Illustrated Dictionary of Civil Engineering, 3rd Edition

Shaping the World is all about using what civil engineers know and have learned to solve big problems in the world. Civil engineers are like the architects of our modern world. They plan, build, and take care of important things like roads, bridges, water systems, and more. Basically, they make sure everything in our daily lives works smoothly and is built well. So, when you drive on a road, cross a bridge, or use clean water, you can thank civil engineers for making it happen!

This 3rd edition of Illustrated Dictionary of Civil Engineering is updated with new terms and revised comprehensively. These descriptive illustrations provide a concise and thorough understanding of the subject. The dictionary provides state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, presented in an easy-to-use, A-Z order with pictures and figures as well as examples are given to clarify the terms. Packed with special full-page features on this subject and thousands of interesting entries, definitions, photographs and pictures developed in close consultation with team of experts, this is the ultimate reference tool for students and others dealing with the subject. The clear and spacious layout, guide words at the top of each page plus the A-Z 'tab' index on each page ensure that the dictionary is user-friendly. Bright, colorful illustrations and photographs support language learning and make it fun. Full sentence definitions and example show the headword used in a context familiar to the user. Steel yourself for this list of civil engineering terms, and learn all about the design and construction of public infrastructure such as bridges and dams. You will review beams, joints, cables, and other structural elements, as well as hydraulics, resilience, tension, and much more.