Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

This book examines the behavior of composite and nanocomposite materials under cyclic loading, a key issue in fields like aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering. It highlights the limitations of traditional fatigue life criteria and addresses challenges such as fatigue damage, structural instability, and high-temperature cyclic creep. The text introduces new phenomenological models that reflect the dynamic nature of fatigue compared to the quasi-static process of creep. These models offer improved methods for predicting damage and lifespan in time-dependent materials. Emphasizing the impact of high-frequency loading and the need for advanced analysis, the book is supported by practical design examples and is intended for engineers, researchers, code developers, and educators.

This updated edition of "Fluid Mechanics with Civil Engineering Applications" offers a clear, practical introduction to fluid mechanics and hydraulics, designed for undergraduate students and useful to practicing engineers. Written by experienced educators, it emphasizes fundamental concepts through problem-solving without relying on complex mathematics. The eleventh edition streamlines content, focuses on core civil engineering applications, and adds new sample problems, exercises, and digital resources. Advanced topics less relevant to civil engineering have been removed, and updated material aligns with current industry standards.