Building construction and materials Books

Book SynopsisTransparency and Trust Evaluating XAI for Critical Infrastructure Systems A Comprehensive Analysis.-Quantum computing in civil engineering Potentials and Limitations.- A contribution to process oriented graph data management for structural data exchange.- Machine Learning and Internet of Things for Construction Air Pollution Monitoring and Prediction.- Exploring the potential of BIM models for deriving synthetic training data for Machine Learning applications.- Natural Language Communication with Sensor Data through a LLM integrated Protocol a Case Study.- Integrating Machine Learning for Cyber Risk Analysis in Construction 4 0.- Automated Hierarchical Object Clustering for Multi Image Documentation A Comprehensive Image Analysis Pipeline.

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Book SynopsisExperimental investigation on the diagonal compression behavior of the masonry walls strengthened with overlays of concrete incorporating fibers.- Effects of the 2023 Destructive Türkiye Earthquakes on R C Structures in Kahramanmaras.- Review of Research Progress on Snakeskin Inspired Pile.- Study on Toughening Mechanism of C S H by GO Based on Molecular Dynamics Theory.- Experimental Study on the Performance of Microbial Self Healing Concrete.- Study on Axial Compression Performance of Aluminum Alloy Wood Composite Special-shaped Columns with Different Cross sectional Forms.- Research on the axial compression behavior of back to back stud the cold formed thin-walled steel composite wall.- Analysis on seismic performance of hollow CFST columns outsourced with UHPC.- Three-dimensional Stability Analysis of Slope Reinforced by Double row Anti slide Piles.- Design and Research of the Horizontal Arm Structure of the New Telescopic Arm Quick-Erect Tower.- The reliability of slopes under rainfall action.- The Force State Analysis Of The Lower Chord Shear Pin Of The Inverted Triangle Hoisting Arm Of A Large Tower Crane.- Research on stable pendulum control system of tower crane with weight swinging function.

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Book SynopsisA reference framework addressing nature positive goals in cities.- The future of Urban Greening Strategies between policies shared governance models and technologies.- From neighborhoods regeneration to cities decarbonization.- Nature based Solutions to overheating for equitable heat health protection.- Urban Ecology Biodiversity.- Partnering with Spontaneous Nature in the City and the Suburbs.- Buildings as Habitat: Adaptive Investments in Public Health.- The Cosmogenesis of Building: Ancient eco Logical Construction Practices.- Park in a Truck a Community led green initiative.- Climate Resilient Coastal Protection guidelines for development of multifunctional infrastructure.- Urban and Nature The activation of Nature based Solutions as a silver bullet for urban resilience The case of the industrial zone of the city of Bolzano.- Baltimore s Community Resiliency Hub Program A Model for Advancing Climate Justice and Preparedness.- Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions lessons from case studies.- The regenerative contribution of biogenic materials for the rapid decarbonization of the built environment.- Author Biographies.

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Book SynopsisPrefazione.- ringraziamenti.- 1 L’intervento sull'ambiente costruito: approcci e strategie per la città.- 2 L’intervento di Riattivazione.- 3 Progettare la Riattivazione combinando intelligenza di comunità e intelligenza artificiale.- 4 L’intervento di Riattivazione in pratica.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- COST Action HELEN – Holistic Design of Taller Timber Buildings.- Planning of Taller Timber Buildings - ULS & SLS design.- Vertical deformations in tall timber buildings: sources and in-field estimations.- Design of Timber Columns of Tall Timber Buildings with Consideration of the Long-term Behaviour.- Connections design and analysis: numerical, analytical and code-based methods.- High-Performance Connections.- Floor Design for Taller Timber Buildings.- Vibration-based serviceability and acoustic assessment of timber floors.- Vibration-based structural health  monitoring of timber structures.- Wind design for tall timber buildings.- Vibration-based wind design provisions for tall timber buildings.

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Book SynopsisDemonstration of a circular building process at large scale CircBoost Pilot project in Norway.- Circular Economy in the Construction Sector: Challenges and Opportunities in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.- Recycling of mineral building materials chances and obstacles.- IFC-based Demolition Schedule Optimization.- Recyclability of demolished diaphragm wall material.- Performance of recycled concrete aggregates in gravel cement Mixtures strength, shrinkage, and durability analysis.- Establishing an efficient method for quantifying the CO2 uptake potential of recycled concrete aggregates.- Microstructural and micromechanical study of the interfacial transition zone of recycled concrete by combined Nano indentation and SEM EDX technique.- Evaluating the Influence of Recycled Concrete Fine Fineness on Fresh and Hardened Properties of Mortar.

