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Construction Engineering Fundamentals of Civil Engineering An Introduction to the ASCE Body of Knowledge Richard H. McCuen University of Maryland, College Park, USA

Edna Z. Ezzell Fulton, Maryland, USA

Melanie K. Wong University of Maryland, College Park, USA

While the ASCE Body of Knowledge (BOK2) is the codified source for all technical and non-technical information necessary for those seeking to attain licensure in civil engineering, recent graduates have notoriously been lacking in the non-technical aspects even as they excel in the technical. Fundamentals of Civil Engineering: An Introduction to the ASCE Body of Knowledge addresses this shortfall and helps budding engineers develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes suggested and implied by the BOK2. Written as a resource for all of the non-technical outcomes not specifically covered in the BOK2, it details fundamental aspects of fourteen outcomes addressed in the second edition of the ASCE Body of Knowledge and encourages a broader perspective and understanding of the role of civil engineers in society as well as the reciprocal influence between civil engineering and social evolution. With discussion questions and group activities at the end of each chapter, topics covered include humanities and social sciences, experimentation, sustainability, contemporary issues and historical perspectives, risk and uncertainty, communication, public policy, globalization, leadership and teamwork, and professional and ethical responsibilities. Suitable for both current and former students in pursuit of further breadth and depth of knowledge and professional maturity, this primer promotes introspection, self-evaluation, and self-learning. It details those attitudes that are essential to the achievement of personal and professional success and advancement to positions of leadership, and encourages an appreciation of the human values that are fundamental to professional practice.

Features:

Selected Contents:

• Covers key components that are required by a university’s ABET/Engineers’ Council for Professional Development (ECPD) program

Introduction Humanities Social Sciences Experimentation Sustainability Contemporary Issues and Historical Perspectives Risk and Uncertainty Communication Public Policy Globalization Leadership Teamwork Attitudes Lifelong Learning Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Appendix A: Communication Appendix B: Creativity and Innovation Index

• Uses all six of Bloom’s Taxonomy levels of cognitive achievement in each chapter, in a civil engineering context • Offers case studies and sidebars to illustrate points • Includes 10 to 25 discussion questions per chapter to aid in reader comprehension • Includes appendices on engineering report writing and methods of creative thinking

Catalog no. K12357, February 2011, 240 pp., Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-5148-7, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

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Construction Engineering Quality Management in Construction Projects Abdul Razzak Rumane

Modern Construction Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices

Engineer, Consultant, SSH International Engineering Consultants, Kuwait

Lincoln H. Forbes

Concise and easy to read, this reference presents key information on how to approach quality assurance for construction projects. Containing quick reference tables and a wealth of figures, the book presents valuable quality-related data and guidelines. It provides coverage that spans from the inception of a project through issuance of a completion certificate.

Syed M. Ahmed

Go the extra distance and become the consummate professional: • Learn about different types of contract deliverable systems • Explore important points to be considered while developing detail design and shop drawing • Plan for major activities during the construction process • Create design review checklists • Anticipate costs involved with quality • Understand why an executed work may be rejected • Develop ways to assess your quality efforts In addition to covering standard procedures and concepts, the author introduces and discusses a wide range of state-of-the-art tools and approaches that professionals can use to develop an Integrated Quality Management System most suitable for their specific project. These include Six Sigma, TRIZ, and Total Quality Management, as well ISO 9000, ISO 14000 Environmental Management System, and OHSAS 18000. This information will also prove valuable for cutting-edge instructors who wish to provide engineering/management students with in-depth knowledge about current practices and familiarize them with the vernacular used in discussing quality assurance practices within the construction industry. Catalog no. K11759, January 2011, 464 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3871-6, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA Department of Construction Management, East Carolina University, USA (chair)

Written by experts highly regarded for leadership and innovation, this book offers lean tools and other productive strategies for the management of people and processes in the construction industry. The authors focus mainly on lean construction methodologies, such as The Last Planner® System, The Lean Project Delivery System™, and Integrated Project Delivery™. They then present process improvement approaches such as TQM and Six Sigma, demonstrating how these methods can improve projects in a traditional environment.

Features: • Provides a solid foundation for lean construction by explaining its historical development and leading the reader through its ongoing evolution • Covers methodologies that are not usually found in one reference and links them together so that they support each other—lean methods, quality management, Six Sigma, sustainability (LEED, Energy Star), commissioning, and safety management • Balances coverage of theory and practice with descriptions of lean principles and actual cases of successful applications of lean innovation and older techniques such as Six Sigma • Addresses the human element from several angles, including behavioral/motivational and ergonomics/human factors relative to worker performance • Takes a realistic approach to promoting change in the industry by showing how innovative industry stakeholders can start lean endeavors unilaterally even in traditionally run projects Catalog no. 6312X, January 2011, 524 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6312-7, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

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Construction Engineering

Nomograms for Design and Operation of Cement Plants S.P. Deolalkar Consultant, Hyderabad, India

A unique publication, this set of book and CDROM is a handy tool for the design and operation of cement plants. Operation requires many calculations that have to be done repetitively. With this book of nomograms—graphical representations of two or more variables related to one another in such a way that a third one can be read from the nomogram—these workouts can be eliminated and the right values can be found with minimum effort with the user-friendly CD-ROM. Catalog no. K12987, April 2011, 180 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-66577-3, $149.95 / £79.00

AlkaliAggregate Reaction and Structural Damage to Concrete Engineering Assessment, Repair and Management Geoffrey E. Blight University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Mark G. Alexander University of Cape Town, South Africa

The book discusses methods that can be used for in situ non-destructive testing to assess the effects of AAR, and in-service measurements and load-testing to assess the present and future safety of reinforced concrete structures. Methods of repair and rehabilitation and their long-term success are also treated, as well as methods of halting or slowing the progress of AAR. At the same time, the fundamentals of AAR are explained in terms intelligible to the civil and structural engineer who is primarily trained in structural mechanics and design but also needs to have a basic understanding of the AAR process and its effects on concrete. Catalog no. K12658, January 2011, 250 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-61353-8, $159.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Non-Destructive Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures Volume One: Deterioration Processes and Standard Test Methods Edited by

C. Maierhofer, H. W. Reinhardt, and G. Dobmann Many concrete structures and elements of concrete infrastructure such as roads and bridges have exceeded their original design lives and are deteriorating to an extent where they are becoming dangerous. This breakdown can be internal and not obvious, and therefore becomes evident only through detailed testing. Older methods of testing often involved damaging the structure, but this book provides a comprehensive review of the latest developments in nondestructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures. It also examines the principles of deterioration and discusses classic testing methods. Catalog no. N10170, January 2011 ISBN: 978-1-4398-2976-9, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Non-Destructive Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Structures Volume Two: Non-Destructive Testing Methods Edited by

C. Maierhofer, H. W. Reinhardt, and G. Dobmann Engineers have a range of sophisticated techniques at their disposal to assess the condition of reinforced concrete structures that do not cause material damage and that usually enable the structure to be used while the surveys are carried out. Non-destructive evaluation of the infrastructure also plays a key role in calculating and prioritizing where money should be spent on repair or replacement. This second volume provides details of related techniques and case studies and offers an overview of how to plan and implement the NDT of reinforced concrete structures. Catalog no. N10267, January 2011, 624 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4112-9, $249.95 / £160.00 Also available as an eBook

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Construction Engineering Construction Materials Their Nature and Behaviour Edited by

Peter Domone University College London, UK

John Illston Retired Engineer, UK

The twenty–first century has brought much growth in our understanding of materials’ behaviour and in their technology and use. This new edition been expanded to cover recent developments such as the use of glass as a structural material. It also examines the contribution that material selection makes to sustainable construction practice, considering the availability of raw materials, production, recycling and reuse. The new edition maintains the predecessor’s familiar and accessible format, starting with fundamental principles and continuing with a section on each of the major groups of materials, including metals, concrete, ceramics, polymers, fiber composites, bituminous materials, timber, and glass. Catalog no. RU54643, 2010, 584 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46515-1, $160.00 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Materials for Energy Efficiency and Thermal Comfort in Buildings Edited by

Matthew R. Hall

Heavy Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods, Third Edition, Two-Volume Set Jagman Singh Punjab Technical University, India

In any major heavy construction venture, planning, equipment, and project management play a key role. This two-volume work sets out the main considerations of these areas and shows how to reduce both time and cost without compromising quality and safety aspects. The first volume focuses on project management, the various types of construction equipment needed for heavy construction projects, and concrete production and placement. The second volume highlights issues surrounding drilling, blasting, and tunneling. Case studies help to clarify the material and place it in a practical context. Catalog no. K10579, 2009, 1688 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-54906-6, $289.95 / £185.00

Engineered Concrete Mix Design and Test Methods, Second Edition Irving Kett California State University, Los Angeles, USA

A review of advanced materials and sustainable technologies applicable for improving the building environment, this book examines fundamental building physics and occupant comfort, from heat and mass transport, hygrothermal behavior, and ventilation, to thermal comfort and health and safety requirements. It details the development of advanced materials and sustainable technologies and covers modern methods of construction, roofing design and technology, and benchmarking of facades for optimized building thermal performance. The book also covers the use of advanced materials, design, and technologies on a range of existing and new building types.

