Civil engineering, surveying and building Books

It is Sunday morning; Brian is standing on the railway line looking over a canal where once there was a bridge. Alongside him is a huge steam crane that snorts fire and smoke and shakes the ground as it picks up the first new beam. He has been planning...

Howsham Mill sits on a small island in the River Derwent near Malton in North Yorkshire. It was built in 1755 to impress, an eye-catcher, by the new heir to the Howsham Estate. It served the farmers of the area until its closure in 1947, grinding corn...

In BAD CONSTRUCTION, WORSE ENGINEERS, Mario Levarie takes readers on a gripping journey through the catastrophic collapse of the Quebec Bridge in Canada, exposing the engineering negligence that led to the tragedy. Through meticulous research and...

In The Evolution of Ladders: From Tradition to Technology, explore the history, design, and safety considerations of traditional ladders, and discover the advancements and potential of technology-driven ladders, including smart and robotic ladders. Dive...

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to concrete structures. In order to build better structures it is important to include stability and strength in the designing of concrete structures...

The fundamentals as well as modern approaches in the field of civil engineering have been discussed in this book. Structural and constructional engineering are important sub-fields of civil engineering. Robust development in civil engineering has been...

This book on civil and structural engineering discusses the fundamental principles and practices of civil engineering. Civil engineering encompasses many different fields such as urban engineering, architectural engineering, water resources engineering...

<p><b> A Practical Exam Guide for the ARE 5.0 Project Management (PjM) Division!</b></p>  <br /><p> This book provides an ARE 5.0 exam overview, suggested reference and resource links, exam prep and exam taking...

The construction of a dam in the gap of Smith Mountain in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, had been considered as early as the 1920s. However, the dam's construction did not begin until 1960. Smith Mountain Dam closed the gap completely in 1963, and Smith...

Mystery surrounds the origins of Orlando's name, but the most probable explanation for its moniker dates back to the exploits of Orlando Reeves. While guarding Central Florida forts against Native American attacks, Reeves was alarmed in the middle of the...

Solid design and craftsmanship are a necessity for structures and infrastructures that must stand up to natural disasters on a regular basis. Continuous research developments in the engineering field are imperative for sustaining buildings against the...

Communities have witnessed a fundamental shift in the ways they interact with heritage sites. Much of this change has been driven by the rapid democratization and widespread adoption of enabling technologies. As expediency is embraced in the collection...

To continue providing people with safe, comfortable, and affordable places to live, cities must incorporate techniques and technologies to bring them into the future. The integration of big data and interconnected technology, along with the increasing...

Designing buildings and physical environments depends on social structure, social needs, economic data, environment, and technological development. Planning these environments is heavily influenced by cultural and regional need, the existing environment,...

As architectural designs continue to push boundaries, there is more exploration into the bound shape of architecture within the limits of spaces made for human usability and interaction. The Handbook of Research on Form and Morphogenesis in Modern...

Cultural heritage identifies and preserves past achievements for the benefit of future generations. Examining the extent to which heritage preservation is feasible in an era governed by modernism and globalization is essential for both regional...

Despite the development of advanced methods, models, and algorithms, optimization within structural engineering remains a primary method for overcoming potential structural failures. With the overarching goal to improve capacity, limit structural damage,...

In today's globalized world, failure to implement projects can cause companies to struggle in trying to achieve their mission and vision. To ensure a company's success, the implementation of project management maturity and an increase in project...

It is generally accepted that building information modeling (BIM) related technologies offer considerable advantages to many participants in the construction sector. Currently, there exists a whole range of commercially available BIM software platforms...

Road accidents caused by impaired and distracted driving as well as traffic congestion are on the rise, with the numbers increasing dramatically every day. Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) aim to improve the efficiency and safety of traveling by...

With the growth of the global population, the expansion of metropolitan areas has become an essential aspect of land development. With the need for more space to accommodate the growing population, discussion on the best methods of expansion has arisen...

Technological advancements have changed the way we think of traditional urban and spatial planning. The inclusion of conventional elements with modern technologies is allowing this field to advance at a rapid pace. Geospatial Technologies in Urban System...

Archives, museums, and libraries are pivotal to the management and preservation of any society's heritage. Heritage assets should be systematically managed by putting in place proper policies, maintenance procedures, security and risks measures, and...

