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Academic and Professional

Architecture and LandscapeBiological Sciences

Civil and Structural EngineeringFuel and Energy Science

GeomaticsGeotechnics

Manufacturing and Materials Technology

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Biological Science IFC

Architecture and Landscape 4–5

Geomatics 5–8

Civil and structural engineering 1, 3, 9–14

Geotechnics 2, 14–17

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materials technology 18–19

Fuel and energy science 1, 20

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Behaviour and Management of European UngulatesEdited by Professor Rory Putman, Environmental and Wildlife Consultant, Emeritus Professor at Manchester Metropolitan University, Visiting Professor at the Universities of Utrecht and Glasgow and Professor Marco Apollonio, Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences, University of Sassari, Italy

This volume considers a number of aspects of the balance of cost and benefit of ungulates and their manage-ment in Europe. They are an extraordinarily important group of animals worldwide, at many levels – in their remarkable biodiversity; often as keystone species with a disproportionate effect on the functioning of the

wider ecological systems of which they form a part or as dominant species acting as ecological engineers; and as a prey base for endangered or expanding populations of large carnivores. They are also impor-tant culturally and economically, as a major source of protein in subsistence cultures and because of their wide exploitation in recreational hunting, which is still a major form of land-use in many countries.

Management approaches are explored through a synthesis of the underlying biology and a com-parison of the management techniques adopted in different countries. Each chapter, from international experts, provides an experienced and informed review based on research experience.

Contents: Introduction; Value systems for ungulates; Reintroductions as a management tool for European ungulates; Problems associated with invasive (intro-duced) species of ungulates; Competition between domestic and wild ungulates; The management of overabundant ungulate populations; Effects of trophy hunting on dynamics of ungulate populations; Prob-lems associated with urbanisation and the manage-ment of urban populations of ungulates; The manage-ment of ungulates in national parks; The problems of management of cross-border populations of ungulates; Novel management methods: immunocontraception; Behaviour of ungulates as it affects management; Welfare issues in the management of wild ungulates; Management of ungulates in the 21st century: how far have we come?

Readership: this will be essential reading for practising wildlife managers and wildlife professionals, those involved in research to improve methods of wildlife management, and policy-makers in local, regional and national administrations.

ISBN 978-184995-122-7 240 × 170mm 416pp Illustrated £50 hardback August, 2014

Darwin in Scotland Edinburgh, Evolution and Enlightenment

J.F. Derry

with exclusive contributions from Richard Dawkins, Noam Chomsky, Martin Rees, Aubrey Manning, Richard Holloway, Ken Ham and many others

This is the first book on Darwin and Darwinism that wholly concentrates on his time spent in Scotland and the key contribu-tions to his future insights made by the Scottish Enlightenment

and the University of Edinburgh.ä … through extensive interviews with leading academics,

Derry is able to point to the crucial influence that Enlightenment Edinburgh was to have on Darwin’s developing mind. … Edinburgh did indeed help to furnish the scientist with a bedrock on which to place later discoveries made in more exotic surrounds. Scottish Field

ISBN 978-1904445-57-9 234 × 156mm 224pp illustrated softback £18.99

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Design of Liquid RetainingConcrete Structures 3rd edition

Dr. John P. Forth, Senior Lecturer, School of CivilEngineering, University of Leeds, UK and Andrew J.Martin, Senior Engineer, COWI A/S, Denmark

This new edition of a successfulengineering text provides aninterpretation of the moretheoretical guidance given in thenew suite of Eurocodes for thesubject of retaining structures. Thebook qualifies the extensive set ofguides in terms of the design ofthese structures and provides aclear path through theprocess. It still discusses structural

elements individually so that expertise can be applied toany situation likely to be encountered. Themodifications, such as changes to surface zones, thecritical steel ratio, the maximum crack spacing (flexuraland imposed strain) and edge restraint, that have beenintroduced into the Eurocodes are highlighted anddiscussed in detail.

The new suite of Eurocodes is claimed to be the mosttechnically advanced codes in the world; the codeswere developed with the intention of making them lessrestrictive than existing codes. The third edition reflectsthis philosophy by providing more theoreticalbackground information and discussion, with specificreference to current and previous research, helping thereader to achieve a greater understanding and a widerapplication of the basic design guidance as the codesintended. As such the book remains a vital tool forpractising civil and structural engineers.

Contents: Introduction; Basis of design and materials;Design of reinforced concrete; Design of prestressedconcrete; Distribution reinforcement and joints: design forthermal stresses and shrinkage in restrained panels;Design calculations; Testing and rectification; Vapourexclusion; References. Index

Readership: practising civil and structural engineers andpostgraduate students will all find this book of particularvalue.

ISBN 978-184995-052-7 234 × 156mm192pp illustrated hardback £75 April, 2014

Hydrocarbon Process Safety2nd edition

Clifford Jones, Reader, School of Engineering, Universityof Aberdeen, UK

An expanded and updated editionof this established text with morenumerical problems and a widerscope. Readers will find muchabout the industry and importantoperations such as refining, heatexchange, cracking,polymerisation and hydrogenation.National and internationalstandards are considered inrelation to site layout. The

coverage of the fire and explosion behaviour ofhydrocarbons, in particular flash points, has beenextended. The topic of leaked gas detection has beenintroduced, and there is considerable extension of thecoverage of static electricity hazards.

There is more on liquefied natural gas (LNG),regasification, natural gas condensates, and re-refiningof crude oil products that have previously been used aslubricants or as hydraulic fluids . Tight gas and coal bedmethane feature, as does the controversial matter ofhydraulic fracture to obtain them. Other additionsinclude hydrocracking, hydrodesulphurisation andhydrodenitrogenation. The COMAH (Control of MajorAccident Hazards) regulations are covered and signconventions for hazards are explained with illustrations.

Contents: Background to the oil and gas industry;Hydrocarbon leakage and dispersion; The combustionbehaviour of hydrocarbons; Physical operations onhydrocarbons and associated hazards; Chemicaloperations on hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivative;Some relevant design principles; Some relevantmeasurement principles; Offshore oil and gas production;Hazards associated with particular hydrocarbon products;Toxicity hazards; Safe disposal of unwanted hydrocarbon;Means of obtaining hydrocarbons other than from crude oiland related safety issues; Solutions to example; True orfalse questions; Index

Readership: professionals, undergraduate andpostgraduate students in petroleum/offshore engineering,plant and production engineering, energy and chemicalengineering and any course dealing with hydrocarbonprocessing/industrial health and safety.

From reviews of the first edition–

� …a valuable contribution ... for chemical engineering and fireengineering undergraduates or those professionals thatneed to develop an understanding of hydrocarbon processsafety... Fire Safety JournalFire Safety JournalFire Safety JournalFire Safety JournalFire Safety Journal

� … should form a compulsory part of the graduate processengineer’s library... ChemistrChemistrChemistrChemistrChemistry in Australiay in Australiay in Australiay in Australiay in Australia

978-184995-055-8234 × 156mm illustrated 352pp softback £60

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Logging the ChalkR.N. Mortimore, ChalkRock Limited, East Sussex, UK

This is the first book to dealcomprehensively with thesubject and includes vitalinformation for geologists andengineers working with theChalk in any geological orconstruction project. It is writtenby an acknowledgedinternational expert andencapsulates years ofaccumulated knowledge,

expertise and data.Chalk is one of the more difficult rocks to core-log and

a particular difficulty is the identification of chalkengineering grade which relies heavily on fractureaperture. Obtaining the correct grade to define thesefactors is essential whether for tunnels in London or forwind turbine piled foundations in the offshore chalks.Both field and core sections are illustrated to assist andgive a visual appreciation in this respect. The Chalkstratigraphy is covered with key formations and markerbeds illustrated, and the best field sections for viewingthem identified thus enabling conceptual ground modelsto be built for construction projects

This book is based on the standard lithostratigraphyand engineering description developed over many yearsincluding over 3000 onshore and offshore chalk-coredboreholes undertaken by the author over more than 30years. Also, typical lithologies and weathering profileslikely to be encountered in the various onshore andoffshore construction projects are illustrated using bothfield exposures, rotary core samples and geophysicalborehole wire-line logs.

This book will enable geologists to work from firstprinciples to construct a lithostratigraphy and defineweathering boundaries where information may be poorand unexpected conditions met.

Contents: Describing, classifying and interpreting thechalk for engineering using field exposures and rock core.Lithostratigraphy for the Chalk. Chalk formations andmarker beds in the N. Province of England onshore andoffshore. Central Graben North Sea Chalks. Logging theChalk: styles of weathering in core and field sections withexamples of CIRIA Chalk grades in rock core. The future.Bibliography. Appendices: CIRIA grades; Describingflints; Typical Chalk core logs

Readership: this will be a vital manual and reference forpractising and academic geologists, geotechnicalengineers, hydrogeologists, petroleum geologists and civilengineers, students in these disciplines and anyone with aninterest in the Chalk.

ISBN 978-184995-098-5280 x 210mm c. 256pp liberally illustrated with photographs, diagrams,

maps and logs hardback £115 May 2014

Manual of Soil LaboratoryTesting 3rd ed. Vol. 3: Effective Stress

Tests

K. H. Head and R. J. Epps

This third volume completes thenew edition of this long-established key handbook for thelaboratory testing of soils. The textcovers soil testing in terms ofeffective stress, for which themeasurement of pore waterpressure is the essential feature.The principle and theory ofeffective stress are explained,practical applications are

outlined, and the apparatus used, including itscalibration and checking, is described.

The book has been updated to reflect currentpractice and instrumentation using electronic datacapture. The first two chapters provide the theory. Theseare followed by a description of the apparatus andassociated instrumentation for effective stress triaxialtests and then the test procedures themselves. Adescription of the accelerated permeability test andprocedures for unconsolidated undrained andconsolidated undrained triaxial compression tests usinga mid-height pore pressure probe have been added, andreference to changes due to Eurocode 7 requirementsfor sample quality are provided as required.

Contents: Effective stress testing principles, theory andapplications; Stress paths in triaxial testing; Test equipment;Calibrations, corrections and general practice; Routineeffective stress triaxial tests; Further triaxial shear strengthtests; Triaxial consolidation and permeability tests;Hydraulic cell consolidation and permeability tests;Appendix: Units, nomenclature and laboratory equipment;Uncertainty of measurement; Index

Readership: Professionals, academics and students ingeotechnical engineering, consulting engineers,geotechnical laboratory supervisors and technicians will allfind this book of great value.

ISBN 978-184995-054-1 234 × 156mm liberally illustrated withphotographs, charts and line drawings c.416pp £125.00

hardback April, 2014

See also:Volume I: Soil Classification and Compaction Tests, 3rdedition, ISBN 978-1904445-36-4Volume II: Permeability, Shear Strength andCompressibility Tests, 3rd edition, ISBN 978-1904445-69-2


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A Practical Guide to FacilitiesManagementIan C. Barker, MCIOB, Estates and Facilities Manager,

Blackburn College, Lancashire, UK

This book provides a readilyaccessible and practical guide tothe increasingly important subjectof facilities management. It showsthe basis for the complex andconstantly moving requirementsof FM and recognises that it isbecoming more vital in its role ofenabling the core business of acompany to function effectively

and is fast becoming a methodology for affecting andinfluencing the profitability of most organisations.

