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Home Inspection Handbook

By: John E. Traister

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Solid information on what you need to inspect: building sites and landscaping, foundations, structures, roofing, chimneys and flues, interior and exterior finishes, electrical systems, HVAC systems, and plumbing systems.

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330

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Craftsman Book Company

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ISBN 10

1572180463

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9781572180468

Truck Company Operations

By: John Mittendorf

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Truck Company Operations

By: John Mittendorf

Author John Mittendorf has completely rewritten his best-selling book, Truck Company Operations, a must-have for all firefighters who are assigned to the truck and who have responsibilities for the truck on the fireground. The new second edition covers the many aspects, tasks, and functions of a truck company, and contains new and expanded information related to search, reading a building, reading smoke, the Ten Commandments of truck company operations, operating truck apparatus, and more--all from a truck company perspective.

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PennWell Books

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ISBN 10

1593702183

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9781593702182

Design of Steel Structures to Eurocodes

By: Ioannis Vayas,John Ermopoulos,George Ioannidis

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Design of Steel Structures to Eurocodes

By: Ioannis Vayas,John Ermopoulos,George Ioannidis

This textbook describes the rules for the design of steel and composite building structures according to Eurocodes, covering the structure as a whole, as well as the design of individual structural components and connections. It addresses the following topics: the basis of design in the Eurocodes framework; the loads applied to building structures; the load combinations for the various limit states of design and the main steel properties and steel fabrication methods; the models and methods of structural analysis in combination with the structural imperfections and the cross-section classification according to compactness; the cross-section resistances when subjected to axial and shear forces, bending or torsional moments and to combinations of the above; component design and more specifically the design of components sensitive to instability phenomena, such as flexural, torsional and lateral-torsional buckling (a section is devoted to composite beams); the design of connections and joints executed by bolting or welding, including beam to column connections in frame structures; and alternative configurations to be considered during the conceptual design phase for various types of single or multi-storey buildings, and the design of crane supporting beams. In addition, the fabrication and erection procedures, as well as the related quality requirements and the quality control methods are extensively discussed (including the procedures for bolting, welding and surface protection). The book is supplemented by more than fifty numerical examples that explain in detail the appropriate procedures to deal with each particular problem in the design of steel structures in accordance with Eurocodes. The book is an ideal learning resource for students of structural engineering, as well as a valuable reference for practicing engineers who perform designs on basis of Eurocodes.

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627

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Springer

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ISBN 10

3319954741

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9783319954745

Topics in Radio Technology, Applications, Techniques and Countermeasures in WWII and Early Cold War

By: John Guntharp

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Topics in Radio Technology, Applications, Techniques and Countermeasures in WWII and Early Cold War

By: John Guntharp

Why: To provide selected examples of World War II and early Cold War events, operations, procedures, systems, and equipment related to the use of electronics and radio measures, countermeasures, and surveillance. When: WWII and early Cold War. Where: Geographically, the events and actions addressed in this document occurred in Britain (primarily the WWII Battle of Britain), Germany (Luftwaffe actions over Britain and British special operations in WWII occupied France), cold war events in London (surveillance and counter-surveillance), and Russian electronic surveillance within the United States embassy in Moscow. Who (the players): Royal Air Force (RAF), German Air Force (Luftwaffe), MI5 (British Security Service), MI6 (British Secret Intelligence Service), British Special Operations Executive (SOE -- primarily British F-Section French operations), Government Code & Cipher School (GC&CS --Bletchley Park codebreakers), British Y-Service (communications intelligence and support to SOE), German-British-Soviet counterintelligence, Soviet KGB (Committee for State Security), and Soviet GRU (Main Intelligence Agency). What (equipment and support): Radio electronics in general. More specifically: Radar (ground and airborne detection, warning, weapons system control), radio navigation and bombing aids, general radio communications, covert radio operations, radio countermeasures, radio counter-countermeasures, electronic surveillance, espionage (electronic surveillance and agents), WWII SOE agent operations, procedures, codes, and codebreaking. How: Operational procedures, techniques, support, and equipment.

