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BSI Education publications

These publications are available to order from our Customer Services team on +44 (0)20 8996 9001, email cservices@bsigroup.com or by ordering direct through the secure credit card facility on British Standards Online.

Publications for secondary schools, colleges and universities

Design & Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing

PP 7722:2006 Designing safe machinery. Guidance for higher education to the standards and regulations

This publication includes a book and CD with material relevant for higher education engineering students on current standards, regulations and guidance for producing a comprehensive risk assessment for a machine. It has been structured to be delivered as a course.

£25 (book) or £120 (book and CD)

Further information on PP 7722:2006

NEW EDITION

PP 8888-1:2007 Drawing practice. A guide for schools and colleges to BS 8888:2006, Technical product specification (TPS)

This revision updates teachers and students in secondary schools and colleges of further education on the latest version of the standard on Technical Product Specification, BS 8888:2006. An easy-to-use and extensive reference guide, it covers technical product specification and engineering drawing practice relevant to the following syllabuses -

  • Design and Technology at Key Stage 3 onwards
  • In Scotland is suitable for Graphic Communication and Product Design at Intermediate 2, Higher and Advanced Higher
  • Applied Engineering or Manufacturing at GCSE, GNVQ or Advanced VCE level.

It is an essential reference guide for students when converting their design concepts into instructions for manufacturers.

Replaces the withdrawn PP 8888-1:2005.

Price: £25 or £75 for a pack of five

Further information on PP8888-1

NEW EDITION

PP 8888-2:2007 Engineering drawing practice: a guide for further and higher education to BS 8888:2006, Technical Product Specification (TPS)

Engineering students should be aware of the precision that designers and engineers need to communicate their product specifications. This publication gives them the guidance they need. It is suitable for certificate and diploma students, and undergraduates in further and higher education.

Replaces the withdrawn PP8888-2:2001

Price: £30 or £100 for a pack of five

Further information on PP8888-2

PP 7321:2004 Compendium of British Standards for teachers of design and technology in schools and colleges

The new edition of the Compendium has been produced for teachers of Design & Technology and contains extracts from British (BS), European (EN) and International Standards (ISO). It is designed to assist with the National Curriculum programme of study for Design & Technology from KS3 onwards. GCSE and A-level students will find the contents most useful, particularly when undertaking the 'Design and Make' element of their course. Some sections of the Compendium may also be useful to students taking the Double Award GCSE in either Engineering or Manufacturing. Other sections will be of interest to Home Economics students.

Price: £25

Civil Engineering

PP 5930:2002 Site investigations: a guide to BS 5930:1999 Code of practice for site investigations for higher education

A guide for students of Civil Engineering and related disciplines written primarily for undergraduates of Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Building Management. It is also a valuable guide for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate students in related disciplines such as Earth Studies, Applied Geography, Geomorphology, and postgraduates studying Soil Mechanics, Geotechnics and Engineering Geology. The guide includes activities and feedback that can be completed on paper, or on the interactive BSI Site Investigations web pages.

Price: £25 or £75 for a pack of five

Further information on PP 5930:2002

NEW EDITION

PP1990:2007 Extracts from the Structural Eurocodes for Students of Structural Design

This new revision includes updated extracts from nine of the ten published Eurocodes, each with an explanatory commentary. This edition also includes extracts and commentary on the relevant published UK National Annexes.

Primarily written for UK undergraduates and students in English-speaking universities worldwide, the guide would also be valuable for postgraduate study and as a development tool and resource for engineers and technicians.

The main chapters are:

  • basis of structural design
  • actions on structures
  • design of concrete structures
  • design of steel structures
  • design of composite steel and concrete structures
  • design of timber structures
  • design of masonry structures
  • geotechnical design
  • design of structures for earthquake resistance
  • design of aluminium structures.

Replaces the withdrawn PP 1990:2004.

Price: £35 or £125 for a pack of five

Further information on PP 1990

PP 7312:2002 Extracts from British Standards for students of structural design

The 2002 edition of PP7312 is a reference guide for all students of civil engineering, structural engineering, structural design and related courses at undergraduate level.

Price: £25

Further information on PP 7312:2002 Extracts

PP 7312 Kit 11 British Standards for teachers and students of structural design

Price: £672

Property Services

Hot and cold water supply, 2nd edition, written by R H Garrett for BSI

An illustrated guide to the design, installation and maintenance of hot and cold water supply systems for domestic buildings. Revised in line with the latest edition of BS 6700:1997, the Water Supply Regulations and the new Building Regulations, this practical book has been written for undergraduate students of design and installation, domestic water transportation and property services. Contents include: hot and cold water systems; pipe sizing; prevention of bursting; water quality; economy and conservation; installation, commission and maintenance of pipework.

Price: £27.50

Childcare

FREE leaflet listing British Standards for the Childcare environment