The Building of the Panama Canal in Historic Photographs
by Ulrich Keller
from Dover Publications
The Dock Manual: Designing/Building/Maintaining
by Max Burns
from Storey Publishing, LLC
The Dock Manual is the only book devoted exclusively to residential docks. Written by award-winning author Max Burns, author of the best selling Cottage Water Systems and long-time contributor to Cottage Life Magazine, The Dock Manual covers all aspects of residential docks, including assessing your shoreline, choosing the right dock for your needs, repairs, winterizing, ramps, boat lifts, marine railways, construction tips and techniques, plus 10 complete plans with lists of required materials. If you own waterfront property, you need this book.
2,500 Solved Problems In Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
by Jack B. Evett
from McGraw-Hill
This powerful problem-solver gives you 2,500 problems in fluid mechanics and hydraulics, fully solved step-by-step! From Schaum's, the originator of the solved-problem guide, and students' favorite with over 30 million study guides sold--this timesaver helps you master every type of fluid mechanics and hydraulics problem that you will face in your homework and on your tests, from properties of fluids to drag and lift. Work the problems yourself, then check the answers, or go directly to the answers you need using the complete index. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's 2500 Solved Problems in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics is so complete it's the perfect tool for graduate or professional exam review!
Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures, Third Edition
by Jr, Ben C. Gerwick
from CRC
For two decades, Ben Gerwick's ability to capture the current state of practice and present it in a straightforward, easily digestible manner has made Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures the reference of choice for modern civil and maritime construction engineers. The third edition of this perennial bestseller continues to be the most modern and authoritative guide in the field. Based on the author's lifetime of experience, the book also incorporates relevant published information from many sources. Updated and expanded to reflect new technologies, methods, and materials, the book includes new information on topics such as liquefaction of loose sediments, scour and erosion, archaeological concerns, high-performance steel, ultra-high-performance concrete, steel H piles, and damage from sabotage and terrorism. It features coverage of LNG terminals and offshore wind and wave energy structures. Clearly, concisely, and accessibly, this book steers you away from the pitfalls and toward the successful implementation of principles that can bring your marine and offshore projects to life.
Handbook of Hydrology
by David R. Maidment
from McGraw-Hill Professional
Introducing Hydrology's New Benchmark Reference Here's the first book in nearly 30 years to provide comprehensive coverage of the current state of hydrologic knowledge and practice--saving you hours of time tracking down the latest techniques in professional journals. Maidment's Handbook of Hydrology includes the contributions of more than 50 international authorities, who provide you with practical methods of solving problems in every aspect of the field, including the increasing application of geostatistics and computer models. You'll discover more effective ways to. . .mitigate the impact of floods through better urban drainage; assess the water supplies of cities and farming areas; prevent the pollution of natural waters; halt the damaging effects of erosion; protect wilddlife and preserve wetlands; contain and remove contaminants in waterways; and much more.
Water Resources Engineering
by Larry W. Mays
from Wiley
Learn the principles and practice of water resources engineering from a leader in the field!
Now updated with a new chapter on sedimentation (Chapter 18), this 2005 Edition of Larry Mays's Water Resources Engineering provides you with the state-of-the-art in the field. With remarkable range and depth of coverage, Professor Mays presents a straightforward, easy-to-understand presentation of hydraulic and hydrologic processes using the control volume approach. He then extends these processes into practical applications for water use and water excess, including water distribution systems, stormwater control, and flood control. With its strong emphasis on analysis and design, this text will be a resource you'll refer to throughout your career!
Features:
- New! A new chapter covers sedimentation.
- Practical applications will prepare you for engineering practice.
- Coverage spans an extraordinary range of topics.
- Many example problems with solutions will help you hone your problem-solving skills.
- Practice problems at the end of each chapter offer you the opportunity to apply what you've learned.
- Includes a review of basic fluid concepts and the control volume approach to fluid mechanics.
Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control : New Methods and Applications, 3rd Edition
by J. Patrick Powers
from Wiley
The most up-to-date guide to construction dewatering and groundwater control
In the past dozen years, the methods of analyzing and treating groundwater conditions have vastly improved. The Third Edition of Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control, reflecting the most current technology and practices, is a timely and much-needed overview of this rapidly changing field.
Illustrated with hundreds of new figures and photographs and including numerous detailed case histories, the Third Edition of Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control is a comprehensive and valuable reference for both students and practicing engineers alike.
Drawing on real-world experience, the authors lead the reader through all facets of the theory and practice of this fascinating and often complex engineering discipline. Discussion includes:
- Dozens of case histories demonstrating various groundwater control practices and lessons learned in groundwater control and work performed
- Detailed methods of controlling groundwater by use of conventional dewatering methods as well as vertical barrier, grouted cutoff, and frozen ground techniques
- Contracting practices and conflict resolution methods that will help minimize disputes
- Alternatives and effective practices for handling and treating contaminated groundwater
- Innovations in equipment and materials that improve the performance and efficiency of groundwater control systems
- Practices and procedures for success in artificial recharge
- Groundwater modeling to simulate and plan dewatering projects
- Inclusion of dual U.S. customary and metric units throughout
Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control is an indispensable tool for all engineering and construction professionals searching for the most up-to-date coverage of groundwater control for various purposes, the modern ways to identify and analyze site-specific situations, and the modern tools available to control them.
Water: A Natural History
by Alice Outwater
from Basic Books
What happens when you flush your toilet? Environmental engineer and writer Alice Outwater knows, and she guides the reader through the technical ins and outs of such delicate matters as water treatment and sewage handling--subjects she writes about with considerable charm. Here you will learn how "raw sludge brew" is separated, how methane from sewage is converted to a source of power, and how aqueducts past and present really work. Outwater also describes in lay terms the complex ecology of rivers, making a strong case for the preservation of free-flowing streams in the place of dammed waterways. Her book is somewhat more narrowly focused than the title suggests, but it is highly interesting and instructive nonetheless.
Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel
by Kenneth R. Wright
from American Society of Civil Engineers
Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel takes readers inside the Lost City of the Incas for a groundbreaking perspective never before seen by tourists or archeologists. Built high in the Andes on a seemingly impossible site, Machu Picchu stands as a testament to Early Native Americans and their ability to plan and build. How was it possible to create a mountain-top city complete with running water, drainage systems, food production, and stone structures so advanced they have endured for over 500 years? Authors Kenneth R. Wright and Alfredo Valencia Zegarra explain these and other mysteries, based on their original engineering and scientific research. A fascinating book, Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel is a must-have for civil engineers, archeologists, armchair travelers, and tourists alike. An illustrated walking guide and detailed map allow readers to become familiar with each building and pathway, and numerous photographs take readers on a breathtaking pictorial adventure.
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Support with Geographic Information Systems
from Esri Press
This edited collection deals with the international issue of conserving and allocating water as the world's population continues to grow dramatically. Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Support with Geographic Information Systems discusses applications such as watershed delineation, topographic characteristic extraction, and floodplain extent determination and provides an informed basis for water resource professionals to make sound decisions.
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