Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment

Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1995
Genre: Electric railroads
ISBN:

This manual provides direction for the preparation of noise and vibration sections of environmental documents for mass transportation projects. The manual has been developed in the interest of promoting quality and uniformity in assessments. It is expected to be used by people associated with or affected by the urban transit industry, including Federal Transit Administration (FTA) staff, grant applicants, consultants and the general public. Each of these groups has an interest in noise/vibration assessment, but not all have the need for all the details of the process. Consequently, this manual has been prepared to serve readers with varying levels of technical background and interests. It sets forth the basic concepts, methods and procedures for documenting the extent and severity of noise impacts from transit projects.

Advanced Applications in Acoustics, Noise and Vibration

Advanced Applications in Acoustics, Noise and Vibration
Author: Frank Fahy
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2018-09-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482289083

Advanced Applications in Acoustics, Noise and Vibration provides comprehensive and up-to-date overviews of knowledge, applications and research activities in a range of topics that are of current interest in the practice of engineering acoustics and vibration technology. The thirteen chapters are grouped into four parts: signal processing, acoustic modelling, environmental and industrial acoustics, and vibration. Following on from its companion volume Fundamentals of Noise and Vibration this book is based partly on material covered in a selection of elective modules in the second semester of the Masters programme in 'Sound and Vibration Studies' of the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton, UK and partly on material presented in the annual ISVR short course 'Advanced Course in Acoustics, Noise and Vibration'.

Offsite Production and Manufacturing for Innovative Construction

Offsite Production and Manufacturing for Innovative Construction
Author: Jack S. Goulding
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 539
Release: 2019-06-19
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1351376896

The offsite and modular market is continuing to grow. This book builds on the success of a number of initiatives, including formative findings from literature, research and development and practice-based evidence (success stories). It presents new thinking and direction from leading experts in the fields of: design, process, construction, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, robotics, delivery platforms, business and transformational strategies, change management, legislation, organisational learning, software design, innovation and biomimetics. This book is particularly novel and timely, as it brings together a number of cogent subjects under one collective ‘umbrella’. Each of these chapters contain original findings, all of which culminate in three 'Key Learning Points' which provide new insight into the cross-cutting themes, interrelationships and symbiotic forces that exist between each of these chapters. This approach also provides readers with new contextualised understanding of the wider issues affecting the offsite market, from the need to embrace societal challenges, through to the development of rich value-laden solutions required for creating sector resilience. Content includes a balance between case studies and practice-based work, through to technical topics, theoretical propositions, pioneering research and future offsite opportunities ready for exploitation. This work includes: stakeholder integration, skills acquisition, new business models and processes, circularity and sustainable business strategies, robotics and automation, innovation and change, lean production methodologies and new construction methods, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, scaled portfolio platforms and customisability, new legal regulatory standards and conformance issues and offsite feasibility scenario development/integration.

Construction Law Handbook

Construction Law Handbook
Author:
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 904
Release: 2000
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780727728838

- The planning system - Financing the project - Public sector projects - Public/private sector partnerships - Tender process - The construction contract - Construction insurance - Ways of operating - Working with others - Working internationally - The engineer's appointment - Collateral warranties - Professional indemnity insurance - Copyright and intellectual property - Employment law - Computers and IT - Law of contract - Law of tort - Environmental law - Health and safety law - Insolvency in construction - Administration of claims - Litigation - Arbitration - Adjudication

Foundation Skills: Painting & Decorating and Mortar Trades

Foundation Skills: Painting & Decorating and Mortar Trades
Author: TAFE NSW
Publisher: Pearson Higher Education AU
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2015-05-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1442552786

Foundation Skills: Painting and Decorating, and Mortar Trades provides learners with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to work in the building and construction industry. It addresses relevant common and OH&S units of the CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework at AQF level 1 and 2 for the following trades: - Painting and decorating - Bricklaying/Blocklaying - Wall and floor tiling - Wall and ceiling lining - Solid plastering.

Smart Cities as a Solution for Reducing Urban Waste and Pollution

Smart Cities as a Solution for Reducing Urban Waste and Pollution
Author: Hua, Goh Bee
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2016-06-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 152250303X

The exponential growth of urban settings has led to an increase in pollutants and waste management issues around the world. As the environment continues to falter under the weight of these pressing issues, it has become increasingly imperative to develop new technologies and methodologies that have the potential to improve the overall sustainability and cleanliness of these cities. Smart Cities as a Solution for Reducing Urban Waste and Pollution examines emergent research on smart innovations within built urban environments. Featuring best practices and theoretical frameworks, as well as potential issues in the implementation of smart and green technology in urban settings, this publication is a vital reference source for graduate students, researchers, academics, engineers, architects, facility managers, and government officials.

Scottish Engineering Contracts

Scottish Engineering Contracts
Author: Gareth Parry
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2003
Genre: Engineering contracts
ISBN: 9780727729996

- Introduction to engineering contracts - Forming the engineering contract - Engineer's role - General obligations - Payment - Commencement time and delays - Certificates - Determining the engineering contract - Claims - Litigation and dispute resolution - Insurance - Indemnities, guarantees and bonds - Sub-contracts - Professional services contract - Appendices

Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites

Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites
Author:
Publisher: Institution of Engineering & Technology
Total Pages: 8
Release: 1997
Genre: Industrial noise
ISBN: 9780580268663

Noise control (acoustic), Noise (environmental), Vibration, Demolition, Roads, Maintenance, Building sites, Construction engineering works, Construction operations, Sound insulation, Legislation, Bibliography