Based upon the author’s many years of experience,the book gives an overview of most FM theories andapplies them in the workplace. It is a thoughtprovokingapproach to FM practice and illustrates what the authorhas found to work. The modern challenges of FM meanthat more and more managers need to be innovatorsand to do more with less. This book will facilitate thatprocess. In addition, it provides useful tips on the issue ofsustainability and how a company can profitably benefitby FM actions in this area.

Contents: Getting started; The basics; Staff; Policies,procedures, risk and liability; Outsourcing/insourcing; In-house teams; Maintenance; Environmental management;Waste; The fleet; Appendices [(Strategic objectives(education), Strategy for heating and ventilation, Openinghours, Health & safety rules for contractors, Sustainabilitypolicy, Bomb threats, Emergency procedures, Preliminaryparticulars, Helpdesk strategy, Operational andmaintenance (O & M) manuals, O & M layout, Service levelagreements, Cleaning specification, Groundsmaintenance specification, Health & safety questionnaire,Self-assessment reports (SAR)]

Readership: For those entering FM who want a head startwith setting up and running a department and to existingpractitioners who are seeking helpful hints and tips. It willalso form a valuable primer for students of FM who want tosee how the practical day-to-day issues of FM can be dealtwith.

A considerable and commendable effort has been taken in preparingwhat truly is a practitioner’s document and will find its own place inthis niche, but growing field of practice. It is pleasing to note that aCIOB member has taken an active lead in this area by creating sucha pioneering, informative and practical document. CIOB CIOB CIOB CIOB CIOB

� ...would be valuable to junior through to middle managementpractitioners. ...may contribute well ... to undergraduate FMcourses. College of Estate ManagementCollege of Estate ManagementCollege of Estate ManagementCollege of Estate ManagementCollege of Estate Management

� ...is an easy read and provides a quick overview of some FMrelated topics... ...it has relevance for students and juniorfacilities managers. FMANZ NewsletterFMANZ NewsletterFMANZ NewsletterFMANZ NewsletterFMANZ Newsletter

ISBN 978-184995-096-1 234 × 156mm 352pp softback illustrated£50

Self Portrait The Eyes Within

William Mitchell

This is the story of Bill Mitchell’slife – from hospital at an earlyage through a life of art withcommissions offered 80 yearslater.

After college (self-funded) andwar service, he became aconsultant with the LondonCounty Council and hisexperimentation resulted in avast array of new and innovative

finishes. This led to work with famous architects such asBasil Spence and Sir Freddie Gibberd who designed theLiverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the Kingwhere Bill created the famous bronze sculpted doorsand designed the Portland Stone frontispiece. He alsoproduced the Stations of the Cross at Clifton Cathedral,Bristol and the Grade II listed Corn King and SpringQueen figures at Wexham. He has had nine works of artlisted Grade II by English Heritage – more than anyother artist.

Following completion of work at Qatar’s zoo, hebecame Adviser to the Amir’s Office on Art and Designand was involved in creating interior decoration andfabulous gardens for palaces as well as massiveinfrastructure projects in Doha.

Bill’s zest for life, his love of London, his determinationto cover the world with sculptures, murals anddecoration are main themes, as is his dislike ofminimalism and the established art world. Included arestories about his discussions on art with PrincessMargaret, his clashes with Prince Philip, his battles withMohamed Al Fayed and the phenomenal success of theEgyptian Hall and Escalator at Harrods. He designedthe Hall and executed the carving on all 300 panelscladding the walls – no mean achievement for anysculptor but Bill was by then 75 years old.

Self Portrait contains a vast array of illustrations ofBill’s work and in so doing reveals the man – a truecreative genius, who invariably had a smile or comicstory to offer, and whose energy carried projects tocompletion despite the many challenges. It’s a brilliantand inspiring story.

Readership: This highly illustrated book will be of hugeinterest to architects, designers, sculptors, engineers,artists and anyone interested in civic and public art.

� …Mitchell reveals himself not just to be an accomplishedinnovator, experimenter and sculptor, but a lively andentertaining storyteller with plenty to say about art, lifeeducation and society. …a weighty, glossy, hardback tome…The Shrieking VioletThe Shrieking VioletThe Shrieking VioletThe Shrieking VioletThe Shrieking Violet

ISBN 978-184995-079-4 280 × 210mm 288pp hardback£35


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Severe Plastic DeformationTechnologyA. Rosochowski, Senior Lecturer and Leader ofAdvanced Light Metals Technology Research Group,University of Strathclyde, UK

This book is the first to cover theengineering aspects of severeplastic deformation (SPD)technology used to refine grainstructure in metallic materials. Thefundamentals of both the well-known and novel SPD processesare explained and the engineeringknow-how required for successfulimplementation of these processes

revealed. The principles of each SPD technique areexplained and insight provided into the mechanics ofmaterial deformation and microstructural changes. Theequipment used for SPD processing is describedincluding machines and tools.

The book covers the most popular SPD process ofequal channel angular pressing, ECAP and itsincremental version, I-ECAP. A separate chapter isdevoted to tooling used in ECAP/I-ECAP. Anotherpopular SPD process is high pressure torsion (HPT),which produces very good results in terms of refininggrain structure but faces some technical challenges. Aless known SPD process is cyclic extrusion compression(CEC), which is thoroughly explained as is twistextrusion (TE) which is a relatively new process that isshowing good potential. Finally, an original SPD processof accumulated roll bonding (ARB), capable of refininggrain structure in sheets, is discussed.

By explaining the engineering aspects of SPD, itenables the best SPD process to be chosen for a givenapplication thus avoiding time-consuming and wastefultrials. It also encourages metal forming researchers andmaterial scientists to work together in order to improveexisting and develop new SPD processes. Finally, thisbook is also for industrial engineers, who will ultimatelybe using the SPD technology for mass production ofmetals with refined grain structure and improvedproperties.

Contents: Equal Channel Angular Extrusion (ECAE);Incremental ECAP; Tooling for ECAP; High pressuretorsion (HPT); Cyclic extrusion-compression (CEC); Twistextrusion (TE); Accumulative Roll Bonding (ARB); Index

Readership: Researchers and engineers in metallurgy,mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturingtechnology and related subjects, and reference forpostgraduates and advanced undergraduates in thesesubjects.

ISBN 978-184995-091-6 234 × 156mm 352pp softbackc.£95 August 2014

Landscape and GardenDesign: Lessons from History

Gordon Haynes

This book presents a chronologicalreview of garden design whichboth simplifies the big picture andsupplies a rationale, withexamples, of the merits anddemerits of each design periodwhile reflecting on the socialconditions which generated eachone. It gathers design ideas andtheir implementation over the last500 years, presented in historical

order and simplified to allow easy digestion by thereader, particularly if meeting the subject for the firsttime. As such the book demystifies history and identifiesthe relative importance of new approaches in design,particularly where they are seen to be progressive.

Through the inclusion of essential examples with theircontribution to the progress of design and value inteaching the reader will be able to quickly grasp theessence of historical design styles, discover where theycan go to see them for themselves and to appreciatehow relevant they are to present day theories of design.

The book contains photographs, diagrams and plansto create a readily-accessible and informative volume.

Contents: Introduction; Early Renaissance Experiments;The Grand Manner; The Romantic Revolution; Science,Display and Pattern Books; Arts and Crafts; Plantsmen’sGardens – Outdoor Rooms, Parks, Sustainable Gardens;Modernism and Abstraction; The Garden as Art;Technology Gardens; Anomalies; Temporary Gardens –Garden Festivals, Flower Shows; Essentials of a GrandTour; Paradise Lost?; Further reading; Index

Readership: students, academics and enthusiasts inlandscape architecture, garden design, horticulture, andrelated areas.

� …a beautiful book that is ideal for touring the rich history of theBritish garden and landscape architecture… also suitable asteaching material … Blauwe KamerBlauwe KamerBlauwe KamerBlauwe KamerBlauwe Kamer

� …such impressive detail and knowledge. … There’s a senseof being in the hands of a very competent no-nonsenseteacher with his eye on the ball. It’s so clear, informative andconcise. …this book is added value. It makes you think aswell as look. An education, in fact. GloucestershireGloucestershireGloucestershireGloucestershireGloucestershireGardens & Landscape TGardens & Landscape TGardens & Landscape TGardens & Landscape TGardens & Landscape Trust Newsletterrust Newsletterrust Newsletterrust Newsletterrust Newsletter

� I am very impressed with this very comprehensive andordered publication … the way it covers the specificarchitecture and landscape features of the period andrelevant historical landscape, …it also fills many gaps …providing us with a detailed and comprehensive resource… Senior Lecturer, Leeds Metropolitan University

ISBN 978-184995-082-4 240 x 170mm 194pp inc. 16pp b&w and 8ppcolour illustrations softback £35

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Windfarm VisualisationPerspective or Perception?

Alan Macdonald, RIBA, MD, Architech AnimationStudios (UK) Ltd

As windfarms proliferate,visualisation as a means ofpredicting the scale andimpacts of wind turbines hasbecome highly controversial.After nearly two decades, post-construction shocks are stillcommon and the publicdemand for comprehensible andreliable pre-planning visualsincreases. The author blendsknowledge and experience to

explain the scientific disciplines involved. He gives anoverview of how some simple fixed standards will allowproper validation and testing to restore confidence invisualisations to facilitate realistic prediction andeffective planning.

Windfarm Visualisation removes unnecessarycomplexity and returns to the fundamentals ofphotomontage visualisation, discarding pseudo-science, concluding with simple recommendationsfor fixed photographic standards to underpin theproduction of comprehensible and verifiable visualsfor use within the planning process. It is a scientificdetective story into what we see, how it can bemisrepresented and manipulated and how standards,ethics and validation can easily be established for allwind energy proposals to reliably inform the planningsystem and the public.

Contents: Introduction; The framework of existingguidance; The viewing distance methodolgy; The eye andthe camera; Display and viewing conventions; Thetechnical problems; The practical problems; Thefundamental problem; The way ahead; Images suitable forassessment; Gallery of practical examples; Conclusion.

Readership: professionals and lay people involved inplanning, landscape architecture, wind energydevelopment and visual representation.

