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CIVIL ENGINEER'S REFERENCE BOOK
Civil Engineer's Reference Book
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Fourth Edition

Edited By
L S Blake

Description
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, and a particular feature is the incorporation of chapters on construction and site practice, including contract management and control.

Audience
Students and practising civil, structural and geotechnical engineers.

Contents
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.

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 1246 pages, publication date: MAR-1994
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-1964-6
ISBN-10: 0-7506-1964-3
Imprint: LAXTON'S

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