Environmental engineering is a relatively new profession with a long and honorable history. The descriptive title of “environmental engineer” was not used until the 1960s, when academic programs in engineering and public health schools broadened their scope and required a more accurate title to describe their curricula and their graduates. The roots of this profession, … Read more
Protection of foundation structures against attack by soils and ground waterA site investigation in one form or another is always required for any engineering or building structure. The investigation may range in scope from a simple examination of the surface soils with or without a few shallow trial pits, to a detailed study of the … Read more
Since our beginnings, we have sought shelter as protection from the elements. Yet, even today, after centuries of technological advances in materials and construction techniques, we are still confronted by nature’s elements contaminating our constructed shelters. This is not due to a lack of effective waterproofing systems and products. Construction Waterproofing Handbook for free Waterproofing … Read more
In recent years free-standing and geometric (Sprial, helical, elliptical and combinations) staircases have become quite popular. Many variations of these staircases exists. A number of researchers have come forward with different concepts in the field of analytical, numerical, design and of experimental assessments. The aim of this book is to cover all these methods and … Read more
Managing Projects is one of the oldest and most respected accomplishment of mindkind. One stands in awe of the achievements of the builders of the pyramids, the architects of ancient cities, the masons and craftsmen of great cathedrals and mosques, and of the might of labour behind the Great wall of China and other wonders … Read more