Introduction to sustainability for engineers

"Introduction to Sustainability for Engineers aims to incorporate sustainability into curricula for undergraduate engineering students. The book starts with an introduction to the concept of sustainability, outlining core principles for sustainable development to guide engineering practice and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Ramjeawon, Toolseeram (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2020]
Subjects
Environmental engineering.
Sustainable engineering.
Engineering design.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780429287855
0429287852
9781000026863
1000026868
9781000026726
1000026728
9781000026795
1000026795
9780367254452
036725445X
Physical Description1 online resource (xix, 371 pages)

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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Sustainable Development and the Role of Engineers
  • 2. Sustainable Engineering: Concepts, Principles, and Frameworks
  • 3. Tools for Sustainability Assessment
  • 4. Fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment
  • 5. Introduction to Environmental Economics
  • 6. Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Design
  • 7. Sustainable Buildings and Sustainable Infrastructure Rating Systems
  • 8. Policies and Instruments for Implementing Sustainable Development from a Life Cycle Perspective
  • 9. Business and Sustainability
  • 10. The Contribution of Engineers to Sustainability
  • Appendix A: State of the World Environment: Key Messages of GEO-6
  • Appendix B: International Energy Agency: World Energy Outlook 2018. Executive Summary
  • Appendix C: Energy and Climate Change
  • Appendix D: Key Environmental Impact Categories
  • Appendix E: Key Standards That Support Sustainable Development
  • Index.

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