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An adaptation of the Unified Facilities Criteria of the United States government that utilizes case studies, technical overviews, and focused technical discussions.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in shotcrete materials. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. TYPES OF SHOTCRETE AND APPLICATIONS, 3. MATERIALS, PROPORTIONING, AND PROPERTIES.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in excavation for buildings and other structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FILL, 3. BACKFILL, 4. EARTHWORK: EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION FOR FOUNDATIONS, 5. BACKFILL OPERATIONS.
An introductory textbook for students in architectural engineering programs at colleges and universities. Intended to introduce the student to all of the technical disciplines engaged in the design and construction of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANS 3. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 4. LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT 5. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 6. FOUNDATIONS 7. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 8. HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 9. PLUMBING 10. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION 11. LIGHTING 12. FIRE PROTECTION 13. ACCESSIBILITY 14. ENERGY CONSERVATION 15. NOISE CONTROL 16. ROOFING SYSTEMS.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of piers and wharves. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, 2. ALLOWABLE STRESSES, 3. DECK STRUCTURE DESIGN, 4. SUBSTRUCTURE DESIGN, 5. MOORING HARDWARE, 6. MOORING DOLPHINS/PLATFORMS, 7. MISCELLANEOUS CONSIDERATIONS.
Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).
An introduction to design of initial ground support for tunnels and shafts for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESIGN OF INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT, 2. EMPIRICAL SELECTION OF GROUND SUPPORT, 3. THEORETICAL AND SEMI-THEORETICAL METHODS, 4. DESIGN OF STEEL RIBS AND LATTICE GIRDERS.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of rigid portland cement concrete pavements for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. RIGID PAVEMENT DESIGN, 3. RIGID PAVEMENT BASE COURSE, 4. CONCRETE PAVEMENT, 5. PLAIN CONCRETE PAVEMENT DESIGN, 6. REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT DESIGN.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers nd construction managers interested in design and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock and soil. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONSTRUCTION BY BLASTING AND BORING, 2. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 3. GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS, 4. INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN, 5. CONSTRUCTION OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS, 6. GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION, 7. GROUND SUPPORT, 8. TUNNELS AND SHAFTS IN ROCK.
Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in planning for central heating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. POLICY, 3. PLANT DESIGN.