As the world moves further into urbanization, there is a greater need for construction materials to meet society’s needs. As natural resources become scarce, the use of recycled materials for construction purposes has become increasingly common. Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in the utilization of recycled materials in the construction industry. This will result i…
Sand is commonly used in construction, often providing bulk, strength, and stability to other materials such as asphalt, concrete, mortar, render, cement, and screed. This book presents recent advances in the sand in construction techniques with special emphasis on contemporary issues in non-destructive testing (NDT) and evaluation. Chapters cover such topics as the origin, classification, and …
A topic of utmost importance in civil engineering is finding optimal solutions throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructural objects, including their design, manufacturing, use, and maintenance. Operational research, management science, and optimization methods provide a consistent and applicable groundwork for engineering decision-making. These topics have received the interest of…
Geotechnical problems in transportation and transit systems can lead to significant and costly unplanned maintenance and renewal of transport infrastructures built above the ground. Providing safe, efficient and sustainable transport infrastructure can be challenging owing to complex geotechnical aspects of the ground. Design considerations of rail transport embankments have become critical in …
This book is a complete compilation of the latest research, innovation, and application studies related to the use of recycled materials in various fields of civil and environmental engineering. This book presents a collection of abstracts from leading researchers, engineers and practitioners who have contributed to developing the field and promoting sustainable practices. With the growing use …
This book takes the reader on an exploratory journey of environmentally friendly materials that are increasingly important in the civil construction industry. This book aims to provide in-depth insight into the use of sustainable materials in various construction projects and illustrate the significant advantages that can be derived from this environmentally friendly approach. This book is a v…
This book is a work that comprehensively reviews the application of non-destructive testing technology (NDT) in the field of civil engineering. This book aims to provide up-to-date information on relevant and innovative NDT methods that have been developed to detect and evaluate the damage and resistance of structural materials without compromising their integrity. This book is an invaluable r…
This book presents current approaches in applying numerical models to address challenges in civil and mining geotechnical engineering. This book aims to provide in-depth insights into how numerical modeling technology has helped practitioners and researchers to address the complexity of geotechnical problems, understand the behavior of geotechnical materials, and plan and design geotechnical st…
The importance of fairness, validity, and accessibility in assessment is greater than ever as testing expands to include more diverse populations, more complex purposes, and more sophisticated technologies. This book offers a detailed account of fairness in assessment, and illustrates the interplay between assessment and broader changes in education. In 16 chapters written by leading experts, t…
In the era of digital communication, collective problem solving is increasingly important. Large groups can now resolve issues together in completely different ways, which has transformed the arts, sciences, business, education, technology, and medicine. Collective intelligence is something we share with animals and is different from machine learning and artificial intelligence. To design and u…