CIVIL ENGINEERING LINKS
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CIVIL ENGINEERING: PORTALS Ultimate Civil Engineering Directory - by TenLinks.
Over 800 civil engineering-related sites, organized into TopTen lists and
directories iCivilEngineer.com - more than 3,000 hand-picked
Websites with information about civil engineering and technology, plus news,
articles and more Engineering News-Record - includes an online
magazine, industry news, a job center, a ranking of top engineering firms and
links Geotechnical, Rock & Water (GROW) Digital Library -
directory of resources about civil engineering by University of Arizona Transport Web - UK-based resource with a big
collection of links for transportation and civil engineers, plus directories
of software and publications, a classifieds and information on upcoming
events Naffa International's World of Building Codes -
portal for architects, engineers, contractors and others offering software,
resources and a forum on building codes, plus many links to related topics.
From Naffa International, a consulting firm of engineers, certified
professionals and software developers who specialize in providing support
services to building, engineering and fire departments. RedVector.com - a portal offering over 600 online
continuing education courses, home study courses and registration for
national seminars for engineers, architects, contractors, builders surveyors
and interior designers. Works in alliance with the NSPE. Virtual-Engineer.Net - provides links to products
and software suppliers and to related technical resources Construction WebLinks - contains a section with
engineering, transportation and environmental resources BridgeArt.net new - online civil engineering
resource, includes news, articles, also software database CALCULATORS Civil Engineer's Calculator- free, downloadable Microsoft
Office-compatible tool, from Shailesh Agrawal Associates Engineering Lagniappe - offers engineering
conversion calculators, links, spreadsheets and more EPCServer - provides on line analysis and design
tools for structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers Fluid Flow Calculations Website - interactive
calculations for pipe flow, open channel flow, groundwater, hydrology, tank
volumes, water hammer, unit conversions and more. From LMNO Engineering,
Research, and Software, Ltd. Steel Beam Column Design - Java applet for steel
beam column design AS4100 AS4600; local, lateral torsional, distorsional
buckling IMPORTANT CIVIL ENGINEERING
SOCITIES The American Society of Civil Engineers - the best
association for civil engineers with 124,000 members in 142 countries. iCivilEngineer.com - thousands of hand-picked web
sites with information about civil engineering and technology The Construction Innovation Forum (CIF) - an
international non-profit organization formed in 1987 to recognize innovations
in the construction industry that improve the quality, efficiency and cost
effectiveness of construction; each year the CIF honors innovators with the
Nova Award. ICE Virtual Library new - online resource of
ICE proceedings from 1986 to present year The Institution of Civil Engineers - includes lists
of conferences, careers advice for students, ICE and Thomas Telford
publications, information on professional development, online civil
engineering discussion forum, useful reference source for all aspects of
civil engineering Dr. Hubert Chanson's Website - research results and
photographs relating to the fields of fluid mechanics, hydraulics and
environmental engineering, by a senior lecturer at the University of
Queensland, Australia Who Wants to Be a Civil Engineer? - Test your
knowledge of civil engineering in an e-quiz and you may win a prize. Hosted
by Haestad Methods. Engineering Software Center - specializes in listing
software in the civil engineering field, both commercial and
freeware/shareware. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING WWW Virtual Library of Geotechnical Engineering -
an excellent starting point, maintained by Oklahoma State University Geotechnical Engineering State of the Art Web Resources -
a good starting point maintained by Malek Smadi Where to Geo - maintained by Geocentrix Ltd.,
publishers of geotech software GeoIndex - large, searchable directory organized
into four topics: companies, associations, education and government. Created
and maintained by the Datasurge Company. The World's
Longest Tunnel Page - info about specific tunnels, plus
links to other geotechnical sites Earthquake Engineering Research University of California, Berkeley -
many links to topics of seismology and geophysics, including papers,
abstracts, databases, photographs and news sources Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Software Directory -
lists more than 1,300 programs, plus more than 700 worldwide suppliers and
