本书基于“兴趣是优选的老师”的理念，内容包括：科技论文写作、纽约环保摩天楼、中国超大桥梁、德国高速公路、京沪高速铁路、英法海底隧道、芝加哥地底城、香港海上机场、抗灾建筑与防震工程、上海中心大厦BIM技术应用、FIDIC（靠前咨询工程师联合会）合同条件共11个土木工程前沿专题以及“一带一路”靠前合作高峰论坛开幕式主旨演讲报告、实验室安全工作手册等内容。本书内容涵盖土木工程各专业领域：结构体系与性能设计、结构试验与数值模拟、智能建造与防灾减灾、智能交通和智能材料、绿色建筑和BIM技术、学术论文写作以及靠前项目合作等方面内容的交叉融合创新，使读者深入了解安全、实用、经济、耐久、节能和环保等土木工程的科学规律，并掌握相关科技知识，深刻理解新理论、新技术、新材料和新工艺与土木工程发展的关系。
本书以任务驱动教学法为编写指导思想，采用新颖的编写方式，每个单元按照引导活动、阅读活动、听力活动、口语活动和写作活动展开编写，读者通过阅读书中内容、词语词组记忆、视频听力活动、课堂讨论以及课后文献阅读和写作活动，加强科技英语“听、说、读、写”综合能力的提高。根据不同课时要求，教师可做适当调整，有选择地使用教材。
本书可作为建筑与土木工程相关专业的研究生以及很好本科生学习科技英语的教材，也可作为土木工程前沿科技的双语教学的参考教材，还可供从事土木工程设计、施工、管理以及研究的专业人员学习科技英语参考使用。

Unit 1 Academic Paper Writing 学术论文写作
1.1 General Description 一般说明
1.2 Title，Author/Affiliation and Keywords 标题、作者/单位以及关键词
1.3 Abstract：Category and Structure 摘要：分类和结构
1.4 Abstract：Writing Techniques 摘要的写作技巧
1.5 Introduction 概述
1.6 Texual Development at the Lexical Level of the Main Text 正文的词汇层面
1.7 Texual Development at the Syntactical Level of the Main Text 正文的句法层面
1.8 Language Techniques at the Discourse Level of the Main Text 语篇层面的语言技巧
1.9 Results，Discussion and Conclusion 结果、讨论和结论
1.10 Acknowledgements，llustrations，Appendice and References 致谢、图表、附录和参考文献
Further Reading
Reading Material 1：Top 10 Avoidable Mistakes as an Author 应避免的10条写作错误
Reading Material 2：Writing for an Academic Journal：10 Tips 学术论文写作的10条建议
Reading Material 3：Civil Engineering Lab Safety 土木工程实验室安全须知
Beading Material 4：学术论文写作
Unit 2 Mega Structures：Skyscraper 伟大工程巡礼：纽约环保摩天楼
Teaching Guidance
2.1 Energy-saving Systems Combined into Skyscraper 综合多种节能系统的摩天楼
2.2 The Best Way to Get through Rock 最佳岩石开挖方式
2.3 Steel Beam Made from Recycled Material (Scrap Metal) 钢梁来自再生建材（废金属）
2.4 Blast Furnace Slag Replaces Regular Cement 高炉矿渣取代普通水泥
2.5 Utilizing Natural Air ＆ Green Space 自然空气利用和绿色空间
2.6 Roof Cooler，Gray Water of Capturing ＆ Reusing 屋顶降温和废水收集再利用
2.7 Alowing Light to Enter While Blocking out Heat 引进光源和隔热全垒打
2.8 Infinite Imagination of Green Building in the Future 未来绿色建筑的无限畅想
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Writing
Unit 3 Chinese Super Bridges 中国超大桥梁
Teaching Guidance
3.1 The World's Longest Arch Bridge in 2003 2003年全球最长的拱桥
3.2 The Challenge of Building the Arch 建造桥拱的巨大挑战
3.3 The Tied Arch to Prevent Collapse 拉杆拱防止倒塌
3.4 The World-class Suspension Bridge 世界级的悬索桥
3.5 Big Challenges：Ships，Typhoons ＆ Earthquakes 大挑战：轮船，台风和地震
3.6 Key Approach of Fixing the Main Cables 固定主缆索的关键技术
3.7 The System of Main Cable Construction 搭建主缆的系统
3.8 Key of Wind Resistance Technology 桥梁抗风技术的关键
3.9 The Longest Sea-crossing Bridge in the World 全球最长的跨海大桥
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Wriing
Unit 4 German Highway 德国高速公路
Teaching Guidance
4.1 Unlimited Speed ＆ Precision Engineering 德国的无限速和精准的工程学
4.2 The Safest Highway in the World 全球最安全的高速公路
4.3 Design and Maintenance for Autobahn 德国高速公路的设计和维护
4.4 Perfect Monitoring System 完美监控系统
4.5 Eficient Road Rescue Team 高效的道路救援队
4.6 Efficient Helicopter Casualty Rescue 便捷直升机伤患救援
4.7 Autobahn Control Center 高速公路控制中心
4.8 Meticulous Maintenance ＆ Well-designed Highway 精准设计和精心维护
4.9 Top One Driving Technology in the World 金球一流的驾驶技术
4.10 The Unity between Drivers ＆ Cars 人车合一的境界
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Writing
Unit 5 Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway 京沪高速铁路
Teaching Guidance
5.1 The Longest High-speed Railway in the World in 2010 2010年全球最长的高速铁路
5.2 Trains Body Design Competition 车型设计大赛
5.3 The Strongest Windscreen in the World 全球最强劲的玻璃窗
5.4 Bogie Ensures Perfect Balance of Train 转向架保证列车完美平衡
5.5 Railway Bridge to Support the Fastest Trains in the World 支撑全球最快列车的铁路桥
5.6 The Slabs for High-speed Track 高速铁路轨道板
5.7 Speed Sensors ＆ Central Computers 速度传感器和中央控制电脑
5.8 The Large Roof Ensures Transferring Convenience 大屋顶保证换乘更便捷
5.9 Prevent Resonance Phenomenon of Trains from Damaging 防止列车共振现象的损害
5.10 Great Engineering Significance 伟大的工程意义
