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Sustainable Buildings

Author(s): Elisabeth Green, Tristram Hope and Alan Yates
Publication date: 20 February 2015
ISBN: 9780727758064
£39.50
Sustainable Buildings is an indispensable handbook that combines a summary of good practice and sources of information helpful to practitioners involved in the design and procurement of buildings. This book illustrates the need for inter-disciplinary integration and an understanding of environmental physics as early as possible in the design proces

Earthworks: A guide, 2nd edition

Author(s): Paul Nowak and Peter Gilbert
Publication date: 30 January 2015
ISBN: 9780727741165
£82.75
Earthworks: A guide outlines the key principles and practicalities of earthworks for projects of all scales, for the construction of minor works through to major earth structures. It provides comprehensive coverage of the essential processes behind: classification of fills, excavation, fill material design, fill selection, fill compaction, and cutt

The Shell Bitumen Handbook, 6th edition

Author(s): Robert N. Hunter (ed.)
Publication date: 28 January 2015
ISBN: 9780727758378
£142.50
Shell has been at the forefront of bitumen technology for over 90 years, and continues to play a leading role in global bitumen research and development. The Shell Bitumen Handbook is an authoritative source of information on bitumen use in road pavements around the world. The Shell Bitumen Handbook explores the very latest technical trends within

Programme Management in Construction

Author(s): Peter T. Barnes, Roy Farren, Ali D. Haidar and Kenneth P. Wells
Publication date: 16 January 2015
ISBN: 9780727760142
£67.00
Programme Management in Construction provides a comprehensive introduction to the application of programme management in the construction industry, demonstrating detailed coverage of programme management techniques through best practice guidance and case study examples. Encompassing project, design and construction management, this book explains ho

Rock Engineering, 2nd edition

Author(s): Arild Palmström and Håkan Stille
Publication date: 19 December 2014
ISBN: 9780727759955
£100.00
Rock Engineering provides a comprehensive explanation of the geological principles and ground investigations involved with the geotechnical design and engineering of underground projects. It offers an internationally applicable, practical guide for engineers and geologists responsible for considering different ground conditions, design and plan

FIDIC Quick Reference Guide: Silver Book

Author(s): Brian Barr and Leo Grutters
Publication date: 28 November 2014
ISBN: 9780727760388
£42.00
The FIDIC (Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) forms of contract are used extensively throughout the world to further the aims of the construction industry at large. In both the developed and the developing world they play a crucial role in ensuring that project objectives are satisfactorily achieved. The FIDIC Quick Reference Gui

FIDIC Quick Reference Guide: Red Book

Author(s): Brian Barr and Leo Grutters
Publication date: 28 November 2014
ISBN: 9780727760364
£42.00
The FIDIC (Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) forms of contract are used extensively throughout the world to further the aims of the construction industry at large. In both the developed and the developing world they play a crucial role in ensuring that project objectives are satisfactorily achieved.

FIDIC Quick Reference Guide: Yellow Book

Author(s): Brian Barr and Leo Grutters
Publication date: 28 November 2014
ISBN: 9780727760463
£42.00
The FIDIC (Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) forms of contract are used extensively throughout the world to further the aims of the construction industry at large. In both the developed and the developing world they play a crucial role in ensuring that project objectives are satisfactorily achieved. The FIDIC Quick Reference Gui

FIDIC Quick Reference Guide: Pink Book

Author(s): Brian Barr and Leo Grutters
Publication date: 28 November 2014
ISBN: 9780727760425
£42.00
The FIDIC (Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) forms of contract are used extensively throughout the world to further the aims of the construction industry at large. In both the developed and the developing world they play a crucial role in ensuring that project objectives are satisfactorily achieved. The FIDIC Quick Reference Gui

Crossrail Project: Infrastructure Design and Construction - Volume 1

Author(s): Edited by Mike Black, Christian Dodge and Ursula Lawrence
Publication date: 03 November 2014
ISBN: 9780727760784
£100.00
The construction of the Crossrail project began at North Dock in Canary Wharf in May 2009. Five years on, it is the biggest railway construction project in Europe and is one of the largest single infrastructure investments undertaken in the UK. It consists of 21 km of new twin-bore tunnels under central London and 10 new world-class stations constr

