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Book SynopsisDie Theorie des Spannbetonträgers wird in diesem Lehrbuch auf der Grundlage der maßgebenden Gesetze der Technischen Mechanik mathematisch streng dargestellt, um das Verständnis für die z.T. verwickelten Zusammenhänge und die erforderlichen rechnerischen Nachweise, die dem Spannbeton eigen sind, zu vermitteln. Der Inhalt erhebt Anspruch auf verhältnismäßig allgemeine Gültigkeit und nimmt daher auf keine bestimmten Regelwerke oder Bestimmungen Bezug. Zahlenmäßig durchgerechnete Beispiele sind nicht aufgenommen worden, da in der Praxis elektronische Rechenprogramme Anwendung finden. Um den Rahmen des Buches nicht zu sprengen, wurde auf Beschreibungen von Spannverfahren und konstruktive Regeln verzichtet. Begriffe und Formelzeichen orientieren sich an den eingeführten Bezeichnungen.Table of ContentsI Einleitende Betrachtungen.- A Allgemeines über Träger.- B Grundsätzliches über Stahlbeton und Spannbeton.- C Spannungszustände in Querschnitten.- D Anforderungen an die Berechnung von Spannbetonträgern.- II Spannungen im Gebrauchszustand.- A Spannungen im Zustand I.- 1 Längsspannungen.- 2 Gleichgewicht am Trägerelement.- 3 Schubspannungen im ungerissenen Querschnitt.- 3.1 Allgemeine Gesetzmäßigkeiten.- 3.2 Träger mit veränderlicher Höhe.- 4 Hauptspannungen.- 5 Spannungszustände im unbelasteten Träger.- 5.1 Betrachtung des Betonquerschnitts.- 5.2 Betrachtung des Verbundquerschnitts.- 5.3 Formeln für die Steifigkeitswerte.- 5.4 Formeln für Träger mit einem Stahlstrang.- B Spannungen im Zustand II.- 6 Längsspannungen im Zustand II.- 6.1 Wirksamer Querschnitt, Systemlinie.- 6.2 Dehnungsbeziehungen.- 6.3 Spannungsresultierende.- 6.4 Äquivalenz von Schnittgrößen und Spannungsresultierenden.- 6.5 Spannungsermittlung für einfache Biegung.- 6.6 Strenge Berechnung der Spannungen infolge Biegemoment und Längskraft.- 6.7 Näherungsberechnung der Spannungen infolge Biegemoment und Längskraft.- III Statische Wirkung der Spanngliedkräfte.- A Seilwirkung des Spannglieds.- 9 Gleichgewicht am Spannglied.- 10 Einfluß der Reibung beim Spannen des Spannglieds.- 11 Maßnahmen zur Minderung des Einflusses der Reibung.- 12 Mittelwert der Spanngliedkraft.- 13 Wirkung der Spanngliedkraft auf das Betontragwerk.- 14 Umlenkung geradlinig geführter Spannglieder.- B Ermittlung von Schnittgrößen.- 15 Vorspannkraft und Spannkraft beim Spannvorgang.- 16 Schnittgrößen infolge Spannkraft.- 16.1 Statisch bestimmte Lagerung des Trägers.- 16.2 Statisch unbestimmte Lagerung des Trägers.- 17 Konkordante Spanngliedführung.- 18 Beanspruchung des Spannglieds durch äußere Kräfte.- 19 Dekompressionskraft.- 20 Näherungsformel zur Ermittlung der Spanngliedkraft infolge äußerer Lasten.- C Spannkraft und Spannweg beim Spannen gegen den erhärteten Beton.- 21 Spannkraft und Spannweg bei einem Spannglied.- 22 Spannkräfte und Spannwege bei mehreren Spanngliedern.- IV Formänderungen und Formänderungseinflüsse.- A Rheologische Betrachtungen.- 23 Spannungsdehnungsgesetz des Betons.- 24 Dehnungen bei konstanter Spannung, Relaxation.- 25 Allgemeine Ermittlung des Alterungsbeiwerts.- 26 Stahlrelaxation.- B Besonderheiten des Formänderungsverhaltens von Trägern.- 27 Berechnung von Formänderungsgrößen.- 28 Einfluß des Kriechens auf statische Systeme.- 28.1 Einfluß des Kriechens auf statisch Überzählige.- 28.2 Einfluß des Kriechens bei Änderung des statischen Systems.- C Spannkraftverluste durch Formänderungseinflüsse.- 29 Spannkraftverluste bei Vorspannung mit Verbund.- 29.1 Allgemeine Ansätze.- 29.2 Spannkraftverluste bei Vorspannung mit sofortigem Verbund.- 29.2.1 Zwei Stahlstränge mit sofortigem Verbund.- 29.2.2 Ein Stahlstrang mit sofortigem Verbund.- 29.3 Spannkraftverluste bei Vorspannung mit nachträglichem Verbund.- 29.3.1 Zwei Stahlstränge mit nachträglichem Verbund.- 29.3.2 Ein Stahlstrang mit nachträglichem Verbund.- 30 Spannkraftverluste bei Vorspannung ohne Verbund.- 31 Einfluß der Spannkraftverluste auf Schnittgrößen.- V Grenzzustände.- A Grenzzustand der Gebrauchsfähigkeit.- 32 Die Rißbreite im Beton als maßgebendes Kriterium.- 33 Beanspruchungskonzept.- 34 Formeln zur Beschränkung der Rißbreiten.- B Grenzzustand der Tragfähigkeit.- 35 Sicherheitskonzept.- 36 Schnittgrößen infolge Lasten.- 37 Zwangsschnittgrößen.- 38 Nachweis der Grenztragfähigkeit beim Vorhandensein von Verbund für Biegemomente und Längskräfte.- 38.1 Einwirkende Schnittgrößen.- 38.2 Stahldehnungen.- 38.3 Spannungsresultierende.- 38.4 Äquivalenz der Schnittgrößen und der Spannungsresultierenden.- 38.5 Nachweisverfahren.- 38.5.1 Allgemeines Verfahren.- 38.5.2 Näherungsverfahren.- 39 Nachweis der Grenztragfähigkeit bei Vorspannung ohne Verbund für Biegemomente und Längskräfte.- 39.1 Einwirkende Schnittgrößen.- 39.2 Stahlspannungen.- 39.3 Nachweisverfahren.- 40 Beanspruchung durch Schubspannungen.- 40.1 Einwirkende Schnittgrößen.- 40.2 Ermittlung der Schubspannungen.- 40.3 Kräfte, Spannungen und Bewehrung in Zone a.- 40.4 Bemessung der Schubbewehrung in Zone b.- C Verbund zwischen Spannglied und Beton.- 41 Allgemeines über Verbundspannungen.- 42 Nachweis der Verbundspannungen.- Schrifttum.

