive methods for concrete; future challenges in concrete technology; an increased number of examples of concrete applications; and new developments in durability.

Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (7th Edition)

J.Rosemary Riggs

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Offering a unique look at interior design, Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, Seventh Edition fully covers the nonstructural materials available to interior designers. With an eye on the environment, it provides a firm understanding of the products, properties, and uses of all materials, from floors, walls and ceilings to installation, and recycling. Going beyond paint and carpet, it explores over 27 different floorings and devotes separate chapters to kitchens and baths. Filled with the latest information provided directly from the suppliers, it helps readers think knowledgably and creatively about the “nuts and bolts” of interior design—both in terms of structure and style.  With an eye on the environment, it provides a firm understanding of the products, properties, and uses of all materials, covering everything from floors, walls and ceiling to installation, and recycling. Progressing from the ground up—literally—it looks beyond the more decorative aspects of design to study the properties and uses of both finishing materials in the design field and structural materials in the architectural field. For interior designers and specifiers.

The Art And Craft of Stonescaping: Setting & Stacking Stone

David Reed

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great idea and how-to book 4 out of 5 stars.
23 of 23 people found this review helpful.

When I started a stone-project at our farm in the Catskills -- re-cycling some old, fallen-down stone walls into a new retaining wall -- I bought a half-dozen books, including David Reed's Stonescaping. Although Reed's book was not the best one for my particular project, as a good how-to book, it is very good and as an idea book, it is excellent.

On the plus side, Reed provides details and plenty of full-color pictures for everything from tools to stone varieties to uses for stone. He expands far beyond free-standing and retaining walls to benches, paving stones, terraces and even sculpture. After reading this book, I realized that I can use the stone I have at hand in quite a few ways besides walls.

The main negative is the book is just too pretty to drag outdoor where I'm working. Of course, the easy solution to that is to photocopy the appropriate pages and take them to my worksite.

It is a great book for anyone interested in adding stone texture to the garden, lawn, or general landscape.

Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated: Problem Analysis, Repair Strategy, Techniques

Peter H. Emmons

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Editorial Review:

Here is the tool you need to clearly understand and successfully carry out concrete repair and maintenance projects -- with confidence! In this book you will find a detailed, yet concise presentation of over 220 concrete repair and maintenance topics. Issues are examined within the framework of analysis, strategy development, and repair techniques, with extensive and superbly detailed illustrations to guide you in the proper planning and execution of repairs.

Written by Peter H. Emmons, President of Structural Preservation Systems, Inc., and a national authority on concrete repair, Concrete Repair and Maintenance, Illustrated was technically reviewed and edited by James Warner, world-renowned concrete repair consultant and educator, and Alexander M. Vaysburd, Ph.D., an expert in concrete technology with more than 30 years experience in the industry.

This indispensable book provides extensive information about problem analysis, strategy development, engineering aspects, material criteria, and repair and maintenance methods. Designed for ease of use by all participants in the repair and maintenance process -- owners and facilities managers, engineers, architects, material suppliers and contractors -- the book's unique format provides a highly structured, fully illustrated examination of each topic.

This comprehensive instructional reference includes detailed information on:

* Concrete Behavior
* Evaluating Concrete Problems
* Surface Repair
* Stabilization and Strengthening
* Protection

Dedicated to quality assurance and technical excellence, the author provides the concrete repair industry with a much needed reference guide designed to facilitate adherence to the highest standards in the design and execution of concrete repair and maintenance projects.

Construction Materials Manual (Construction Manuals (englisch))

Manfred Hegger, Volker Auch-Schwelk, Matthias Fuchs, Thorsten Rosenkranz

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Until now, the few existing systematic texts on construction materials have primarily been directed at building engineers. An overview for architects, which also considers the importance of construction materials in the sensory perception of architecture—including tactile qualities, smell, color, and surface structure—has not been available.

With the publication of the Construction Materials Manual, all that has changed. As a basic work aimed equally at the questions and perspectives of architects and building engineers, it will bring together all of the above-mentioned viewpoints. It addresses fundamental questions of sustainability, including life-span, environmental impact, and material cycles, while also presenting material innovations.

All of the principal conventional and innovative construction materials are comprehensively documented, with attention to their production, manufacture, fabrication, treatment, surfaces, connections, and characteristics.

International examples help to illustrate their use in architecture, where a building’s appearance is often defined by a single material. Thus, the Construction Materials Manual will support the daily work of architects and engineers in the choice of construction materials in a comprehensive and at the same time vivid and stimulating manner.

Reinforced Concrete Design

Leonard Spiegel, George F. Limbrunner

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*** 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 14 people found this review helpful.

Helpful for designing retaining walls...

Editorial Review:

Using a straight-forward, step-by-step, problem-solution format—with an abundance of fully-worked sample problems—this book provides an elementary, non-Calculus, practical approach to the design and analysis of reinforced concrete structural members. It translates a vast amount of information and data in an integrated source that reflects the latest standards and that provides a basic, workable understanding of the strength and behavior of reinforced concrete members and simple concrete structural systems. A valuable design guide and resource for practicing technicians and technologists, and engineers and architects preparing for state licensing examinations for professional registrations.

Formwork For Concrete Structures

R. L. Peurifoy, G. D. Oberlender

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Dramatically slash the cost of formwork design and construction. With the expense of creating concrete formwork so high--often exceeding the cost of the concrete and steel used in the project itself--you need the Third Edition of R. L. Peurifoy and G. D. Oberlander's Formwork for Concrete Structures. This authoritiative working tool shows you how to cut costs by making the most of the material, time, labor, and equipment required to design, erect, and remove formwork. You get complete details on state-of-the-art materials and technology plus fast access to scores of tables and practical examples that help you sidestep costly, guesswork and trial-and-errors methods. A completely up-to-date list of formwork material suppliers rounds out this one-of-a-kind money saver.