Following the formats recommended by the Professional Communications: a handbook for civil engineers (ASCE), here are some examples of how to reference sources:
In-text citation with two authors:
Average root-zone salinity has been stated to be an approximate indicator of crop growth in irrigated areas (van Genuchten and Hoffmann, 1984).
List of references:
Books:
Gann, D. M. (2000). Building innovation: Complex constructs in a changing world. American Society of Civil Engineers (Thomas Telford, Ltd.).
Merritt, F. S., and Ricketts, J. T. (eds.) (2000). Building design and construction hand-book, 6th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York.
Journal papers:
Kholmyansky, M. M. (2002). "Mechanical resistance of steel fiber reinforced concrete to axial load." Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 14(4), 311-319.
Dutta, A., and Mander, J. B. (2001). "Energy based methodology for ductile design of concrete columns." Journal of Structural Engineering, 127(12), 1374-1381.
Electronic resources:
Wu, F., and Chang, F.-K (2001). "A built-in active sensing diagnostic system for civil infrastructure." Proceedings of SPIE—The International Society for Optical Engineering, Smart Systems for Bridges, Structures, and Highways-Smart Systems, Structures and Materials, March 5-7,2001, Newport Beach, Calif., 4330,27-35. Retrieved September 18,2002, from Compendex database.
Berg, T. W. (2002). Fiber Reinforced Concrete. Retrieved August 30, 2002, from http://www.retailsource.com/information/fiber_rc/fiber_rc.html.
For additional examples, read Chapter 14 of the above title.
