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Download or read book Beyond Concrete, Asphalt and Steel written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elisabeth Mayer-Rieckh
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Beyond Concrete and Steel written by Elisabeth Mayer-Rieckh and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most refugee contexts the critical need for 'protection' is very real. This study focuses on Vietnamese asylum seekers in detention centres in Hong Kong. Particular attention is paid to Vietnamese women and the forms of suffering they endure because of their gender identity. The author aptly discloses the social, economic and cultural constructions which nurture what ought to be considered an embarrassing status quo and she proposes that a relationship exists between the violence Vietnamese women in detention have to endure and the imbalance of power-sharing. The origins of such violence are said to be the functions of the institutions set up for asylum seekers and reflect the cultural norms regarding women as possessions of men. The author sees listening to the voices of the Vietnamese asylum seekers in general and women in particular as a first step to improve their rights and increase their choices. Hence she links self-empowerment of people to understanding of their interests, concerns and needs as well as becoming aware of their resources. Follow-up in the form of a second step must then be dedicated to efforts that make the voices of Vietnamese men, women and children in detention in Hong Kong heard. Such action, the author concludes, might press the international community to respond by working towards a legal and humanitarian framework for asylum seekers and their particular needs that go beyond 'Concrete and Steel'.
Author : Vaclav Smil
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119942535
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (199 download)
Download or read book Making the Modern World written by Vaclav Smil and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much further should the affluent world push its material consumption? Does relative dematerialization lead to absolute decline in demand for materials? These and many other questions are discussed and answered in Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization. Over the course of time, the modern world has become dependent on unprecedented flows of materials. Now even the most efficient production processes and the highest practical rates of recycling may not be enough to result in dematerialization rates that would be high enough to negate the rising demand for materials generated by continuing population growth and rising standards of living. This book explores the costs of this dependence and the potential for substantial dematerialization of modern economies. Making the Modern World: Materials and Dematerialization considers the principal materials used throughout history, from wood and stone, through to metals, alloys, plastics and silicon, describing their extraction and production as well as their dominant applications. The evolving productivities of material extraction, processing, synthesis, finishing and distribution, and the energy costs and environmental impact of rising material consumption are examined in detail. The book concludes with an outlook for the future, discussing the prospects for dematerialization and potential constrains on materials. This interdisciplinary text provides useful perspectives for readers with backgrounds including resource economics, environmental studies, energy analysis, mineral geology, industrial organization, manufacturing and material science.
Author : Bruce King
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 164283212X
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (428 download)
Download or read book Build Beyond Zero written by Bruce King and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Net Zero” has been an effective rallying cry for the green building movement, signaling a goal of having every building generate at least as much energy as it uses. Enormous strides have been made in improving the performance of every type of new building, and even more importantly, renovating the vast and energy-inefficient collection of existing buildings in every country. If we can get every building to net-zero energy use in the next few decades, it will be a huge success, but it will not be enough. In Build Beyond Zero, carbon pioneers Bruce King and Chris Magwood re-envision buildings as one of our most practical and affordable climate solutions instead of leading drivers of climate change. They provide a snapshot of a beginning and map towards a carbon-smart built environment that acts as a CO2 filter. Professional engineers, designers, and developers are invited to imagine the very real potential for our built environment to be a site of net carbon storage, a massive drawdown pool that could help to heal our climate. The authors, with the help of other industry experts, show the importance of examining what components of an efficient building (from windows to solar photovoltaics) are made with, and how the supply chains deliver all those products and materials to a jobsite. Build Beyond Zero looks at the good and the bad of how we track carbon (Life Cycle Assessment), then takes a deep dive into materials (with a focus on steel and concrete) and biological architecture, and wraps up with education, policy and governance, circular economy, and where we go in the next three decades. In Build Beyond Zero, King and Magwood show how buildings are culprits but stand poised to act as climate healers. They offer an exciting vision of climate-friendly architecture, along with practical advice for professionals working to address the carbon footprint of our built environment.
Author : Jana K. Lipman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520975065
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)
Download or read book In Camps written by Jana K. Lipman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Ferrell Book Prize Honorable Mention 2021, Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Book Award for Outstanding Achievement in History Honorable Mention 2022, Association for Asian American Studies After the US war in Vietnam, close to 800,000 Vietnamese left the country by boat, survived, and sought refuge throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This is the story of what happened in the camps. In Camps raises key questions that remain all too relevant today: Who is a refugee? Who determines this status? And how does it change over time? From Guam to Malaysia and the Philippines to Hong Kong, In Camps is the first major work on Vietnamese refugee policy to pay close attention to host territories and to explore Vietnamese activism in the camps and the diaspora. This book explains how Vietnamese were transformed from de facto refugees to individual asylum seekers to repatriates. Ambitiously covering people on the ground—local governments, teachers, and corrections officers—as well as powerful players such as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the US government, Jana Lipman shows that the local politics of first asylum sites often drove international refugee policy. Unsettling most accounts of Southeast Asian migration to the US, In Camps instead emphasizes the contingencies inherent in refugee policy and experiences.
Author : David B. Brooks
Publisher : Earthscan
ISBN 13 : 1849770123
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (497 download)
Download or read book Making the Most of the Water We Have written by David B. Brooks and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2009 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last century water policies relied on the construction of massive infrastructure in the form of dams, pipelines, and complex centralized treatment plants to meet human demands. These facilities brought tremendous benefits, but they also had serious and often unanticipated social, economic and environmental costs. Demand for water is one of the major challenges of the current century, but past approaches are no longer sufficient.
Author : Barnabas Calder
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1529156084
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (291 download)
Download or read book Raw Concrete written by Barnabas Calder and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALICE DAVIS HITCHCOCK AWARD 'Brilliant' ELAIN HARWOOD 'Part history, part aesthetic autobiography, wholly engaging and liable to convince those procrastinators sitting (uncomfortably) on the concrete fence' JONATHAN MEADES 'A learned and passionate book' SIMON BRADLEY, author of The Railways 'A compelling and evocative read, meticulously researched, and filled with insight and passion' KATE GOODWIN, Head of Architecture, Royal Academy of Arts _______________________________ The raw concrete buildings of the 1960s constitute the greatest flowering of architecture the world has ever seen. The biggest construction boom in history promoted unprecedented technological innovation and an explosion of competitive creativity amongst architects, engineers and concrete-workers. The Brutalist style was the result. Today, after several decades in the shadows, attitudes towards Brutalism are slowly changing, but it is a movement that is still overlooked, and grossly underrated. Raw Concrete overturns the perception of Brutalist buildings as the penny-pinching, utilitarian products of dutiful social concern. Instead it looks a little closer, uncovering the luxuriously skilled craft and daring engineering with which the best buildings of the 1960s came into being: magnificent architectural visions serving clients rich and poor, radical and conservative. Beginning in a tiny hermitage on the remote north Scottish coast, and ending up backstage at the National Theatre, Raw Concrete embarks on a wide-ranging journey through Britain over the past sixty years, stopping to examine how eight extraordinary buildings were made - from commission to construction - why they have been so vilified, and why they are beginning to be loved. In it, Barnabas Calder puts forward a powerful case: Brutalism is the best architecture there has ever been, and perhaps the best there ever will be.
Author : United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Jordan Creek Final Report written by United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sergio Rijo
Publisher : SERGIO RIJO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book The Resilient Earth written by Sergio Rijo and published by SERGIO RIJO. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the heart of environmental resilience with 'The Resilient Earth: Navigating the Anthropocene.' This illuminating book transcends the gloom often associated with discussions about climate change, offering a comprehensive and optimistic perspective on our planet's ability to adapt and thrive amidst challenges. Structured around pillars of resilience, each chapter delves into crucial aspects of our interconnected world—sustainable agriculture, clean energy, resilient communities, and more. Author Hannah Ritchie, an expert in environmental science, weaves together in-depth research, compelling narratives, and data-driven insights to present a visually engaging narrative. The book not only outlines the critical issues we face but also showcases global examples of successful resilience and innovation. From biodiversity conservation to circular economies, Ritchie explores how societies, ecosystems, and economies can adapt to environmental changes. Readers will be inspired to take action armed with a newfound understanding of our world's interconnectedness. More than a call to action, 'The Resilient Earth' serves as a roadmap for individuals, communities, and policymakers to navigate the Anthropocene challenges. It's a celebration of our planet's resilience and an invitation for readers to contribute actively to building a sustainable and thriving future. If you seek hope, knowledge, and a guide to positive change, this book is your compass in the journey toward a resilient Earth.
