Техническая литература
Различные книги в жанре Техническая литератураStahlbau-Kalender 2015
Der Stahlbau-Kalender ist ein Wegweiser fur die richtige Berechnung und Konstruktion im gesamten Stahlbau, er dokumentiert und kommentiert verlasslich den aktuellen Stand der Stahlbau-Regelwerke. Zur bauaufsichtlichen Einfuhrung von Eurocode 3 werden seit der Ausgabe 2011 systematisch alle Teile der Norm mit ihren Nationalen Anhangen kommentiert. In diesem Jahr sind neben der Aktualisierung zum Teil 1-8 «Anschlusse» auch Praxisbeispiele fur die Bemessung von plattenformigen Bauteilen nach DIN EN 1993 Teil 1-5 enthalten. Mit der Fertigungsnormenreihe EN 1090 und mit der Bauproduktenverordnung sind neue Anforderungen an die Stahlbaufertigung eingefuhrt worden. Neuigkeiten, mogliche Schwierigkeiten bei der Umsetzung der Norm sowie Ansatze zur Problemlosung werden aufgezeigt. Fur den Stahlwasserbau gibt es eine Neufassung von DIN 19704 fur die Berechnung, bauliche Durchbildung und Herstellung, welche kommentiert und erlautert wird. Eine europaische Norm fur den Konstruktiven Glasbau ist im Entstehen; die Normenmacher aus Deutschland stellen vor, wie die deutsche Vorlage DIN 18008:2013 fortentwickelt wird. Der Stahlbau ist in grundlegender Weise mit dem Leichtbau und in Mischbauweise auch mit dem Holzbau verbunden. Beide Themengebiete werden in diesem Jahrgang behandelt.
Textile Hüllen
Textile Hullen sind Ausdruck einer intensiven Auseinandersetzung von Planern mit dem Thema Haut in der Architektur. Fortschritte in der Entwurfsmethodik, Werkstofftechnik, Bauteilentwicklung und Montageplanung im Technologiefeld Hoch-Leichtbau ermoglichen zunehmend anspruchsvollere Anwendungen von Textilen Hullen mit raumbildender und tragender Funktion, insbesondere bei der Uberdachung gro?er, stutzenfreier Raume. Die Besonderheiten des mechanischen Verhaltens der beim Bau von Textilen Hullen verwendeten Werkstoffe werfen allerdings zwingend die Frage nach der «Baubarkeit» auf. Im vorliegenden Buch wird daher der grundsatzliche Einfluss von Fragen der Materialherstellung und Montage auf die Festlegung des bestgeeigneten Bau- oder Tragwerkstypus und dessen Detaillierung im Entwurfs- und Planungsprozess besprochen. Die Grundlagen uber den stofflichen Aufbau, den Fertigungsprozess, die Zuschnittsermittlung und das Materialverhalten von biegeweichen Tragelementen werden ebenso erlautert wie deren Funktion als Trag- und Verbindungselement. Ausfuhrlich behandelt wird die Montage von Weitgespannten Flachentragwerken. Dazu werden die Montagemittel, die Hebe- und Spannprozesse und die Montageverfahren zur Errichtung charakteristischer Strukturformen beschrieben und anhand ausgewahlter Projekte dokumentiert.
The FIDIC Forms of Contract
In September 1999, FIDIC introduced its new Suite of Contracts, which included a “new” Red, Yellow, Silver and Green forms of contract. The “new” Red Book was intended to replace the 1992 fourth edition of the Red Book, with the ambition that its use would cease with time. This ambition has not materialised and is unlikely to do so in the future. Despite the importance of the 1999 Forms, there has been very little published on the new concepts adopted in them and how they interact with the previous forms. This important work considers these aspects together with the many developments affecting the fourth edition of the Red Book that have taken place since 1997, when the second edition of this book was published, and relates them to key contracting issues. It is written by a chartered engineer, conciliator and international arbitrator with wide experience in the use of the FIDIC Forms and in the various dispute resolution mechanisms specified in them. Important features of this book include: · background and concepts of the various forms of contract; · a detailed comparison of the wording of the1999 three main forms, which although similar in nature; it nevertheless significantly differs in certain areas where the three forms diverge due to their intended purpose; · analysis of the rights and obligations of the parties involved in the contract and the allocation of risks concerned; · a range of ‘decision tree’ charts, analysing the main features of the 1992 Red Book, including risks, indemnities and insurances, claims and counterclaims, variations, procedure for claims, programme and delay, suspension, payments and certificates, dispute resolution mechanisms, and dispute boards; · a much enlarged discussion of the meaning of “claim” and “dispute” and the types of claim with a discussion of the Notice provision in the 1999 forms of contract for the submittal of claims by a contractor and by an employer; · the FIDIC scheme of indemnities and insurance requirements; and the methods of dispute resolution provided by the various forms of contract; and · five new chapters in this third edition, the first four chapters deal with each of the 1999 forms and the fifth chapter is confined to the topic of Dispute Boards.
Whole Life Appraisal for Construction
Whole life appraisal entails a review not just of the capital costs of a project, but also the running and maintenance costs and is increasingly being required by clients seeking maximum value for money. This new book provides an introduction to the subject, discusses issues such as investment appraisal and life expectancy of components, and shows by means of case studies how to carry out a whole life appraisal.
The Scottish Building Regulations
The book provides a practical guide, with worked examples, to the Scottish Building Regulations. The new edition takes account of substantial revisions to the Regulations on fire and means of escape, structural stability, conservation of fuel and power, and drainage.
