Books in Civil and structural engineering

Advanced Oxidation Process-Based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products

1st Edition
July 25, 2025
Amit K. Thakur + 5 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 1 8 8 8 0

Advanced Oxidation Process-based Integrated and Hybrid Technologies for Degradation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products addresses PPCP removal from wastewater by the recent application of AOP-based hybrid techniques. Technological advancement of AOPs and AOP-based hybrid methods are discussed and will highlight the perspectives on fundamental and technological advancements in AOP and AOP-based hybrid methods for PPCPs removal from wastewater. A detailed cost analysis of different AOP-based hybrid techniques is examined to help readers formulate guidelines to transform the wastewater treatment process from lab scale to pilot/industrial scale.

Damage and Healing Mechanics of Materials

1st Edition
July 2, 2025
George Z. Voyiadjis + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Damage and Healing Mechanics of Materials: Metals and Metal Matrix Composites covers the fundamentals of damage mechanics, with various damage models presented coupled with elastic and elasto-plastic behavior. Experimental investigations and the related data for damage in composite materials are included, as are computational modeling and simulation methods for investigating damage and healing in various materials and structures. Healing mechanics using both scalars and more general theory based on tensor notations are discussed, as are applications of damage mechanics. Undamageable materials, the generalized method of cells, phase field modeling, cyclic plasticity concepts, and more are all also covered.

Concrete Fracture Mechanics

1st Edition
July 1, 2025
Moosa Mazloom
English
eBook
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Only relatively recently has the research community embraced fracture mechanics as the conceptual framework to capture the cracking of concrete. As many factors affect crack development and propagation, the complex subject matter is still being thoroughly studied from different angles to ensure effective applicability in practical scenarios.With its gradually progressive pedagogical approach, Concrete Fracture Mechanics: Failure Analysis, Modeling, and Applied Examples of Reinforcement offers in-depth insights into concrete failure analysis from a technical standpoint (i.e., calculations, structural prerequisites, step-by-step guidance on key manufacturing processes, revision of conventional concepts in the light of new findings) and takes a step forward in modeling methods for predicting the performance and behavior of concrete structures by using cutting-edge software tools for image processing and numerical simulation. This results in holistic considerations about reinforcement techniques, originating from the author’s own experience both at building sites and from academic research contributions, to maintain or optimize structural integrity.This carefully thought-out, practical reference volume is intended to cater to students, researchers, as well as practicing professionals from a variety of closely interrelated civil engineering disciplines.

Green Building: An Engineering Approach to Sustainable Construction

1st Edition
June 5, 2025
Christian M. Carrico
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 2 4 3 6 5 7
eBook
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Green Building: An Engineering Approach to Sustainable Construction fills a void in green building which has good textbook options for practitioners, architects, and sustainability experts, but not an engineering focused textbook focused on green building. This new text takes an engineering approach to evaluating green building techniques, systems, and materials. The book examines the built environment from inside out, looking at minimizing environmental impacts while also considering the economics and energy use and efficiency. While not a test-prep book, it will provide the knowledge foundation that will help prepare the students to take the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation exam.As students are often unclear on the evolving employment prospects in this field, particularly for the engineer, the textbook also features six case studies showing different career pathways for engineers in this arena.

Mechanical Behavior of Materials

1st Edition
May 23, 2025
Rajiv S. Mishra + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 1 2 8 0 4 5 5 4 1
eBook
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Mechanical Behavior of Materials: Deformation and Design is the first textbook to adopt a design-led approach to the teaching of mechanical behavior of materials in which the underlying fundamental science is presented in the context of design. This approach has been found to help motivate and engage students through real-life case studies and illustrative applications. In addition to the design-led approach, Mishra and Charit cover newer content not found in other textbooks, such as recent advances in microstructural characterization techniques and up-to-date presentation of fundamentals that link the microstructure of engineering materials with realistic mechanical response.

Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry

1st Edition
May 15, 2025
Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi + 5 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 8 6 1 5
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 8 6 2 2

Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry: Sustainability, Resilience, and Data-Centric Engineering delivers timely and much sought-after guidance related to novel, digital-first practices and the latest technological tools, the gradual adoption of which is being embraced to significantly reshape the way buildings and other infrastructure assets are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained.Methodolo... and practice-informed investigations by scholars and researchers from across the globe, providing a wealth of knowledge relevant for, and applicable to, different geographical and economic contexts, are coherently collated in this edited volume. This systematic analysis of cutting-edge developments (such as Building Information Modeling, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, and Structural Health Monitoring) is accompanied by discussions on challenges and opportunities that digitalization engenders. Additionally, real-word case studies enrich the coverage, highlighting how these innovative solutions can contribute to establishing working efficiencies that can at the same time aid the impactful realization of globally recognized sustainability goals.Readers in both academic and professional settings are, therefore, not only equipped with a comprehensive overview of the state of the art but also offered an insightful reference resource for future works in the area.

Advances in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling

1st Edition
May 2, 2025
F. Pacheco-Torgal + 5 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Advances in Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling: Digital Technologies, Management, Processing and Environmental Assessment presents recent research in recycling and reuse of concrete and demolition waste in construction applications. The book starts with a detailed introductory section on digital technologies that are used to enhance circularity. Part Two focuses on the management of construction and demolition waste, including estimation of quantities and the use of BIM and GIS tools. Part Three reviews the processing of recycled aggregates, along with the performance of concrete mixtures using different types of recycled aggregates. Part Four looks at the environmental assessment of non-hazardous waste. This book will be a standard reference for civil engineers, structural engineers, architects, and academic researchers working in the field of construction and demolition waste.

Modeling of Complex Dynamic Systems

1st Edition
April 9, 2025
Vladimir Stojanović + 3 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 4 2 7
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 9 4 3 4

Motion is the essence of any mechanical system. Analyzing a system’s dynamical response to distinct motion parameters allows for increased understanding of its performance thresholds and can in turn provide clear data to inform improved system designs.Modeling of Complex Dynamic Systems: Fundamentals and Applications equips readers with significant insights into nonlinear vibration phenomenology through a combination of advanced mathematical fundamentals and worked-through modeling experiments. To guide them in determining novel stabilization characteristics for complex moving objects, coupled structures, as well as the stochastic stability of mechanical systems, the technical and methodological analysis is accompanied by industry-relevant practical examples, contributing much sought-after applicable knowledge.The book is intended for use by postgraduate students, academic researchers, and professional engineers alike.

Thermal Sleeping Environments

1st Edition
March 22, 2025
Shiming Deng + 5 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 8 7 6 0
eBook
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The connection between the sleep environment and quality of sleep is significant. To get a good night's rest, a person needs to be in an environment conducive to sleep, which means having or creating the right conditions for it. Thermal Sleeping Environments: Control and Optimization provides a comprehensive coverage on cutting-edge heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment; novel bed-based task/ambient conditioning (TAC) systems; and advanced materials for building envelopes, bedroom furniture, and textiles for beddings. The performance of the technologies presented is analyzed through thermal comfort charts and modeling endeavors, which are in turn validated by the notions of human physiological responses during sleep. The foundational principles of fluid mechanics alongside sustainably built environment and energy efficiency considerations also complement this discussion.Written by academic experts who aim to compile a unique reference resource to foster further subject matter research, this book should appeal to a broad range of readers whose work or study interests focuses on sustainable buildings and the wellbeing of their occupants.

Prestressed Members with External Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Tendons

1st Edition
February 3, 2025
Tiejiong Lou + 2 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 8 7 7 2
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 8 7 8 9

Prestressed Members with External Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Tendons: Design, Assessment and Modelling provides an overview of using FRPs, including how to predict the short-term and long-term behavior of externally prestressed concrete or steel-concrete composite members, their second-order effects, and how to examine the effectiveness of using FRP tendons instead of steel tendons for external prestressing. As external prestressing is considered to be one of the most powerful techniques in strengthening of existing structures, this book provides a comprehensive resource on the topics covered.The conventional use of prestressing steel is, however, naturally prone to corrosion. The best strategy to solve completely the corrosion problem is the use of nonmetal materials instead of prestressing steel. Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are ideal materials used for external tendons for their excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and low weight.

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