publishers of these programs The Geotechnical Engineer - part of a multi-subject
civil engineering Website, this section includes many geotechnical links and
resources TAGAsoft - provides information on the use of
geotechnical analysis software, plus free java geotechnical engineering
calculators and rental geotechnical java applications RockWare Inc. - makers of more than 200
applications for geological, hydrological and other related earth-science
disciplines Geomechanical Products and Companies ACG - mining research center, offers training
products for geomechanics Applied Geomechanics - manufacturers of tiltmeters,
clinometers, serves aerospace, geophysics, marine sectors Geomechanical & Structural Engineering - by SW
Wong GMI•SFIB -
analysis of reservoir stress field, Wellbore stability, hydraulic fracture
design optimization, by Geomechanics International Taurus - offers geomechanical, reservoir
consulting, products like Geosim CIVIL ENGINEERING IMAGES Structurae - International Database and Gallery of Structures -
hundreds of images, such as bridges, dams, towers, skyscrapers and other
engineered structures, plus links to related Websites Structural Engineering Slide Library Index - a
collection of more than 500 photographs from around the world illustrate all
kinds of structural engineering, historic as well as modern SUCCEED Engineering Visual Database - over 800
searchable engineering images in JPEG format BRIDGES Structurae, the International Database and Gallery of Structures -
comprehensive in breadth and depth, gallery, links, view hundreds of bridges
via this excellent resource The BridgeSite - choose among associations, bridge
design software, book store, fun and learning, magazines, photo
galleries, products and manufacturers, a very useful resource is
"BridgeTalk - Bridge Discussion Forum" to discuss bridge-related
issues with others around the world BridgePros - offers thorough list of project
updates, lots of news articles, a newsletter, job listings, and many good
links to other bridge sites How Bridges
Work - basics of bridges from the "How Stuff
Works" site Bridge
Engineering Homepage - SC Solutions has created this home
page as a service to the worldwide bridge engineering community, a very
comprehensive and useful site with links to upcoming events, government
agencies, universities and research institutions, associations, consulting companies,
and more About Bridges - includes bridge dictionary and
chronology of bridges with famous dates in bridge history Bridge Basics - spotter's guide to bridge types, by
Bruce Cridlebaugh Load and Resistance Factor Design - information for
engineers on how to use the engineers to better understand and use the AASHTO
LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Association for Bridge Construction and Design -
resources include a forum, bookstore and links to information on bridge
design and technology and historic bridges DAMS World Commission on Dams - this site, named for an
independent commission of experts who review the impact and performance of
large dams, contains hundreds of brief reports on dams around the world, plus
news, photos and many links Dam-Reservoir
Info & Impact Archive - offers information on
information on dams, impoundments, water diversions and hydroelectric
projects, plus related links about dams worldwide United States Society on Dams - offers general
information on dams and their benefits and links to related organizations Association of State Dam Safety Officials - news and
federal legislation updates about dam safety, plus related links and
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DISASTERS
SECTION
Global
Disasters
Samoa Tsunami & Earthquakes 2009 L'Aquila Earthquake, Italy 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season 2008 Sichuan, China Earthquake 2008 Hurricanes,
Tsunamis & Floods
Indian Ocean Earthquake & Tsunami Resources Major
Earthquakes of the 20th Century
Major Chinese Earthquakes of the 20th Century Major Indian Earthquakes of the 20th Century Major Indonesian Earthquakes of the 20th Century Major Iranian Earthquakes of the 20th Century Major Italian Earthquakes of the 20th Century Major Japanese Earthquakes of the 20th Century Major Peruvian & Chilean Earthquakes of the 20th Century Major Taiwanese Earthquakes of the 20th Century Major Turkish Earthquakes of the 20th Century Natural
Disasters
Natural Disaster Reconnaissance Reports Natural Hazards & Disasters Directories Natural Hazards & Disasters Information & Research Centers Natural Hazards & Disasters Maps & Statistics Remote Sensing & Natural Hazards Earthquake
& Disaster Information
Disaster FAQs & General Information Earthquake & Natural Disaster Image Galleries Homeowner Earthquake Information Hospital Preparedness for Earthquake Disasters Natural Hazards & Disasters Directories Natural Hazards & Disasters Information & Research Centers Significant Earthquakes & Disasters (1999-present) World Trade Center & Pentagon Attacks of 9/11/2001 Resources ENGINEERING
