Since its emergence, civil engineering has been rapidly expanding. Civil engineering is the oldest discipline of engineering. It studies the construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, canals and dams. The sub-disciplines of civil engineering are materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, earthquake engineering, coastal engineering, structural engineering, water resources engineering, etc. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of civil engineering.