With a new joint author – Dr Nii A. Ankrah – each chapter was thoroughly reviewed and enhanced with the addition of further case studies in both the building and civil engineering, sectors. A thorough review of relevant published academic articles was undertaken and, where appropriate, further academic references and relevant websites were also included. … Read more
The Book is considerably modified version of the 2000 edition. In thrid edition of the book extensive revisions have been made. New materials have been introduced due to the advances in the technology and progress in industry. The information presented includes characteristics of the materials in regards to their physical and mechanical properties with emphasis … Read more
The intent of this manual is to provide guidelines and criteria for engineers, architects, developers, and contractors who plan, design, or construction projects that require new, relocated, or renovated sanitary sewer systems. This manual identifies the steps necessary to obtain city approval and acceptance or sanitary sewer system projects. This manual is intended to provide … Read more
The subject of Irrigation has assumed a worldwide importance since it holds the key to provide food to the teeming billions living in developed and developing countries. The science of irrigation engineering vary from situation to situation. The science of irrigation engineering vary from situation to situation. In the riverless middle east it depends on … Read more
The extensive use of reinforced concrete for a variety of structural members has necessitated a proper understanding of the design in structural concrete members by the structural engineers. The wide spread use of reinforced concrete is the natural outcome of the rapid development in the theory and design procedures with the introduction of the philosophy … Read more