序 出版说明 Chapter 1 Civil Engineering and Materials 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Civil Engineering 1.3 Construction Materials-Bricks 1.4 Stones 1.5 Cement 1.6 Cement Concrete 1.7 Steel Sections 1.8 Wood 1.9 Plastics 1.10 Properties of Building Materials Short Questions Exercises Chapter 2 Foundation 2.1 Selection of Site 2.2 Substructure 2.3 Objectives of a Foundation 2.4 Site Inspecion 2.5 Soils 2.6 Loads on Fundations 2.7 Essential Requirements of a Good Foundation 2.8 Types of Foundation 2.9 Failure of Foundations and Remedial Measures 2.10 Foundations for Machinery 2.11 Foundation for Special Structures Short Questions Exercises Chapter 3 Superstructure …… Chapter 4 Simple Stresses and Strains Chapter 5 Geometric Properties of Sections Chapter 6 Dams Chapter 7 Bridges Chapter 8 Surveying Chapter 9 Roads Chapter 10 Environmental Engineering Chapter 11 Railways Chapter 12 Airports Chapter 13 Docks and Harbours Chapter 14 Tall Structures Index