A single-source guide to the professional practice of civil engineering
Civil Engineer ' s Handbook of Professional Practice, Second Edition assists students and practicing and professional engineers in addressing the many challenges they face. This guide expands on the practical skills defined by the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE's) Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CEBOK) and provides illuminating techniques, quotes, example problems/solutions, case studies, and valuable information that engineers encounter in the real world.

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The development of novel materials can be greatly accelerated by Artificial Intelligence based on high-throughput automatic computation and data-mining of material databases. Artificial intelligence can be used to predict the properties of alloys, based simply upon their composition. The book references 343 original resources with their direct web links for in-depth reading.

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In the world of Texas conservation, the figure of Andrew Sansom looms large. Few can match Sansom's contributions to the natural landscape of Texas, such as the over 500,000 acres of state parks and wildlife management areas he helped protect during his leadership at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He has spent a lifetime finding common ground between those who want to conserve natural resources and those who want to monetize them.

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Concrete Design covers concrete design fundamentals for architects and engineers, such as tension, flexural, shear, and compression elements, anchorage, lateral design, and footings. As part of the Architect's Guidebooks to Structures Series it provides a comprehensive overview using both imperial and metric units of measurement. Written by experienced professional structural engineers Concrete Design is beautifully illustrated, with more than 170 black and white images, contains clear examples that show all design steps, and provides rules of thumb and simple tables for initial sizing. A refreshing change in textbooks for architectural materials courses, it is an indispensable reference for practicing architects and students alike. As a compact summary of key ideas it is ideal for anyone needing a quick guide to concrete design.

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In the captivating landscape of advanced manufacturing, the utilization of friction stir techniques for composite hybridization has ignited a paradigm shift, opening up a plethora of possibilities at the intersection of innovation and application. This transformative approach not only enhances the structural integrity and performance of materials but also paves the way for more sustainable and efficient production processes.

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An introduction to the physical and digital foundations of urban environment.
The Physical and the Digital City is a unique collection of projects wherein researchers and designers show how the theories of technology that underpin digital urban assemblages are applied in practical and spatial terms. The authors are experts in their respective fields who pursue cutting-edge solutions for city-making and consider the theoretical premise critically.

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This book provides a comprehensive background for analysis of the finite deformation of materials. It is intended for engineering scientists, applied mathematicians, and advanced students beginning their studies in the field. The book begins with the geometry of deformation and motion in finite straining.

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The sustainability of any process lies in the eco-friendly and economical production of products for applications. Bio-based materials are emerging as raw materials for different products and applications. The book covers cellulose, chitosan, silk, collagen and gelatin bio-based materials. It describes their use in biomedical applications, such as orthopaedic implant, drug delivery, tissue culture, biosensor and engineering applications such as fuel cells, energy storage and packaging.

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Regulation, investment, and engineering drive demand for information. Based on the expertise of hundreds of water quality expertise, Standards for Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WEF Standard 8-23 or WEF 8) puts critical design information at one's fingertips with concise tables and bulleted lists. WEF 8 consolidates key design parameters from a number of references into one easy-to-use set of standards. WEF 8 is intended for seasoned design professionals familiar with water resource recovery concepts, the design process, facility operations, and the regulatory basis of water pollution control.

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The sonochemical process is newly advanced oxidation process (AOP) developed for hazardous pollutants destruction in aqueous effluents. This technique produces, in situ, a highly oxidative environment via the irradiation of aqueous solution using high frequency ultrasound to degrade potential contaminants. This book covers sonochemical pollutant degradation from fundamental principles, recent application, to challenges and future trends.

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