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1. Elsewhere in ICE Proceedings.

Author

Fullalove, S. K.

Subjects
*CIVIL engineers, *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering, *SUSTAINABLE engineering, *SUSTAINABLE development, *ENGINEERS
Abstract

A list of the summary of papers published in the "Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Proceedings" in 2006 is presented. It includes "Virtual service: a new way to volunteer," "Management of rural water services in sub-Saharan Africa," and "Stress-lamination: utilising low-grade timber in construction."

Published
2007
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2. Editorial.

Author

Mayfield, Martin

Subjects
*SUSTAINABLE engineering, *INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics), *ENGINEERS, *URBANIZATION, *HYDRAULIC fracturing, *EFFECT of earthquakes on buildings, *WATER pollution, *WATER supply
Abstract

The author discusses the challenges in engineering sustainability which include the increasing infrastructure loading due to urbanisation and population growth, growing societal complexity and reducing society's reserve capacity for infrastructure investment. He highlights the need for engineers to have a broad understanding of engineering sustainability. The author also notes debates in fracking, risk of earthquakes in buildings and contamination of water supply.

Published
2014
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