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These lesson plans were devised as a result of the author's experience of teaching carpentry toolmaking in East Africa, and include guidelines for lessons on theoretical aspects of toolmaking, as well as practical demonstrations. Students should already be familiar with basic woodworking techniques, including the preparation of timber, marking out and cutting joints, and the construction of simple items of furniture. There is also advice on simple blacksmithing techniques followed by demonstration plans for the metal parts of tools to aid the teaching of this aspect of toolmaking. The book is intended for students of woodworking and metal-working skills in developing countries, and their teachers and trainers.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A fully updated professional reference to wells and septic systems Don't let septic systems sink your budget! This essential guide is filled with expert advice on selecting and installing high-performance, cost-efficient wells and septic systems that will boost your bottom line. A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition, is completely up to date with the latest International Code Council International Private Sewage Disposal Code information. This handy resource covers new procedures and products, including green construction materials. Get coverage of virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, such as how to: Evaluate property for wells and septic systems Protect your company's interests during bidding Assess soil studies and septic designs Choose the best well and septic system for each property Work with gravel-and-pipe, chamber-type, and gravity septic systems Troubleshoot and solve well and septic system problems Landscape septic system areas
This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more Key content includes: Applied Math, Sizing Water Supply Piping, Potable Water Treatment, Backflow Preventers, Types of Venting, Sizing DWV and Storm Systems, Sewage Pumps and Sump Pumps, Corrosive-Resistant Waste Piping, and Compressed Air. Instructor Supplements Instructors: Product supplements may be ordered directly through OASIS at http: //oasis.pearson.com. For more information contact your Pearson NCCER/Contren Sales Specialist at http: //nccer.pearsonconstructionbooks.com/store/sales.aspx. * Instructor's Resource Card 978-0-13-340455-5 - Provides access to Instructor Resource Center at www.nccerirc.com. Downloadable instructor resources include PowerPoints, Lesson Plans, Performance Profile Sheets, Test Questions, and TestGen software.* Trainee Guide Paperback + Access Card Package 978-0-13-334894-1 * Access Card ONLY for Trainee Guide (does not include print book) 978-0-13-340403-6 * ELECTRONIC Access Code ONLY for Trainee Guide (must be ordered electronically via OASIS; does not include print book) 978-0-13-340443-2 * TestGen Software and Test Questions - Available for download from www.nccerirc.com. Access code comes in AIG and also available separatel
High quality purpose-made joinery skills employs many traditional craft principles and skills and this title aims to reflect this in its coverage of modern materials and techniques. It details windows, doors, frames, wall panelling, counters, fitments, seating and stairs. Considerable demand countinues for "purpose-made" joinery in order to satisfy individual tastes or design needs in new building work as well as for building restoration and refurbishment. Each chapter concludes with several joinery projects designed to be used as workshop exercises and to link theory to workshop practice.
Dry stone walling is one of the oldest of countryside crafts, and these attractive structures form one of the most striking features of the rural landscape, whether on upland pastures, fell or moorland. The author looks into the history and development of dry stone walling before demonstrating how to build a wall with step-by-step explanations accompanied by photographs and diagrams. Topics include: how to acquire suitable stone; tools of the trade; basic walling technique; building or repairing a curved wall; walling on slopes and, finally, gapping, retaining walls and variations. Illustrated throughout, this book will be enjoyable reading for all those interested in rural crafts.
Design a rainwater harvesting system for any home in any climate. Water is a crucial resource increasingly under stress. Yet rainfall, even in arid climates, can make up a sizable portion of any home, acreage, or farm’s water requirements if harvested and utilized with care. The key is appropriate planning and high-quality site- and climate-specific design. Essential Rainwater Harvesting is a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining water harvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world. Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most common household rainwater supply scenarios – primary, supplemental, and off-grid supply – this step-by-step approach covers: - Considerations for full-property water security - Demand planning and conservation strategies - Supply calculations and design implications for extreme rainfall and drought - Materials selection and water quality - System and site assessment - Sizing and design of gutters, conveyance, tanks, and pumps - Pre-filtration, filtration, and disinfection options - System maintenance and upkeep This practical resource provides DIYers, trades, and rainwater practitioners with the essential tools, methods, and technical know-how to design, build, and maintain rainwater harvesting systems anywhere.