� Macdonald has produced a clear and ‘straightforward story’accessible to professionals and lay people alike. Architects’Architects’Architects’Architects’Architects’JournalJournalJournalJournalJournal

�...shows clearly and in an unsensational way how virtually allcurrent and recent windfarm application presentations fail togive anything like a proper impression of the true visual impactof these schemes. …it is quite clear that the guidelines currentlyapplied to such visualisations are wholly inadequate and theresult is that not only local communities, user groups andcampaigners but also, crucially, planning officers cannot makea balanced judgement… This book should be on the desk ofevery planning officer . … Roger Smith, The Great OutdoorsThe Great OutdoorsThe Great OutdoorsThe Great OutdoorsThe Great Outdoors

ISBN 978-184995-053-4 280 × 210 mm 128pp colour throughouthardback £75

Airborne and Terrestrial LaserScanningProfessor George Vosselman, International Institute forGeo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC),Enschede, The Netherlands and Professor Hans-GerdMaas, Institute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing,Dresden University of Technology, Germany

Written by a team of internationalexperts this book provides acomprehensive overview of thesubject, focussing on principles andmethods to present an integratedtreatment of the subject.

This book brings together thevarious facets of the subject in acoherent text that will be relevantfor advanced students, academicsand practitioners. After

consideration of the technology and processingmethods the book turns to applications. The primary usethus far has been the extraction of digital terrain modelsfrom airborne laser scanning data, but many otherapplications are considered, including engineering,forestry, cultural heritage, extraction of 3D buildingmodels and mobile mapping.

Contents: Introduction; Structuring point clouds;Registration and calibration; DTM extraction; Buildingextraction; Forestry applications; Industrial applications;Cultural heritage; Mobile mapping; Index

Readership: Essential for advanced students,academics, researchers and practitioners in geomatics ingeneral and remote sensing, photogrammetry andsurveying in particular. Useful reference for companiesdeveloping laser scanners and associated software, andscientists and engineers in related disciplines where thetechnique may be applied.

� An excellent purchase… GEOconnexion International

� …it is a good book put together by an impressive group ofauthors. ... a valuable source of knowledge and information… a well-written overview of the current state of laserscanning technology… Geomatica

� …the editors …did a tremendous job …[it] is a must-havetextbook for students and will surely become an importantreference for practitioners involved in the acquisition anduse of laser scanning data. PhotogrammetrieFernerkundung Geoinformation

� …a comprehensive work… likely [to] become a core text forstudents, but will also appeal to a broader range of readers,… in academic research or commercial practice. GeomaticsWorld

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Close Range PhotogrammetryPrinciples, Techniques and Applications

Now available on CD

Prof. Thomas Luhmann, Institute of Applied Photo-grammetry and Geoinformatics, Oldenburg, Germany; Dr.Stuart Robson, Senior Lecturer; Dr. Stephen Kyle,Consultant; Hon. Research Fellow, Prof. Ian Harley,Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental &Geomatic Engineering, University College London, UK

An authoritative guide and the first comprehensivemodern text on this subject in English. It covers thefundamental mathematics, including orientation, digitalimaging processing and 3-D reconstruction methods, aswell as imaging technology including targeting andillumination, hardware and software systems. Finally itgives a short overview of photogrammetric solutions fortypical applications in engineering, manufacturing,medical science, architecture and archaeology.

Readership: Essential for advanced undergraduates,postgraduates, academics and practitioners inphotogrammetry, metrology, imaging processing and anyscientific or engineering discipline where accurate 3-Dmeasurements are used.

� …an excellent, comprehensive and thorough treatment of closerange photogrammetry. …it represents a valuable resourcefor practitioners from various backgrounds,… This book isbound to become “the” reference/resource for close rangephotogrammetry for years to come… this reviewer highlyrecommends this book… GeomaticaGeomaticaGeomaticaGeomaticaGeomatica

� With an emphasis on principles and a sound foundation oftheory and practice … this book is indispensable to students,teachers and practitioners. Geomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics World

� …an essential reference for its explanation of digital sensortechnologies and associated features such as resolution,spectral response and the like. …invest in this extremely well-presented and comprehensive hardcover book. SpatialSpatialSpatialSpatialSpatialScienceScienceScienceScienceScience

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Applications of 3DMeasurement from ImagesProfessor John Fryer, School of Engineering,University of Newcastle, NSW; Dr. Harvey Mitchell,School of Engineering, University of Newcastle, NSW;Dr. Jim Chandler, Loughborough University, UK

This outstanding new book revealsthrough a series of case studieshow modern digitalphotogrammetry is capable ofproviding dense and accuratespatial data to solve a wide range ofcontemporary measurementproblems, and at a diverse range ofscales. It will be of majorimportance to practitioners in a

wide range of disciplines who require spatial data andhave identified imaging as a tool that could be used.

Each chapter focuses on a specific topic includingarchaeology/architecture, medicine/dentistry/sportsscience, forensics, landform evolution, industrial,manufacturing, engineering, biology and zoology, andprovides specific examples which demonstrate therange in measurement scale achievable byphotogrammetry.

Contents: Introduction; Fundamentals ofPhotogrammetry; Structural Monitoring; Engineering andManufacturing; Forensic Photogrammetry; QuantifyingLandform Change; Medicine and Sport – Measurementof Humans; Biology and Zoology; Cultural HeritageDocumentation; Sensor Integration and Visualisation;Index

Readership: Practitioners and students in civil,mechanical and industrial engineering, geomorphologyand earth science, forensic, medical and sports science.Those in surveying and photogrammetry who arechallenged by a new measurement problem and areconsidering a photogrammetric solution.

� A very welcome addition with a series of case studies across arange of applications that should encourage new users ofthe ‘black art’ that is photogrammetry. …By highlighting theincreasing usage of lower-cost digital camera and softwaresolutions… new practitioners and inexperienced usersshould be encouraged to consider and hopefully utilisephotogrammetry within their areas of application.Geomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics World

� …provides a useful illustration of the breadth of application ofthese techniques across a range of scales and areas ofapplication. …nicely illustrates the potential of image-basedmeasurement. …this book is highly recommended.AzimuthAzimuthAzimuthAzimuthAzimuth and Survey VoiceSurvey VoiceSurvey VoiceSurvey VoiceSurvey Voice

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Close Range Photogrammetryand Machine VisionK.B. Atkinson, Emeritus Reader, University CollegeLondon

� This book is the definitive text on thesubject ... provides a perfect summationof the state of the art. Geomatica

� It is essential reading for all students ofthe subject providing good solidinformation and will remain on thebookshelf for many years to come.Surveying World

ISBN 978-1870325-73-8 234 × 156 mm384pp 41 photographs

99 line drawings softback £45

Datums and Map Projections2nd edition

Jonathan Iliffe, Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil,Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, University CollegeLondon and Roger Lott, former Chief Surveyor and Head of

Survey, BP

This remains a vital text for studentsand practitioners in all areas ofgeomatics surveying, remotesensing, GIS, GPS and much more.Its accessible nature also makes itsuitable for anyone with an interest inthe subject and its applications.

� There is no doubt in my mind that thisrevision has been an overwhelmingsuccess, and I would keenly encourage

readers of The Photogrammetric Record to consider addinga copy to their book collection. You will not be disappointed.The Photogrammetric RecordThe Photogrammetric RecordThe Photogrammetric RecordThe Photogrammetric RecordThe Photogrammetric Record

� ... substantial, informative, comprehensive, useful, nicelypresented, even enjoyable, and a prospective text-book onthe parts of geodesy which are most relevant to the surveyor.AZIMUTHAZIMUTHAZIMUTHAZIMUTHAZIMUTH

� …expertly crafted, to appeal to both the geodesist and thecartographer. The explanations and derivations unfoldsteadily and logically, whilst the use of case studies showsthe applications of the concepts in an effective manner. …botha book to dip into to confirm points and operations, and anextensive textbook which can be read and absorbed frombeginning to end. It is highly recommended. SoC BulletinSoC BulletinSoC BulletinSoC BulletinSoC Bulletin

� … comprehensive and readable text of value to GIS and surveyingprofessionals, as well as students of geography…GEO:connexion InternationalGEO:connexion InternationalGEO:connexion InternationalGEO:connexion InternationalGEO:connexion International

ISBN 978-1904445-47-0 234 × 156mm softback liberally illustratedwith full colour 224pp £45

High Resolution OpticalSatellite ImageryProfessor Ian Dowman, Emeritus Professor UniversityCollege London, Dr Karsten Jacobsen and ProfessorGottfried Konecny, both Institute for Photogrammetryand GeoInformation, Hannover University, Germany andDr Rainer Sandau, German Aerospace Center

This is a comprehensive guide tothe characteristics and use of highresolution optical images fromsatellite-borne sensors,concentrating on sensorsdesigned for mapping. It considersin detail the SPOT series ofsatellites and sensors with aground sample distance (GSD) ofless than 15m, operational sinceSPOT 1 and particularly the

commercial sensors launched since 1999 with GSD ofless than 1m. The book explains the way in which highresolution imagery is obtained and the issues whichsurround its collection and use.

High Resolution Optical Satellite Imagery is written bya team of acknowledged international experts and is theonly comprehensive text on the subject.

Contents: List of abbreviations; Satellite imagingtechnology; History of optical sensors in space; Principlesof high resolution optical sensors; Sensors with a GSD ofgreater that 1m up to 16m; Sensors with a GSD of 1m orless; Calibration, sensor models and orientation;Processing and products; Conclusions and futuredevelopments; Index

Readership: A key text for advanced students, academics,researchers and practitioners in geomatics in general andremote sensing and photogrammetry in particular. It willalso be a useful reference for scientists and engineers inother disciplines who use satellite imagery.

� if you are interested in comprehensive overview of currentimaging satellites for high resolution imaging wrapped inbasic remote sensing education then this book will be hardto beat. 3D Visualisation World3D Visualisation World3D Visualisation World3D Visualisation World3D Visualisation World

� The preface for this book states that it is intended for students,people working in map production, and scientists workingin fields other than mapping. ... Does it fulfil that purpose?The answer is a wholehearted ‘yes’. Geomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics World

ISBN 978-184995-046-6 240 × 170 mm 248pp liberally illustratedcolour throughout hardback £80


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Digital Aerial Survey – Theoryand Practice

available on CD

Ron Graham and Alexander Koh, PrincipalLecturer, Director of GeoTechnologies, Bath SpaUniversity College, UK

� The book is unique as it bridges that gap betweenthe in vogue new high resolution imaging satellitesand the conventional aerial cameras still widelyused. … a good balance of real examples with thesupporting theory. The PhotogrammetricThe PhotogrammetricThe PhotogrammetricThe PhotogrammetricThe PhotogrammetricRecordRecordRecordRecordRecord

� It is recommended as a reference manual to anyoneinvolved with aerial survey including professionalsand students… also recommended forprofessionals in related fields (for example civilengineering, geology and GIS). GeomaticaGeomaticaGeomaticaGeomaticaGeomatica

ISBN 978-184995-048-0 234 × 156 mm 274pp liberallyillustrated with a colour section £70 (+ VAT where applicable)

Everest – the Man and theMountain

J R Smith

� ... a quite encyclopedic book ... The book ... isexhaustively researched. ... This book has to bethe definitive study on Sir George Everest. ... this isunquestionably a book every library and schoolshould purchase. GeomaticaGeomaticaGeomaticaGeomaticaGeomatica

ISBN 978-1870325-72-1 softback £40

Manual of Aerial Survey –Primary Data Acquisition

available on CD soon

Roger Read and Ron Graham

� … contains everything one wants or needs to know… a wealth of information … for practitioners aswell as for researchers. The authors have to becongratulated on successfully compressing thegreat number of diverse procedures, systems andequipment into one book. GeomaticaGeomaticaGeomaticaGeomaticaGeomatica

� This should be required reading for all surveyingand engineering professionals who work withmapping... POBPOBPOBPOBPOB Magazine

� … this is a reference book that should be on everyphotogrammetrist’s bookshelf… a good mix oftheory and practical application. Journal of SpatialJournal of SpatialJournal of SpatialJournal of SpatialJournal of SpatialScienceScienceScienceScienceScience

ISBN 978-184995-124-1 234 × 156 mm 416pp liberallyillustrated with a colour section £70 (+ VAT where applicable)

Maths for Map Makers, 2nd ed.

