Sustainable Engineering: Principles and Practice

This text provides an introduction to how engineering practice can contribute to sustainable development,with a focus on assessment and design approaches. It is supported by mathematical representation, real-world examples, and self-study exercises and is suitable for students from a range of backgrounds.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 490 pages
\n Publication date: 13 June 2019
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Drawing on a wealth of multidisciplinary expertise from engineering, economics, business, science, and human behavior, this comprehensive text offers an unparalleled introduction to the role of engineering in fostering sustainable development. It delves into diverse methodologies for evaluating the sustainability of engineering and other human activities, presenting potential solutions to address critical challenges. With a strong emphasis on the application of engineering skills, the book presents a range of concepts and approaches, supported by mathematical representations, solved problems, real-world examples, and self-study exercises. The topics covered span from foundational insights into sustainability to advanced approaches for assessment and design. Prerequisites for each chapter are carefully outlined, ensuring the text's adaptability to students from various backgrounds. Additionally, the book is accompanied by online resources such as software tutorials, project statements, lecture slides, and a solutions manual, making it an invaluable resource for courses in sustainable engineering and a valuable reference for industry practitioners alike.

\n Weight: 1212g\n
Dimension: 247 x 194 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781108420457\n \n