{"title":"Jean-Claude Morel","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean-Claude Morel's works delve into the practical and technical aspects of engineering, with a particular focus on construction methods and material applications. His detailed guides provide clear explanations and expert insights, making complex subjects accessible to professionals and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect authoritative texts that explore structural design, such as the intricate art of building \u003cem\u003edrystone retaining walls\u003c\/em\u003e, combining craftsmanship with engineering principles. Morel’s contributions are valuable resources for those seeking a deeper understanding of engineering techniques and innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drystone-retaining-walls-by-paul-f-mccombie-9781482250886","title":"Drystone Retaining Walls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTake a Detailed Look at the Practice of Drystone Retaining Wall Construction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrystone retaining walls make very efficient use of local materials and sit comfortably in their environment. They make an important contribution to heritage and to the character of the landscape, and are loved by many people who value the skill and ingenuity that has gone into their construction, as well as simply how they look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet, in engineering terms, they are complex. They can deform significantly as their loading changes and their constituent stones weather. This gives them ductility—they deal with changes by adapting to them. In some ways, they behave like conventional concrete retaining walls, but in many ways, they are better. They cannot be designed or assessed correctly unless these differences are understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImplementing concepts that require no prior knowledge of civil engineering, the authors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplain the behaviour of earth retaining structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvide a theoretical framework for modelling the mechanical stability of a drystone retaining wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutline reliable rules for constructing a drystone retaining wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude charts to support the preliminary sizing of drystone retaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExamine the relevance of drystone in terms of sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDescribe more advanced methods of analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrystone Retaining Walls: Design, Construction and Assessment\u003c\/em\u003e draws on theoretical work and full-scale practical testing to explain how these structures work, without presuming that the reader has received an engineering education. The book goes on to give enough detail to give the professional engineer confidence in the methods used in design and assessment, and insight into what matters most in the way in which drystone retaining walls are built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows how to design new or replacement drystone retaining walls that are efficient, sustainable, attractive, and in keeping with the character of the area where they are built, and demonstrates how to make fair assessments of existing walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605610643692,"sku":"9781482250886","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781482250886-drystone-retaining-walls.jpg?v=1778135508"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jean-claude-morel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}