Providing a fundamental understanding of cement and concrete, this volume presents an in-depth analysis of mixing and testing methods. Although focused mainly on Portland cement concrete, which is perhaps the most important material of modern building construction, the text also includes information on other hydraulic materials and additives with modern applications. This second edition features new chapters that cover the latest concrete technologies, such as high-performance and lightweight concrete. The author includes new tests and sample tear sheets, additional and updated data sheets in the appendix, and numerous updates throughout the text.

Catalog no. N10167, 2010, 732 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2970-7, $279.95 / £170.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 91018, 2010, 246 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-9101-4, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

University of Nottingham, UK

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Construction Engineering Construction Management Subcontractor Scopes of Work Jason G. Smith Construction Analysis Planning LLC, Santa Monica, California, USA

Jimmie Hinze University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

Construction projects are usually completed through the efforts of several specialty contractors that enter into performance agreements with the prime contractor. Mistakes, whether made while bidding or while executing a construction project, can be costly for the facility owner, general contractor, or subcontractor. Focused on helping the project team avoid these mistakes and run their projects more efficiently, this book describes how a prime contractor can coordinate the efforts of subcontractors and address common problems that can occur during various stages. Greater understanding of problematic aspects can assure that the full scope of the project is covered without redundancy.

Site Engineers Manual Second Edition Edited by

David Doran Consultant, Civil/Structural Engineers, formerly Chief Structural Engineer, Wimpey plc, UK

This edition builds on the highly successful first installment and includes chapters focusing on glass, health and safety, and management of demolition projects. With additional illustrations throughout, the book remains a compendium of valuable practical engineering experience that will contribute to good working practice. It is a proven memory aid and a comprehensive handbook providing best practices guidelines for engineers on site and the ideal primer and reference for students who require a broad guide to all aspects of engineering. Catalog no. N10079, 2010, 512 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-0869-6, $119.95

Features: • Guides estimators and project managers to properly scope the work of subcontractors and to avoid costly mistakes • Offers an in-depth look at all phases of the construction process • Includes solved problems and numerous examples • Identifies several aspects of projects that can be particularly burdensome if not properly addressed • Provides specific guidance and instructions for each particular type of construction work to be performed

Selected Contents: Demolition. Shoring and Underpinning. Mass Excavation and Site Grading. Dewatering. Below Grade Waterproofing. Reinforcing Steel. Concrete Formwork. Concrete Placing and Finishing. Shotcrete. Structural Steel. Metal Decking. Miscellaneous Metals. Expansion Joints. Spray Fireproofing. Above Grade Waterproofing. Plaster. Precast Concrete. Masonry. Metal Panels. Roofing. Flashing and Louvers. Glass and Glazing, Storefronts and Curtain Walls. Catalog no. K10468, 2010, 464 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0941-9, $144.95 / £92.00 Also available as an eBook

Pavement Engineering Principles and Practice Rajib B. Mallick and Tahar El-Korchi Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts, USA

Most civil engineering projects involve pavements to some degree. This volume prepares the nextgeneration of engineers with the core principles and application knowledge needed to maneuver in the ever-expanding pavement engineering industry. The book covers the entire range of pavement construction, from soil preparation to structural design and life-cycle costing and analysis. It links the concepts of mix and structural design, while also placing emphasis on pavement evaluation and rehabilitation techniques. It introduces concepts and techniques, including ground-penetrating radar and seismic testing. • Includes examples, problems, laboratory tests, and a solutions manual • Addresses environmental and green engineering issues Catalog no. 60295, 2009, 536 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6029-4, $124.95 / £53.99 Also available as an eBook

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Construction Engineering Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook Second Edition Edited by

Edward G. Nawy Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA

"It encompasses all the vital tools necessary for the engineering construction of concrete facilities and answers the problems faced in the design office and in the field pertaining to concrete construction ...” —Concrete International, Vol. 30, No. 12

This handbook covers what design engineers, constructors, educators, and field personnel need to know about concrete. It focuses on advances in engineered concrete materials, reinforced concrete construction, specialized construction techniques, and design recommendations for high performance. Catalog no. 7492, 2008, 1584 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-7492-0, $185.95 / £119.00 Also available as an eBook

Systems Life Cycle Costing Economic Analysis, Estimation, and Management John Vail Farr United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, USA

An analysis of today’s business environment and the integration of software, people, and interfaces, this book explores the roles of engineers, information technologists, and product development professionals. It provides methods, processes, and tools (MPTs) for life cycle costing while focusing on technology-centric examples. • Contains unpublished material on the costing of commercial off-the-shelf systems • Discusses advanced techniques such as simulation base costing and cost estimation relationships • Covers applications that use Excel spreadsheets for better comprehension Catalog no. K11422, June 2011, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2891-5, $99.95 / £63.99

New Edition of a Bestseller!

Energy Audit of Building Systems An Engineering Approach, Second Edition Moncef Krarti University of Colorado at Boulder, USA

The second edition of a bestseller, this book offers a systematic engineering approach to saving energy and reducing operating costs in residential and commercial buildings. The author provides tools and procedures for performing building energy audits, including economic analysis, building energy simulation, and field testing. He also explores techniques and technologies to reduce energy use or operating costs. Each chapter includes simplified calculation methods to evaluate the effectiveness of various efficiency measures. Catalog no. K11410, January 2011, 454 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2871-7, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Home Builder's Guide to Continuous Improvement Schedule, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Cost, and Safety Jack B. ReVelle ReVelle Solutions LLC, Santa Ana, California, USA

Derek N. Margetts Phoenix, Arizona, USA

This book presents tools and techniques for reducing cycle time duration and variation in order to improve quality and customer satisfaction and to minimize costs and accidents. Each chapter offers examples based on the authors’ experience working with builders and trade contractors. Figures and graphs enhance the text, and this book uses simple residential construction industry terminology to improve understanding of concepts and practices. No previous math background is required, making it suitable for all levels. Catalog no. 55070, 2010, 224 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4200-5507-8, $82.95 / £52.99 Also available as an eBook

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Structural Engineering Understanding Structural Engineering From Theory to Practice Wai-Fah Chen University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA

Salah El-Din E. El-Metwally El-Mansoura University, Egypt

In our world of seemingly unlimited computing, numerous analytical approaches to the estimation of stress, strain, and displacement, including analytical, numerical, physical, and analog techniques, have greatly advanced the practice of engineering. Combining theory and experimentation, computer simulation has emerged as a third path for engineering design and performance evaluation. As a result, structural engineers working in the practical world of engineering must apply, and ideally, thrive, on these idealizations of science-based theories. Analyzing the major achievements in the field, Understanding Structural Engineering demonstrates how to bring science to engineering design. This book illustrates: • Key conceptual breakthroughs in structural engineering in the 20th century • The science of structural engineering from basic mechanics and computing to the ultimate process of engineering design • How engineers implement theory to practice through idealizations and simplifications • Covers current and future trends in structural engineering Developments and advancements in structural engineering hinge on a few key breakthroughs in concepts, simplifications and idealizations. Simplification, the art of structural engineering, is a key theme throughout this book. But the authors go further—their clear explanations of the role and impact of new, science-based developments shows you how to put them into practice.

Selected Contents: From Science to Engineering. The Era of Elasticity. The Era of Plasticity. The Era of Finite Element. Strut-and-Tie Model for Design of Structural Concrete Discontinuity Regions. Toward Advanced Analysis for Steel Frame Design. The Era of Model-Based Simulation.

Construction Management and Design of Industrial Concrete and Steel Structures Mohamed A. El-Reedy Engineering Consultant (oil & gas industry), Giza, Egypt

A worldwide boom in the use of reinforced concrete structures for industrial projects has resulted in a wealth of new research leading to improved quality and lowered costs. Drawing on the best practices currently employed, this resource provides design and structural engineers with complete coverage of all the latest in the design, materials, construction, and maintenance of reinforced concrete and steel structures. In addition to vast technical engineering information, it provides detailed coverage of construction management issues, including quality control, project and risk management, technical and commercial evaluation, cost analyses and calculations, and maintenance strategies.

Features: • Presents the latest technologies in new building materials—particularly new types of concrete—and new construction methods for steel and concrete structures • Discusses foundation construction for different types of industrial applications (buildings, storage tanks, pipelines, towers, offshore structures, etc.) • Examines different loads that affect industrial buildings utilizing both ACI (American Concrete Institute) and BS (British Standard) building codes • Contains a dedicated chapter on soil testing and preparation • Includes numerous examples and international case studies • Makes electronic spreadsheets for cost calculations readily available online Catalog no. K10820, January 2011, 576 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1599-1, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11335, May 2011, 271 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2710-9, $99.95 / £63.99

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Structural Engineering Bestseller!

Reinforced Concrete Design of Tall Buildings Bungale S. Taranath

Retrofitting Design of Building Structures

DeSimone Consulting Engineers, Los Vegas, Nevada, USA

Edited by

"This book is the key to understanding not only the technology of concrete structures but also the organic nature of this basic material, which is used in every corner of the world."

