Water-Transporting Robot - Design And Construction, Part 1
Graham drafts a basic blueprint of their robot at the design board. A bank of four pumps will draw water from the end of an actuated arm to the bucket at the back of the robot. The bucket will be fitted with a special projecting fin; backing this ... [... more]
DIYnet |
The Art of Natural Building: Design, Construction, Resources
 The ultimate ecological building resource includes examples of diverse natural dwellings, from a Hybrid Hobbit House to a thatched studio and a cob office. This volume is an encyclopedia of natural building for non-professionals as well as architects and ... [... more]
$18.27 (Save 32%)
Buy.com |
Treasure Hunting Robots -- Design And Construction, Part 2
In the past, the best components for robotics were available only to a select few in the film and special effects industry. However, the advent of the Internet has made this equipment available to practically anyone with a computer and ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Can-Crushing Robots -- Design And Construction, Part 3
Choosing from among the many kits that are available, children can build mechanical sea gulls, turtles, mice, ostriches, kangaroos, dogs, and dinosaurs. These kits are fun, educational, and incorporate many of the same systems that are used on ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Earth-Moving Robots -- Design And Construction, Part 1
The teams are given a "surprise" household mechanical-item from which they may make use of any of the functional parts by incorporating those parts into their robot. The team that makes use of the most functional parts receives a 10-second head ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Toy-Retrieving Robots -- Design And Construction, Part 3
Expert Corner: Brian Nave points out that we've all used handheld drills to make holes, but when we need to drill something really hard or heavy, or when we need to make our drilling very accurate, we use something called a drill press. A drill ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Earth-Moving Robots -- Design And Construction, Part 4
Expert Corner: Host Chris Chianelli discusses the function of robots in aiding mankind. An excellent example of such a robot is Oak Ridge National Laboratory's omnidirectional platform and wheelchair (figure A): Like the robots created on Robot ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Accessible Solutions: Residential Design And Construction
In many projects, homeowners attempt to save costs by minimizing design fees. This is not always prudent. Design fees are typically a good investment. Proper design can save time and money during construction. Clear design information, for ... [... more]
Bob Vila |
The Timber-Frame Home: Design Construction Finishing
great resource This book is an excellent guide to the craft of timberframing and complete house design and finishing. I have just finished building my own red oak timber framed house in Tedds back yard here in New Hampshire and found many valuable hints ... [... more]
$34.95
Amazon.com |
Adding to a House: Planning, Design & Construction
Thorough coverage of a complex subject If you're thinking of adding on to your home, this is the best one-volume comprehensive text on both the design and construction process on the market. As a former builder (fifty custom homes, a 46-home subdivision, ... [... more]
$34.95
Amazon.com |
Case Studies in Building Design and Construction
This unique book uses case studies and real-life experiences to present the optimum project delivery systems in terms of contractual arrangements for a variety of building projects. This is designed to allow the reader to become aware of the evolving ... [... more]
$89.80
Amazon.com |
Living Homes: Integrated Design & Construction
Integrated Design and Construction The house of your Dreams does not have to be expensive. The key is all in the planning. How much a house costs, how it looks, how comfortable it is, how energy-efficient it is—all these things occur on paper before you ... [... more]
$30.00
Amazon.com |