STANDARTS DISASTER RELATED
Eurocodes – Building
Design Standards Hospital Preparedness for Earthquake Disasters Natural Disaster Reconnaissance Reports Nonengineered Construction Research Seismic Codes & Standards Development Seismic Design & Retrofit of Acute Care Facilities US & International Seismic Codes Wind Effects on Bridges & Structures World Trade Center & Pentagon Attacks of 9/11/2001 Resources CIVIL ENGINEERING SOFTWARE 3D Nature's World Construction Set - photorealistic
3D terrain visualization for cartography, architecture, civil engineering,
golf, forestry, land planning Archon Engineering - makers of civil, mechanical
engineering software, specializing in finite element analysis tools ArtiosCAD 7.3 - structural designing tool, ejection
rubber profile modules, by esko artwork ASCAD - software for civil engineers,
land-surveyors that automates implementation production rules for laying out
civil engineering drawings, from CADCOM. ASPEN new - analysis of stratified slope
stability using limit equilibrium methods, automatic searching of critical
slip surface, by NEWSOFT Autodesk Civil 3D - AutoCAD based application for
design, drafting, management of civil engineering projects (reviews) AutoTURN - CAD-based software for simulating
vehicle maneuvers for transportation design, by Transoft Solutions AeroTURN - CAD-based software simulation tool used to
evaluate aircraft, vehicle movements at airports, by Transoft Solutions BOSS International - softwares for groundwater,
surface water, terrain modeling, applications for hydrology, wastewater
treatment, products include StormNET, RiverCAD CAiCE Software Corporation - civil software
automation tools for survey, civil design, construction, drainage engineers Carlson Software - makers of several
AutoCAD-compatible surveying, mining, GIS, civil engineering applications,
including SurvCADD, SurvStar, Carlson Survey CDS - suite of civil design, survey software for
Cogo, contouring, subdivision, roadway design, free 60-day trial, from
Foresight Software CivilFEM new -
civil engineering software, for customization of ANSYS finite element program
for structural, mine analysis, by Ingeciber Cold-Formed Steel BeamDesign new - software to design flexural
members of cold-formed steel, following AISI specifications, by DevStruc Eagle Point Software - architectural, civil, construction
software, including AutoCAD add-ons EDISIS 2000 new - static/dynamic analysis of
multi-storey reinforced concrete buildings in seismic, non-seismic areas, also
available reduced size version Edislim, by NEWSOFT ELPLA -
analyze, design slab foundations, to determine contact pressures,
settlements, moments, shear forces of slab foundations by method of finite
elements. Engineering Software Center - large inventory of
civil engineering software for purchase at site, plus shareware, freeware engineering-software.com - engineering software
store features wide selection of products with downloadable demos of most
products, from KRC Technologies Inc Ezicad - integrated package for cogo, contour
routines, road design,download program for free 14-day tryout Geocomp Systems - makers of software for survey,
civil design, volume estimation, setout projects, including Geocomp, GeoCalc,
Geonav GEOPAK - suite of civil engineering software for
surveying, roadway design Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Software Directory -
lists more than 1,300 programs, plus more than 700 worldwide suppliers,
publishers of these programs GuidSIGN - for automating design of highway,
roadway signs, by Transoft Solutions Haestad Methods - computer modeling applications
for hydrology, hydraulics, including WaterCAD, SewerCAD, StormCAD,
CivilStorm, Darwin Optimizer for water resources (WaterCAD reviews, CivilStorm reviews) Highway Safety Analysis Software - traffic accident
studies program includes including data entry, summary by accident categories,
collision diagrams, safety benefits evaluation, from X32 Group, Inc HYDRONET 2000 new - analysis of hydraulic networks
with generic grid, autonomous definition of materials, wearing extent of
piping, more, by NEWSOFT IcoMap - converts paper land records into
vector-based parcel maps, from Extract Systems Inlet Master -
hydraulic program to help design, analyze performance of storm drain Inlets,
which allows analysis of complete network of inlets, from AMC Inc InRoads - handles multiple aspect of civil
engineering projects including road design, corridor design, road widening,
road resurfacing, landfill design, building site design, by Bentley MWH Software - creators of water distribution software ParkCAD - CAD-based software for generating
conceptual parking lot designs, doing what-if scenarios, by Transoft
Solutions PGSuper - can be used to design, check
