A comprehensive reference guide for civil engineering professionals, this Third Edition covers essential principles, design standards, and practical applications across all major disciplines within civil engineering. Edited by Frederick S. Merritt and published by McGraw-Hill in 1983, this 1,500+ page hardcover handbook serves as an authoritative desk reference for structural design, materials, construction methods, and engineering calculations. An indispensable resource for engineers, architects, and construction professionals seeking reliable technical guidance and standardized practices in civil engineering projects.

Editor: Frederick S. Merritt.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, New York.
Release Date: January 1, 1983.
Format: Hardcover, approximately 1,500–1,632 pages.
ISBN-10: 0070415153