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Book SynopsisSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS WITH THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD Linear Statics Volume 1 : The Basis and Solids Eugenio Oñate The two volumes of this book cover most of the theoretical and computational aspects of the linear static analysis of structures with the Finite Element Method (FEM). The content of the book is based on the lecture notes of a basic course on Structural Analysis with the FEM taught by the author at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain for the last 30 years. Volume1 presents the basis of the FEM for structural analysis and a detailed description of the finite element formulation for axially loaded bars, plane elasticity problems, axisymmetric solids and general three dimensional solids. Each chapter describes the background theory for each structural model considered, details of the finite element formulation and guidelines for the application to structural engineering problems. The book includes a chapter on miscellaneous topics such as treatment of inclined supports, elastic foundations, stress smoothing, error estimation and adaptive mesh refinement techniques, among others. The text concludes with a chapter on the mesh generation and visualization of FEM results. The book will be useful for students approaching the finite element analysis of structures for the first time, as well as for practising engineers interested in the details of the formulation and performance of the different finite elements for practical structural analysis. STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS WITH THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD Linear Statics Volume 2: Beams, Plates and Shells Eugenio Oñate The two volumes of this book cover most of the theoretical and computational aspects of the linear static analysis of structures with the Finite Element Method (FEM).The content of the book is based on the lecture notes of a basic course on Structural Analysis with the FEM taught by the author at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain for the last 30 years. Volume 2 presents a detailed description of the finite element formulation for analysis of slender and thick beams, thin and thick plates, folded plate structures, axisymmetric shells, general curved shells, prismatic structures and three dimensional beams. Each chapter describes the background theory for each structural model considered, details of the finite element formulation and guidelines for the application to structural engineering problems Emphasis is put on the treatment of structures with layered composite materials. The book will be useful for students approaching the finite element analysis of beam, plate and shell structures for the first time, as well as for practising engineers interested in the details of the formulation and performance of the different finite elements for practical structural analysis. Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: “This work, which emphasizes FEA fundamentals and its application in linear structural problems, is the exact book for this audience. … The concise summary presented in the ‘concluding remarks’ section in each chapter is very helpful and valuable. … Summing Up: Highly recommended. Academic, two-year technical, and professional readers, all levels.” (X. Le, Choice, Vol. 47 (8), April, 2010) “This two-volume book presents the results of the author’s experience in teaching and research on the finite element method (FEM). The content of the book develops the theory and practical implementation of the FEM for application to linear structural problems. In the first volume, the FEM is described to solve linear elastic problems for solids. … The style of presentation allows the reader to fully comprehend the fundamental steps in a finite element solution process.” (Ján Sládek, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1168, 2009)Table of Contentsto the Finite Element Method for Structural Analysis.- 1D Finite Elements for Axially Loaded Rods.- Advanced Rod Elements and Requirements for the Numerical Solution.- 2D Solids. Linear Triangular and Rectangular Elements.- Higher Order 2D Solid Elements. Shape Functions and Analytical Computation of Integrals.- Isoparametric 2D Solid Elements. Numerical Integration and Applications.- Axisymmetric Solids.- Three Dimensional Solids.- Miscellaneous: Inclined Supports, Displacement Constrains, Error Estimation, Mesh Adaptivity Etc..- Generation of Analysis Data and Visualization of Numerical Results.- Learning to Program the Fem with Matlab and Gid.

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Book SynopsisAmong different approaches that can be considered for concrete rehabilitation, bonded overlays are often the most economical alternative. The primary purpose of overlays is to extend the life of the candidate structures, either by restoring the quality and integrity of the surface and/or the re-establishing or improving the load-carrying capacity. Nevertheless, the durability of bonded overlay systems still draws concerns in the technical community because of bond sustainability problems encountered in a number of cases. At this time, there is still no accepted design approach or methodology that can warrant the practitioner a successful outcome of the repair. This State-of-Art report summarizes the findings with respect to all aspects involved in the overlaying process.Table of ContentsTC 193-RLS – Technical Committee Members; Foreword; 1 Introduction, by J.-L. Granju, B. Bissonnette and L. Courard; 1.1 Introduction; 2 Overlay Design Process, by D.W. Fowler and M. Treviño; 2.1 Purpose of Overlays; 2.2 Materials Selection; 2.2.1 Slabs on Grade/Pavements; 2.2.2 Structural Slabs and Decks; 2.3 Joints; 2.3.1 Slabs on Grade/Pavements; 2.3.2 Structural Slabs and Decks; 2.4 Construction Procedures; 2.4.1 Steel Placement; 2.4.2 Environmental Effects; 2.4.3 Curing; 2.5 The BCO Process; 2.6 Project Selection; 2.6.1 Design; 2.6.2 Construction; 2.6.3 Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC); 2.7 Conclusions; References; 3 Condition Evaluation of the Existing Structure Prior to Overlay, by L. Courard, M. Treviño and B. Bissonnette; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Assessment of Pavement/Substrate Base; 3.2.1 Principles of Evaluation; 3.2.2 Condition Survey of Distress; 3.2.3 Test Methods for Pavement/Substrate Base; 3.3 Assessment of Structural Slab/Deck/Support; 3.3.1 Introduction; 3.3.2 Condition Survey of Distress; 3.3.3 Structural Evaluation; 3.3.4 Material Evaluation; 3.3.5 Test Methods and Procedures; 3.3.6 Methods for the Determination of Superficial Porosity; 3.4 Feasibility Analysis; References; 4 Bond, by J. Silfwerbrand, H. Beushausen and L. Courard; 4.1 Classification of Bond 4.2 Definition of Bond Strength 4.3 Fundamental Bond Mechanisms; 4.4 Factors Affecting Bond; 4.4.1 Concrete Properties; 4.4.2 Removal of Deteriorated Concrete; 4.4.3 Concrete Removal behind Rebars, Rebar Cleaning, and Rebar Replacement; 4.4.4 Cleaning after Concrete Removal; 4.4.5 Surface Properties; 4.4.6 Surface Preparation; 4.4.7 Bonding Agents; 4.4.8 Mechanical Devices Crossing the Interface; 4.4.9 Concrete Placement; 4.4.10 Concrete Curing; 4.4.11 Short-term Bond Properties; 4.4.12 Long-term Bond Properties; 4.4.13 Traffic Vibrations; 4.5 Test Methods; 4.5.1 General; 4.5.2 Shear Test Methods; 4.5.3 Comparisons between Tensile Bond Strength and Shear Bond Strength; 4.6 Evaluation; 4.7 Design Strength Values; 4.8 Performance Requirements; References; 5 Structural Behaviour, by E. Denarié, J. Silfwerbrand and H. Beushausen; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Actions; 5.3 Performance of Composite Structures; 5.4 Different Forms of Restraint and Effect of Joints; 5.5 Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Structures with Cementitious Materials of Different Ages; 5.5.1 Overview of Existing Analytical Models; 5.5.2 Normal Stresses Due to Differential Shrinkage in Composite Beams with Complete Bond; 5.5.3 Shear Stresses Due to Differential Shrinkage in Composite Beams; 5.5.4 Normal and Shear Stresses Due to Differential Shrinkage in Composite Beams with Incomplete Bond; 5.6 Experimental Tests; 5.6.1 Swedish Tests on Mechanically Loaded Concrete Beams; 5.6.2 Swedish Tests on Concrete Beams Subjected to Differential Shrinkage; 5.6.3 Swedish Tests on Concrete Slabs; 5.6.4 Tests at EPFL on Composite Beams with Normal Concretes of Different Ages; 5.6.5 Other Tests; 5.7 On Restrained Shrinkage Set-ups; 5.8 Numerical Modelling; 5.9 Conclusions; 5.10 Outlook for Future Research; References; 6 Debonding, by A. Turatsinze, H. Beushausen, R. Gagné, J.-L. Granju, J. Silfwerbrand and R. Walter; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Impact of Debonding; 6.3 Brief Summary of Debonding; 6.4 Methods for Monitoring Debonding; 6.4.1 Non-destructiveMethods; 6.4.2 Semi-destructive Methods; 6.4.3 Laboratory Tests; 6.5 Debonding Mechanism; 6.6 Debonding Modeling; 6.7 Role of Reinforcement of Overlays; 6.7.1 In Situ Findings; 6.7.2 Need to Distinguish between “First Monotonic Loading” and “Shrinkage-Pre-cracking Plus Fatigue”; 6.8 Crack Propagation and Crack Opening; 6.8.1 First Monotonic Loading; 6.8.2 Shrinkage-Pre-Cracking and Fatigue Loading; 6.9 Special Overlays; 6.9.1 Stang andWalter’s Results [11, 64, 65]; 6.9.2 Anchoring of the Overlay; 6.10 Boundaries and Joints of the Overlays; 6.10.1 Boundaries and Full Depth Joints; 6.10.2 Sawn Joints; 6.11 Conclusion; References; 7 Design, by M. Treviño, J.-L. Granju, H. Beushausen, A. Chabot, H. Mihashi and J. Silfwerbrand; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Design for Sufficient Strength; 7.2.1 Overview; 7.2.2 Design Concepts; 7.2.3 Current Overlay Design Procedures; 7.2.4 Reinforcement Design of Overlaid Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements (CRCP); 7.2.5 BCO Design Procedures in Other Countries; 7.2.6 Summary and Conclusions; 7.3 Design to Prevent Debonding; 7.3.1 Introduction; 7.3.2 USA Recommendations; 7.3.3 European Requirements; 7.3.4 Japanese Requirements; 7.3.5 Swedish Practice; 7.3.6 Expected Design Shear Strength; 7.4 Conclusion; References; 8 Practice and Quality Assurance, by M. Vaysburd, B. Bissonnette and R. Morin; 8.1 Scope and Definitions; 8.2 Importance of Substrate Surface Preparation; 8.2.1 General; 8.2.2 Safety; 8.3 Concrete Removal; 8.3.1 General; 8.3.2 Removal Methods; 8.3.3 Advantages and Limitations of Concrete Removal Methods; 8.4 Substrate Surface Preparation; 8.4.1 General; 8.4.2 Pre-Overlay Repairs; 8.4.3 Surface; 8.4.4 Moisture Conditioning of the Substrate Prior to Overlay/Repair; 8.4.5 Maintenance of the Prepared Substrate; 8.4.6 Quality Control of Surface Preparation; 8.5 Application; 8.5.1 General; 8.5.2 Workmanship; 8.5.3 Basic Requirement; 8.5.4 Repair Placement; 8.5.5 Consolidation; 8.5.6 Surface Finishing; 8.5.7 Curing; 8.6 Quality Assurance/Construction Inspection; 8.6.1 Scarification and Removal of Unsound Concrete; 8.6.2 Substrate Preparation; 8.6.3 Placement and Consolidation; References; 9 Maintenance and Repair of Overlays, by D.W. Fowler; 9.1 Types and Causes of Distress; 9.2 Evaluation of Damage; 9.3 Repair Methods; 9.3.1 Cracks; 9.3.2 Delaminated Concrete; 9.3.3 Spalls; 9.4 Conclusions; 10 Conclusion, by B. Bissonnette, L. Courard and J.-L. Granju.

