Penguin Dictionary of Civil Engineering
The Penguin Dictionary of Civil Engineering by David Blockley is a comprehensive resource published by Penguin UK in 2005. This UK edition spans 704 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience involved in the construction industry. The book is designed to be user-friendly, providing clear definitions and extensive cross-referencing to aid understanding of civil engineering concepts.
Readers will find a wealth of information covering essential topics such as sustainability, environmental considerations, and management of hazards and uncertainties. Additionally, this edition introduces new categories related to business and finance, as well as water and transport, making it a valuable reference for students and professionals alike. The straightforward presentation of ideas supports learning and association, catering to anyone interested in various aspects of civil engineering.
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This is a completely new and fully comprehensive edition aimed at anyone who has contact with the construction industry. Written in a simple, easily accessible fashion the book contains major features on sustainability and the environment, hazard, vulnerability and uncertainty management together with new categories on business and finance, sustainability, water and transport. This edition offers easy and extensive cross referencing and definitions designed to help students to learn and associate ideas making this the perfect guide for anyone interested in any aspect of civil engineering.
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