Tongji University, Shanghai, China

—From the Foreword by Vincent J. DeSimone, Chairman, DeSimone Consulting Engineers, New York, Miami, San Francisco, New Haven, Las Vegas, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi

"This book is truly one of the most interesting and well laid-out publications that I have reviewed." —From the ICC Foreword by Hamid A. Naderi, International Code Council

Written by a premier designer of tall and ultra tall buildings, this work explains fundamental principles and state-of-the-art technologies for building vertical RC structures as sound as they are eloquent. It bridges the gap between intuition and experience, and between computer skills and analytical techniques, and is written to the latest U.S. building codes, including ASCE/SEI 7-05, IBC-06/09, ACI 318-05/08, and ASCE/SEI 41-06. The book covers lateral loading, seismic vulnerability and retrofit design, and performance-based design trends. It is illustrated by dozens of case studies throughout the world, many concerning buildings designed by the author.

Features: • Discusses common types of framing, novel systems such as haunch girder systems, and prestressed concrete design • Covers flat slab-frames, coupled shear walls, core-supported structures, tube buildings, and spine-wall structures • Examines wind-tunnel procedures using rigid, high frequency base and aeroelastic models • Demonstrates how seismically-induced demands may force members to deform well beyond their elastic limits • Explores the structural rehabilitation of seismically vulnerable buildings • Includes a discussion of performance-based design for structural design of new buildings • Presents dynamic response spectra for major cities in the USA Catalog no. K10266, 2010, 989 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0480-3, $164.95 / £102.00 Also available as an eBook

Xilin Lu Retrofitting of building structures, including maintenance, rehabilitation, and strengthening, is not only an important issue in urban construction and management, but also a frequent problem for structural engineers in property management disciplines. Based on the contributors’ hands-on experience, Retrofitting Design of Building Structures covers structural retrofitting practices, the basic principles of structural analysis and design, and various innovatively used structural codes for the design, assessment, and retrofitting of building structures using newly developed technologies worldwide. Beginning with the procedure of structural retrofitting, this book gradually introduces the significance of structural retrofitting; the inspection methods for structural materials, structural deformation, and damages; retrofitting design methods and construction requirements of various structural systems; and practical examples of structural retrofitting design and construction. In various examples, it emphasizes not only conceptual design, but also constructional procedure design, so that a structural retrofitting design work should be completed by both structural analysis and detailed constructional measures. The book provides a complete resource for experienced professionals as well as teachers and students.

Features: • Defines the basic concepts for reliability assessment of buildings and covers methods for evaluation • Introduces typical retrofitting strategies, design analyses, and construction procedures • Covers direct retrofitting methods for multi-storey masonry brick buildings, multi-storey block masonry buildings, inner-frame masonry buildings, and frame-supported masonry buildings • Discusses the reasons for and principles of wood structure retrofitting, including beams, roof trusses, vertical rods, and frames Catalog no. 91786, 2010, 176 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9178-6, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

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Structural Engineering Moving Loads - Dynamic Analysis and Identification Techniques

Steel-Reinforced Concrete Structures

Structures and Infrastructures Book Series, Volume Eight

Mohamed A. El-Reedy

Edited by

Siu-Seong Law Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Xin-Qun Zhu University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

This volume begins with detailed descriptions of the dynamic behavior of continuous beam, beam-slab type bridge deck, and multi-box spline bridge decks under the passage of moving loads. It then addresses moving load identification problems with simple methods for universal application and with specialized techniques. A final chapter treats problems associated with the practical application of moving load identification techniques. Catalog no. K11537, February 2011, 332 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-87877-7, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Design Decisions under Uncertainty with Limited Information

Assessment and Repair of Corrosion Engineering Consultant (oil & gas industry), Giza, Egypt

A practical guide to the maintenance of concrete structures, this book provides procedures for corrosion diagnosis and determining appropriate methods for repair, as well as an economic model for on-site decision making. It includes new ways of protecting steel-reinforced bars and methods for repairing them. The author explains the importance of implementing an integrity management system to provide for a comprehensive maintenance strategy and concludes with coverage of traditional, time-tested, and advanced repair techniques. A special feature is a chapter focusing on the advance maintenance plan philosophy and risk-based maintenance for reinforced concrete structures. Catalog no. 54309, 2008, 216 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5430-9, $144.95 / £92.00 Also available as an eBook

Structures and Infrastructures Book Series, Volume Seven

Introduction to Structural Aluminum Design

Efstratios Nikolaidis, Zissimos P. Mourelatos, and Vijitashwa Pandey This book illustrates practical design problemsolving techniques in the aerospace and automotive engineering industries. Using a balanced approach explaining both the theoretical foundations of the methods and their application to engineering design, it enables readers to learn a structured, risk-based technique for design under uncertainty when limited information is available. It provides guidance on which tools are available and which to select and apply, given a design decision problem.

With strength properties close to steel, aluminum alloys are finding more use in construction. Many years of working with aluminum have provided the author with the knowledge to avoid pitfalls and problems in the design, fabrication, and protection of structures. This complete and current reference covers the material properties and behavior of aluminum, as well as its use in structural design. The author considers the strengths of designing with aluminum alloy members and how weaknesses can be overcome. Reference is made throughout to EN 1999, Eurocode 9, and its design methods are discussed and illustrated.

Catalog no. K00104, February 2011, 538 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-49247-8, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. N10326, February 2011, 192 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-5468-6, $79.95 Also available as an eBook

Ulrich Muller

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Structural Engineering Limit Analysis and Concrete Plasticity Concrete Repair A Practical Guide Edited by

Michael G. Grantham GR Technologie Ltd., UK

This straightforward book serves as a practical guide to engineers on the processes to be followed in commissioning a concrete repair. It stresses the need to fully understand the cause, extent, and location of the problem by appropriate in situ and laboratory testing, and outlines the steps to a successful repair. It includes sections on the different repair techniques, giving practical advice as to where and when to use them, and warns of the pitfalls of incorrect use. It also includes an up-to-date guide on current standards for repair and provides ample references to other sources of information. Catalog no. RU46543, April 2011, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-44734-8, $140.00 / £70.00 Also available as an eBook

Sustainability of Concrete

Third Edition M. P. Nielsen Technical University of Denmark, Bygning

L. C. Hoang University of Southern Denmark, Odense

Now in its third edition, this book describes the basic principles of plasticity theory and its application to the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. This edition includes formulas for reinforcement design for three-dimensional stress fields, describes the theory of rigid-plastic dynamics, contains a heightened explanation of the theory of crack sliding to enable practical applications and to explain punching shear, and explores shear in beams and columns with circular cross sections. Catalog no. K10220, January 2011, 816 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0396-7, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Principles of Structural Design

Sherbrooke University, Canada

Wood, Steel, and Concrete

Sidney Mindess

Ram S. Gupta

Pierre-Claude Aïtcin

University of British Columbia, Canada

The pressure to make the production of concrete more sustainable, or “greener”, is considerable and increasing. This requires a wholesale shift in processes, materials, and methods in the concrete industry. Presenting the latest advances in the science of concrete, this book focuses particularly on sustainability, durability, and economic factors. It explores the potential for increased sustainability from the initial mixing right through to the concrete substance’s behavior in complex structures exposed to different types of loads and aggressive environments.

Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA

• Offers the prospect of decreasing CO2 emissions • Surveys the most recent advances in concrete science

Anyone involved with structural design must maintain a functional understanding of wood, steel, and concrete design principles. Covering all of these materials, this book provides a selfcontained authoritative source that elaborates on the most recent practices together with the code-connected fundamentals that other books often take for granted. Organized for ready reference, the text presents the LRFD approach for designing structural elements according to the latest codes. Written primarily for architecture and construction management students, it is equally suitable for those in civil and structural engineering programs. It provides numerous examples, case studies, and designs of completed model structures with respect to each type of building material.

Catalog no. Y106944, February 2011, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-57196-8, $200.00 / £100.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 73397, January 2011, 488 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7339-3, $119.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

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Structural Engineering

Practical Design of Steel Structures Karuna Moy Ghosh This book presents practical design examples and calculations for a multi-bay, steel-framed industrial building under the actions of a variety of loads. Through this volume, engineers and students alike can appreciate the complete design process through the analysis of the whole structure and the design of structural members, all in compliance with Eurocode (EC)3. The calculations are presented in a simple and concrete way, employing a step-by-step approach stating the design philosophy and design considerations and clarifying the referred clauses of the code of practice. Catalog no. N10242, January 2011, 224 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-1-4398-3571-5, $79.95 For Sale Only in North America

Advances in Structural Adhesive Bonding Edited by

David A. Dillard Virginia Tech, USA

Adhesive bonding is increasingly regarded as a cost effective and effective way to join mechanical structures. This book reviews recent improvements in adhesive bonding and its wide-ranging potential in structural engineering. The first section discusses methods for selecting the correct adhesive. The second set of chapters discusses the various types of adherents. A third section analyzes methods and techniques for joint design. The final chapters give useful and practical insight into the problems and solutions of adhesive bonding in a variety of hostile environments such as chemical, wet, and extreme temperatures. Catalog no. N10053, 2010, 400 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0217-5, $249.95 / £160.00

Structural Optimization Dynamic and Seismic Applications

Kevin Z. Truman

Fatigue Life of Riveted Steel Bridges

University of Missouri, USA

Björn Åkesson

Today’s biggest structural engineering challenge is to design stronger structures, and a key issue is the need to take an integrated approach that balances control of costs with the requirement for withstanding earthquakes and other dynamic forces. Structural optimization is based on rigorous mathematical formulation and requires computation algorithms for sizing structural elements and synthesizing systems. Thorough and practical, this volume comprehensively presents current optimization strategies. Illustrated with examples of the design of elements and systems and presenting descriptions of the process and results, it places strong emphasis on dynamic loading, particularly with respect to seismic forces.

