Home Design

This book presents a highly accessible introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of renewable energy sources—an area which is becoming increasingly important. It is intended to serve as a textbook for undergraduate electrical and mechanical engineering students and will also be useful for cours... More

Table of contents : · Introduction to Statics · Force Systems · Equilibrium · Structures · Distributed Forces · Friction · Virtual Work Appendix A: Area Moments of Inertia Appendix B: Mass Movements of Inertia Appendix C: Selected Topics ... More

Concise and authoritative, this book sets the standard for excellence in basic mechanics texts. The major emphasis is on basic principles and problem formulation. Strong effort has been made to show both the cohesiveness of the relatively few fundamental ideas and the great variety of problems that ... More

The theoretical as well as practical aspects of the strength of materials are presented in this book in a systematic way to enable students to understand the basic principles and prepare themselves for the tasks of designing large structures subsequently. The system of units, notation and convention... More

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Description About the Author Dr. Raina is presently the technical advisor to Gov't of Bahrain for the Bahrain - Qatar Causeway Bridge. Earlier he was Operational Advisor and independent Consultant to various Consulting organizations in the fields of Bridges, ... More

Many countries and cities are located in earthquake-prone areas, and effective seismic design has been long been a major issue in structural engineering. Reassuringly, structural response control and seismic isolation have advanced remarkably in recent years following numerous studies internationall... More

This book includes recommendations prepared by members of the French Society for Trenchless Technology (FSTT), based on their recent national multi-year project. Comprehensive guidelines, techniques and theories in the areas of both microtunneling and horizontal drilling are given, encompassing the ... More

The construction industry is constantly faced with the demands of quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness--and testing programs therefore ensure that materials will perform to their design requirements. However, the planning, implementation, and operation of a testing program, together with the ... More

For many, the idea of prefab housing may bring to mind trailers and other less desirable images of home life. But this idea couldn't be more wrong Rather, the newest trends in prefab has emerged as a great way for a design- (and cost-) conscious generation to achieve the dream of home ownership. To... More

The bathroom is quite possibly the most overlooked room in the home. Nevertheless, this smaller space is being increasingly upgraded and needs to be functional and attractive, with the right amount of storage. Whether it is being used for a quick shower or long soak in the tub, there are many aesthe... More

Updating a kitchen is one of the first major projects a new homeowner takes on. But lots of homeowners--and renters as well--want to update their kitchen simply and without breaking the bank. In its handy format that's perfect for easy flipping and then tossing into your bag to take on a shopping tr... More

Renovating your kitchen can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. From deciding cabinets and countertops to hardware and appliances, the options available to homeowners today can create an endless number of possibilities. "Plan Your Kitchen" takes the anxiety out of kitchen design by bringing ... More

Energy is the basic building block for socio-economic development. Our future economic growth depends on the long-term availability of energy in increasing quantities from sources that are accessible, easily available, socially acceptable and environment-friendly. However, the ever-increasing demand... More

The 100 projects featured in this book represent some of the finest examples of contemporary residences from Australian and New Zealand architects and designers. The projects include award-winners, luxury residences, simple beach shacks, inner-city apartments, rural retreats and suburban family home... More

Prefabricated construction is a hot topic in architecture these days, and for good reason. Prospective homebuilders around the world are gravitating to prefab as an environ-mentally responsible and cost-effective way to achieve that holiest of grails: an affordable, well-designed house. If you're ho... More

BUILD YOUR OWN RECORDING STUDIO AT A COST LOWER THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE!INCLUDES 12 TESTED AND PROVEN DESIGNSHere's the perfect reference for anyone planning to build or remodel a recording studio on a shoe-string budget. Whether your interest is in radio, audio-visual, film, or television pr... More