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Soil nailing - best practice guidance. A Phear,C Dew,B Ozsoy,NJ Wharmby,J Judge,AD Barley. October 2005. Description: Soil nailing is a technique where either natural ground or fill material is reinforced by the insertion of slender tension-carrying elements called soil nails. A soil-nailed slope or wall usually consists of the soil nails themselves, a hard, flexible or soft facing to a slope or wall surface, and surface water and subsurface drainage systems. This already-popular technique is likely to see increased use in the near future for transport and other infrastructure projects. Based on a detailed review of published literature, consultation with industry experts and practitioners, case studies, and existing codes and standards, the book sets out best practice for soil nailing. It provides a guide for routine use of the technique for developers, infrastructure- and property-owners, designers, suppliers, contractors and maintenance managers. The design, construction, testing and maintenance of soil-nailed walls and slopes are covered, with the aim of encouraging confident, appropriate and effective use of soil nails.

Contents:
Summary, Acknowledgements, Glossary, Abbreviations, Notation, 1 Introduction, 2 Applications and fundamentals of soil nailing, 3 UK and international technical standards, codes of practice and general practice, 4 Aspects of UK ground conditions relevant to soil nailing, 5 Site investigation for soil nailing, 6 Key mechanisms of behaviour, 7 Conceptual design, 8 Detailed design, 9 Durability and degradation, 10 Construction, 11 Construction quality control, testing and records, 12 Maintenance of soil-nailed structures, 13 Further work and research, 14 References, Appendices, A1 Worked design examples, a2 Additional information on detailed design of hard facings, A3 Typical details, A4 Case study of suitability test method, A5 Case study of the design of a widened railway cutting using soil nails with a flexible facing, A6 Case study of the use of actively stressed soil nails and multiple anchors to retain a steep slope. Pages: 286. ISBN: 0-86017-637-1. $200.00

Sustainable construction: company indicators. WS Atkins Consultants. August 2003. Description: The DETR's Building a better quality of life (DETR, 2000), set out a strategy for the construction industry to move towards building more sustainable assets and working in a more efficient and socially and environmentally responsible manner. This emphasised the need for a culture change within the industry. The aims of sustainable construction are to produce structures that enhance the quality of life and protect the environment, and to do so efficiently, profitably and fairly. This report is designed to provide overall information, and specific, practical guidance. It identifies a series of quantitative measures (indicators) against which companies can measure the sustainability of their business (strategic indicators) and the activities they perform (operational indicators). Each indicator provides a snapshot of progress in one of the important dimensions of sustainable construction, environmental, social and economic. The indicators, and the report as a whole, have been developed following extensive consultation within the industry, with the objective of assisting providers of design and construction services to measure and improve the sustainability of their businesses. The report provides a step-by-step guide to developing and using indicators while highlighting the subsequent business benefits. It reviews progress so far, setting out the ten key themes, which have been identified as a result of extensive industry-wide consultation, as necessary for the delivery of sustainable construction. The book looks at how to go forward, using indicators to set company targets and derive direct benefit from sustainability reporting and benchmarking of company performance, while contributing to industry-wide measurement and progress. It includes a checklist designed to help companies most effectively develop and use indicators. It also includes full colour case studies that illustrate the progress made by several major players. This report is essential reading for managers with environmental and social corporate performance responsibilities. The approach has been endorsed by several industry groups including the Construction Industry Board, the Sustainable Construction Focus Group, Movement for Innovation, the Sustainability Working Party, the Construction Industry Council and the Environment Agency. Contents: 1 Measuring sustainable construction, 2 Environmental indicators, 3 Social indicators, 4 Economic indicators, 5 Using company indicators, 6 References, Appendices. 74 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-701-7. $180.00

Sustainable construction award schemes - guidance for supply chain leaders. G Chant-Hall. April 2004. Description: An award scheme can be very effective in stimulating better practice and innovation, in encouraging people and organisations to perform better, and in bringing those involved in the provision of high-quality products and services to the attention of a wider public. This guide is for use by construction clients and main contractors as a framework to help them develop and run an award scheme based on sustainability criteria for their own suppliers, contractors and designers. The guide will also be of interest to those competing for an award. Contents: Foreword, Acknowledgements, Executive summary, 1 Introduction to award schemes, 2 Introduction to using this guidance, 3 Designing an award scheme, 4 Awards criteria, Appendices: A1 Award scheme components and suggested annual timeframes, A2 Matrices to assess supplier performance, A3 Outline of indicative costs breakdown, A4 Submission pro forma, A5 Case studies, A6 Supporting guidance, A7 Links to key organisations, Feedback survey, References. 52 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-619-3. $200.00