Author : Sing-Ping Chiew
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351203940
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)
Download or read book Design of High Strength Steel Reinforced Concrete Columns written by Sing-Ping Chiew and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the companion volume to Design Examples for High Strength Steel Reinforced Concrete Columns – A Eurocode 4 Approach. Guidance is much needed on the design of high strength steel reinforced concrete (SRC) columns beyond the remit of Eurocode 4. Given the much narrower range of permitted concrete and steel material strengths in comparison to EC2 and EC3, and the better ductility and buckling resistance of SRC columns compared to steel or reinforced concrete, there is a clear need for design beyond the guidelines. This book looks at the design of SRC columns using high strength concrete, high strength structural steel and high strength reinforcing steel materials – columns with concrete cylinder strength up to 90 N/mm2, yield strength of structural steel up to 690 N/mm2 and yield strength of reinforcing steel up to 600 N/mm2 respectively. The companion volume provides detailed worked examples on use of these high strength materials. This book is written primarily for structural engineers and designers who are familiar with basic EC4 design, and should also be useful to civil engineering undergraduate and graduate students who are studying composite steel concrete design and construction. Equations for design resistances are presented clearly so that they can be easily programmed into design spreadsheets for ease of use.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book USITC Publication written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Joyce M. Green
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1649524587
Total Pages : 135 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (495 download)
Download or read book Ride The Wind written by Joyce M. Green and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure and excitement-this describes Andy Green. Building and sailing racing sailboats all over the world, designing and creating unique new structures from composites, building a business from scratch, meeting and working with some of the best-known people in the world-all these things describe the unique life of Andy Green. His motto is "Keep on keeping on," and this certainly fits him. His has been a very successful racing (sailboats) career, and an equally successful engineering career, having developed many revolutionary new concepts and products-like the Chaparral Race Car Chassis, walkway bridges up to ninety feet, two-hundred-foot telescoping tower, all-composite buildings for Apple, AT&T, and Underwriters Labs. There have been plenty of ups and downs along the way, including some tragedies; however, all these things have been overcome. His perseverance and determination helped; however, he says he has been guided and blessed by God throughout his life, and his wife and partner has also been an inspiration. "Joyce & Andy, I finished the book! It is a beautiful love story, a passion for life on the sea, for one another, your children, and most of all your belief in God. That is the only possible way to survive the loss of two children. It is an adventure story of two lives shared with family and many friends, and a love of boats that fly you to the stars and the moon and home again! I hear your's and Andy's laughter on the wind! You'll be riding it forever. Lots of love to you both and thank you for sharing your life with me." Susan Simmons "Ride the wind could be turned into a first-class movie script. It has it all -- a beautiful love story of two people who, despite multiple tragedies and setbacks, steadfastly pursue their dreams and end up still loving, still together and on top. It's hard to imagine a more exciting life than the one you and Andy have managed to live for 65 plus years. As a young girl you wished for adventure and excitement - well you got multiple doses in your marriage to Andy. And Andy, as talented as he was, was blessed to have a partner who could both cheer him on and rein him in when he veered off path. Your writing style was superb, and if I were awarding Pulitzers, Ride the Wind would be right in the chase." John B. McClane 91
Author : Michele Laraia
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 008102875X
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Beyond Decommissioning written by Michele Laraia and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-08 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond Decommissioning: The Reuse and Redevelopment of Nuclear Installations presents the most up-to-date research and guidance on the reuse and redevelopment of nuclear plants and sites. Consultant Michele Laraia extensively builds upon experience from the redevelopment of non-nuclear industrial sites, a technical field that has considerably predated nuclear applications, to help the reader gain a very thorough and practical understanding of the redevelopment opportunities for decommissioned nuclear sites. Laraia emphasizes the socioeconomic and financial benefits from very early planning