The United States has joined with other nations to express concern about climate change. In the absence of a comprehensive policy direction, techno...

It is widely acknowledged that there is an increasing problem in maintenance of the American civil infrastructure. Highways, bridges, sewers, railr...

It is widely acknowledged that there is an increasing problem in maintenance of the American civil infrastructure. Highways, bridges, sewers, railr...

The National Slate Association compiled a comprehensive overview of slate roofs in 1926, covering everything from characteristics and important dat...

This book explores various aspects of fire safety in the home. The first section is devoted to addressing the risks presented by cooking fires, as ...

All hydraulic structures are constructed on the solid Earth, which can be mathematically treated as an infinite domain, from the engineering length...

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS): Past, Present and Future Directions introduces the reader to the fundamentals of the ITS. It provides an overv...

When the Forth Bridge opened on 4 March 1890, it was the longest railway bridge in the world and the first large structure made of steel. Crossing ...

Since women started working in the trades in the 1970s, very little has been published about their experiences. In this provocative and important b...

Firefighters are the unsung local heroes of every community. They protect our towns and cities, risk their lives, and give up their free time when ...

For the first time, the art and craft of creating concrete countertops is detailed, step-by-step. This invaluable manual will guide craftsmen throu...

The companion volume to Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes, this book details the art and craft of creating vertical concrete applicatio...

Focusing on the use of masonry in construction, Masonry: Design, Materials and Techniques is a book updated with the latest sustainable materials a...

Contents: F Transmission Photoelasticity. Integrated Photoelasticity of the General Three-Dimensional Stress State; F Investigation of Three-Dimens...

A magnesium sulphate attack is one of the main issues that challenge civil engineering projects, in particular in coastal, landfill, and mining are...

Background: In the study of traffic system safety, statistical models have been broadly applied to establish the relationships between the traffic ...

The United States is a maritime nation. From its origin as 13 former colonies to its place as the pre-eminent world power today, our Nation's succe...

In late October 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused widespread flood-related property damage in coastal areas of states throughout the Northeast and the m...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce the economic costs due to traff...

Due to a high demand in construction and furniture industries worldwide, natural resources such as stones and wood as non-renewable resources are b...

The Fifth International Conference on the Bearing Capacity of Roads and Airfields in 1998 covered important aspects of pavement performance, paveme...

Project management is the discipline of planning, organising, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project g...

Pure Deck-adence: A Guide to Beautiful Decks is a fantasy collection of real-life deck photos from all over the United States. From the humblest of...