Introduction to Civil Engineering Systems

This book presents an integrated systems approach to the evaluation, analysis, design, and maintenance of civil engineering systems. Addressing recent concerns about the world’s aging civil infrastructure and its environmental impact, the author makes the case for why any civil infrastructure should be seen as part of a larger whole. He walks readers through all phases of a civil project, from feasibility assessment to construction to operations, explaining how to evaluate tasks and challenges at each phase using a holistic approach. Unique coverage of ethics, legal issues, and management is also included.

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction
Chapter 1 Civil Engineering Systems and Their Evolution
Chapter 2 Fundamental Concepts in Systems Engineering
Chapter 3 Goals and Objectives of Civil Engineering Systems

Part II The Tasks at Each Phase of Systems Development
Chapter 4 Tasks within the Phases of Systems Development

Part III Tools Needed to Carry Out the Tasks
Chapter 5 Probability
Chapter 6 Statistics
Chapter 7 Modeling
Chapter 8 Simulation
Chapter 9 Optimization
Chapter 10 Cost Analysis
Chapter 11 Economic Analysis
Chapter 12 Multiple-Criteria Analysis
Chapter 13 Risk and Reliability
Chapter 14 System Dynamics
Chapter 15 Real Options Analysis
Chapter 16 Decision Analysis
Chapter 17 Network Analysis Tools
Chapter 18 Queuing Analysis

Part IV The Phases of Systems Development
Chapter 19 The Needs Assessment Phase
Chapter 20 Systems Planning
Chapter 21 System Design
Chapter 22 Systems Construction
Chapter 23 System Operations
Chapter 24 System Monitoring
Chapter 25 System Preservation (Maintenance and Rehabilitation)
Chapter 26 System End of Life

Part V Other Topics Related to Civil Systems Development
Chapter 27 Threats, Exposure, and System Resilience
Chapter 28 Sustainability
Chapter 29 Ethics and Legal Issues in Civil Systems Development
Chapter 30 Epilogue

Appendix 1: Common Probability Distributions
Appendix 2: Standard Normal Curve and Student t Distribution
Appendix 3: Approximate Unit Costs of Some Civil Engineering Systems
Appendix 4: Compound Interest Factors for 5% Interest Rate