Civil and Structural Engineering

A Particle of Clay
The Biography of Alec Skempton, Civil Engineer
by Judith  Niechcial

One of the most eminent engineers of the 20th century, both on the national and international stage, Professor Sir Alec Skempton was truly an influential figure in the discipline of soil mechanics. In the late 1940s he was instrumental in developing the subject, and formed the first university de... more...

A Practical Guide to Adopting BIM in Construction Projects
by Bimal Kumar

This book presents a unique view of the key issues for adopting BIM in construction projects from a pragmatic perspective. It provides an overview of the core ideas and issues distilled from various guidance documents and by dealing with the more mundane practical issues, facilitates an understandin... more...

A Practical Guide to Facilities Management
by Ian C. Barker

 This book provides a readily accessible and practical guide to the increasingly important subject of facilities management. It shows the formal basis for the complex and constantly moving requirements of FM and recognises that it is becoming more vital in its role of enabling the core business... more...

A Scotsman Returns
Travels with Thomas Telford in the Highlands and Islands
by Paul A.  Lynn

This is a fascinating combination of biographical material about the great Scottish engineer Thomas Telford (1757–1834), and a modern travelogue that revisits the places in the Highlands and Islands where he worked over a period of 20 years. Scotland was provided with desperately-needed civil ... more...

Basic Environmental and Engineering Geology
by F.G. Bell

An integration of the essentials of environmental and engineering geology giving a thorough grounding to students and professionals alike As society becomes more aware of the significance of the environment, such issues become increasingly important. The book exemplifies the vital role of en... more...

Basic Principles of Plates and Slabs
For Safer and More Cost-Effective Structures
by Peter  Lowe

Floor structures account for the majority of all the structural material incorporated into a typical building and plate theories provide the information required to design them. The early chapters discuss kinematics and statics, then the theories of elastic and plastic plates and slabs are developed... more...

Calcium Aluminates
Proceedings of the International Conference 2022
by Dr Charles Fentiman, Raman Mangabhai

In their 112-year history, the many special characteristics of Calcium Aluminate Cements have led to their use in all kinds of applications that are beyond the capabilities of other cements, such as Portland cements. This encompasses characteristics such as chemical resistance, rapid hardening prope... more...

Carbonate Sediments and Rocks
A Manual for Earth Scientists and Engineers
by C.J.R. Braithwaite

Carbonate rocks are of fundamental importance in many respects: in the manufacture of cement, as building stone and aggregates, and they form the reservoirs for about 40% of the world's oil reserves. In engineering terms they frequently underly the most intractable geotechnical problems and o... more...

Concrete for the Modern Age
Developments in materials and processes
by Dr Atef Badr, Dr Charles Fentiman, Professor Michael Grantham, Raman Mangabhai

This volume presents a wide-ranging review of the latest developments in concrete technology that have been largely missing from the global conference circuit. It the first major international event under the auspices of the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) and is appropriately located in the ... more...

Concrete in Extreme Environments
by John Bull, Xiangming  Zhou

Contemporary events have shown that buildings designed to modern day codes need to be able to resist accidental extreme actions such as impact, explosions, weather, chemical and seismic events.  This is one of the reasons for the present reviewing of the Eurocodes used to design concrete s... more...

CONNEXIONS
The Unseen Hand of Tony Hunt
by Nigel  Dale

'... His ambition and desire to experiment are without parallel in the last 40 years of structural engineering... Within the pages of this book you’ll find yourself enthralled by the effectiveness and originality of his work. Time and again he has brought structures of astounding ingenuity... more...

Decorative and Innovative Use of Concrete
by Graham F. True

This is a broadly chronological account of the decorative and innovative use of Portland cement-based concrete. Contrary to the oft-held belief that concrete is a dull material that is used unimaginatively, this book demonstrates that it can be used in an exciting and inspiring way while benefiting ... more...

Design of Liquid Retaining Concrete Structures
3rd edition
by John P. Forth, Andrew J. Martin

This new edition of a successful engineering text provides an interpretation of the more theoretical guidance given in the new suite of Eurocodes for the subject of retaining structures. The book qualifies the extensive set of guides in terms of the design of these structures and provides a clear pa... more...

Durability of Concrete Structures
Sixth International Conference on - ICDCS 2018
by P A M Basheer

The International Conference on the Durability of Concrete Structures (ICDCS) series brings together leading experts in the field of concrete durability from around the world. The aim is to present and discuss recent progress and latest developments in materials technology, assessment of performance... more...

