Civil Engineering Structures and Materials [Hardcover]

Civil engineering is a discipline that dates back to the beginning of civilization. It is a diverse field that takes into consideration structural engineering, earthquake engineering, transportation engineering, architectural engineering, environmental engineering, municipal or urban engineering, water resources engineering, etc. It deals with the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, dams, canals, power plants and residential buildings. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this area of study have been included in it. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with civil engineering will benefit alike from this book.Civil engineering is a discipline that dates back to the beginning of civilization. It is a diverse field that takes into consideration structural engineering, earthquake engineering, transportation engineering, architectural engineering, environmental engineering, municipal or urban engineering, water resources engineering, etc. It deals with the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, dams, canals, power plants and residential buildings. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this area of study have been included in it. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with civil engineering will benefit alike from this book.Civil engineering is a discipline that dates back to the beginning of civilization. It is a diverse field that takes into consideratl-