The Party Wall Casebook
The Party Wall Casebook, now available in paperback, is an essential reference tool for surveyors, architects, engineers and lawyers. It provides a comprehensive analysis of over 80 leading cases which define the courts’ approach to the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and the related common law rules. For ease of reference, the book contains an alphabetical digest of cases with an extensive subject index. The facts, key issues and decision in each case are summarised to provide easy access for the busy practitioner. The legal basis for each decision is also explained in clear, jargon-free language. The book is illustrated and extracts from relevant statutes appear throughout the text. An introductory chapter also places the cases in their broader legal context for those requiring a more detailed understanding of the law in this area. The book provides a single source of reference on the case law required by all party wall surveyors. It gives readers practical, and legally up-to-date, guidance on the practice of party wall surveying, including: Making sure that notices are properly served under the Act Protecting the interests of appointing owners during negotiations Ensuring that awards are legally enforceable Dealing with compensation claims by adjoining owners Advising clients on appeals under the Act
Geotechnical Correlations for Soils and Rocks
The modelling tools for soils and rocks require more and more specific parameters not always available from the standard or usual survey campaigns, this generally for reasons of delay or costs. The use of correlations to solve the gap between available parameters and the required ones is a common practice. Many of them exist but are spread throughout numerous papers or books. The aim of this formulary is to provide a large synthesis of the existing correlations accumulated by the authors during more than 40 years academic and consulting careers.
The JCT Major Project Form
The Joint Contracts Tribunal are publishing a completely new standard form of contract for large clients on major construction projects. The main purpose of the form is to meet the particular needs of large commercial clients who do not themselves intend to occupy the premises, as well as property owners and developers (such as hoteliers and supermarkets) who regularly build. The Major Project Form is the first JCT form specifically to provide for third party rights. It caters for various levels of design input on the part of client and contractor and incorporates a design submission procedure. Other key provisions are those dealing with: no retention, acceleration of project, bonus for early completion, cost savings and value improvements, the client's pre-appointed consultants, and mediation. This new book will look at the contract clause by clause, with full text of the contract itself, and will examine the background law, highlighting practical issues.
Leadership by Engineers and Scientists
Teaches scientists and engineers leadership skills and problem solving to facilitate management of team members, faculty, and staff This textbook introduces readers to open-ended problems focused on interactions between technical and nontechnical colleagues, bosses, and subordinates. It does this through mini case studies that illustrate scenarios where simple, clear, or exact solutions are not evident. By offering examples of dilemmas in technical leadership along with selected analyses of possible ways to address or consider such issues, aspiring or current leaders are made aware of the types of problems they may encounter. This situational approach also allows the development of methodologies to address these issues as well as future variations or new issues that may arise. Leadership by Engineers and Scientists guides and facilitates approaches to solving leadership/people problems encountered by technically trained individuals. Students and practicing engineers will learn leadership by being asked to consider specific situations, debate how to deal with these issues, and then make decisions based on what they have learned. Readers will learn technical leadership fundamentals; ethics and professionalism; time management; building trust and credibility; risk taking; leadership through questions; creating a vision; team building and teamwork; running an effective meeting; conflict management and resolution; communication; and presenting difficult messages. Describes positive traits and characteristics that technically-trained individuals bring to leadership positions, indicates how to use these skills, and describes attitudes and approaches necessary for effectively serving as leaders Covers negative traits and characteristics that can be detrimental when applied to dealing with others in their role as leaders Discusses situations and circumstances routinely encountered by new and experienced leaders of small teams Facilitates successful transitions into leadership and management positions by individuals with technical backgrounds Indicates how decisions can be reached when constraints of different personalities, time frames, economics, and organization politics and culture inhibit consensus Augments technical training by building awareness of the criticality of people skills in effective leadership Leadership by Engineers and Scientists is an excellent text for technically trained individuals who are considering, anticipating, or have recently been promoted to formal leadership positions in industry or academia.
Dealing with Aging Process Facilities and Infrastructure
CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Examines the concept of aging process facilities and infrastructure in high hazard industries and highlights options for dealing with the problem while addressing safety issues This book explores the many ways in which process facilities, equipment, and infrastructure might deteriorate upon continuous exposure to operating and climatic conditions. It covers the functional and physical failure modes for various categories of equipment and discusses the many warning signs of deterioration. Dealing with Aging Process Facilities and Infrastructure also explains how to deal with equipment that may not be safe to operate. The book describes a risk-based strategy in which plant leaders and supervisors can make more informed decisions on aging situations and then communicate them to upper management effectively. Additionally, it discusses the dismantling and safe removal of facilities that are approaching their intended lifecycle or have passed it altogether. Filled with numerous case studies featuring photographs to illustrate the positive and negative experiences of others who have dealt with aging facilities, Dealing with Aging Process Facilities and Infrastructure covers the causes of equipment failures due to aging and their consequences; plant management commitment and responsibility; inspection and maintenance practices for managing life cycle; specific aging asset integrity management practices; and more. Describes symptoms and causal mechanisms of aging in various categories of process equipment Presents key considerations for making informed risk-based decisions regarding the repair or replacement of aging process facilities and infrastructure Discusses practices for managing process facility and infrastructure life cycle Includes examples and case histories of failures related to aging Dealing with Aging Process Facilities and Infrastructure is an important book for industrial practitioners who are often faced with the challenge of managing process facilities and infrastructure as they approach the end of their useful lifecycle.