Civil Engineering Special Issue: London 2012 Legacy

Author(s): Editor: Simon Fullalove
Publication date: 01 November 2014
ISBN: 9780727760913
£40.50
This third and final special issue of Civil Engineering on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games covers the infrastructure legacy of the games, the delivery of which was fundamental to the success of the UK bid. These eight papers illustrate that the infrastructure legacy goes well beyond the immediate confines of the vast new Queen Elizabet

A Guide to the Reservoirs Act 1975, 2nd edition

Author(s): Institution of Civil Engineers
Publication date: 30 September 2014
ISBN: 9780727757692
£81.00
A Guide to the Reservoirs Act 1975 provides expert guidance on the application of the Reservoirs Act 1975, reflecting the current views and practices of the dam engineering profession. This fully updated second edition for reservoirs located in England incorporates the latest amendments introduced through the Flood and Water Management Act 2010,

Bridge Launching, 2nd edition

Author(s): Marco Rosignoli
Publication date: 24 September 2014
ISBN: 9780727759979
£109.25
Bridge Launching comprehensively describes the design and construction of prestressed concrete, steel, composite, and prestressed composite bridges built by incremental launching. Offering explanations of both the theoretical and technological aspects of the construction process, Bridge Launching illustrates worldwide case studies with photographs,

From Sea to Shore - Meeting the Challenges of the Sea

Author(s): Edited by William Allsop and Kevin Burgess
Publication date: 08 September 2014
ISBN: 9780727759757
£461.50
The ICE Coasts, Maritime Structures and Breakwaters conference series, sponsored by the ICE for over thirty years, is the leading forum for the presentation of the latest developments in coastal and maritime engineering. The tenth conference, From Sea to Shore - Meeting the Challenges of the Sea, was the largest in the history of the series attract

Bio- and Chemo- Mechanical Processes in Geotechnical Engineering

Author(s): Edited by Lyesse Laloui
Publication date: 03 September 2014
ISBN: 9780727760531
£88.25
In recent years, substantial advances have been made in understanding the coupling between chemical and biological processes and mechanical and hydraulic behaviours in soils and rocks. At the same time, experimentation and modelling capabilities have progressed significantly, allowing effective design of geotechnical applications. The need for such

Prescribed Form of Record for a High-Risk Reservoir, 2nd edition

Author(s): Institution of Civil Engineers
Publication date: 29 August 2014
ISBN: 9780727757715
£64.50
The second edition of the vital Prescribed Form of Record for a High-Risk Reservoir is fully updated to incorporate the latest amends to the Reservoirs Act 1975. The Prescribed Form of Record brings together key information about the operation of the reservoir that will be valuable in the event of any problem that may affect reservoir safety. It al

Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers in Great Britain and Ireland - Volume 3: 1890-1920

Author(s): Edited by R.C. McWilliam and M. Chrimes
Publication date: 27 August 2014
ISBN: 9780727758347
£265.25
The third volume of the authoritative source of information on the engineers who designed public works over the past 300 years. Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers in Great Britain and Ireland discusses the lives of the people who were concerned with awe-inspiring engineering feats between the years 1891-1920 including building harbours a

Maintaining the Safety of our Dams and Reservoirs

Author(s): Edited by Andrew Pepper
Publication date: 21 August 2014
ISBN: 9780727760340
£168.25
Maintaining the Safety of our Dams and Reservoirs covers a wide range of topics which are of direct relevance to all who work with dams and reservoirs, whether in the UK or abroad, be they owners, maintainers, designers or constructors. The changes to the UK's legislative frameworks for dam safety are covered, as are examples of the many environ

Risk Analysis and Management for Projects (RAMP), 3rd edition

Author(s): Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
Publication date: 02 July 2014
ISBN: 9780727741578
£57.25
Risk and uncertainty surround every human activity and influence everything we do. RAMP (Risk Analysis and Management for Projects) is a well-established framework for analysing and managing the risks involved in projects, whether large or small. With an emphasis on the strategic and financial aspects, this practical working guide will assist plann

Structural Engineering of Transmission Lines

Author(s): Peter Catchpole with Buck Fife
Publication date: 26 June 2014
ISBN: 9780727759887
£123.50
Structural Engineering of Transmission Lines provides practising engineers with a comprehensive guide to the structural behaviour of transmission lines and the successful management of transmission line projects. The authors bring together technical knowledge and industry advice to offer extensive practical guidance on the design, construction and