Civil Engineer's Reference Book

by L S Blake (Editor)

Overview

This is a solid introduction to design to the new Eurocode specification for civil and structural engineering students, technicians and professionals. It covers Eurocode 3 on steel and Eurocode 4 on composite structures, using worked examples, and provides introduction to principles and practical guidance on compliance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138470255
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/21/2017
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	1248
Product dimensions:	9.69(w) x 7.44(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Dr L. S. Blake is a Consultant and former Director of the Construction Industry Research and Information Association.

Table of Contents

1. Mathematics and Statistics. 2. Strength of Materials. 3. Theory of Structures. 4. Materials. 5. Hydraulics. 6. Engineering Surveying. 7. Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. 8. Geology for Engineers. 9. Soil Mechanics. 10. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 11. Site Investigation. 12. Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design. 13. Practical Steelwork Design. 14. Aluminium. 15. Load-bearing Masonry. 16. Timber Design. 17. Foundations Design. 18. Dams. 19. Loadings. 20. Bridges. 21. Buildings. 22. Hydraulic Structures. 23. Highways. 24. Airports. 25. Railways. 26. Ports and Maritime Works. 27. Electrical Power Supply. 28. Water Supply. 29. Sewerage and Sewerage Disposal. 30. Irrigation, Drainage and River Engineering. 31. Coastal and Maritime Engineering. 32. Tunnelling. 33. Project and Contract Management. 34. Setting Out on Site. 35. Temporary Works. 36. The Selection and Operation of Construction Plant and Equipment. 37. Concrete Construction. 38. Heavy-welded Structural Fabrication. 39. Steelwork Erection. 40. Buried Pipelines and Sewer Construction. 41. Dredging. 42. Underwater Work. 43. Demolition. 44. Offshore Construction. 45. Units, Conversions and Symbols. Index.

Editorial Reviews

**** A classic reference, earlier editions of which are cited in Sheehy and BCL3. Last revised in 1975, the fourth edition incorporates the technological advances that have occurred as well as the evolving needs of clients in almost all forms of construction, maintenance, and repair. Greater prominence has been given to the special problems relating to work overseas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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