Consulting Engineer, Fagersta, Sweden

Catalog no. RU43753, 2010, 728 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-42370-0, $160.00 / £99.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K11374, 2010, 170 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-87676-6, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Franklin Y. Cheng Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA

Many old riveted railway bridges are replaced too soon due to a general lack of knowledge about their expected life span. This indicates the need for more information on fatigue and brittle fracture of riveted bridges. This book unveils extensive research and literature results on riveted bridge fatigue and shows how to properly evaluate fatigue when deciding on the future service life of a riveted railway bridge. It considers the level of stress ranges due to traffic, the effect of temperature and aging, loading histories, crack detection, loose rivets, other defects, and repair and strengthening.

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Structural Engineering Blast Protection of Civil Infrastructures and Vehicles Using Composites

Shotcrete Elements of a System

Edited by

Nasim Uddin

E.S. Bernard

University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA

Public and military safety issues require a heightened effort to create blasthardened structures, whether new or retrofitted. This volume provides structural engineers and material scientists with an authoritative reference that covers general technical issues, including key information on threats and types of blast damage and detailed data on the development, effectiveness, associated specifications, and proper use of matrix composites. The book also reviews applications, including the use of a variety of composites for ballistic protection of structures, vehicles, and personnel. Catalog no. N10154, 2010, 448 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2771-0, $219.95 / £140.00 Also available as an eBook

Design of Modern Steel Railway Bridges John F. Unsworth Canadian Pacific Railway, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

TSE Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia

In the last 20 years, we have witnessed a revolution in ground stabilization in both underground and above-ground applications, thanks largely to the widespread adoption of shotcrete as a medium for support. This volume includes a selection of papers describing recent developments in the evolving field of shotcrete technology, written by a wide range of authors from around the world. The subjects range from mining-related ground control requirements, testing and performance characterization, and durability, to nozzleman education and accreditation requirements. Catalog no. K10274, 2010, 310 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-47589-1, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Structural Identification and Damage Detection Using Genetic Algorithms Structures and Infrastructures Book Series, Volume Six Chan Ghee Koh National University of Singapore, Singapore

This book concentrates on the modern methods and technology used in the analysis and design of new steel superstructures for modern railway bridges. While the focus is on replacement superstructures, many of the principles and methods outlined are also useful in the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing steel railway bridges. The author provides introductory information and then examines topics including load development, structural analysis, and the detailed design of modern steel railway bridge superstructures. A practical reference for experienced bridge engineers and researchers, this book is also a learning tool for students and engineers new to the field.

A comprehensive review of robust methods based on genetic algorithms (GA), this book presents readers with the background required to conduct research and apply GA-based methods for parameter identification, model updating, and damage detection of structural dynamic systems. It demonstrates a novel strategy that focuses on structural identification problems with limited and noise-contaminated measurements. This book also presents parameter estimation of non-linear structural systems to illustrate the power and versatility of the GA-based identification strategy.

Catalog no. 82175, 2010, 453 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8217-3, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. SW1022, 2010, 140 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46102-3, $69.95 / £42.99 Also available as an eBook

Michael J. Perry Keppel Offshore and Marine Technology, Singapore

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Structural Engineering Stresses in Beams, Plates, and Shells

Failure, Distress and Repair of Concrete Structures

Third Edition Ansel C. Ugural New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, USA

Edited by

Norbert Delatte Cleveland State University, Ohio, USA

"... a standard reference for civil engineers, architects, and anyone working in the construction sector, as well as those concerned with ensuring the safety of concrete structures." —MCEER, June 2010

This book looks at the problem of defects in concrete and provides a review of concrete deterioration and damage. The first section discusses failure mechanisms and covers topics such as causes and mechanisms of deterioration in reinforced concrete, types of damage in concrete structures, and condition assessment. The second section reviews the repair of concrete structures. Topics include standards and guidelines for repair, repair materials, bonded concrete overlays, and procedures for retrofitting concrete structures with fiber-reinforced polymers. Catalog no. N10124, 2010, 352 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1874-9, $211.95 / £135.00

"Ugural's book thoroughly explains how stresses in beam, plate, and shell structures can be predicted and analyzed." —Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 132, No. 6, June 2010

Noted for its practical, student-friendly approach to graduate-level mechanics, this volume is considered one of the top references on the subject of elasticity and stress in construction. The author presents many examples and applications to review and support several foundational concepts. The more advanced concepts are analyzed and introduced gradually. Newer computer methods, including FEA and computational/equation-solving software, are covered, and in many cases, classical approaches and numerical/computer approaches are both presented. Catalog no. K10142, 2010, 596 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0270-0, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

Structural Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure Systems

Advanced Materials and Techniques for Reinforced Concrete Structures

Edited by

Mohamed A. El-Reedy

Vistasp M. Karbhari The University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA

Farhad Ansari University of Illinois at Chicago, USA

Structural health monitoring is an extremely important methodology in evaluating the safety of a structure by assessing the level of deterioration and remaining service life of civil infrastructure systems. This book reviews key developments in research, technologies, and applications in this area of civil engineering. It discusses ways of obtaining and analyzing data, sensor technologies, and methods of sensing changes in structural performance characteristics. It also discusses data transmission and the application of both individual technologies and entire systems to bridges and buildings. Catalog no. N10025, 2010, 552 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0131-4, $244.95 / £155.00

Engineering Consultant (oil & gas industry), Giza, Egypt

From China to Kuala Lumpur to Dubai to downtown New York City, amazing buildings and unusual structures attract attention with the uniqueness of their design. While attractive to developers and investors, the safe and economic design and construction of reinforced concrete buildings can sometimes be problematic. This book discusses how to create safety and economy in design, construction, and maintenance operations plans. The author presents data on advanced materials and techniques, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of different structure systems in durability, reliability, construction, and architectural requirements. Catalog no. 88912, 2009, 327 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8891-5, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

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Structural Engineering Intelligent Infrastructure Neural Networks, Wavelets, and Chaos Theory for Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart Structures Hojjat Adeli Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

Xiaomo Jiang GE-Energy, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Presenting a new vision and way of designing and managing the civil infrastructure of the nation, this text introduces novel technologies, methods, and detailed computational algorithms for the creation of smart structures and intelligent freeways. Cutting across the disciplines of structural and transportation engineering, it provides a unique treatise for attacking and solving some of the most complex and intractable problems encountered in the emerging fields of smart structures and intelligent transportation systems. Catalog no. 85360, 2009, 440 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8536-5, $172.95 / £110.00 Also available as an eBook

Historic Bridges Evaluation, Preservation, and Management Edited by

Hojjat Adeli Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

Perhaps more than any other engineered structures, bridges represent the height of resourcefulness both in their design and their use of materials. Stone, brick, timber, wrought iron, steel, and concrete have all been effectively employed in a myriad of structural forms, many of which still stand as testimony to the brilliance of bridge designers. This work provides both an admiring and a technical account of bridge engineering through an exploration of several remarkable examples. Demonstrating historic significance beyond their utilitarian function, the bridges encountered in these pages are true landmarks, as worthy of emulation as they are preservation. Catalog no. 79956, 2008, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7995-1, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Understanding Structures An Introduction to Structural Analysis Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Modern Protective Structures

Toshikatsu Ichinose

Theodor Krauthammer

Mete A. Sozen

Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan

University of Florida, Gainesville, USA

An exploration of essential design and construction details of safe structures, this book explains how buildings and bridges resist gravity, wind, and earthquake loads. Employing an interactive presentation of topics, it spans elementary concepts, from force in trusses to bending of beams and the response of multi-story, multi-bay frames. This book features free access to GOYA software, which runs easily on JAVA-enabled systems. Developed by the authors to improve understanding of structures through repetition, GOYA enables readers to solve problems of increasing complexity with relative ease, thereby expediting the process of safe structure design. Catalog no. 6861X, 2009, 368 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6861-0, $102.95 / £48.99 Also available as an eBook

Tackling the analytical, design, assessment, and hazard mitigation issues associated with shortduration dynamic loads, this book examines how impulsive loads affect various types of structures. It provides the necessary material to help ensure the safety of persons, assets, and projects. Coverage includes information on explosives, nuclear explosions, loads on structures, the behaviors of structural elements, dynamic response and analysis, internal shock, impulse diagrams, progressive collapse, and protective design. The book offers guidance from design manuals and features illustrations, charts, tables, solved problems, and case histories to supplement discussion.

Catalog no. DK3186, 2008, 528 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-2526-6, $149.95 / £96.00 Also available as an eBook

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General Civil Engineering New Edition of a Bestseller!

Probability, Statistics, and Reliability for Engineers and Scientists

Geomatics Engineering A Practical Guide to Project Design Clement A. Ogaja

Third Edition

California State University, Fresno, USA

Bilal M. Ayyub and Richard McCuen

Presenting the nuts and bolts of geomatics projects, this book examines key components and aspects of land surveying and geomatics projects. It reviews the experience of past projects and identifies priority areas of attention for planning new projects. Ideal for students, the text guides readers through the project design and request-for-proposal process commonly used for soliciting professional geomatics engineering services. The author provides an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, the impact of engineering solutions in a global and social context, as well as a host of other issues such as budgetary and scheduling constraints.