Hydraulic gates are utilized in multiple capacities in modern society. As such, the failure of these gates can have disastrous consequences, and it is imperative to develop new methods to avoid these occurrences. Dynamic Stability of Hydraulic Gates and...

Engineering geologists face the task of addressing geological factors that can affect planning with little time and with few resources. A solution is using the right tools to save time searching for answers and devote attention to making critical...

The concept of conserving heritage for future generations is not a new idea. However, with recent digital advances, this task can be done much more efficiently and cultural properties can be better preserved for future populations. Digital Innovations in...

Temporary structures are a vital but often overlooked component in the success of any construction project. With the assistance of modern technology, design and operation procedures in this area have undergone significant enhancements in recent years...

While modern cities continue to grow and become more efficient in many sectors as their population increases, public transportation has not yet caught up. As a significant industry in contemporary society, further progress in transportation systems is...

Solid design and craftsmanship are a necessity for structures and infrastructures that must stand up to natural disasters on a regular basis. Continuous research developments in the engineering field are imperative for sustaining buildings against the...

In recent years, the presence of ubiquitous computing has increasingly integrated into the lives of people in modern society. As these technologies become more pervasive, new opportunities open for making citizens' environments more comfortable,...

Cultural heritage is a vital, multifaceted component of modern society. To better protect and promote the integrity of a culture, certain technologies have become essential tools. The Handbook of Research on Emerging Technologies for Architectural and...

The development of new and effective analytical and numerical models is essential to understanding the performance of a variety of structures. As computational methods continue to advance, so too do their applications in structural performance modeling...

A Powerful Tool for the Analysis and Design of Complex Structural Elements Finite-Element Modelling of Structural Concrete: Short-Term Static and Dynamic Loading Conditions presents a finite-element model of structural concrete under short-term loading,...

Topics in Dynamics of Bridges, Volume 3: Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2013, the third volume of seven from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and...

The Engineering Council (UK) have reported an encouraging increase in the applications for Engineering Technician (Eng. Tech) registration, both from applicants following a work-based learning program and individuals without formal qualifications but who...

A classic guide to the history and architecture of the historic manors and homes of the Hudson River Valley

On The Architectural History Of Ely Cathedral is a book written by David James Stewart in 1868. The book explores the history and architecture of Ely Cathedral, a medieval cathedral located in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. The author provides a detailed...

The Principles of Housing is an engaging and discursive introduction to the key topics within housing studies. Whereas many books get bogged down in country-specific policy or small innovations, this book argues that the fundamental concepts of what we...

The Engineering of Foundations, Slopes and Retaining Structures rigorously covers the construction, analysis, and design of shallow and deep foundations, as well as retaining structures and slopes. It includes complete coverage of soil mechanics and site...

Nonlinear static monotonic (pushover) analysis has become a common practice in performance-based bridge seismic design. The popularity of pushover analysis is due to its ability to identify the failure modes and the design limit states of bridge piers...

Sustainability in agriculture and associated primary industries, which are both energy-intensive, is crucial for the development of any country. Increasing scarcity and resulting high fossil fuel prices combined with the need to significantly reduce...

The Archaeology Of The Holy Land is a book written by Percy Stuart Peache Handcock in 1916. It is a comprehensive guide to the archaeological sites and discoveries in the Holy Land, covering the period from the earliest times to the end of the Roman...

""The Archaeological Remains and Early Historical Associations of Streatham, Tooting and Balham"" is a book written by Thomas William Shore and published in 1903. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the history and archaeology of the areas of...

Il libro ""Il Piemonte Cispadano Antico"" (1774) di Jacopo Durandi ����� una descrizione completa della storia e della geografia della regione del Piemonte Cispadano, che comprende le province di Piacenza, Parma e Reggio Emilia. Il testo fornisce una...

""How To Make Money In The Printing Business"" is a book written by Paul Nathan and originally published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive guide for individuals interested in starting a printing business or expanding an existing one. It covers topics...

Erste Gr�����nde der Rechenkunst vor Baugewerke ist ein Buch von Lukas Voch, das 1778 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch behandelt die Grundlagen der Mathematik, die f�����r das Baugewerbe relevant sind. Es enth�����lt Kapitel �����ber Addition,...

Essays On Gothic Architecture is a book written by Thomas Warton and originally published in 1802. The book is a collection of essays that explore the history and characteristics of Gothic architecture. Warton was a prominent literary figure of his time,...