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A comprehensive engineering handbook that details a wide array of formulas related to civil engineering design across multiple disciplines. The document provides technical specifications and calculation methods for critical areas such as concrete, structural members, foundation stability, and hydraulics, alongside extensive tables for converting measurements between USCS and SI units. Significant attention is paid to the legal usage restrictions imposed by the copyright holder, McGraw-Hill, including detailed usage and liability disclaimers. Crucially, the publication cautions the user to verify all formulas against the most current regulatory codes, emphasizing that the provided calculations were only current at the time of printing. Content samples show instruction for foundation elements like piles and retaining walls, as well as design guidance for highways, bridges, and open-channel flow. The document also includes an author biography for consulting engineer Tyler G. Hicks.
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