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Materials for Construction and Civil Engineering - Science, Processing, and Design (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): M. Clara Goncalves,... Materials for Construction and Civil Engineering - Science, Processing, and Design (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
M. Clara Goncalves, Fernanda Margarido
R5,209 Discovery Miles 52 090 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This expansive volume presents the essential topics related to construction materials composition and their practical application in structures and civil installations. The book's diverse slate of expert authors assemble invaluable case examples and performance data on the most important groups of materials used in construction, highlighting aspects such as nomenclature, the properties, the manufacturing processes, the selection criteria, the products/applications, the life cycle and recyclability, and the normalization. Civil Engineering Materials: Science, Processing, and Design is ideal for practicing architects; civil, construction, and structural engineers, and serves as a comprehensive reference for students of these disciplines. This book also: * Provides a substantial and detailed overview of traditional materials used in structures and civil infrastructure * Discusses properties of natural and synthetic materials in construction and materials' manufacturing processes * Addresses topics important to professionals working with structural materials, such as corrosion, nanomaterials, materials life cycle, not often covered outside of journal literature * Diverse author team presents expect perspective from civil engineering, construction, and architecture * Features a detailed glossary of terms and over 400 illustrations

Mitchell's Introduction to Building (Hardcover, 5th edition): Roger Greeno Mitchell's Introduction to Building (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Roger Greeno
R3,806 Discovery Miles 38 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Introduction to Building provides a comprehensive introduction to various aspects of development and associated building procedures, from initial planning and design through procurement of building work, contractual arrangements and construction techniques. Now in its Fifth Edition, this popular text continues to present an authoritative overview of the many design and practical considerations associated with the creation and maintenance of modern buildings, including repair of existing buildings and traditional construction procedures. Topics covered include the functional requirements of a building: appearance, durability, dimensional suitability, strength and stability, weather exclusion, sound control, thermal comfort, fire protection, lighting and ventilating, sanitation and drainage, security, cost, sustainability, building processes, the building team, communication and construction methods.

Identifying Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris - A Guideline for Forensic Experts (Paperback): Jeanet Hendrikse, Michiel... Identifying Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris - A Guideline for Forensic Experts (Paperback)
Jeanet Hendrikse, Michiel Grutters, Frank Schafer
R836 Discovery Miles 8 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Identifying Ignitable Liquids in Fire Debris: A Guideline for Forensic Experts discusses and illustrates the characteristics of different ignitable liquid products. This guideline builds on the minimum criteria of the ignitable liquid classes defined in the internationally accepted standard ASTM E1618 Standard Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts from Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. The volume provides information on the origin of the characteristics of these ignitable liquid products and provides a summary of characteristics to demonstrate a positive identification of the particular product class. Topics such as the term ignitable liquid, relevant guidelines for fire debris analysis, production processes of ignitable liquids, fire debris analysis methods, and interferences in fire debris analysis, are briefly discussed as these topics are essential for the understanding of the identification and classification of ignitable liquid residues in fire debris.

Ground-Source Heat Pumps - Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications (Paperback): Ioan Sarbu, Calin Sebarchievici Ground-Source Heat Pumps - Fundamentals, Experiments and Applications (Paperback)
Ioan Sarbu, Calin Sebarchievici
R1,795 Discovery Miles 17 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Ground-Source Heat Pumps presents the theory and some of the most recent advances of GSHPs and their implementation in the heating/cooling system of buildings. The authors explore the thermodynamic cycle with calculation, operation regimes and economic indicators and GHG emissions of a vapor compression heat pump. They go on to examine substitution strategies of non-ecological refrigerants and types of compressors and heat pumps, before delving into the different GSHP systems, as well as their compared economic, energy and environmental performances using classical and optimized adjustment for various operating modes. Surface water heat pumps and ground water heat pumps are covered, and special focus is given to both vertical and horizontal ground-coupled heat pump systems, for which modelling and simulation is discussed, and experimental systems are described. Due to its advanced approach to the subject, this book will be especially valuable for researchers, graduate students and academics, and as reference for engineers and specialists in the varied domains of building services.

