Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems

Building Construction: Principles, Materials, and Systems Review

The authors have combined their diverse professional and educational backgrounds to produce a resource that presents the complexity of building construction in an accessible volume. It clearly provides the basics of building science as applied to the art of transforming materials and systems into constructible buildings. The book appropriately addresses each of the primary building assemblies - foundations, walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs - and how they join, seal and integrate with other components. The performance of building enclosures and systems is reviewed in detail, which enhances the reader's understanding of the comprehensive, integrated nature of the building design and construction process. Almost all building materials and systems have been covered in depth. The book is unique among other books on the subject because it is joining efforts of three authors, two of whom are engaged full time in academia, and the third who has an extensive background in the profession. Offers a new approach to construction principles, materials and methods. Divided into two parts to illustrate current and traditional practices of construction: Part I 10 chapters deal primarily with the principles of building materials' and building assemblies' performance; Part II 25 chapters deal primarily with specific materials and assemblies.  This book will serve as an indispensable reference for practitioners of architecture, engineering and construction.

The Social Construction of Sexuality (Second Edition) (Contemporary Societies Series)

The Social Construction of Sexuality (Second Edition) (Contemporary Societies Series) Review

An affordable primer to sexuality from a sociological perspective.

In The Social Construction of Sexuality, Steven Seidman investigates the political and social consequences of privileging certain sexual practices and identities while stigmatizing others. Addressing a range of topics from gay and lesbian identities to sex work, he delves into issues of social control that inform popular beliefs and moral standards. The Second Edition of The Social Construction of Sexuality features a new part that focuses on sexuality and social institutions.

Have I Told You Lately? (The Men of 3X CONStruction)

Have I Told You Lately? (The Men of 3X CONStruction) Review

He released her hand and placed both his palms on the counter behind her, caging her in. “Tell me when’s the right moment to tell another person your past bullshit, your damn secrets that you don’t wanna face, your skeletons?” His eyes skewered hers. Everyone claimed to want to know shit, but there was a price to the telling.
“I know people who marry and never share some of their secrets,” he said, inching closer. “A lot of shit dies with them. How do you know when it’s right to share? Because I’ve no idea how to ride that train.”
The pink tip of her tongue leisurely moistened her lips. “I think when you care about someone, you build to a level of trust and you take them into your confidence.”
A level of trust, female bullshit.
“Yeah, but that’s the problem. It’s easier to give your body, than your deep personal shit.”
She ducked her head.
He continued speaking in a low whisper. “I mean the real stuff that’s close to your heart. The fucked up shit everybody keeps locked up. Most folk don’t get close enough to ever see the dark places inside.” He watched her swallow hard.
“So I ask again, how do you know when’s the right time.” He leaned next to her ear and whispered. “After how many dinners, or dates? Before or after we fuck? What’s the magic number that opens the door to my personal shit, ‘cause I damn sure ain’t telling everybody my personal business.”
His voice remained conversationally low, calm, while nerves jumped and pulsed at the thought of sharing some of the things he’d done in the past. He’d rather buy anything she demanded, or take her anywhere in the world, than fully open up and let her see some of the dark places in him. Shit, he didn’t like to look inside and rarely did.
She narrowed her eyes. “This isn’t about everybody. It’s about you and me.” She pushed his chest. He stepped closer.
“Okay, what signals do I get to let me know I should trust you with my shit? You ready for that?” They looked at each other.
Her eyes slid to his chest. “I don’t know.”
“And therein lies the root of our problem.” He dropped his arms.
She shivered.
“You want me to tell you everything without securing my trust. Why should I bare my soul to you? What would you do with the knowledge? Trust me? Or judge me?” He pulled back and stared into chocolate pools of light. Whatever this was between them marked him. He’d never considered telling a woman he dated about his past. The price of admission, Red called it.
“It’s like leaving pieces of your soul around and that’s too damn dangerous to do on a small tip.”

Drilling fluids.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING): An article from: Underground Construction

Drilling fluids.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING): An article from: Underground Construction Review

This digital document is an article from Underground Construction, published by Oildom Publishing Company of Texas, Inc. on September 1, 2008. The length of the article is 3014 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Drilling fluids.(DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication:Underground Construction (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2008
Publisher: Oildom Publishing Company of Texas, Inc.
Volume: 63 Issue: 9 Page: 48(3)

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At a Construction Site (Wheels at Work)

At a Construction Site (Wheels at Work) Review

From transcontinental highways to a local construction site, the Wheels at Work series provides a close-up look at the world of hardworking trucks and machines. Emergent readers will appreciate the simple narrative sentences and the vibrant, detailed artwork.

Construction Countdown

Construction Countdown Review

Ten mighty dump trucks rolling down the road.
Nine earthmovers scraping up
a load . . .

Count down from ten to one with the busy
construction trucks!

Something wonderful is going on, and every kind of truck has an important job. But what are all those bulldozers and backhoes doing? This bright and lively counting book will delight young construction fans everywhere.

 

Construction Countdown is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor's Perspective

Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor's Perspective Review

Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor's Perspective Feature

• Used for many of the state contractor exams.

Written from the perspective of the general contractor's project manager, this comprehensive construction project management reference illustrates the team approach to project management that is prevalent in private sector construction. Using a single commercial construction project to illustrate concepts, the authors' present topics in the sequence the project manager would address them. The focus is on the individual management processes and techniques and tools needed to manage a project. The authors address all aspects of construction from contracts, selecting a project, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, contract development, partnering and team building, subcontracting and material management to project start-up, document and record keeping, communications, field questions, submittals, quality and safety management, contract change orders, claims and disputes, warranty management and advanced topics in project management. For construction contractors and those interested in construction management.