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Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on research and practical issues linked to Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete. The main subjects are geology of clays, hydration and performance of blended system with calcined clays, alkali activated binders, economic and environmental impacts of the use of calcined clays in cement based materials.Topics addressed in this book include the influence of processing on reactivity of calcined clays, influence of clay mineralogy on reactivity, geology of clay deposits, Portland-calcined clay systems, hydration, durability, performance, Portland-calcined clay-limestone systems, hydration, durability, performance, calcined clay-alkali systems, life cycle analysis, economics and environmental impact of use of calcined clays in cement and concrete and field applications.This book compiles the different contributions of the 1st International Conference on Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete, which took place in Lausanne, Switzerland, June, 23-25, 2015.The papers present the latest research in their field. It contains nearly 80 papers and abstracts.Overall, this work gives a broad view of research on calcined clays in the field of construction and will stimulate further research into calcined clays for sustainable concrete.Table of ContentsPART I.- Sulphate and ASR resistance of concrete made with calcined clay blended cements.- The influence of metakaolin on limestone reactivity in cementitious materials.- Sustainable secondary resources from Brazilian kaolin deposits for the production of calcined clays.- Carbonation of blended binders containing metakaolin.- Service Life and Environmental Impact due to Repairs by Metakaolin Concrete after Chloride Attack.- Properties of Calcined Lias Delta clay - technological effects, physical characteristics and reactivity in cement.- Alternative binders based on lime and calcined clay.- Optimization of cements with calcined clays as supplementary cementitious materials.- Feasibility of Calcined Marl as an Alternative Pozzolanic Material.- From ancient to modern sustainable concrete.- Pozzolanicity of calcined clay.- Research on properties of MK -CFBCA mineral admixtures.- Optimization of alkali activated Portland cement – calcined clay blends based on phase assemblage in the Na2O – CaO – Al2O3 – SiO2 – H2O system.- Phase assemblages in hydrated Portland cement, calcined clay and limestone blends from solid-state 27Al and 29SI MAS NMR, XRD, and thermodynamic modeling.- Heated Montmorillonite: Structure, Reactivity, and Dissolution.- Reactivity of heated kaolinite from a combination of solid state NMR and chemical methods.- Durability of Portland cement blends including calcined clay and limestone: interactions with sulfate, chloride and carbonate ions.- Thermodynamic Modeling of Portland Cement – Metakaolin – Limestone Blends.- The impact of VMA on the rheology, thixotropy and robustness of self-compacting mortars.- Calcined Coal Gangue and Clay Shale for Cementitious Materials without Clinker.- Red ceramic wastes: A calcined clay pozzolan.- Assessment of sustainability of low carbon cement in Cuba. Cement pilot production and prospective case.- Ternary blended cement with limestone filler and kaolinitic calcined clay.- Blended cements with kaolinitic calcined clays: study of the immobilization of Cr(VI).- The efficacy of calcined clays on mitigating alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in mortar and its influence on microstructure.- Influence of MK-based Admixtures on the Early Hydration, Pore Structure and Compressive Strength of Steam Curing Mortars.- Design and preparation of metakaolin-based mineral admixture and its effects on the durability of concrete.- Reactivity and microstructure of calcined marl as supplementary Cementitious material.- Assessing the synergistic effect of Limestone and Metakaolin.- Study on influence of limestone powder on the fresh and hardened properties of early age metakaolin based geopolymer.- Evaluation of the permeation properties of concrete added with a petrochemical industry waste.- Calcined illitic clays as Portland cement replacements.- Low carbon cement: durability performance assessment with laboratory and site tests.- Influence of the manufacturing process on the performance of low clinker, calcined clay, limestone, Portland cement.- Assessment of sustainability of low carbon cement in Cuba. Cement pilot production and prospective case.- Development of Room Temperature Curing Geopolymer from Calcined Water-Treatment-Sludge and Rice Husk Ash.- Characterising the reaction of metakaolin in an alkaline environment by XPS, and time- and spatially-resolved FTIR spectroscopy.- From a view of alkali solution: Alkali concentration to determine hydration process of alkali activating metakaolin.- What happens to 5 year old metakaolin geopolymers: the effect of alkali cation.- Development and introduction of a low clinker, low carbon, ternary blend cement in Cuba.- Influence of calcination temperature in the Pozzolanic reactivity of a low grade kaolinitic clay.- Pozzolanic reactivity of low grade kaolinitic clays: influence of mineralogical composition.- Industrial manufacture of a low-clinker blended cement using low-grade calcined clays and limestone as SCM: the Cuban experience.- Development of Low Cost Geopolymer from Calcined Sedimentary Clay.- Hydrothermal synthesis products of CaO metakaolin H2O system at 90°C.- Reactivity of calcined clay in alite-calcium sulfoaluminate cement hydration.- Primary kaolin waste as pozzolanic material in dry concrete: mechanical properties and resistance to attack by sulphates.- The influence of cavitation treatment on amorphization of kaolinite in the dispersion of the “kaolin ─ Na2OnSiO2mH2O ─ NAOH ─ H2O” composition.- Role of metakaolin on lowering pН of the alkali activated cement concrete in barrier application.- The role of calcined clay cement vis à vis construction practices in India and their effects on sustainability.- Test ing of suitability of supplementary materials mixed in ternary cements.- Compatibility of superplasticizers with limestone- metakaolin blended cementitious system.- Field application of limestone-calcined clay cement in India.- Raw material mapping in selected areas of Rajasthan and west Bengal and their suitability for use in low carbon cement production.- Suitability of raw materials in Gujarat for production of low carbon cement.- Effects of metakaolin on nanomechanical properties of cement paste.- Meta-kaolin for High Performance Concrete.- Clay activation and color modification in reducing calcination process: development in lab and industrial scale.- Experimental study on evolution of pore structure of cementitious pastes using different techniques.- Various durability aspects of calcined Kaolin-blended Portland cement pastes and concretes.- Economic implications of Limestone Clinker Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) in India.- Fresh and mechanical properties of high strength self compacting concrete using metakaolin.- Effective clinker replacement using SCM in low clinker cements.- Durability characteristics of sustainable low clinker cements: a review.- Calcined shale as low cost supplementary cementitious material.- Development of a new Rapid, relevant and reliable (r3) testing method to evaluate the pozzolanic reactivity of calcined clays.- Investigation of ternary mixes made of clinker limestone and Slag or metakaolin: importance of reactive alumina & silica content.- Using of Libyan calcined clay in Concrete.- PART II.- Physical, mineralogical and chemical characterization of Venezuelan Kaolins for use as calcined clays in cement and concrete.- Pozzolanic potential of the calcined clay-lime system.- Effect of metakaolin on the drying shrinkage behaviour of Portland cement pastes.- BIND-AMOR: Reuse of dredged sediments as supplementary cementitious materials.- Influence of mineral impurities on the pozzolanic reactivity of metakaolin.- Fresh properties of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) pastes.- Alkali silica reaction mitigating properties of ternary blended cement with calcined clay and limestone.- Autogenous shrinkage of limestone and calcined clay cements.- Sustainable Benefits of a Low Carbon Cement Based Building.- CO2 Abatement During Production of Low Carbon Cement.- Role of Blended Cement in Reducing Energy Consumption.- Investigation of sulphate attack on limestone-calcined clay cement mortars.- Experimental study of the flow behaviour of superplasticized pastes with cement-calcined clay-limestone blends.- Hydration Properties of cement pastes with recycled demolition waste from clay bricks and concrete.- Calcined natural clays: Performance evaluation as cementitious material.- Rheology of limestone calcined clays cement pastes. A comparative approach with pure Portland cement pastes.- Chloride-Induced Corrosion Rates of Steel Embedded in Mortar with Ordinary Portland and Limestone Calcined Clay Cements (OPC and LC3).