Engineered Bamboo Structures (Hardcover): Yan Xiao Engineered Bamboo Structures (Hardcover)
Yan Xiao
R3,245 Discovery Miles 32 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

- represents the first book on engineered bamboo structures. - provides possible alternative solution for green building structures - introduces a new building material: Bamboo-based glulam - glubam - provides systematic and comprehensive information on bamboo structure design, manufacture and construction - discusses the development of bamboo bio-mass-based modern industry

Sustainable Infrastructure Investment - Toward a More Equitable Future (Hardcover): Eric Christian Bruun Sustainable Infrastructure Investment - Toward a More Equitable Future (Hardcover)
Eric Christian Bruun
R4,208 Discovery Miles 42 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides examples and suggestions for readers to understand how public investment decisions for sustainable infrastructure are made. Through detailed analysis of public investment in infrastructure over the last few decades in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Finland, the author explores how the decision-making processes for major public works spending, many of them requiring quite rigorous and detailed computational methodologies, can result in plans that underserve large portions of the population, are inequitable, and fail to efficiently preserve public property. Beginning with some of the commonly offered explanations for the slow pace of investment and repair in a supposedly prosperous society facing serious environmental challenges, the book then explores media's role in shaping the public-at-large's understanding of the situation and the unimaginative solutions put forward by politicians. It continues with some case studies of infrastructure investment, or lack thereof, including an exploration of competing uses for government funds. It concludes with some suggestions. It is aimed at a large readership of professionals, students, and policy makers in political science, urban planning, and civil engineering.

Teaching Towards Green Schools - Transforming K-12 Education through Sustainable Practices (Paperback): Linda H. Plevyak Teaching Towards Green Schools - Transforming K-12 Education through Sustainable Practices (Paperback)
Linda H. Plevyak
R899 Discovery Miles 8 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

-Showcases practical ways PreK-12 teachers can implement sustainable projects and practices in their classrooms and schools, from beginner projects (recycling, composting, gardens) to school-wide initiatives (energy audits, building community partnerships). -Includes real-world case studies from the US and elsewhere, including action photos and detailed walkthroughs of green schools in action. -Focuses on low- or no-budget projects for teachers, as well as those that foster the development of critical thinking skills, promote project-based learning, and consider the environment as a learning tool. -Includes additional resources for teachers and schools to further embed sustainability in their programs and curriculum.

Self-Healing Cementitious Materials - Technologies, Evaluation Methods, and Applications (Hardcover): Ghasan Fahim Huseien,... Self-Healing Cementitious Materials - Technologies, Evaluation Methods, and Applications (Hardcover)
Ghasan Fahim Huseien, Iman Faridmehr, Mohammad Hajmohammadian Baghban
R3,358 Discovery Miles 33 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Climate change is anticipated to have a major impact on concrete structures through increasing rates of deterioration and the impact of extreme weather events. The repair of any damage will be highly labor-intensive and expensive. Self-healing cementitious materials can enable the construction industry to mitigate these effects and move toward greater sustainability, safety, and increased cost savings and efficiency. This book: Examines concrete structures based on various materials with self-repair capability and their implications for future use in sustainable projects. Discusses advantages and design strategies of self-healing concretes. Covers several effective and detailed self-repair methods, with comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Examines the use of various materials, including polymers and nanomaterials. Reviews factors affecting performance, properties, and applications. Delves into future directions and opportunities. Written for researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals, Self-Healing Cementitious Materials: Technologies, Evaluation Methods, and Applications offers a detailed view of an important emerging technology in materials science, civil engineering, and related fields.