University of Maryland, College Park, USA

The third edition of this bestselling text presents probability, statistics, reliability, and risk methods with an ideal balance of theory and applications. It places increased emphasis on simulation, particularly as a modeling tool, applying it progressively with projects that continue in each chapter. This edition also features expanded discussions of the analysis of variance and a thorough treatment of Monte Carlo simulation. The authors not only clearly establish the limitations, advantages, and disadvantages of each method, but also show that data analysis is a continuum rather than the isolated application of different methods. Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K10904, January 2011, 296 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1743-8, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K10476, April 2011, 663 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0951-8, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

Strength of Materials B.S. Basavarajaiah and P. Mahadevappa National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India

"… [The authors] have drawn on their long experience as teachers to present a well-organized text for students of engineering and architecture. Each chapter offers definitions, analysis of problems, derivations, applications, worked problems (380 in all), and exercises. Coverage begins with simple, then compound, stresses and strains, and proceeds through bending moments and shearing forces, bending stresses in beams, deflection of beams, tursion, fixed and continuous beams, columns and struts, thin and thick cylinders, and theories of elastic failure. …" —SciTech Book News, February 2011

Catalog no. N10325, January 2011, 768 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-5419-8, $169.95 / £108.00 Also available as an eBook

Sustainability and Design Ethics Tom Russ College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, USA

Major revisions of traditional professional codes of ethics are required to reflect emerging environmental concerns and the corresponding standards of care and professional practice. Drawing on business ethics principles and his own experience as a design professional, the author presents a unique exposition of the underlying ethical reasoning involved in the challenges confronted by contemporary design professionals. It considers the implications of sustainability from traditional ethical points of view and provides a balanced analysis of how a sustainable standard of care might be composed. Catalog no. K10423, 2010, 176 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-4398-0854-2, $59.95 / £38.99 Also available as an eBook

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General Civil Engineering

Modelling for Coastal Hydraulics and Engineering K. W. Chau Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon

This volume reviews the state of the art in conventional coastal modeling as well as the increasingly popular integration of various artificial intelligence technologies into coastal modelling. It examines hydrodynamic and water quality modelling techniques, finite difference and finite element methods, novel and genetic algorithms, knowledge-based systems, artificial neural networks, and fuzzy inference systems. The author discusses soft computing methods that contribute to accurate and reliable prediction of coastal processes and describes how combining these techniques has the potential to make extremely powerful modelling tools. Catalog no. Y004220, 2010, 240 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-48254-7, $145.00 / £75.00 Also available as an eBook

Geosynthetic Clay Liners for Waste Containment Facilities Edited by

A. Bouazza Department of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

J.J. Bowders Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA

Increasingly stringent regulation of pollution and waste production worldwide has driven the need to isolate contaminants posing a threat to human and environmental health. This book gives a comprehensive review of the current state of practice on geosynthetic clay liners in waste containments. It provides insight into the individual materials used as well as the manufacturing processes. The book also explores hydraulic conductivity, chemical compatibility, contaminant transport, gas migration, shear strength and slope stability, and field performance. Catalog no. K00009, 2010, 254 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46733-9, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

SocialEnvironmental Planning The Design Interface Between Everyforest and Everycity Chris Maser Consultant, Corvallis, Oregon, USA

"… provides an important and unique perspective on the strong relationships and parallels between human-made systems and structures and other natural systems and structures." —Jane Silberstein, Bainbridge Island, Washington

Based on the author’s forty years of experience, this book discusses the sustainability of the planet and its population when dealing with climate change. The book focuses on community based solutions and how the heavy lifting of sustainability will always be done inside existing cities and communities. The author explores the reciprocal interface between communities and the landscape, and explains how government agencies can assist to create solutions that work. Catalog no. K10751, 2010, 328 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-1459-8, $71.95 / £45.99 Also available as an eBook

City Planning for Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, and Surveyors Kurt W. Bauer Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, USA

"I highly recommend City Planning for Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, and Surveyors as an authoritative resource for those new to the land-use arena and to those wanting to improve their knowledge and add value to their land surveying practices. It deserves a place on the bookshelf of any land surveyor whose practice includes urban land development." —Jeff Salmon, in Professional Surveyor Magazine

An introduction to land use planning, this book covers infrastructure systems planning and development. It stresses basic concepts and the most widely practiced principles involved in urban planning, particularly in small and medium sized communities. Catalog no. K10440, 2010, 368 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0892-4, $92.95 / £58.99 Also available as an eBook

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Earthquake Engineering Seismic Design Aids for Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures Srinivasan Chandrasekaran, Luciano Nunziante, Giorgio Serino, and Federico Carannante This volume comprehensively explores seismic design aids and nonlinear properties of RC elements in a form that enables practicing engineers and researchers to readily use it without solving complex equations. With step-by-step numerical procedures and supplemental online material, the text clarifies the complexities involved in estimating basic input parameters required for nonlinear analysis of RC beam and frame structures under seismic loads until collapse. With several case examples of beam and frames, this superior reference is ideal for academicians and graduate engineering students. Catalog no. K10453, 2010, 258 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0914-3, $102.95 / £65.99 Also available as an eBook

Wavelet-Based Vibration Control of Smart Buildings and Bridges Hojjat Adeli Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

Hongjin Kim Kyungpook National University, Buk-gu Daegu, Korea

Based on the groundbreaking work of Hojjat Adeli, this book introduces the mathematical concept of wavelets into the field of structural vibration control. It presents a control algorithm for robust control of smart civil structures subjected to destructive environmental forces, such as earthquakes and wind. It then discusses a new hybrid control system, the hybrid tuned liquid column damper (TLCD) system. This methodology, which combines passive and semiactive control systems, is intended to achieve increased reliability and maximum operability of the control system during power failure and to eliminate the need for a larger power requirement. Catalog no. 89234, 2009, 238 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-8923-3, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

Formulas for Mechanical and Structural Shock and Impact Gregory Szuladzi´nski Analytical Service Co. Killara, Australia

The engineering community is increasingly interested in the concept of explosive action and the associated failure of structural elements. This book addresses these topics in an approachable and comprehensive way, covering the civilian, military, and infrastructure protection fields. It presents formulas and methodology to determine dynamic response to shock loads, and explores a range of mechanical and civil engineering applications. The text enables engineers to calculate what happens to structures and objects when pushed, pulled, or jerked, by giving formulas, solved problems, and illustrations. Catalog no. 65564, 2010, 790 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6556-5, $164.95 / £102.00 Also available as an eBook

Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design Victor Gioncu Technical University, Timisoara, Romania

Federico M. Mazzolani University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Developments in earthquake engineering have focused on the capacity and response of structures, but they often overlook the importance of seismological knowledge to earthquake-proofing design. Reflecting the importance of appreciating the nature of a possible earthquake, this volume explores the concept of seismic design—the bringing together of earthquake engineering and engineering seismology. It focuses on the seismological aspects of design, including the analysis of various types of earthquakes and their effects on different structures. Covering the basis and basics of the major international codes, this is the essential guide for professionals working on structures in earthquake zones around the world. Catalog no. RU54410, January 2011, 584 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46533-5, $160.00 / £90.00 Also available as an eBook

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Smart Structures Innovative Systems for Seismic Response Control Franklin Y. Cheng, Hongping Jiang, and Kangyu Lou An innovative concept, smart structural systems have proven to be extremely effective in absorbing damaging energy and counteracting potentially devastating force, thus limiting structural collapse and subsequent injury. This text provides researchers, practicing engineers, and advanced students with the means to learn about and apply smart structure innovations. Key features include complete mathematical formulations and numerical procedures, new technologies, design guidelines and examples based on official codes, consideration of smart structures on a variety of foundations, and discussion of the use of smart structures with passive or semi-active devices.

Spatial Variation of Seismic Ground Motions Modeling and Engineering Applications Aspasia Zerva Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this book covers seismological and engineering, deterministic and stochastic, and physical and mathematical points of view. The author describes the estimation of spatial variability from recorded data, its physical interpretation, and the development of spatial variability/coherency models. She uses random variation analysis to illustrate the effect of differential ground motions on the quasi-static and dynamic response of extended structures. Worked-out applications demonstrate the significance of seismic ground strains and differential motions on the seismic response of foundations, bridges, and dams.

Catalog no. 8532, 2008, 672 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-8532-2, $139.95 / £89.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 9929, 2009, 486 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8493-9929-9, $144.95 / £92.00 Also available as an eBook

Architectural Glass to Resist Seismic and Extreme Climatic Events

Fundamental Concepts of Earthquake Engineering

Edited by

University of California, Irvine, USA

Richard A. Behr Pennsylvania State University, USA

Glass is increasingly used as a structural material in new buildings. The structural envelope may consist entirely or partially of glass, and this trend to eschew traditional materials such as brick and concrete for steel-framed, glass-clad buildings presents inherent challenges. A major issue is the performance of glazing during earthquakes and extreme climatic events such as windstorms and heavy snow loads. This authoritative book reviews the state of the art in glass, glazing technology, and resist failure due to these natural events. Catalog no. N10037, 2010, 272 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-0170-3, $199.95 / £125.00

Roberto Villaverde This comprehensive resource is a great aid to those professionals tasked with mitigating the effects of catastrophic earthquakes. It presents modern concepts and valuable procedures, code provisions, and seismic hazard assessment techniques used to make structures as earthquake-resistant as possible. The author details the main aspects and historical development of earthquake engineering with regard to various types and levels of damage. He also details earthquake generation and propagation mechanisms and scales used to quantify earthquake size and damage potential. Catalog no. 64959, 2009, 960 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-6495-7, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

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Geotechnical Engineering Soil Mechanics Fundamentals

Coming Soon!

