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Structural Concrete: Theory and Design

M. Nadim Hassoun

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Incorporating the 1995 ACI Code requirements for the design of structural concrete, this comprehensive new textbook fills the gap between industrial and educational requirements by helping students understand the practical aspects of the modern design of concrete structures. Presenting the analysis and design of both reinforced and prestressed concrete elements, Structural Concrete is exceptionally logical and easy to read. Written to cover a two-course sequence on the design of reinforced concrete structures, this book should also serve as a valuable reference for the practicing engineer and those interested in concrete materials and design.

The hallmark features of this text include an in-depth treatment of the ultimate strength concept of reinforced concrete; detailed, yet easy to follow examples in each chapter; unique chapters on the design of different types of stairs and the design of curved beams. A software program is also available which allows students to check each step of their calculations for analysis problems and to explore options for designing reinforced concrete members.

Reinforced Concrete: A Fundamental Approach

Edward G. Nawy

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Total reviews: 16 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

This is the reason that engineers are considered illiterate 1 out of 5 stars.
4 of 10 people found this review helpful.

Books like this are the reason that engineers are considered illiterate. Almost every page has a grammatical mistake. Most of the examples have technical mistakes.

It is a poor reflection on the American University system that someone who cannot even communicate at an eighth grade level is a PROFESSOR ! Similarly, it is a poor reflection on the publishing industry that books like this actually get PUBLISHED!

From the reviewer comments there seems to be a strong fan club in Israel. Perhaps that is where Professor Nawy should be teaching.

This is the reason that engineers are considered illiterate 1 out of 5 stars.
4 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Books like this are the reason that engineers are considered illiterate. Almost every page has a grammatical mistake. Most of the examples have technical mistakes.

It is a poor reflection on the American University system that someone who cannot even communicate at an eighth grade level is a PROFESSOR ! Similarly, it is a poor reflection on the publishing industry that books like this actually get PUBLISHED!

From the reviewer comments there seems to be a strong fan club in Israel. Perhaps that is where Professor Nawy should be teaching.

Editorial Review:

The most cutting-edge book on reinforced concrete to date. Studying the subject through a practical step-by-step trial and adjustment procedure, this book offers the industry's most state-of-the-art applications and ACI 318 Building Code required methods and solutions for the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures.

Steel, Concrete, and Composite Design of Tall Buildings

Bungale S. Taranath

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Very Practical and Useful Book 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

It is a very practical book containg material which will be useful to those engaged in the design of tall buildings. The unique thing about this book is the fact Taranath has given details of many important tall buildings,which will guide us before choosing a framework for the new building. He also explains how a structural system can be chosen. It has numerous practical examples. The code clauses are clearly explained.The Design for Wind and Earthquake are given in a nice manner with reference to latest codes of practices.His explanations are very easy to understand. Lateral and gravity systems for steel,concrete and composite constructions are given with numerous drawings in seperate chapters. Analysis techniques are given in an easy to understand fashion with less mathematical complexity. Design methods are also given. Discussion on related items such as damping and cladding systems,Foundation design,seismic design of Diaphragm ,etc. are also included. The data on Structural quantities will be a boon to those who want to have a preliminary estimate of the building, they are going to design. In all, it is a book worth buying and will serve as a reference for a long time. With this book and a proper software, we can design any tall building with ease.

Editorial Review:

Thoroughly updated, this superbly illustrated handbook provides a uniquely practical perspective on all aspects of steel, concrete, and composite use in the design of tall buildings. It alerts professionals to the latest codes and ANSI standards and includes dozens of case studies of important buildings throughout the world, providing in-depth insight into why and how specific structural system choices were made. It also discusses recent studies of seismic vulnerability. . .the effect of wind and seismic forces on design decisions. . .the use of lateral bracing concepts and gravity-based systems. . .computer modeling techniques that forecast the response of buildings to various forces. . .and much more.

Cooking for 1 or 2 (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook)

Katherine Greenberg; Barbara Kyte

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Okay for beginners 4 out of 5 stars.
55 of 57 people found this review helpful.

This book introduces some pretty basic recipes with common ingredients. Since I'm a college student living on my own, these simple recipes are a welcome respite from the usual "open the can and pop it in the microwave" mentality. Also it is much easier to find a tasty dish since this book is shorter than, say, Joy of Cooking. Still there are many larger and more comprehsive books out there that one can turn into a cooking-for-one book through simple division.

A disappointing cookbook 1 out of 5 stars.
42 of 46 people found this review helpful.

If your skill level is beyond boiling pasta noodles and making a tossed salad, then this is not the cookbook for you. While it is not a complete waste, it was disappointing. If you're looking for a great cookbook for single people and couples, I highly recommend Jane Doerfer's, Going Solo In The Kitchen. It is an excellent mix of very simple and more challenging recipes, and it presents a lot of variety.