Arthur L. Allan

� …This book continues to be an excellent text forstudents of geomatics and associated subjects. …animportant aid to revision and enhanced understanding.The Photogrammetric RecordThe Photogrammetric RecordThe Photogrammetric RecordThe Photogrammetric RecordThe Photogrammetric Record

� … an ideal course book for students of geomaticsincluding surveying, cartography and photogrammetry… Geomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics WorldGeomatics World

ISBN 978-1870325-99-8 234 × 156 mm 416pp liberallyillustrated softback £45

Principles of GeospatialSurveying

Dr. Arthur L. Allan

�… a reference book that will stand as a basicintroduction to surveying principles and practice withoutbecoming dated by technology. …an excellent referencebook for both surveying students and experiencedprofessionals. …I have no hesitation in recommendingPrinciples of Geospatial Surveying as an ideal referencebook for surveying firms, university lecturers or students.Journal of Spatial ScienceJournal of Spatial ScienceJournal of Spatial ScienceJournal of Spatial ScienceJournal of Spatial Science

�…worthwhile for every survey practice. It covers mostof the core surveying material a surveyor would haveencountered in their tertiary studies in one book. …numerous worked examples throughout the book addgreatly to its value as a reference book for any surveyor.AzimuthAzimuthAzimuthAzimuthAzimuth

ISBN 978-1904445-21-0 234 × 156 mm 472ppillustrated hardback £65

Small Format AerialPhotography

Ron Graham, Roger Read, W.S. Warner

� …this book is tremendous: a quality product at a veryreasonable price.’ ‘… [it] is full of accumulated wisdomand helpful advice.’ ‘Professional and amateur airphotographers alike could assist their product qualityand improve their efficiency from reading this book, whileteachers have a source of information that they canrecommend with confidence. ISPRS Journal of ISPRS Journal of ISPRS Journal of ISPRS Journal of ISPRS Journal ofPhotogrammetry and Remote Sensing.Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

ISBN 978-1870325-56-1 234 × 156 mm 370pp liberallyillustrated with a colour section hardback £60

The Digital Image

Ron Graham

� … It is well written and clear, its scope is very broadand there are fascinating histories and insights. ...it isa worthy addition to one’s bookshelf... Journal ofJournal ofJournal ofJournal ofJournal ofSpatial ScienceSpatial ScienceSpatial ScienceSpatial ScienceSpatial Science

ISBN 978-1904445-00-5 234 × 156 mm 192pp liberallyillustrated with a colour section softback £40


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CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Connexions – The Unseen Hand of

Tony Hunt Foreword by Sir James Dyson

Nigel Dale, Design Consultant and Writer

Tony Hunt spent the six decades ofhis professional and personal lifeinteracting with the élite in thefields of engineering, architectureand industrial design. Connexionsdemonstrates the way in which hewas able to adapt his engineeringsolutions in collaboration witharchitects in the formative stagesof the design process to findstructural solutions sympathetic to

their architectural aspirations.It examines the quest for technological advance

and Hunt’s passion for industrial and product designwhich led him to favour an industrialized component-based approach to engineering in architecture.

The results of Hunt’s contribution, and the manyprestigious commissions he received, when workingwith the generation of acclaimed architects emergingfrom the Architectural Association, the Royal Collegeof Art and from Yale University scholarships in theearly period of his career, are well-documented andpublicised. Direct comparisons with the greatEuropean and American architect engineers such asRichard Buckminster Fuller, Charles Eames, FritzHaller and Jean Prouvé are justifiably made.

Connexions also concentrates on the personal andprofessional relationships that Hunt formed during hiscareer and, by reference to past and contemporaryarchitects, engineers, industrial designers, artists,etc., the place that Tony Hunt occupies in the historyof UK design.

Contents: Disrupted early years; 1951, Festival of Britainand working for Samuely; Hunt’s historical links; The sixtiesadventure; Friends, architects and their houses; The highpoint of High-Tech; Hunt’s quest for technologicaladvance; Post-modern watershed; The Changing face ofengineering; Like minds; Hunt’s redefinition and lastinginfluence; Chronology and selected works; Bibliography;Key staff; Index

Readership: This revealing book will be of immenseinterest to all architects, engineers, lecturers and studentsin all schools of architecture and engineering.

� ...this is actually about the engineer who, working with Fosterand Rogers, was at the cutting edge of the High-Techmovement. Well illustrated, it highlights Hunt’s engineeringin the UK architectural aesthetic.’ RIBA JournalRIBA JournalRIBA JournalRIBA JournalRIBA Journal

ISBN 978-184995-030-5 240 × 170 mm 208pp liberally illustrated, fullcolour throughout softback £40

Decorative and Innovative Useof ConcreteGraham F. True, Construction Materials Consultant andExpert Witness, GFT Materials Consultancy, Dudley, UK

This is a broadly chronologicalaccount of the decorative andinnovative use of Portlandcement-based concrete.Contrary to the oft-held belief thatconcrete is a dull material that isused unimaginatively, this bookdemonstrates that it can be usedin an exciting and inspiring waywhile benefiting from being ahighly durable building material.

After tracing the decorative use of concrete backseveral thousand years, its development is followed intothe 20th century with the invention of Portland cementand its subsequent use in vast volumes. As concrete wasused more widely, it also was used more creatively andaccounts are included of some of the early exponents ofthe material such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier,Nervi, Lubetkin and Arup. The brilliance of these and otherdesigners and engineers has provided a legacy ofeconomy and form that is akin to today’s current vogue ofminimalism.

The variety of scale and form is remarkable and afterconsidering decorative processes and techniques, thebook moves into the sphere of art, demonstrating theflexibility of the material.

The book contains a wealth of illustrations, and in thelater chapters the author considers the work of selecteddesigners and then presents a large number ofexamples from around the world.

Contents: Introduction; What is decorative concrete; A briefhistory of decorative concrete; Decorative processes andtechniques; Concrete applications from around the world.Recent and future developments; Bibliography; Index

Readership: This handsome book will appeal to architects,designers and engineers whether in practice, academia orresearch and students in architecture, design and civilengineering.

� … The book stands as a source of inspiration for architects,designers and engineers. Concrete TConcrete TConcrete TConcrete TConcrete Trendsrendsrendsrendsrends

� ...the book ... is an eye opener. Designers of concrete structuresand products can benefit from using the informationprovided in this book... Civil Engineering, South AfricaCivil Engineering, South AfricaCivil Engineering, South AfricaCivil Engineering, South AfricaCivil Engineering, South Africa

� ...I think this is a useful book for designers. It has the ability toquietly inspire and inform its readers... I would definitelyrecommend to anyone with an interest in the history of thedevelopment of concrete and particularly its manufacturingprocesses... Building EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding Engineer

ISBN 978-1904445-48-7 240 × 170 mm 320pp liberally illustrated, fullcolour throughout hardback £80

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Introduction to StructuralAluminium DesignUlrich Müller

An introduction to designingstructures made from aluminiumor aluminium alloy elements. It isa ready reference to the materialproperties and behaviour ofaluminium, and its use instructural design with referencethroughout to EN 1999, Eurocode9,

�...provides a succinct coverage of allbasic aspects of the structural design ofaluminium members, joints and systems

based on the provisions of BS8118 and, more particularly,EC9. It is very clearly written, easy to follow and introducesthe reader to the background to each topic before providinga commentary on the use of the Code provisions. … make[s}structural design in aluminium more accessible to engineerswith the reasonable understanding of structural matters butwho do not need (or wish) to get distracted by more than thebasics. …it is well suited to those encountering the structuraluse of aluminium for the first time …should prove extremelyuseful to practitioners confronted with the need to designusing aluminium. Engineering StructuresEngineering StructuresEngineering StructuresEngineering StructuresEngineering Structures

ISBN 978-184995-007-7 234 × 156 mm 192pp illustratedsoftback £40

Durability of Materials andStructures in Building and CivilEngineeringedited by the late Dr. C.W. Yu, Consulting Engineer andDr. John W. Bull, Civil Engineering and Geosciences,University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

This notable book discusses thedurability of construction materialsin the context of structures and indiverse environmental conditionsand includes numerous examplesand case studies.

� …literally contains a wealth ofinformation provided by a team ofinternational experts…should be,therefore, a valuable reference documentfor all construction professionals forunderstanding the factors associated with

durability of a structure, e.g. performance of materials,durability monitoring and identification and resolution ofproblems. Building EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding Engineer

� …a comprehensive guide illustrated with many real examples,suitable for academics, architects, design and civil engineersand construction technologists alike. … a useful handbookfor practitioners and academics. CONCRETECONCRETECONCRETECONCRETECONCRETE

ISBN 978-1870325-58-5 234 × 156 mm 474pp liberally illustratedhardback £95

One Great George StreetThe Headquarters Building of theInstitution of Civil Engineers

Malcolm Dunkeld, London South Bank University

This book is the most thoroughstudy yet undertaken of theheadquarters building of theInstitution of CivilEngineers in Great George Street,London, SW1. Itconsiders how the building visuallyrepresents theauthority of the profession anddiscusses not only thearchitecture and technology of the

building but also thesocial relationships that underpin the structure.

Few headquarter buildings associated with theprofessions have been subject to serious historicalstudy; in effect they are anonymous buildings passed byeach day almost without comment. The aim of thisstudy is to show that such buildings have a story to tell,that they and their contents are more than just ‘muteobjects’ but give valuable insights into the organisationoccupying the building. The Great George Streetbuilding, which was constructed over a thirty-sevenmonth interval from 1910 to 1913, is surprisingly barelymentioned by architectural historians and received onlybriefest acknowledgement in the building press of theday. The story has relevance to all those otherprofessional associations that occupy a largeheadquarters building or council chamber and anyonewho is interested in architecture and constructionhistory.

The book contains fascinating archive material anddiscusses the technology of one of the earliest steelframe buildings in England. Furthermore it investigatessocial relationships and the role of Freemasonry in theEdwardian building world.