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Writing
Unit 6 The Channel Tunnel 英法海底隧道
Teaching Guidance
6.1 Engineering Background 工程背景
6.2 Main Tunnel and Auxiliary Tunnel 主隧道和附属隧道
6.3 Tunnel Digging 隧道的挖凿工程
6.4 Transport System 运输体系
6.5 Investment and Bidding 投资和招标投标
6.6 Drainage Facilities 排水设施
6.7 Railway Control Center 铁路控制中心
6.8 Fire Protection 消防保护措施
6.9 Maintenance Station 维修站
6.10 Tunnel Customs 隧道海关
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Writing
Unit 7 Chicago Underground 芝加哥地底城
Teaching Guidance
7.1 Underground's Development Background 地下城的开发背景
7.2 An Example for Underground under Amsterdam's Canal System 阿姆斯特丹运河系统地下空间示例
7.3 Excavation of Various Layers of Geology 不良混合地质的开挖技术
7.4 Efective Technology for Excavating Stratum 挖掘岩层的高效技术
7.5 Access to the Underground without Disturbing the City Life Above 零干扰城市运行的施工通道
7.6 Underground Construction in Moscow 莫斯科的地下建设
7.7 Ventilation Technology for Underground Engineering 地下工程的通风技术
7.8 Advantages and Disadvantages of Living Underground 地下城的优势和劣势
7.9 Simulating the Day and Night Lighting System 模拟昼夜照明系统
7.10 Concerns to Live Underground 对住在地下城市的关注
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Writing
Unit 8 Hong Kong's Ocean Airport 香港海上机场
Teaching Guidance
8.1 The Busiest Airport in the World 全球最繁忙的机场
8.2 Large-scale Reclamation ＆ Land-making Projects by an Ancient Invention 大型填海造陆工程
8.3 The Greatest Challenge for Maritime Airports 海上机场的优选挑战
8.4 The Wind Shear Precaution by Radar and Light 雷达和光学技术预防风切
8.5 The Light Roof without Pillars to Support 没有柱子支撑的轻型屋顶
8.6 Luggage Handling System 行李处理系统
8.7 Wind Tunnel Tests 风洞试验
8.8 Flexible Connection between Roof ＆ Wall 屋顶和墙壁的柔性连接
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Writing
Unit 9 Engineering against Earthquakes 防震工程
Teaching Guidance
9.1 Learning from New Events ＆ Disasters 新知识来自新灾难
9.2 Taiwan Earthquake on September 12 台湾9.12大地震
9.3 Different Earthquake Damage Modes 地震破坏的不同模式
9.4 Earthquake Precautions in California 加利福尼亚的地震预防
9.5 Effective Seismic Measures for General Engineering 一般工程的有效抗震措施
9.6 Earthquake Resistance in High-tech Industry Building 高科技工程的尖端抗震技术
9.7 Seismic Engineering Science ＆ Technology in Future 未来地震工程的科技畅想
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Writing
Unit 10 Application of BIM in Shanghai Tower 上海中心大厦BIM技术应用
Teaching Guidance
10.1 What is BIM BIM简介
10.2 BIM throughout the Project Life-cycle 贯穿整个项目生命周期的BIM
10.3 Anticipated Future Potential BIM的预期未来潜力
10.4 Project Introduction of Shanghai Tower 上海中心大厦项目简介
10.5 The Challenge of Shanghai Tower Project 上海中心大厦项目面临的挑战
10.6 Overview of BIM Implementation BIM实施概述
10.7 Geometric Design of Shanghai Tower 上海中心大厦结构的几何设计
10.8 Comprehensive Pipeline Design in 3D Environment 三维环境下的综合管道设计
10.9 Use BlIM to Arrange the Construction Schedule 使用BIM安排施工进度
10.10 Use Models to Control Construction Quality 采用模型控制施工质量
Words and Expressions
Activities——Discussion，Speaking ＆ Writing
Unit 11 FIDIC Contract in Overseas Project Management FIDIC合同在海外项目管理的应用
11.1 Brief Introduction of FIDIC FIDIC 简介
11.2 Standard Forns and Applicability of FIDIC Contract 菲迪克合同的标准格式及其适用范围
11.3 Accurate Definition of FIDIC Contract Terminologies 菲迪克合同术语的准确释义
11.4 Documentary Management 文件管理
11.5 Time Bars under FIDIC Contract 非迪克合同条件下的时间节点问题
11.6 Contractor Shall Assume the Primary Liability for Delay 工期延误时承包商（施工方）的主要责任
Words and Expressions
Further Reading
Raacding Malerial 1：Working Together to Deliver a Brighter Future for Beit and RoadCooperation 齐心开创共建“一带一路”美好未来
Reading Material 2：CSCEC Works to Expand a Happy Living Environment 中国建筑，拓展幸福空间
Appendixes，References ＆ Acknowledgements
附录，参考文献和致谢
Appendix 1：Reference Translation for Parts of Paragraphs
附录1：精彩段落参考译文
Appendix 2：Common Terms in Civil Engineering
附录2：土木工程常用术语
Appendix 3：Network Resource
附录3：网络资源
References 参考文献
Acknowledgements 致谢