Download or read book Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers written by Frederick S. Merritt and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1983 with total page 1688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revision of the classic reference covering all important principles and techniques needed by practicing civil engineers. The 5th Edition incorporates changes in design and construction practices, especially in design specifications for construction materials, buildings and bridges, safety and health concerns, and the most current codes changes including ACI, AISC, ASTM, NDS for wood structures, etc. The Handbook covers systems design, community and regional planning, the latest design methods for buildings, airports, highways, tunnels and bridges. It includes sections on construction equipment, construction management, materials, specifications, structural theory, geotechnical engineering, wood, concrete, steel design and construction.