Extreme Bricks

Author : Sarah Herman
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN 13 : 1782433856
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Extreme Bricks written by Sarah Herman and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Hogwarts, to a fully functioning harpsichord and James May's LEGO house, man has never shied away from an extreme building challenge, and the LEGO builders of the twenty-first century are no different. Whether they're re-creating the works of ancient masters in brick form or building life-size superheroes, some LEGO fans are taking their passion for plastic to the extreme. Sarah Herman has brought together some of the world's most ambitious builders in a fact-filled showcase of truly mind-blowing models for this exciting illustrated book that will delight all AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO).

Author : Brick Development Association
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000077209
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to Successful Brickwork written by Brick Development Association and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BDA Guide to Successful Brickwork is the definitive practical guide to obtaining successful results in brickwork construction. Written by a team of experts from the Brick Development Association, the representative group in industry for brickwork construction, this best-selling text has now been brought fully in line with the latest site practice, innovations, British and European Standards, to ensure readers are receiving the most up-to-date and accurate information available in the field. Based on actual teaching practice, the book is highly illustrated throughout to increase accessibility of the text for the reader in their exploration of the practical aspects of brickwork. It also includes an extensive glossary of brickwork terms for ease of reference. This edition contains new material detailing recent innovations in brickwork, in the areas of components and façade performance requirements. Students in full-time education and following apprenticeship routes will find this book to be an invaluable source of information which will accompany them throughout their studies. Building professionals concerned with the design, detailing and specification of brickwork will also find the BDA Guide to be an essential reference.

Author : Jake Mackay
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1628734280
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Badass Bricks written by Jake Mackay and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LEGO is fun. So are toy weapons. The only thing more fun is LEGO toy weapons! A compilation of badass brick weapons—some that actually even work—this book is designed for the adult brick enthusiast. Each project is original (i.e., not from a LEGO kit) and is accompanied by how-to schematics and full-color original photographs of the finished object. Dangerous and exciting projects include: Tomahawk Broadsword Claymore (two-handed sword) Ninja throwing star M1911 pistol Siege tower Gatling gun MK2 grenade Scythed chariot Paris gun Flamethrower And many more! Hobbyists love to make weapons, and this book goes far beyond the kits that are available to showcase forty projects for amazing weapons. The projects range from medieval to modern, from small hand grenades to an actual working guillotine to an assault amphibious vehicle. Badass Bricks will keep adults occupied for hours and is the perfect book for the adult brick enthusiast, weapons hobbyist, or all-around badass!

Author : Malcolm Thorpe
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1856177661
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brickwork written by Malcolm Thorpe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of their everyday work bricklayers must be able to interpret technical documents, understand the properties of various mortars/building materials, and understand the basics of health and safety on site. Brickwork Level 1 is in full colour, and has been tailored to match Level 1 of both the Construction Alliance Awards Diplomas in Bricklaying and the Trowel Occupations NVQs. Written by Malcolm Thorpe, who acted as a CITB adviser and was involved in the draughting of the Intermediate Construction Award syllabus (bricklaying route), Brickwork Level 1 matches the latest industry-based requirements and technical developments in the field, including recent changes to the Building Regulations. This text is an essential reference for qualified bricklayers and other professionals working in the construction industry, as well as NVQ students wishing to embark on a career in bricklaying.

Author : Malcolm Thorpe
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136443711
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brickwork Level 2 written by Malcolm Thorpe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of their everyday work bricklayers must be able to interpret technical documents, understand the properties of various mortars/building materials, and understand the basics of health and safety on site. Brickwork Level 2 has been adapted from John Hodge’s classic Brickwork for Apprentices - the established textbook on brickwork for generations of bricklayers. Now in full colour, this new book has been tailored to match Level 2 of both the Construction Alliance Awards Diplomas in Bricklaying and the Trowel Occupations NVQs. Written by Malcolm Thorpe, who acted as a CITB adviser and was involved in the draughting of the Intermediate Construction Award syllabus (bricklaying route), Brickwork Level 2 matches the latest industry-based requirements and technical developments in the field, including recent changes to the Building Regulations. This text will remain an essential reference for qualified bricklayers and other professionals working in the construction industry, as well as NVQ students wishing to embark on a career in bricklaying.

Author : James Smith
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3382306808
Total Pages : 694 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Manufactures written by James Smith and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-02-15 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author : James Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Panorama of Science and Art written by James Smith and published by . This book was released on 1815 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas Martin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 716 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Circle of the Mechanical Arts; Containing Practical Treatises on the Various Manual Arts, Trades, and Manufactures. 2. Ed written by Thomas Martin and published by . This book was released on 1815 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Mechanical Science, Arts, Manufactures, and Miscellaneous Knowledge Comprising the Pure Sciences of Mathematics, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, &c., the Mixed Sciences of Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, Optics, and Astronomy, Experimental Philosophy ... by Alexander Jamieson written by and published by . This book was released on 1837 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter Nicholson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mechanic's Companion, Or, The Elements and Practice of Carpentry, Joinery, Bricklaying, Masonry, Slating, Plastering, Painting, Smithing, and Turning, Comprehending the Latest Improvements and Containing a Full Description of the Tools Belonging to Each Branch of Business: with Copious Directions for Their Use: and an Explanation of the Terms Used in Each Art : Also an Introduction to Practical Geometry written by Peter Nicholson and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: