Civil engineering, surveying and building Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Advanced Characterisation of Pavement and Soil
Book SynopsisInternationally, much attention is given to mechanistic pavement analysis, design and rehabilitation, their geotechnical aspects and the experimental determination of the necessary material model parameters. This conference on the Advanced Characterisation of Pavement and Soil Engineering (Athens, Greece, 20-22 June 2007) provided a forum for discussion of recent developments and research results. Topics included: - Constitutive Modeling - Experimental Laboratory Material Characterization- Finite Element Simulation- Subgrade Testing, Evaluation and Modeling- Open Graded HMA and Moisture Damage - Field Measurements and In Situ Characterization- Nondestructive Measurement Techniques and Analysis Tools- Accelerated Testing- Hot-Mix Asphalt design- Pavement Management and Design- Measurement and Modeling of Pavement Cracking- Permanent Deformation- Pavement Interface Characteristics - Innovative Pavement Materials and Interface
£373.50
CRC Press 11th Congress of the International Society for
Book SynopsisForty one years ago, the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) held its 1st International Congress in Lisbon, Portugal. In July 2007, the 11th ISRM Congress returned to Lisbon, where the Portuguese Geotechnical Society (SPG), the Portuguese National Group of the ISRM, hosted the meeting. The Second Half Century of Rock Mechanics comprises the proceedings of the 11th ISRM Congress, and reviews how the discipline of Rock Mechanics has evolved over the past half century to become an important area of Geotechnical Engineering, and considers new perspectives and developments as well. The organization of the congress was co-sponsored by the Spanish Society for Rock Mechanics (SMR), who also organized two satellite workshops in Madrid (Underground Works under Special Conditions and Preservation of Natural Stone and Rock Weathering). The Congress also included another satellite workshop in the Azores (2nd International Workshop on Volcanic Rocks), several short courses, a selection of one-day technical tours in Portugal and other events. The Second Half Century of Rock Mechanics contains the complete papers presented by the ISRM National Groups, as well as transcripts of special lectures by invited speakers on key issues and recent research developments. The themes of general interest included: Rock Engineering and Environmental Issues; The Path from Characterization to Modelling; Slopes, Foundations and Open Pit Mining; Tunnel, Caverns and Underground Mining; Earthquake Engineering and Rock Dynamics; Petroleum Engineering and Hydrocarbon Storage; and Safety Evaluation and Risk Management. The Second Half Century of Rock Mechanics will be of interest to professionals, engineers, and academics involved in rock mechanics, rock engineering, tunnelling, mining, earth quake engineering, rock dynamics and geotechnical engineering.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Computational Structural Dynamics and Earthquake
Book SynopsisThe increasing necessity to solve complex problems in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering requires the development of new ideas, innovative methods and numerical tools for providing accurate numerical solutions in affordable computing times. This book presents the latest scientific developments in Computational Dynamics, Stochastic Dynamics, Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering in thirty-five self-contained contributions. The selected state-of-the-art chapters are revised and extended versions of the papers which were presented as plenary, semi-plenary and keynote lectures at the thematic COMPDYN 2007 Conference.This volume will benefit researchers and engineering professionals working on structural dynamics, earthquake engineering and computational mechanics. Readers will get acquainted with advanced computational methods and software tools, which can assist them in tackling complex problems in dynamic/seismic analysis and design. Moreover, it wilTrade Review"This book presents the latest scientific developments in computational dynamics, stochastic dynamics, structural dynamics and earthquake engineering in 35 self-contained contributions. The selected state-of-the-art chapters are revised and extended versions of the papers which were presented as plenary, semi-plenary and keynote lectures at the thematic COMPDYN 2007 Conference. This volume will benefit researchers and engineering professionals working on structural dynamics, earthquake engineering a computational mechanics. Readers will get acquainted with advanced computational methods and software tools, which can assist them in tackling complex problems in dynamic/seismic analysis and design. It will also raise the awareness of important application areas and the social impact of the scientific and technical fields involved." —MCEER Information Service (IS), April 1, 2009Table of ContentsPART 1Computational Structural Dynamics1 Computational stochastic dynamics – some lessons learned 2 Finite element response sensitivity, probabilistic response andreliability analyses 3 Energy-momentum algorithms for nonlinear solid dynamics and their assumed strain finite element formulation 4 Energy conservation and high-frequency damping in numericaltime integration 5 Computational elastoacoustics of uncertain complex systems andexperimental validation 6 Structural dynamics design validation and optimisation of structureswith imprecise parameters using the fuzzy finite element method 7 Morphological indicators and the prediction of the first natural frequency of a lightweight structure 8 Dynamic analysis of plates stiffened by parallel beams withdeformable connection 9 Impacts on beams: Uncertainty in experiments and numerical simulation 10 Rational derivation of conserving time integrationschemes: The moving-mass case 11 Classical and soft robust active control of smart beams 12 Rail vibrations caused by ground stiffness transitions 13 Development and applications of a staggered FEM-BEM methodology for ground vibrations due to moving train loads 14 Vibration monitoring as a diagnosis tool for structuralcondition assessment PART 11Computational Earthquake Engineering15 Multi-resolution distributed FEA simulation of a 54-story RC building 16 Simplified probabilistic seismic performance assessment of buildings17 Computational simulation of the seismic response of buildings withenergy dissipating devices 18 Structural health monitoring by Bayesian updating 19 A multiphase model with hypoplastic formulation of the solid phaseand its application to earthquake engineering problems20 Mixed Lagrangian formulation in analysis of collapse of structures 21 Nonlinear models and nonlinear procedures for seismic analysisof reinforced concrete frame structures 22 Modelling inelastic buckling of reinforcing bars under earthquake loading 23 Analyzing steel