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and considerable influence on those involved in virtually all aspects of composite structures technology, i.e. where will present and foreseeable advances in materials technology lead us in the next decade and beyond. In a space of 183 pages, a wide spectrum of uses and possible uses of advanced materials are considered and critically assessed. Although the title of this book contains the word 'promise' there is much within its covers which underlines heavily the fact that there is presently no uniform international strategy for advanced materials which could be reasonably described as either an 'assurance or an undertaking'. Thus. although advanced materials will play an increasingly dominant role in many engineering applications, there is little room for either complacency or ignorance. This theme is strongly reflected throughout, not from a 'doom and gloom' point of view, but rather with a realistic visionary approach to the future. In summary, the book is extremely interesting, most readable, modestly priced and a refreshing contribution to knowledge. Those involved in either research and development of new materials or alternatively in the corridors of power could do well to sit by the fireside and digest its contents. I. H. Marshall
Civil Engineering Practice. Edited by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, Ph.D., Paul N. Cheremisinoff, P.E. and S. L. Cheng, Ph.D.~ 1987/t988. Technomic Publishing AG, Basel, Switzerland.
This new five-volume encyclopedia presents the entire scope of today's civil engineering theory and practice--a definitive reference for all engineering personnel. Volume 1: Structures is now available, Coverage of each major topic is detailed and up-to-date, and each chapter gives the reader a good working knowledge of both basics and recent developments. Accompanying the text are hundreds of data tables, graphs. diagrams, and other schematics. There are also complete presentations of the equations needed for any project, as well as sample problems. Extensive references provide a detailed guide to the literature on each topic. Volume 1: Structures, just published, presents the efforts of 37 contributing international specialists. It is divided into six sections: Reinforced concrete structures; Structural analysis; Stability: Pavement design; Wood structures; and Composites. The other four volumes of this comprehensive series will be published at intervals throughout the rest of 1987 and early 1988. They are: Volume 2: Hydraulics~Mechanics; Volume 3: Geotechnical/Ocean Engineering;
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Volume 4: Surveying/Construction~Transportation~Energy~Economics & Government/Computers; and Volume 5: Water Resources/Environmental. Each big hardcover book is sturdily bound for years of desktop use.
Book reviews
and considerable influence on those involved in virtually all aspects of composite structures technology, i.e. where will present and foreseeable advances in materials technology lead us in the next decade and beyond. In a space of 183 pages, a wide spectrum of uses and possible uses of advanced materials are considered and critically assessed. Although the title of this book contains the word 'promise' there is much within its covers which underlines heavily the fact that there is presently no uniform international strategy for advanced materials which could be reasonably described as either an 'assurance or an undertaking'. Thus. although advanced materials will play an increasingly dominant role in many engineering applications, there is little room for either complacency or ignorance. This theme is strongly reflected throughout, not from a 'doom and gloom' point of view, but rather with a realistic visionary approach to the future. In summary, the book is extremely interesting, most readable, modestly priced and a refreshing contribution to knowledge. Those involved in either research and development of new materials or alternatively in the corridors of power could do well to sit by the fireside and digest its contents. I. H. Marshall
Civil Engineering Practice. Edited by Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff, Ph.D., Paul N. Cheremisinoff, P.E. and S. L. Cheng, Ph.D.~ 1987/t988. Technomic Publishing AG, Basel, Switzerland.
This new five-volume encyclopedia presents the entire scope of today's civil engineering theory and practice--a definitive reference for all engineering personnel. Volume 1: Structures is now available, Coverage of each major topic is detailed and up-to-date, and each chapter gives the reader a good working knowledge of both basics and recent developments. Accompanying the text are hundreds of data tables, graphs. diagrams, and other schematics. There are also complete presentations of the equations needed for any project, as well as sample problems. Extensive references provide a detailed guide to the literature on each topic. Volume 1: Structures, just published, presents the efforts of 37 contributing international specialists. It is divided into six sections: Reinforced concrete structures; Structural analysis; Stability: Pavement design; Wood structures; and Composites. The other four volumes of this comprehensive series will be published at intervals throughout the rest of 1987 and early 1988. They are: Volume 2: Hydraulics~Mechanics; Volume 3: Geotechnical/Ocean Engineering;
Book reviews
87
Volume 4: Surveying/Construction~Transportation~Energy~Economics & Government/Computers; and Volume 5: Water Resources/Environmental. Each big hardcover book is sturdily bound for years of desktop use.