Building Additions in Steel

The steel industry provides much of the material basis for modern civilisation. Although its end products are numerous, the largest sector of the industry is involved in the produc...

This chapter describes major structures built from 1897 to 1910, many of which used heavier fireproof jackets around steel frames, mandated by new codes. The 1893 Chicago Building ...

State building and democratization in Africa rarely attract the attention they deserve. Few have grappled with the relationship between state building (nation-building) and democra...

Description These 17 papers were presented on June 25 and 26, 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto Canada after the regular ASTM C24 meeting. The theme of this symp...

Description Contains information on the latest state-of-the-art technology in steel forgings research. 25 comprehensive, peer-reviewed papers from the world's leadin...

Scope This procedure describes a method for evaluating the primary qualifications of industrial/marine painting contractors and defines a minimum standard for qua...

Description Get 20 peer-reviewed papers from international building experts from both the public and private sectors. This book includes the latest re...

Description Twenty-five peer-reviewed papers provide the latest scientific research in the building and construction industry for all aspects of sealant and adhes...