Der Planung, Steuerung und UEberwachung von Bauprojekten kommt mit zunehmender Groesse eine wachsende Bedeutung zu. Fur sehr komplexe Ablaufe mit vielen Abhangigkeiten bieten sich Netzplane an. Das grundlegende Verstandnis der Netzplantechnik ist Voraussetzung fur die fehlerfreie Anwendung von Projektmanagement-Software. Das Werk fuhrt detailliert in die Technik der Netzplanerstellung und das zeitliche Management von Bauprojekten ein. Daruber hinaus wird die Entstehung und Aussagekraft von kritischen Wegen ausfuhrlich dargestellt. Insbesondere mit Blick auf die Verursachung von Bauablaufstoerungen wird gezeigt, dass nicht jede Verzoegerung auf dem kritischen Weg zwangslaufig zu einer Bauzeitverlangerung fuhren muss. Eine Umfangreiche Sammlung von Beispiel- und Loesungsaufgaben runden das Werk ab.
Now thousands of construction professionals can turn to the most detailed, reader-friendly information about leading-edge practices and technological advances in the industry. Each guide the McGraw-Hill Builder's Guide's deliver:
This book provides a step-by-step guidance on how to implement analytical methods in project risk management. The text focuses on engineering design and construction projects and as such is suitable for graduate students in engineering, construction, or project management, as well as practitioners aiming to develop, improve, and/or simplify corporate project management processes. The book places emphasis on building data-driven models for additive-incremental risks, where data can be collected on project sites, assembled from queries of corporate databases, and/or generated using procedures for eliciting experts' judgments. While the presented models are mathematically inspired, they are nothing beyond what an engineering graduate is expected to know: some algebra, a little calculus, a little statistics, and, especially, undergraduate-level understanding of the probability theory. The book is organized in three parts and fourteen chapters. In Part I the authors provide the general introduction to risk and uncertainty analysis applied to engineering construction projects. The basic formulations and the methods for risk assessment used during project planning phase are discussed in Part II, while in Part III the authors present the methods for monitoring and (re)assessment of risks during project execution.
Das Konzept einer "Positivfabrik" beschreibt die Vision, dass Fabriken und ihre Wertschoepfungsprozesse eine nachhaltige Entwicklung in der Biosphare und in menschlichen Gesellschaften foerdern. Positive Fabriken agieren daher als Impulsgeber fur nachhaltige Lebensraume, indem sie OEkosysteme schutzen, soziale Angebote bereitstellen und eine gemeinwohlorientierte wirtschaftliche Entwicklung unterstutzen. Die Planung und Gestaltung einer Positivfabrik erfordert eine methodische und prozessuale Systematik, die der Autor strukturiert herleitet. Die inhaltliche Beschreibung des Prototyps einer Positivfabrik und die Konzeptanwendung verdeutlichen, wie eine Positivfabrik in der Praxis realisiert werden kann.
Praxisnahe Forschungsarbeit, die sich mit den Potenzialen der Holzhybridbauweise fur die Immobilienentwicklung beschaftig. Dabei werden sowohl die Aspekte der Holzhybridbauweise im Kontext der Nachhalitigkeit beleuchtet, als auch im Rahmen von Experteninterviews die Chancen und Herausforderungen erfragt und ausgewertet. Ein konzeptionller Vergleich der oekologischen Auwirkungen der Holzhybridbauweise mit anderen Bauweisen und eine Wirtschaftlichkeitsanalyse dieser Bauweise runden das Werk ab und geben dem Leser umfassendes Wissen zur Konzeption von Immobilien in Holzhybridbauweise an die Hand.
