Sustainable Engineering Principles and Practice
Sustainable Engineering Principles and Practice by Bhavik R. Bakshi, published by Cambridge University Press on June 13, 2019, is a comprehensive text that explores the intersection of engineering and sustainable development. This 490-page book draws on multidisciplinary perspectives, including engineering, economics, and environmental science, to provide an introduction to how engineering practices can contribute to sustainability. It presents various approaches for assessing the sustainability of engineering activities and proposes potential solutions to significant challenges, emphasizing the application of engineering skills.
Readers will find detailed discussions on the nature of sustainability, along with advanced methodologies for assessment and design. Each chapter is structured to accommodate students from diverse backgrounds, with clearly explained prerequisites. The book includes mathematical representations, solved problems, real-world examples, and self-study exercises to enhance understanding. Additionally, online resources such as software tutorials, project statements, and a solutions manual complement the text, making it a valuable resource for courses in sustainable engineering and a practical reference for industry practitioners.
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Drawing on multidisciplinary perspectives from engineering, economics, business, science, and human behavior, this text presents an unrivalled introduction to how engineering practice can contribute to sustainable development. Varied approaches for assessing the sustainability of engineering and other human activities are presented in detail, and potential solutions to meet key challenges are proposed, with an emphasis on those that require engineering skills. Each concept and approach is supported by mathematical representation, solved problems, real-world examples, and self-study exercises. Topics covered range from introductory material on the nature of sustainability, to more advanced approaches for assessment and design. Prerequisites for each chapter are clearly explained so the text can be adapted to meet the needs of students from a range of backgrounds. Software tutorials, project statements and solutions, lecture slides, and a solutions manual accompany the book online, making this an invaluable resource for courses in sustainable engineering, as well as a useful reference for industry practitioners.
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