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Book SynopsisThe effects of friction coefficients on the performance behavior of triple friction pendulum base bearings.- Numerical simulation on impact resistant behavior of conventional rockfall protection fence.- Experimental Performance of RWS Connections with Circular Openings.- Numerical simulation on required anchoring depth of steel post for high rockfall protection fence placed on concrete retaining wall under impact loading,- Dynamic Response and Reliability Analysis of High-Pile Wharf under Ship Impact Load.

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Book SynopsisStaging and Chronology of Archaeological Cultures in the Nenjiang River Basin.- Staging and Chronology of Archaeological Cultures in the Liaoxi Mountainous Region.- Staging and Chronology of Archaeological Cultures in the Liaoxi Plain.- Staging and Chronology of Archaeological Cultures in South Liaodong.- Staging and Chronology of Archaeological Cultures in North Liaodong.- Six Staging and Chronology of Archaeological Cultures in the West Songhua River Basin.- Staging and Chronology of Archaeological Cultures in the Tumen River Basin.- Northeast China during the Xia to Warring States Period: A Temporal and Spatial Framework of the Archaeological Cultures.- Pedigree Relations between Archaeological Cultures in the Northeast from Xia to Warring States Period.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Developing a Network Model 3. Precedence Diagrams 4. Determining Activity Durations 5. Time in Contract Provisions 6. Resource Allocation and Resource Leveling 7. Money and Network Schedules 8. Project Monitoring and Control 9. Computer Scheduling 10. Earned Value: A Means for Integrating Costs and Schedule 11. The Impact of Scheduling Decisions on Productivity 12. CPM In Dispute Resolution and Litigation 13. Short-Interval Schedules 14. Linear Scheduling 15. PERT: Program Evaluation and Review Technique 16. Arrow Diagrams REFERENCES ADDITIONAL REFERENCES INDEX

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Book SynopsisLife-Cycle Civil Engineering: Innovation, Theory and Practice contains the lectures and papers presented at IALCCE2020, the Seventh International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, held in Shanghai, China, October 27-30, 2020. It consists of a book of extended abstracts and a multimedia device containing the full papers of 230 contributions, including the Fazlur R. Khan lecture, eight keynote lectures, and 221 technical papers from all over the world. All major aspects of life-cycle engineering are addressed, with special emphasis on life-cycle design, assessment, maintenance and management of structures and infrastructure systems under various deterioration mechanisms due to various environmental hazards.It is expected that the proceedings of IALCCE2020 will serve as a valuable reference to anyone interested in life-cycle of civil infrastructure systems, including students, researchers, engineers and practitioners from all areas of engineering and industry.Table of ContentsPreface. Sponsors. Symposium organization. Acknowledgements. Fazlur R. Khan LectureKeynote Lectures. Mini-Symposia. MS1: Life-cycle performance assessment of civil engineering systems. MS2: Vibration-based structural health monitoring, damage identification and residual lifetime estimation. MS3: Time-dependent reliability of reinforced concrete structures. MS4: Risk and resilience-informed structural design and management under multiple hazards in a life-cycle context. MS5: Life-cycle engineering for water infrastructures. MS6: Study and advancement on life-cycle performance of steel-concrete composite structures. MS7: Value protection of built environment. MS8: Modelling and assessment of existing concrete structures. MS9: Structural health monitoring for performance assessment: Theory and applications. MS10: Advances in understanding transport-related phenomena in cement-based materials. MS11: Innovations and applications of composite member/material on life-cycle bridge maintenance and rehabilitation. MS12: Life-cycle performance of timber and timber-hybrid structures. MS13: Innovative inspection (monitoring), evaluation and strengthening technique for existing bridges. Special Sessions. SS1: Design, disaster prevention and repair for the life-cycle of rapid construction bridges. SS2: Distributed fiber optic sensing for geoengineering monitoring. S3: Life-cycle performance of structural interfaces in repair and strengthening applications. SS4: Incorporating natural hazards in the life-cycle analysis of civil infrastructure. SS5: Time-dependent reliability assessment of deteriorating infrastructure systems. SS6: Planning risk reducing interventions on infrastructure networks. SS7: Rehabilitation and renovation of steel bridges. SS8: Innovative multilevel strategies for improving structural assessment and lifetime prediction of concrete structures. SS9: Strengthening infrastructure risk management. SS10: High performance materials in bridge engineering. SS11: Life-cycle redundancy, robustness and resilience indicators for aging structural systems under multiple hazards. SS12: Real-world applications of novel structural health monitoring technologies. SS13: Condition assessment indices in the life cycle of structures. SS14: Life cycle performance of hydraulic engineering. SS15: Life cycle civil engineering: Decarbonization and digitalization. SS16: Advances in state of the art, of the practice and code implementations, in assessment, simulation, and retrofit of aged infrastructures. SS17: Tunnel life-cycle management and application. SS18: Vulnerability of infrastructural under extreme and multi-hazard. General Session.

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Book SynopsisFrom its creation in January 2012, The Scarcity and Creativity Studio has developed a teaching method which reaffirms a commitment to architecture as a service to society, questions the idea of the individual creator in favour of collaborative design, and challenges the traditional master-student relationship. This book documents the projects and, in so doing, explains the practices and pedagogic methods which the studio has developed in relation to architecture education in general and design build education in particular. Aimed at students, teachers, and professionals who are exploring the possibilities of design build, the 16 built projects are fully documented in text, drawings, and photos and can be used as both inspiration and references. Projects are based in Norway, Finland, Chile, Ecuador (GalÃpagos), Kenya, South Africa, China, Argentina, and Lebanon.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Foreword, Karl Otto Ellefsen Introduction PART I 1. Principles 2. Practice PART II 3. Social Architecture 3.1. Eco Moyo Education Centre 3.2. Pumanque Community Centre 3.3. La Casa de la Mujer y la Diversidad 4. Testing Development Strategies 4.1. Public Space on Sørenga Bridge 4.2. New Rural Settlement Patterns in Nes 5. Collaboration and Communication, Social Skills 5.1. The Open City or Ciudad Abierta 5.2. Collaborating with Tianjin University, UED Magazine, and China Building Center 6. The Locality 6.1. The Bands, Sauna and Outdoor Facilities 6.2. The Wave, Public Performance Space 6.3. 2 x 2, Bathing Platform 7. When Things Go Wrong, Unpredictability, Serendipity, and Zemblanity 7.1. Flying Compression, Outdoor Eating Area 7.2. Galapagos, Scout’s Centre and Beach Shade Shelter 7.3. WolfHorse, Nomadic Art Space 7.4. SALT, Cultural Centre 7.5. Bourj al Shamali Refugee Camp, Public Space 7.6. Gratton School, Classrooms Index

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Book SynopsisManagement of Off-highway Plant and Equipment provides a working knowledge of plant management for today's engineers, managers and students, and explains concisely and clearly the factors to be considered during investment in, and management of, construction equipment. It compares the cost of leasing with those of purchase, discusses ways of achieving optimum economic usage of plant, and covers issues of health and safety, licensing and the logistics of maintenance.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. 1. Equipment Policy. 2. Hire and Rental of Equipment. 3. Organisation of Hire Companies and Departments. 4. Types of Equipment. 5. Plant Operative Training and Education. 6. Economic Comparison of Equipment Alternatives. 7. Equipment Profitability. 8. Equipment Acquisition. 9. Systematic Selection of Equipment 10. Calculation of a Hire Rate. 11. Maintenance of Equipment. 12. Health and Safety at Work. 13. Insurance and Licensing Legalities. 14. Plant Planning and Programming. 15. Budgetary Control and Costing. 16. Cash Flow. 17. Financial Management. 18. Use of Computers in Management of Construction Equipment. 19. Overseas Operations. 20. New Developments in Plant Telemetry. Index.

