Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1

Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment Volume 1
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-41734-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment addresses the complex challenges posed by toxic substances and harmful waste generated during construction projects, thus creating a cohesive framework for a better understanding of the multidisciplinary interrelationships among sustainable development, human health, and the environment. The book thoroughly reviews methodologies for identifying and classifying hazardous materials; systematic processes for their handling, storage, transportation, and disposal; innovative risk detection and monitoring techniques; remediation and emergency preparedness measures; and standards and best practices from different regions across the world.

By combining scientific research with practical applications and emphasizing critical, coordinated approaches to unify safety, reliability, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance, the book is an indispensable reference resource for a variety of readers in both academia and industry.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Firoozi, Ali Akbar

Firoozi, Ali Asghar

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Arbeitsrecht Betriebsverfassung, Personalvertretung, Mitbestimmungsrecht
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Abfallwirtschaft, Abfallentsorgung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Bauingenieurwesen
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Abfallbeseitigung, Abfallentsorgung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Foundations of Hazardous Materials Management in Civil Infrastructure
Chapter 2. Identification and Classification of Hazardous Materials
Chapter 3. Health and Environmental Risks
Chapter 4. Technological and Chemical Hazards
Chapter 5. Biological Hazards in Construction
Chapter 6. Global Case Studies in Hazardous Materials Management

Über Autor(innen)

Firoozi, Ali Asghar
Dr. Ali Asghar Firoozi received a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2016 and completed a Postdoc fellowship at the University of Shiraz, Iran, in 2020. His research focuses on nanotechnology for the stabilization of cementation materials for next-gen civil engineering projects, design of industrial structures, equipment foundations, and road and pavement design. He has developed expertise in x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and energy dispersive x-ray analysis. He’s also actively involved in developing geotechnical software, including a comprehensive suite of programs for various projects, from tunnels to concrete and asphalt testing.

Firoozi, Ali Akbar
Dr. Ali Akbar Firoozi received a PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering from the National University of Malaysia in 2016. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Botswana, where he teaches soil mechanics, geomechanics, geotechnics, pavement and road design, and construction materials. He has also accrued experience in industry as project manager and designer. His research interests focus on the nexus between advanced nanotechnology and civil engineering, particularly on the use of nanomaterials for soil stabilization and other environmentally sustainable improvements.