Die Integrierte Projektabwicklung (IPA) ist ein neues Verfahren, um insbesondere grosse komplexe Bauprojekte erfolgreich umzusetzen. In Deutschland noch wenig bekannt, beginnt es sich auch hier zu etablieren. Dieser Schnelleinstieg stellt die IPA und ihren innovativen Denkansatz vor. Dazu gehoeren eine fruhzeitige Einbindung aller wesentlichen Beteiligten, das Prinzip der Einstimmigkeit sowie eine von Respekt und Vertrauen gepragte Projektkultur. Ein neues Vergutungsmodell liefert zusatzlich Anreize zur Kooperation mit dem Ziel, gemeinsam das Beste fur das Bauprojekt zu erreichen.
Die Bauwelt sieht sich infolge der noch anhaltenden Corona-Pandemie sowie des Ukraine-Krieges mit einer Vielzahl an baubetrieblichen und rechtlichen Fragestellungen konfrontiert: beginnend bei der Frage zur Risikoverteilung bzgl. gestiegener Material- und Beschaffungspreise sowie dem Umgang mit Beschaffungsengpassen, uber die Anspruchsgrundlagen zur UEbernahme von Preissteigerungen, bis zur Betrachtung der Termini Hoehere Gewalt sowie Wegfall der Geschaftsgrundlage. Dieses essential gibt Orientierung in einer undurchsichtigen Situation und beleuchtet dabei die Kernfragen, die in der Bauwelt diskutiert werden. Das primare Ziel ist die Aufrechterhaltung des laufenden Baubetriebs durch einen partnerschaftlichen Umgang der Vertragsparteien sowie dem korrekten Umgang mit den baubetrieblich und rechtlich kritischen Thematiken, bspw. der Preisgleitklausel. Zudem wird ein pragmatischer Loesungsansatz vorgestellt, welcher nach baubetrieblich-sachverstandigen Aspekten zur Wiederherstellung des Risikogleichgewichts zwischen den Vertragsparteien beitragt.
Der Einsatz von 3D-Druck in der Baubranche ist auf dem Vormarsch. So werden mittlerweile bereits komplette Hauser mittels 3D-Druck Technologie gefertigt. Aber kann diese Technologie auch einen sinnvollen Beitrag dazu leisten dem Angebotsdefizit von bezahlbarem Wohnraum entgegenzuwirken?Diese Thesis fuhrt in die Grundlagen des 3D-Drucks ein, anlysiert den aktuellen Immobilienmarkt und den sozialen Wohnungsbau und fuhrt eine vergleichende Baukalkulation zwischen dem konventionellen Bau und einem 3D-Druck in Betonausfuhrung durch, um diese Fragestellung naher zu beleuchten.
Simple green roof design and installation for the do-it-yourself builder Essential Green Roof Construction is a comprehensive, in-depth guide to building simple green roofs for houses and small buildings. Packed with detailed photos, illustrations, case studies, and code compliance advice, it offers clear step-by-step instructions necessary to create your own living roof on a new build or as a retrofit. Coverage includes: The benefits of a green roof The basics of planning and design Assessing site conditions such as aspect, slope, and loads Navigating building codes and working with building officials Material options, including professional grade and economical or local alternatives Planting suggestions for different roof climates and conditions, including food production When to call on professionals to ensure safety and integrity Step-by-step guidance for safe roof installation and detailing Annual green roof maintenance. Where common sense meets beauty - a green roof is a system of layers that work together to support plant life, insulate homes, and make the world a greener place. Essential Green Roof Construction will give you the knowledge and confidence to install your own green roof.
Dieses essential beleuchtet exemplarisch anhand der Leistungsbeschreibung "Baustelleneinrichtung", dass bereits in der Phase der Ausschreibung einer Leistung Fehler entstehen koennen, die spater grosse Auswirkungen auf die Kosten haben.Fallstricke in der Leistungsbeschreibung und Loesungsansatze fur Auftraggeber und Planer werden aufgezeigt und es werden Moeglichkeiten einer sicheren Darstellung von Zusatzleistungen vorgestellt.
