Introduction to Natural and Man-made Disasters and Their Effects on Buildings, Mcdonald
Автор: Migliaccio Giovanni C Название: Introduction to Construction Project Engineering ISBN: 1138736589 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138736580 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 39170.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть Описание:
This new textbook fills an important gap in the existing literature, in that it prepares construction engineering and built environment students for their first experience of the jobsite. This innovative book integrates conceptual and hands-on knowledge of project engineering to introduce students to the construction process and familiarize them with the procedures and activities they need to operate as project engineers during their summer internships and immediately after graduation.
The textbook is structured into four sections:
Section A: Introductory Concepts
Section B: Field Engineering
Section C: Office Engineering
Section D: Advanced Project Engineering
The emphasis on field tasks and case studies, questions, and exercises taken from across civil works and commercial building sectors makes this the ideal textbook for introductory to intermediate courses in Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Civil and Architectural Engineering, and Construction Management degree programs.
Автор: Adler Kevin F. Название: Natural Disasters as a Catalyst for Social Capital: A Study of the 500-Year Flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa ISBN: 0761864660 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780761864660 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 52090.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Natural Disasters as a Catalyst for Social Capital examines the vastly under-explored link between natural disasters and social capital in regards to the unprecedented June 2008 flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Автор: Boulter Название: Natural Disasters and Adaptation to Climate Change ISBN: 1107010160 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107010161 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 116160.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Presents eighteen case studies of natural disasters from around the world. By comparing the impacts, it aims to inform actual adaptation practice - what works, what does not, and why. Especially useful for researchers and decision makers in policy and government concerned with climate change, disaster management and environmental policy.
Автор: Migliaccio Название: Introduction to Construction Project Engineering ISBN: 1138736554 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138736559 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 142910.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
This new textbook fills an important gap in the existing literature, in that it prepares construction engineering and built environment students for their first experience of the jobsite. This innovative book integrates conceptual and hands-on knowledge of project engineering to introduce students to the construction process and familiarize them with the procedures and activities they need to operate as project engineers during their summer internships and immediately after graduation.
The textbook is structured into four sections:
Section A: Introductory Concepts
Section B: Field Engineering
Section C: Office Engineering
Section D: Advanced Project Engineering
The emphasis on field tasks and case studies, questions, and exercises taken from across civil works and commercial building sectors makes this the ideal textbook for introductory to intermediate courses in Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Civil and Architectural Engineering, and Construction Management degree programs.
Автор: Darrin L. Rubino, Christopher Baas Название: Dating Buildings and Landscapes with Tree-Ring Analysis: An Introduction with Case Studies ISBN: 1138503959 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138503953 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 137810.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This book presents guidance, theory, case studies and methodologies for analysing tree-rings to accurately date and help preserve historic buildings and landscapes.
Автор: Darrin L. Rubino, Christopher Baas Название: Dating Buildings and Landscapes with Tree-Ring Analysis: An Introduction with Case Studies ISBN: 1138503967 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138503960 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 38780.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This book presents guidance, theory, case studies and methodologies for analysing tree-rings to accurately date and help preserve historic buildings and landscapes.
Автор: Mary Jo O`Rear Название: Storm over the Bay: The People of Corpus Christi and Their Port ISBN: 1623495504 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781623495503 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 16680.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Since the late 1830s, the natural harbor at the mouth of South Texas' Nueces River has been a center of regional maritime trade. But by the early 1900s, a storm of political wrangling, cronyism, and corruption was threatening to scuttle the city's efforts toward securing a dependable deep water port to attract international commerce to Corpus Christi. On September 14, 1919, a massive hurricane struck the bay, burying the downtown area under ten feet of debris and killing as many as one thousand people. The storm left millions of dollars of damage in its wake. The citizens of Corpus Christi, rather than being demoralized, however, were galvanized by the disaster. In gripping detail, author Mary Jo O'Rear chronicles the successful efforts of the newly unified Corpus Christi—efforts that culminated in the dedication of the Port of Corpus Christi on September 14, 1926, seven years to the day after the storm that devastated the city. Storm over the Bay will appeal to readers interested in regional history, politics, and economics. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates Corpus Christi and its colorful past.
Extreme weather events, such as droughts, strong winds and storms, flash floods and extreme heat and cold, are among the most destructive yet fascinating aspects of climate variability. Historical records and memories charting the impacts and responses to such events are a crucial component of any research that seeks to understand the nature of events that might take place in the future. Yet all such events need to be situated for their implications to be understood.
This book is the first to explore the cultural contingency of extreme and unusual weather events and the ways in which they are recalled, recorded or forgotten. It illustrates how geographical context, particular physical conditions, an area's social and economic activities and embedded cultural knowledges and infrastructures all affect community experiences of and responses to unusual weather. Contributions refer to varied methods of remembering and recording weather and how these act to curate, recycle and transmit extreme events across generations and into the future. With international case studies, from both land and sea, the book explores how and why particular weather events become inscribed into the fabric of communities and contribute to community change in different historical and cultural contexts.
This is valuable reading for students and researchers interested in historical and cultural geography, environmental anthropology and environmental studies.
Автор: Mabe, Michael, Название: The developing role of public libraries in emergency management : ISBN: 1522521968 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781522521969 Издательство: Turpin Рейтинг: Цена: 118270.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Disasters can happen without warning and cause detrimental damage to society. By planning and conducting research beforehand, businesses can more effectively aid in relief efforts. The Developing Role of Public Libraries in Emergency Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source for the latest scholarly information on library engagement in official emergency response and how these institutions can offer community aid in disaster situations. Featuring extensive coverage on a number of topics such as hazard analysis, mitigation planning, and local command structure, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and practitioners seeking current research on the role local businesses play in emergency response situations.
Автор: Grattan Название: Natural Disasters and Cultural Change ISBN: 0415589088 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415589086 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 57150.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book explores the role played by catastrophic natural events in generating cultural change. Featuring famous events like the eruption of Vesuvius it is extremely useful to academics, scholars and professionals.
Автор: Wood Antony Название: Guide To Natural Ventilation in High Rise Office Buildings ISBN: 0415509580 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415509589 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 69410.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Tall buildings are not the only solution for achieving sustainability through increased density in cities but, given the scale of current population shifts, the vertical city is increasingly being seen as the most viable solution for many urban centers. However, the full implications of concentrating more people on smaller plots of land by building vertically - whether for work, residential or leisure functions - needs to be better researched and understood. It is generally accepted that we need to reduce the energy equation – in both operating and embodied terms – of every component and system in the building as an essential element in making it more sustainable. Mechanical HVAC systems (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) in tall office buildings typically account for 30-40 percent of overall building energy consumption. The increased efficiency (or possibly even elimination) of these mechanical systems – through the provision of natural ventilation – could thus be argued to be the most important single step we could make in making tall buildings more sustainable. This guide sets out recommendations for every phase of the planning, construction and operation of natural ventilation systems in these buildings, including local climatic factors that need to be taken into account, how to plan for seasonal variations in weather, and the risks in adopting different implementation strategies. All of the recommendations are based on analysis of the research findings from richly-illustrated international case studies. Tried and tested solutions to real-life problems make this an essential guide for anyone working on the design and operation of tall buildings anywhere in the world. This is the first technical guide from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s Tall Buildings & Sustainability Working Group looking in depth at a key element in the creation of tall buildings with a much-reduced environmental impact, while taking the industry closer to an appreciation of what constitutes a sustainable tall building, and what factors affect the sustainability threshold for tall.
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