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Book SynopsisUnconventional Parametric Building Envelopes and Their Performance Optimized with Respect toMeteorological Conditions Occurring in Temperate Climate.- Soil Stabilization with Over-Stabilised Cationic Bitumen Emulsions.- Deep Learning Models for The Recognition of Building Elements in Residential Floor Plan Drawings.- Technical Inspection Results of the of Load-Bearing Building Structures of the Production Facilities of the First Private Brewery in Lviv.- Transformation of Toms’ effect during the flow ofaqueous solutions of polyoxyethylene through a sharp narrowing of pipe.- Assessment of Visual Comfort in Industrial Halls: A Case Study.- Innovative Solutions for Stay-In-Place Formwork Reinforced with GFRP Bars for Bridge Structures.- Modelling of Innovative Energy-efficient Decentralized Ventilation Systems to Reduce the Carbon Footprint in the Construction and Renovation of Residential Buildings.- Analysis of the current state of the network of small rivers in the Dniester river basin.- Research of the Properties of Recycled Concrete Aggregates for Structural Application.- Influence Of Recycled Aggregates from Uncured Concrete and the Use of Dry Fly Ash from Thermal Power Plants in Fine-Grained Ultra-Hard Vibro-Pressed Concrete Mixtures.- Air Distribution in The Room with A Linear Louvered Diffuser.- Methodology for Risk Management of Emergency Situations at Gas Stations.- Assessment of the Stress-Strain State of Restored RC Beams Using Digital Image Correlation (DIC).- Analysis of the Current State of FM in Domestic and International Context.- The Full-Scale Test of the Reinforced Concrete StorageTank to Assess its Potential for Future Use.- Performance of Rapid Hardening Nanomodified CementMixtures for Repairing of Engineering Structures.- Rapid Hardening High Strength Self-CompactingConcretes for the Fortifications.- Analysis of the Efficiency of Decentralized Ventilation Systems with Heat Recovery, from Different Manufacturers, under Variable Operating Modes.- Performance of Fine-Grade Vibro-Pressed Concrete Base of Ultra-Hard Mixtures.- Developing BIM Models for Building Approval.- Research on the Strength and Crack Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Short Corbels.- Effects of Crumb Rubber and Wet-Handled Coal Bottom Ash on the Properties of Cement-Based Composites.- Operation of Silor-Modified Wood in Acidic Environments: an Experimental Study.- Optimization of the Quantity and Placement of Cranes on the Construction Site.- The Analysis of Stress and Deformation in ReinforcedConcrete Beams Using DIC.- Water Microturbines for Drinking Water Industry.- Regularities and Distinctive Features of Informative Qualities in Architecture and Urban Spaces.- Technological Aspects of the Construction of Sheet Pile Foundations in Dense Urban Development.- Failure Analysis and Assessment of a Sanitary Sewer Network - a Case Study.- Consequences of Using Damp Masonry Buildings onIndoor Environment Quality.- Experimental Dynamics of Filling a Two-Section Stormwater Detention Tank for an Urban Linear Subcatchment.- Use of Near-critical Flows in the Operation of Hydropower and Water Management Facilities.- Low-Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete Based on Nanomodified Cementitious Systems.- Establishment of Regularities in the Stress-Strain State of Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Pipes under Force Loads and Thermal Effects.- Assessment of Cost-Optimality and Energy Performance of Family Houses.- Ways to Reduce Heat Losses in District Heating Systems: Case Study.- Modeling of Thermal Processes in a Thermal Photoelectric Hybrid Solar Collector in a System withHeat Storage.- Increasing Structural Efficiency of Rational Steel Combined Truss.- The Use of Moisture-Regulating Plasters in Renovation Work on Historical Buildings on The Example of The Maciejowice Town Hall.- The Dynamic Analysis of The Cryogenic Tank in Different Fluid Level Conditions.- Research of Properties of Dry Building Mixtures for Renovation Works.- The Water Network Tanks as an Alternative Water Source During Crisis Situation.- Determination of the Air Flow Swirling Degree.- Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan. Case Study of Programming Architectural Competition of Rzeszow Nowa Library.- Design of Parking Shelters for Accident Situations-Vehicle Collision with a Column.- The Influence of Basalt Fibres on Properties of Concrete Under Load.- A New Model for Predicting the Remaining Service Lifeof CFRP-Strengthened RC Beams.- System for Rainwater Harvesting within Usable Elementsof Green Architecture in a Selected Urban Area.- Stability of an Industrial Hall in an Accidental Design Situation - Internal Explosion.- Joint Shaping in Floating Marina Piers of Steel and Aluminum Structure.- Using Green Roofs and Fasades for Climate Change Resilience in Urban Areas: a Case Study of Technical University of Kosice.- Passive Technologies for Supporting the Microclimate in Modular Houses.- Assessment of water intake safety.