Contents: Introduction; Appointment of the Architect;Choosing the Builder; The Technology of the Building; TheAppearance of the Building; Grand Interior; Loose Ends;Conclusion; Bibliography. Index

Readership: the book will be of interest to anyone with aninterest in architecture, construction history and civilengineering including, of course, members of the Institutionwho wish to know more about their building.

� ...covers the planning, design and construction of the ICE’sheadquarters. ...there are some gems... One Great GeorgeStreet is about bricks and mortar and plaster and steel, butone man in particular shines through. Driving the rebuildwas Sir William White... Civil Engineering SurveyorCivil Engineering SurveyorCivil Engineering SurveyorCivil Engineering SurveyorCivil Engineering Surveyor

ISBN 978-184995-090-9240 × 170mm 224pp +16pp colour hardback £45


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Refurbishment and Repair inConstructionDavid Doran, Consultant, Civil/Structural Engineer,formerly Chief Structural Engineer, Wimpey plc, UK; withJames Douglas, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh and Richard Pratley,Architect, London

Refurbishment and repair accountfor approximately 50% of annualconstruction turnover. It is thereforeessential that practitioners andthose students who aspire to workin this sector are equipped with thebest tools to do the job. This bookproceeds logically through thereasons to consider refurbishmentand repair and offers advice onrisks, discovery, contracts,

materials, learning from the past and legal restraints.Best practice is illustrated by a series of case studies.Extensive bibliographies have been provided to assistthose with the need for further research.

Refurbishment and Repair in Construction� provides a comprehensive manual

encompassing a multitude of topics� forms an invaluable aide-mémoire for

practitioners and students alike� guides the reader through the complex maze of

demands to achieve a successful contract� is the perfect handy reference for newly-qualified

engineers

Contents: Introduction; Risks; Discovery: includingsources of information; Types of contract; Types ofconstruction: defects and potential solutions; Legalrestraints; Case studies; Appendix; Subject index

Readership: This practical handbook will be of immensevalue to practitioners, construction professionals,architects, engineers, contractors, surveyors, lecturers andstudents in these disciplines.

� This book is an excellent source of reference and gives readersa valuable insight into this important area. ... a source ofuseful information, giving sensible, practical advice andraising topics for further investigation for all buildingengineers. Building EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding Engineer

�...addresses a neglected area which accounts for approximately50% of annual construction turnover. ...covers the reasonsto consider refurbishment and repair and offers advice... Bestpractice is illustrated by a series of case studies. Extensivebibliographies assist further research. The StructuralThe StructuralThe StructuralThe StructuralThe StructuralEngineerEngineerEngineerEngineerEngineer


Practical Design of SteelStructuresKaruna Moy Ghosh, formerly Chief Structural Engineer,Kaiser Engineers, Inc. UK

This book presents practicaldesign examples and calculationsfor a multi-bay, steel-framedindustrial building under theactions of a variety of loads(travelling crane loads, dead andimposed loads and wind forces).

For the first time, engineersand students alike can appreciatethe complete design processthrough the analysis of the wholestructure and the design of

structural members, all in compliance with Eurocode 3.The text employs a step-by-step approach stating thedesign philosophy, design considerations and clarifyingthe referred clauses of the code but first considers thetheoretical background and how the structure behavesunder the actions of various loads, based upon practicaldesign and field experience.

The author considers the structure with respect toselection and availability of construction material, thecost within the scheduled construction programme andthe overall budget. In addition he examines thebuildability of the structure with regard to spacerestriction, method of construction and the geotechnicalconditions of the site.

The essence of this book is the simplicity and clarityof approach in the complete analysis of the wholestructure and the structural design of every member.

Contents: General principles and practices. Structuralanalysis and design. Design of gantry girder (memberssubjected to bi-axial bending). Design of welded and boltedconnections. Purlins and side rails, roof trusses, roofgirders, intermediate columns and horizontal roof bracings.Case study I: Analysis and design of structure of meltingshop. Case study II: Design of gable end framing systemalong row. Case study III: Design of vertical bracing systemfor wind and crane tractive forces stanchion lines A and B.Appendix

Readership: Of particular interest to practitioners in designfor steel structures and students in civil and structuralengineering.

� The book is based on Eurocode 3 and presents practical designexamples and calculations for a multi-bay, steel-framedindustrial building under the actions of a variety of loads......will prove to be valuable for practising engineers in designoffices, and students on engineering structural courses. ... avaluable asset. Building EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding Engineer

ISBN 978-1904445-92-0 240 × 170mm 224pp illustrated withdesign sketches £40


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Some Writers on ConcreteThe literature of reinforced concrete,1897–1935

Edwin A.R. Trout, Manager, Information Services, TheConcrete Society

This book is a blend of biographyand bibliography that traces theemergence and development ofthe specialist book literature onconcrete at a time when reinforcedconcrete was a new technology.From 1897, and the first completebuilding of reinforced concrete inthe UK to 1935 when the literaturemushroomed and the basic

technology was understood and codified.Some Writers on Concrete contains the

biographies of significant figures, from the UK, USAand Europe, in the development of concretetechnology and provides comprehensivebibliographical coverage of their work published inbook form. It forms a corpus of literature and engendersan understanding of the unfolding narrative of concretetheory and practice.

The emergence of specialist organisations aimingto develop the use of concrete took a similar pathover this period with the creation of bodies such asthe Concrete Institute and the Reinforced ConcreteAssociation which was founded in 1933. In the USA thepattern was the same with the establishment of thePortland Cement Association (PCA) and AmericanConcrete Institute (ACI).

The book concludes with appendixes including theparallel chronological sequences of British andAmerican titles, and a list of the main publishers.

Contents: The birth of a specialist literature, Abbreviationsand conventions, Introduction, 1902–1911: Novelty andadoption, 1912–1918: Understanding and acceptance,1919–1928: Exploration and expansion, 1929–-1935:Consolidation and codification, Appendixes: Sources,Bibliography, Chronology, Publishers, Professional Honours,Index

Readership: civil and structural engineers, students ofengineering, librarians, bibliographers, those engaged inthe concrete industry and the history of engineering andconstruction.

�This is the long-awaited companion publication to Spackman’s1962 book ‘Some Writers on Cement’, and uses the samecombination of bibliography and biography as that classictext. … it can be recommended to anyone who has an interestin the early literature on reinforced concrete and the menwho produced it. ConcreteConcreteConcreteConcreteConcrete

ISBN 978-184995-050-3 234 x 156mm 320pp illustratedhardback £50

Site Engineers Manual2nd edition

edited by David Doran, Consultant, Civil/StructuralEngineer, formerly Chief Structural Engineer, Wimpey plc,UK

The new edition of this book buildson the highly sucessful first editionwith an update where necessaryand the inclusion of a new chapterdealing with glass. The bookremains a compendium of valuablepractical engineering experiencecontributing to good workingpractice. It forms a valuable aide-mémoire and comprehensivehandbook for engineers on site and

students, providing best practice guidance. All aspectsof construction are covered from receipt of materials tocompletion of the finished project. The constructionsequence from setting out and excavation to erectionand final completion is followed and important aspectsof planning, health, safety and quality are explained. Thebook is packed with useful information, guidance andchecklists.

Contents: Foreword; Quality management; Working withthe weather; Construction plant; Setting out; Flexible roadsand other paved areas; Drains, sewers and services;Earthworks and excavations; Foundations; Mastic asphalt;Masonry; Formwork, scaffolding, falsework and façaderetention; Reinforcement; Concrete; Structural steelwork;Timber; Exterior claddings and internal finishes; Buildingengineering services; Working with glass; Health and safetyin construction; Appendix. Index

Readership: Young engineers, students and also moreexperienced engineers in construction and building, civiland structural engineering. All site managers anddesigners involved with construction projects, whatever thecontext.

� ...is undoubtedly a great success in providing a ‘one-stopinformation shop’ for site engineers. The 512 page manualis a rich and compact source of vital references, with 20chapters of practical guidance … with updated chapters onhealth and safety and new sections on glass and demolition.… Many of the topics will not have been covered during theeducation or training of engineers, yet they are vitallyimportant… is a key piece in the jigsaw for graduateengineers…is an outstanding guide for all engineers workingon sites, whether graduate or experienced, design orconstruction, local or international. I commend the work…Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringCivil EngineeringCivil EngineeringCivil Engineering

� ...provides valuable practical engineering experiencecontributing to good working practice, is a proven aide-mémoire and comprehensive handbook of best practiceguidance for engineers on site and the ideal primer andreference for students. The Structural EngineerThe Structural EngineerThe Structural EngineerThe Structural EngineerThe Structural Engineer



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Steel StructuresAnalysis and Design for Vibrations andEarthquakes

Karuna Moy Ghosh, formerly Chief Structural Engineer,Kaiser Engineers, Inc. UK

This book analyses thebehaviour of two steel framedstructures and their structuralelements subjected to complexdynamic forces under theactions of earthquake motionsand vibrations due to dynamicforces created by the effects ofan unbalanced rotating mass ofmachines. Both the completestructures and the structuralelements are analysed in

compliance with Eurocode 8 and Eurocode 3. This book considers the practical design and

detailing which engineers face in the design office andwithin construction and deals with the structure in itsentirety providing a complete picture, guiding theengineer through the full process.

The general principles and practices, designconcepts, evaluation of seismic design parameters,calculations of design base shear force in elasticanalysis, and vibration analysis are all considered beforepresentation of the calculations. The author takes thereader through the process in a simple and lucid waywith a step-by-step approach stating the designphilosophy, design considerations and clarifying thereferred clauses of the code of practice, allcomplemented by design sketches and tables.

Contents: Part I: Analysis and design of a steel framedstorage building subjected to earthquake forces. Evaluationof seismic design parameters; Specifications, rules for steelbuildings design; Load combinations of seismic action withother actions; Computation of horizontal and verticalcomponents of seismic action; Brief description;Computation of design base shear force in elastic analysis;Seismic analysis of beams, columns, and design to EC3;Analysis of portal frame with seismic forces. Part II:Analysis and design of a steel framed structure subjected tomachine vibrations; General principles and practices;Design concept; Vibration analysis; Structural analysis anddesign; Index

Readership: This book will be ideal for advancedundergraduates and postgraduates in civil and structuralengineering, practising engineers in design offices, andengineers seeking chartered status.

� … a successful attempt at providing a practical design aid topractising engineers who already have familiarity with thetopics discussed. Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering, South Africa

� … calculations are clearly presented … it will be a valuableasset’. Building EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding Engineer

ISBN 978-184995-035-0 240 × 170mm 144pp illustrated with designsketches softback £40

Structural Detailing in TimberA comparative study of British, Europeanand American codes of practice

Professor M.Y.H. Bangash, Consultant, London

A step-by-step approach to thedetailing of timber with codes ofpractice from the UK, Europe,America and Russia. It givespractical information on variousaspects of timber construction andcovers the fundamentals of drawingand drafting practices, connectionsand fastening and structuraldetailing of various timber

elements. The structures covered represent the bulk ofthe typical fabricator’s work – buildings, bridges, grid-works, shells, folded plates etc. The book is liberallyillustrated with drawings and many detailing sheets, thelatter linked to international codes of practice.

