Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations, Second Edition

by Tyler G. Hicks

Perform complex calculations quickly and accurately with help from this up-to-date handbook

Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations, Third Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the predominance of the LRFD method and to align with the latest regulatory codes and standards. Covering all aspects of civil engineering calculations in an easy-to-understand format, the book presents more than 3,000 calculations for solving both common and uncommon problems.

This new edition takes a global approach, using both USCS and SI units to demonstrate applications in both the U.S. and foreign markets. International contributors provide information related to emerging industries around the world, including the widespread use of solar power structures in India and the active wind power industries in regions across Europe. From structural steel to reinforced concrete, from bridges and dams to highways and roads, this resource enables you to perform complex calculations quickly and correctly.

All calculations adhere to current ASTM, AASHTO, AISC, and ACI standards
New calculations for water and wastewater treatment reflect the latest approaches
Features real-life sample problems that illustrate each technique
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Paperback

Published January 1, 2007

About the author

Publisher, Author, Editor, and Engineer

Tyler G. Hicks, publisher and editor of three newsletters — International Wealth Success, Global Finding Services, and Money Watch Bulletin — and a prolific author of more than 130 published books on self-help, business, and engineering, and former Editorial Director and Publisher of Professional and Reference Books at the McGraw-Hill Companies

Reviews

[Joe Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is "MUST BUY" textbook if you study civil engineering. Good examples with details explanation.