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This book offers an overview of European testing methods for fire protection materials.

Used in a broad range of applications, these materials are designed to ensure that fires do not occur, or that their effects are combated to the greatest extent possible. The book deals with methods not only for the construction industry but also, for example, for furniture / interior furnishings, plastics, and clothing, including special-purpose clothing for firefighters and rescuers, explosive mixtures, the intensity of smoke, etc.

This comprehensive book examines standardized testing...

This book comprises select proceedings of the 11th annual conference of Deep Foundations Institute of India, DFI India 2022, held during 15-17 September 2022 in Tirupati. The conference showcased advancements in deep foundation technologies through articles on research and case histories. The book presents papers on deep foundation and deep excavation technologies for metro and high-speed rail; innovative techniques and testing for geotechnical investigations; monitoring, performance, and the QA-QC of deep foundations; challenges to working and the impact of existing codes with respect to...

This book provides a collection of recent research works related to new trends and pathologies associated with concrete structures, in order to contribute to the systematization and dissemination of knowledge related to moisture transport, durability, construction pathology, diagnostic techniques, and the most recent advances in this domain. The book is divided into five chapters that intend to be a resume of the current state of knowledge for benefit of professional colleagues, scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers, and other interested parties to network. At the same time, these...