Sustainable drainage systems. Hydraulic, structural and water quality advice. Code: C609B. S Wilson, R Bray, P Cooper. May 2004. Description: A sustainable drainage system aims to mimic as closely as possible the natural drainage of a site to minimise the impact of urban development on the flooding and pollution of waterways. Techniques use vegetation features to treat pollution and slow down or reduce flows, as well as to enhance the landscape and provide improved wildlife habitats. This technical report summarises current knowledge on the best approaches to design and construction of sustainable drainage systems. Readers of this book will improve their understanding of the hydrological, hydraulic, structural, water quality and ecological aspects of the various SUDS features available in the UK and overseas. Contents: Part 1 General issues, 1 Introduction, 2 SUDS concepts, 3 Stormwater pollution, 4 Rainfall and runoff, 5 General SUDS design, 6 Construction of SUDS, 7 Management, 8 Economics of SUDS, Part 2 Information for individual techniques, 9 Technical data for SUDS techniques, References, Appendices. 320 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-609-6. $240.00

Selection of remedial treatments for contaminated land. A guide to good practice. Code: C622. Author: D J Rudland, S D Jackson. April 2004. Description: The guide presents best practice methodology for the selection of remedial treatments. It is aimed at a broad spectrum of practitioners, including project and development managers, consultants, contractors,
operators, regulators, local authorities and clients. While most users of the guide are likely to have a reasonable understanding of contaminated land and its implications, the book has been written assuming only a basic knowledge. The user is taken through the various stages by which remedial techniques for treating contaminated land are identified, screened and selected,
highlighting the key stages and providing pointers towards best practice. The treatment technologies screening matrix is a useful decision-making tool and guidance is provided on UK legislative regimes and sources of further information on technical and scientific aspects of remediation. 90 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-622-3. $100.00

Strengthening metallic structures using externally bonded fibre-reinforced composites.  JMC Cadei, TJ Stratford, LC Hollaway, WH Duckett. February 2004. Description: Externally bonded FRP strengthening for metallic structures is a rapidly developing technique. This book fulfils an important need for guidance on best practice in its use. In promoting the advantages of externally bonded FRP strengthening for metallic structures, the authors describe appropriate use of the technique, advise on structural design, provide guidance on correctly implementing strengthening schemes, and offer advice on the future maintence of strengthened structures. The book will be of particular interest to clients and the owners of structures, contractors responsible for installation, consultants who design strengthening solutions, and manufacturers and suppliers of FRP strengthening systems. Contents: Glossary, Nomenclature, How to use the report, 1 Introduction, 2 Metallic materials, 3 Fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) strengthening systems, 4 Conceptual design, 5 Structural behaviour and analysis, 6 Design and detailing, 7 Installation and quality control, 8 Inspection and maintenance, 9 Owners' considerations, 10 Areas of uncertainty and requirements for further research, Appendices

 Code: C595B. 234 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-595-2. $200.00

Safety in ports - ship-to-shore linkspans and walkways - a guide to procurement, operation and maintenance. C518.
R.J.E. Marks. 1999.  
Linkspans and walkways are hybrid and generally complex items of port equipment that have been subject to a number of incidents in recent years. This urgently needed research tackles the development of common standards for the procurement, operation and maintenance of ship-to-shore linkspans and walkways within the UK and elsewhere. The research considered the needs of port-owners, operators, engineers and health and safety advisers so that all parties can benefit from the findings. Improvements are particularly looked for in the areas of safety, minimizing failure that could lead to danger, operational efficiency, reliability, durability and whole-life economy. The book looks at the features, problems and types of incident associated with port link-spans and walkways. It then considers procurement and implementation, highlighting the need for an early decision about the procurement approach to be used and emphasizing regulatory and health and safety issues. The core area of guidance concerns operation and maintenance. Safety in ports makes an important contribution towards greater safety and improved practices in the ports industry. As such it is essential reading for all port owners, ship and ferry operators, port engineers and maintenance engineers, linkspan and walkway manufacturers and operators, insurers and safety managers.
ISBN 0 86017 518 9  $162.00

Scoping the assessment of sediment plumes from dredging. C547.
S.A. John et al. 2000.
Sediment plumes arising from marine aggregate and contract dredging are perceived by many stakeholders in the marine and coastal environment to lead to environmental impacts requiring investigation, monitoring or mitigation. However, while information on sediment plumes existed, it was disparate and difficult to use in a structured manner. CIRIA, in collaboration with a consortium made up of Posford Duvivier Environment, HR Wallingford and CEFAS, have therefore brought together the current knowledge on plumes into this one publication. Its aim is to address how plumes should be assessed, having considered the likely or possible effects of dredging operations. The report also outlines the necessary components of a structured framework for assessing the environmental effects arising from dredging plumes. It considers the steps required to inform the decision-making process, and details the data and tools required to inform the steps. This publication is an important source of information for the dredging industry, developers, regulators and conservationists concerned with marine aggregate and capital and maintenance dredging.
ISBN 0 86017 547 2  $162.00

