Key topics in environmental engineering are discussed in sufficient detail as to provide a concise and useful overview for the graduate or professional student. Subjects approached herein include water and wastewater treatment systems, hazardous materials, and alternative energy. The intent of this volume is to provide a repository of general information for consultation and reference of the user.

The revised 3rd edition of this handbook offers a practical systematic overview of the many uses of earth and techniques for processing it. Its properties and physical characteristics are described in informed and knowledgeable detail. The author's presentation reflects the rich and varied experiences gained over thirty years of building earth structures all over the world. Numerous photographs of construction sites and drawings show the concrete...