Dictionary of Civil Engineering, The Penguin: Third Edition

Scott, John S.

Reference

Puffin

The entries, ranging from foundations and footings to the fixing of roof tiles, cover bricklaying, joinery, plastering, brazing, soldering, plumbing, shoring, lightweight concrete work and the fixing of doors and windows among explanations of a host of other processes, tools and materials. There are many terms of special interest to DIY house-owners who want to find out about damp-proofing and plumbing, for example, or double glazing and security. There are also some extra terms particularly relevant to the student and professional builder, and the dictionary is illustrated throughout with explanatory line drawings.

Dictionary of Building, The Penguin: Revised Edition (Penguin Reference)

Foreign Language Study & Reference

<p>Do you need to know your lime putty from your lime plaster? Want to improve your flatness tolerance? Stuck with an incomprehensible DIY manual? The Penguin Dictionary of Building is your answer. Ably steering you through the confusing maze of jargon and technical terms, this ever-popular text has sold over 150,000 copies and is invaluable for anyone interested in construction: students, professional architects, bricklayers, carpenters, glaziers, plasterers, plumbers or DIY enthusiasts. From abrasives to Z-purlin via the murder clause, this clear and comprehensive dictionary provides succinct and accurate explanations of the techniques, equipment and issues of the building world.</p>

Penguin Dictionary Of Building Fourth Edition

Maclean, James H

Penguin Uk

Covering civil engineering, from structural design, soil mechanics and sewage disposal to hydraulics and land surveys, this reference book also includes such areas as mining, electrical and mechanical engineering. In addition to new technical developments, entries reflect increasing environmental awareness, the expanding role of computers and current interest in the advanced techniques used in constructing the channel tunnel and the ancient civil engineering that built the great wall of China.

Penguin Dictionary Of Civil Engineering 4th Edition

Science & Math

Water and waste management covers the design, building and operation of plants for water treatment and supply, sewerage, wastewater treatment and disposal, and solid waste treatment and disposal. Since the last edition in 2002 there has been an increasing importance on the issues reflecting climate change. This is particularly important when the result of this change must be ‘managed’ and ‘controlled’ to maintain an amenity such as water supply. This new edition includes many new entries on the topics of stormwater management and flood management, as well as the new EU Directives that cover this field.With over 7000 terms, this dictionary encompasses the most recent terminology on water and waste management. It is a handy reference for consultants, contractors and professional engineers as well as academics and students who need a quick definition to technical terms.                                       * Provides a handy reference for consultants, contractors and professional engineers as well as academics and students who need a quick definition to technical terms.*References US, UK and European standards, legislation and spelling providing a global relevance*Offers detailed coverage of the terminology of Stormwater management and flood management not found elsewhere

Dictionary of Waste and Water Management

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Butterworth-Heinemann

This useful reference book not only embraces the whole scope of civil and structural engineering but also includes wherever relevant, the fields of drawing-office practice, electrical engineering, hydraulics, mechanical engineering, mining, photogrammetry, railways, sewage disposal, soil mechanics, statistics, structural design and topographical surveying. This third edition has been brought completely up-to-date and metricated throughout. It contains entries concerning the most modern techniques - such as electronic distance measurement - to have been adopted since the original edition was published in 1980. The book also contains a table of civil engineering units with their conversion factors.

The VNR dictionary of civil engineering

Van Nostrand-Reinhold

An account of life in the slave South and the anti-slavery struggle which that life created. Includes Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Elijah Lovejoy, John Brown and many anonymous slaves.

Hard Trials on My Way

Signet

Dictionary of Building

Technology

Halsted Pr

<p>This useful reference book not only embraces the whole scope of civil and structural engineering but also includes wherever relevant, the fields of drawing-office practice, electrical engineering, hydraulics, mechanical engineering, mining, photogrammetry, railways, sewage disposal, soil mechanics, statistics, structural design and topographical surveying. This third edition has been brought completely up-to-date and metricated throughout. It contains entries concerning the most modern techniques - such as electronic distance measurement - to have been adopted since the original edition was published in 1980. The book also contains a table of civil engineering units with their conversion factors.</p>

Dictionary of Civil Engineering

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Halsted Press

New Updated Version for 2002 The first edition of the Dictionary of Waste and Water Treatment was published in 1981 and was aimed at treatment and treatment design. Over the last 20 years, areas such as air pollution control, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, pipeline management (leakage control, pipeline and sewer renewal) and environmental management systems have all become increasingly important. To reflect this shift, this completely revised and updated edition now covers water and waste management as well as treatment. This new edition refers to US/UK and European standards, legislation and spelling and includes illustrations throughout to aid the reader's understanding of the explanations. There are over 7000 terms on water quality, engineering and waste management covering the following areas: Water resources and hydrology; Drinking water quality; Waterborne diseases; Public Health; Water treatment; Wastewater treatment; Sludge treatment; Air pollution & air pollution control; Solid Waste Management; Hazardous Waste Management; Pipeline Management (leakage control, pipeline & sewer renewal); Environmental Management systems (ISO 14000, EMAS); The dictionary has been completely revised and updated to encompass all the changes of the last 20 years to become the most comprehensive dictionary of water and waste management available.

Dictionary of Water and Waste Management

Smith, P.G.

Iwa Pub

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