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This indispensible companion is a ready reference for commonly required formulae and data, for use in coursework and examinations and in professional practice. Units used are SI or multiples. The third edition includes a new section on 'Earth and the Environment' as well as over 40 new constants, equations and data values.
A highly illustrated text explaining the fundamentals of structural analysis, materials and design in one integrated volume. It focuses on the process of design using real data and avoiding a mathematical approach to encourage a feel and awareness for the physical behaviour of structures. Updated for the Eurocode.
This text provides students with brief summaries of key facts topic-by-topic and then a series of carefully paced and sequenced worked examples using real exam questions, with additional explanatory notes. The text will reinforce knowledge learnt in lectures and through companion textbooks, complete understanding, and help in preparing for exams.
This second edition of Structural Mechanics is an expanded and revised successor to the highly successful first edition, which over the last ten years has become a widely adopted standard first year text. The addition of five new programmes, together with some updating of the original text, now means that this book covers most of the principles of structural mechanics taught in the first and second years of civil engineering degree courses.
An Introduction to Structural Mechanics aims to teach the fundamental principles of structures via simple explanations of the theory and numerous worked examples. The emphasis throughout is on problem-based learning. The worked examples start from a fundamental level and progress to more difficult, intricate and taxing problems. Early examples assume little or no experience in the subject matter, but soon propel the reader forward to solving complex, practically-based structural systems. Further problem - with solutions - aim to further bolster learning at the end of each chapter. The book will provide a powerful learning or revision tool for undergraduate civil engineering or building students.
This classic, student-friendly text will take you through everything you need to know, from traditional methods through to the latest technological developments, and is ideal whether you are studying surveying as a separate discipline or as part of a civil engineering, building or construction course. Accessible, well illustrated and comprehensive.
Soil Mechanics: Principles and Practice provides coverage of the basic principles of soil mechanics for undergraduate students of civil engineering. The new edition has additional features such as Euro-code and key concepts boxes, and case studies illustrating the principles in real world situations. Necessary changes have been made to conform with changing British Standards.
The sixth edition provides a straightforward and practical introduction to the principles and methods used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. The book contains many worked examples to illustrate the various aspects of design involved. Fully revised and updated to conform to the final Eurocode 2.
This book provides a detailed study of the process of design for structural elements, to the current British standards, in all four building materials: timber, masonry, concrete and steel. The scope of this text is wider than any existing text of this type and its numerous examples and diagrams make it an ideal course text.
This new edition is a source of information on the nature and inherent characteristics of timber and practical design in relation to the requirements of the new Eurocode EC5. In addition, it also has extensive explanations and worked examples relating to the new loading codes for dead, imposed, snow and wind actions, i.e. EC and EC1.
This text will appeal to undergraduate students of civil engineering, construction technology, architecture and related disciplines. Throughout the book the underlying theme is an emphasis on the factors affecting engineering decisions in order to promote an awareness of material behaviour in both design and construction.
An established and popular text written for students of civil engineering and practising engineers. Plenty of practical examples are provided, as well as problems for the reader to attempt.
This text covers the full range of material needed by civil engineering students in their study of hydraulics. It begins by covering the very fundamental material with which it is important to get to grips before progressing to more advanced study. Detailed explanation of these fundamentals gives the reader a clear understanding of what happens, as well as why, when and where. The author is careful to match the mathematics to the level needed by students at this level, and a range of pedagogical devices are used to reinforce the learning.
The third edition remains the most comprehensive text for students beginning thermodynamics courses, as well as for those taking specialist subjects. Including fuel chemistry, additive performance and variable geometry turbocharging, the third edition provides an indispensable introduction to students and professionals.
Control Engineering "An Introductory Course" is aimed at second or third year courses in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and provides for the needs of these courses without being over-burdened with detail.
The authors work in one of the foremost centres in Europe for Control Engineering, and bring both teaching and practical consultancy experience to the text, which links theoretical approaches to actual case histories. Including an introduction to the software tools of MATLAB and SIMULINK, this book also includes simulations and examples throughout, and will give a straightforward and no-nonsense introduction to Control Engineering for students, and those wishing to refresh their knowledge.
Communication Engineering Principles is aimed at undergraduates in communication engineering, and uses an innovative approach to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject, imparting a thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts and design issues involved. This book takes the approach that the engineering must come before the mathematics, allowing the reader to appreciate the underlying engineering concepts without being deterred or confused by a needlessly high level of mathematics. Wherever possible, Communication Engineering Principles uses a minimal mathematics approach, employing a clear writing style and lucid graphs and diagrams to aid understanding. The book also coaches the reader in practical problem solving, using examples from a wide range of current applications in communication engineering. After studying the material in this book the reader will have the skill and confidence to deal with more specialist telecommunications topics.