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Book SynopsisTraditionally the process of design has concentrated on the construction phase itself, with the primary objective being to optimise efficiency and minimise costs during development and construction. With the move towards a more sustainable development comes the need for this short-term approach to be expanded to encompass the entire service life of the structure. This book describes how to optimise the service life of structures, through an optimum integrated life cycle design process. Sustainability and material performance issues are detailed. Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures provides a comprehensive account of this rapidly emerging field. It is essential reading for civil and structural engineers, designers, architects, contractors, and clients.Table of ContentsContents. Preface. Introduction. 1. Framework of Integrated Life Cycle Design. 2. Design Process. 3. Design Methods. 4. Specific Descriptions. 5. Conclusions and Research Needs. Appendices

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Book SynopsisIn an era of new, composite materials and high-strength concrete, and with an increasing demand for sustainable building technologies, the importance of the role of steel in construction is being challenged.. Nonetheless, steel can successfully be used to refurbish and retrofit historical buildings, as well as being a material of choice for new building structures. Steel can effectively be combined with a variety of other materials to obtain structures which are characterized by a high-performance response under different types of static and dynamic activity. The proceedings contains nine keynote lectures from international experts, and is further divided into five sections: calculation models and methods; studies and advances in design codes; steel and mixed building technology; steel under exceptional actions; and steel in remarkable constructions and refurbishment.Table of ContentsPrefaceOrganizationKeynote papersCalculation models and methodsStudies and advances in design codesSteel and mixed building technologySteel under exceptional actionsSteel in remarkable constructions and refurbishmentAuthor index

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Book SynopsisThe task of structuring information on built environment has presented challenges to the research community, software developers and the industry for the last 20 years. Recent work has taken advantage of Web and industry standards such as XML, OWL, IFC and STEP. Another important technology for the fragmented AEC industry is digital communication. Wired or wireless, it brings together architects, engineers and construction site workers, enabling them to exchange information, communicate and work together. Virtual enterprise organization structures, involving mobile teams over distance, are highly compatible with the needs of the construction industry.Table of ContentsKeynote PapersWorkshop: R & D strategies for ICT in constructionProcess modelling and management Building information modelling and interoperabilitySupporting model-based cooperationDistributed web and grid systems and servicesMobile computingContext aware building automation servicesEcology, sustainability and environmental managementeBusiness in design, construction and supply chain managementeRegulationseLearningICT indicators, adoption and evaluationCase studies, best practice and lessons learned

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Book SynopsisBuildings influence people. They account for one third of energy consumption across the globe and represent an annual capital expenditure of 7%-10% of GNP in industrialized countries. Their lifetime operation costs can exceed capital investment. Building Engineering aims to make buildings more efficient, safe and economical. One branch of this discipline, Building Physics/Science, has gained prominence, with a heightened awareness of such phenomena as sick buildings, the energy crisis and sustainability, and considering the performance of buildings in terms of climatic loads and indoor conditions. The book reflects the advanced level and high quality of research which Building Engineering, and Building Physics/Science in particular, have reached at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It will be a valuable resource to: engineers, architects, building scientists, consultants on the building envelope, researchers and graduate students. Table of Contents1. Building Materials 1.1. Moisture Buffering 1.2 Hygrothermal Properties 1.3 Salt Transport 1.4 Experimental Procedures 1.5 Degradation and Durability 1.6 Vacuum Insulation Panels 2. Building Envelopes 2.1 Envelope Systems 2.2 Double Facades and Window 2.3 Walls 2.4 Roofs 2.5 Sub-grade 3. Whole Buildings 3.1 Building Engineering 3.2 Whole Building HAM 3.3 Energy 3.4 Ventilation and Air Leakage 4. Indoor Environment 4.1 Thermal Comfort 4.2 Daylighting and Acoustics 4.3 Indoor Air Quality 5. Outdoor Environment 5.1 Climate Change and Sustainable Design 5.2 Wind Driven Rain 5.3 Weather and Buildings

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Book SynopsisLife-Cycle and Sustainability of Civil Infrastructure Systems contains the lectures and papers presented at the Third International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE 2012) held in one of Viennaâs most famous venues, the Hofburg Palace, October 3rd-6th, 2012. This volume consists of a book of extended abstracts (516 pp) and a DVD-ROM with 344 full papers (2515 pp) presented at IALCCE 2012, including the Fazlur R. Khan Lecture, 10 Keynote Lectures, and 333 Technical Papers from 52 countries.All major aspects of life-cycle civil engineering are addressed, including aging of structures, deterioration modeling, durable materials, earthquake and accidental loadings, sustainability, fatigue and damage, structure-environment interaction, design for durability, failure analysis and risk prevention, lifetime structural optimization, long-term performance analysis, performance-based design, service life prediction, time-variant reliability, uncertainty modeling, damage Table of ContentsFazlur R. Khan Lecture Keynote Lectures Mini-Symposia Special Sessions General Sessions

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Book SynopsisThe International Association of Protective Structures (IAPS) was launched on 1 October 2010 in Manchester, UK during the first International Conference of Protective Structures. The primary purpose of IAPS is to bring researchers and engineers working in the area of protective structures together, and to promote research and development work for better life and structure protection against shock and impact loads. More information can be found at http://www.protectivestructures.org/contact.html. Advances in Protective Structures Research is the first publication in a series of planned publications by IAPS. It contains 13 chapters prepared by active and prominent researchers around the world in the area of protective structures. It covers the dynamic material model and material properties, structural response analysis, structural reliability analysis, impact loads and ground shock. The contents of the book reflect well the current research achievements and praTable of ContentsForeword Qihu Qian Preface Norbert Gebbeken Chapter 1 Modeling of concrete materials under extreme loads J.E. Crawford, Y. Wu, J.M. Magallanes & S. Lan Chapter 2 Three-dimensional numerical modelling of concrete-like materials subjected to dynamic loadings Q. Fang & J.H. Zhang Chapter 3 Performance and suitability of ultra-high-performance concrete under a broad range of dynamic loadings K. Thoma, A. Stolz & O. Millon Chapter 4 Numerical quantification of factors influencing high-speed impact tests of concrete material H. Hao, Y. Hao & Z.X. Li Chapter 5 Masonry under dynamic actions-experimental investigations, material modeling and numerical simulations N. Gebbeken, T. Linse & T. Araujo Chapter 6 Experimental versus analytical response of structures to blast loads A.G. Razaqpur, M. Campidelli & S. Foo Chapter 7 Buildings protection against accidental explosions in petrochemical facilities B.M. Luccioni & R.D. Ambrosini Chapter 8 Integration of uncertainty modelling, structural reliability and decision theory to provide optimal blast protection to infrastructure M.G. Stewart Chapter 9 Collapse mechanism of seawall protective structure by huge tsunami N. Ishikawa, T. Arikawa, M. Beppu & H. Tatesawa Chapter 10 Impact effects on concrete Q.M. Li Chapter 11 First draft of performance-based design code for Japanese protective structures Y. Sonoda & H. Tamai Chapter 12 Recent studies on buried explosions in dry soils in proximity to buried structures D.Z. Yankelevsky, Y.S. Karinski & V.R. Feldgun Chapter 13 Craters produced by explosions on, above and under the ground R.D. Ambrosini & B.M. Luccioni Author index

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Book SynopsisFred Bower had a full adventurous life and wrote about it in his own vivid and racy idiom. He was born in Boston, Mass. in 1871. Brought up in Liverpool, he recalls a city of two camps, when it was a common sight to see gory battles on St Patrick's day and July 12th. His travels and his work took him to Donara, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guelph, IthacaTrade ReviewThis is an autobiography as rich in character as the man himself. Mr. Bower has a definite flair for telling a story, and the varied life he has led makes this a thoroughly enjoyable book. From The Spectator, July 1936

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Book SynopsisCost-effective and adaptable, pole buildings are the perfect solution for tool sheds, barns, or even summer homes. Low-Cost Pole Building Construction focuses on designs that provide good wind resistance with minimal grading and no need to excavate for a foundation. With full plans for a number of sample buildings that include a solar cottage, garage, and woodshed, you'll be able to quickly and effectively build the structure you need while saving both money and time.

