Methods and Techniques in Urban Engineering

A series of urban problems such as dwelling deficit, infrastructureproblems, inefficient services, environmental pollution, etc. can be observed in many countries. Urban Engineering searches solutions for these problems using a conjoined system of planning, management and technology.A great deal of research is devoted to application of instruments, methodologies and tools formonitoring and acquisition of data, based on the factual experience and computationalmodeling. The objective of the book was to present works related to urban automation, geographic information systems (GIS), analysis, monitoring and management of urban noise, floods and transports, information technology applied to the cities, tools for urban simulation, social monitoringand control of urban policies, sustainability, etc., demonstrating methods and techniques applied in Urban Engineering.Considering all the interesting information presented, the book can offer some aid in creating new research, as well as incite the interest of people for this area of study, since Urban Engineering is fundamental for city development.