This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil and structural engineers interested in learning how to design concrete slabs on grade subjected to heavy loads. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BASIS OF FLOOR SLAB ON GRADE DESIGN, 3. DETERMINATION OF FLOOR SLAB REQUIREMENTS, 4. SITE INVESTIGATION, 5. DESIGN PROCEDURE

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in retaining walls and excavation support systems for buildings and a variety of infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR RETAINING WALLS, 2. EARTH PRESSURES, 3. EQUIVALENT FLUID PRESSURES, 4. DESIGN PROCEDURES FOR RETAINING WALLS, 5. CRIB WALL, 6. EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEMS, 7. STRUTTED EXCAVATIONS, 8. STABILITY OF BOTTOM OF EXCAVATION, 9. ANCHORED WALLS.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and building managers interested in energy efficiency improvements for building air conditioning systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW, 2. CENTRAL COOLING SYSTEMS, 3. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS, 4. UNITARY SYSTEMS, 5. ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES, 6. SUMMARY, 7. BIBLIOGRAPHY.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in learning about investigations and testing for stone as a construction material. Here is what is discussed: 1. INVESTIGATION OF SOURCES, 2. EVALUATING SOURCES AT PROJECT SITE, 3. STONE TESTING.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design of groundwater relief wells at a variety of infrastructure projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. WELL DESIGN, 2. DESIGN OF WELL SYSTEMS.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of pile foundations for buildings and other infrastructure.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in design of interstitial spaces in buildings, such as hospitals, where utilities continuity is essential and accessible service space must be provided between floors and walls.

This publication provides technical guidance for engineers and architects designing food service facilities in hospitals and related health care facilities.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction area drainage systems such as for land development projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. HYDROLOGY, 3. HYDRAULICS, 4. EROSION CONTROL AND RIPRAP PROTECTION, 5. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in analysis of soil and rock bearing capacity for foundations of buildings and other infrastructure.