Screeds, flooring and finishes - selection, construction and maintenance. R184.
M.J. Gatfield. 1998.
In comparison with other building components, flooring has historically had one of the highest rates of failure. And failures mean high costs arising from failure investigations, remedial works, loss of usage, lost production and litigation. Satisfactory floor performance can be assured only through correct selection, specification and construction. This book provides comprehensive guidance for clients, designers, specifiers and contractors on the selection and construction of internal flooring systems. It looks at a variety of applications, including stairs and floors in specialized areas such as cold rooms and foundries, taking into consideration the structural base, service conditions, performance requirements, capital and maintenance costs, and health and safety aspects. Much of the guidance is presented in a handy tabular form to assist the user in selecting the most suitable type of flooring system. Also includes examples of failures and remedies.
ISBN 0 86017 496 4  $162.00

Screenings and grit in sewage - removal, treatment and disposal. Preliminary report. TN119.
J.M. Sidwick. 1984.
A preliminary report into the problems caused by grit and screenings in sewage, and on the methods of removing, treating and disposing of them. Both treatment works and sea outfalls are considered.
ISBN 0 86017 230 9  $80.00

Phase 2 - further cost aspects of screening practice. TN122.
J.M. Sidwick. 1985.
This technical notes reports the findings from the second phase of a CIRIA research project that investigated problems posed by grit and screenings in sewage, and on the methods of removing, treating and disposing of them.
ISBN 0 86017 256 2  $80.00

Phase 3 - storm water overflows and pumping stations. TN132.
J.M. Sidwick. 1988.
Deals with problems associated with screenings and grit in sewage arising upstream of treatment works, particularly those occurring at storm sewage overflows and in-sewer pumping stations.
ISBN 0 86017 293 7  $80.00

Sea outfalls - construction, inspection and repair - an engineering guide. R159.
P.J.D. Neville-Jones & A.D. Chitty. 1996.
This book gives practical guidance on the construction, modification, inspection and repair of sea outfalls, considers construction materials and methods, and also covers construction procedures required to deal with adverse sea conditions and safe practice for underwater inspections.
ISBN 0 86017 445 X  $108.00

Sea outfalls - inspection and diver safety. R158.
P.J.D. Neville-Jones & A.D. Chitty. 1996.
This publication describes the typical failure mechanisms for outfalls, and the available equipment and methods for both marine and land-based methods of inspection.
ISBN 0 86017 444 1  $80.00

Sealant joints in the external envelope of buildings - a guide to design, specification and construction. R178.
S.R. Ledbetter, S. Hurley & A. Sheehan. 1998.
Today, most new buildings depend, in some part, on sealant joints to stop air and water getting inside. This comprehensive guide aims to promote good practice and better understanding for the use of sealants in the building envelope. Designers, specifiers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers will find it contains valuable information on using sealant systems, wet applied sealants and sealing strips. Topics covered include function and requirements of sealant joints, sealant selection, joint design, construction details and installation. The guide emphasizes the need for an iterative process of sealant selection, joint design and joint spacing and identifies the role played by different parties in the design and construction teams.
ISBN 0 86017 480 8  $126.00

Sealants - microbiological deterioration under wet conditions. C520.
C.S. Dow, D.W. Aubrey & S. Hurley. 2001.
Sealants are widely used in the water industry to prevent water leakage through designed joints and repaired cracks. The extent and rate of microbiological deterioration can be critical, for example in terms of water contamination in service reservoirs, and sealant breakdown where the fluid is heavily loaded with a wide variety of micro-organisms (such as in sewage treatment applications). This report focuses on the degradation of civil engineering polymeric sealants under aqueous challenge conditions, using an evaluation procedure devised to assess the susceptibility of a sealant formulation to microbiological degradation. C520 will enable sealant end-users to obtain a greater awareness of the influence of micro-organisms and be better informed about the essential test data from sealant manufacturers. Various sealant formulations were prepared as strips and joints, and challenged with defined mixtures of microorganisms and selected water industry environments. The assessment of sealant compromise was based upon tensile testing using modulus and extensibility as the performance indices, as shown by modification of the surface topography. From these data, a substantial reference database has been obtained which permits comparison of the performance of different sealant formulations against defined microbial consortia and, by extrapolation, to their performance in particular environments. Sealants - microbiological deterioration under wet conditions will be of interest to design, specification, materials, construction supervising and operation engineers involved in the water industry.
ISBN 0 86017 520 0  $144.00

