This list is a diverse selection of eBooks spanning various fields within civil engineering. It’s categorized for easier browsing and includes a mix of fundamental textbooks, specialized guides, and practical applications.
Books for Civil Engineering Students & Professionals
Note: This list is not exhaustive and the availability of some ebooks might change over time. Availability can be checked on platforms like Amazon Kindle, Google Books, or specialized engineering eBook libraries.
Fundamentals:
1. Mechanics of Materials:
- Mechanics of Materials (Hibbeler)
- Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics (Hibbeler)
- Strength of Materials (Beer, Johnston, & Dewolf)
- Introduction to Solid Mechanics (Boresi & Schmidt)
2. Fluid Mechanics:
- Fluid Mechanics (Munson, Young, & Okiishi)
- Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (Fox & McDonald)
- Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers (Cussler)
- Fluid Mechanics (White)
3. Structural Analysis:
- Structural Analysis (Hibbeler)
- Mechanics of Materials (Beer, Johnston, & Dewolf)
- Structural Analysis (McCormac & Nelson)
- Introduction to Structural Analysis (Castigliano)
4. Soil Mechanics and Foundations:
- Soil Mechanics (Terzaghi & Peck)
- Geotechnical Engineering (Das)
- Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (Bowles)
- Foundation Engineering (Das)
5. Concrete Design:
- Design of Concrete Structures (Nilson & Darwin)
- Reinforced Concrete Design (McCormac & Nelson)
- Concrete Structures (Ghali & Neville)
- ACI Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318)
6. Steel Design:
- Steel Structures (Segui)
- Steel Design (Salmon & Johnson)
- AISC Steel Construction Manual
- Design of Steel Structures (Gere & Goodno)
7. Surveying:
- Surveying (Ghilani & Wolf)
- Principles of Surveying (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- Surveying: Theory and Practice (Merritt & Miller)
- Introduction to Surveying (Davis, Foote, & Anderson)
8. Construction Engineering and Management:
- Construction Planning, Scheduling, and Control (Hillebrand)
- Construction Management (Walker)
- Construction Engineering and Management (Peurifoy & Schexnayder)
- Construction Management for Engineers (Harris)
9. Transportation Engineering:
- Transportation Engineering (Van Zandt)
- Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis (McShane & Roess)
- Traffic Engineering (Garber & Hoel)
- Transportation Planning (Meyer & Miller)
10. Environmental Engineering:
- Environmental Engineering (Davis & Masten)
- Water and Wastewater Treatment (Peavy, Rowe, & Tchobanoglous)
- Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse (Metcalf & Eddy)
- Environmental Engineering: A Global Perspective (Hettiarachchi)
Specialized Topics:
1. Geotechnical Engineering:
- Soil Mechanics and Foundations (Terzaghi & Peck)
- Geotechnical Engineering (Das)
- Ground Improvement Techniques (Indraratna & Rowe)
- Slope Stability (Duncan)
2. Structural Engineering:
- Seismic Design of Buildings (Chopra)
- Finite Element Analysis (Cook, Malkus, & Plesha)
- Steel Structures (Segui)
- Concrete Structures (Ghali & Neville)
3. Water Resources Engineering:
- Hydrology (Chow, Maidment, & Mays)
- Water Resources Engineering (Linsley, Franzini, & Freyberg)
- Water Resources Management (Loucks, Stedinger, & Haith)
- Irrigation Engineering (Hillel)
4. Transportation Engineering:
- Traffic Flow Theory (May)
- Highway Capacity Manual (TRB)
- Transportation Planning (Meyer & Miller)
- Pavement Design (Huang)
5. Construction Management:
- Construction Project Management (Cleland & Gareis)
- Construction Safety Management (National Safety Council)
- Construction Cost Estimating (Blatt)
- Construction Scheduling (Hillebrand)
6. Environmental Engineering:
- Water Treatment Engineering (L.K. Wang)
- Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse (Metcalf & Eddy)
- Air Pollution Control Engineering (Cooper & Alley)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (Canter)
7. Bridge Engineering:
- Bridge Engineering (Fink)
- Bridge Engineering Handbook (W.F. Chen)
- Design of Steel Bridges (AASHTO)
- Bridge Aesthetics (Cedergren)
8. Tunneling and Underground Construction:
- Tunneling (Piteau & Grimstad)
- Underground Construction (O’Rourke & Schmidt)
- Tunneling and Underground Space (Hudson)
- Tunnelling in Soft Ground (Atkinson)
9. Coastal Engineering:
- Coastal Engineering (Dean & Dalrymple)
- Coastal Processes and Engineering (Komar)
- Coastal Sediment Transport (Kraus & Hallermeier)
- Shoreline Management (Schwartz)
10. Geospatial Engineering:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Burrough & McDonnell)
- Remote Sensing (Jensen)
- Geographic Information Systems for Engineers (Longley, Goodchild, Maguire, & Rhind)
- Spatial Analysis (Bailey & Gatrell)
Practical Applications:
1. Design Software Guides:
- Autodesk AutoCAD: User Guide
- Autodesk Revit: User Guide
- Bentley MicroStation: User Guide
- Civil 3D: User Guide
- STAAD Pro: User Guide
- SAP2000: User Guide
- Plaxis: User Guide
- GeoStudio: User Guide
2. Engineering Calculations:
- Civil Engineering Calculations (Hickerson)
- Structural Analysis and Design (Chapra & Canale)
- Engineering Problem Solving: A Practical Guide (Humphrey & Heitmann)
- Civil Engineering Formulas and Tables (Brown)
3. Construction Management & Planning:
- Project Management for Construction (Cleland & Gareis)
- Construction Planning, Scheduling, and Control (Hillebrand)
- Construction Management (Walker)
- CPM (Critical Path Method) for Construction Managers (Walker)
4. Sustainable Engineering:
- Green Building Design and Construction (P.S. Chen)
- Sustainable Construction: Materials, Processes, and Practices (P.S. Chen)
- Sustainable Engineering (Allen & Shonnard)
- Sustainable Design and Construction (A.S. Daly)
5. Advanced Topics:
- Reinforced Concrete (Nilson & Darwin)
- Steel Structures (Segui)
- Finite Element Analysis (Cook, Malkus, & Plesha)
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (Kramer)
Bonus:
- Professional Journals: ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) journals, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Journal of Structural Engineering, Journal of Transportation Engineering, Journal of Environmental Engineering
- Engineering Websites: ASCE website, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) website, NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) website
Note: This list is a starting point. As your knowledge and interests evolve, explore specific topics and authors that align with your career goals.
Remember, reading is a continuous process. Reading multiple sources on a single topic can provide deeper understanding and multiple perspectives. Don’t hesitate to delve into research articles and industry reports to stay abreast of the latest advancements in civil engineering.