precast-prestressed girder bridges in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge
Design Specification. Free Pizer Inc. - makers of HYDRA, hydraulic analysis,
design, management software for storm, sanitary, combined sewer systems,
EARTH, earthwork cut, fill calculation software POR 2000 new - analysis of masonry-built
constructions with overall testing framework for planning, more, by NEWSOFT Quantm - route optimization technology for rail,
road engineers RISA 3D - structural engineering, designing
software for frame, truss, plate, shell analysis, design, by RISA
Technologies Rockmate Technical Services - makers of software
for environment, vehicle tracking, surveying, security, explosives,
extractive industries RockWare - makers of more than 200 applications for
geological, hydrological, other related earth-science disciplines SiteComp - stand-alone surveying, civil engineering
software provides for contouring, legal description writing, site, road,
utility design, is compatible with DWG, DGN, DXF, ASCII formats, from
SiteComp, Inc SOLAIO 2000 new - analysis, design of brick-cement
floor slabs with parallel ribs, executive design of reinforcement, by NEWSOFT SPLASHS With Ripple-Thru - relationship-based
design software for civil engineers, teams designing roads, sites, sewer
lines, storm drains Surveyor 3D new - native COGO, contouring, works
inside General CADD Trelligence Affinity - extension for BIM, tool for
architectural planning, schematic design, by Trelligence TRUSS 2000 new - analysis of planar/spatial truss
structures, elastic, instability testing of single bar/whole structure,
evaluating loss of bearer capacity, more, by NEWSOFT Topocad - CAD program for surveying, design,
engineering, mapping, from Chaos Systems. VAG UseCAD v6 - offline utility for VAG product
users, tool for planning projects in water, sewage management VisionCivil new -
software with DTM, COGO to visualize terrain from different angles, apply
triangulation method, produce profiles, sections plans, pipes network, by
Geo-Plus Wallingford Software - software for water industry,
including data management, network modeling software to support planning,
operations in water distribution, sewerage provision, river management,
coastal engineering WaterGEMS new -
water distribution modeling, management application with ArcGIS, AutoCAD,
MicroStation environments interoperability, by Bentley |
BUILDING CODES AND
STANDARDS DATA BYGGDOK (Swedish Institute of Building Documentation) ICONDA - The CIB International Construction Database Code Check - comprehensive list of facts about
building codes Naffa International's World of Building Codes -
portal for architects, engineers, contractors and others offering software,
resources and a forum on building codes, plus many links to related topics.
From Naffa International, a consulting firm of engineers, certified
professionals and software developers who specialize in providing support
services to building, engineering and fire departments. CIB - International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and
Construction - CIB is a worldwide network of 5,000
building and construction experts from about 500 member organizations active
in the research community, in industry or in education, including almost all
major national building research institutes in the world ISO - International Standards Organization -
network of publicly accessible Web servers of standards organizations around
the world RILEM - The International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories
for Materials and Structures - an international network
of communication representing 70 countries uniting specialists from research
and industry to promote progress in the design, testing, manufacture and use
of building materials UICB - the International Union of Building Centres -
starting point in finding the relevant place for further advice WSSN - World Standards Services Network - a network
of publicly accessible Web servers of standards organizations around the
world Fire code,
fire-resistive, chemicals & hazmat
Discussions & code applications Building
/ Seismic Codes
Eurocodes – Building
Design Standards Seismic Codes & Standards Development US & International Seismic Codes Guide to International Seismic Codes -
provided by Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research
(MCEER) Materýals ADA topics California, US and World related Electrical resources STRUCTURAL RESOURCES Construction, codes & valuation links TALL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES Skyscrapers.com - database of high rise buildings,
includes world map, companies, images and news, by Emporis Corporation Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat -
studies and reports on all aspects of the planning, design, and construction
of tall buildings. Also of a major concern is the role and impact of tall
