Book excerpt: This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to civil engineering. It talks in detail about the various theories related to this subject. Civil engineering plays an important role in the development of a country or a place. It incorporates building, designing and maintaining structures like hospitals, canals, roads, dams, etc. It is pivotal in economic and over all growth of a place. Such selected concepts that redefine the subject have been presented in this text. It presents all the important aspects of civil engineering in the present day scenario. This textbook is meant for students who are looking for an elaborate reference text about the subject.