moment-resisting connections using finite elementmodeling 24 Earthquake damage scenario software for urban areas 25 Nonlinear performance assessment of bridges with Incremental Response Spectrum Analysis (IRSA) procedure 26 The equivalent modal damping concept and its use in seismic design of steel structures 27 Bayesian updating and model class selection of deteriorating hysteretic structural models using recorded seismic response 28 Parallel soil–foundation–structure interaction computations 29 Dynamic interaction of retaining walls and retained soil and structures 30 Earthquake response of liquid tanks installed in saturatedtransversely isotropic soil 31 Advances in design optimization of reinforced concrete structural systems 32 Robust stochastic optimal control of seismically excited buildings 33 A multi-objective robust criterion for tuned mass dampers optimal design 34 Performance-based seismic optimization implementing neural networks35 A very efficient computational procedure for the reliability-basedoptimization of uncertain stochastic linear dynamical systems
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Innovations in Bridge Engineering Technology
Book SynopsisIn the last few years, remarkable technological advances have been achieved in bridge engineering technology. These cover a wide spectrum of issues, ranging from design, maintenance, and rehabilitation methodologies to material and monitoring innovations.Within an international framework of exchanging the state-of-the-art in the field of bridge engineering, the Fourth New York City Bridge Conference was held on August 27-28, 2007. This book contains a selected number of papers that were presented at the conference. These papers are valuable contributions to the body of knowledge in bridge engineering technology.The Fourth New York City Bridge Conference was distinguished for its global impact. Bridge engineering experts from Belgium, Canada, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Taiwan and Turkey presented papers on the latest innovations in the field. Along with the contributions by prominent bridge engineerTable of Contents1. Concrete segmental & post tensioned bridges2. Cable-supported bridges3. Seismic analysis & design4. Bridge design, fabrication & testing5. Bridge construction & rehabilitation6. Bridge inspection & condition assessment7. Bridge history & aesthetics
£118.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Integrated Urban Water Management Arid and
Book SynopsisThe Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) is an emerging approach to managing the entire urban water cycle in an integrated way, which is key to achieving the sustainability of urban water resources and services. The IUWM incorporates: the systematic consideration of the various dimensions of water, including surface and groundwater resources, quality and quantity issues; the implication that while water is a system it is also a component which interacts with other systems; and the interrelationships between water and social and economic development. Integrated Urban Water Management: Arid and Semi-Arid Regions the outcome of UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme project on the topic examines the integrated management of water resources in urban settings, focusing on issues specific to arid and semi-arid regions and on what make them different from other regions. The urban water management system is considered herein as two integrated major entities; waterTable of ContentsIntroduction. Arid and Semi Arid Regions: What Makes Them Different? Integrated Water Supply Management in ASA Regions. Integrated Water Excess Management in ASA Regions. Interactions and Issues of Urban Water Management. Opportunities and Challenges. Case Studies.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Groundwater Governance in the IndoGangetic and
Book SynopsisOne of the key features of agricultural development in the last five decades has been intensive groundwater use in the Indo-Gangetic Basin (Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh) and in the Yellow River Basin (China). Groundwater irrigates almost 60% of the net irrigated area in South Asia and 70% in the north China plains. Groundwater use for agriculture is still increasing. Despite the growing significance of groundwater to agricultural growth, food security and rural livelihoods globally, and at the same time significant signs of limitations and constraints for further use, knowledge of the subject has remained limited. The subject includes the wider issues of socioeconomic impacts, political economy, groundwater institutions, access to other resources like energy and land, approaches to resource governance and management and specifically integrating evidence-based science into management decisions.This book addresses these information shortfalls and provides a consolidateTrade ReviewIf the world's water crisis is "mainly a crisis of governance", groundwater represents the grimmest side of this crisis in Asia. - Tushaar Shah, International Water Management Institute, IndiaTable of ContentsSection 1: INTRODUCTION 1. The role of groundwater in agriculture, livelihoods, and rural poverty alleviation in the Indo-Gangetic and yellow river basins: A review K.G. Villholth, A. Mukherji, B.R. Sharma and J. Wang 2. Towards better management of groundwater resources - lessons from an integrated capacity building project in the Indo-Gangetic and Yellow River basins K.G. Villholth 3. A comparative analysis of the hydrogeology of the Indus-Gangetic and Yellow River basins S.K. Jain, B.R. Sharma, A. Zahid, M. Jin, J.L. Shreshtha, V. Kumar, S.P. Rai, J.Hu, Y. Luo, and D. Sharma 4. Groundwater resource issues and the socio-economic implications of groundwater use: Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan S.M. Kori, A. Rehman, I. Ahmed, A. Nazeer and A.H. KhanSection 2: REGION SPECIFIC CASE STUDIES 5. Groundwater resources and the impact of groundwater sharing institutions: Insights from Indian Punjab V. Selvi, D. Machiwal, F. Shaheen and B.R. Sharma 6. Groundwater resource conditions, socio-economic impacts and policy-instituional options: A case study of Vaishali district of Bihar, India A. Islam and R.S. Gautam 7. Groundwater resource conditions and groundwater sharing institutions: Evidence from Eastern Indo-Gangetic basin, India K.H. Anantha, D.R. Sena and A. Mukherji 8. The impact of shallow tubewells on irrigation water availability, access, crop productivity and farmers’ income in the lower gangetic plain of Bangladesh A. Zahid, M.A. Haque, M.S. Islam and M.A.F.M.R. Hasan 9. Reaching the poor: Effectiveness of the current shallow tubewell policy in Nepal D.R. Kansakar, D.R. Pant and J.P. Chaudhary 10. Agricultural groundwater issues in North China: A case study from Zhengzhou Municipal Area R. Sun, Y. Liu, Y. Qian and K.G. Villholth 11. Groundwater use and its management: Policy and institutional options in rural areas of North China J. Cao, X. Cheng and X. LiSection 3: THEMATIC ISSUES ON GROUNDWATER IRRIGATION 12. Anthropological perspectives on groundwater irrigation: Ethnographic evidence from a village in Bist Doab, Punjab R. Tiwary and J.L. Sabatier 13. Social regulation of groundwater and its relevance to the existingregulatory framework in Andhra Pradesh, India R.V. Rama Mohan 14. Using the living wisdom of well drillers to construct digital groundwater data bases across Indo-Gangetic basin S. Krishnan, A. Islam, D. Machiwal, D.R. Sena and K.G. Villholth 15. Crop per volume of diesel? The energy-squeeze on India’s small-holder irrigation T. Shah, A. Dasgupta, R. Chaubey, M. Satpathy and Y. Singh 16. Managing the energy-irrigation nexus in West Bengal, India A. Mukherji, P.S. Banerjee and S. Daschowdhury 17. Groundwater markets in the North China plain: Impact on irrigation water use, crop yields and farmer income L. Zhang, J. Wang, J. Huang, S. Rozelle and Q. Huang
