Technical English plays a crucial role in the field of Civil Engineering. This book has been carefully designed to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of technical terms commonly used in Planning, Architecture, Construction, Transportation, Hydraulics, Water Resources and Artificial Intelligence.
It comprises a total of 33 lessons. The 31 units with content referenced from specialized technical books, lectures and articles are structured into three parts including Vocabulary, Comprehension check and Exercise or Further study.
The vocabulary section focuses on essential words and concepts related to civil engineering. The comprehension check is designed with various questions to help readers improve their understading and communication skills. The exercise and further study promote critical thinking, problem-solving and practical application.
In addition, the last 2 units are long professional articles that provide readers to get acquainted with longer-form material.
We believe that Technical English for Civil Engineering will be an effective tool to enhance your understanding and make a significant contribution to the advancement of civil engineering professionals worldwide. Despite the great efforts of the authors, shortcomings are unavoidable. We welcome all constructive comments and suggestions from readers to improve future editions. Finally, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the websites that provided us with materials, the co-authors who contributed to serveral sections of the content and the readers who have chosen this book as a reference.