Securing the contractor's contribution to buildability in design. PR027.
A. Atkinson, J. Cavilla & J. Wells. 1997.
This book identifies the benefits and beneficiaries of improved buildability and considers the problems of including construction expertise at the design stage.
ISBN 0 86017 827 7  $48.00

Selecting contractors by value. SP150.
A. Jackson-Robbins. 1998.
This shift towards choosing contractors by value will transform the industry Andrew Simms, Building. Construction clients want the best possible value for their money. However, unlike consumer goods, the end product of construction is frequently purpose-built and therefore unique. It is on the ground and cannot be returned or exchanged. For a client, the key to getting good value for money is in ensuring that all the members of the construction team add the maximum value to the project. This guide is intended to help clients obtain that maximum value and emphasizes that offering 'best value' to a project is measured by more than just the lowest price. It covers the entire process of selection by value, from the inception of a project to the point of starting construction on a site. It is designed to help users develop criteria and procedures that are appropriate for their particular circumstances and should become required reading for all those within client organizations who are responsible for construction projects, as well as the consultants and others who advise them.
ISBN 0 86017 491 3  $144.00

Selecting package wastewater treatment plants. PR072.
T. Dee & D. Sivil. 2001.
More than 7000 septic tanks and package wastewater treatment systems are installed in the UK each year. The market for package plants is expanding. Each package plant is designed for a specific application, thus increasing costs to manufacturers and purchasers, and creating a new situation for the regulators each time. This report reviews UK and international practice for the design, assessment and operation of small wastewater treatment systems that serve population equivalents of less than 2000. It presents a framework for the process selection of package plants that takes account of size, performance and compliance with effluent quality requirements. It highlights the need for the proper design and testing of package plants by an independent third-party assessor.
ISBN 0 86017 872 2  $80.00

Selection and use of fixings in concrete and masonry - interim update to CIRIA Guide 4.
W.S. Paterson. 1991.
This volume discusses the three main fixing types - cast-in, expanding and bonded - and describes their behavior.
ISBN 0 86017 319 4  $60.00

BACK IN PRINT: Septic tanks and small sewage treatment works - a guide to current practice and common problems. TN146.
J.A. Payne & D. Butler. 1993.
Septic tanks, cesspools and small sewage treatment works can cause odor, nuisance, health and pollution problems. There are some 800 000 such installations in England and Wales and several thousand of them are thought to cause problems every year. So how effective are existing control measures and why do problems occur? This book sets out to find the answers. It begins with an overview of the septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants available, how they work and the problems they cause. It goes on to describe the regulatory and administrative framework for control of their design, installation and use, and contains the results of a survey of practice and problems. The final section makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of control measures. Essential reading for all professionals concerned with septic tanks, and owners.
ISBN 0 86017 374 7  $80.00

Septic tank systems - a regulator's guide. SP144BT.
CIRIA. 1998.
Do you have a septic tank system? Are you considering what options are open to you for the disposal of domestic sewage on-site? Do you design and install septic tank systems? If the answer to any of these questions is 'Yes', then this publication is for you. This booklet, which accompanies a series of informative, brightly designed leaflets, aims to reduce pollution and nuisance by improving understanding and practice of the maintenance and use of septic tank systems. The booklet is for those with responsibility for regulating the use of septic tank systems in England and Wales. Leaflet 1 (now out of print and no longer available) was for users of a septic tank system, or those responsible for maintaining one. Leaflet 2 is for anyone considering options for the disposal of domestic sewage on site. Leaflet 3 is for those who design and install septic tank systems or are planning to.
no ISBN  $20.00

Setting-out on site - an introduction. SP086V.
CIRIA. 1991.
Designed for use with CIRIA's best-selling pocket book on Setting-out procedures (SP145). Based on practical experience, proven over a number of years and applicable to the majority of construction contracts.
no ISBN  $180.00

Setting-out procedures. SP145.
B.M. Sadgrove. 1997.
This practical pocket book provides concise guidance on the procedures for setting out most forms of building and civil engineering works. Based on years of practical experience, these procedures apply to the majority of construction sites. The guide aims to reduce the risk of errors in setting out by giving easy-to-follow steps, hints and tips. Topics are divided into techniques for setting out and specific applications. Text is presented as bullet points accompanied by explicit diagrams. The second edition is right up-to-date with current practice, particularly in the use of electronic instruments and aspects of quality control and safety. No site engineer should be without a copy.
ISBN 0 86017 478 6  $80.00