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Education and Training in GeoEngineering Sciences
Book SynopsisIn recent years the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), the International Association for Engineering Geology and Environment (IAEG), and the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) have concluded a Cooperation Agreement, leading to the foundation of the Federation of International Geo-engineering Societies (FIGS). One major aim of the FIGS is to coordinate scientific and technical activities in areas with overlapping interests between the Members. Since education and training is, obviously, such an area, the 1st International Conference on Education and Training in Geo-Engineering Sciences: Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics (Constantza, Romania, 2 - 4 June 2008) can be rightfully considered as an event supporting FIGS in carrying out its functions for the international geo-engineering community.This book presents papers from the conference in Constantza, and covers a broad rangTable of ContentsIntroduction I. Invited papers: What should geotechnical engineers be able to do and how should they acquire these skills? New generation geo-engineering; Teaching rock mechanics in the classroom and on the UNI-Nettuno Network; Personal reflections on the teaching of soil mechanics; Geotechnical engineering collaboration between clients, consultants, contractors and universities: A European perspective; Engineering geology at University Complutense of Madrid: 30 years of postgraduate courses; A multi-faceted approach to geotechnical engineering education; Let’s get together 1. Geo-engineering education and training. The past and the future 2. Reports on education and training in geo engineering sciences in various countries 3. Curricular matters in geo-engineering education 4. Teaching, learning and assessment in geo-engineering education 5. Challenges to geotechnical engineering education 6. Issues in education and training in Engineering Geology 7. The link university professional world in geo-engineering
£247.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Unsaturated Soils. Advances in GeoEngineering
Book SynopsisUnsaturated Soils: Advances in Geo-Engineering comprises 136 contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners, presented at the First European Conference on Unsaturated Soils (Durham, UK, 2-4 July 2008). The papers report on the latest advances in geo-engineering aspects of unsaturated soils. It is the first collection to focus on research developments within Europe, where a resurgence of interest in unsaturated soil behaviour has lead to major advances.The volume is divided into five sections:- Advances in testing techniques,- Engineering behaviour,-Constitutive modelling,- Numerical modelling,-Case histories.The areas of application include slope stability, foundations, dams, contaminated land, landfill and nuclear waste repositories. The section on advances in testing techniques includes recent developments in high capacity tensiometers, spatial Time Domain Reflectometry and Environmental Scanning Electron MTable of ContentsSelected Contents; Preface; Organization; Keynotes; Advances in testing techniques; Engineering behaviour; Volumetric behaviour; Shear behaviour; Constitutive modelling; Numerical modelling; Case studies; Author index
£427.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Electronic Chart Display and Information
Book SynopsisElectronic navigation, although still relatively new, is becoming increasingly more common, particularly on commercial vessels. This handbook offers a wealth of detailed information about how different charting systems operate and answers the most commonly asked questions regarding electronic charts (ENC, RNC, DNC) and electronic chart systems (ECDIS, RCDS, ECS). The first resource to provide so much detail on all facets of ECDIS and Electronic Charting Systems, it is certain to serve as the bible for ECDIS users for years to come. It not only provides information for training programs but also for engineers maintaining ECDIS Systems in the field. The book will be of specific interest to those who need to know about selection, implementation, operational use, benefits, and management of these systems, without getting into the technical details of how ECDIS/GIS actually works.Trade Review"I look forward to having Captain Weintrit’s handbook readily available on my ship for student and officer use. I think it will be a great addition to our Maritime Education and the courses at our academies. I enthusiastically endorse his effort and professionalism without reservation." --Captain Larry Wade, Master, Training Ship STATE OF MAINE, Adjunct Professor, Department of Marine Transportation, Maine Maritime Academy, USA"Though it is lengthy for a handbook, I feel the objective as stated by the author is achieved. It is a valuable resource to be utilized for the education of industry professionals in the implantation and management of ECDIS." --Captain Bill Erlanson, Senior Deck Training Officer aboard the Training Ship STATE OF MAINE; Adjunct Professor in the Department of Marine Transportation at Maine Maritime Academy"For a long time to come, it will be the technical bible for ECDIS for not only providing information for training programs but also for engineers maintaining ECDIS Systems in the field."--George W. Kimball, Electronics Certifier, Instructor and Evaluator, Training Ship STATE OF MAINE, Retired Manager Raytheon Marine Systems, USATable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Legal Aspects, Requirements and International Standards. 2. Principal Types of ECS and Electronic Charts. 3.ECDIS Data. 4. Presentation of ENC/SENC Data. 5. Main Functions of ECDIS. 6. Route Planning and Special Functions. 7. Route Monitoring and Special Functions. 8. Data Updating System. 9. Additional Navigation-related Information Sensors, Display and Functions. 10. Voyage Data Recording (Documentation). 11. Errors, Status Indications, Warnings and Alarms. 12. Operational Requirements.
