Encyclopaedia Of Civil Engineering And The Science Of Structures

Structures cannot be created without engineering theory, and design rules have existed from the earliest times for building Greek temples, Roman aqueducts and Gothic cathedrals -- and later, for steel skyscrapers and the frames for aircraft. This book is, however, not concerned with the description of historical feats, but with the way the structural engineer sets about his business. Galileo, in the seventeenth century, was the first to introduce recognizably modem science into the calculation of structures; he determined the breaking strength of beams. In the eighteenth century engineers moved away from this 'ultimate load' approach, and early in the nineteenth century a formal philosophy of design had been established -- a structure should remain elastic, with a safety factor on stress built into the analysis. This philosophy held sway for over a century, until the first tests on real structures showed that the stresses confidently calculated by designers could not actually be measured in practice. Structural engineering has taken a completely different path since the middle of the twentieth century; plastic analysis reverts to Galileo's objective of the calculation of ultimate strength, and powerful new theorems now underpin the activities of the structural engineer. This book deals with a technical subject, but the presentation is completely non-mathematical. It makes available to the engineer, the architect and the general reader the principles of structural design.

Encyclopaedia Of Civil Engineering Covers All Aspects Of Civil Engineering And Its Role In Society. This Encyclopaedia Covers A Range Of Various Civil Engineering Disciplines Such As General Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Planning Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Construction Engineering, Materials Science, Surveying And Urban Engineering. This New Encyclopaedia Integrates All Of The Diverse Approaches That Have Gone Into The Making Of The Modern Field Of Civil Engineering. This Work Is Intended For All Those Interested In This Field. It Will Be Of Immense Value To Students Of All Kind, Especially Students Of Civil Engineering.

Civil engineering is concerned with the planning, development and design of buildings and physical structures. It consists of urban design and landscape architecture. Some of the major constructions that fall under this domain are dams, canals, roads, bridges, etc. This book elucidates new techniques of civil engineering and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. It is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text on civil engineering and its related fields.

First published in 1995, the award-winning Civil Engineering Handbook soon became known as the field's definitive reference. To retain its standing as a complete, authoritative resource, the editors have incorporated into this edition the many changes in techniques, tools, and materials that over the last seven years have found their way into civil