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Book SynopsisDuring the last decade there have been increasing societal concerns over sustainable developments focusing on the conservation of the environment, the welfare and safety of the individual and at the same time the optimal allocation of available natural and financial resources. As a consequence the methods of risk and reliability analysis are becoming increasingly important as decision support tools in various fields of engineering. In this book, the risk and reliability research community looks beyond the horizon. The technology we deploy to fix today's problems is based on research that started more than two decades ago. What we are doing today should make a difference for tomorrow. Developing innovative new knowledge and applications helps engineers to better play the important role they have for society in establishing the basis for decision making.Safety, Reliability and Risk Analysis: Beyond the Horizon contains the papers presented at the 22nd European SafTable of ContentsPreface, Conference organization, 1. Accident and incident modeling, 2. Human factors and human reliability, 3. Maintenance modeling and applications, 4. Mathematical methods in reliability and safety, 5. Occupational safety, 6. Prognostics and system health management, 7. Quantitative risk assessment, 8. Safety in civil engineering, 9. Structural reliability, 10. System reliability, 11. Uncertainty analysis, Author index

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Book SynopsisThe Concrete Solutions series of International Conferences on Concrete Repair began in 2003 with a conference held in St. Malo, France in association with INSA Rennes. Subsequent conferences have seen us partnering with the University of Padua in 2009 and with TU Dresden in 2011. This conference is being held for the first time in the UK, in association with Queenâs University Belfast and brings together delegates from 36 countries to discuss the latest advances and technologies in concrete repair.Earlier conferences were dominated by electrochemical repair, but there has been an interesting shift to more unusual methods, such as bacterial repair of concrete plus an increased focus on service life design aspects and modelling, with debate and discussion on the best techniques and the validity of existing methods. Repair of heritage structures is also growing in importance and a number of the papers have focused on the importance of getting this right, so that we may preserve Table of ContentsPreface, About the editors, Keynote papers, Design for concrete durability: From deemed-to-satisfy to dreamed-to-satisfy, Turkey’s grand challenge: Disaster-proof building inventory within 20 years, Managing post-tensioned bridges – better than before, Patch and crack repair, Two-stage concrete as a repair method, Self-healing behavior of concrete cracks, Concrete repair bond: Evaluation and factors of influence, Ureolysis and denitrification based microbial strategies for self-healing concrete, Self-healing of dynamic concrete cracks using polymer precursors as encapsulated healing agents, Patch repair: Compatibility issues, Properties of alkali-activated fly ash/slag repair mortars, Corrosion behavior of steel bars in reinforced concrete slabs repaired by partial patching, Formulation of a repair mortar based on dune sand and natural microfibers, Alternative repair system for concrete using microencapsulated healing agents, Towards cost efficient bacteria based self-healing marine concrete, A proposal on repair methods for freeze-thaw damaged concrete with least re-deterioration, Self-compacting repair mortars according to BS EN 1504-3, Can self-repair of concrete cracks help to obtain durable concrete?, Influencing factors affecting microbial metabolic processes of bio materials used for leakage repairs, Field performance of bacteria-based repair system: Pilot study in a parking garage, Study on the preparation of polymer modified mortar and its application on the rapid repair of a ballastless track, Electrochemical repair, Field experience of remote monitored and controlled CP systems, The impact of the interruption of impressed current cathodic protection on the steel/concrete interface, Cathodic protection for the remediation of swimming pools, Site performance of galvanic anodes in concrete repairs, Anode performance: The use of ballasted mixed metal oxide coated titanium anodes in impressed current systems installed within historic steel frame masonry clad structures, Cathodic protection of steel in concrete – experiences on parking garages in Germany, Issues using potential decay techniques to assess a cathodic protection system of steel in concrete caused by macrocell corrosion, Numerical simulation of the current and potential distribution of surface applied CP-anode systems, A novel assessment of the electrochemical lithium impregnation treatment used to mitigate alkali-silica reaction in concrete, Experience and recent innovations in cathodic protection of steel in concrete, Durability aspects of electrochemical realkalisation treatment, Maintenance and repair of steel reinforced concrete structures by simultaneous galvanic corrosion protection and chloride extraction, Extending residual service life of steel reinforced structures by the use of galvanic anodes, Study on lithium migration for electrochemical treatment of concrete affected by alkali-silica reaction, Evaluation of electrochemical repair effects using near-infrared spectroscopic technique, Strengthening materials and techniques/Repair with composites, State-of-the-art review on FRP strengthened concrete columns, Strengthening of concrete ground floors in industrial halls – a case study, Experimental evaluation of RC beams defected in both concrete strength and steel reinforcement and retrofitted by fiber reinforced polymers, Flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete beams with prestressed externally bonded CFRP sheets, Experimental study concerning the material behavior of CFRP confined plain and reinforced concrete, Proposal of a material model for FRP confined, circular, short concrete columns with and without internal reinforcement, Behaviour of ferrocement jacketed cylindrical concrete specimens under compression, Strains in CFRP – strengthened reinforced concrete beams, Rehabilitation of concrete beams pre-failed in shear using near-surface-mounted composite strips, Flexural strengthening for R.C. beams using CFRP sheets with different bonding schemes, Nonlinear finite element modeling of reinforced concrete beams in shear – strengthened with near surface mounted laminates, Ductility of FRP reinforced RC structures: A critical review of definition and expressions, Cracking in polymer concrete pipes-comparison of exact events in a pipe jacking project and numerical 3D modeling analyses, Effect of thermal cycling on the behaviour of CFRP-to-concrete joints, Retrofitting of RC panels subjected to blast effects using elastomeric polymer coatings, Modeling of continuous composite girders partially reinforced with CFRP, Experimental study on shear strengthening of R.C. beams using FRP repair techniques, Response of 4×4 bays, 15 storey RC building frames with and without external steel bracings and internal steel bracings, Surface protection methods and materials, Performance of silane impregnants for the protection of reinforced concrete, Effect of silicate-based surface penetrant on concrete durability, Hybrid surface protection repair system using UHP-SHCC for concrete structures – from design to application, The impact of curing compounds on the leaching from concrete, Determination of chloride ion diffusion coefficient in outer layer of concrete with silicate-type surface penetrant, Performance of concretes with surface treatment based on silicate solutions (liquid glass), Design of a cementitious coating system for corrosion protection: Phase 1 binder materials selection, Microstructural and permeability changes due to accelerated Ca leaching in ammonium nitrate solution, Efficiency of materials used for repair measures of concrete structures exposed to chlorides, Fundamental research on the carbonation control effect by coating materials, Development and use of flowable calcium aluminate mortars in sewer environments, The application of modified hydrotalcites as chloride scavengers and inhibitor release agents in cement mortars, Repair of fire damage, Effects of Micromist fire extinguishing on the residual strength of heated and cooled concrete, Fire damage evaluation and repairs for reinforced concrete turbine table top foundation, Durango, Mexico, Evaluation and repair of fire damage to the concrete structures of a high-rise building, Behaviour of High Strength Concrete (HSC) under high temperatures, Evaluation of geopolymer concrete for repair of rocket test facility flame deflectors, NDT and diagnosis of problems, Combination of NDT techniques for studying external repair patches in concrete, Determining bond strength of repair coatings on deformable substrates, Prioritizing repairs to reinforced concrete water storage elevated tanks regarding seismic risk, Estimation of the main factors influencing potential mapping, Freeze-thaw resistance testing of concrete railway sleepers, Importance of proper site evaluation and sample selection in non-destructive testing, Diagnosis methodology in concrete structures reinforced with braided cable, Corrosion of steel in cracked concrete: A microscale study, Lock-in thermography approach to discriminate surface preparation in CFRP reinforced concrete, Stress wave velocity tests in early-stage of concrete piles, Instant and solid corrosion diagnosis on reinforced concrete structures with galvanostatic pulse measurement, Ultrasonic non-destructive testing techniques for diagnosing concrete damage, Suitability of embedded RFID-sensors for concrete bridge structures, Detection of chloride and carbonation induced corrosion in reinforced concrete structures using piezo sensors via electro-mechanical impedance technique, Monitoring the development of microcracks in reinforced concrete caused by sustained loading and chloride induced corrosion, Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) – alternative to wet chemistry and micro-XRF, Repair and preservation of heritage structures, roman cement, Wotruba Church and Cologne Opera: Aspects of concrete aging, Corrosion condition evaluations of historic concrete icons, The role of material microstructure in the durability of historic buildings, Realkalisation of a late 19th century bridge, Comparative analysis of the Transylvanian Jesuit churches from the XVIIIth century, Service life modelling, Study on autogenous shrinkage stress considering dependence on temperature in early age, Durability of fly ash concrete exposed to slow freeze-thaw cycles, Correlation research on the electrical resistivity of concrete and its other electrical properties, Effect of internal cracking on mass transfer resistance of cover concrete, Study on effects of distribution of chloride ions by differences of pore structure with various conditions, Case studies, Examples of concrete structural elements in early 20th century buildings in Wroc?aw (Poland) – case studies, Repair of a reinforced concrete tower tank for water, Maintenance and preservation of the Royal National Theatre, London, Natural draft cooling towers with flue gas inlet, The strengthening and repair of the pierhead at Gorey in the Channel Island of Jersey, Technical diagnosis and recommendations for repair of RC tanks for water and liquid waste, Investigation of distress in a post-tensioned slab, The current situation of concrete crash barrier walls on the city bridges of Harbin and the design concept of new fabricated protective plates, Insitu strength assessment, Improved artificial neural network prediction of concrete strength based on non-destructive test results, Local concrete characterization assessment by the means of non-destructive tests (NDT) methods, Concrete strength evaluation through indirect UPV, Assessment of insitu structural capacity of aged buildings, Evaluation of the mechanical integrity of a concrete surface by means of combined destructive methods, Structural modelling/finite element analysis, Damage model for the analysis of structural response of RC columns subjected to corrosion phenomena, Mechanical properties of corroded rebar in deteriorated reinforced concrete members, Effect of corrosion cracks in the compression zone on the bending performance of deteriorated RC members, Author index