Readership: A primary information and reference sourcefor designers, draughtsmen, detailers, fabricators andanyone interested in structural timber. Engineers,architects, surveyors, and contractors will find the bookuseful for daily practice and reference.

ISBN 978-1870325-53-0 297 × 210mm 224pp liberally illustrated withdiagrams and design drawings hardback £95

Self-Compacting ConcreteProf. Geert De Schutter, Department of StructuralEngineering, Ghent University, Belgium; Prof. Peter J.M.Bartos, Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering, University ofPaisley, UK, Dr. Peter Domone, University College London,UK and Mr. John Gibbs, European Ready Mixed ConcreteOrganisation (ERMCO), Brussels, Belgium

This comprehensive book coversthe basic principles and underlyingscientific theory with practicaladvice for production of SCC,illustrated by practical case studiesand applications includingcompleted projects showing thepotential benefits of the newtechnology in practice.

� Endorsed by RILEM, theInternational Union of Laboratories

and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems andStructures

� This is a well-presented and written text book. … an excellentbook documenting SCC and providing strong practicaladvice. Well worth having as a reference text. CONCRETECONCRETECONCRETECONCRETECONCRETE

� …provides essential information on the subject… [it] will beessential reading for many in the construction industrywhether from the perspective of the site operator, the designengineer or the architect. Building EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding Engineer

ISBN 978-1904445-30-2 234 × 156mm 312pp liberally illustratedhardback £85


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Principles and Practice ofTesting in Constructionedited by Clive Cockerton, Associate, GB GeotechnicsLimited, Garston, UK and David Doran, Consultant, London

� ...this is an informative reference book, recommended readingfor Building Engineers looking for guidance as to whyreliable testing regimes are necessary and who shouldundertake them. Building EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding EngineerBuilding Engineer

ISBN 978-1870325-22-6 234 × 156 mm 200pp illustrated with a coloursection hardback £60

Testing of Ceramics inConstructionedited by Geoff Edgell, Head, Ceram BuildingTechnology, Stoke-on-Trent, UK and Visiting Professor,Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK

� …It is likely to be the reference handbook for decades. A copyshould be in the library of every engineering and architecturalpractice active in the field of ceramic masonry. ClayClayClayClayClayTTTTTechnologyechnologyechnologyechnologyechnology

� …a wonderful volume …it is essential reading. This veryvaluable book is a must for people involved in decipheringstandards for bricks and interpreting test results. …Therehas been nothing like this available in the USA since …1950.Brickyard RoadBrickyard RoadBrickyard RoadBrickyard RoadBrickyard Road


A Particle of Clay: The Biography of

Alec Skempton, Civil Engineer

Judith Niechcial

� …provides an excellent history, not onlyof the man himself, but also of theemergence and development of soilmechanics in the UK and internationally.Geotechnical & Geological Engin-Geotechnical & Geological Engin-Geotechnical & Geological Engin-Geotechnical & Geological Engin-Geotechnical & Geological Engin-eeringeeringeeringeeringeering

ISBN 978-1870325-84-4 234 × 156 mm224pp illustrated hardback £40

Basic Environmental andEngineering GeologyProfessor F.G.Bell, Research Associate, BGS, UK

This book exemplifies the vital role ofenvironmental geology andgeological processes inunderstanding the physicalenvironment and the fundamentalimportance of engineering geology inour modern world, particularly theinfrastructure, whether it befoundations, routeways or reservoirs.It provides a wealth of practical

examples and a comprehensive reading list.

Contents: Basic geology; Geology and planning; Naturalgeohazards; Water resources; Soil and the environment;Mining and the environment; Waste, contamination and theenvironment; Land evaluation and site assessment;Engineering aspects of soils and rocks; Geology andconstruction materials; Geology and construction

� …Selected as an Outstanding Academic Title for2009 by Choice, ACRL Journals, USA

� … an excellent source of material for practitioners and post-graduates training to become engineering andenvironmental geologists. … I liked this book for its wealthof detail and totally logical structure. …it would provide avery good reference book… …I do think practitioners … willenjoy reading this book as it will reinforce their ownexperiences … and provide insights into those aspects ofthe subject where they have yet to work. Quarterly JournalQuarterly JournalQuarterly JournalQuarterly JournalQuarterly Journalof Engineering Geology and Hydrogeologyof Engineering Geology and Hydrogeologyof Engineering Geology and Hydrogeologyof Engineering Geology and Hydrogeologyof Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology


CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Carbonate Sediments andRocks

Dr. C.J.R. Braithwaite, Division ofEarth Sciences, University ofGlasgow, UK

� ... I would recommend this book … [it]provides a very good review of carbonaterocks. Quarterly Journal of EngineeringQuarterly Journal of EngineeringQuarterly Journal of EngineeringQuarterly Journal of EngineeringQuarterly Journal of EngineeringGeology & HydrogeologyGeology & HydrogeologyGeology & HydrogeologyGeology & HydrogeologyGeology & Hydrogeology

ISBN 978-1870325-39-4 240 × 170 mm196pp liberally illustrated 20pp colour section

hardback £40

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Basic Principles of Plates and SlabsISBN 978-1870325-44-8 hardback £45

Eminent Civil EngineersISBN 978-1870325-92-9 softback £35

Learning from Construction FailuresISBN 978-1870325-63-9 hardback £70

Off-site FabricationISBN 978-1870325-77-6 hardback £60

Sprayed ConcreteISBN 978-1870325-01-1 hardback £60

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Cores and Core Logging forGeoscientists 2nd edition

Graham A. Blackbourn, Director and Consultant,Blackbourn Geoconsulting, Edinburgh, Scotland

A new edition that brings thesubject up-to-date. Logging andinterpretation are dealt with indetail, and emphasis is laidthroughout on those features mostimportant to the economicaldevelopment of geologicalresources.

� … a valuable addition to the library ofany practising geologist or geoscientist.

…this is an impressive little book that presents practical,sensible guidance on an important topic for several branchesof applied geoscience – all based on actual rather thanacademic experience. I have no hesitation in recommendingits purchase to all geologists and geoscientists, but mostespecially to those who are just starting their professionalcareers, for whom the book will long remain a trustedcompanion. GeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientist

ISBN 978-184995-067-1 240 × 170 mm 160pp illustrated with acolour section softback £35

Engineering GeomorphologyTheory and Practice

Prof. P.G. Fookes, Consulting Engineering Geologist, UK;Dr. Mark Lee, Consulting Engineering Geomorphologist,York, UK and Prof. J. Griffiths, School of Earth, Oceanand Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth, UK

The first book to cover the topic as adistinct discipline and of paramountimportance to practitioners andstudents. it includes basic conceptsthat underpin the causes,mechanisms and consequences oflandform change. It then considershow the land surface works in thecontext of wetland, flatland, hills,mountains, rivers and coasts; and the

techniques that are available to the engineeringgeomorphologist in the field, laboratory, office and in thevarious forms of remote sensing. Each succinct chapter ispacked with vital information, diagrams, tables andreferences.

� …handy source that brings together a wealth of basicdata…really does belong on the office shelf where it will soonbecome very well thumbed. Quarterly Journal ofQuarterly Journal ofQuarterly Journal ofQuarterly Journal ofQuarterly Journal ofEngineering Geology and HydrogeologyEngineering Geology and HydrogeologyEngineering Geology and HydrogeologyEngineering Geology and HydrogeologyEngineering Geology and Hydrogeology

ISBN 978-1904445-38-8 297 × 210 mm 312pp profusely illustrated,with a colour section softback £50

Geomorphology for Engineersedited by Prof. P.G. Fookes, Consulting EngineeringGeologist, UK; Dr. Mark Lee, Consulting EngineeringGeomorphologist, York, UK and Dr. G. Milligan, Director,Geotechnical Consulting Group, London

A comprehensive worldwide view ofgeomorpholgy for engineers andothers on the near-surfaceengineering problems associatedwith the various landscapes.

� ...The book is a ‘must’ for practitioners...Engineering GeologyEngineering GeologyEngineering GeologyEngineering GeologyEngineering Geology

� ‘...It really is a masterpiece and I am sureit will serve the industry well for many yearsto come’. Professor J. Atkinson, CityUniversity, London

� …truly excellent expositions on their subject. …excellent andhugely informative book. It should appeal to anyone involvedin engineering geology or geotechnical engineering, andcomes highly recommended. GeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientist

� …all geotechnical engineers should have a copy of this bookon their bookshelf. GéotechniqueGéotechniqueGéotechniqueGéotechniqueGéotechnique

� …every chapter contains worthwhile information which willhelp practitioners understand and anticipate groundconditions and it is an excellent book to browse. AustralianAustralianAustralianAustralianAustralianGeomechanicsGeomechanicsGeomechanicsGeomechanicsGeomechanics

� …excellent value for money… a must for all professionals in thegeo-world… a must-have for any libraries who are seriousin supporting any geo-professional. Geology TGeology TGeology TGeology TGeology Todayodayodayodayoday

ISBN 978-1870325-03-5 240 ×170 mm 874pp over 600 illustrationshardback £120

Ground Gas HandbookSteve Wilson, Technical Director, EPG Limited, Warrington,UK; Geoff Card, Chairman, Card Geotechnics Limited,Aldershot, UK; and Sarah Haines, Independent Consultant

This vital handbook providespractical guidance to engineers,regulators and designers aboutassessing ground gas risk and thedesign of appropriate protectionmeasures.

� … an excellent resource for aprofessional working in the field ofcontaminated land and who is oftenconfronted with situations where the risksof ground gas have to be considered. …gives an excellent overview … theintroductory chapters … are highly

recommended for someone just starting in the field or as abrush up of old knowledge. Ingeokring NewsletterIngeokring NewsletterIngeokring NewsletterIngeokring NewsletterIngeokring Newsletter

� … it is difficult to imagine that other authors could have produceda ‘better’ fit … for information and guidance… Receptivereaders will take considerable benefit from the book.Environmental & Engineering Geology

ISBN 978-1904445-68-5 234 × 156 mm 192pp liberally illustratedwith a colour section hardback £65

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Investigation, Remediation andProtection of Land ResourcesProfessor Dieter D. Genske, Consultant, Switzerland

This book addresses the fundamentalscience and engineering of landdegradation and rehabilitation from amultidisciplinary perspective. Overthree parts it covers: natural groundprofiles, soil science and theunderlying geology, the functions ofnatural ground and groundengineering properties; basicmechanisms of ground degradation,

erosion, chemical degradation and physical degradation;and finally remediation, with strategies and techniques toinvestigate the ground and remediation measures.

Readership: Professionals and students in regional andurban planning, environmental and geotechnicalengineering, soil and environmental science and theinvestigation and remediation of contaminated land.

