Download or read book Patios Driveways and Plazas written by David Randolph Smith and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the design vocabulary of basic paving patterns and progress to more intricate variations. Each of the 300-plus color photos demonstrates how specific patterns, colors, and textures enhance outdoor environments -- from the smallest backyard patio to the grand urban plaza. Written for landscape architects, architects, contractors, and homeowners alike.
Download or read book Handbook on Concrete Block Paving written by Wasantha Mampearachchi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive overview of concrete block paving (CBP). Starting with the basics, such as the history, applications, advantages and limitations of CBP, it then discusses in detail the structural behavior, construction process, and design support conditions, covering topics like specifications for blocks and laying patterns, field performance and mix design for ICBP. Lastly, it examines good CBP practices and maintenance.
Download or read book Design and Construction of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavements written by B. Shackel and published by Spon Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concrete block pavement has recently emerged as a major new form of construction both for landscaping where aesthetics are of prime concern and for pavements carrying traffic ranging from cars and trucks to the heaviest of industrial loads. Since the 1960s extensive research into this form of paving has been conducted worldwide. For the first time this information is brought together in a form that benefits the practising civil or municipal engineer, architect or landscaper.
Download or read book Porous Pavements written by Bruce Ferguson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-02-18 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pavements are the most ubiquitous of all man-made structures, and they have an enormous impact on environmental quality. They are responsible for hydrocarbon pollutants, excess runoff, groundwater decline and the resulting local water shortages, temperature increases in the urban "heat island," and for the ability of trees to extend their roots in
Download or read book Driveways Paths and Patios written by Tony McCormack and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Driveways, paths and patios are an essential part of most properties and this comprehensive book provides a detailed explanation of exactly how they are designed, planned and constructed. Discusses the design of driveways, paths and patios with reference to their planned use, style, size, gradients and special features such as steps, ramps and terraces. Considers the range of materials available including block paving, flags, slabs, setts, cubes, cobbles, loose aggregates, plain & patterned concrete and tarmac. Analyses how to estimate costs and making the choice between the DIY approach and using a professional contractor. Examines the critical issue of drainage. Lays bare the mathematics associated with accurate setting-out and levelling. Describes the range of tools and equipment needed. Details the correct constructions of kerbs and edging and laying methods for flags, block paving and much more.
Download or read book Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavements written by Arjun Siva Rathan R.T and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the structural design of Interlocking Concrete Block Pavement (ICBP) including application, analysis, design, construction, and the fundamental design concept of ICBP backed by case studies to demonstrate long- term performance of ICBP. It helps to draw conclusions regarding the various geometric properties that must be applied to achieve the performance of ICBP. Features: Promotes the use of ICBP in the construction of pavements. Provides a comprehensive overview of concrete block paving. Discusses specifications from codes like ASCE 58- 16, ASTM, BS and IRC codes and datasets online. Includes chapters on choosing the materials and designing the type and the shape of the concrete block and the thickness of all layers of the pavement. Lists appropriate stipulated values for the various geometric properties. Aids in understanding the history and comprehensive application of ICBP. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in pavement and civil engineering.
Download or read book Young House Love written by Sherry Petersik and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Download or read book Concrete Paving Blocks Requirements and Test Methods written by British Standards Institute Staff and published by . This book was released on 2003-05-29 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Pavers?, ?Precast concrete?, ?Prefabricated parts?, ?Concretes?, ?Roads?, ?Blocks (building)?, ?Footpaths?, ?Pedestrian roads?, ?Paved areas?, ?Hard standings?, ?Parking areas?, ?Exterior circulation spaces (buildings)?, ?Dimensions?, ?Thickness?, ?Strength of materials?, ?Performance?, ?Dimensional measurement?, ?Wear tests?, ?Flatness measurement?, ?Mechanical testing?, ?Thermal-cycling tests?, ?Freezing tests?, ?Performance testing?, ?Water-absorption tests?
Download or read book HomeMade Modern written by Ben Uyeda and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can make the furniture you want at a fraction of the price of store-bought furniture. Not only will you save tons of money, but you'll also make environmentally sustainable pieces that are solidly built, using real materials like metal, wood, concrete, and other recycled ready-mades. The projects in this book don't require special skills, prior experience, or even a garage full of tools. You'll be walked step-by-step through the process of making furniture, from where to buy the materials (or where to scavenge) to how to make the most of the tools you own.