Sewerage system management - scoping study. PR067.
M. Osborne & M. Bottomley. 1998.
Of interest to sewerage undertakers, managers, consultants and regulators. This title contains the results of a project to determine what issues need to be addressed to achieve the efficient and effective management of sewerage systems. It assesses the problems, their causes and importance; reviews the current practice of sewerage management; and makes recommendations for work to be carried out to improve that practice. Also contains a useful bibliography of other sources of information.
ISBN 0 86017 867 6  $80.00

Shaft friction of CFA piles in chalk. PR086.
A. Lord, T. Hayward & C.R.I. Clayton. 2003.
CIRIA and member firms of the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) collaborated in instituting this research, in order to: obtain and analyze new CFA pile test results in chalk; re-examine the pile test data available at the time PR11 was written; review whether the published value of b is conservative; explore the factors that affect it; refine design recommendations. This book makes recommendations for the design of shaft resistance of CFA piles in low- and medium- density chalk. It is not appropriate to the design of piles constructed by any other method. The report contains the graphical plots and analyses of pile test data and reviews some design aspects of continuous flight augered piles in chalk.
ISBN 0 86017 886 2  $80.00

A simple guide to building. SP153.
CIRIA. 2002.
If you are planning to build - an extension to your office or factory, or a new facility - and you want to get the best out of your advisers and builders, then this guide is for you. It is aimed specifically at the occasional client and one not too familiar with the modern construction industry. Any building work is a team effort between you (the client), your designer and your builder. To get the best out, you need to ask the right questions, understand the answers and also do your bit to make everything go smoothly. This book will guide you through your role as client, how to select your designer and builder and give you practical advice along the way. It will also give you further sources of information and guidance. In particular, more detailed guidance can be found in CIRIA Special Publication 113, Planning to build? A practical introduction to the construction process.
ISBN 0 86017 803 X  $20.00

A simple guide to controlling risk. SP154.
CIRIA. 2002.
All construction projects contain risks - these may be commercial risks (partners going bankrupt, payments not coming through on time), safety risks (to workers on site or the general public), environmental risks (pollution of nearby streams or lakes) or procedural risks (planning permission not being granted when expected, noise complaints from neighbors) and so on. Each risk could have an impact on the project, or your business as a whole and only a few of them will be directly attributable to things you have or have not done. You can ignore them, but they won’t go away! The easiest way to make sure you are not caught by surprise is to manage the risks. This book gives you an introduction to how to do this. It is aimed specifically at smaller construction companies. The result should be that you save money (or lose less!) and reduce the number of accidents, reduce or eliminate the likelihood of litigation - the time and effort you spend in risk management should be handsomely repaid.
ISBN 0 86017 804 8  $20.00

Site guide to foundation construction - a handbook for young professionals. SP136.
W.S. Martin. 1996.
A handbook for young professionals. Those new to site work will find this handbook invaluable when they come to supervising piling and foundation works. It tells you all you need to know about planning, managing and supervising foundation works from simple footings to deep, piled structures. It also explains the importance of maintaining continuity of geotechnical purpose to meet the structural need and includes advice on site management procedures, quality and safety and what to do to overcome different site problems. Line drawings and photographs support the concisely written text, while the checklists will help you manage each stage and type of foundation construction. Warnings and handy tips are highlighted throughout the text and there is a useful glossary of foundation terms.
ISBN 0 86017 459 X  $72.00

Site safety handbook. Third edition. SP151.
S.C. Bielby, revised by J.A. Read. 2001.
Young professionals - don't go to work without this book! Now in its third edition. Half of all the people who die on construction sites have been working there for less than two weeks. With that sobering fact in mind, every young professional should have a copy of this widely acclaimed handbook. Written in an easy-to-read format, this ready reference guide is designed to be taken out on site. It alerts young professionals to the more common hazards present on site, and advises them on safer construction practices for themselves and others. The text is presented subject by subject. New subjects have been added to this third edition to reflect recent changes in health and safety regulations. Produced in collaboration with representatives from all sides of industry and the Health and Safety Executive.
ISBN 0 86017 800 5  $80.00

Site safety for the water industry. SP137.
B. Finney, M. Norton, C. Crook & T. Good. 1997.
 If you're about to start work in the water industry, make sure you read this book. Your safety could depend upon it. CIRIA's Site Guides are renowned throughout the industry. This one has been specially prepared for those new to working on water industry sites where the hazards are numerous and the risks to personnel considerable. It starts off by discussing preparation before going on site and conduct at site, and includes a section on personal protective equipment. The second part deals with 23 common activities and describes the related hazards and how to avoid them. There are also sections on accident reporting and investigation, as well as basic first aid advice. The text is arranged as a series of bullet points and checklists, making it ideal for quick reference. Used by a number of water utilities as a standard text for induction courses.
ISBN 0 86017 460 3  $80.00

