Revit Architecture 2017

This book is the most comprehensive book you will find AutoDesk Revit Architecture 2017. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and see all of the book’s figures in color. Revit Architecture 2017 includes over 100 exercises “mini-workshops,” that complete small projects from. concept through actual plotting. Solving all of the workshops will simulate the creation of three projects (architectural and mechanical) from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic commands and functions in Revit Architecture 2017.

Basic Principles of Steel Structures

Basic Principles of Steel Structures (PDF)

How to check sand quality in field?

HOW TO CHECK SAND QUALITY IN FIELD?

There are some useful tests that can be done in the field for checking the quality of sand utilized for construction. The following tests may be performed to determine the characteristics of sand.

FIELD TEST OF SAND:

1. Take a glass and add some water in it.

2. Add a few amount of sand in the glass. At that point, shake it vivaciously and permit it to settle. If there is clay present in the sand, an apparent layer will be formed at the top level of sand.

3. Mix the sand into sodium hydroxide or caustic soda solution to distinguish the presence of organic impurities. If organic impurities are present in the sand, the color of the solution will be turned into brown.

4. Now take a squeeze of sand and taste it. If it is salty that means salt is present in the sand.

5. Take little amount of sand in the hand, and then rub it against the fingers. If the fingers are recolored it means sand consists of some earthy materials.

6. The color of sand describes the cleanness of sand. The size and sharpness might be examined by touching and watching visually.

7. The sand may be examined by mechanical analysis to know its fineness, durability, void ratio etc.

Advantages and Disadvantages of TOTAL STATION

Surveying is one of the most important jobs which must be done before starting a new construction project. Total station is the latest instrument nowadays most commonly used by the surveyors on the job location. Total station consists of an electronic theodolite, an electronic distance measuring device (EDM) and a micro processor having a memory unit. By using this instrument it is possible to find out the coordinates of a reflector adjusting the cross hair of the instrument and at the same time measuring the vertical angles, horizontal angles, and slope distances. A micro processor deals with the recording, readings, and the fundamental calculation of measurements.

The major advantages and disadvantages of total station are as following:

ADVANTAGES OF TOTAL STATION:

1. Quick setup of the instrument on the tripod by utilizing the laser plummet.

2. Programmed with on board area computation for computing the area of a field.

3. It supports local languages.

4. It shows the graphical view of land and plots.

5. No recording and writing errors.

6.It gives more accurate measurements than other conventional surveying instruments.

7. Data can be saved and transferred to a PC.

8. It has integrated database.

9. Computerization of old maps.

10. All in one and multitasking instrument, from surveying to GIS creation by using the appropriate software.

11. Faster work, saves time, quick finishing off the job.

DISADVANTAGES OF TOTAL STATION:

1. The instrument is costlier than other conventional surveying instruments.

2. It might be troublesome for the surveyor to investigate and check the work when surveying.

3. Working with total station is not so easy, as more skilled surveyors are required to conduct a total station survey.

4. To check the survey work thoroughly it would be necessary to come back to the office and prepare the drawings by using the right software.

Civil engineering requirements

WHAT IS CIVIL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS?

These are the top 10 civil engineering requirements to become a successful civil engineer:

1. TESTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS:

A good civil engineer should have proper knowledge of different tests of building materials. Some important tests are listed below.

-Concrete Test: Slump test, compression test, split tensile test, soundness etc.

-Soil Test: Core cutter test, compaction test,sand replacement test, triaxial test, consolidation test etc.

-Bitumen Test: Ductility test, softening point test, gravity test, penetration test etc.

2. INVESTIGATION OF SOIL:

Various soil tests are conducted to determine the settlement and stability of soils before starting a construction. So as a civil engineer, you should have enough knowledge of these tests which are performed at the site.

3. USES OF SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS:

Usages of surveying instruments like the total station, theodolite etc is also a mandatory knowledge for every civil engineer. These instruments are used for marking and measurements.

4. STANDARD CODES USED IN CONSTRUCTION:

Every country has their standard safety specifications (eg: Is Code) for construction related works. All new construction should be done by following all the rules and procedures mentioned in the standard codes. Otherwise, chances of failure of a structure will be always high.

5. BAR BENDING SCHEDULE:

Bar bending schedule is an essential chart for civil engineers. It provides the reinforcement calculation of RC beam such as cutting length, type of bending, the length of bending etc.

6. DRAWING AND DESIGN:

Drawing and design are the primary keys of an ongoing project. It provides all the required specifications of that project. Every site engineers should have the analyzing power of such drawings and designs.

7. ESTIMATION AND BILLS:

Estimation and bills should be prepared by a civil engineer in a construction project.

