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Labi, Samuel, 1962-

Introduction to civil engineering systems : a systems perspective to the development of civil engineering facilities / Samuel Labi. - xxiii, 1032 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

I. Introduction -- II. The tasks at each phase of systems development -- III. Tools needed to carry out the tasks -- IV. The phases of systems development -- V. Other topics related to civil systems development.

"Presents an overview of the systems approach to Civil Engineering and makes a case for why it's necessary to consider any civil infrastructure as part of a larger whole. Includes unique coverage of ethics, legal issues and management. Outlines the complete sequence in developing a civil system. Presents the phases of civil systems development, the tasks and challenges faced by the systems engineer at each phase, and the tools needed to carry out these tasks"--

ISBN: 9780470530634 0470530634

LCCN: 2013038048

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015986108 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Civil engineering.
Systems engineering.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING--Civil--General.
Civil engineering.
Systems engineering.

LC Class. No.: TA145 / .L38 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 624