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Book SynopsisEin effektiv geplanter Bauablauf trägt maßgeblich zum Gelingen des Bauvorhabens bei, bringt Einsparungen und Wettbewerbsvorteile. Im Zentrum stehen hier: die Auswahl optimaler Bauverfahren, Planung des Bauablaufs, der Logistik sowie der Baustelleneinrichtung. Wurden Aufträge zu sehr niedrigen Preisen akquiriert, ist akribische Planung für den Projekterfolg ausschlaggebend. Das vorliegende Buch hilft Bauprojekte effektiv zu planen und auszuführen.Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: "… Für eine reibungslose Bauplanung und Bauausführung gibt das Buch … Beispiele, Schemata und Diagramme an. Die Berechnung des Zeitaufwands, des Bedarfs an Arbeitskräften, Baumaterial und -maschinen ist Thema dieses Buches." (in: Der Entwurf (Supplement der Dt. Bauzeitschrift), 2007, Issue November, S. 27)Table of ContentsGrundlagen für Bauablaufplanung und Logistik.- Kennzahlen für Baubetrieb und Logistik.- Richtwerte für Bauablaufplanung und Logistik.- Bauablaufplanung im Baubetrieb — Grobplanung für „Bauwerk-Rohbau“.- Bauablaufplanung im Baubetrieb — Feinplanung für Stahlbetonarbeiten.- Logistik im Baubetrieb — Grobplanung für Bauwerk-Rohbau.- Logistik im Baubetrieb — Feinplanung für die Stahlbetonarbeiten.- Wahrscheinlichkeitsüberlegungen — Berechnung der Dauer.- Regelkreis für die Planung und Steuerung des Bauablaufs.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the state of the art of artificial intelligence techniques applied to structural engineering. The 28 revised full papers by leading scientists were solicited for presentation at a meeting held in Ascona, Switzerland, in July 1998.The recent advances in information technology, in particular decreasing hardware cost, Internet communication, faster computation, increased bandwidth, etc., allow for the application of new AI techniques to structural engineering. The papers presented deal with new aspects of information technology support for the design, analysis, monitoring, control and diagnosis of various structural engineering systems.Table of ContentsStructural monitoring of civil structures using vibration measurement Current practice and future.- Object-oriented software patterns for engineering design standards processing.- Design and verification of real-time systems.- Using knowledge nodes for knowledge discovery and collaboration.- Heating system design support.- Collaborative desktop engineering.- Towards personalized structural engineering tools.- Complex systems: Why do they need to evolve and how can evolution be supported.- Formalizing product model transformations: Case examples and applications.- Internet-based web-mediated collaborative design and learning environment.- Wearable computers for field inspectors: Delivering data and knowledge-based support in the field.- Conceptual designing as a sequence of situated acts.- Some personal experience in computer aided engineering research.- Knowledge discovery from multimedia case libraries.- Customisable knowledge bases for conceptual design.- Articulate design of free-form structures.- Applying quantitative constraint satisfaction in preliminary design.- Agents in computer-assisted collaborative design.- A collaborative negotiation methodology for large scale civil engineering and architectural projects.- An investigation into the integration of neural networks with the structured genetic algorithm to aid conceptual design.- Finding the right model for bridge diagnosis.- Knowledge-based assistants in collaborative engineering.- CAD modelling in multidisciplinary design domains.- A family of software components to deliver solutions for the interpretation of monitoring data.- AI methods in concurrent engineering.- A new collaborative design environment for engineers and architects.- Intelligent structures: A new direction in structural control.- Integration of expert systems in a structural design office.- Teaching knowledge engineering: Experiences.- Design support for viaducts.- Converting function into object.- Software agent techniques in design.- Case-based design process facilitating collaboration and information evolution.- Shared experiences: Management of experiential knowledge in the building industry.- Dam safety: Improving management.- Integrating virtual reality and telepresence to remotely monitor construction sites: A ViRTUE project.- Proposal for 4.5 dimensional design via product models and expert system.- A product information system based on dynamic classification.- Structural monitoring: Decision-support through multiple data interpretations.- Augmented reality applications to structural monitoring.- Analysis and design of the as-built model.- On theoretical backgrounds of CAD.

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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 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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