Applications of Computational Intelligence in Concrete Technology (Hardcover): Sakshi Gupta, Parveen Sihag, Mohindra Singh... Applications of Computational Intelligence in Concrete Technology (Hardcover)
Sakshi Gupta, Parveen Sihag, Mohindra Singh Thakur, Utku Kose
R3,804 Discovery Miles 38 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Computational intelligence (CI) in concrete technology has not yet been fully explored worldwide because of some limitations in data sets. This book discusses the selection and separation of data sets, performance evaluation parameters for different types of concrete and related materials, and sensitivity analysis related to various CI techniques. Fundamental concepts and essential analysis for CI techniques such as artificial neural network, fuzzy system, support vector machine, and how they work together for resolving real-life problems, are explained. Features: It is the first book on this fast-growing research field. It discusses the use of various computation intelligence techniques in concrete technology applications. It explains the effectiveness of the methods used and the wide range of available techniques. It integrates a wide range of disciplines from civil engineering, construction technology, and concrete technology to computation intelligence, soft computing, data science, computer science, and so on. It brings together the experiences of contributors from around the world who are doing research in this field and explores the different aspects of their research. The technical content included is beneficial for researchers as well as practicing engineers in the concrete and construction industry.

Global Construction & the Environment - Stategies & Opportunities (Hardcover): F. Moavenzadeh Global Construction & the Environment - Stategies & Opportunities (Hardcover)
F. Moavenzadeh
R3,674 Discovery Miles 36 740 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Clients today expect their construction contractors to be familiar with emerging environmental technology... able to help them deal with environmental regulations effectively and confidently... and ready to assist them in reducing and eliminating waste at the source. The pressure from environmental demands on even traditional construction work is growing every day. And so are the opportunities. From the production of building materials to dealing with the waste created by construction itself... from the improvement of building operating efficiency to the building of recycling and reprocessing facilities... from environmental services for hazardous waste remediation, solid waste management, and air pollution to wastewater treatment, water supply, and energy conservation - the scope of the construction industry is mind-boggling. This book gives you a complete overview. Featuring presentations and discussions given at a recent symposium sponsored by MIT's Center for Construction Research and Education and Japan's Hazama Corp., it addresses all the key issues and opportunities for today's construction industry. You'll find full discussions of the... Background - how the construction industry has entered environmental markets, beginning with sewage plants and water treatment facilities and expanding into hazardous waste and site clean-up projects; . Barriers and entry points - the best strategies for participation, from starting up or acquiring specialized divisions or subsidiaries to alliances, plus the marketplace barriers to innovative technologies and potential solutions and the EPA's countermeasures; . Policy and regulations - the major U.S. legislation, analyzing the various forms ofregulation and the shift from centralized control to incentives and market-based approaches; . Technology - a wide range of environmental technologies, including the important areas of solid waste and hazardous waste management and remediation and cleaner, more efficient energy use and generation; . Opportunities and markets - new, highly profitable segments where a low-risk, low-regulation climate favors R&D; marketplace breakdowns with abundant data and analyses; and world market trends for the EEC, Pacific Rim, and former Soviet bloc; and. Survey results - the results of an authoritative survey conducted by the Center for Construction and Education at MIT that examines the opportunities in construction industry. Many construction firms are entering this burgeoning market; let this book help your firm be among the leaders.

Building for Well-Being - Exploring Health-Focused Rating Systems for Design and Construction Professionals (Paperback): Traci... Building for Well-Being - Exploring Health-Focused Rating Systems for Design and Construction Professionals (Paperback)
Traci Rose Rider, Margaret van Bakergem
R1,722 Discovery Miles 17 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

* Provides a practical introduction to health-focused building standards for designers, builders, owners, and developers * Features side-by-side comparisons of established and emerging healthy building standards, including WELL (R) and Fitwel * Informed by authors' backgrounds in green design and public health * Charts the evolution of healthy building standards from LEED (R) and the sustainable construction movement * Guides building professionals through every stage of the certification process, from conception through construction * Offers an ideal resource for established and aspiring design and construction professionals

The Object of Conservation - An Ethnography of Heritage Practice (Hardcover): Sian Jones, Thomas Yarrow The Object of Conservation - An Ethnography of Heritage Practice (Hardcover)
Sian Jones, Thomas Yarrow
R4,220 Discovery Miles 42 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Revealing the hidden labour of keeping things as they are, the book highlights the ethical commitments and dilemmas involved in trying to care well. In doing so, it reveals how conservation objects are made literally to matter. Taking debates in the interdisciplinary field of heritage studies forward in important new directions, the book engages with themes of broader interest within the arts, humanities and social sciences, shedding new light on time, authenticity, modernity, materiality, expert knowledge and the politics of care.

Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates - Design Principles, Potential Applications and... Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates - Design Principles, Potential Applications and Case Studies (Hardcover)
Vasile Minea
R4,808 Discovery Miles 48 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates: Design Principles, Potential Applications and Case Studies focuses on applications and cases studies of ground-source heat pumps in moderate and cold climates. It details technical aspects (such as materials, thermal fluid carriers and pumping, and drilling/trenching technologies), as well as the most common and uncommon application fields for basic system configurations. The principles of system integrations and applications in moderate and cold climates (such as hybrid, solar-assisted, thermo-syphon, foundation, mines, snow melting, district heating and cooling ground-source heat pump systems, etc.) are also presented, each followed by case studies. Based on the author's more than 30 years of technical experience Discusses ground-source heat pump technologies that can be successfully applied in moderate and cold climates Presents several case studies, including successful energy results, as well as the main lessons learned This work is aimed at designers of HVAC systems, as well as geological, mechanical, and chemical engineers implementing environmentally-friendly heating and cooling technologies for buildings.

Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates - Fundamentals and Basic Concepts (Hardcover):... Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates - Fundamentals and Basic Concepts (Hardcover)
Vasile Minea
R4,802 Discovery Miles 48 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Heating and Cooling with Ground-Source Heat Pumps in Cold and Moderate Climates: Fundamentals and Basic Concepts covers fundamentals and design principles of vertical and horizontal indirect and direct expansion closed-loop, as well as ground and surface-water ground-source heat pump systems. It explains the thermodynamic aspects of mechanical and thermochemical compression cycles of geothermal heat pumps, and describes the energetic, economic, and environmental aspects associated with the use of ground-source heat pump systems for heating and cooling residential and commercial/institutional buildings in moderate and cold climates. Based on the author's more than 30 years of technical experience Focuses on ground-source heat pump technologies that can be successfully applied in moderate and cold climates Discusses technical aspects as well as the most common and uncommon application fields of basic system configurations This work is aimed at designers of HVAC systems, as well as geological, mechanical, and chemical engineers implementing environmentally-friendly heating and cooling technologies for buildings.

Proceedings of EcoComfort 2020 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Zinoviy Blikharskyy Proceedings of EcoComfort 2020 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Zinoviy Blikharskyy
R4,106 Discovery Miles 41 060 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book gathers the latest innovations and applications in the field of resource-saving technologies and advanced materials in civil and environmental engineering, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 2nd International Scientific Conference EcoComfort and Current Issues of Civil Engineering, held in Lviv, Ukraine on September 16-18, 2020. It covers a diverse range of topics, including ecological and energy-saving technologies; renewable energy sources; heat, gas and water supply; microclimate provision systems; innovative building materials and products; smart technologies in water purification and treatment; protection of water ecosystems; and architectural shaping and structural solutions. The contributions, which were selected using a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.

Effective Daylighting with High-Performance Facades - Emerging Design Practices (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Kyle Konis, Stephen... Effective Daylighting with High-Performance Facades - Emerging Design Practices (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Kyle Konis, Stephen Selkowitz
R4,356 Discovery Miles 43 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book explores advanced building-facade daylighting design practices based on diverse energy and human-factor performance metrics. It also defines effective daylighting by rethinking the simplified approach to glazing and facade systems to incorporate the local climate and the needs of building occupants as critical drivers of building performance, design solutions and technological innovation. It discusses state-of-the-art approaches in the context of simulation-based design workflows, innovative technologies and real project case studies, all targeting low and net-zero energy solutions that enhance occupant comfort. Readers benefit from a comprehensive approach that improves the feedback loop between design intent and performance in use. The book is intended for architects, lighting designers, facade engineers, manufacturers and building owners/operators, as well as advanced students.

