Built Environment (AMJ41903): Electronic Books

Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides an in-depth introduction to the chemical processes influencing the atmosphere, fresh waters, salt waters and soils. Subsequent sections discuss the behavior of organic chemicals in the environment and environmental transfer between compartments such as air, soil and water. Also included, is a section on biogeochemical cycling, which is crucial in the understanding of the behavior of chemicals in the environment. Complete with worked examples, the book is aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate chemistry students studying environmental chemistry.

A comprehensive source of information about the impact of flooding in the built environment, this resource draws on insightful discussions from the scattered literature and combines them into a cross-disciplinary approach designed for engineers, urban planners, regulators, and insurers. It offers a concentrated introduction to all aspects of the flood experience, including evacuation, emergency response, drying, and building repair, as well as financial and insurance implications. Written by well-known, leading experts, it provides the perspectives of academics, practitioners, and those directly impacted by flooding.