Download or read book Microbiology in Civil Engineering written by P. Howsam and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1990-08-30 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although most public health and environmental engineers are aware of the importance of microbial activity, many civil engineers do not appreciate the part microbiological process play in, for example, biodeterioration of concrete and other construction materials, alteration of soil and rock properties, clogging of boreholes, distribution and irriga