This book is designed for undergraduate civil engineering students.

The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with elements of civil engineering. It highlights the role of civil engineers and then explains the basic components of construction management. Not only traditional materials but alternate, composite and smart materials are also explained. Introduction to surveying including remote sensing and geographical information system is presented.

The second part deals with the basic principles of mechanics and their applications to engineering problems. Coplanar force systems, friction, centroids and moment of inertia problems are dealt in detail. Illustrative examples and practice problems are included throughout the book to provide thorough understanding of the subject.