Over 70 percent of Americans cannot afford to own a code-enforced, contractor-built home. This has led to widespread interest in using natural materials-straw, cob, and earth-for building homes and other buildings that are inexpensive, and that rely largely on labor rather than expensive and often environmentally-damaging outsourced materials. Earthbag Building is the first comprehensive guide to all the tools, tricks, and techniques for building with bags filled with earth-or earthbags. Having been introduced to sandbag construction by the renowned Nader Khalili in 1993, the authors developed this "Flexible Form Rammed Earth Technique" over the last decade. A reliable method for constructing homes, outbuildings, garden walls and much more, this enduring, tree-free architecture can also be used to create arched and domed structures of great beauty-in any region, and at home, in developing countries, or in emergency relief work. This profusely illustrated guide first discusses the many merits of earthbag construction, and then leads the reader through the key elements of an earthbag building: Special design considerations Foundations, walls and floors Electrical, plumbing and shelving Lintels, windows and door installations Roofs, arches and domes Exterior and interior plasters. With dedicated sections on costs, making your own specialized tools, and building code considerations, as well as a complete resources guide, Earthbag Building is the long-awaited, definitive guide to this uniquely pleasing construction style. Kaki Hunter and Donald Kiffmeyer have been involved in the construction industry for the last 20 years, specializing in affordable, low-tech, low-impact building methods that are as natural as possible. They developed the "Flexible Form Rammed Earth Technique" of building affordably with earthbags and have taught the subject and contributed their expertise to several books and journals on natural building.
Es gibt bisher kaum allgemeinverstandliche, umfassende Informationen zum Thema Wohnungsluftung, obwohl mit dem Einsatz erhebliche Vorteile verbunden sind: Gesunde Raumluft und Energieeinsparung. Aktuell wird die Technik immer interessanter. Das Buch will umfassend uber Vor- und Nachteile und die technischen Zusammenhange informieren und Ratgeber sein. Sich Wohlfuhlen mit kontrollierter Wohnungsluftung. Gibt es Probleme? Was bewirkt ein Luftungskonzept? Wie finde ich das fur mich passende Luftungssystem? Was wird gefoerdert? Wie geht man vor, bei der Anlagenplanung und bei der Installation? Was ist beim Betrieb einer Wohnungsluftungsanlage zu beachten?
Bungalow Bliss, first published in 1971, was a book of house designs that buyers could use to build a home for themselves affordably. It first appeared two years before Ireland was to join the EEC as a self-published catalogue by Jack Fitzsimons from his Kells Art Studios in County Meath. He and his wife designed and collated it and printed it locally. Fitzsimons sold these books out of his car to newsagents, petrol garages and bookshops. Over the course of thirty years, Fitzsimons sold over a quarter of a million copies of his catalogue. The first edition contained twenty designs – the final edition contained two hundred and sixty. This guidebook of how to build your own home radically transformed housing in Ireland. Now, for the first time, author and structural engineer Adrian Duncan looks at the cultural impact that Bungalow Bliss and the accessible bungalow design had on the housing market, the Irish landscape, and on the individual families who made these bungalows their homes.
Dieses essential bietet Anleitung und Unterstutzung bei der Erstellung eines Site-Master-Plans (SMP) und zeigt die Strukturen, auf denen dieser basiert. Der SMP verbindet verschiedene Branchen und Akteure wie z.B. die Produktion, Fertigung, Montage, Behoerden, die in einem Standort (Site) zusammengefasst sind.
Aufgrund des Fortfalls der Mindestsatze der HOAI mussen Planungsburos wirtschaftlich umdenken und sich neu aufstellen. Aber wie kann solch eine veranderte Strategie aussehen und welche betriebswirtschaftlichen Parameter sind zu berucksichtigen? Zunehmend kommen auch sogenannte weiche Erfolgsfaktoren ins Spiel. Dieses essential gibt Denkanstoesse und zeigt auf, wie ein ruinoeser Preiswettbewerb vermieden werden kann. |
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