Basic Civil Engineering

Ing. Alamirew M. Tola

ISBN 10: 177956306X ISBN 13: 9781779563064

Publisher: Toronto Academic Press, 2025

Synopsis

The aim of Basic Civil Engineering is to provide an overview of the fundamental principles and practices in civil engineering. The book covers topics such as surveying, materials science, structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, and transportation engineering. By presenting both theoretical concepts and practical applications, it equips students with the foundational knowledge necessary for pursuing advanced studies and careers in civil engineering.

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About the Author

Dr.-Ing. Alamirew M. Tola is a distinguished civil engineer with a Ph.D. in Highway and Transportation Engineering from the prestigious University of Rostock, Germany. He is an assistant professor at the Kombolcha Institute of Technology, Wollo University, Ethiopia, where he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his students and colleagues. Dr.-Ing. Tola's expertise spans a wide array of areas within civil engineering, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), traffic safety, advanced highway design, smart transportation, traffic management and optimization, urban transportation, and machine learning in civil engineering. His dedication to the field is evident through his innovative teaching methods and his commitment to groundbreaking research. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of his field, Dr. Tola continuously seeks to integrate new technologies and methodologies into his work, aiming to improve the sustainability and functionality of civil engineering projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Toronto Academic Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 177956306X
• ISBN 13: 9781779563064
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 277