Civil, Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering Books

New and Published Books

1. Diversifying Food and Diets

   Using Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Nutrition and Health

   Edited by Jessica Fanzo, Danny Hunter, Teresa Borelli, Federico Mattei

   Series: Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity

   Currently 925 million people are undernourished and 195 million children under five years of age are stunted. At the same time, over 1 billion people are overweight and obese in both the developed and developing world. Diseases previously associated with affluence, such as cancer, diabetes and...

   Published April 2nd 2013 by Routledge
2. The Singapore Water Story

   Sustainable Development in an Urban City-State

   By Cecilia Tortajada, Yugal Kishore Joshi, Asit K. Biswas

   Singapore´s journey during the past 45 years is an outstanding example that, in spite of multiple hardships, pragmatic policies, clear visions, long-term planning, forward-looking strategies and political will, as well as a relentless urge to improve, can result in strong foundations for...

   Published March 28th 2013 by Routledge
3. Dealing with Difficult Demolition Wastes

   A Guide

   By Katherine Adams, Gilli Hobbs, Christopher Yapp

   This report provides practical guidance for recovery of product and waste types that are difficult to recover or recycle, such as carpet underlay, insulated concrete formwork, industrial batteries, structural insulated panels and smoke alarms. Current waste management routes are examined, together...

   Published March 27th 2013 by IHS BRE Press
4. Pavement Engineering

   Principles and Practice, Second Edition

   By Rajib B. Mallick, Tahar El-Korchi

   Pavements are engineered structures essential to transportation, commerce and trade, and everyday life. In order for them to perform as expected, they must be designed, constructed, maintained, and managed properly. Providing a comprehensive overview of the subject, Pavement Engineering: Principles...

   Published March 26th 2013 by CRC Press
5. Wetland Landscape Characterization

   Practical Tools, Methods, and Approaches for Landscape Ecology, Second Edition

   By Ricardo D. Lopez, John G. Lyon, Lynn K. Lyon, Debra K. Lopez

   Wetlands are, by their very nature, ephemeral and transitional, which makes them challenging to characterize. Yet the need for characterizing wetlands continues to grow, particularly as we develop a better understanding of the wealth of ecosystem services that they provide. Wetland Landscape...

   Published March 26th 2013 by CRC Press
6. Ecosystems and Human Health

   Toxicology and Environmental Hazards, Third Edition

   By Richard B. Philp

   Since the second edition of this text was published, many new environmental incidents have occurred, including another nuclear disaster, a mine disaster in the United States, and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Updated throughout the text, Ecosystems and Human Health: Toxicology and Environmental...

   Published March 26th 2013 by CRC Press
7. FRP Deck and Steel Girder Bridge Systems

   Analysis and Design

   By Julio F. Davalos, An Chen, Pizhong Qiao

   Series: Composite Materials: Design and Analysis

   This book presents the analysis and design of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) decks, which have been increasingly implemented in rehabilitation projects and new construction due to their reduced weight, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced durability and service life. The book is organized into...

   Published March 25th 2013 by CRC Press
8. Natural and Engineered Solutions for Drinking Water Supplies

   Lessons from the Northeastern United States and Directions for Global Watershed Management

   Edited by Emily Alcott, Mark S Ashton, Bradford S Gentry

   Illuminating opportunities to develop a more integrated approach to municipal water system design, Natural and Engineered Solutions for Drinking Water Supplies: Lessons from the Northeastern United States and Directions for Global Watershed Management explores critical factors in the...

   Published March 25th 2013 by CRC Press
9. Biomass as Energy Source

   Resources, Systems and Applications

   Edited by Erik Dahlquist

   Series: Sustainable Energy Developments

   Global energy use is approximately 140 000 TWh per year. Interestingly, biomass production amounts to approximately 270 000 TWh per year, or roughly twice as much, whereas the official figure of biomass use for energy applications is 10-13% of the global energy use. This shows that biomass is not a...

   Published March 24th 2013 by CRC Press
10. Engineering Response to Climate Change, Second Edition

    Edited by Robert G. Watts

    Discussing today’s hottest topics relating to climate change, including adapting to climate change and geo-engineering to mitigate the effects of change, this book takes on the tough questions of what to do and offers real solutions to the practical problems caused by radical changes in the earth’s...

    Published March 21st 2013 by CRC Press