It provides comprehensive and up-to-date guidance on the latest technologies, methods and procedures available to establish the properties of the ground which, ultimately, will be needed for design. The book is aimed at anyone who may be involved in procuring, designing, carrying out or supervising ground investigations, as well as those analyzing the data produced.

January 2026

The rapid development of modern production is accompanied by an increasing demand for advanced materials that can meet the challenges of sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental preservation. This special edition delves readers into these critical areas where material science plays a pivotal role in addressing global issues.

January 2026

The “Building Code for Structural Concrete” (“Code”) provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures.

January 2026

For thousands of years, bridges have been built to overcome natural obstacles, facilitating communication, transport and military campaigns. In addition to these central infrastructural functions, bridges can be charged with other meanings, e.g. in religious contexts or as reflecting the relationship between humans and their environment. With its wide range of topics and approaches, this collection brings together different perspectives on ancient bridges and inspires new transdisciplinary approaches to future research.

January 2026

This book provides a deep insight into the most recent breakthroughs and discoveries in numerous fields of civil engineering. Each page reflects the essence of development and the enormous influence of civil engineering on society, and each chapter will spark new ideas, encourage collaborations, and pave the way for a brighter, more sustainable future for us all.

January 2026

The book explores the transformative potential of bio-based and eco-friendly materials in various renewable energy applications.

January 2026

In Village of the Dammed, journalist James Lomuscio tells the story of the rise and fall of Valley Forge, drawing on Civil War-era photographs of the town and other sources to show what the town was like, document the futile battle to save it, and reveal the flooding's life-altering repercussions.

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ortraying Freeman for the first time in all his provocative complexity, The Man Who Dammed Hetch Hetchy is at once a deeply researched, richly detailed biography and social history and a compelling reinterpretation of a pivotal moment in US environmental culture.

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Splitting atoms is a water-intensive business. Through numerous in-depth case studies, this volume examines the multiples roles water plays in nuclear energy.

Uploaded September 2025

Sustainable solutions and energy efficient methods have led to cleaner energy, pollution reduction, improvements in the life of citizens, and transformed environments and regulatory structures to be more inclusive. This is creating smarter cities where citizens, inclusivity and sustainability are at the core.

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