Small embankment reservoirs. R161.
M.F. Kennard, C.G. Hoskins & M. Fletcher. 1996.
This guide is aimed at those with limited experience of design and construction of small reservoirs, ie those under 25 000 m3. It explains the procedures and principles that form good practice through all the phases of the work from planning to design and construction and subsequently maintenance, monitoring and remedial works.
ISBN 0 86017 461 1  $162.00

Soil reinforcement with geotextiles. SP123.
R.A. Jewell. 1996.
A comprehensive design manual by an international authority on reinforced soil analysis. Geotextiles and related products are providing new and cost-effective ways to design and construct earth structures and to repair the slopes of older ones. This publication is a valuable source of guidance for geotechnical, structural and highway engineers, construction and environmental professionals, and local authorities. Based on a review of international knowledge and practice, it explains geotextile systems of reinforcement and how the material properties and those of the products affect their performance. Separate chapters review the engineering approach to reinforced soil behavior, soil strength and bearing capacity, and the selection of design values and safety margins. The design guidance is supported by worked examples and design charts.
ISBN 0 86017 425 5  $144.00

Source control using constructed pervious surfaces - hydraulic, structural and water quality performance issues. C582.
C. Pratt, S. Wilson & P. Cooper. 2001.
This book discusses the critical issues that should be considered when designing and constructing pervious pavements that are to be used as a technique for stormwater source control. It details the types of surfaces available and provides examples of developments that have used these techniques. It explores the issues you need to consider relating to the hydraulic, structural and water quality performance of pervious surfaces. Finally, the book provides a design framework, which includes detailed recommendations for methods where necessary. To assist the reader in finding the relevant sections when using this design framework, key sections of text have been highlighted throughout the book. This book is intended for use by developers, landscape architects, consulting engineers, local authorities, architects, highway authorities, environmental regulators, planners, sewerage undertakers, contractors and other organizations involved in the provision or maintenance of surface water drainage to new and existing developments.
ISBN 0 86017 582 0  $162.00

Specialist trade contracting - a review. SP138.
W. Hughes, C. Gray & J. Murdoch. 1997.
This book is designed to promote a positive approach to the good management of the relationships between clients, designers, contractors and specialist trade contractors. It covers the integration of specialist contractor design into the overall design; the influences of production processes on design; and management.
ISBN 0 86017 465 4  $80.00

Specifying, detailing and achieving cover to reinforcement. C568.
E.S. King & J.M. Dakin. 2001.
Failure to achieve the specified concrete cover to reinforcement is probably the most influential factor in premature corrosion of reinforcement, which in turn is the principal form of deterioration in concrete structures. If the required cover is not achieved, this may be immediately evident in the form of exposed reinforcement, structural distress, or at worst collapse. More usually, incorrect cover will only become evident after time when, in the case of low cover, the structure will show signs of premature deterioration through reinforcement corrosion. This guide aims to provide good practice guidance on specifying and achieving a nominal cover to reinforcement once this has been calculated from the design cover chosen by the designer from consideration of bond stresses, fire resistance and durability. The guide approaches this by considering each step in the cover process chain for a traditional type contract. The effects of procurement methods and forms of contract on cover achieved are also discussed. This guide is intended for everyone involved in the process of achieving nominal cover-management, design and site professionals especially.
ISBN 0 86017 568 5  $144.00

The standard penetration test (SPT) - methods and use. R143.
C.R.I. Clayton. 1995.
This comprehensive manual provides guidance on the use of the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) in geotechnical engineering. Used worldwide in a variety of ground conditions, this simple test is relied upon to provide information about the properties of soils and weak rocks and as a basis for design. The manual brings together in one volume the many observations of causes of variability in SPT results, recommends practices to achieve better workmanship and interpretation, and guides foundation designers to a more rational use of SPT results.
ISBN 0 86017 419 0  $144.00

Standard tests for repair materials and coatings for concrete.
Part 1 - pull-off tests. TN139.
A. McLeish. 1993.
Recommendations are given for standard equipment and procedures for undertaking pull-off tests to measure the adhesion strength of coatings or mortars to concrete substrates.
ISBN 0 86017 334 8  $80.00

Part 2 - permeability tests. TN140.
M.B. Leeming. 1993.
Covers methods of test suitable for the determination of permeability to gases, water and chloride.
ISBN 0 86017 335 6  $80.00

