Civil Engineering Science Frontier

Author: Ye Lieping
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is the textbook for the advanced course on civil engineering at the School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University. It introduces the new developments in major research directions of civil engineering, presented by more than ten professors from related fields. The main content includes: the safety and durability of structures, civil engineering and sustainable development, reform of engineering construction standards and regulations, computer technology in civil engineering, new advancements in materials science and engineering, the development and application of fiber-reinforced composite materials, modern high-rise buildings, seismic technology, new developments and engineering applications of large-span space steel structures, lightweight steel structure systems and applications, research frontiers in construction project management, and the coordinated relationship between the real estate industry and socio-economy. This book can serve as a textbook and reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students in civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, engineering management, and related fields. It is also suitable as a reference for teachers, researchers, and engineering technicians in related disciplines.