Old Dominion University, Virginia, USA

Rock Engineering Design

Hemanta Hazarika

Xia-Ting Feng

Isao Ishibashi

Kyushu University, Japan

Based on the authors’ more than 25 years of teaching soil mechanics to engineering students, Soil Mechanics Fundamentals presents a comprehensive introduction to soil mechanics, with emphasis on the engineering significance of what soil is, how it behaves, and why it behaves that way. Concise, yet thorough, the text is organized incrementally, with earlier sections serving as the foundation for more advanced topics. Explaining the varied behavior of soils through mathematics, physics and chemistry, the text covers: • Engineering behavior of clays • Unified and AASHTO soil classification systems • Compaction techniques, water flow, and effective stress • Stress increments in soil mass and settlement problems • Mohr’s Circle application to soil mechanics and shear strength • Lateral earth pressure and bearing capacity theories Each chapter is accompanied by examples and problems that encourage readers to apply learned concepts to applications with a full understanding of soil behavior fundamentals. With this text, engineering professionals as well as students can confidently determine logical and innovative solutions to challenging situations.

Features: • Clearly explains various behaviors of soils based on mathematics, physics, and chemistry • Includes only the essential engineering equations to emphasize the importance of fundamentals • Presents new concepts in a systematic, step-by-step way with a smooth flow of information • Includes 47 examples and 180 problems Solutions manual and PowerPoint presentations available upon qualifying course adoption.

Catalog no. K12080, January 2011, 342 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-4644-5, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

John A. Hudson Imperial College, London, UK

This book introduces an up-to-date methodology for the design of all types of rock engineering projects, whether surface or underground. Guidance is provided on the nature of modeling to support design and the information required for design; also included is a procedure for technical auditing of the modeling and design. This modern approach to rock engineering design includes a CD-ROM with protocol sheets. Written by two eminent authors, clearly structured and with many illustrations, this volume is intended for consulting engineers, contractors, researchers, lecturers and students work on rock engineering projects. Catalog no. K12495, July 2011, c. 484 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-60356-0, $119.95 / £76.99

Advances in Rock Dynamics and Applications Edited by

Yingxin Zhou Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), Singapore

Jian Zhao École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Laboratoire de mécanique des roches (LMR), Lausanne, Switzerland

Rock dynamics has a wide range of applications in civil, mining, geological and environmental engineering. This book provides a summary of the current knowledge of rock dynamics with 18 chapters contributed by individual authors from both academia and engineering fields. The topics of this book are wide-ranging and representative, covering fundamental theories of fracture dynamics and wave propagation, rock dynamic properties and testing methods, numerical modeling of rock dynamic failure, engineering applications in earthquakes, explosion loading and tunnel response, as well as dynamic rock support. Catalog no. K12657, May 2011, 500 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-61351-4, $149.95 / £95.00

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Geotechnical Engineering

Offshore Geotechnical Engineering Mark Randolph and Susan Gourvenec University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia

Due to fundamental differences in construction and installation techniques, offshore geotechnical engineering has grown as a specialty. The early chapters of this critical volume provide a brief overview of the marine environment, offshore site investigation techniques, and interpretation of soil behavior. The book then examines the geotechnical design of piled foundations, shallow foundations, and anchoring systems. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the book also examines the design of mobile drilling rigs, pipelines, and geohazards. The final section explores general concepts surrounding design and reliability in the offshore environment. Catalog no. RU55596, March 2011, 550 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-47744-4, $140.00 / £80.00 Also available as an eBook

Geological Engineering Luis I. González de Vallejo Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

Mercedes Ferrer Instituto Geológico y Minero de España, Madrid, Spain

Rotary Drilling and Blasting in Large Surface Mines B.V. Gokhale Comprehensively exploring rotary blasthole drilling and surface blasting, this valuable resource covers a range of topics, including drilling and surface blasting, machinery, tools and accessories, compressors and air flushing, computing, and skills needed for practice. The book encompasses classic and new concepts, methodologies, and techniques supported by multiple illustrations and large amounts of critical data. The book is suitable for professionals, technicians, and advanced students in mining, geological, and mechanical engineering working on mine design and construction. Catalog no. K11538, January 2011, 748 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-87878-4, $229.95 / £121.00 Also available as an eBook

Shallow Foundations Bearing Capacity and Settlement, Second Edition Braja M. Das

A guide for developing integrated engineering solutions that take into account both ground conditions and environment, this extensively illustrated textbook covers the subject area of geological engineering in four sections: fundamentals, methods, applications, and geohazards. Discussing topics such as site investigation, rock mechanics, and slope stability, this book provides an extensive foundation in the basic concepts of soil mechanics and hydrogeology, while also including state-of-the art applications. In addition to its superb academic features, the book is also useful for practicing engineering geologists and those involved in the design and construction of foundations.

California State University, Sacramento, USA

Catalog no. SW3524, January 2011, 700 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-41352-7, $119.95 / £76.99 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. 70061, 2009, 334 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7006-4, $154.95 / £99.00 Also available as an eBook

Considered the standard engineering reference on shallow foundations, this edition renews the status of the benchmark first edition. Completely reworked by one of the top experts in the field, this resource updates data and provides revised theories on the ultimate and allowable bearing capacities of shallow foundations. It adds new information on a number of unique circumstances such as foundations on soil with geogrid reinforcement as well as bearing capacity relationships for shallow foundations subjected to eccentric and inclined loads. It also covers advances in reinforcement materials.

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Geotechnical Engineering Single Piles and Pile Groups Under Lateral Loading Second Edition Lymon C. Reese University of Austin, Texas, USA

Willem F. van Impe

New Techniques on Soft Soils Edited by

Ghent University, Belgium

Marcio Almeida

This second edition has been extensively revised for the classroom setting. New features include homework problems with solution aids presented in the student version of the software as well as new and updated case studies that are consistent with modern methods of characterizing soil properties. The thrust of the book is a detailed presentation of methods of analysis for single piles and groups of piles under lateral loading. The method makes use of load-transfer functions that are based heavily on testing results of fullscale, heavily instrumented piles under carefully controlled lateral loading, coupled with the use of soil-structured interaction mechanics.

This book covers a wide range of updated techniques on several topics, such as site investigation, vertical drains, surcharge, piled embankment, granular piles, deep mixing, monitoring and performance. An essential reference for designers and practitioners involved in soft soil construction, it provides a comprehensive view of current experiences and opinions of researchers and professionals from different parts of the world involving site investigation, design, and construction on soft clays Catalog no. K12973, January 2011, 340 pp. ISBN: 978-85-797-5002-1, $139.95 / £87.00

Catalog no. Y008701, January 2011, 532 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46988-3, $119.95 / £76.99

Reinforced Soil Walls and Slopes Design and Construction Mauricio Ehrlich and Leonardo Becker COPPE - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

When it comes to using reinforcements to grant better mechanical performance to soils, geosynthetics, one of the newest groups of building materials, have become mandatory in almost all works of infrastructure, draining applications, waterproofing, paving, erosion control, and soil reinforcement. This volume presents the basic mechanisms associated with soil-reinforcement interaction and a rational design method for reinforced soil-retaining structures. Concepts are described with didactic and theoretical rigor to meet the practical needs of engineers involved in the design, construction and inspection of reinforced soil structures. Catalog no. K12976, January 2011, 118 pp. ISBN: 978-85-797-5001-4, $64.95 / £42.99

Fundamentals of Plasticity in Geomechanics S. Pietruszczak McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

This is a compehensive text covering the fundamentals of the theory of plasticity in the context of geomechanics, including the mathematical formulation of various constitutive theories as well as aspects of numerical integration.

Selected Contents: Basic concepts of the theory of plasticity. Elastic-perfectly plastic formulations in geomechanics. Isotropic strain-hardening formulations. Combined isotropic-kinematic hardening rules. Numerical integration of constitutive relations. Introduction to limit analysis. Description of inherent anisotropy in geomaterials. Experimental trends in the mechanical behaviour of soils and rocks. Bibliography. Appendix: Suggested exercises. Catalog no. K11839, January 2011, 206 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-58516-3, $69.95 / £44.99 Also available as an eBook

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Geotechnical Engineering Modern Well Design Second Edition Bernt S. Aadnøy University of Stavanger, Norway

Covering key subjects and issues of well design, this second edition presents a unified approach to the well design process and drilling operations. The book begins with an introduction to the field and then goes on to address drilling fluids, optimal mud weight, hole cleaning, hydraulic optimization, and methods to handle circulation losses. Extensive coverage is given to the topic of geomechanics, and the book presents methods for wellbore fracture and collapse modeling, including methods to interpret caliper logs. Catalog no. K12196, January 2011, 314 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-88467-9, $149.95 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

New Techniques and Technologies in Mining School of Underground Mining 2010 Edited by

Volodymyr Bondarenko, Iryna Kovalevska, and Roman Dychkovskiy National Mining University, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine

Mining is the foremost source of minerals that countries find essential for maintaining and improving their standards of living. Mined materials are needed to construct roads and hospitals, to build automobiles and houses, to make computers and satellites, to generate electricity, and to provide many other goods and services that consumers enjoy. This book presents a selection of papers resulting from the International Mining School 2010, held in Yalta. Written by experienced authors in the field of mining, the contributions provide an interesting overview of the state of the art in the field of underground mining. Catalog no. K12328, January 2011, 300 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-59864-4, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Geological Repository Systems for Safe Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuels and Radioactive Waste

Rock Failure Mechanisms

Edited by

Explained and Illustrated

J. Ahn

Chun'An Tang

University of California, Berkeley

Dalian University, Dalian, China

M. J. Apted

John A. Hudson

Monitor Scientific LLC, USA

Imperial College, London, UK

This book reviews state-of-the-art technologies, scientific methods, regulatory developments, and social engagement approaches related to the implementation of geological repository systems. It introduces geological disposal, including multiple-barrier geological repositories, and reviews geological repository siting in different host rocks. Reviews of the range of engineered barrier systems are presented in the third section, and the fourth section examines total system performance assessment and safety analyses for deep geological and near-surface disposal. The final section covers regulatory and social approaches for the establishment of geological disposal programs.