£332.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Vibrations from Blasting
Book SynopsisCollection of excellent articles presenting the latest developments in blast vibration measurements, modeling and mitigation techniques. Includes contributions on novel environmentally-induced vs blast-induced movements, non-conventional geophysical processing techniques, new modeling approaches, mitigation techniques using smarter blasting methods, new blasting approaches in quarries and tunnels as well as mine case studies. For researchers and practitioners working on blasting vibrations. Table of ContentsA brief review of the measurement, modelling and management of vibrations produced by blasting Design concepts of rock blasting for surface construction work in Korea Application of statistical multilevel modelling to control blasting operations adjacent to sub-surface structures Blast control and optimization by close range vibration monitoring Case study of autonomous vibration measurements in a quarry in Jordbro High resolution, continuous, GPS synchronised data acquisition Evolutionary methods claim more accuracy: A comparison of empirical methods and evolutionary programming in vibration prediction Prediction and minimisation of vibrations during production blasts The role of surface waves in prediction of ground vibrations from blasting Establishing acceptable PPV limits in high risk blasting projects that are outside conventional guidelines and standards Risk based prediction of safe charge per delay in surface mine blasting: new approach Blast vibration damage threshold for the safety of residential structures in mining areas Comparative measurements of structure and crack motions during blasting and other environmental forces Assessment of current vibration regulations with micro-meter crack response
£147.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Urban Water Security Managing Risks
Book SynopsisUnderstanding the impacts of urbanization on the urban water cycle and managing the associated health risks demand adequate strategies and measures. Health risks associated with urban water systems and services include the microbiological and chemical contamination of urban waters and outbreak of water-borne diseases, mainly due to poor water and sanitation in urban areas, and the discharge as well as the disposal of inadequately treated, or untreated, industrial and domestic wastewater. Climate change only exacerbates these problems, as alternative scenarios need to be taken into consideration in urban water risk management.Urban Water Security: Managing Risks â the result of a project by UNESCOâs International Hydrological Programme on the topic â addresses issues associated with urban water risks. The first section of the volume describes risks associated with urban water systems and services. The volume then discusses the concept of risk management for urban water systemsTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Drinking water – Potential health effects caused by wastewater disposal3. Microbial Health Risks and Water Quality; 4. Chemical Health Risks 5. Risk Management on the urban water cycle. Climate change risks 6. Water source and drinking water risk management 7. Wastewater risks in the urban water cycle 8. Risks Associated with Biosolids Reuse in Agriculture 9. Closing the Urban Water Cycle” Integrated Approach towards Water Reuse in Windhoek, Namibia 10. Reducing risk from wastewater use in urban farming – a case study of Accra, Ghana 11. Drinking water – potential health effects caused by infiltration of pollutants from solid waste landfills 12. Exploding sewers: the industrial use and abuse of municipal sewers, and reducing the risk—the experience of Louisville, Kentucky US 13. Lessons learned: a response and recovery framework for post-disaster scenarios 14. Managing urban water risks: Managing drought and climate change risks in Australia
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Dynamics of Structure and Foundation A Unified
Book SynopsisDesigned to provide engineers with quick access to current and practical information on the dynamics of structure and foundation, this 2-volume reference work is intended for engineers involved with earthquake or dynamic analysis, or the design of machine foundations in the oil, gas, and energy sector. Whereas Volume 1 (ISBN 9780415471459) deals with theory and fundamentals, this volume is concentrated on three major application areas: dynamic soil-structure interaction (DSSI), the analysis and design of machine foundations, and on the analytical and design concepts for earthquake engineering. It presents innovative, easy-to-apply and practical solutions to various problems and difficulties a design engineer will encounter. It allows quick access to targeted information; it includes a wealth of case studies and also examines geotechnical considerations with regard to dynamic soil-structure interaction. Table of Contents1. Dynamic soil structure interaction; 2. Analysis and design of machine; 3. Analytical and design concepts for earthquake engineering foundations
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Shell Structures Theory and Applications Vol. 2
Book SynopsisShell Structures. Theory and Applications, Volume 2 contains 77 contributions from over 17 countries, reflecting a wide spectrum of scientific and engineering problems of shell structures. The papers are divided into six broad groups: 1. General lectures; 2. Theoretical modeling; 3. Stability; 4. Dynamics; 5. Numerical analysis; 6. Engineering design, and will be of interest to academics, researchers, designers and engineers dealing with theoretical modelling, computerized analyses and engineering design of thin-walled structures and shell structural elements.Table of ContentsPreface, Organization and Committees, Acknowledgements, General lectures, Theoretical modelling, Stability, Dynamics, Numerical analysis, Author index
