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CE 100/100S: Topics and Contemporary Issues in Civil and

Environmental Engineering
This guide is for students in all sections of Penn State Harrisburg's CE 100/100S. It includes
databases, research tips, and other resources for various assignments.

 Welcome!
 Civil Engineering

 Environmental Engineering
 CAD Resources
 Professional & Scientific Communications
 Everyday Reading for Engineers-in-Training
 Popular Books for Engineers
 First Year Seminar at Harrisburg
 Tips for Searching Databases
 FE Exam Preparation

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Subjects:Campus: Harrisburg, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Pollution
Control, Mechatronics, Structural Design / Construction Engineering Technology
Confirming Basic Facts

 Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new window
 A collection of encyclopedias, including the Gale Encyclopedia of Science. Use the
search box at the top of the page to search the whole database.

more...

 Encyclopedia of

Science and Technology by McGraw-Hill Education Staff

Call Number: REF Q121.M3 2012 (1st floor of library)

ISBN: 0071792732

Publication Date: 2012-10-12

From acoustics to zoology, the bestselling, authoritative encyclopedia that brings the
latest in science and technology to students.

 Building Trades II

This collection of videos shows the "how to" of construction planning, excavation,
foundations, framing, and more.

Professional Handbooks

Some of these handbooks are intended for graduates and working professionals, not
for first-year students. However, they all give you a taste of "what's next" as you
progress through your degree program and grow your knowledge of civil engineering.
 Civil Engineer's Handbook of

Professional Practice by Karen Hansen; Kent Zenobia

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9780470438411

Publication Date: 2011

A well-written, hands-on, single-source guide to the professional practice of civil

engineering.
 Standard Handbook for Civil

Engineers by Frederick S. Merritt; Jonathan T. Ricketts; M. Kent Loftin

Call Number: TA151.S8 2004

ISBN: 0071364730

Publication Date: 2004

Covers all important principles and techniques needed by practicing civil engineers.
 Autodesk AutoCAD 2017

Fundamentals by Elise Moss

Call Number: online

ISBN: 9781630570170

Publication Date: 2016-03-01

Gets you quickly up to speed with the features and functions of this industry-leading civil
engineering software.
 Autodesk Civil 3D from Start to

Finish by Stephen Walz; Tony Sabat

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9781803239064

Publication Date: 2023

Master Autodesk Civil 3D 2024 to develop real, project-specific, time-efficient civil

infrastructure designs as an individual or an entire engineering teamPurchase of the print
or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Reap the potential of Civil 3D
and its partner software platforms Scale your workflows with a larger team and bigger
projects while maximizing productivity.
 Autodesk Revit 2023

Architecture by Munir Hamad

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9781683928447

Publication Date: 2022

Covering all of the major techniques, this book uses both metric and imperial unitsto
illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the
companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book's
figures. Revit 2023 Architectureincludes over 50 "mini-workshops" that complete small
projects from concept through actual plotting. Solving all of these workshops will help to
master Revit Architecture from beginning to end, without overlooking any of the basic
commands and functions. FEATURES: Uses both metric and imperialunits to illustrate
the myriad drawing and editing tools of this popular application Includes over 50 "mini-
workshops" and hundreds of figures that complete small projects Helps you to prepare for
the Revit Architecture Certified Professionalexam Exercises and projects included for use
as a textbook
 Applying the Building

Code by Ronald L. Geren

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9781118920756

Publication Date: 2016

Explains the requirements of the IBC as they would apply during the common phases of
design: from schematic design through to the preparation of construction documents. This
effectively highlights applicable requirements of the building code at the appropriate
stage of design based on available information.
 Fundamentals of Structural

Engineering by Jerome J. Connor; Susan Faraji

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9783319243313

Publication Date: 2016

Provides a balanced, seamless treatment of both classic, analytic methods and

contemporary, computer-based techniques for conceptualizing and designing a structure.
 Structural Design of

Buildings by Paul Smith

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9781118839416

Publication Date: 2016

Covering common problems, likely failures and their remedies, this is an essential on-site
guide to the behavior of a building's structure.
 Modern Construction

Handbook by Andrew Watts

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9783990434543

Publication Date: 2013

A systematic approach with chapters on materials, walls, roofs, construction, and

environment offers clear and efficient orientation.
 Handbook of Construction

Management by Abdul Razzak Rumane (Editor)

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9781482226652

Publication Date: 2016

Provides significant information and guidelines to construction and project management

professionals.
 Innovative Bridge Design

Handbook by Alessio Pipinato (Editor)

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 9780128004876

Publication Date: 2015

Includes the state of the art in bridge design, construction, maintenance, and safety
assessment.
  Traffic Engineering

Handbook by ITE; Brian Wolshon; Anurag Pande

Call Number: ONLINE

ISBN: 1118762266

Publication Date: 2016

Get a complete look into modern traffic engineering solutions.

Digging Deeper

 ASCE Library (civil engineering) This link opens in a new window

A source for journal articles, conference proceedings, books, and standards published by
the American Society of Civil Engineers.

more...

 Compendex (Ei Village 2) This link opens in a new window

Covers all aspects of engineering. Includes scholarly journals, conference proceedings,

and more.

more...
  Engineering Case Studies Online This link opens in a new window

High-quality documentaries on engineering failures and successes. After opening the

database, use the links on the left side of the page to explore videos by discipline, event,
and more.

more...

The following guides provide links to the library's additional resources for specific
areas of civil and environmental engineering:

 Architectural Engineering Subject Guide

 Civil and Environmental Engineering Subject Guide
 Environmental Pollution Control/Environmental Engineering
 Surveying Engineering
 Structural Design/Construction Engineering Technology
 Sustainable (Green) Engineering Subject Guide

Project design resources

 R.S. Means Cost Data Series

17 volumes that provide current information on construction costs estimating data.

Volumes include facilities, mechanical, landscape, labor costs, labor rates, heavy
construction, residential, commercial, concrete, electrical, plumbing, interior, exterior,
and green building cost data.

 Building construction costs with RSMeans data by Gordian RSMeans Data

Call Number: online

Publication Date: 2022

 Building Codes and Standards

A link to Penn State's collection of building codes, including the IBC, NEC, and more.
Some are available in print at the library, while others are available online.
  Building Types Online This link opens in a new window

Architectural drawings and photographs of hundreds of recent projects from around the
world. The most efficient way to search this collection is to click on the "Advanced
Search" option at the left side of the page. Then, under "Building Type," you can
choosing "Housing," "Industrial Buildings," and other options.

more...

 BuildingGreen This link opens in a new window

Provides product information, "how-to," news, etc., pertaining to green design.

more...

 Material ConneXion This link opens in a new window

A source for learning about architectural and industrial design products. The "Advanced
Search" allows you to select products by composition, usage, processing, environmental
sustainability, physical properties, and more.

more...

 Sweets

Provides architectural and construction product information, including specs, CAD

drawings, and more.

Taking Action: Professional

 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

 American Society of Civil Engineers
 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
 Associated General Contractors of America
 Construction Specifications Institute
 Institute of Transportation Engineers
 International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
 National Association of Home Builders
 Society of Fire Protection Engineers

 Last Updated: Mar 13, 2024 3:38 PM

 URL: https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/HBGce100

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