The Secrets to Construction Business Success (Hardcover): Thomas C. Schleifer, Mounir El Asmar The Secrets to Construction Business Success (Hardcover)
Thomas C. Schleifer, Mounir El Asmar
R4,648 Discovery Miles 46 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With a daunting industry-wide business failure rate, construction professionals need to manage risk and finances as effectively as they manage projects and people. The Secrets to Construction Business Success empowers contractors and other professionals to defy the long odds threatening their stability, growth, and very survival. Drawing on the authors' more than eight decades of combined experience turning around failing firms, this book provides a masterclass in structuring, managing, and futureproofing a construction business. Chapters on measuring and responding to dips in revenue equip executives to recognize and respond to the warning signs of financial distress while chapters on succession planning ensure that organizations survive their founders' departures. Sample documents and tools developed for the authors' consulting practice offer field-tested solutions to organizational structure, forecasting, and accounting challenges. A steady source of guidance in an industry with few constants, The Secrets to Construction Business Success makes an invaluable addition to any industry leader's library.

Narrative Theory in Conservation - Change and Living Buildings (Paperback): Nigel Walter Narrative Theory in Conservation - Change and Living Buildings (Paperback)
Nigel Walter
R1,242 Discovery Miles 12 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Narrative Theory in Conservation engages with conservation, heritage studies, and architectural approaches to historic buildings, offering a synthesis of the best of each, and demonstrating that conservation is capable of developing a complementary, but distinct, theoretical position of its own. Tracing the ideas behind the development of modern conservation in the West, and considering the challenges presented by non-Western practice, the book engages with the premodern understanding of innovation within tradition, and frames historic buildings as intergenerational, communal, ongoing narratives. Redefining the appropriate object of conservation, it suggests a practice of conserving the questions that animate and energize local cultures, rather than only those instantiated answers that expert opinion has declared canonical. Proposing a narrative approach to historic buildings, the book provides a distinctive new theoretical foundation for conservation, and a basis for a more equal dialogue with other disciplines concerned with the historic environment. Narrative Theory in Conservation articulates a coherent theoretical position for conservation that addresses the urgent question of how historic buildings that remain in use should respond to change. As such, the book should be of great interest to academics, researchers, and postgraduate students from the fields of conservation, heritage studies, and architecture.

Industry 4.0 for the Built Environment - Methodologies, Technologies and Skills (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Marzia Bolpagni, Rui... Industry 4.0 for the Built Environment - Methodologies, Technologies and Skills (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Marzia Bolpagni, Rui Gavina, Diogo Ribeiro
R6,618 Discovery Miles 66 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book discusses how the role of traditional construction professional is changing, providing a useful guide for practitioners who would like to upskill themselves. Lately, core concepts and methodologies for the Built Environment are presented providing definitions and applications on Building Information Modelling, Computational Design, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics and Visualization, Lean Construction, Advanced Project Management, Sustainability, Geographical Information Systems, Advanced Business Models, Disaster Management, Quality Management, Health and Safety and Legal prospective. The book also shows the latest technologies for the Built Environment including Digital Twins, Reality Capture, Extended Reality, Gamification, Computational Construction and Manufacturing, Structural Health Monitoring, Smart Transaction and Cybersecurity. Trends in soft skills for the Built Environment are presented covering Digital Working, Communication, Self and Relationship Management skills and Critical thinking. The book is dedicated to professionals who would like to enhance their understanding and capabilities to operate in the Industry 4.0 for the Built Environment having a holistic and comprehensive overview.

8th RILEM International Conference on Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Pavements (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Armelle... 8th RILEM International Conference on Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Pavements (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Armelle Chabot, William G. Buttlar, Eshan V Dave, Christophe Petit, Gabriele Tebaldi
R5,373 Discovery Miles 53 730 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book presents the latest advances in research to analyze mechanical damage and its detection in multilayer systems. The contents are linked to the Rilem TC241 - MCD scientific activities and the proceedings of the 8th RILEM International Conference on Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Pavements (MCD2016). MCD2016 was hosted by Ifsttar and took place in Nantes, France, on June 7-9, 2016. In their lifetime, pavements undergo degradation due to different mechanisms of which cracking is among the most important ones. The damage and the fracture behavior of all its material layers as well as interfaces must be understood. In that field, the research activities aims to develop a deeper fundamental understanding of the mechanisms responsible for cracking and debonding in asphalt concrete and composite (e.g. asphalt overlays placed on PCC or thin cement concrete overlay placed on asphalt layer) pavement systems.