buildings on the urban environment; the Council is recognized worldwide
as the source for information on tall buildings and
maintains the High Rise Buildings Database. The High-Rise Pages: Tall Over the World -
high-rise archive with information and pictures of the tallest buildings,
skyscrapers, TV-towers, bridges, churches, monuments and other tall
structures from all over the world, also containing 121 links to high-rises
in 21 countries. Structurae - International Database and Gallery of Structures -
information on bridges, dams, towers, skyscrapers and other engineered
structures and their designers; extensive collection of links and printed
reference material for each structure and more." Outstanding resource
and highly recommended! New York City
Skyscrapers - an illustrated exploration of 100 years of
New York City skyscrapers, well organized by eras and architects, plus
information on zoning, structures, renovation, unrealized designs and
elevator development Federation
of High-Rise Websites - international group of Websites
devoted to skyscrapers and high-rises Skyscrapers - links at the Great Buildings
Online Website Skyscraper
Web Ring - browse through this linking service for
skyscraper sites Gallery of
Old, New and Tall Towers - more than skyscrapers Building Big new - mini-series on large
structures like domes, skyscrapers, dams, bridges, coproduced by WGBH Science
Unit SOURCES OF FEMA AND NEHRP
REPORTS Publications and resources from the National
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) are available from the MCEER Information Service.
Details about these reports, many of which are available as PDF, are
obtainable from these FEMA sites. Building Professionals and Engineers Community Planning and Public Policy Earthquake,
Natural Disaster & Engineering Education
Earthquake Education Resources Natural Disaster Lesson Plans & Activities |
CEMENT & CONCRETE Cement Association of Canada - click
"Support" on their home page for an encyclopedia of technical
information, and "Products" for information promoting the use of
concrete in residential and transportation construction University of
Illinois Concrete Microscopy Site - photomicrographs of
concrete and its components, plus detailed information on how to prepare
specimens and make your own photos Concrete Network.com - resources for those who
design and build with concrete, geared more toward the builder than the engineer. Features a great section on
decorative finishes for concrete. University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, Materials Science and
Technology Teacher's Workshop - everything K-12 teachers
need to teach kids about concrete, from hands-on experiments to historical
information. Prepared by the Materials Science and Engineering Department at
UIUC. Northwestern University Infrastructure Technology Institute -
links to full-text concrete engineering articles and other concrete websites.
Check out the rest of their website for information on other CE topics. Decorative Concrete Forum - a BBS-style site where
you can post and answer concrete decorating questions and search their
archive for information Engineering-Concrete Mailbase Archives - browse or
search the archives for answers to concrete engineering problems Eng-Tips Concrete Engineering Technical Help Forum -
their "Concrete Engineering" area has eight sub-forums. Anyone can
browse; free membership is required to post or search. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS ABD Matrix new -
composite document repository, technical depot for engineers, researchers,
designers, composite engineering job board, more About.com: Composites/Plastics - a good place to
begin if you need information about composite building materials, as well as
other applications of composites APA -- The Engineered Wood Association - technical
information on wood-based building materials and links to suppliers Eng-Tips Materials Engineers Forum - forums about
various materials with lots of construction-specific information. Anyone can
browse; free membership is required to post messages or search the archives. The Environment WebDirectory - links to suppliers
of alternative, "green," nd recycled building materials Fine Homebuilding Online - Materials - tips and
articles about various building materials from the pages of Fine
Homebuilding magazine Steel-Link - portal for the fabricated steel
construction industry includes an industry directory, CAD Store, bookstore,
email discussion lists, employment ads and other resources for detailers and
fabricators SteelStuff - resources on the design and
construction of fabricated steel buildings, including lots of links for
products, publications, organizations and reference materials Steelwallah.com - Indian portal for the steel industry
includes links, news, a forum and various related services Steelynx - everything about every aspect of steel.