Editorial Review:

More than 275 recipes and ideas make it easy to cook for the small household. Each recipe gives ingredients for 1 and 2 servings. The authors offer tips on shopping, equipping the kitchen and food storage.

Masonry Skills, 5E (Masonry Skills)

Richard T. Kreh

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

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Written by a Master Mason with over 40 years of professional masonry and construction experience, this all-new edition of today's best-selling guide to understanding and learning how to do masonry work is approved by The Brick Industry of America! Extraordinarily complete, the author draws upon more than 25 years as an instructor to provide users with a reader-friendly, comprehensive guide to basic information and advanced skills- from materials, bonds, brick, and concrete block, through advanced work such as building fireplaces, arches, and more! All technical and safety information has been thoroughly updated to reflect current industry practices and federally mandated guidelines. An all-new unit on glass block masonry developed in conjunction with Pittsburgh Corning Company, the leading manufacturer of glass block in the United States, has also been added to this edition to equip masonry students and professionals with the expertise they need to respond to rising demands for this material in home and commercial applications. In addition to featuring a wealth of helpful illustrations, all projects have been field-tested in masonry shops to guarantee their usefulness in developing the competencies required of today's professionals.

Residential Steel Framing Handbook

Robert Scharff, Walls And Ceilings Magazine

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Well-organized as a reference for Residential Steel Framing 4 out of 5 stars.
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As a Civil Engineer, having to deal with both horizontal and vertical construction, and having to build residential, industrial and commercial buildings, both in Hurricane zones (Dade County, Miami, Florida) and in earth movement areas (Los Angeles Force 4/Richter Scale 9) in California & now in Istanbul, Turkey, this handbook has been particularly usefull when describing Light Gauge Steel Framing to Engineers which are having to cope with the subject for the first time. Would like to know when a new Edition of this Handbook with updated data will be published?

Our deep appreciation to Mr. Robert Scharff and the editors of Walls & Ceilings Magazine.

Sincerely,

Alexandre Byron-Exarcos President & CEO United States Steel Framing Corp.

Editorial Review:

The steel frame ``how-to'' for wood-builders. The use of steel in residential construction is hot. So if your expertise lies in conventional wood frame construction, you'll definitely want to pick up the Residential Steel Framing Handbook. Robert Scharff and the editors of Walls And Ceilings Magazine take you step-by-step through each stage of the construction process--from preconstruction preparation to interior finishing--delivering all the in's and out's of building houses with steel. Jam-packed with over 350 illustrations and photographs, it's the perfect on-the-job training manual for you and your crew: sound proofing; insulation; calculating load strength; special tools and equipment; drywall and other interior finishes; building codes and zoning regulations; material specifications and selection; connectors and fasteners; steel floor framing; stell framed roofs; and much more.

Concrete Manual: Concrete Quality and Field Practices

International Code Council

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Gain the guidance and information that inspectors and related professionals need to conduct successful, thorough inspections of reinforced and pre-stressed concrete constructions. The Concrete Manual, now updated to the 2006 International Building Code® and ACI 318-05, begins by introducing users to concrete: explaining what it is and why it behaves the way it does. Coverage then progresses to conventional construction procedures. The result is a valuable resource that provides users with a solid understanding of the scientific principles of concrete that make up the basis for sound construction practices. With discussion of proper materials and methods, as well as unsatisfactory materials and methods, this book will increase the technical capabilities, decision-making skills, and knowledge of jurisdictional inspectors as they perform everyday inspection duties.

Masonry Design and Detailing

Christine Beall

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

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This book provides rock solid advice for masonry pros! Covering an unprecedented range of materials, technologies, and regulations, "Masonry Design and Detailing" is an essential resource for architects and masonry contractors. Completely updated, this hands-on guide features insight on the complete range of masonry topics: wall systems, unit and mortar selection, component detailing, building code compliance, and much, much more.Plus, you get discussions on a host of topical issues, including: ASTM standards; MSJC Code (ACI 530); International Building Code Requirements (New); new drainage accessories; residential foundation requirements (New); masonry bracing standards (New); barrier, drainage and rain screen walls (New); window flashing details (New); more than 80 new illustrations; and much more! Detailed enough for the working professional - and still appropriate for the apprentice - "Masonry Design and Detailing" provides hundreds of illustrations to maximize your understanding of these critical issues. When it comes to quality masonry, this book should be at the foundation of your work.

Ductile Design of Steel Structures

Michel Bruneau, Chia-Ming Uang, Andrew Whittaker

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Ductile Design of Steel Structures 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 9 people found this review helpful.

This book is the most important book in steel structural system. I have never seen this amazing book. So I strongly recommend this book to every steel engineering school student.