Durability of Materials and Structures in Building and Civil Engineering
by John Bull, C.W. Yu

This notable book - formerly Durability of Structures - discusses the durability of construction materials in a variety of structures and in diverse environmental conditions. A wealth of information including numerous examples and case studies is provided by a team of international experts. The chap... more...

Eminent Civil Engineers
by David  Doran

When we survey the landscape around us, we are continually reminded of the efforts and creative genius of engineers - whether in the form of a new road bridge, an opera house, a town centre development, an airport or perhaps more in the public focus, major projects such as the Channel Tunnel. Per... more...

Engineering Hitler's Downfall
the Brains that Enabled Victory
by Gwilym Roberts

Whilst living in Liverpool, Britain’s second most heavily bombed city during World War II, the author experienced at first-hand the terrible effects of the war on the civilian population and when studying at Cambridge he witnessed the American heavy bombers and their fighter escorts flying to ... more...

Geomorphology for Engineers
by Peter Fookes, Mark  Lee, G. Milligan

'...Most engineering companies employ geomorphologists on their full-time staff and all require a text that guides them to the core of the subject. This book fulfils that need...' Extract from the Foreword by Professor Denys Brunsden, University of London, King's College. Geomorpholog... more...

Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete:
principles, production, properties and applications
by Peter J. M. Bartos

Glassfibre reinforced concrete (GRC) is the most complex material widely used in current construction practice. It is an unusual composite, in which both the matrix and the reinforcement themselves are composites. This book provides guidance on the properties, its specification, testing and the late... more...

Ground Gas Handbook
by Geoff  Card, Sarah  Haines, Steve  Wilson

With the increasing development of brownfield and landfill sites, ground gas is a common problem encountered by engineers and scientists and this book not only raises awareness of the phenomenon but also provides practical solutions to the difficulties experienced. This vital new handbook provide... more...

Handbook of Luminescence Dating
by Mark D. Bateman

Luminescence dating is now widely applied by scientists working in Quaternary geology and archaeology to obtain ages for events as diverse as past earthquakes, desertification and cave occupation sites. Using quartz or feldspar minerals found in almost ubiquitous sand and finer sediments, luminescen... more...

Introduction to Structural Aluminium Design
by Ulrich  Müller

This book deals with the use of aluminium for structural and non-structural applications and provides an introduction to designing structures made from aluminium or aluminium alloy elements. It comprises a ready reference to the material properties and behaviour of aluminium, and its use in structur... more...

Investigation, Remediation and Protection of Land Resources
by Dieter D. Genske

Land is a finite resource and is the basis for 90% of all human food, livestock feed, fibre, and fuel - and we are running out of it. Even worse, large amounts are degraded with only a third showing no signs of degradation, and a quarter being severely or very severely degraded. The economic implic... more...

Learning from Construction Failures
Applied Forensic Engineering
by Peter  Campbell

In most countries, the design and construction of all aspects of the built environment are regulated by rules and procedures which help prevent failures. When compared to the volume of construction undertaken, the number of failures of buildings and other structures is thankfully small. However, fai... more...

Life Cycle Costing
For the Analysis, Management and Maintenance of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
by John Bull

The key areas of life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) and whole life costing (WLC) are exemplified in this volume with accounts of their application to housing stock, a community hydroelectric power system, various aspects of highway infrastructure, and corrosion protective coatings. Sustainable const... more...

Logging the Chalk
by Rory N.  Mortimore

Chalk has proved to be one of the more difficult rocks to core-log as it breaks up readily during the drilling process leading to core-loss and destructuring, particularly where flints, nodular chalks and/or fractures are present. One of the greatest difficulties is the identification of chalk engin... more...

New Ways
The Founding of Modernism
by Nigel  Dale

New Ways: The Founding of Modernism features the rise during the interwar period of a group of engineers, architects, sculptors, ceramicists, artists, furniture-makers, craftsmen and patrons to the forefront of British art and design. Important to the Founding of Modernism was the cooperation betwee... more...

Off-Site Fabrication
Prefabrication, Pre-assembly and Modularization
by Alistair G.F. Gibb

A complete guide to the whole topic of off-site fabrication is one of international interest, providing as it does an effective construction technique in terms of quality, time, cost, function, productivity and safety. It is adopted worldwide as the ideal means of producing an immense array of eleme... more...

One Great George Street
The Headquarters Building of The Institution of Civil Engineers
by Malcolm Dunkeld

This book is the most thorough study yet undertaken of the headquarters building of the Institution of Civil Engineers in Great George Street, London, SW1. It considers how the building visually represents the authority of the profession and discusses not only the architecture and technology of t... more...

