Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers Third / 3rd Edition [Civil Engineering ; Educational, Textbook, Critical Review, in Depth Study, Biographical Data, Higher learning]

Frederick S. Merritt

ISBN 10: 0070415153 / ISBN 13: 9780070415157

Published by McGraw Hill Book Company 1983, Oversized Book / Heavy Requires Extra s/h, 1983

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers Third / 3rd Edition [Civil Engineering ; Educational, Textbook, Critical Review, in Depth Study, Biographical Data, Higher learning]
• Publisher: McGraw Hill Book Company 1983, Oversized Book / Heavy Requires Extra s/h
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070415153
• ISBN 13: 9780070415157
• Binding: Hard Back
• Illustrator: Some Illustrations
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good Clean Cond.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Yes / Good
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

This text discusses important principles and techniques that are of use to practicing civil engineers. This edition incorporates significant changes in design and construction practices, specifically in design specifications for structural materials, buildings and bridges, environmental and other federal regulations such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA). Up-to-date code changes from such groups as the American Concrete Institute, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Institute of Steel Construction and National Design Specification for Wood Construction are also covered.

From the Back Cover

IF CIVIL ENGINEERS COULD HAVE ONLY ONE REFERENCE BOOK – THIS WOULD BE IT

Here is THE definitive reference in civil engineering. Within the pages of this classic you'll find fingertip access to everything from the fundamentals of civil engineering to the latest changes in design, construction, materials, and equipment in 23 different disciplines including Systems Design, Geotechnical Engineering, and Community and Regional Planning.

This new, completely updated, and expanded Fifth Edition features:

* The most recent code changes, including AIC, AISC, ASTM, NDS for Wood Structures, and more
* Current EPA and OSHA regulations
* Additional information on design build delivery systems
* Increased coverage of stormwater runoff
* Over 700 tables, formulas, and drawings to make every explanation and procedure crystal clear
* Sections on construction management; materials specifications; structural theory; wood and concrete, steel design and construction; and much more
* The latest design methods for buildings, airports, highways, tunnels, and bridges

Turn to this one-stop review of the field for simplified solutions to the hundreds of practical problems you face in your day-to-day civil engineering practice.