Download or read book Hot and Cold Water Supply written by BSI (The British Standards Institution) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a highly illustrated guide to the design, installation and maintenance of hot and cold water supply systems for domestic buildings. Based on British Standard BS 6700, the new edition takes into account revisions to the standard since the book was first published in 1991. It has also been updated to give guidance on the 1999 Water Supply Regulations and includes revisions to the Building Regulations. Written for designers and installers, this immensely practical book will also be of interest to technical staff of water undertakers, property services managers and students of NVQ and BTech courses. It was specially commissioned by the British Standards Institution and written for BSI by Bob Garrett, formerly of Langley College of Further Education and past President of the National Association of Plumbing Teachers.
Download or read book Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Composites written by Michel Biron and published by William Andrew. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 1165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Composites, Third Edition bridges the technology and business aspects of thermoplastics, providing a guide designed to help engineers working in real-world industrial settings. The author explores the criteria for material selection, provides a detailed guide to each family of thermoplastics, and explains the various processing options for each material type. More than 30 families of thermoplastics are described with information on their advantages and drawbacks, special grades, prices, transformation processes, applications, thermal behavior, technological properties (tenacity, friction, dimensional stability), durability (ageing, creep, fatigue), chemical and fire behavior, electrical properties, and joining possibilities. In this third edition, standards and costs have been updated for all materials, and more information on topics such as bioplastics, 3D printing and recycling have been added. In addition, an entirely new chapter on the concept of 'Industry 4.0' has been added, with guidance and suggestions on the incorporation of virtualization, connectivity, and automation into the plastics engineering process to reduce materials and processing failure. - Includes detailed case studies that illustrate best practices across a wide range of applications and industry sectors - Presents a new chapter on the 'Industry 4.0' concept - Suggests software solutions to assist with design, decision-making and management, along with other forms of automation
Download or read book Thermosets and Composites written by Michel Biron and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book bridges the technology and business aspects of thermosets, providing a practical guide designed for engineers working in real-world industrial settings. The author explores the criteria for material selection, provides information on material properties for each family of thermosets, and discusses the various processing options for each material type. He explains advantages and disadvantages of using thermosets and composites in comparison to competing materials and assesses cost aspects, enabling the reader to balance out technical and economic constraints when choosing a thermoset and processing technology for a given application.This second edition contains a new section on composites solutions for practical problems, gathering information on trends contributing to the breakthrough of composites in various sectors. Other new sections on specific crosslinking processes, processing trends, machinery and equipment manufacturers, applications, bio-sourced thermosets and natural fibers, and recycling of thermosets and composites are included. Case studies are provided, illustrating many design and production challenges. Furthermore, new market data and information about health and safety will be added. All data is fully updated throughout, with pricing in USD and EUR, and both ASTM (North American) and European standards.Thermosets and Thermoset Composites, Second Edition is the only book that gives in-depth coverage of a wide range of subject matters and markets, yet in brevity and concision in a single volume, avoiding the need of consulting a series of other specialized books. By providing the knowledge necessary for selecting a fabrication process, thermoset material and methods for determining the all important cost of thermoset parts this new edition is an invaluable decision-making aid and reference work for practitioners in a field with growing importance. - Combining materials data, information on processing techniques, and economic aspects, Biron provides a unique end-to-end approach to the selection and use of materials in the plastics industry and related sectors - New material on bio-sourced thermosets, natural fibers, and recycling of thermosets - Concise and easy-to-use source of information and decision-making aid
Download or read book Handbook of Thermoplastic Piping System Design written by Thomas Sixsmith and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-07-15 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers coverage of design, engineering, chemical resistance, costs, standards, codes and specifications. The text provides a resistance guide that lists over 800 chemicals and nearly 400 trade names cross-referenced to formal chemical names, covering all known chemical resistance data for the most popular thermoplastic piping systems. The book cove
Download or read book Catalogue written by International Organization for Standardization and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advanced Materials for Water Handling written by D.V. Scott and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2000-08-18 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid evolution is taking place in the water market world wide - driven by increased consumer demand allied to the rarefraction of clean water. The inherent characteristics of composites materials associated with current materials and production technology is allowing the increased use of previously high cost materials and processes at ever decreasing costs. The Handbook is designed to bring specifiers up to speed with these materials and the new areas of application associated with them, exploring the scope, performance, cost effectiveness and environmental and legislative consequences of their use.
