This edition provides up-to-date guidance on the detailed design of prestressed concrete structures. All major topics are dealt with; including prestressed flat slabs; an important and growing application in the design of buildings.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Cookbook with the Recipes Needed to Produce Fine ImagesBy BobOut of several hundred texts in my astronomy library; Kiers work is among the top ten titles. The book is dog-eared and loaded with sticky notes from continued use in the field. The work is very well organized and the authors comments and suggestions offered in a compact and insightful manner based on hundreds of hours devoted to imaging the objects presented. This book should be a mainstay for the beginning imager and the most experienced astrophotographers alike. Particularly appreciated are the recommendations for both RGB and single-shot color techniques. Kier anticipated the growth and increasing sophistication of single-shot color sensors even though the guide was written in 2009. Dont let the publication date deter you from purchasing this book--it remains relevant; although it would be great to see what the author could come up with in a second edition. More than anything; Kiers how-to guide is a cookbook for imagers; with every 2-3 pages providing the recipes needed to produce solid results. Great concept; great book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Great Guide for Target Selection and Processing Suggestions!By FredThere are a large number of 5 star reviews here for a reason - this is a great book I come back to time and again.The deep space targets in this book are arranged by date of transit; so as you thumb the pages you can also be developing an imaging plan. Targets cover the very small to very large - there is something for everyone. Roughly 1/3 are wide-field targets best imaged with a camera lens; 1/3 medium sized targets for an APO refractor; and 1/3 are small targets best imaged using a long focal length scope.Not only is each target discussed in terms of imaging; but also in terms of processing. Is the target good for One-shot color cameras or DSLRs? Its covered! Which filters work best? Covered! On top of everything else; at the end of the book is a brief guide to basic processing techniques I found helpful.Bottom line; I look through this book at least once a week. Ive found 2 dozen targets to image and Im enjoying getting out of the Messier collection into other challenges because of this book.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very good book if you are getting started in astro photography and looking for the best objects to take pictures of.By R GibbonsI have collected many lists of astronomy targets. This is the best list for people that want to take pictures. With a fair section of the book telling you the basics of how to take pictures (equipment; S/W; techniques). However; you will want to read additional books to tell you more details on equipment; methods; and post processing).The targets are objects that are big enough and bright enough to be seen with an average amateur telescope without needing many hours of exposure; and are also pretty to look at; and in the Northern hemisphere. (The book isnt as useful if you live in New Zealand or Australia).I really like the order in which the objects are listed; by the month/day they will be in the sky. So if want to know what you can image this month; it is very easy to find your targets and plan your session.Each target has a picture; and a good description.Im pleased with this book; and recommend it to anyone starting off in astro photography in the Northern hemisphere.