8. QUALITY CONTROL: 

Quality control ensures the profit of a project by reducing the extra costs. So you must have a basic knowledge of quality control.

9. ON FIELD MANAGEMENT:

Knowledge of form-work, concreting, safety measures etc is also a key aspect.

10. COORDINATION WITH LABOR:

As a civil engineer, you must know how to deal with labors in a site.

The Plugged-In Manager : Get in Tune with Your People, Technology, and Organization to Thrive

The

Plugged-In 

Manager:

Get in Tune with 

Your People, Technology, 

and Organization to Thrive

Terri L. Griffith, management professor and technology expert, teaches managers how to stay involved in each of the three work dimensions: people, technology and organizational processes. In project management, it’s mission-critical to balance your team, tools and processes. Read the book and discover if you can define yourself as “plugged in.”

Your will learn:

Shows what it takes for business managers to succeed as technology and organizations become more and more complex

Profiles exceptional leaders and organizations who are plugged-in, such as Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com

Offers a fresh look at management issues

What is workability of concrete?

WHAT IS WORKABILITY OF CONCRETE?

Workability can be defined as the property of fresh concrete which describes the ease and homogeneity of the concrete to be mixed, fully compacted and finished. A workable concrete should possess following two requirements:

1. The concrete should be compacted with minimum efforts.

2. The concrete should not form bleeding and segregation.

Workability of concrete mainly depends on the mix proportion and the properties of concreting materials (water, cement, aggregates). The shape, size, and grades of aggregates also play a great role in the variation of workability. For better workability fine and coarse aggregates should be well graded. It has been found that concrete made of round grain sand is more workable than the concrete of crushed sand. If air entraining admixture is used in the mix, it will also increase the workability and decrease segregation and bleeding.

FACTORS AFFECTING WORKABILITY OF CONCRETE:

The factors affecting workability are as following:

1. Amount Of Water In The Mix:

2. Proportion Of Coarse And Fine Aggregates: Workability can be increased by decreasing the amount of coarse aggregates in the mix. Fine aggregates produce more wore workable concrete.

3. Shape Of aggregates: Round shaped aggregates give better workability than angular shaped aggregates.

4. By expanding the cement content in the mix.

5. By including admixtures in the mix.

Apparently, the necessity of workability differs as per the nature of the job and blockage in the full stream of concrete due to the spacing and nature of the reinforcement. The workability of concrete is generally measured by one of the following three tests.

1. Slump Test.

2. Compaction Factor Test.

3. Vee-Bee Test.

Fundamentals of Construction Management

Construction Management Fundamentals is intended as an introduction to both technical and business sides of construction, and is intended for use in an undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum or for graduate courses in Construction Management. The text covers fundamentals of construction in a logical, simple, and concise format, and many examples reinforce construction and management concepts through applications, photographs, and illustrations derived from actual projects. Based upon professional practice, standard formats for analyzing common problems are presented and explained preparing students for fast-paced bid preparation.

Specifications Institute’s new Master Format 2004 edition, as well as a completely rewritten safety chapter incorporating the latest OSHA required safety practices and reporting practices. The book will help prepare the student who may take one or two courses in construction or the construction management professional.

Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics, 3rd Edition

Architectural Detailing: 

Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics, 3rd Edition

The industry-standard guide to designing well-performing buildings

CIVIL PE Sample Examination

This book is one in a series intended for engineers and students who are taking a discipline-specific (DS) afternoon session of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

Project Estimating and Cost Management

Many of the currently available books on estimating cover project estimating in a discipline-specific mode, such as construction estimating, software development estimating, and process plant estimating. Although there is a great deal of commonality in estimating techniques among all industries, distilling the nondiscipline-specific topics is sometimes difficult because they tend to get masked by the details of the discipline that is the subject of the project.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT STEP-BY-STEP Larry Richman

This book is divided into four sections. The first section describes the importance and function of project management. It defines the roles of the project managers, team members, clients, and customers. The second section teaches the skills and techniques of planning, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling a project. The third section describes how to execute a project, including controlling, reporting, and managing change and risk. The fourth section teaches the people skills needed to lead project teams.

WHAT IS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE?

Due to the presence of microcracks at the interface of mortar-aggregate, plain concrete is considered as a brittle material. It has been found that these low tensile strength and impact resistance can be significantly improved by adding a certain amount of fiber in the concrete mix. The fiber may be of steel or glass of asbestos. Such a concrete containing fiber is called fiber reinforced concrete. The improvement of weakness depends on several factors such as materials of fiber, shape, and size of fiber, volume, and pattern of distribution in the concrete mix. Fiber reinforced concrete can be categorized into following two types.

1. Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete.

2. Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete.