De serie Bruggen in Nederland van de Nederlandse Bruggen Stichting belicht de bruggenbouw vanuit een techniekhistorische invalshoek. De twee delen zijn geschreven vanuit de behoefte om de ontwikkeling van en de kennis over de Nederlandse bruggenbouw vast te leggen. Behalve voor specialisten als ingenieurs, historici en monumentenzorgers is deze ...
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Increasing global energy demand requires fact-based evaluations of alternative energy sources. This includes solving questions like how energy is produced, provided, and transported in sustainable ways. Solving future energy demands requires new technologies and knowledge. Decision makers, professionals, and people interested in energy issues ...
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This is the classic visual guide to the basics of building construction, now with the most current information. For nearly three decades, "Building Construction Illustrated" has offered an outstanding introduction to the principles of building construction. This new edition of the revered classic remains as relevant as ever - providing the ...
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A Wiley Survival Guide on our Energy Future Concerned about our energy future? Turn to this guide for easy-to-grasp and up-to-date coverage of the many aspects of the energy value chain: * Oil and natural gas * Coal * Fossil fuels and the greenhouse effect * Energy from water * Biomass * Solar energy * Geothermal energy * Wind energy * Nuclear ...
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Financial management is an aspect of every construction project. Here is an easy-to-understand guide to financial concepts specific to the construction industry for both students and working professionals. The focus is on only construction-related issues and the succinct, practical, and visually-oriented approach makes the material easily ...
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With more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the "Dictionary" offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields. The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from ...
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Continuously in print since 1952, "Modern Wiring Practice" has now been fully revised to provide an up-to-date source of reference to building services design and installation in the 21st century. This compact and practical guide addresses wiring systems design and electrical installation together in one volume, creating a comprehensive ...
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This work offers comprehensive specialist information for the bridge engineer. It not only covers testing and assessment, but also financial and management issues. It is highly illustrated with full colour diagrams and photographs. As the emphasis in construction moves from building new bridges to maintenance and rehabilitation of existing ...
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This book will be of great interest to any professional engineer or automotive engineering student working on off-road vehicles. Reflecting the increase in off-road vehicle production and development - recreational, agricultural, construction, military - this book equips readers with all of the necessary knowledge to successfully design and ...
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Iedereen die betrokken is bij het ontwerpen en de bedrijfsvoering van elektriciteitsnetten en aangesloten installaties heeft te maken met aspecten van de kwaliteit van de elektriciteitsvoorziening. De goede werking van toestellen en installaties zijn afhankelijk van de kwaliteit van de spanning die op zijn beurt weer grotendeels afhangt van de ...
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