Civil and Environmental Engineering: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (3 Volumes)

The work’s broad scope is organized into five sections. Section one provides a background on public works projects. This section serves as an overview of current civil engineering practices. Section two explores some novel methodologies and applications in primarily public works projects. It also addresses other nonengineering factors (such as human behavior) that are currently integrated in project design and layout. Section three is primarily a collection of case studies showcasing the marriage of contemporary engineering practice and novel approaches in public works projects. Section five critically analyzes our approach to civil engineering issues. While some chapters suggest other approaches, the focus is on outlining the issues, and asking relevant questions. Section six looks at the possible trajectories civil engineering could take. Some of the issues are universal (such as sustainability and efficiency), others are more unique to developments in the twenty-first century (such as real-time data acquisition and decision-making, and mobile communication).

The broader and more social-political essays can be appreciated by nontechnical readers. Each essay has an extensive list of references, making this work an excellent starting point for those interested in contemporary civil engineering. Recommended for not only civil engineers, but also for managers of civil engineering projects.