� …represents a good point to start … for those who are or willbe in the position to act directly on the land. It bridges the gapbetween different subjects, different technical and scientificknowledge. Engineering GeologyEngineering GeologyEngineering GeologyEngineering GeologyEngineering Geology

� ...a ‘reader-friendly’ approach. It provides clear explanations…describes the problems … valuable backgroundinformation… A wide selection of case studies… the authorhas excelled in selecting them and giving symptomaticexamples… Land Contamination and ReclamationLand Contamination and ReclamationLand Contamination and ReclamationLand Contamination and ReclamationLand Contamination and Reclamation

ISBN 978-1870325-87-5 234 × 156 mm 304pp over 200 illustrationshardback £60

Manual of Soil LaboratoryTesting 3rd ed. Vol. 1: Soil Classification

and Compaction Tests

K.H. Head, Independent Consultant, Cobham, UK

The essential manual for all thoseinvolved in the testing of soils,covering the basic tests for theclassification and compactioncharacteristics of engineering soils.

Procedures are fully explainedand each test is broken down intosimple stages with each step clearlydescribed. The book has manyexamples of calculation and

graphical presentations of typical results. The reporting oftest data is also explained. Information on goodtechniques, laboratory safety, the calibration ofmeasuring instruments, essential checks on equipment,and laboratory accreditation are all included.

Contents: Scope and general requirements; Moisturecontent and index tests; Density and particle density;

Particle size; Chemical tests; Compaction tests;Description of soils; Appendix: Units, nomenclature andlaboratory equipment; Index

Readership: Professionals, academics and students ingeotechnical engineering; consulting engineers;geotechnical laboratory supervisors and technicians.

� ...should be an essential reference for all engineers andtechnicians who carry out soil testing... I thoroughlyrecommend it to anyone who has not come across previouseditions. It is very clear in its descriptions of the tests and easyto read. Australian Geomechanics


Manual of Soil LaboratoryTesting 3rd ed. Vol. 2: Permeability,

Shear Strength and Compressibility Tests

K. H. Head and Roger Epps, Consultants, UK

This is the second volume of threeproviding a comprehensive workingmanual for the laboratory testing ofsoils for civil engineering purposes.

The book contains all the newprocedural information and thelatest requirements for calibration ofequipment and measuring devices,together with the significance ofquality assurance based onrecognised laboratory accreditation

to ISO/IEC 17025. Descriptions of test methods arecomplemented by numerical examples to illustrate themethods for recording test data, making calculations,presenting graphical plots and deriving test results.Fundamental principles are explained, whereappropriate and guidance is given where experiencehas shown that difficulties may be encountered. Theimportance of good techniques, essential checks on testequipment and laboratory safety are all emphasised.

Contents: Equipment and laboratory practice; Preparationof test specimens; Permeability and erodibility tests;California bearing ratio test; Direct shear tests; Undrainedcompression tests; Oedometer consolidation tests;Appendix. Index

Readership: Professionals, academics and students ingeotechnical engineering; consulting engineers;geotechnical laboratory supervisors and technicians.

� … the authors have succeeded in making what can seem adaunting subject readily accessible and easy to understand.This particular publication has always been a valuable aide-mémoire to all serious geotechnical testing laboratories andthe updated version should continue to act as the definitivereference for years to come. Proceedings of the ICE,Proceedings of the ICE,Proceedings of the ICE,Proceedings of the ICE,Proceedings of the ICE,Geotechnical EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

ISBN 978-1904445-69-2 234 x 156 mm 512pp liberally illustratedhardback £110


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Restoration and Recovery:Regenerating land and communities

available on CD

Dr Howard Fox and Dr Heather Moore, both School ofScience, University of Derby, UK

The 8th International Conference ofthe Bristish Land ReclamationSociety, addresses current issues inthe restoration and regeneration ofbrownfield sites and focuses on thetechnical aspects of landrestoration and regenerationincluding planning and communityinvolvement in the successfulenvironmental, economic and

social recovery of such sites.Topics covered include: The economics of restoration

and recovery; Land use planning and regeneration;Legislation and land reclamation; Communityengagement in regeneration; Tackling contamination;Mine water treatment; Ecological restoration; Dealingwith invasive species; Innovative techniques;Restoration of difficult sites and Interacting withindustrial heritage

ISBN 978-184995-086-2 240 × 170 mm 352pp liberally illustrated£80 (+VAT where applicable)

Rudolph Glossop and the Rise ofGeotechnologyEdited by Ronald E. Williams

Rudolph Glossop made a uniquecontribution to the earlydevelopment of geotechnicalengineering and engineeringgeology and this volume presents afascinating and revealingperspective through extracts frompersonal diaries, letters and journals.

Ron Williams has painstakinglypieced together a fascinatingaccount of the life and career of an

outstanding engineer, and has painted a vivid portrait ofRudolph Glossop the man and his achievements.

� This delightful book... These memoirs are written with a wryhumour and keen sense of observation of people and nature.His humanity and intelligence in planning work camps forAfrican miners in such a way as to minimise disease comethrough clearly. Canadian Geotechnical JournalCanadian Geotechnical JournalCanadian Geotechnical JournalCanadian Geotechnical JournalCanadian Geotechnical Journal

ISBN 978-184995-021-3 234 × 156mm 304pp 60 b/w photos anddiagrams hardback £50

Soil and Rock Descriptionin Engineering Practice

David Norbury, Consultant; Director, D R Norbury Ltd.,Reading, UK

The book provides thoroughpractical guidance for thosecarrying out engineering geologicallogging of soil and rock samplesand exposures. Information on thecurrent systematic and codifiedapproach and its use are laid out indetail to ensure the defineddescriptors are used consistently,rendering mistakes less likely and

communication from field to design more successful.The practitioner is thus able to record and present

features of the ground from the exposure in such a way as toconvey a field presence to subsequent users of the data. Thisis important as field logs provide the only record of theground that is available to the designer and contractor laterin the construction process.

Contents: Preface; Definitions; Introduction; History ofdescription in codification; Systematic description; Thedescription of materials; Relative density and strength;Structure, fabric and texture; Colour; Secondary andtertiary fractions; Geological formation; Weathering;Discontinuity logging; Fracture state recording; Low densitysoils; Made ground; Classification schemes; Thedescription process – boreholes; The description process– field exposures; Appendix; References; Bibliography;Index

Readership: geologists, geotechnical/ground engineersor anyone involved with ground investigations, fromcommissioning to interpretation.

� …This is a very thorough book and is well-presented andprinted, with clear tables, helpful thumbnail photographsand figures and text boxes containing tips and exampledescriptions. It is aimed at the doers and the reviewers. …The book covers all the new requirements linked to Eurocode7. … Buy this book. GeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientistGeoscientist

� …Soil and rock description is the core of the engineeringgeologist’s professional specialism and this book will helpboth the practitioner and their colleagues and clients benefitfrom objective and consistent descriptions. …is essentialreading for anyone involved in the technical aspects of sitecharacterisation – whether for risk assessment or remediation.JISCMail Forum book of the month, June, 2010

� …It is crammed full of tables, figures, photographs, all in all anauthoritative text. Who to recommend the book to? Well justabout everybody who in any way is active in site investigationor on courses on the subject …not only in the UK but moreor less worldwide. The book is authoritative; it is a referencebook. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and theBulletin of Engineering Geology and theBulletin of Engineering Geology and theBulletin of Engineering Geology and theBulletin of Engineering Geology and theEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironmentEnvironment

ISBN 978-1904445-65-4 240 × 170mm 304pp numerous illustrationsand tables colour throughout hardback £85


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Decommissioning andRadioactive Waste ManagementA. Rahman, Nuclear Safety Consultants Limited

A detailed treatment of the issuesassociated with these processessuitable as a text book for graduate/post-graduate and training courses,and a reference for anyone workingwith decommissioning projects andradioactive waste managementpractices.

Although decommissioning isperceived as dismantling anddemolition of existing facilities, the

book demonstrates that there is much more to it withchallenging technical issues to face.

Contents: Radiation Science Radiation; Biological Effects ofRadiation; Radiological Protection; Statistical Methods.Decommissioning Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities;Regulatory Aspects; Safety Aspects; Financial Aspects of aDecommissioning Project; Project Management; Planning forDecommissioning; Site/Facility Characterisation;Environmental Impact Assessment and BPEO;Decontamination Techniques; Dismantling Techniques; CaseHistories and Lessons Learnt. Radioactive WasteManagement Radioactive Waste Classification andInventory; Regulatory Aspects in Radioactive WasteManagement; Treatment and Conditioning of RadioactiveWaste; Storage and Transportation of Radioactive Waste;Radioactive Waste Disposal. In addition, there are a numberof Appendices covering aspects such as the NDAmanagement provision, Institutional and RegulatoryFramework and Standards in some of the EU member states.

� …this book provides a wealth of information for anyone whocould benefit from a comprehensive overview of the subject,whether already involved in this sector or studying with theintention to join. With the current status of energy suppliesand climate concerns, this is indeed a timely book. NuclearNuclearNuclearNuclearNuclearFutureFutureFutureFutureFuture

ISBN 978-1904445-45-6 234 × 156 mm cased 460pp illustrated £70

Ceramics Processing inMicrotechnologyEdited by Dr. H.-J. Ritzhaupt-Kleissl, Institute forMaterials Research (IMF III), Karlsruhe, Germany; andAssoc. Professor Per Johander, Senior Researcher,Swerea-IVF, Mölndal, Sweden

An overview of the status ofprocessing of ceramic materials inmicrotechnology . It deals withmicro manufacturing andapplications of ceramic materialsfrom design, through materialdevelopment and synthesis, tomicroforming, thermal processingand metrology strategies,including characterization, qualitycontrol and the dependence of

properties upon processing and microstructure.

Readership: Anyone with an interest in ceramics,particularly at the micro and nano scale; scientists andtechnologists in materials science and technology, processengineering, micro systems and nanotechnology

ISBN 978-1904445-84-5 240 × 170 mm 352pp over 200 illustrationshardback £95

4M 2008 4th International Conferenceon Multi-Material Micro Manufacture

Edited by Stefan Dimov, Deputy Director of theManufacturing Engineering Centre, Cardiff University, UKand Wolfgang Menz, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Institut für Sozialforschung Frankfurt, Germany

The fourth annual conference ofthe 4M Network of Excellence(www.4m-net.org) included 74papers with 4 keynotecontributions and more than 200authors from 16 countries and 46organisations . This resultingvolume details the state-of-the-art regarding numerous aspectsof advanced micro technologieswith respect to a wide range of

materials, and the development of new productionplatforms for micro systems-based products.