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119

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eBookIt.com

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ISBN 10

1456633589

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9781456633585

SketchUp for Builders

A Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using SketchUp

By: John G. Brock

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SketchUp for Builders

A Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using SketchUp

By: John G. Brock

The only comprehensive SketchUp guide written for builders and contractors SketchUp is a 3D modeling application used in areas ranging from civil and mechanical engineering to motion picture and video game design. Three-dimensional modeling is of obvious value to the building industry—yet resources for transforming architectural designs into reality is surprisingly limited. SketchUp for Builders is the first comprehensive guide designed specifically for builders and contractors, providing step-by-step instructions on incorporating 3D modeling into all phases of the construction process. Author John Brock draws from his 30 years of experience as a custom home designer and builder to provide practical advice on how to understand what you are building before it is built. This valuable guide demonstrates how to eliminate cost overruns, construction delays, and design flaws by integrating SketchUp modeling into your workflow. Emphasizing real-world practicality, this book covers all of the essential components of modeling a 3D construction project, from SketchUp fundamentals and object basics to importing construction drawings and increasing project efficiency with extensions and plugins. All phases of construction are clearly explained, including foundations, walls and floor systems, roof and mechanical systems, and exterior and interior finishes. Supplies a constructability process for efficient and cost-effective build projects Offers step-by-step guidance for creating construction documents, renderings, animations, virtual reality tours, and more Integrates SketchUp into all stages of the construction process Provides access to resources such as web tutorials, blogs, and the online SketchUp community Demonstrates how to generate construction documents with accompanying Layout software SketchUp for Builders: A Comprehensive Guide for Creating 3D Building Models Using SketchUp in an indispensable source of information for contractors and builders, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, construction professionals, and anyone seeking to create 3D models of the design and construction process.

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500

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John Wiley & Sons

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111948412X

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9781119484127

Jurist Prudent -- The Judicial Opinions of Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr., Volume 7

By: Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr.,John S. Koehler (Editor),Cynthia D. Kinser (Foreword)

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Jurist Prudent -- The Judicial Opinions of Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr., Volume 7

By: Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr.,John S. Koehler (Editor),Cynthia D. Kinser (Foreword)

Upon his retirement from active service as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia in 2011, Justice Koontz had completed more than four decades of service to citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In order to recognize that service and help preserve Justice Koontz legacy as one of the outstanding jurists in Virginia and the United States, the Salem/Roanoke County Bar Association instituted this project to collect all of Justice Koontz's published opinions, both from his tenure as a Justice of the Supreme Court and as an inaugural member of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. The seventh and final volume to be produced by the Opinions Project includes opinions, concurrences and dissents authored by Justice Koontz during the last five years of his service as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

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618

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Lulu.com

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ISBN 10

1387106732

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9781387106738

Collapse Operations for First Responders

By: John O'Connell

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Collapse Operations for First Responders

By: John O'Connell

Collapse Operations for First Responders discusses in detail the common warning signs of structural collapse and what to do when they are encountered, providing a practical, hands-on approach to operating safely and effectively in collapse rescue situations. Discussion is chiefly directed toward one of the most common types of structures around the country, wood and brick-and-joist (ordinary-constructed) buildings, known as URM (unreinforced masonry) construction. Various types of shoring and cribbing techniques vital to collapse rescue operations, as well as void size-up, safety at collapse operations, tools used in voids, and void procedures are explored. Collapse Operations for First Responders is a must-have resource for firefighters, officers, chiefs, and technical rescue response personnel.

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Fire Engineering Books

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1593702639

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9781593702632

Book's by John Arthur Rafter

Home Inspection Handbook

Home Inspection Handbook

Truck Company Operations

Truck Company Operations

Design of Steel Structures to Eurocodes

Design of Steel Structures to Eurocodes

Topics in Radio Technology, Applications, Techniques and Countermeasures in WWII and Early Cold War

Topics in Radio Technology, Applications, Techniques and Countermeasures in WWII and Early Cold War

SketchUp for Builders

SketchUp for Builders

Jurist Prudent -- The Judicial Opinions of Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr., Volume 7

Jurist Prudent -- The Judicial Opinions of Lawrence L. Koontz, Jr., Volume 7

Collapse Operations for First Responders

Collapse Operations for First Responders

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