Code of Practice for the Selection and Installation of Post-Installed Anchors in Concrete and Masonry


Book Description

Buildings, Concretes, Stone, Brickwork, Blockwork, Anchorages, Structural members, Tensile loading, Bonding, Installation, Test equipment, Tensile testing, Wall anchors, Pull-out tests, Axial-force-resistant members, Test specimens, Testing conditions













Anchorage in Concrete Construction


Book Description

A comprehensive treatment of current fastening technology using inserts (anchor channels, headed stud), anchors (metals expansion anchor, undercut anchor, bonded anchor, concrete screw and plastic anchor) as well as power actuated fasteners in concrete. It describes in detail the fastening elements as well as their effects and load-bearing capacities in cracked and non-cracked concrete. It further focuses on corrosion behaviour, fire resistance and characteristics with earthquakes and shocks. it finishes off with the design of fastenings according to the European Technical Approval Guideline (ETAG 001), the Final Draft of the CEN Technical Specification "Design of Fastenings for use in concrete" and the American Standards ACI 318-05, Appendix D and ACI 349-01, Appendix B. Within the international field of construction, both German companies and experts play an important role in fastening technology. The authors represent both groups, first two have already published a successful German edition. This English-language edition has been revised and third author has joined the team.




Code of Practice for the Use of Masonry. Materials and Components, Design and Workmanship


Book Description

Blocks (building), Brickwork, Bricks, Blockwork, Stone, Walls, Cavity walls, Masonry work, Construction systems parts, Bricklaying, Construction operations, Design, Pointing, Mortars, Selection, Construction materials, Dimensions, Movement joints, Joints, Sealing materials, Rainfall, Weather resistance, Damp-proof courses, Fire resistance, Thermal properties of materials, Thermal insulation, Sound insulation, Special bricks, Wall ties, Wall anchors, Wall plates, Storage




Engineering Risk Management


Book Description

This revised and updated 3rd edition of Engineering Risk Management presents management principles, risk diagnostics, analysis and treatment methods, followed by examples of practical implementation in chemistry, physics, and nanotechnology. An all-new chapter on dynamic risk assessment makes this a uniquely up-to-date and comprehensive treatise on engineering risk management theory and strategies.




PISA 2018 Assessment and Analytical Framework


Book Description

This report presents the conceptual foundations of the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), now in its seventh cycle of comprehensive and rigorous international surveys of student knowledge, skills and well-being. Like previous cycles, the 2018 assessment covered reading, mathematics and science, with the major focus this cycle on reading literacy, plus an evaluation of students’ global competence – their ability to understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others. Financial literacy was also offered as an optional assessment.