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Author: Toolseeram Ramjeawon (Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: CRC Press
Weight: 0.890kg
ISBN: 9780367254452
ISBN 10: 036725445
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 28 February 2020
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
This book is a great introduction for engineers in all sectors at all stages of their career. Sustainable development and the role of engineers and the engineering profession are clearly explained. There are easy-to-view charts, graphs, and infographics throughout and the case studies really bring the issues and solutions to life. The key concepts of sustainability, ways of thinking, the economy and using resources are related to sustainable engineering in all forms of engineering. Tools are provided for sustainability assessment complete with sections on procurement and stakeholder engagement. A framework for policies and instruments is given to allow for sustainable development implementation. The whole life-cycle assessment process from definition to interpretation of results and costing is described. Life-cycle assessment is applied to various fields including water, energy, waste management, chemical production, the automotive industry, food and agriculture, and communication. Environmental economics are also covered along with details on how the environment can be valued against other market-based factors. The guidance on a sustainable engineering design process will allow engineers to design for life. Long-term measurement tools on sustainable building and infrastructure ratings are also included. Overall, this book will provide the tools and further reading needed for those who wish to make positive changes in engineering. reviewed by Paula McMahon, Sir Robert McAlpine, UK, Civil Engineering Volume 174 Issue 1 February 2021, ICE
Author Information
Toolseeram Ramjeawon has more than thirty years of experience working for academic institutions, government agencies, industries and international organizations and is currently a Professor of Environmental Engineering and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Mauritius. In addition to his academic experience, he has acted as Technical Adviser to the Government of Mauritius and has undertaken several consultancy projects for national and global clientele including the African Development Bank (ADB), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ARSCP).
