Safety and Sustainability of Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering
- 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Ali Akbar Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi
- Language: English
Safety and Sustainability of Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering addresses the complex challenges posed by toxic substances and harmful waste generated during constr… Read more
Description
Description
Safety and Sustainability of Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering addresses the complex challenges posed by toxic substances and harmful waste generated during construction projects, creating a cohesive framework for a better understanding of the multidisciplinary interrelationships among sustainable development, human health, and the environment. The volume thoroughly reviews methodologies for identifying and classifying hazardous materials; systematic processes for their handling, storage, transportation, and disposal; innovative risk detection and monitoring techniques; remediation and emergency preparedness measures; and standards and best practices from different regions across the world.
By combining scientific research with practical applications and emphasizing critical, coordinated approaches to unify safety, reliability, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance, the book is an indispensable reference resource for a variety of readers in both academia and industry.
By combining scientific research with practical applications and emphasizing critical, coordinated approaches to unify safety, reliability, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance, the book is an indispensable reference resource for a variety of readers in both academia and industry.
Key features
Key features
- Provides an exhaustive exploration of hazardous materials encountered in civil engineering, enhancing the reader's ability to effectively identify and manage these substances
- Covers various types of hazardous materials, from well-known substances like asbestos to emerging chemical, biological, and technological hazards
- Presents the latest techniques and tools for conducting thorough health and environmental risk assessments that are essential for creating safer work environments and meeting regulatory requirements
- Includes practical examples and case studies that illustrate how to apply the technical knowledge for improved environmental stewardship in civil engineering operations
Readership
Readership
Academics, researchers, and postgraduate students in civil, construction, and environmental engineering; materials science and engineering; chemical process engineering and safety
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Introduction
2. Identification and Classification of Hazardous Materials
3. Health and Environmental Risks
4. Technological and Chemical Hazards
5. Biological Hazards in Construction
6. Innovative Detection and Monitoring Techniques
7. Engineering Controls and Protective Systems
8. Remediation Techniques
9. Case Studies: Successful Management of Hazardous Materials
10. Future Trends and Innovations
11. Conclusions
2. Identification and Classification of Hazardous Materials
3. Health and Environmental Risks
4. Technological and Chemical Hazards
5. Biological Hazards in Construction
6. Innovative Detection and Monitoring Techniques
7. Engineering Controls and Protective Systems
8. Remediation Techniques
9. Case Studies: Successful Management of Hazardous Materials
10. Future Trends and Innovations
11. Conclusions
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 1, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Ali Akbar Firoozi
Dr. Ali Akbar Firoozi received a PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering from the National University of Malaysia in 2016. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Botswana, where he teaches soil mechanics, geomechanics, geotechnics, pavement and road design, and construction materials. He has also accrued experience in industry as project manager and designer. His research interests focus on the nexus between advanced nanotechnology and civil engineering, particularly on the use of nanomaterials for soil stabilization and other environmentally sustainable improvements.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, BotswanaAF
Ali Asghar Firoozi
Dr. Ali Asghar Firoozi received a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2016 and completed a Postdoc fellowship at the University of Shiraz, Iran, in 2020. His research focuses on nanotechnology for the stabilization of cementation materials for next-gen civil engineering projects, design of industrial structures, equipment foundations, and road and pavement design. He has developed expertise in x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and energy dispersive x-ray analysis. He’s also actively involved in developing geotechnical software, including a comprehensive suite of programs for various projects, from tunnels to concrete and asphalt testing.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia