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Prepared by the Hydropower Task Committee of the Energy Division of ASCE.

This report explores methodologies and techniques for applying rehabilitation engineering to aging hydroelectric infrastructure. It provides guidelines for life extension and upgrade ...

Sponsored by the Environmental Council of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of ASCE.

Climate Change Modeling, Mitigation, and Adaptation presents the most current thinking on the environmental mechanisms that contribute to global climate ...

Prepared by the Surface Water Hydrology Technical Committee of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of ASCE.

This report provides a broad overview of the interaction between climate and water resources engineering. Complex water resource systems ...

Prepared by the Committee on Adaptation to a Changing Climate of the American Society of Civil Engineers

Civil infrastructure systems traditionally have been designed for appropriate functionality, durability, and safety for climate and weather extremes ...

Originally published in 1991 by the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, the authors have updated and translated this text into English. The book describes the modern state of the problem of sediment transport under wave ...

Sponsored by the Technical Council on Cold Regions Engineering of ASCE and the Cold Regions Engineering Division of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.

Cold Regions Utilities Monograph introduces the basic ...

This user-friendly guide thoroughly examines teamwork in the engineering workplace, offering team members at all levels tips, techniques, and precautions for better management and optimum productivity. The second edition is thoroughly updated and includes ...

This book presents the developments in U.S. bridge building that occurred in the late 18th century and early 19th century. Encouraged by the growing need for bridges and a willingness to invest in such enterprises, American bridge builders became daring ...

Prepared by the Composite Construction Committee of the Metals Technical Administrative Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE

Composite Special Moment Frames: Wide Flange Beam to Concrete-Filled Steel Column Connections provides a state-...

Prepared by the Computational Fluid Dynamics Task Committee of the Water Supply, Treatment and Distribution Engineering Committee of the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Council of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of the American Society ...

Sponsored by the Task Committee on Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Applications of the Computational Fluid Dynamics Committee of the Water Supply, Treatment, and Distribution Engineering Committee of the ...

Sponsored by the LID Computational Methods Task Committee of the Urban Water Resources Research Council of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of ASCE

Computational Methods in Low Impact Development Stormwater Control Measures provides a ...

The previous edition of this book is out of print in all formats. A new edition is now available. See the new edition.

Prepared by the Task Committee on Development of Prestandards for Concentrate Management Case Studies of the Desalination and Water Reuse ...

Prepared by the Task Committee on the Development of Prestandards for Concentrate Management Case Studies of the Desalination and Water Reuse Technical Committee of the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Council of the Environmental and Water Resources ...

Sponsored by the Energy Division of ASCE

The design of turbine-generator foundations requires advanced technical expertise in structural engineering and soil dynamics, as well as close collaboration with manufacturers, mechanical and electrical engineers, ...

Prepared by the Constructability Committee of the Construction Research Council of the Construction Institute of ASCE.

Constructability is the integration of construction knowledge and experience in the ...

Note: The second edition of this book is out of print in all formats. A new edition is now available.

Prepare yourself for the pitfalls and opportunities that arise during the process of contract claims and change orders with this practical guide and its ...

Foreword by Islam H. El-adaway, Ph.D.

Construction Contract Claims, Changes, and Dispute Resolution is the go-to handbook for those involved in the prevention, preparation, management, and resolution of claims and change orders on construction projects. ...

As the construction industry more frequently uses alternative project delivery methods and performance specifications, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality programs–including those associated with quality management, quality assurance, ...

Construction Site Management and Labor Productivity Improvement: How to Improve the Bottom Line and Shorten the Project Schedule provides common-sense management practices that are easy to implement to avoid events leading to productivity and schedule ...