Mejor texto para aprender analisis no lineal 4 out of 5 stars.
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Me parece que este texto, ofrece de una manera clara los principales conceptos para el análisis no lineal tanto de acero como de concreto. Texto ideal para cursos de post-grado en ingenieria estructural.

Editorial Review:

Ensure ductile behavior in any steel structure

Engineer earthquake resistant structures using today's most advanced ductile steel design techniques.

This guide gives you the latest seismic-resistant design criteria--based on research into the recent Northridge and Kobe earthquakes. You get fingertip access to the ductile properties of steel. . .essential data on the plastic behavior of cross-sections. . .and systematic methods and applications of plastic analysis. This time-saving resource walks you through the seismic design of ductile braced frames and moment resisting frames. . .provides the special detailing requirements needed to ensure satisfactory plastic behavior. . .gives you an overview of special steel-based energy dissipation systems. . .and much more.

Corrugated Iron: Building on the Frontier

Adam Mornement, Simon Holloway

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A History of an Invisible Building Material 5 out of 5 stars.
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An anonymous writer in 1833 called the public's attention to an architectural novelty that had appeared on the London docks: "Every observing person, on passing by it, cannot fail being struck... with its elegance and simplicity." What had brought this praise was the world's first building incorporating corrugated iron. One might think that the novelty of corrugated iron had surely led the writer into effusion about a subject otherwise unlikely to bring praise. And one might also think that a history of corrugated iron is one of the more unlikely subjects to be brought out in a colorful coffee-table book. There are many surprises in Corrugated Iron: Building on the Frontier (W. W. Norton & Company) by Adam Mornement and Simon Holloway, architectural historians who are enthusiasts for a material that provides shelter for millions and also is being used in upscale modern buildings with surprisingly beautiful effect. The authors say that corrugated iron has met diverse challenges of affordability, portability, utility, and strength, "but despite its many virtues, corrugated iron's contribution to society has rarely been acknowledged." Corrugated iron is everywhere, and because of this it has become invisible; this book is a handsome corrective to bring it back into view.

Corrugated iron was invented by Henry Robinson Palmer, Architect and Engineer to the London Dock Company, in 1829. He foresaw that the material could be used both as cladding upon an architectural framework and arched to make free-standing spans for roofing. Corrugated iron had advantages that innovative architects could use. The brilliant engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel adopted it early, and designed London's Paddington Station to be roofed in the material, with the corrugations running horizontally. There are no tie rods and no longitudinal beams between the rafters, because the corrugations in the roof provide tensile strength. Corrugated iron was used on lighthouses, whaling stations, and agricultural buildings. Prefabricated houses were designed with corrugated iron roofs and walls, and there are many illustrations here from catalogues from which people ordered such houses. Here also are pictures of the houses themselves, many of which are still being used. Most corrugated iron dwellings, however, were meant to be relatively temporary structures. Gold rushes in America, Australia, and South Africa proved to be workshops for such use, when living in tents was just too temporary a housing solution. There is a whole chapter here on churches made from corrugated iron, showing many of them of rural simplicity, but others with some Gothic splendor. Corrugated metal was not restricted to buildings; it was used to build boats, and the World War I Junker aircraft of Germany had wings of corrugated aluminum.

Corrugated iron will never escape completely its association with poverty. There are plenty of pictures here of shantytowns from all over the world, where corrugated iron is an architectural staple for improvised homes. There are other pictures of Nissan huts (the American version was the Quonset hut) used for wartime dwellings, and Buckminster Fuller used corrugated iron in a low-cost circular house called the Dymaxion Deployment Unit. The many pictures in the book's final chapter, though, show that corrugated metal has a place in the cladding of skyscrapers or in the homes of millionaires. Frank Gehry, for instance, has used it, and many of the modern buildings shown here are housed in huge loops or barrel forms of the material. It is used not only for its capacity to support and protect, but also as a sort of architectural sculpture. Many of the new and innovative buildings made from corrugated metal are from Australia, which has drawn on a tradition of using corrugated iron in the gold fields; there is no chance that these handsome, large houses of whimsical shape are going to be mistaken for shanties or for mobile homes. Corrugated iron is one of the most-used inventions humans have come up with, and paupers and tycoons are all taking advantage of it. Here is an intriguing history, full of colorful pictures, of an important architectural tool.

Editorial Review:

The definitive illustrated book on the material of preference for a new generation of architects.

Corrugated iron is a durable, biodegradable, and environmentally sound cladding system, sufficiently versatile to create one-off works of architectural sculpture and to house thousands in disaster zones. It answers the needs of both high-tech aesthetics and low-tech aspirations for affordability and ease of construction, as shown here in a wide range of residential, corporate, and industrial applications. 200 color and black-and-white photographs and drawings.