4th Edition

Civil Engineer's Reference Book

Edited By L S Blake Copyright 1989
    1248 Pages
    by CRC Press

    1248 Pages
    by CRC Press

    After an examination of fundamental theories as applied to civil engineering, authoritative coverage is included on design practice for certain materials and specific structures and applications. A particular feature is the incorporation of chapters on construction and site practice, including contract management and control.

    Mathematics and statistics; Strength of materials; Theory of structures; Materials; Hydraulics; Engineering surveying; Photogrammetry and remote sensing; Geology for engineers; Soil mechanics; Rock mechanics; Site investigation; Reinforced and prestressed concrete design; Practical steelwork design; Aluminium and aluminium alloys; Load bearing masonry; Timber design; Foundations design; Dams and embankments; Loadings; Bridges; Buildings; Hydraulic structures; Highways; Airports; Railways; Ports and Harbours; Electrical power supply; Water supplies; Sewerage and sewage treatment; Land drainage irrigation and river maintenance; Coastal and maritime engineering; Tunnels and tunnelling; Contract management and control; Setting out on site; Temporary works; Selection and operating of plant and equipment; Concrete construction; Welded structure fabrication; Steelwork erection; Buried pipeline and sewer construction; Dredging; Underwater working; Demolition; Offshore construction.

    Biography

    Dr L. S. Blake is a Consultant and former Director of the Construction Industry Research and Information Association.