This book provides engineers and researchers with the essential knowledge for a clear understanding of the process of rock failure under different conditions. It explains the role of rock failure in engineering projects, gives a summary of the theories governing rock failure, and discusses the computer simulation method. It deals in detail with explaining, simulating, and illustrating rock failure in the laboratory and field. The book also covers coupled modeling and the anticipated future directions for this type of computer simulation. It includes a software CDROM and manual of the Rock Failure Process Analysis (RFPA) code.

Catalog no. N10189, January 2011, 720 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3109-0, $249.95 / £160.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. K10305, January 2011, 364 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-49851-7, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

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Geotechnical Engineering Ground Improvement by Deep Vibratory Methods Klaus Kirsch Keller Group, Germany

Fabian Kirsch GuD Consult GmbH, Germany

Vibro compaction and vibro stone columns are the two dynamic methods of soil improvement most commonly used worldwide. This practical guide for professional geotechnical engineers outlines the development of vibratory deep compaction, describes the equipment used, sets out the methods and techniques, and provides state-of-the-art design principles and quality control procedures. It also identifies the practical limitations of the methods. Case studies from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are used to illustrate the techniques. The book also evaluates the economic and environmental benefits of the methods and offers contractual guidance. Catalog no. Y103066, 2010, 208 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-55015-4, $140.00 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

Introduction to Tunnel Construction David Chapman and Nicole Metje University of Birmingham, UK

Alfred Stärk Beton- und Monierbau GmbH, Austria

"Invaluable to recently graduated engineers and university students ... A comprehensive work that could well become the standard introductory text for early stage tunnellers, and could attract more engineers into tunnelling. As such, it should be heavily promoted." —World Tunnelling

Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as structural issues. This book covers the whole range of areas that tunnel engineers need to know and includes a number of case studies of real tunnel projects. Catalog no. RU54383, 2010, 416 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46841-1, $160.00 / £95.00 Also available as an eBook

Geologic Hazards A Field Guide for Geotechnical Engineers Roy E. Hunt Practicing Geotechnical Engineer, Bricktown, New Jersey, USA

This guide provides the how-to’s for recognizing and understanding various geologic hazards, and providing safe and economical construction. An eminent expert, the author thoroughly examines the potential for slope failures, earthquakes, ground subsidence, collapse, and expansion. Using a clear conceptual approach, he explains what measures are available to minimize or eliminate the risks associated with each of these geologic hazards. The book sets forth the basis for recognizing, understanding, and treating geologic hazards, using general concepts rather than rigorous mathematical analyses. It is a useful tool for designing new projects and redesigning old ones. Catalog no. 52500, 2007, 323 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-5250-3, $99.95 / £63.99 Also available as an eBook

Soil and Rock Description in Engineering Practice David Norbury Consultant; Director, David Norbury Limited, Reading, UK

Field logs often provide the only record of preconstruction tracts of land; therefore, it is essential that loggers have ample knowledge and be cognizant of common descriptors to make records that are accurate and easily comparable from one to the next. This book enables engineers to record variations in agronomy and geology worthy of note, including color, texture, density, and weatherization. An invaluable guide for beginning and practiced engineers, the text covers classification schemes and the approach to the description process itself. Catalog no. N10243, January 2011, 288 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3634-7, $139.95

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Geotechnical Engineering Soil Physics with HYDRUS Modeling and Applications David E. Radcliffe University of Georgia, Athens, USA

Jirˇi Šimu˚nek University of California, Riverside, USA

One of the most advanced and popular numerical computer models used in the field of soil physics, the HYDRUS series is used for the analysis of water flow and solute transport in variably saturated porous media. Co-authored by the software’s creator, Dr. Šimu˚ nek, this volume demonstrates one-and two-dimensional simulations and computer animations of numerical models using the software. Classroom-tested at the University of Georgia by Dr. Radcliffe, this volume includes numerous examples and homework problems. It provides students with access to the base HYDRUS program as well as the Rosetta Database, which contains large volumes of information on the hydraulic properties of soils. Catalog no. 7380X, 2010, 388 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-7380-5, $99.95 / £63.99

Geotechnical Engineering for Mine Waste Storage Facilities Geoffrey Blight University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Fractured Rock Hydraulics F.O. Franciss PROGEO Consultoria de Engenharia Ltda., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

"... a joy to read because of its extreme clarity... I strongly recommend this book to everyone who is involved with fractured rock hydraulics..." —John A Hudson, Emeritus Professor, Imperial College, UK, President, International Society for Rock Mechanics

Supported by examples, cases, illustrations, and references, this book provides tools to solve practical engineering problems. It covers the fundamentals of fractured rock hydraulics under a tensor approach and presents key concepts about approximate solutions. The book also discusses data analysis techniques applied to groundwater modeling and unique 3D finite difference algorithms. Catalog no. K10975, 2010, 188 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-87418-2, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

Geotechnical Slope Analysis Robin Chowdhury, Phil Flentje, and Gautam Bhattacharya

Illustrated with line drawings and photographs, this volume is a comprehensive treatment of the application of geotechnical engineering to site selection, site exploration, and the design, operation, and closure of mine waste storage facilities. The level and content are suitable for practicing engineers engaged in the design and operational management of mine waste storage facilities as well as senior undergraduate and postgraduate students. The book follows the sequence of a waste storage facility life cycle and also considers the use of mine waste as a construction material. The text is supported by test results, worked examples, and case histories.

"The experience of the authors, drawing on research over many years, has resulted in an essential volume on theory and practice, of value to both researchers and practising geotechnical engineers involved with studies of slopes and their mechanisms of failure."

Catalog no. K00120, 2010, 652 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46828-2, $199.95 / £127.00 Also available as an eBook

Catalog no. SW9740, 2010, 762 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-46974-6, $179.95 / £109.00 Also available as an eBook

—Dr Robin McInnes, OBE FICE FGS FRSA

An updated version of Slope Analysis, this text provides a complete overview of the developments in slope engineering in the last 30 years. Its multidisciplinary theme and the chapters devoted to seismic effects, probabilistic approaches, and reliability analyses reflect the distinctive style of the original volume.

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Geotechnical Engineering Bestseller!

Geotechnical Engineering

Subdividing the Land

Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Metes and Bounds and Rectangular Survey Systems

V.N.S. Murthy Consulting Geotechnical Engineer, Bangalore, India

A must have reference for any student or practicing engineer involved with foundations, piers, and retaining walls, this remarkable resource illustrates soil characteristic concepts with examples that detail practical considerations. In addition to providing quick reference to a wide range of tests and standards, it covers designs for drilled pier foundations and mechanically stabilized retaining walls and explores a pioneering approach for predicting the nonlinear behavior of laterally loaded long vertical and batter piles. Catalog no. DK2050, 2003, 1056 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8247-0873-3, $129.95 / £83.00 Also available as an eBook

Gaby M. Neunzert Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA

Ideally, every tract of land has a description on paper and a physical survey on the ground. When boundary disputes arise, all parties concerned must quickly learn the vocabulary and processes involved with real estate. Written for anyone working with real estate transactions, this book provides this essential background. It defines key legal terms and the structure of the U.S. Land Survey System and offers many illustrations, tables, charts, and case studies that clearly explain the concepts. Numerous appendices cover other important topics including water law, mining claims, and the Torrens system of property registry. Catalog no. K11357, January 2011, 172 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2747-5, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Basic GIS Coordinates

GPS for Land Surveyors

Second Edition

Third Edition

Jan Van Sickle

Van Sickle LLC, Denver, Colorado, USA

Clearly outlining the basic principles of coordinate systems, this second edition of a bestseller covers ellipsoids, datums, and plane coordinates as used in GIS and GPS. It also covers the geoid and concepts of elevation. The author explains complex topics in a logical progression and in a manner that is neither too complicated nor oversimplified. The new edition expands the material with updates that have occurred in the field during the past five years, especially in the World Geodetic System and International Terrestrial Reference Frame. It also includes the upcoming GNSS constellations and coordinate implications.

Completely revised and updated, this third edition reflects the increased importance of GPS in the everyday practice of surveyors and mappers. Providing an accessible yet rigorous introduction to the subject, the book offers a practical guide to the techniques used in real GPS surveying. It explores advances in the field, covering topics such as block IIF and control segment modernization. From the design of a GPS survey to observation and post-processing, this book presents an overview of GPS modernization and explains the fundamentals of GPS codes such as TRANSIT. The text also features an in-depth discussion of the GNSS.

