An engineer's personal take on what it's like to be a civil engineer in the 21st century - the life, the practice, the profession. This work covers... Læs mere
Contains seven peer-reviewed papers on engineering design for precipitation extremes. Topics include engineering methods for designing for... Læs mere
Provides general guidelines for the structural design of blast-resistant petrochemical facilities, updating the 1997 original edition.... Læs mere
Describes current pipe ramming practices in design and construction of pipelines under roads, railroads, streets, and other constructed and natural structures and obstacles. Providing both... Læs mere
Many engineering and construction firms overlook analysis tools that would help improve... Læs mere
Provides short descriptions of 50 real-world examples of constructed works that did not perform as intended.... Læs mere
This book is one of the first to provide in-depth technical information on the broad topics of biofuel and bioenergy from biowastes and biomass with extensive illustrations, case studies, summary tables, and up-to-date references.
Traces the modern suspension bridge from its earliest appearance in Western civilization only 200 years ago to... Læs mere
Provides the current state of environmental preservation procedures for inland waterways. This technical report presents an overview of ecosystem... Læs mere
An easy-to-use guide to the basic concepts of land planning, subdivision design, and residential standards. This edition has been updated with five new chapters reflecting the social and economic changes in the last ten years.