Readership: This volume will be of interest to all engineersand scientists, whether in academia or industry, working inthe field of nanotechnology and micro manufacture

ISBN 978-1904445-76-0 275 × 205mm hardback liberally illustrated348pp plus CD £150

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4M 2007 3rd International Conference onMulti-Material Micro Manufacture

ISBN 978-1904445-53-1 £150

Innovative ProductionMachines and Systems5th I*PROMS Virtual InternationalConference, 6–17 July, 2009

Edited by D.T. Pham, E.E.Eldukhri and A.J. Soroka,Manufacturing EngineeringCentre, Cardiff University, UK

The fifth of a series of online, web-based conferences organised bythe EU-funded I*PROMSNetwork of Excellence. Itattracted over 200 authors from

MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

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Introduction to MolecularMotion in PolymersRichard A. Pethrick, Research Professor, Department ofPure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde,Glasgow, UK, Taweechai Amornsakchai, AssociateProfessor, Department of Chemistry, Mahidol University,Thailand and Alastair M. North, Visiting Professor,Mahidol University, Thailand

A valuable primer that explains howmolecular movement isdetermined by chemical structure,then how the motion controls thephysical and technologicalproperties of polymer materials.The reader is thus introduced to theconcepts and the connections withcausative chemical structure onthe one hand and resulting bulkphysical and technological

behaviour on the other by means of a non-mathematical,molecularly-based approach.

The book integrates polymer chemistry with polymerphysics and polymer engineering. This interdisciplinarytreatment is applied to the mechanical properties ofplastics and rubbers, the morphology of a bulk material(which also affects physical behaviour), glasses andrubbers, electrical behaviour, and in particular dielectricor insulation uses. Also covered is acoustic behaviour,photo-properties and diffusion phenomena. Emphasisis placed on the way that time, temperature and

frequency relationships apply in a similar way to all thesephenomena.

Contents: Introduction; Chemical structure of polymers;Molecular motion in polymers; The glass to rubber transition;The glass state; Crystallinity; The rubber state; The liquid/meltstate; Drawing and fracture; Dynamic mechanical relaxation;Acoustic (ultrasonic) relaxation; Dielectric relaxation;Photophysics of polymers (excited state relaxation);Conductivity in polymer systems; Diffusion in polymers;Methods of studying molecular motion

� …a highly readable introduction to molecular motion … willhelp students grasp the basic principles of polymer behaviour… fills an important gap in making accessible an importantsubject that lies at the boundary between chemistry, physicsand materials science. Chemistry WorldChemistry WorldChemistry WorldChemistry WorldChemistry World

ISBN 978-184995-008-4 240 × 170 mm224pp softback over 150 illustrations £45

some 20 countries across five continents. There were 6000registered delegates and guests from 110 countriesparticipated, making it a truly global phenomenon.

The volume focuses on intelligent engineering androbotics, and also the growing interest expressed in beesalgorithms. This volume of almost 70 papers is a valuablestate of the technology review, enabling engineers andapplied scientists to appreciate developments andpotential in a number of exciting and emerging fields.

Readership: This volume provides a timely insight into thesubject for engineers and applied scientists in the field ofmanufacturing, manufacturing technology, robotics,product automation and control, nanotechnology andmicro-manufacture. It also provides leading edge data forresearchers in these subjects.

ISBN 978-184995-006-0 275 × 205mm hardback illustrated480pp plus CD £150

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Innovative Production Machines and Systems 2008

ISBN 978-1904445-81-4 £150

Innovative Production Machines and Systems 2007

ISBN 978-1904445-52-4 £150

Polymer Science andTechnology for Engineers andScientistsRichard A. Pethrick, Research Professor, Department ofPure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde,Glasgow, UK

This book gives a practical insightinto the factors which influence theperformance of a polymer orcomposite allowing informedselections to be made. It resultsfrom thirty years of teachingpolymer science and technology toengineers and scientists andprovides a solid foundation for moreadvanced study.

The book complements introductory courses onpolymers and composites, but also containsspecialist material on the chemistry and physics ofpolymers appropriate for scientists seeking a generalknowledge of polymer science. The production ofarticles from thermoplastics and thermoset resins isconsidered with respect to the vital issue offabrication method and a broad appreciation of theuse and application of polymers is provided byconsidering polymers as adhesives, in medicalapplications and in semiconductor circuits.

Readership: This book is for engineers and scientists whodo not necessarily have a background in chemistry orphysics. As such it will suit students in engineeringmaterials, polymer science, polymer technology, generalengineering; chemistry and physics concerned withpolymers, and materials and biomaterials. It will also helpengineers in these disciplines to appreciate the range andvariety of polymers and composites which can be used tosolve engineering problems.

ISBN 978-1904445-40-1 240 × 170 mm380pp softback over 200 illustrations £40

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FUEL AND ENERGY SCIENCE FUEL AND ENERGY SCIENCE FUEL AND ENERGY SCIENCE

Dictionary of Energy and FuelsClifford Jones, Reader in Engineering, University ofAberdeen, UK and Nigel Russell, Lecturer in Chemicaland Process Engineering, University of Sheffield, UK

This comprehensive new dictionarycomprises over 1300 definitions toprovide an extremely useful ready-reference work on solid, liquid andgaseous fuels, including informationon the scenes of production of manyfuels, such as major coal reservesand large oil and gas fields.

Readership: This easy-to-usedictionary will be of great value to

undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals in fueltechnology, industrial chemistry, chemical and mechanicalengineering and whenever a ready-reference on energyand fuels is required.

� …A staggeringly wide range of definitions is on offer. …A list ofsome fifty references, a table of fuel-related units andconversion factors… round off the volume. …a usefuldictionary in a compact format which should satisfy thoserequiring a one-stop shop of information… The casual readerwith an interest in the subject would also benefit… FuelFuelFuelFuelFuel

ISBN 978-1904445-44-9 129 × 198 mm 368pp softback £16.99

Dictionary of Fire ProtectionEngineeringClifford Jones, Reader in Engineering, University ofAberdeen, UK

A broad yet detailed coverage of themajor aspects of fire engineering thatincludes such topics as fireextinguishers, flame-retardants andfire fighting and appliances fromselected manufacturers around theworld. Information is included onselected accidental fires, both recentand historical which caused seriousloss of life.

Fire safety products are an integral part of the subjectand trade names therefore feature in the book whereapplicable. Scientific and engineering details of theproducts have been obtained and the author has paidclose attention to the underlying physics and chemistryand some of the topics are complemented bycalculations.

Readership: students and academics in departmentswhere fire engineering features. In addition, the book willform a useful reference to professionals in the field.

� …a fascinating book. It contains the technical terms of theprofession that one would expect to find in such a tome. Butit is also a mini-encyclopedia of… and other informationrelevant to fire safety science/engineering … interesting to

all, notably valuable to veteran practitioners…Congratulations to Prof. Jones for such a fascinatingcompendium! Journal of Fire Sciences

ISBN 978-1904445-86-9 129 × 198 mm 304pp softback£16.99

Dictionary of Oil and GasProductionClifford Jones, Reader in Engineering, University ofAberdeen, UK

� It is truly impressive how much information has been condensedinto these pages … We shall certainly make use of it in thefuture. From the Foreword by Professor Vida Sharifi and DrMartin Pitt, University of Sheffield

This dictionary provides a synthesisof information currently available butonly in a diverse array of sources.Through judicious choice and carefulscrutiny the author has gatheredtogether a very handy ready-reference in the same style as hiscompanion volumes on this page.

Entries are focused and linkedwith each other so as to provide a

good degree of comprehensiveness. Commercialproducts, including those for oil well maintenance, arefeatured and information on the web from suppliers isexpanded by drawing on the physics and chemistry ofhow such products work.

Readership: The book will be useful to persons in the oiland gas industry and also to students undertakingcourses on oil and gas. Consulting engineers concernedwith oil and gas matters will also find it of value.

� …provides a synthesis of currently available information froma wide range of sources. …contains much close engineeringreasoning and some related calculations. The book will beuseful to oil and gas industry professionals, studentsundertaking oil and gas courses, as well as consultingengineers and policymakers. Petroleum ReviewPetroleum ReviewPetroleum ReviewPetroleum ReviewPetroleum Review

ISBN 978-184995-047-3 129 × 198 mm 296pp softback £18.99

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ISBN 978-1870325-48-6 softback £10.99

The Principles of Thermal SciencesISBN 978-1870325-18-9 softback £18.99

Topics in Environmental and Safety Aspects ofCombustion Technology

ISBN 978-1870325-66-0 softback £18.99

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4M 2008 4th International Conference on Multi-Material Micro Manufacture 18

Airborne and Terrestrial Laser Scanning 5A Particle of Clay 14A Practical Guide to Facilities Management 3Applications of 3D Measurement from Images 6Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology 14Basic Principles of Plates and Slabs 14Behaviour and Management of European Ungulates IFCCarbonate Sediments and Rocks 14Ceramics Processing in Microtechnology 18Close Range Photogrammetry and Machine Vision 7Close Range Photogrammetry: Principles, Techniques and Applications 6Connexions 9Cores and Core Logging for Geoscientists, 2nd edition 15Darwin in Scotland IFCDatums and Map Projections, 2nd edition 7Decommissioning and Radioactive Waste Management 18Decorative and Innovative Use of Concrete 9Design of Liquid Retaining Concrete Structures 3rd ed. 1Dictionary of Energy and Fuels 20Dictionary of Fire Protection Engineering 20Dictionary of Oil and Gas Production 20Digital Aerial Survey: Theory and Practice 8Durability of Materials and Structures in Building and Civil Engineering 10Eminent Civil Engineers 14Engineering Geomorphology: Theory and Practice 15Everest – the Man and the Mountain 8Geomorphology for Engineers 15Ground Gas Handbook 15High Resolution Optical Satellite Imagery 7Hydrocarbon Process Safety 2nd ed 1Innovative Production Machines and Systems 07 19Innovative Production Machines and Systems 08 19Innovative Production Machines and Systems 09 18Introduction to Molecular Motion in Polymers 19Introduction to Structural Aluminium Design 10Investigation, Remediation and Protection of Land Resources 16

Index of titles

Landscape and Garden Design: Lessons from History 4Learning from Construction Failures 14Logging the Chalk 2Manual of Aerial Survey: Primary Data Acquisition 8Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, 3rd edition, Volume 1 16Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, 3rd edition, Volume 2 16Manual of Soil Laboratory Testing, 3rd edition, Volume 3 2Maths for Map Makers, 2nd edition 8Numerical Exercises in Fire Protection Engineering 20Numerical Exercises on Heat Transfer 20Off-site Fabrication 14One Great George Street 10Polymer Science and Technology for Engineers and Scientists 19Practical Design of Steel Structures 11Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction 14Principles of Geospatial Surveying 8Refurbishment and Repair in Construction 11Restoration and Recovery: Regenerating land and communities 17Rudolph Glossop and the Rise of Geotechnology 17Self-Compacting Concrete 13Self Portrait – The Eyes Within 3Severe Plastic Deformation Technology 4Site Engineers Manual, 2nd edition 12Small Format Aerial Photography 8Soil and Rock Description in Engineering Practice 17Some Writers on Concrete 12Sprayed Concrete 14Steel Structures: Analysis and Design for Vibrations and Earthquakes 13Structural Detailing in Timber 13Testing of Ceramics in Construction 14The Digital Image 8The Principles of Thermal Sciences 20Topics in Environmental and Safety Aspects of Combustion Technology 20Windfarm Visualisation 5

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