Catalog no. 92316, 2010, 200 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9231-8, $89.95 / £57.99 Also available as an eBook

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Dams & Hydraulic Engineering Coming Soon!

Flood Hazards

Groundwater Management Practices

Impacts and Responses for the Built Environment

Edited by

Professor Emeritus, Saitama University, Japan

Jessica Lamond, Colin Booth, Felix Hammond, and David Proverbs "... a very valuable contribution to knowledge on the impact of floods, covering both practical and policy issues." —Edmund Penning-Rowsell, Middlesex and Oxford Universities, UK

A comprehensive source of information about the impact of flooding in the built environment, this resource draws on insightful discussions from the literature and combines them into a cross-disciplinary approach designed for engineers, urban planners, regulators, and insurers. It offers an introduction to all aspects of the flood experience, including evacuation, emergency response, drying, and building repair, as well as financial and insurance implications. Written by leading experts, it provides the perspectives of academics, practitioners, and those directly impacted by flooding. Catalog no. K11262, July 2011, c. 360 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-2625-6, $129.95 / £82.00

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Reservoir Sediment Management Sahnaz Tigrek Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Tuce Aras EKON Industry Construction & Trade, Ankara, Turkey

Dealing with reservoir sedimentation, deposition and removal, this volume provides the principles of sediment transport and guidelines to predict reservoir life. It presents several removal techniques and cost analysis tools with RESCON open source software, to determine the optimum method for maintenance and operation of a reservoir, and includes case studies of large dams in Turkey and other countries. The book is intended for professionals and advanced students working on the design, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of dams and reservoirs. Catalog no. K12486, September 2011, 280 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-60339-3, $119.95 / £76.99

Angelos N. Findikakis Bechtel National Inc., San Francisco, USA

Kuniaki Sato This monograph presents and compares practices followed in different countries for the development, protection, and management of groundwater resources. It includes overviews of groundwater management practices and selected case studies in different countries; reviews of specific technical issues such as groundwater quality management and protection, groundwater impacts of underground structures, and hazards of artificial recharge and discharge; and discussions of regulatory and legal issues affecting groundwater management. • Brings together original contributions from different countries • Bridges the gap between theoretical research and real world applications Catalog no. K12922, May 2011, 350 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-61987-5, $159.95 / £99.00

Users Guide to Physical Modelling and Experimentation Experience of the HYDRALAB Network Edited by

L.E. Frostick, S.J. McLelland, and T.G. Mercer This book provides a systematic, comprehensive summary of the progress made through HYDRALAB III. It combines the expertise of many of the leading hydraulic experimentalists in Europe and identifies current best practice for carrying out state-of-the-art, modern laboratory investigations. In addition it gives an inventory and reviews recent advances in instrumentation and equipment that drive present and new developments in the subject. The guide concentrates on four core areas – waves, breakwaters, sediments, and the relatively-new (but rapidly-developing) crossdisciplinary area of hydrodynamics/ecology. Catalog no. K12571, May 2011, 272 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-60912-8 $99.95 / £63.99

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Dams & Hydraulic Engineering

Hydrology A Science of Nature André Musy Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

Christophe Higy Service Intercommunal de Gestion (SIGE), Vevey, Switzerland

Looking beyond a purely scientific discussion of hydrology, the authors of this volume emphasize that mankind needs to recognize the urgency of the situation in which our water is threatened. Providing a comprehensive overview of the broad and complex field of hydrology, the book explores the water cycle, its various components, and its interactions with the environment in which it develops and interacts. Through this work, the authors endeavor to contribute to the sustainable development of our society and our environment. Catalog no. N10334, January 2011, 346 pp. ISBN: 978-1-57808-709-9, $129.95 / £82.00 Also available as an eBook

Open Channel Flow Numerical Methods and Computer Applications Roland Jeppson Professor Emeritus, Utah State University, Logan, USA

Concrete Face Rockfill Dams Paulo T. Cruz, Bayardo Materón, and Manoel Freitas A unique illustrated work on the state of the art of dam design and construction, this consulting guide presents details and analyses of 28 large CRFD dams worldwide, including the highest dam in the world. Twelve chapters provide specialist information on the concepts, designs, technical specifications, construction details, and instrumentation. The book examines successes and failures that have led to substantial knowledge breakthroughs. It also discusses the plans for a CFRD dam over 300 meters high. Intended for dam engineers, this illustrated reference volume is also warmly recommended to other engineering professionals working on the design, construction, and operation of dams and related hydraulic structures. Catalog no. K11605, January 2011, 406 pp. ISBN: 978-0-415-57869-1, $129.95 / £82.99

Urban Flood Management C. Zevenbergen, A. Cashman, N. Evelpidou, E. Pasche, S. Garvin, and R. Ashley

Suitable for a graduate-level open channel flow or hydraulics course, this comprehensive book starts with basic principles and gradually advances to complete problems involving systems of channels that require the simultaneous solutions of systems of nonlinear equations. The text offers numerous practical examples and end-of-chapter homework problems that expand upon the methodologies presented and encourage readers to apply the related principles in practice. The accompanying CD-ROM provides solutions and programs with qualifying course adoption.

This textbook integrates expertise from disciplines such as hydrology, sociology, architecture, urban design, construction, and water resources engineering. The subject is approached from an international perspective and various case studies, exercises, expert advice, and literature recommendations are included to support the theory and illustrations. Developed by a team of specialists, this volume is intended for urban flood management education of hydrology, geography, civil and environmental engineering, and management students at university level. Professionals will also find this book useful as a reference. A supporting website provides current information.

Catalog no. K11831, January 2011, 1258 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3975-1, $179.95 / £114.00 Also available as an eBook

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Dams & Hydraulic Engineering Rip Currents Beach Safety, Physical Oceanography, and Wave Modeling Edited by

Stephen Leatherman and John Fletemeyer Florida International University, Miami, USA

An examination of advances in rip current research, this book provides a better understanding of the dynamics, mechanisms, and predictability of rip currents. A practical guide, it bridges the gap between rip current science and the implementation of appropriate public safety education. • Examines how rip currents can be modeled and forecasted • Explains how remote sensing can be used to monitor rips • Presents comprehensive public safety and beach management strategies • Includes case studies from the US, Brazil, the UK, Australia, and Japan Catalog no. K11772, May 2011, 293 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4398-3896-9, $119.95 / £76.99

Recursive Streamflow Forecasting A State-Space Approach

Role of Sediment Transport in Operation and Maintenance of Supply and Demand Based Irrigation Canals Application to Machai Maira Branch Canals Sarfraz Munir UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands

This work describes the role of sediment transport in the operation and maintenance of demandbased downstream controlled irrigation canals. A simplified 1-D mathematical model SETRIC (SEdiment TRansport in Irrigation Canals) is improved with the inclusion of a downstream control component for downstream controlled irrigation canals. The book proposes a number of approaches for sediment management by improvements in the design and operation of such irrigation canals. Catalog no. K13114, May 2011, 286 pp. Soft Cover, ISBN: 978-0-415-66947-4 $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary & University of Nebraska, USA

Remote Sensing of Coastal Environments

András Szöllösi-Nagy

Edited by

József Szilágyi

UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, The Netherlands

A practical guide to real-time streamflow forecasting, this book provides a rigorous description of a coupled stochastic and physically-based flow routing method and its practical applications. Through its real-life case examples and problem listings, the book teaches hydrology and civil engineering students and water-resources practitioners the physical forecasting model and allows them to apply it directly in real-life problems of streamflow simulation and forecasting. Designed as a textbook for courses on Hydroinformatics and Water Management, it includes exercises. Catalog no. K10976, 2010, 212 pp., Soft Cover ISBN: 978-0-415-56901-9, $79.95 / £49.99 Also available as an eBook

Yeqiao Wang University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA

"... certainly fills a critical niche in remote sensing applications ..." —Yang Shoo, Ph.D., Research Associate, National Research Counsel, United States Environmental Protection Agency, in Photogrammeric, December 2010

"... represents an excellent snapshot of the current situation." —Nick Bray, Terra et Aqua. 2010

Edited by a PECASE award recipient, this book provides unrivaled coverage of the issues unique to coastal environments. Catalog no. 94416, 2010, 457 pp. ISBN: 978-1-4200-9441-1, $133.95 / £85.00 Also available as an eBook

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New perspectives on civil engineering skills, structural engineering history, and flood hazards • Covers key components required by a university’s ABET/Engineers’ Council for Professional Development (ECPD) program • Offers case studies, examples, sidebars, and discussion questions to aid in reader comprehension • Includes appendices on engineering report writing and methods of creative thinking See page 3

"... a very valuable contribution to knowledge on the impact of floods, covering both practical and policy issues. With climate changing leading to the possible threat of more extreme flood events, this work is opportune and matches the government’s aim of encouraging communities and individuals to take more responsibility for adapting to the risks that they face." —Edmund Penning-Rowsell, Middlesex and Oxford Universities, UK

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• Examines all major structural engineering advancements of the last 70 years • Covers multiple analyses: elastic, plastic, finite element, strut-and-tie, and computer simulations • Explains modern trends in structural engineering and forecasts future directions See page 9

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