Introduction to infrastructure an introduction to civil and environmental engineering
"Penn and Parker's Introduction to Infrastructure is comprehensive, balanced coverage of different aspects of civil engineering that shows interconnectedness of the different civil engineering disciplines. This 1st Edition covers a broad coverage of engineering disciplines, and introductio...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken, N.J.:
John Wiley & Sons
c2012.
[Place of publication not identified] 2011 |
| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629559106719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Brief Table of Contents
- Detailed Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Infrastructure and Careers in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Introduction
- The Prevalence of Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Systems
- Funding Infrastructure
- Sustainability
- The Civil and Environmental Engineering Professions
- Construction
- Environmental
- Geotechnical
- Structural
- Transportation
- Water Resources
- Integration with Other Professions
- Integration with the Public
- Professional Issues
- Licensure
- Graduate Degrees
- Life-Long Learning
- Teamwork and Leadership
- The Future of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Employment Opportunities
- About This Book
- Chapter 2: The Natural Environment
- Introduction
- Hydrologic Cycle and Hydrologic Budget
- Watersheds
- Rivers
- Habitat/Native Species
- Wetlands
- Geologic Formations
- Groundwater
- Atmosphere
- Climate Change
- Chapter 3: Structural Infrastructure
- Prelude to Chapters 3 through 5
- Introduction
- Foundations
- Skyscrapers
- Schools (ASCE 2009 Grade: D)
- Bridges (ASCE 2009 Grade: C)
- Dams (ASCE 2009 Grade: D)
- Levees and Floodwalls (ASCE 2009 Grade: D- )
- Retaining walls
- Chapter 4: Transportation Infrastructure
- Introduction
- Roads (ASCE 2009 Grade: D-)
- Intersections and Interchanges
- Parking
- Traffic Congestion Relief
- Mass Transit (ASCE 2009 Grade: D)
- Non-Motorized Transportation
- Aviation (ASCE 2009 Grade: D)
- Waterways (ASCE 2009 Grade: D-)
- Ports
- Locks
- Tunnels
- Rail (ASCE 2009 Grade: C-)
- Chapter 5: Environmental and Energy Infrastructure
- Introduction
- Energy (ASCE 2009 Grade: D+)
- Energy Sources
- Energy Transport
- Energy Generation
- Distribution
- Drinking Water (ASCE 2009 Grade: D-).
- Sources and Demand
- Storage
- Conveyance
- Treatment
- Distribution
- Wastewater (ASCE 2009 Grade: D-)
- Sources
- Conveyance
- Treatment
- Discharge
- Stormwater
- Collection and Conveyance
- Culverts
- Storage
- Treatment
- Parks and Recreation (ASCE 2009 Grade: C-)
- Solid Waste (ASCE 2009 Grade: C+)
- Collection
- Transfer
- Recycling and Reuse
- Composting
- Landfills
- Incinerators
- Hazardous Waste (ASCE 2009 Grade: D)
- Superfund
- Brownfields
- Chapter 6: Construction Sites
- Introduction
- Security
- Staging Areas
- Equipment
- Trailers and Storage Containers
- Cranes
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
- Loaders
- Skidsteers
- Dump Trucks
- Earthmovers
- Lifts
- Blasting Equipment
- Piledrivers
- Dewatering
- Ready-Mix Concrete Trucks
- Concrete Pumping
- Concrete Forms
- Falsework
- Utilities
- Erosion Control
- Chapter 7: Infrastructure Systems
- Introduction
- Systems Overview
- Infrastructure Components as Systems
- Intra-Sector Systems
- Inter-Sector Systems
- The "Big Picture'' System
- Chapter 8: History, Heritage, and Future
- Introduction
- Themes
- Transportation
- Roads
- Canals
- Bridges
- Water Distribution and Treatment
- Water Distribution
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment
- Wastewater Conveyance
- Wastewater Treatment
- And Then There Was More...