£166.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Safety and Reliability of Bridge Structures
Book SynopsisRecent surveys of the U.S. infrastructureâs condition have rated a staggering number of bridges structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. While not necessarily unsafe, a structurally deficient bridge must be posted for weight and have limits for speed, due to its deteriorated structural components. Bridges with old design features that cannot safely accommodate current traffic volumes, and vehicle sizes and weights are classified as functionally obsolete. Such deficiencies may adversely affect the performance of transportation systems in emergency situations or for disaster response. This narrative has become part of the public debate sparked by the collapse of the I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on August 1, 2007. Ever since, numerous technical and news articles have been written to answer the persistent question, why did the bridge collapse?Exhaustive examination of the details of a specific bridge failure, typically, reveals tTable of ContentsPreface1 Bridge safety, analysis and design2 Cable-supported bridges3 Movable bridges4 Advanced materials5 Bridge instrumentation and monitoring6 Bridge security and testing7 Bridge inspection, management and assessment8 Bridge construction, maintenance and retrofit9 Bridge deck evaluation10 Bridge history and aestheticsAuthor index
£204.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Tubular Structures XIII
Book SynopsisTubular Structures XIII contains the latest scientific and engineering developments in the field of tubular steel structures, as presented at the 13th International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS13), Hong Kong, 15 17 December 2010. The International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS) has a longstanding reputation for being the principal showcase for manufactured tubing and the prime international forum for discussion of research, developments and applications in this field. The Symposium presentations herein include one invited ISTS Kurobane Lecture together with all the technical papers.Various key and emerging subjects in the field of hollow structural sections are covered, such as: special applications and case studies, static and fatigue behaviour of connections/joints, concrete-fi lled and composite tubular members and offshore structures, stainless steel and aluminium structures, earthquake and dynamic resistance, specifi cation and standTable of Contents1. ISTS Kurobane lecture 2. Bolted joints 3. Static strength of joints 4. Seismic 5. Stability 6. Stainless steel & aluminium 7. Oval hollow sections 8. Applications & case studies 9. Specification & code development 10. Structural integrity 11. Composite construction 12. Fire
£256.50
CRC Press Environmental Hydraulics Two Volume Set
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rethinking Water and Food Security
Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview, by leading world experts, on key issues in global water and food security. The book is divided in a series of over-arching themes and sections. The first part of the book provides an overview of water and food security. The second and third sections look at global trade and virtual water trade, and provide some specific examples on the application of the water footprint at different scales. The fourth section sets the context into wider debates related to global sustainable production and consumption. The last section of the book addresses the role of the silent groundwater revolution to help address water and food security; the water/energy nexus, and the potential for generating new water.Table of ContentsI – Are global water resources a limitation for food production and security?II – Searching for water intelligence solutionsIII – Economic development, the role of the private sector and ethical aspectsIV – Environmental conservation vs. food productionV – The strategic role of groundwater in achieving food securityVI –Water, energy and technology for food security
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd eWork and eBusiness in Architecture Engineering
Book SynopsisSince 1994, the European Conference on Product and Process Modelling has provided a discussion platform for research and development in Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facilities Management sectors.eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2010 provides strategic knowledge on the achievements and trends in research, development, standardisation and industrial implementation of product and process information technology. The book contains contributions from leading experts, bringing together expertise, knowledge, and ongoing research and visions for the evolution of the expanding world of ICT-based applications that address information, process and project management in the dynamic construction sector. Also included are recent research programmes and the latest results from FP7, E2B, EG-ICE, ERABUILD, the European Construction Technology Platform, Science Foundation Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Sustainable Energy Ireland and other Table of Contents1. Innovations 2. Advanced computing in engineering 3. Building information modeling 4. Collaboration and process modelling 5. Computer aided education and training 6. Intelligent Computing in Engineering (EG-ICE) 7. Hardware-Software platforms for facilities and energy management 8. Information technology for optimised building operation 9. Information technology for energy-efficiency 10. Optimisation and simulation 11. Semantic Web and GIS
£209.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Urban Habitat Constructions Under Catastrophic
