Rasilimali tambuliswa: Vita

128 vitu vilivyopatikana (Inaonyesha 121 - 128)

  1. Understanding Small-Scale Bridge Building

    01-01-1990 Bridges are a part of the transportation system of a region. They are used to span an obstacle like a stream or chasm. Bridges make the system more efficient either by saving travel distance or by enabling vehicles or pedestrians to reach places that were previously inaccessible. There are four...
    Downloads VITA Construction Design & Construction Building Small Scale Bridges

  2. Small Scale Manufacture of Burned Building Brick

    01-01-1990 The purpose of this manual is to outline, in as simple a manner as possible, the details of making and burning clay brick suitable for domestic building. The scope of the manual is confined to "cottage industries"; it does not cover large commercial production such as is known in the United...
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  3. Bamboo Construction

    01-01-1985 Bamboo is one of the oldest materials people have used to increase their comfort and well-being. In today's world of plastics and steel, besides continuing to make its traditional contributions, bamboo is growing in importance. Outstanding varieties of bamboo from throughout the world are being...
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  4. Understanding The Small-Scale Clay Products Enterprise

    01-01-1984 People discovered bow to use clay over 20,000 years ago. The basic principles of shaping, drying, and firing clay are still the same today as they were then. The only significant changes since the discovery of clay have been the identification of additional clay materials and improvements in the...
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  5. Concrete Construction

    01-01-1965 Concrete is a strong and inexpensive construction material when it is properly prepared and used. This introduction explains the importance of a good mixture and describes the materials used in the mixture. Following this are entries on: Calculating amounts of materials for concrete Mixing...
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  6. Understanding Clay Recognition And Processing

    01-01-1984 Clay occurs naturally almost everywhere in the world and is formed by the action of weathering on several kinds of rocks. This process takes many thousands of years, but it happens wherever the rocks are exposed to the natural forces of wind, water, frost, etc. The rocks change very slowly in...
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  7. Volume III Of Small Farm Grain Storage

    01-01-1980 Small Farm Grain Storage is a set of how-to manuals. Together these volumes provide a comprehensive overview of storage problems and considerations as they relate to the small farmer. The authors recommend the volumes be purchased as a set because the material forms an excellent and complete...
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  8. Understanding Ethanol Fuel Production And Use

    01-01-1984 This paper describes the production and use of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) as a liquid fuel. The production of ethanol is a well-established technology; however, the use of ethanol as a liquid fuel is a complex subject.
    VITA Fuel Production Ethanol as Fuel Fuel