- The Future
- Chapter 9: Analysis Fundamentals
- Introduction
- The Nature of Analysis
- The Analysis Process
- Case Study: Creation of the Rational Method
- Analysis Applications
- Construction Engineering Analysis Application-Gantt Charts
- Environmental/Water Resources Engineering Analysis Application-Open Channels
- Geotechnical Engineering Analysis Application-Soil Size Analysis
- Municipal Engineering Analysis Application-Stormwater Runoff.
- Structural Engineering Analysis Application-Tension and Compression in Beams
- Transportation Engineering Analysis Application-Pavement Analysis
- Chapter 10: Design Fundamentals
- Introduction
- The Design Process
- Problem (Need) Identification
- Collection of Background Information
- Development of Alternative Designs
- Evaluation of Designs
- Selection of Best Design
- Documenting the Design
- Implementation of Solution
- Design Factors
- Design Constraints
- Regulations
- Standards
- Safety Factors
- Acceptable Risk
- Design Life
- Case Study: Chicago River Reversal
- Design Applications
- Construction Engineering Design Application-Cut and Fill
- Environmental Engineering Design Application-Septic Systems
- Geotechnical Engineering Design Application-Footings
- Municipal Engineering Design Application-Land Development
- Structural Engineering Design Application-Bridges
- Transportation Engineering Design Application-Inlet Spacing
- Chapter 11: Planning Considerations
- Introduction
- The Need for Planning
- Infrastructure Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Land Use Planning
- Regional Planning
- Emergency Planning
- Population Projections
- Chapter 12: Energy Considerations
- Introduction
- Background
- Energy Trends and Predicting Demand
- Sources of Energy
- Environmental Impacts
- Energy as an Infrastructure Consideration
- Transportation Sector Energy Use
- Buildings
- Wastewater Treatment
- Landfills
- Chapter 13: Sustainability Considerations
- Introduction
- The Needs of the World
- Resource Demand
- Measures of Sustainability
- The Role of Civil and Environmental Engineers in Promoting Sustainability
- Sustainable Design
- Green Buildings
- Sustainable Land Development
- Water Reuse
- Chapter 14: Economic Considerations
- Introduction.
- The Relationship Between Infrastructure and the Economy
- Sources of Funds
- Funding Local Projects
- Funding State and Federal Projects
- Consideration of Project Economics
- Chapter 15: Environmental Considerations
- Introduction
- Environmental Protection
- Environmental Impacts
- Land Development
- Building Demolition
- Wastewater Treatment
- Highways
- Dams
- The Good (Bad?) Ole Days
- Environmental Regulations
- Environmental Complexity
- Chapter 16: Social Considerations
- Introduction
- Welcoming the Challenge
- Social Impact Assessment
- Displacement
- Neighborhood Cohesion
- Health
- Environmental Justice
- Chapter 17: Ethical Considerations
- Introduction
- Ethics and Engineering
- Codes of Ethics
- Ethical Decision-Making Framework
- Case Study
- Corruption
- Chapter 18: Security Considerations
- Introduction
- Economic Impacts and Infrastructure Security
- Critical Infrastructure
- Designing for Failure
- Water Security
- Energy Security
- Transportation Security
- Risk Considerations
- Chapter 19: Other (No Less Important) Considerations
- Introduction
- Safety Considerations
- Protecting the Public
- Protecting Operations and Maintenance Workers
- Protecting Construction Workers
- Maintenance Considerations
- Constructability Considerations
- Aesthetic Considerations
- Political Considerations
- Legal Considerations
- Torts
- Contracts
- Property Law
- Chapter 20: Analysis II
- Introduction
- Construction Engineering: Critical Path Method
- Environmental Engineering: Air Pollution
- Geotechnical Engineering: Katrina Floodwalls
- Structural Engineering: Deflection of Beams
- Transportation Engineering: Transportation Impact Study
- Chapter 21: Design II
- Introduction
- Construction Engineering: Concrete Mix and Formwork.
- Environmental Engineering: Primary Treatment of Wastewater
- Geotechnical Engineering: Floodwalls
- Structural Engineering: Design of Structural Members
- Transportation Engineering: Horizontal Curves
- Chapter Opener Photo Credit
- Index.