Shotcrete - Materials, Performance and Use (Hardcover): Dudley Robert Morgan, Marc Jolin Shotcrete - Materials, Performance and Use (Hardcover)
Dudley Robert Morgan, Marc Jolin
R4,658 Discovery Miles 46 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gives a systematic comprehensive examination of all aspects of the shotcrete process (only book to do so) Provides an authoritative authorship from both industry and research Combines concrete technology with practical aspects of the shotcrete placement method Illustrates subject matter with case studies

Enclosure Fire Dynamics, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Bjoern Karlsson, James G. Quintiere, Nils Johansson Enclosure Fire Dynamics, Second Edition (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Bjoern Karlsson, James G. Quintiere, Nils Johansson
R3,813 Discovery Miles 38 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Describes the outbreak of compartment fires, and the mechanisms for best controlling them Derives simple analytical relationships from first principles and shows how to compare the derived equations with experimental data Provides the calculational procedures and computer models needed to design a building for safety Cites the most up to date standards and references throughout Includes numerous chapter problems to test student readers' understanding of fire behavior

Signal and Image Processing for Biometrics (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Jacob Scharcanski, Hugo Proenca, Eliza Du Signal and Image Processing for Biometrics (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Jacob Scharcanski, Hugo Proenca, Eliza Du
R3,980 R3,449 Discovery Miles 34 490 Save R531 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume offers a guide to the state of the art in the fast evolving field of biometric recognition to newcomers and experienced practitioners. It is focused on the emerging strategies to perform biometric recognition under uncontrolled data acquisition conditions. The mainstream research work in this field is presented in an organized manner, so the reader can easily follow the trends that best suits her/his interests in this growing field. The book chapters cover the recent advances in less controlled / covert data acquisition frameworks, segmentation of poor quality biometric data, biometric data quality assessment, normalization of poor quality biometric data. contactless biometric recognition strategies, biometric recognition robustness, data resolution, illumination, distance, pose, motion, occlusions, multispectral biometric recognition, multimodal biometrics, fusion at different levels, high confidence automatic surveillance.

Cultural Heritage Tourism - Five Steps for Success and Sustainability (Hardcover): Cheryl M Hargrove Cultural Heritage Tourism - Five Steps for Success and Sustainability (Hardcover)
Cheryl M Hargrove
R3,514 Discovery Miles 35 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Every place has a story to tell, often found in historic sites or cultural traditions of the people who settled or currently live in a community, city, region or state. When these stories and places are shared with visitors, this activity becomes what is known as cultural heritage tourism. Success and sustainability in this growing industry segment requires careful planning and adequate resources. Cultural Heritage Tourism: Five Steps for Success and Sustainability provides detailed instruction through a proven five-step process to help planners, managers and community leaders attract visitors and their spending to your cultural heritage site, attraction, event or destination. Learn how to assess, plan for, develop, market, fund, manage, and measure cultural heritage for growth and sustainability. Refer to the best practices and case studies from across the country as examples for replication and reference. Use the sample documents and resource lists to jumpstart your cultural heritage tourism program, and monitor and measure the efforts. This book walks you through every step, from inception to evaluation.

Integration, Interconnection, and Interoperability of IoT Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Raffaele Gravina, Carlos E. Palau,... Integration, Interconnection, and Interoperability of IoT Systems (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Raffaele Gravina, Carlos E. Palau, Marco Manso, Antonio Liotta, Giancarlo Fortino
R2,685 Discovery Miles 26 850 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This edited book investigates the lack of interoperability in the IoT realm, including innovative research as well as technical solutions to interoperability, integration, and interconnection of heterogeneous IoT systems, at any level. It also explores issues caused by lack of interoperability such as impossibility to plug non-interoperable IoT devices into heterogeneous IoT platforms, impossibility to develop IoT applications exploiting multiple platforms in homogeneous and/or cross domains, slowness of IoT technology introduction at large-scale: discouragement in adopting IoT technology, increase of costs; scarce reusability of technical solutions and difficulty in meeting user satisfaction.

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