Download or read book Concrete Pavement Design Construction and Performance written by Norbert Delatte and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-09-12 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the interactions between the different design and construction variables and techniques this book illustrates best practices for constructing economical, long life concrete pavements. The book proceeds in much the same way as a pavement construction project. First, different alternatives for concrete pavement solutions are outlined. The desired performance and behaviour parameters are identified. Next, appropriate materials are outlined and the most suitable concrete proportions determined. The design can be completed, and then the necessary construction steps for translating the design into a durable facility are carried out. Although the focus reflects highways as the most common application, special features of airport, industrial, and light duty pavements are also addressed. Use is made of modeling and performance tools such as HIPERPAV and LTPP to illustrate behavior and performance, along with some case studies. As concrete pavements are more complex than they seem, and the costs of mistakes or of over-design can be high, this is a valuable book for engineers in both the public and private sectors.
Download or read book Concrete Pavement Design Guidance Notes written by Geoffrey Griffiths and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-04-19 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive design guide summarizes current developments in the design of concrete pavements. Following an overview of the theory involved, the authors detail optimum design techniques and best practice, with a focus on highway and infrastructure projects. Worked examples and calculations are provided to describe standard design methods, illustrated with numerous case studies. The author provides guidance on how to use each method on particular projects, with reference to UK, European and US standards and codes of practice. Concrete Pavement Design Guidance Notes is an essential handbook for civil engineers, consultants and contractors involved in the design and construction of concrete pavements, and will also be of interest to students of pavement design.
Download or read book Masonry Materials Properties and Performance written by J. G. Borchelt and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1982 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Structural Design of Heavy Duty Pavements for Ports and Other Industries written by John Knapton and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Environmental Assessment of Recycled Waste written by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book with its six interesting chapters highlights the environmental assessment of recycled waste. Waste Management is one of the main topics of concern for an organization and a nation. Out of different destinations at the end of life for a product, Recycling is the need of the hour and is an inevitable destination. Literally all wastes (be it- postindustrial or post-consumer states) if they cannot be reused, have to be recycled. Recycled products are in demand today and we are seeing many recycled alternatives for almost all industrial sectors. One of the million-dollar question to answer in terms of recycling and recycled products is- whether the recycled products are environmentally sustainable than the virgin alternatives? It is highly imperative to ascertain the environmental footprints of recycled products and recycling processes and also find out the best possible ways to further improve the environmental benefits of such recycled products and recycling processes.
Download or read book Architect s Illustrated Pocket Dictionary written by Nikolas Davies and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 10,000 definitions with over 2,000 illustrations in less than 500 pages • Comprehensive and innovative cross referencing system • Clear and concise presentation of information for the visual reader
Download or read book Paving Our Ways written by Maxwell Lay and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-22 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paving Our Ways covers the international history of road paving in an interesting, readable and technically accurate way. It provides an overview of the associated technologies in a historical context. It examines the earliest pavements in Egypt and Mesopotamia and then moves to North Africa, Crete, Greece and Italy, before a review of pavements used by the Romans in their magnificent road system. After its empire collapsed, Roman pavements fell into ruin. The slow recovery of pavements in Europe began in France and then in England. The work of Trésaguet, Telford and McAdam is examined. Asphalt and concrete slowly improved as paving materials in the second part of the 19th century. Major advances occurred in the 20th century with the availability of powerful machinery, pneumatic tyres and bitumen. The advances needed to bring pavements to their current development are explored, as are the tools for financing, constructing, managing and maintaining pavements. The book should appeal to those interested in road paving, and in the history of engineering and transport. It can also serve as a text for courses in engineering history.
Download or read book Laxton s Building Price Book 2002 written by V B Johnson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2001-10-10 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laxton's gives you access to the most reliable and current data. All 250,000 price elements have been individually checked and updated for the 2002 edition so that your estimates are always accurate and cost competitive. Laxton's makes analytical estimating simple and straightforward by displaying a complete breakdown for all measured items under 10 separate headings, all on a single page. This shows you a complete price build-up at a glance - and gives you the option to make price adjustments wherever necessary. You can find the sections you need quickly and easily, via the special marker system on the front cover and page edges. The free CD with this price book contains Masterbill's ESTIMATOR software and fully resourced data on all the price elements in Laxtons. Not only does the CD offer fast and efficient pricing at the touch of a button, it gives details of all the resources required to do the job. Laxton's approximate estimating section gives all in pricing for quick reference on the cost of composite items such as floors helping you calculate the cost implications of using plywood sheeting rather than softwood boarding, for example. Laxton's Basic Price section gives you a quick price on hundreds of items - from concrete work to roofing materials - to save you going through hundreds of lists from suppliers, manufacturers and building merchants. Laxton's Brand and Trade Names section lists over 12,000 brands and trade names and company addresses to help you locate specific items. Latest wage rates, fees and allowances All 250,000 price elements checked and updated