Part 3 - stability, substrate compatibility and shrinkage. TN141.
E.A. Kay, B.W. Staynes, G.C. Mays, B Tillyer et al. 1993.
Deals with the properties that need to be quantified to ensure compatibility of substrate and repair material when exposed to thermal and moisture cycles of exposure. Also includes a special study of the best-known methods of shrinkage testing.
ISBN 0 86017 336 4  $80.00

Standardisation and pre-assembly - client's guide and toolkit.
A. Gibb. 2003.
Clients want improved health, safety and environment, value for money; reduced cost, time and defects; and increased profitability, productivity and predictability. All these requirements, which are taken from the DETR’s Key Performance Indicators (September 1998), can be achieved through standardization and pre-assembly (S&P). Misconceptions abound, however, and there are still some clients who only see S&P in the light of past failures such as dull, boring buildings leading to loss of identity and flexibility. A major interview survey of construction clients by the CIRIA team at Loughborough University has confirmed that these views are outdated and inappropriate, and challenges them in this publication. Three categories of benefit - efficiency, effectiveness and performance - are discussed in the client guide. The kit contains three ‘tool trays’, namely standard process tools, standard component tools and pre-assembly tools. Within each there are tools to help identify the opportunities, maximize the benefits and measure the success of a particular project or series of projects. The pack also contains a floppy disk with measurement matrices relating to these issues. The Client’s guide and toolkit will be of interest to all construction clients and their advisers.
ISBN 0 86017 593 6.  $80.00

Steel reinforcement - a handbook for young construction professionals. SP118.
J. Tubman. 1995.
Young professionals - if you are concerned with reinforced concrete structures on site you must be aware of those aspects of steel reinforcement practice which affect the strength, integrity, durability and serviceability performance of the completed structure. This essential site guide explains all about good practice in relation to steel bar and fabric reinforcement, from the initial delivery to site to fixing and concreting. Additional information regarding types of reinforcement, understanding drawings and schedules, economics and health and safety is also included. An easy-to-read reference guide for use out on site, with most of the information presented in tabular, graphical or a checklist format.
ISBN 0 86017 418 2  $80.00

Structural renovation of traditional buildings. R111.
CIRIA. 1986.
This book tells you what you need to know about renovating traditional buildings. It will be of interest to structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and builders who may be relatively inexperienced in renovation work. With strong social, architectural and legislative pressure to keep traditional buildings rather than replace them with new ones, not to mention the economic benefits, this book provides timely advice. It examines the structural aspects to be considered in renovating traditional buildings of the late 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, concentrating on detached and terraced housing, retail and commercial premises, warehouses and other industrial buildings typical of those found in Britain's towns and cities. Detailed sections describe the assessment, repair, and upgrading of structures built of masonry, timber, cast and wrought iron, and mild steel. It also covers the design and construction aspects of foundation strengthening and retention of the facades of buildings and includes sources of further information.
ISBN 0 86017 257 0  $80.00

A study of the impact of urbanisation on the Thames Gravels Aquifer. R129.
CIRIA. 1993.
This report examines the hydrological and hydrogeological regime associated with the Thames Gravel aquifer system in the Tyburn and Peck catchment areas. It explains the effects on engineering structures and the environment, and recommends further monitoring of the Peck catchment area. Data were obtained from historical records and from a network of dedicated monitoring boreholes in the lower part of the Tyburn catchment and by a desk study for the Peck.
ISBN 0 86017 370 4  $144.00

Sustainability accounting in the construction industry. X105.
Casella Stanger, Forum for the future, Carillion. 2003.
Accounting for the financial aspects of an organization's performance is a statutory requirement. Accounting for sustainability is currently a voluntary activity. However, companies are increasingly reporting aspects of their social and environmental performance. Sustainability accounting provides a useful tool to identify, evaluate and manage social and environmental risks, by identifying resource efficiency and cost savings, and linking improvements in social and environmental issues with financial opportunities. It also allows comparison and benchmarking of performance, and identification of best practice. Organizations committed to sustainability look beyond immediate profits to returns and value, which can be achieved over many years and in ways that can consider environmental and social issues. This book will be of benefit to construction firm directors and project managers, as well as clients. It includes a detailed case study with full color photographs.
ISBN 0 86017 808 0  $80.00

