Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1

Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment

1 Edición, Volumen 1 - 16 de diciembre de 2026
Última edición
Autores: Ali Akbar Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi
Idioma: Inglés

Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment addresses the complex challenges posed by toxic substances and harmful waste… Leer más

Descripción

Hazardous Materials in Civil Engineering, Volume 1: Fundamentals, Classifications and Risk Assessment addresses the complex challenges posed by toxic substances and harmful waste generated during construction projects, thus creating a cohesive framework for a better understanding of the multidisciplinary interrelationships among sustainable development, human health, and the environment. The book 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 is an indispensable reference resource for a variety of readers in both academia and industry.

Puntos claves

Provides an exhaustive exploration of hazardous materials encountered in civil engineering
Covers various types of hazardous materials, from well-known substances like asbestos to emerging chemical, biological, and technological hazards
Addresses conventional and emerging chemical, biological, and technological hazards
Features advanced health and environmental risk assessment tools and techniques

De interès para

Academics, researchers, and postgraduate students in civil, construction, and environmental engineering; materials science and engineering; chemical process engineering and safety

Índice

Chapter 1. Foundations of Hazardous Materials Management in Civil Infrastructure
Chapter 2. Identification and Classification of Hazardous Materials
Chapter 3. Health and Environmental Risks
Chapter 4. Technological and Chemical Hazards
Chapter 5. Biological Hazards in Construction
Chapter 6. Global Case Studies in Hazardous Materials Management

Detalles del producto

Edición: 1
Última edición
Volumen: 1
Publicado: 16 de diciembre de 2026
Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

Ali Akbar Firoozi

Dr. Ali Akbar Firoozi received a PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering from the National University of Malaysia in 2016. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Botswana, where he teaches soil mechanics, geomechanics, geotechnics, pavement and road design, and construction materials. He has also accrued experience in industry as project manager and designer. His research interests focus on the nexus between advanced nanotechnology and civil engineering, particularly on the use of nanomaterials for soil stabilization and other environmentally sustainable improvements.

Afiliaciones y experiencia

Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana

Ali Asghar Firoozi

Dr. Ali Asghar Firoozi received a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2016 and completed a Postdoc fellowship at the University of Shiraz, Iran, in 2020. His research focuses on nanotechnology for the stabilization of cementation materials for next-gen civil engineering projects, design of industrial structures, equipment foundations, and road and pavement design. He has developed expertise in x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and energy dispersive x-ray analysis. He’s also actively involved in developing geotechnical software, including a comprehensive suite of programs for various projects, from tunnels to concrete and asphalt testing.