This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in small flow waste treatment systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, 2. SEPTIC TANKS, 3. WATERLESS TOILETS, 4. FILTRATION/REUSE SYSTEMS, 5. MOUND SYSTEMS, 6. IMHOFF TANKS, 7. PACKAGE TREATMENT PLANTS.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and treatment plant operators interested in sludge handing, treatment and disposal. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, 2. SLUDGE PUMPING, 3. SLUDGE THICKENING, 4. SLUDGE CONDITIONING, 5. SLUDGE DEWATERING, 6. SLUDGE DIGESTION, 7. SLUDGE STORAGE, 8. BIBLIOGRAPHY.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and treatment plant operators interested in preliminary wastewater treatment. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, 2. BAR SCREENS, 3. COMMINUTING DEVICES, 4. GRIT CHAMBERS, 5. DISSOLVED AIR FLOTATION, 6. WASTEWATER FLOCCULATION, 7. REFERENCES.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in drainage piping strength, cover and bedding requirements. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SELECTION OF TYPE OF PIPE, 3. SELECTION OF N VALUES, 4. RESTRICTED USE OF BITUMINOUS-COATED PIPE, 5. MINIMUM COVER, 6. CLASSES OF BEDDING AND INSTALLATION, 7. STRENGTH OF PIPE, 8. RIGID PIPE, 9. FLEXIBLE PIPE, 1O. BEDDING OF PIPE (CULVERTS AND STORM DRAINS).

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers, planners and construction managers interested in low impact development. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT USING THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE APPROACH, 3. LID DESIGN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, 4. COMPARISON OF LID TO CONVENTIONAL PRACTICES, 5. DISTRIBUTED MICRO-SCALE SYSTEMS.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for architectural engineers and other professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in utilizing natural ventilation for occupant comfort conditioning in buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING, 3. LANDSCAPING, 4. BUILDING FORM, 5. BUILDING ENVELOPE AND STRUCTURE, 6. AUXILIARY FAN SYSTEMS.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design of culverts, such as for conveyance of stormwater runoff. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. INLET CONTROL, 3. OUTLET CONTROL, 4. PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF CULVERT SIZE, 5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF INLET-CONTROL, 6. INSTRUCTION FOR USE OF OUTLET-CONTROL NOMOGRAPHY.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and wastewater treatment plant managers interested in wastewater sludge disposal. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, 2. SLUDGE PUMPING, 3. SLUDGE THICKENING, 4. SLUDGE CONDITIONING, 5. SLUDGE DEWATERING, 6. SLUDGE DIGESTION, 7. SLUDGE STORAGE.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, and other professional engineers and construction managers interested spread footings and mat foundations. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. ADEQUATE FOUNDATION DEPTH, 3. FOOTING DESIGN, 4. MAT FOUNDATIONS, 5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAT FOUNDATIONS, 6. MODULUS OF SUBGRADE REACTION FOR FOOTINGS AND MATS, 7. FOUNDATIONS FOR TOWERS, 8. FOUNDATION SELECTION.

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in security fences and gates.