– Details the fundamental phases of the system life cycle.
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– Examines modern challenges, including system resilience, sustainability, and ethical/legal considerations. – Details the fundamental phases of the system life cycle
– Covers the evolution of civil engineering, systems concepts, and goal-setting. – Covers the evolution of civil engineering, systems
by Dr. Samuel Labi is a comprehensive textbook that teaches an integrated, holistic approach to managing infrastructure projects throughout their entire life cycle. Rather than viewing civil engineering components in isolation, the text encourages "systems thinking" to address modern challenges such as aging infrastructure, environmental impacts, and global sustainability. The book is structured into five core parts:
– Introduces essential methods for evaluating complex systems, including probabilistic analysis, simulation, decision science, and economic evaluation.
– Outlines the project journey, from needs assessment, planning, and design to construction, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.