Introduction to Civil Engineering Systems

A Systems Perspective to the Development of Civil Engineering Facilities
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-0-470-53063-4
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 1056 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1656 g

This book presents an integrated systems approach to the evaluation, analysis, design, and maintenance of civil engineering systems. Addressing recent concerns about the world's aging civil infrastructure and its environmental impact, the author makes the case for why any civil infrastructure should be seen as part of a larger whole. He walks readers through all phases of a civil project, from feasibility assessment to construction to operations, explaining how to evaluate tasks and challenges at each phase using a holistic approach. Unique coverage of ethics, legal issues, and management is also included.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Labi, Samuel

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword xvii

Preface xix

Author Biography xxiii

I Introduction 1

1 Civil Engineering Systems and Their Evolution 3

2 Fundamental Concepts in Systems Engineering 50

3 Goals and Objectives of Civil Engineering Systems 74

II The Tasks at Each Phase of Systems Development 99

4 Tasks within the Phases of Systems Development 101

III Tools Needed to Carry Out the Tasks 125

5 Probability 127

6 Statistics 165

7 Modeling 201

8 Simulation 240

9 Optimization 267

10 Cost Analysis 321

11 Economic Analysis 368

12 Multiple-Criteria Analysis 407

13 Risk and Reliability 450

14 System Dynamics 491

15 Real Options Analysis 507

16 Decision Analysis 529

17 Network Analysis Tools 550

18 Queuing Analysis 595

IV The Phases of Systems Development 615

19 The Needs Assessment Phase 617

20 Systems Planning 651

21 System Design 679

22 Systems Construction 712

23 System Operations 757

24 System Monitoring 784

25 System Preservation (Maintenance and Rehabilitation) 815

26 System End of Life 858

V Other Topics Related to Civil Systems Development 889

27 Threats, Exposure, and System Resilience 891

28 Sustainability 929

29 Ethics and Legal Issues in Civil Systems Development 973

30 Epilogue 1004

Index 1019

Über Autor(innen)

DR. SAMUEL LABI, Associate Professor in Purdue University's School of Civil Engineering, has combined work experience in consulting and academia that span several decades. His influential research has received widespread recognition and accolades, including the Mather Award for best paper in concrete materials and the K.B. Woods Award for best paper in design and construction.