Download or read book ISO Catalogue written by International Organization for Standardization and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Architects Data written by Ernst Neufert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable tool for the beginning stages of designing and planning a building project This new edition of a classic, bestselling text provides, in one concise volume, the essential information needed to form the framework for the more detailed design and development of any building project. Organized largely by building type, it covers planning criteria and considerations of function and siting—and with over 6200 diagrams, it provides a mass of data on spatial requirements. Most of the featured illustrations are dimensioned and each building type includes plans, sections, site layouts, and design details. The book also includes an extensive bibliography and detailed set of metric/imperial conversion tables. Architects’ Data starts with the basics of designing for a new building project, before moving on to covering everything an architect needs to know. It also looks at the design styles and specifications for creating different types of structures, such as those made for residential, religious, cultural, sports, medical, and other types of occupation. Covers user requirements, planning criteria, basic dimensions, and considerations of function and siting Includes numerous examples and over 6200 illustrations and tables 5th English edition of the classic, international reference for architects Architects’ Data is an excellent resource for architects, building surveyors, space planners, and design and build contractors everywhere.
Download or read book GB T GBT Product Catalog Translated English of Chinese Standard GB T GBT written by https://www.chinesestandard.net and published by https://www.chinesestandard.net. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 2259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document provides the comprehensive list of Chinese National Standards - Category: GB/T; GBT.
Download or read book Plastics in Pressure Pipes written by T. Stafford and published by iSmithers Rapra Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this report the developmental history, an overview of the current plastic pipe market and some of the practical problems encountered in laying new pipelines are covered initially. The author explains the design considerations involved in a new pipeline, he details fluid flow, safe pressure containment, the life expectancy of the system, how and where it is to be laid, what level of damage tolerance is acceptable as well as some of the specifications and test methods used within plastic pipe design. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.
Download or read book Plumbing and Heating written by Albert Jackson and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plumbers and other repairmen charge a mint these days—but with Popular Mechanics on your side, it’s possible to cut these costs dramatically by both preventing and managing pipe-related emergencies on your own. It lays out the basics, explaining what’s involved in a typical plumbing system, along with supply lines, drainage, and venting. Hundreds of line drawings and easy-to-follow instructions lead you through every step, including: dealing with frozen and split pipes; making an epoxy patch repair; fitting the bathroom with a sink, toilet or tub; fixing leaky faucets; checking the heating system for faults; putting in a wood-burning stove; and replacing damaged radiators. An illustrated glossary presents the complete plumber’s toolkit, and the skills needed to use them safely.
Download or read book FCS Construction Plumbing L2 written by and published by Pearson South Africa. This book was released on 2009 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Handbook of Facility Assessment written by James E. Piper and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide is designed for facility and maintenance managers who are facing "repair or replace" decisions for their buildings. Filled with useful information and resources to aid in the decision process, this hands-on reference shows readers how to accurately rate the condition of existing equipment and components, effectively assess their options, and avoid making costly mistakes. Detailed step-by-step instructions are provided, along with forms listing specific criteria identified for rating each building component. Topics include the assessment process; building site, shell, and interior; HVAC, plumbing, electrical, transportation, and safety systems; and more.
Download or read book Materials for Architects and Builders written by Arthur Lyons and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A necessary purchase for level 1 and 2 undergraduates studying building/ construction materials modules, Materials for Architects and Builders provides an introduction to the broad range of materials used within the construction industry and contains information pertaining to their manufacture, key physical properties, specification and uses. Construction Materials is a core module on all undergraduate and diploma construction-related courses and this established textbook is illustrated in colour throughout with many photographs and diagrams to help students understand the key principles. This new edition has been completely revised and updated to include the latest developments in materials, appropriate technologies and relevant legislation. The current concern for the ecological effects of building construction and lifetime use are reflected in the emphasis given to sustainability and recycling. An additional chapter on sustainability and governmental carbon targets reinforces this issue.
Download or read book Chinese Standard GB GB T GBT JB JB T YY HJ NB HG QC SL SN SH JJF JJG CJ TB YD YS NY FZ JG QB SJ SY DL AQ CB GY JC JR JT written by https://www.chinesestandard.net and published by https://www.chinesestandard.net. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 7290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document provides the comprehensive list of Chinese National Standards and Industry Standards (Total 17,000 standards).
Download or read book Construction Materials Reference Book written by David Doran and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 1201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the definitive reference source for professionals involved in the conception, design and specification stages of a construction project. The theory and practical aspects of each material is covered, with an emphasis being placed on properties and appropriate use, enabling broader, deeper understanding of each material leading to greater confidence in their application. Containing fifty chapters written by subject specialists, Construction Materials Reference Book covers the wide range of materials that are encountered in the construction process, from traditional materials such as stone through masonry and steel to advanced plastics and composites. With increased significance being placed on broader environmental issues, issues of whole life cost and sustainability are covered, along with health and safety aspects of both use and installation.
