Fire Protection is the study and practice of mitigating unwanted effects of fires. It involves the study of behaviour, compartmentalisation, suppre...

It is widely acknowledged that there is an increasing problem in maintenance of the American civil infrastructure. Highways, bridges, sewers, railr...

It is widely acknowledged that there is an increasing problem in maintenance of the American civil infrastructure. Highways, bridges, sewers, railr...

This book explores various aspects of fire safety in the home. The first section is devoted to addressing the risks presented by cooking fires, as ...

Through architectural photography, technical diagrams, and expert prose, this book explores the environmental benefits as well as stylish and innov...

Firefighters are the unsung local heroes of every community. They protect our towns and cities, risk their lives, and give up their free time when ...

For the first time, the art and craft of creating concrete countertops is detailed, step-by-step. This invaluable manual will guide craftsmen throu...

The companion volume to Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes, this book details the art and craft of creating vertical concrete applicatio...

Focusing on the use of masonry in construction, Masonry: Design, Materials and Techniques is a book updated with the latest sustainable materials a...

A magnesium sulphate attack is one of the main issues that challenge civil engineering projects, in particular in coastal, landfill, and mining are...

Due to a high demand in construction and furniture industries worldwide, natural resources such as stones and wood as non-renewable resources are b...

Project management is the discipline of planning, organising, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project g...

Annotated list of materials related to the development and operation of pulp mills in northern Alberta.

Pure Deck-adence: A Guide to Beautiful Decks is a fantasy collection of real-life deck photos from all over the United States. From the humblest of...

Welding is a conventional joining process that has followed the recent developments in other manufacturing processes, continuing to be an extremely...

Refractory materials are used in several industries involving very aggressive environments, thus the number of chemical, thermal and physical prope...

Concrete is one of the most used materials in the construction industry. In structural systems, the combination of concrete and steel reinforcement...

It is not well known how far back in time that ships were invented. Despite this, some archaeological remains were found dating back to 6300 BC. Ba...

The Fundamentals of Structural Integrity and Failure provides a comprehensive review of spent nuclear fuel integrity and the research work which ha...

Built in 1889 and now home to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Spencer Mansion is a magnificent building with a rich and layered history. W...

The Forest Service and Interior agencies have initiated a number of steps to address key operational areas previously identified as needing improve...

Explore fifty-six innovative adaptations of old, abandoned structures into modern family homes, apartments, and condominiums. Includes more than 29...