New edition of, variously, The Penguire Dictionary ..., The VNR Dict ..., and, under the Halsted imprint, this exact title in its third edition, 1980. A classic under any name. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Defines terms from all aspects of civil engineering, including structural design, soil mechanics, sewage disposal, hydraulics, land survey, statistics, mining, electrical, and mechanical engineering. The fourth edition includes material on quantity surveying and contract terms. The new entries reflect increasing environmental awareness, the expanding role of computers, and interest in the advanced techniques used in constructing the Channel Tunnel and the Alaska Pipeline. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This new update identifies sources to turn to for quick answers to typical questions that come to the reference desk.

Specifically, Bangladesh is offered as a case study of minimum standards of building construction, while Australia is highlighted for having some of the most stringent regulations in the world.

Profiles individual technicians and technologists working in over one hundred positions while providing an overview of job definition, alternative job titles, salary range, educational requirements, certification or licensing, and outlook.