Book SynopsisCOST is an intergovernmental framework for European Cooperation in Science and Technology, allowing the coordination of nationally-funded research on a European level. Part of COST was COST Action C26 âUrban Habitat Constructions Under Catastrophic Eventsâ, which started in 2006 and held its final conference in Naples, Italy, on 16-18 September 2010. The participation of 23 European countries confi rmed the international interest of COST Action C26. The main objective of COST Action C26 was to increase the knowledge of the behaviour of constructions in urban habitat under catastrophic events (earthquakes, fi re, wind, impact, explosions etc.), in order to predict their response when both the applied loading and the inherent structural resistance are combined in such a way that the safety level reaches unacceptable values, leading in some cases to a premature collapse.The activity of COST C26 Action was developed by four Working Groups (WGs), each dealing with the main issues Table of Contents1. Characterization of catastrophic actions on constructions 2. Analysis of behaviour of constructions under catastrophic events 3. Evaluation of vulnerability of constructions 4. Protecting, strengthening and repairing 5. Strategy and guidelines for damage prevention
£237.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Risk Analysis Dam Safety Dam Security and
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword, Prólogo, Organization/Organización, Sponsors/Patrocinadores, Session 1. Critical infrastructure management, Session 2. Risk analysis, Session 3. Dam safety, Session 4. Dam security
£175.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas
Book SynopsisBehaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas is a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of seismic resistant steel structures. It comprises a collection of papers presented at the seventh International Specialty Conference STESSA 2012 (Santiago, Chile, 9-11 January 2012), and includes the state-of-the-art in both theoretical and experimental research on the behaviour of steel structures in seismic areas. The book is organized in the following sections:- Performance-Based Design of Structures;- Seismic, Wind and Exceptional Load;- Material Behaviour;- Member Behaviour;- Connection Behaviour;- Global Behaviour;- Analytical and Experimental Methods;- Mixed and Composite Structures;- Passive and Active Control;- Strengthening and Repairing;- Codification;- Design, Fabrication and Practice.Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas aims to close the gapTable of ContentsPreface, Organization, Acknowledgements, Keynote lectures, Analytical and experimental methods, Connection behavior, Design, fabrication and practice, Global behavior, Member behavior, Mixed and composite structures, Self-centering seismic systems, Passive, semi-active and active control, Performance-based design of structures, Seismic, wind and exceptional loads, Strengthening, repair and monitoring, Miscellaneous
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Mechanics of Residual Soils
Book SynopsisResidual soils are found in many parts of the world and are used extensively as construction materials for roads, embankments and dams, and to support the foundations of buildings, bridges and load-bearing pavements. The characteristics and engineering properties of residual soils can differ significantly from those of the more familiar transported soils. The fact that residual soils occur often in areas with tropical and sub-tropical climates and (extensively) in semi-arid climates, adds another dimension to their engineering performance, that of unsaturation.Although there are many books that deal with the mechanics of soils, these are based mainly on the characteristics and behaviour of saturated transported soils. The first edition of this book was the first book to be written specifically about the mechanics of residual soils. The book was prepared by a panel of authors drawn from the Technical Committee on Tropical and Residual Soils of the International Society for SoiTable of Contents1. Origin and formation of residual soils 2. Microstructure, mineralogy and classification of residual soils 3. Describing the engineering properties of residual soils as observed in situ 4. The mechanics of compaction and compacted residual soil 5. Steady and unsteady flow of water and air through soils – permeability of saturated and unsaturated soils 6. Compressibility, settlement and heave of residual soils 7. Shear strength behaviour and the measurement of shear strength in residual soils 8. Case histories involving volume change and shear strength of residual soils
£180.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Advances in Transportation Geotechnics 2
Book SynopsisAdvances in Transportation Geotechnics II deals with the geotechnics of roads, railways and airfields. Providing economic and sustainable transportation infrastructures for societies is highly dependent on progress made in this field. These contributions to the 2nd International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics (Hokkaido, Japan, 10-12 September 2012), held under the auspices of the International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), cover a broad range of technical topics, including those addressed by the first conference held in Nottingham, UK in 2008. Advances in Transportation Geotechnics II contains a total of 138 reviewed papers from 29 countries in addition to 5 invited papers prepared by distinguished keynote lecturers, and addresses the following themes: - Geotechnics of pavements, railway tracks and airfields; &nbTable of ContentsPreface Welcome address Organizing and advisory committees Reviewers 1 Invited lectures 1.1 Special lecture Trends and challenges in earthworks for transportation infrastructures A.G. Correia & J.