Engineering Economy - Applying Theory to Practice

This text introduces the basic theory and application of engineering economy. Designed to emphasize the strengths of traditional factors and of spreadsheet coverage, this book is an ideal text for undergraduate and beginning graduate-level engineering economy courses. It is also suitable for self-study by practicing engineers and for reference during the practice of engineering. This book continues to solidify its reputation as one of the most innovative, authoritative, and reliable texts in engineering economics. It provides the tools and concepts, including cost estimating, sensitivity analysis, probability, and multiple objectives, that are necessary to successfully apply engineering economy in industry practice outside of the classroom. Content: Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents •Part I. Basic Concepts and Tools 1. Making Economic Decisions 2. The Time Value of Money 3. Equivalence - A Factor Approach 4. Spreadsheets and Economic Analysis •Part II. Analyzing a Project 5. Present Worth 6. Equivalent Annual Worth 7. Internal Rate of Return 8. Benefit/Cost Ratios and other Measures •Part III. Comparing Alternatives and Projects 9. Mutually Exclusive Alternatives 10. Replacement Analysis 11. Constrained Project Selection •Part IV. Enhancements for the Real World 12. Depreciation 13. Income Taxes 14. Public-Sector Engineering Economy 15. Inflation • Part V. Decision-Making Tools 16. Estimating Cash Flows 17. Sensitivity Analysis 18. Uncertainty and Probability 19. Multiple Objectives Appendices Index Contents of CD-ROM: Cases in Engineering Economy (2nd Edition) All objects and structures transfer their load either directly or indirectly to the earth. The capacity of the earth to support such loads depends on the strength and stability of the supporting soil or rock materials. Pile foundations are the part of a structure used to carry and transfer the load of the structure to the bearing ground located at some depth below ground surface. There are many texts on pile foundations. Generally, these books are complicated and difficult to understand. Easy to use and understand, this book covers virtually every subject concerning pile design, featuring techniques that do not appear in other books on the subject. The book contains design methods with real life examples on pin piles, bater piles, concrete piles, steel piles, timber piles, auger cast piles, underpinning design, seismic pile design, negative skin friction and design of Bitumen coated piles for negative skin friction and many other subjects. The book is packed with design examples, case studies and after construction scenarios are presented for the reader's benefits. This book enables the reader to come away with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the issues related to the design, installation and construction of piles.


* Handy guide for engineers perparing for professional engineer (PE) exam.
* Numerous design examples for sandy soils, clay soils, and seismic loadings
* Methodologies and case studies for different pile types All objects and structures transfer their load either directly or indirectly to the earth. The capacity of the earth to support such loads depends on the strength and stability of the supporting soil or rock materials. Pile foundations are the part of a structure used to carry and transfer the load of the structure to the bearing ground located at some depth below ground surface. There are many texts on pile foundations. Generally, these books are complicated and difficult to understand. Easy to use and understand, this book covers virtually every subject concerning pile design, featuring techniques that do not appear in other books on the subject. The book contains design methods with real life examples on pin piles, bater piles, concrete piles, steel piles, timber piles, auger cast piles, underpinning design, seismic pile design, negative skin friction and design of Bitumen coated piles for negative skin friction and many other subjects. The book is packed with design examples, case studies and after construction scenarios are presented for the reader's benefits. This book enables the reader to come away with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the issues related to the design, installation and construction of piles. * Handy guide for engineers perparing the professional engineer (PE) exam. * Nomrous design examples for sandy soils, clayey soils, seismic loadings * Methodologies and case studies for different pile types "All objects and structures transfer their load either directly or indirectly to the earth. The capacity of the earth to support such loads depends on the strength and stability of the supporting soil or rock materials. Pile foundations are the part of a structure used to carry and transfer the load of the structure to the bearing ground located at some depth below ground surface. There are many texts on pile foundations. Generally, these books are complicated and difficult to understand. Easy to use and understand, this book covers virtually every subject concerning pile design, featuring techniques that do not appear in other books on the subject. The book contains design methods with real life examples on pin piles, bater piles, concrete piles, steel piles, timber piles, auger cast piles, underpinning design, seismic pile design, negative skin friction and design of Bitumen coated piles for negative skin friction and many other subjects. The book is packed with design examples, case studies and after construction scenarios are presented for the reader's benefits. This book enables the reader to come away with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the issues related to the design, installation and construction of piles."--Publisher's website Now in its third edition, Ted G. Eschenbach's Engineering Applying Theory to Practice continues to solidify its reputation as one of the most innovative, authoritative, and reliable texts in Engineering Economics. It provides the tools and concepts--including cost estimating, sensitivity analysis, probability, and multiple objectives--that are necessary to successfully apply engineering economy in industry practice outside of the classroom.Designed to emphasize the strengths of traditional factors and of spreadsheet coverage, Engineering Applying Theory to Practice, Third Edition, is an ideal text for undergraduate and beginning graduate-level Engineering Economy courses. "Easy to use and understand, Pile Design and Construction Rules of Thumb is the most comprehensive book to date. Packed with design methods, calculations, and real life examples, the author provides design and construction methods for all types of piles and soils along with step-by-step worked out calculations for pile design and construction in both SI and US units. Case studies and construction scenarios are based on actual field experiences and are used to introduce the reader to design and construction techniques that are not feature in other books."--Jacket A complete reference covering virtually every aspect of the subject of pile design