Sustainable construction - company indicators. C563.
WS Atkins Consultants. 2001.
The DETR's Building a better quality of life (DETR, 2000), set out a strategy for the construction industry to move towards building more sustainable assets and working in a more efficient and socially and environmentally responsible manner. This emphasized the need for a culture change within the industry. The aims of sustainable construction are to produce structures that enhance the quality of life and protect the environment, and to do so efficiently, profitably and fairly. This report is designed to provide overall information, and specific, practical guidance. It identifies a series of quantitative measures (indicators) against which companies can measure the sustainability of their business (strategic indicators) and the activities they perform (operational indicators). Each indicator provides a snapshot of progress in one of the important dimensions of sustainable construction, environmental, social and economic. The indicators, and the report as a whole, have been developed following extensive consultation within the industry, with the objective of assisting providers of design and construction services to measure and improve the sustainability of their businesses. The report provides a step-by-step guide to developing and using indicators while highlighting the subsequent business benefits. It reviews progress so far, setting out the ten key themes, which have been identified as a result of extensive industry-wide consultation, as necessary for the delivery of sustainable construction. The book looks at how to go forward, using indicators to set company targets and derive direct benefit from sustainability reporting and benchmarking of company performance, while contributing to industry-wide measurement and progress. It includes a checklist designed to help companies most effectively develop and use indicators. It also includes full color case studies that illustrate the progress made by several major players. This report is essential reading for managers with environmental and social corporate performance responsibilities. The approach has been endorsed by several industry groups including the Construction Industry Board, the Sustainable Construction Focus Group, Movement for Innovation, the Sustainability Working Party, the Construction Industry Council and the Environment Agency.
ISBN 0 86017 563 4  $162.00

Sustainable construction procurement - a guide to delivering environmentally responsible projects. C571.
B. Addis & R. Talbot. 2001.
This guide is intended to help all those engaged in construction projects to improve their environmental and sustainability performance, for both the product and the process of construction. It provides an overview of environmental responsibility and sustainability in construction projects, and offers a wide range of advice for all those concerned with construction at every stage of a project’s life-cycle. The guide summarizes the experience of organizations that have dealt with environmental and sustainability issues in construction, in different contexts. These organizations are, therefore, well placed to identify the key issues, the essential legislation, the most useful guidance and the potential pitfalls, as well as various successful techniques and strategies for delivering construction projects that encourage environmental responsibility. The issues raised in the guide are illustrated by case studies. The guide contains background information, advice on key actions to take and routes to further, more specialized, sources of information and guidance.
ISBN 0 86017 571 5  $180.00

Sustainable urban drainage systems - best practice manual for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. C523.
P. Martin et al. 2001.
This publication provides guidance on employing sustainable methods of water drainage and putting sustainable development into practice. Companion volumes (C521 and C522) discuss technical and planning issues surrounding SUDS in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and England and Wales respectively, while C523 covers the wider aspects of SUDS best practice, addressing the legislative issues surrounding SUDS and how organizations may work together in employing SUDS. It examines issues raised by those who may be skeptical about SUDS, and illustrates how SUDS can help make developments more sustainable. The manual is intended for a wide readership including members of the general public, community leaders, planners, developers, designers and many others.
ISBN 0 86017 523 5  $162.00

Sustainable urban drainage systems - design manual for England and Wales. C522.
P. Martin et al. 2000.
There are many challenges that face us as we enter the new millennium, not least the demand for new, sustainable housing and industrial development. One of the difficulties that needs to be resolved for any new development is the drainage of surface water without causing flooding or pollution, and without sterilizing valuable development land. This design manual is the first authoritative document to provide detailed technical advice on sustainable methods of water drainage in the UK, putting sustainable development into practice. Conventional surface water drainage techniques can cause flooding, pollution and disruption of the water cycle. A different approach is therefore needed to reach a more sustainable solution. This manual describes current best practice in England and Wales, and sets out the technical and planning considerations for designing sustainable urban drainage systems for surface water (SUDS). Drainage methods inspired by natural processes are introduced, and guidance is given on how the design team should plan, select and design a suitable system. Detailed appendices include an information checklist and worked design examples. A companion volume (C521) discusses similar technical issues surrounding SUDS in Scotland and Northern Ireland, while C523 covers the wider aspects of SUDS best practice, addressing the legislative issues surrounding SUDS and how organizations may work together in employing SUDS.
ISBN 0 86017 522 7  $162.00

Sustainable urban drainage systems - design manual for Scotland and Northern Ireland. C521.
P. Martin et al. 2000.
This manual describes current best practice in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and sets out the technical and planning considerations for designing sustainable urban drainage systems for surface water (SUDS). Drainage methods inspired by natural processes are introduced, and guidance is given on how the design team should plan, select and design a suitable system. Detailed appendices include an information checklist and worked design examples. A companion volume (C522) discusses similar technical issues surrounding SUDS in England and Wales, while C523 covers the wider aspects of SUDS best practice, addressing the legislative issues surrounding SUDS and how organizations may work together in employing SUDS.
ISBN 0 86017 521 9  $162.00