Click the "Construction" button on the left for an exhaustive list
of links about building with steel. Swedish Institute of Steel Construction (Stålbyggnadsinstitutet) -
information about building in steel. Most of the site is available in
English. University of Massachusetts at Amherst Building Materials and Wood
Technology Department - lots of links and some technical
articles about various building materials, especially those made with wood
products MASONARY Masonry Institute of Washington - click on
"MIW Technical Resources" for articles and handbooks about masonry Elgin-Butler Brick Company - visit their technical
database for full-text technical papers International Masonry Institute - technical tips,
resources, news, and links for masons The Masonry Society - site contains a searchable
indexed bibliography of 6,500 entries on masonry production and performance
called "Masonry Production and Repair: 160 Years of Indexed
Bibliography, 1837-1997" Masonry Advisory Council - technical information
and design ideas for those who design or build with concrete masonry Natural-Stone.com - links to suppliers, a
discussion forum for technical questions, some tech articles The Brick Industry Association - information for
architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Technical notes, CAD
details, and supplier info Select Stone, Inc. - they supply masonry and
landscape stone. Their site has high-quality photos of many kinds of stone
from all over the world - a great resource for designers Engineering-Masonry Mailbase Archives - browse or
search the archives Concrete Masonry Online - by the National Concrete
Masonry Association STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE Accuframe Systems - software system for making
visual framing templates used in construction AxisVM - fine element software for linear,
nonlinear and buckling analysis of structures, from Inter-CAD Kft. Beam 2D - detailed analysis of complex beams in
static bending by Orand Systems Beam!2D - linear analysis of plane frames for
Windows with a fully graphical interface, by Vagelis Plevris Bricsnet Structurals - analysis of beams, frames,
plates, joints, concrete CADRE Pro -
general finite element analysis tool for structural engineers, by CADRE
Analytic CSC - makers of TEDDS, FASTRACK, S-Frame, OrionRC,
3D+, Orion, and FabTrol CADS - UK company offers structural analysis,
design and detailing Dr. Software - creator of Dr. Beam and Dr. Frame for
engineers, architects and students (reviews) Engineering Software Solutions - software tools for
2D truss analysis static/dynamic, 2D frame analysis, Kernel files, EngineersToolbox (ETBX) - modules include solid
mechanics, dynamics, controls, fatigue, fracture and numeric methods, by
Engrasp Free Structural Design Software - offers more than
a dozen structural design and analysis utilities GRAITEC
Advance - software platform based on CAD Analysis and
Design, for verification and optimization of structures GT STRUDL - design and analysis for utility,
transportation, offshore, industrial and civil works facilities, with
interactive graphics, links to CAD systems and a library of 100 element types Integer - UK makers of a structural software suite
that includes analysis, steel design, concrete design, detailing and bridge
analysis Isogrid-SST - software stool for isogrid and
related structures, developed by PS Associates LMS International - makers of software for
multi-channel data acquisition and analysis, from mobile units to large-scale
laboratory systems MasterSeries new -
offers range of structural analysis, design, drafting, detailing software,
located in County Antrim, UK mTAB*STRESS - FEA software from Structural
Analysis, Inc. Multiframe - structural design for civil
engineering by Formation Design Systems REI (Research Engineers International) - makers of
STAAD.suite, a family of software that integrates modeling, analysis, design,
results verification, component design and view, markup and compare; and
Sectionwizard, a tool to calculate section properties for custom and assembled
shapes RISA 3D - structural engineering, designing
software for frame, truss, plate, shell analysis, design, by RISA
Technologies ROBOT - Windows-based structural analysis software
features finite element modeling, advanced analysis methods and a full range
of report generation facilities, from Integrated Structural Software. SDS/2 - software to the fabrication, detailing and
engineering sectors of the steel industry by Design Data SI Xchange - tool for transferring models in Revit
structure to STAAD.Pro, aids in analysis, design, by Structural Integrators SPACE GASS - a general purpose structural analysis,
design program for 2D and 3D frames, trusses, grillages and beams StrucPLUS - CAD solutions for the structural
engineer and designer Structural Desktop - converts design files into
objects and extracts drawings from an object model for structural contract
documents Tekla Structures - fully integrated 3D program for
creation, management of building models for steel, concrete and structural
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