An Introduction to Specification of Elevators for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, structural engineers, architectural engineers and construction managers interested in specification of elevators for buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANNING AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS, 3. ARCHITECTURE, 4. STRUCTURAL, 5. MECHANICAL, 6. ELECTRICAL, 7. FIRE PROTECTION, 8. BEST PRACTICES.




An Introduction to Airfield and Airport Engineering for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of airfields and airports. Here is what is discussed: 1. AIRFIELD DRAINAGE, 2. AIRCRAFT HANGARS, 3. PASSENGER TERMINALS, 4. RUNWAYS, 5. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITIES, 6. CONTROL TOWER SITING.










An Introduction to Levees for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of levees. Here is what is discussed: 1. FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, 2. LEVEE CONSTRUCTION METHODS, 3. SEEPAGE, SLOPE AND SETTLEMENT, 4. BERMS, FILTERS AND DRAINS, 5. SOIL CEMENT FOR PROTECTION OF LEVEES, 6. SPECIAL FEATURES.




An Introduction to Excavation for Structures for Professional Engineers


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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 Introduction to Embankment Materials for Earth Fill Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in materials for earth fill embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. EMBANKMENT MATERIALS, 2. ZONING, 3. CRACKING, 4. FILTER DESIGN, 5. CONSOLIDATION AND EXCESS POREWATER PRESSURES, 6. EMBANKMENT SLOPES AND BERMS, 7. EMBANKMENT REINFORCEMENT, 8. COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS, 9. SLOPE PROTECTION.







An Introduction to Thin Asphalt Pavement Overlays for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, highway engineers and construction managers interested in pavement construction and maintenance. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS, 3. WHEN TO APPLY, 4. DENSE-GRADED ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN FOR THIN ASPHALT OVERLAYS, 5. PRESERVATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND PAVEMENT STRUCTURE DESIGN, 6. CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AND QUALITY CONTROL, 7. PERFORMANCE, 8. SUMMARY.




An Introduction to Flood Walls for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of flood walls. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION PREPARATION, 2. CONCRETE MATERIALS, 3. CONSTRUCTABILITY, 4. JOINTS, 5. SOIL BACKFILL, 6. DRAINAGE, 7. CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS, 8. CAUSES OF UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.