for site reuse, including how to manage the decommissioning transition, anticipate financial issues, and effectively utilize available resources. With an increasing number of decommissioning projects being conducted worldwide, it is critical that knowledge gained by experts with hands-on experience is passed on to the younger generation of nuclear professionals. Besides, this book describes the experiences of non-nuclear organizations that have reutilized the human, financial, and physical site assets, with adaptations, for a new productive mission, making it a key reference for all parties associated with nuclear operation and decommissioning. Those responsible for nuclear operation and decommissioning are encouraged to incorporate site reuse within an integrated, beginning-to-end view of their projects. The book also appeals to nuclear regulators as it highlights more opportunities to complete nuclear decommissioning safely, speedily, and in the best interests of all concerned parties. Includes lessons learned from worldwide case studies of reuse and repurposing of nuclear plants from both the nuclear and non-nuclear industries Provides practical guidance on a broad-spectrum of factors and opportunities for nuclear decommissioning Identifies the roles and responsibilities of parties involved, including nuclear operators, regulators and authorities, land planners and environmentalists
Author : American Concrete Institute. Annual Convention
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1132 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (29 download)
Download or read book Proceedings written by American Concrete Institute. Annual Convention and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 1132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tinh Quoc Bui
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811609454
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (116 download)
Download or read book Structural Health Monitoring and Engineering Structures written by Tinh Quoc Bui and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-10 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring and Engineering Structures (SHM&ES) 2020. It brings together different applied and technological aspects of structural health monitoring. The main topics covered in this book include damage assessment, structural health monitoring, engineering fracture mechanics, Inverse problem using optimization techniques, machine learning, deep learning, Artificial intelligent and non-destructive evaluation. It will be a reference for professionals and students in the areas of civil engineering, applied natural sciences and engineering management.
Author : Michael Green
Publisher : Birkhäuser
ISBN 13 : 3035618860
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (356 download)
Download or read book Tall Wood Buildings written by Michael Green and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tall wood buildings have been at the foreground of innovative building practice in urban contexts for a number of years. From London to Stockholm, from Vancouver to Melbourne timber buildings of up to 20 storeys have been built, are under construction or being considered. This dynamic trend was enabled by developments in the material itself, prefabrication and more flexibility in fire regulations. The low CO2 footprint of wood - often regionally sourced - is another strong argument in its favour. This publication explains the typical construction types such as panel systems, frame and hybrid systems. An international selection of 13 case studies is documented in detail with many specially prepared construction drawings, demonstrating the range of the technology.
Author : Ming Hu
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351256513
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (512 download)
Download or read book Net Zero Energy Building written by Ming Hu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do we mean by net zero energy? Zero operating energy? Zero energy costs? Zero emissions? There is no one answer: approaches to net zero building vary widely across the globe and are influenced by different environmental and cultural contexts. Net Zero Energy Building: Predicted and Unintended Consequences presents a comprehensive overview of variations in 'net zero' building practices. Drawing on examples from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Hong Kong, and China, Ming Hu examines diverse approaches to net zero and reveals their intended and unintended consequences. Existing approaches often focus on operating energy: how to make buildings more efficient by reducing the energy consumed by climate control, lighting, and appliances. Hu goes beyond this by analyzing overall energy consumption and environmental impact across the entire life cycle of a building—ranging from the manufacture of building materials to transportation, renovation, and demolition. Is net zero building still achievable once we look at these factors? With clear implications for future practice, this is key reading for professionals in building design, architecture, and construction, as well as students on sustainable and green architecture courses.
