Safety and Sustainability of Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering (Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering)

Firoozi, Ali Akbar/ Firoozi, Ali Asghar

Woodhead Publishing（2026/11発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 300 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780443417344

Full Description

Safety and Sustainability of Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering addresses the complex challenges posed by toxic substances and harmful waste generated during construction projects and creates a cohesive framework for a better understanding of the multidisciplinary interrelationships among sustainable development, human health, and the environment.

The volume thoroughly reviews methodologies for identifying and classifying hazardous materials; systematic processes for their handling, storage, transportation, and disposal; innovative risk detection and monitoring techniques; remediation and emergency preparedness measures; and standards and best practices from different regions across the world.

By combining scientific research with practical applications and emphasizing critical, coordinated approaches to unify safety, reliability, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance, the book proves to be an indispensable reference resource for a variety of readers in both academia and industry.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Identification and Classification of Hazardous Materials
3. Health and Environmental Risks 
4. Technological and Chemical Hazards
5. Biological Hazards in Construction 
6. Innovative Detection and Monitoring Techniques 
7. Engineering Controls and Protective Systems 
8. Remediation Techniques 
9. Case Studies: Successful Management of Hazardous Materials 
10. Future Trends and Innovations
11. Conclusions