-P. Magnan Mechanical behavior and earthquake-induced failures of volcanic soils in Japan S. Miura 1.2 Keynote lecture Bituminous mixtures: From thermo-mechanical properties of components to structure calculation H. di Benedetto Soil suction measurements in highway subgrades D.G. Fredlund & Q. Nguyen Performance evaluation of shock mats and synthetic grids in the improvement of rail ballast B. Indraratna, S. Nimbalkar & C. Rujikiatkamjorn GRS structures recently developed and constructed for railways and roads in Japan F. Tatsuoka, M. Tateyama & J. Koseki Sustainable pavement construction utilizing engineered unbound aggregate layers E. Tutumluer 2 Geotechnics for pavement, rail track and airfield 2.1 Pavement Characterization of highly compressible marine clay for road foundation G.W. Chai, N. Mosavat, E.Y. Oh & Y.C. Loo Evaluation of the mechanical characteristics of recycled base layers produced by Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) J. Depatie, J.-P. Bilodeau & G. Dore Effects of lime content and amelioration period in double lime application on the strength of lime treated expansive sub-grade soils C. Gallage, M. Cochrane & J. Ramanujam The use of recycled crushed concrete as a road base material J.N. Greitschus Analysis of traffic-load-induced permanent settlement of highway embankment on soft clay ground M. Huang & Z. Yao Effects of freeze-thawing on mechanical behavior of granular base in cold regions T. Ishikawa, S. Kawabata, S. Kameyama, R. Abe & T. Ono Characterization of hydrated cement treated crushed rock base as a road base material in Western Australia using disturbed state concept P. Khobklang, V. Vimonsatit, P. Jitsangiam & H. Nikraz Role of resilient modulus constitutive models on response of pavements M. Mazari, E. Navarro, I. Abdallah & S. Nazarian A prediction method of plastic deformation development of subbase and subgrade in concrete pavement T. Nishizawa Thick-layer construction using sandy soil as material and embankment performance evaluation: Assessment of rolling compaction test results T. Sakaiya, T. Kuwahara, H. Takei & K. Umetsu Effects of the environment-conscious pavements in Fukuoka University and its verification K. Sato Study of suction in unsaturated soils applied to pavement mechanics B.A. Silva & L.M.G. Motta Cracking and flexural behaviors on cement treated crushed rock for thin flexible pavement K. Siripun, P. Jitsangiam, H. Nikraz & C. Leek Jet grouting deformability modulus prediction using data mining tools J. Tinoco, A.G. Correia & P. Cortez Full-scale accelerated loading test for load distribution on subgrade due to CFA stabilized base K. Tomisawa, T. Endoh, H. Godenki, T. Okabe & T. Kanai Failure on a roadside dip slope with partial anchorage system H. Wang & J.-J. Hung 2.2 Rail track Establishing linkages between ballast degradation and imaging based aggregate particle shape, texture and angularity indices H. Boler, M. Wnek & E. Tutumluer Laboratory tests on a ballasted rail track reinforced by geosynthetics L. Briancon, C. Cojean, N. Calon, S.C. d'Aguiar & A. Robinet Evaluation of a linear elastic 3D FEM to simulate rail track response under a high-speed train J. Cunha & A.G. Correia Improvement of rail track subgrade using stone columns combined with geosynthetics B. Fatahi, H. Khabbaz & T.M. Le Seismic damage assessment of an airport runway based on non-linear FEM analysis with special reference to crack occurrence Y. Hata, K. Ichii & A. Nozu Influence of moisture content on cyclic plastic deformation characteristics of recycled crusher-run material under moving wheel loads A. Inam, T. Ishikawa & S. Miura Development of integrated RC roadbed for slab track on clay subgrade Y. Momoya, T. Takahashi, O. Maruyama & E. Sekine Effect of ground properties and embankment height on the embankment failure behavior during earthquake M. Ohki, M. Seki, T. Sakai & M. Nakano Railroad foundations-verifications and analysis of the dynamic stability M. Raithel & E. Leusink Design method for railway bases reinforced with geogrid P. Rimoldi Evaluation of train running stability on slab track with vibration exciter M. Shinoda, H. Sakamoto, N. Misaki & Y. Sakamoto Modelling and application of polyurethane geocomposites for high-speed ballasted railway tracks including transition zone dynamics P.K. Woodward, A. Kacimi, O. Laghrouche & G. Medero Study on the settlement characteristics and reinforcement technology of unsaturated soil ground of high-speed railway L. Wu & G. Jiang 2.3 Airfield Development of high durable grout for airport prestressed concrete pavement N. Kawamura, R. Maekawa, K. Morohashi, A. Shiji & K. Kamitani Determination method of ground model for reclaimed land with dredged clay and evaluation by settlement record of Kita-Kyushu Airport H. Yoshida, H. Kume, S. Yamamoto, M. Katagiri, T. Yoshifuku, K. Ohishi & M. Terashi 3 Geomaterial, including nontraditional materials Performance assessment of clay soil stabilized with recycled gypsum based on SEM and XRD A. Ahmed, M. Kobayashi & K. Ugai Blended recycled clay masonry and crushed concrete aggregate in bases A.H. Azam, D.A. Cameron & M.M. Rahman Evaluation of non-traditional stabilizers with silty-clay desert soil A. Bayat & O. Farzaneh Mechanical characteristics of hydrated cement treated crushed rock base for Western Australian road base S. Chummuneerat, P. Jitsangiam & H. Nikraz Study on effect of mixing condition on strength of mixture of dredged soil and steel slag S. Hirai, T. Mizutani, Y. Kikuchi, S. Nakashima & K. Iguchi Mechanical characteristics of foamed bitumen mixtures in Western Australia Y. Huan, P. Jitsangiam, H. Nikraz & R. Grant Recycled concrete aggregate as a base course material in Western Australian road P. Jitsangiam, K. Siripun, H. Nikraz & C. Leek A method for accelerating the solidification of granulated blast furnace slag Y. Kikuchi, T. Mizutani, S. Oka & K. Nakashima Improvement of swelling-collapsible behaviors of silty clay by calcium