GCEC 2017
GCEC 2017

Author: Biswajeet Pradhan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-05-12

Total Pages: 1503

ISBN-13: 981108016X

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This book gathers the proceedings of the 1st Global Civil Engineering Conference, GCEC 2017, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 25–28, 2017. It highlights how state-of-the-art techniques and tools in various disciplines of Civil Engineering are being applied to solve real-world problems. The book presents interdisciplinary research, experimental and/or theoretical studies yielding new insights that will advance civil engineering methods. The scope of the book spans the following areas: Structural, Water Resources, Geotechnical, Construction, Transportation Engineering and Geospatial Engineering applications.

Global Warming of 1.5°C
Global Warming of 1.5°C

Author: IPCC

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-06-09

Total Pages: 1853

ISBN-13: 1009177923

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for assessing the science related to climate change. It provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation. This IPCC Special Report is a comprehensive assessment of our understanding of global warming of 1.5°C, future climate change, potential impacts and associated risks, emission pathways, and system transitions consistent with 1.5°C global warming, and strengthening the global response to climate change in the context of sustainable development and efforts to eradicate poverty. It serves policymakers, decision makers, stakeholders and all interested parties with unbiased, up-to-date, policy-relevant information. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Fossil Free Fuels
Fossil Free Fuels

Author: Maniruzzaman Bin A. Aziz

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-10-24

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1000711595

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Many approaches have been undertaken to mitigate global climate change, including the movement away from fossil fuels. Fossil Free Fuels: Trends in Renewable Energy examines several key topics, such as the utilization of biofuels as a sustainable renewable resource, recycling and untapped waste-to-energy products, and other carbon-neutral strategies in various industries, such as the transportation, construction, and manufacturing sectors. It provides recent updates on the latest technologies, modeling, design, and technical aspects, as well as several practical case studies. The current world energy scenario is examined and various solutions to larger environmental problems are outlined in terms of the shift to more alternative energy sources. Features: Minimizes technical jargon in a straightforward style for a wider audience Discusses sustainable options for different industries, such as the use of green materials in the construction sector, biofuels for transportation, and many more Includes numerous illustrations, tables, and figures to aid in understanding This book serves as a practical reference for engineers, researchers, environmental consultants working in renewable energy industries, and students.

Climate Change and Water Security
Climate Change and Water Security

Author: Sreevalsa Kolathayar

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-11-18

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 9811655014

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This book presents the select proceedings of the Virtual Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (VCDRR 2021). It emphasizes on the role of civil engineering for a disaster resilient society. It presents latest research on climate change and water security focusing on disaster risk reduction. Various topics covered in this book are climate change, stormwater management, flood risk analysis, drought management, water treatment, etc. This book is a comprehensive volume on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and its management for a sustainable built environment. This book is useful for the students, researchers, policy makers and professionals working in the area of civil engineering, climate change and disaster management.

Biomass, Biorefineries and Bioeconomy
Biomass, Biorefineries and Bioeconomy

Author: Mohamed Samer

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2022-09-28

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1803557206

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This book comprehensively reviews biomass and bioeconomy, biomass production and treatment, biomass utilization, biomass biorefineries, and bioenergy generation from biomass. It discusses topics focusing on the concept of circular and sustainable bioeconomy, economic assessment of biomass utilization, biomass valorization, biomass pretreatment, bioprocessing of biomass using integrated bioindustrial systems, and production of value-added biochemicals and bioenergy from biomass.

Sustainable Construction and Building Materials
Sustainable Construction and Building Materials

Author: Bibhuti Bhusan Das

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-12-30

Total Pages: 883

ISBN-13: 9811333173

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This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (ICSCBM 2018), and examines a range of durable, energy-efficient, and next-generation construction and building materials produced from industrial wastes and byproducts. The topics covered include alternative, eco-friendly construction and building materials, next-generation concretes, energy efficiency in construction, and sustainability in construction project management. The book also discusses various properties and performance attributes of modern-age concretes including their durability, workability, and carbon footprint. As such, it offers a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in sustainable construction and allied fields.

Proceedings of ICEPP 2021
Proceedings of ICEPP 2021

Author: Yury Vankov

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-08-24

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 3030860477

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This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of environmental and construction engineering, as presented by international researchers and engineers at the 2nd International Conference on Efficient Production and Processing, held on February 25-26, 2021. It covers highly diverse topics, including use of secondary raw materials in construction technologies; urban waste management logistics; use of recycled materials in road construction; safety and security in waste handling; food science and agriculture; waste and water treatment; and environmental economics. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.

Ground Improvement and Reinforced Soil Structures
Ground Improvement and Reinforced Soil Structures

Author: C. N. V. Satyanarayana Reddy

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-07-27

Total Pages: 788

ISBN-13: 9811618313

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This volume comprises the select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2020. The contents focus on recent developments in geotechnical engineering for sustainable tomorrow. The volume covers the topics related advances in ground improvement of weak foundation soils for various civil engineering projects and design/construction of reinforced soil structures with different fill materials using synthetic and natural reinforcements in different forms.