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces new smart connection systems which can be used in aseismic building design in order to control inter-story drifts and to reduce residual displacements. They are also utilized as damper devices and base isolators. The application of these systems to composite moment frame buildings will also be treated in the book. In addition, the book will discuss how to make nonlinear frame models used for simulating entire behavior in the building as well as advance finite element (FE) models used for accurately reproducing mechanical behavior in the local system. Will be of interest to researchers, engineers, and students in the field of civil and structural engineering.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Literature Review. Design Procedure for Prototype Connections. Smart PR-CFT Connections. 3D Finite Element Modeling. Connection Modeling under Cyclic Loads. Design of Composite Moment Frames with Smart SMA PR-CFT Connections. Nonlinear Analyses for the Composite Moment Frames. Seismic Performance and Damage Evaluation. Conclusion. Appendix A: Detailed Design Examples for CFT Columns. Appendix B: Design Examples and Failure Modes. Appendix C: Instrumentation. Appendix D: The Equivalent Lateral Force Procedures. Appendix E: Detail Design Examples for Panel Zones. Appendix F: Earthquake Ground Motion.

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Book SynopsisModern Residential Construction Practices provides easy-to-read, comprehensive and highly illustrated coverage of residential building construction practices that conform to industry standards in the United States and Canada.Each chapter provides complete descriptions, real-world practices, realistic examples, three-dimensional (3D) illustrations, and related tests and problems. Chapters cover practices related to every construction phase including: planning, funding, permitting, codes, inspections, site planning, excavation, foundations and flatwork, floors, walls, roofs, finish work and cabinetry; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC); electrical, and plumbing. The book is organized in a format that is consistent with the process used to take residential construction projects from preliminary concept through all phases of residential building construction.An ideal textbook for secondary and college level construction programs, the book is packed Table of Contents1. Introduction to Building Codes and the Preliminary Construction Process2. Introduction to Green Building Technology3. Drawings and Specifications4. Construction Site and Excavation5. Foundation Materials and Construction6. Floor Framing Materials and Construction7. Wall Framing Materials and Construction8. Roof Materials and Construction9. Insulation and Barriers10. Door and Window Specifications and Installation11. Stair Construction12. Fireplace Construction13. Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Systems14. Indoor Air Quality and Safety15. Finish Work and Materials

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Book SynopsisLife now without access to electronic telecommunications would be regarded as highly unsatisfactory by most of the UK population. Such ready access would not have been achieved without methodical and ultimately enforceable means of access to the land on which to install the infrastructure necessary to support the development of an electronic communications network. Successive governments have made such access a priority, regarding it as a principle that no person should unreasonably be denied access to an electronic communications network or electronic communications services. The enactment of the Telecommunications Act 1984 and its revision by the Communications Act in 2003 have played their role in the provision of an extensive electronic infrastructure in the UK, while their reshaping by means of the Digital Economy Act 2017 will continue that process. Throughout that process, a little publicised series of struggles has taken place between telecommunications operators and landownTable of ContentsIIntroductionIntroductionLegislative historyThe Electronic Communications Code 2003: an overviewThe European dimensionIIElectronic Communications Code 2003 (the Old Code)Old Code: general and special regime overviewOperators under the Old CodeOld Code general regimeOld Code general regime: financial provisionsOld Code special regimesAlteration and removal of apparatus under paragraph 20Removal of apparatus under paragraph 21Abandonment of apparatusOld Code sundry mattersIIIElectronic Communications Code 2017 (the New Code)The Electronic Communications Code and property law: key conceptsWhat are code rights?Who may confer code rights? To whom may code rights be granted? Over what may code rights be granted?The agreement conferring code rightsAssignment, upgrading and sharing apparatus Imposition of code agreements Termination of code agreements Modification of code agreements Rights to require removal The New Code and the 1954 ActTransport land rights Street works, tidal water rights and undertaker’s works Overhead apparatus Trees and vegetationConsideration and compensation under the New Code IVMatters common to both codesTransitional provisions Notices under the codesDispute resolution procedure under the codesCode avoidanceElectronic communications and planningCompulsory purchase and entry for exploratory purposesTelecommunications and non-domestic ratesLand registrationElectronic communications and competition lawThe position in ScotlandThe role of OFCOMVDraftingDrafting considerations for code agreementsVIThe New Code – Annotated VIIAppendicesA Extracts from the Telecommunications Act 1984 and the Communications Act 2003B2017 Code and extracts from the Digital Economy Act 2017CStatutory Instruments DOFCOM Code of Practice EOFCOM Template NoticesFOFCOM Standard Terms

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Book SynopsisThe Estates Gazette Law Reports are an indispensable reference for property law practitioners researching and advising on all aspects of landlord and tenant law, valuation, professional negligence, conveyancing, real property, leasehold enfranchisement and compensation. They comprise the law reports published in the Estates Gazette online. Each volume includes the most significant property cases determined in any given year and is the only hard copy version of this essential legal resource. Published over three volumes each year and edited by HH Judge Hazel Marshall QC, they conveniently summarize key current property cases.Table of ContentsTable of Cases. Index of Subject Matter. Magazine Cases. Supplementary Cases

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Book SynopsisThe Estates Gazette Law Reports are an indispensable reference for property law practitioners researching and advising on all aspects of landlord and tenant law, valuation, professional negligence, conveyancing, real property, leasehold enfranchisement and compensation. They comprise the law reports published in the Estates Gazette plus new and original cases published for the first time in EGLR. Each volume includes the most significant property cases determined in any given year.Published over three volumes each year and edited by HH Judge Hazel Marshall QC, they conveniently summarize key current property cases.Table of ContentsTable of Cases. Index of Subject Matter. Magazine Cases. Supplementary Cases

