Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials
State-of-the-art coverage of biomimetics, as applied to a variety of fields Reviews biomimetic approaches for developing new forms and construction principles in architecture Offers examples from design of tribological surfaces to translation of natural auditory coding strategie…
The objective of this¡book is to fill some of the gaps¡in the existing engineering codes and standards related to soil dynamics, concerning issues in earthquake engineering and ground vibrations, by using formulas and hand calculators. The usefulness and accuracy of the simple a…
The book presents the underlying theories of the different approaches for modeling cracking of concrete and provides a critical survey of the state-of-the-art in computational concrete mechanics. It covers a broad spectrum of topics related to modeling of cracks, including conti…
Green roofs -- the ultimate in sustainable building practices -- continue to generate enormous interest and enthusiasm among architects, landscape designers, and urban planners. Increasingly strict stormwater regulations and the appeal of LEED-related projects have also boosted …