Introduction to design for civil engineers

An Introduction to Design for Civil Engineers is a concise book that provides the reader with the necessary background on terminology used in design.

With this book as a guide, entry-level students of civil engineering will better understand from the outset lectures on detailed subject areas.

Drawing on a wealth of experience, the two authors present a largely qualitative treatment of the subject matter with little mathematics.

Descriptions are amplified with numerous illustrations.

This book will be a useful aid for entry-level students of civil engineering and related disciplines such as structural engineering, building engineering and architecture.

It will also prove beneficial for newly qualified professionals and others who want a concise guide to everyday design terminology.