Construction Engineering

A comprehensive guide to advanced indentation techniques for evaluating the strength and toughness of brittle materials like ceramics, glasses, and semiconductors. It focuses on practical applications, showing how controlled flaw measurements improve material design, manufacturing, and reliability. The book covers key fracture mechanics concepts, indentation-strength variations, and behavior in toughened materials. Case studies explore real-world issues such as edge chipping, scratching, and wafer damage. Aimed at engineers, scientists, and students, it demonstrates how indentation methods enable better characterization and broader use of brittle materials in structural and load-bearing applications.

This book explores innovative approaches in civil engineering through mathematical modeling and experimental studies. It examines how microscale phenomena—such as fiber thickness in reinforced concrete—affect macroscale behavior. Topics include AI for monitoring construction personnel, finite element analysis of beam-to-column connections, and functionally graded micropolar beams. The book also investigates microstructure design to improve material toughness and durability, with a focus on sustainable practices using metallurgical waste. It provides valuable insights into advanced material design and monitoring strategies for civil engineering applications.

This updated dictionary covers key terms in construction and civil engineering, including sustainability, new technologies, disaster management, and legal aspects. With over 600 new entries and detailed illustrations, it provides clear, reliable definitions and guidance for students, professionals, and anyone seeking authoritative reference in the field.

Compiles selected papers from ACMM 2022, covering advanced research in construction materials and project management. Topics include innovative materials, concrete technologies, BIM, AR/VR, AI/ML applications, and modern construction techniques. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in construction and materials management.