Plant Fibre
Chemistry, Processing and Advanced Engineering Products
by Lihui Chen, Mizi Fan

This book provides an invaluable update on the science and technology of plant fibre and its growing importance as a source material. The book presents a basic and clear understanding of the most advanced developments of a wide range of functional plant fibre materials. The development and utilis... more...

Practical Design of Steel Structures
by Karuna Moy Ghosh

For the first time, engineers and students alike can appreciate the complete design process through the analysis of the whole structure and the design of structural members, all in compliance with Eurocode (EC)3. The calculations are presented in a simple and lucid way, employing a step-by-step appr... more...

Principles and Practice of Testing in Construction
Testing in Construction Series: Volume 1
by David  Doran, Clive  Cockerton

The first volume in the Testing in Construction series provides an introductory handbook to the essentials of the subject. In addition to a brief history of the subject, the authors deal with issues of fundamental importance, including laboratory planning, quality control and handling data. As a sta... more...

Refurbishment and Repair in Construction
by David  Doran, James  Douglas, Richard  Pratley

Refurbishment and repair accounts for approximately 50% of annual construction turnover. It is therefore essential that practitioners and those students who aspire to work in this sector are equipped with the best tools to do the job. This book has been produced to fill that gap in construction lite... more...

Self-Compacting Concrete
by John  Gibbs, Peter  Domone , Geert  De Schutter, Peter J. M. Bartos

During the last decade, concrete technology has made an enormous advance through the introduction of self-compacting concrete. This application of nanotechnology in construction provides benefits from the perspective of materials technology and environmental protection and is presenting diverse oppo... more...

Simply Stairs - The Definitive Handbook for Stair Builders
by Mark Milner

Simply Stairs is a ‘how to’ book which guides the reader through all aspects of the design and construction of a wide range of timber staircases, step-by-step. It provides anyone with a basic knowledge of woodwork with the know-how and confidence to build this most important of building elements... more...

Site Engineers Manual
2nd Edition
by David  Doran

The new edition of this book builds on the highly successful first edition and includes a new chapter dealing with glass, a thorough update of the health and safety chapter, and an additional section providing information on the management of demolition projects, plus additional illustrations throug... more...

Some Writers on Concrete
The Literature of Reinforced Concrete, 1897-1935
by Edwin A. R.  Trout

The book is a blend of biography and bibliography that traces the emergence and development of the specialist book literature on concrete at a time when reinforced concrete was a new technology. From 1897, and the first complete building of reinforced concrete in the UK to 1935, when the literatu... more...

Sprayed Concrete
Properties, Design and Application
by S.A. Austin , P.J. Robins

An authoritative and comprehensive treatment covering design, installation and performance of sprayed concrete. The three sections deal with materials technology, design and installation and applications. The international team of experienced authors comprises consultants, contractors, materials tec... more...

Steel Structures
Analysis and Design for Vibrations and Earthquakes
by Karuna Moy Ghosh

Steel Structures: Analysis and Design for Vibrations and Earthquakes analyses the behaviour of two steel framed structures and their structural elements subjected to complex dynamic forces under the actions of earthquake motions and vibrations due to dynamic forces created by the effects of an unbal... more...

Structural Detailing in Timber
A Comparative Study of International Codes of Practice
by M.Y.H. Bangash

Timber is probably man's oldest building material, with a huge variety of form, and it remains an important material both in domestic and commercial construction. This manual provides a step-by-step approach to the detailing of timber, and deals with codes of practice from the UK, Europe, Americ... more...

Structural Safety
Theory & Practice
by Allan  Mann

We all depend on infrastructure for civilised living with the scale and sophistication of what we build ever increasing. Manifestly we all have a vested interest in construction being safe, and yet failures occur. Not infrequently these failures are catastrophic and accompanied by huge cost and occa... more...

Testing of Ceramics in Construction
Volume II in the Testing Construction Series
by Geoff  Edgell

A comprehensive guide on the testing of the main ceramic elements used in the construction industry. Standard tests on fundamental products such as bricks, tiles and pipes are described and how these translate into practical procedures. The majority of authors have been involved in the drafting of E... more...

The Men who Invented Britain
An Illustrated Introduction to Great British Engineers
by John Hannavy

This liberally illustrated book provides a highly informative account of many of the key players in this most fascinating era in Britain’s industrial development. It is a wonderful treasure trove of photographs, drawings, patents, and early historic images with each chapter focussing on a s... more...

The Transformation of the European Civic Tradition since c. 1800
by J.V.N. Soane

This book elucidates the continuing conflict between the conservation of the townscapes and associated lifestyles that have evolved over centuries in Europe and the impact of the mounting and dramatic, political, economic and spatial changes that accompany the globalising progress in the modern worl... more...