Advanced civil infrastructure materials

H. Wu, "Advanced civil infrastructure materials"
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Limited | 2006 | ISBN: 1855739437 | PDF | 375 pages | 3.3 MB

Edited by H Wu, Wayne State University, USA
- a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the construction industry
- essential reading for graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineering
- written by an expert pannel
In recent decades, material development in response to a call for more durable infrastructures has led to many exciting advancements. Fiber reinforced composite designs, with very unique properties, are now being explored in many infrastructural applications. Even concrete and steel are being steadily improved to have better properties and durability.
Advanced civil infrastructure materials provides an up-to-date review of several emerging construction materials that may have a significant impact on repairs of existing infrastructures and/or new constructions. Each chapter explores the ‘materials design concept’ which leads to the creation of advanced composites by synergistically combining two or more constituents. Such design methodology is made possible by several key advancements in materials science and mechanics. Each chapter is concluded with selective examples of real world applications using these advanced materials. This includes relevant structural design guidelines and mechanics to assist readers in comprehending the uses of these advanced materials.
The contributors are made up of renowned authors who are recognized for their expertise in their chosen field. Advanced civil infrastructure materials will be of value to both graduate and undergraduate students of civil engineering, and will serve as a useful reference guide for researchers and practitioners in the construction industry.

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Introduction to Design for Civil Engineers

A.W. Beeby "Introduction to Design for Civil Engineers"
Taylor & Francis | 2000-11-07 | ISBN: 0419235507 | 176 pages | PDF | 5,6 MB

An Introduction to Design for Civil Engineers is a concise book that provides the reader with the necessary background on terminology used in design. This book will be a useful aid for entry-level students of civil engineering and related disciplines such as structural engineering, building engineering and architecture. It will also prove beneficial for newly qualified professionals and others who want a concise guide to everyday design terminology.

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Fundamentals of Geosynthetic Engineering

Sanjay Kumar Shukla, Jian-Hua Yin “Fundamentals of Geosynthetic Engineering"
Taylor & Francis | 2006-04-26 | ISBN: 0415394449 | 432 pages | PDF | 6,5 MB

Over the past three to four decades the interest in geosynthetics among civil engineers has grown considerably and understanding in their correct use has improved. At the same time, significant progress has been made with the use of geosynthetics in civil engineering applications. In fact, geosynthetics have become a construction material commonly used in present-day civil engineering practice throughout the world. Fundamentals of Geosynthetic Engineering provides an overview of the basic concepts of this subject, especially meeting the requirements of students in civil engineering as well as of practising civil engineers who have not been educated on geosynthetics during their university training. All major aspects related to the field applications, including application guidelines and description of case studies, have been included with a view to generate full confidence in the engineering use of geosynthetics. Presentation and layout of the book are attractive and consistent. The book contains a large number of line drawings, sketches, graphs, photographs, and tables to explain the (basic) concepts of all the topics covered in the Work. The aim of the book is to assist all those who want to learn about fundamentals of geosynthetic engineering. Readers will find this book very lively/interactive, and they will understand the basic concepts of most of the topics by self-reading only.

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Civil Engineeringt Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century, Second Edition

ASCE, "Civil Engineeringt Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century, Second Edition"
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; 2nd edition | 2008 | ISBN: 078440965X | PDF | 192 pages | 1.1 MB

The manner in which civil engineering is practiced must change. That change is necessitated by such forces as globalization, sustainability requirements, emerging technology, and increased complexity with the corresponding need to identify, define, and solve problems at the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Beginning in 1998, ASCE s Board of Direction adopted, refined, and confirmed ASCE Policy Statement (PS) 465 Academic Prerequisites for Licensure and Professional Practice which ...supports the attainment of a body of knowledge (BOK) for entry into the practice of civil engineering at the professional level. PS 465 recognizes that the profession s principal means of changing the way civil engineering is practiced lies in reforming the manner in which tomorrow s civil engineers are prepared through education and early experience to enter professional practice. According to PS 465, the BOK will be fulfilled by means of formal education and experience that is, a bachelor s degree plus a master s degree, or approximately 30 semester credits, and experience. PS 465 and the foundational BOK will reform the education and prelicensure experience of tomorrow s civil engineers. Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century: Preparing the Civil Engineer for the Future, Second Edition, focuses on outcomes to the proposed changes in the way civil engineering is taught and learned, including the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for entry into professional practice. The report also offers valuable guidance for faculty, students, engineer interns, and practitioners. The proposed changes to civil engineering education in Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century: Preparing the Civil Engineer for the Future, Second Edition, will greatly improve the preparation of civil engineers for the profession.

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Selection and Use of Engineering Materials

Selection and Use of Engineering Materials
Butterworth-Heinemann | August 5, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0750632771 | 352 pages | PDF | 26 mb

This edition has been revised throughout and now includes coverage of the use of new materials in engineering, materials for bearings and tribological usage, and the use of materials in civil engineering structures. It has also been expanded to include more case studies and worked examples in order to provide tangible and interactive contact with the content matter. The book also contains a detailed consideration of the weldability of steels, the welding of plastics and adhesion programs. An example of this development is the inclusion of a chapter detailing the use of materials in automobile structures; a field in which the traditional use of steel is being displaced as the application of reinforced polymers becomes more widespread. The book also reflects the growing use of computerized databases and materials selection programs.

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