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Book SynopsisThe Estates Gazette Law Reports are an indispensable reference for property law practitioners researching and advising on all aspects of landlord and tenant law, valuation, professional negligence, conveyancing, real property, leasehold enfranchisement and compensation. They comprise the law reports published in the Estates Gazette plus new and original cases published for the first time in EGLR. Each volume includes the most significant property cases determined in any given year.Published over three volumes each year and edited by HH Judge Hazel Marshall QC, they conveniently summarize key current property cases.Table of ContentsTable of Cases, Index of Subject Matter, Magazine Cases, Supplementary Cases

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Book SynopsisContinually increasing demands on infrastructures mean that maintenance and renewal require timely, appropriate action that maximizes benefits while minimizing cost. To be as well informed as possible, decision-makers must have an optimal understanding of an infrastructure's conditionwhat it is now, and what it is expected to be in the future. Written by two highly respected engineers, the second volume, Infrastructure Health in Civil Engineering: Applications and Management, integrates the decision making concept into theoretical and practical issues. It covers: State-of-the-art practice and future directions Use of probability and statistics in areas including structural modeling Specific practical applications, including retrofitting and rehabilitation in response toTable of ContentsAPPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENTScour. Earthquakes. Corrosion of Reinforced Concrete Structures. Prestressed Concrete Bridges. Fatigue. Fiber-Reinforced Polymers Bridge Decks. Fiber-Reinforced Polymers Wrapping. Load Testing. Bridge Management and Infrastructure Health. Life-Cycle Analysis and Infrastructure Health. Role of Structural Health Monitoring in Enhancing Bridge Security. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisA classic of early American architecture, the hewn-log house has a unique rustic charm and character. In this engaging and informative guide, Charles McRaven provides illustrated step-by-step instructions that cover every aspect of building your own log house, from selecting the site and hewing the first log to laying the final chimney stone. Whether you’re building a new house or restoring an old one, McRaven offers proven techniques and time-tested advice that will help you successfully create a warm and inviting hewn-log home.

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Book SynopsisFinite Element Analysis Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2017 introduces the aspects of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) most important to engineers and designers. Theoretical aspects of FEA are introduced to build a better understanding the operation, while the main focus of the text is on conveying the practical concepts and procedures needed to use SOLIDWORKS Simulation in performing Linear Static Stress Analysis and basic Modal Analysis. This text covers SOLIDWORKS Simulation, with lessons that guide readers from constructing basic truss elements to generating three-dimensional solid elements from solid models. This text takes a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the important FEA techniques and concepts.

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Building Energy Research (ABER) offers state-of-the-art information on the environmental science and performance of buildings, linking new technologies and methodologies with the latest research on systems, simulations and standards. As stringently reviewed as a journal but with the breadth of a book, this annual volume brings together invited contributions from the foremost international experts on energy efficiency and environmental quality of buildings. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this is a 'must have' reference on global developments in the field, suitable for architects and building engineers, environmental engineers, industry professionals, students, teachers and researchers in building science, technical libraries and laboratories.Table of Contents1. Heating and Cooling Requirements of Buildings with Solar Louvre Devices 2. The Evaluation of HVAC Systems 3. Climatic Change and the Built Environment 4. Chromogenic Technologies 5. Natural Cross-Ventilation Studies and the Latest Simulation Design Tools Used in Building Ventilation-Related Research 6. Comfort Models and Cooling of Buildings in the Mediterranean Zone 7. Cool Materials and Cool Roofs in Mediterranean Buildings 8 . Artificial Intelligence for Energy Conservation in Buildings

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Book SynopsisThis is a blend of biography and bibliography that traces the emergence and development of the specialist book literature on concrete at a time when reinforced concrete was a new technology. From 1897, and the first complete building of reinforced concrete in the UK to 1935, when the literature mushroomed and the basic technology was understood and codified. Some Writers on Concrete contains the biographies of significant figures from the UK and USA, in the development of concrete technology and provides comprehensive bibliographical coverage of their work published in book form. These include Oscar Faber, C.E. Reynolds, F.M. Lea, C.A.P. Turner, G.A. Hool and Harvey Whipple. It collates the work of numerous writers to form a corpus of literature and engender an understanding of the unfolding narrative of concrete theory and practice. The emergence of specialist organisations aiming to develop the use of concrete took a similar path over this period with the creation of bodies such as the Concrete Institute, the Concrete Utilities Board and the Reinforced Concrete Association which was founded in 1933.In the USA the pattern was similar with the establishment of the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and American Concrete Institute (ACI).Trade Review'This is the long-awaited companion publication to Spackman's 1962 book 'Some Writers on Cement', and uses the same combination of bibliography and biography as that classic text. ...the book is aimed at those with an interest in broadening their knowledge of concrete through the lives of the engineers who pioneered reinforced concrete's development. ...contains the biographies of significant figures from the UK and USA, in the development of concrete technology and provides comprehensive bibliographical coverage of their work. As such it can be recommended to anyone who has an interest in the early literature on reinforced concrete and the men who produced it.' ConcreteTable of ContentsAbbreviations and conventions; Introduction. Chapter One: 1902 1911, Novelty and adoption; Chapter Two: 1912- 1918, Understanding and acceptance; Chapter Three: 1919 1928, Exploration and expansion; Chapter Four: 1929 1935, Consolidation and codification; Appendices: Source, Bibliography, Chronology, Publishers, Professional Honours, Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents a wide-ranging review of the latest developments in concrete technology that have been largely missing from the global conference circuit. It the first major international event under the auspices of the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) and is appropriately located in the Middle East at the heart of a construction boom.Themes covered include admixture technology, durability, mix design, special cements and supplementary materials, reinforced concrete and sustainability. The 39 papers provide interesting theory and applicable practice blended with research findings – from the application of 3D printing to performance-based specifications and the role of concrete in the development of Oman – to produce a volume of value to many engineers and technologists.Founded in 1972, The Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT)’s mission is to preserve and promote concrete technology as a recognised engineering discipline and consolidate the professional status of practising concrete technologists worldwide. Trade Review`...brings together international contributions to the advancement of concrete technology in term of both materials and processes. It is therefore an interesting contribution by practitioners and researchers in this area. ...these proceedings present a wide-scope view of possible developments of concrete in the near future and will be of use to analytical concrete technologists and practicing engineers as well as consultants and researchers'. Magazine of Concrete Research ------------------- `This handsome hardback volume contains the proceedings of the 1st International ICT Conference on Cement and Concrete Technology, held at the Military Technology College in Muscat, Oman, in November. It comprises 39 technical papers arranged in seven themes... All papers have been peer-reviewed by members of an international scientific and technical committee. ...is attractively typeset, illustrated in colour...' Newsletter of The Institute of Concrete Technology------------------‘Thirty-nine papers in this volume provide interesting theory and applicable practice blended with research findings…to produce a volume of value to many engineers and technologists’. Concrete Construction

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Book SynopsisIn their 112-year history, the many special characteristics of Calcium Aluminate Cements have led to their use in all kinds of applications that are beyond the capabilities of other cements, such as Portland cements. This encompasses characteristics such as chemical resistance, rapid hardening properties, high temperature resistance, and an ideal component for blended systems and many more. The first International conference on calcium aluminate cements was held in London in 1990 and since then there have been further events in Edinburgh (2001) and twice in Avignon, France (2008 and 2014). This volume presents the fifth conference in this series and once again provides essential reading for anyone interested in the subject. This volume contains over 50 international contributions with the most up to date information about calcium aluminates and their unique properties. Topics covered include new types, hydration and durability studies including blended systems, the latter are now widely used and some of these have significantly different hydration chemistry to the pure calcium aluminates. A variety of applications of these interesting cements is covered, including traditional applications such as concretes for contrasting marine situations (seabed and coastal), temperature-resistant refractory applications, formulated blended systems within the building chemistry sector along with the necessary admixtures and the many uses in corrosive biogenic situations that give sewage system infrastructure a considerably longer lifespan. Other new applications are also explored including 3D printing, thermochemical storage encapsulation, oil well cements, and ettringite-based repair systems. The peer-reviewed papers presented in these proceedings include a wide variety of techniques used by the authors to deliver new understanding of aspects of these cements and will undoubtedly drive future research into the various aspects of these cements.Table of ContentsManufacturing; Calcium aluminates and their hydration; Related phases and their structures; Binary blended systems; Admixtures; Building chemistry applications; Refractory applications; Biogenic applications; Other applications

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