carbide residue A. Kumpala, S. Horpibulsuk & J. Suebsuk Effects of compaction condition on seismic performance of dike embankment and its evaluation S. Matsumura, S. Miura & S. Yokohama Experimental study on deformation characteristics of granular materials made from recycled glass bottles under traffic loading T. Mikami, J. Koseki & T. Sato Dynamic centrifuge model tests on quay wall backfilled with granular treated soil Y. Morikawa, H. Takahashi, K. Hayano & Y. Okusa Characterization of gold mine tailings for utilization in development of the rural infrastructure F.K. Mutabazi & P.M. Bujulu Mechanical characteristics of composite geomaterial mixed with lightweight granular material K. Yamanaka & K. Minegishi Change in mechanical characteristics of embankment material by compaction control and its evaluation S. Yokohama, S. Miura & S. Matsumura 4 Asphalt mixtures and hydraulically-bound materials Influences of in situ HMA compaction on its performances Y. Hachiya, K. Kitaochi & T. Watanabe Characterization of emulsion bitumen stabilized aggregate base M. Moaveni, I. Abuawad, K. Hasiba, D. Zhang & E. Tutumluer Effects of mineral fillers on rheological properties of asphalt binders A.D. Mwanza, P. Hao & H. Hui Behaviour of asphalt mixture under large amplitude cyclic loading Q.T. Nguyen, H. Di Benedetto & C. Sauzeat Effect of water on the strength of bituminous mixes with waste concrete aggregates M.A. Sobhan, S.A. Mofiz, T. Humyra & M.R. Awall New X-ray CT evaluation method of engineering characteristics of asphalt mixture S. Taniguchi, I. Nishizaki, K. Ogawa & J. Otani A study of developing new tests to evaluate compaction property and deformation resistance for slipform paving concrete S. Yokota, T. Sato, R. Kamishita, K. Nakamura, O. Kamada & Y. Sakamoto Interpretation and application of repeated torsional shear test on asphalt mixtures N. Yoshida, A. Fuke, T. Uehara & K. Adachi 5 Earthworks for transportation facilities A study on the structural assessment of pavement damaged by the Tohoku Earthquake and liquefaction and causes of the damages N. Abe A study on increased layer thickness for embankment construction using ordinary compaction machinery T. Adachi, S. Nishimoto & A. Satoh Influence of the drainage in the reinforced soil wall during seepage flow M. Kobayashi, K. Miura & T. Konami The effect of dry unit weight, suction, and imparted energy on the modulus of a compacted mixture of sand and kaolin C. Rujikiatkamjorn, A. Heitor & B. Indraratna Proposal of control criteria for embankment compaction in Hokkaido A. Sato, S. Nishimoto & T. Suzuki Numerical study on dynamic interaction between embankment and consecutive culverts Y. Sawamura, K. Kishida & M. Kimura Relationship between compaction equipment and compaction results M. Yamada, S. Nishimoto & A. Sato 6 Application of geosynthetics Monitoring and predicting the seismic behaviors of geosynthetic reinforced soil retaining structures S.J. Chao, A. Cheng, C.Y. Chan & J.R. Chang Effects of subbase geogrid reinforcement on residual deformation characteristics of asphalt pavement D. Hirakawa & Y. Miyata Performance of a Bearing Reinforcement Earth (BRE) wall and its numerical simulation S. Horpibulsuk, C. Suksiripattanapong, A. Chinkulkijniwat, T. Tangsutthinon & W. Bunyakiat Rural road maintenance using geotextile available in developing countries M. Kimura & Y. Fukubayashi Effectiveness of geotextiles in unsurfaced pavements over weak subgrade evaluated from accelerated field testing D. Mishra & E. Tutumluer Effect of geosynthetic drainage layers on the recovery rate of pavement surface modulus C. Savoie, G. Dore, J.-P. Bilodeau & J. Fachon Seismic performance of geotextile reinforced soil wall with double facing system 101 S. Tsuji, N. Tatta, Z. Wang, T. Kubo & K. Arai 7 Laboratory testing and in-situ testing Solidification of dredged marine clay under varied mix conditions: A laboratory study 105 C.-M. Chan, Y. Kikuchi & T. Mizutani The influence of moisture on the detection of de-bonding in asphalt pavements using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) R.D. Evans & M. Rahman Improving the use of unbound granular materials in railway sub-ballast layer E. Fortunato, A. Paixao & S. Fontul Measurement of the deformation behavior of asphalt mixture by using a high-speed camera Y. Hisari, S. Yokota & K. Takehara Development of medium-size triaxial apparatus for unsaturated granular base course materials T. Ishikawa, Y. Zhang, H. Segawa, S. Miura & T. Tokoro Characterization of polymer modified asphalt for rutting and cracking potential using dynamic shear rheometer M.A. Javid & M.W. Mirza Full scale model tests on slab track constructed on embankment H. Jiang, X. Bian, Y. Chen & J. Jiang Shakedown behavior of unbound granular material under repeated portable FWD loading M. Kamiura Surface free energy components of aggregates from contact angle measurements using Sessile Drop method M. Koc & R. Bulut Influence of reclaimed materials on base course quality K. Kubo, M. Itani & S. Horiuchi Fundamental study on the simple evaluation methods for particle size distribution and maximum/minimum void ratio of sand-gravel mixtures G.H.A.J.J. Kumara, K. Hayano, K. Ogiwara & M. Takeuchi In-situ measurement of damping ratio spectra from the inversion of phase velocities of P and S waves in cross-hole seismic testing C.G. Lai & A.G. Ozcebe A study on cyclic triaxial test method for coarse granular materials S.J. Lee, I.W. Lee, S.H. Lee, J.W. Lee & S.H. Lee Large-scale triaxial tests of dense gravel material at low confining pressure S. Lenart, J. Koseki, T. Sato, Y. Miyashita & H.V. Thang Characteristics of in-situ dynamic stresses of pavement subgrade under portable falling weight deflectometer test G.L.M. Leung, Y.H. Wang & A.W.G. Wong Accumulation of excess pore water pressure and post-cyclic settlement of saturated soft clay subjected to multi-directional cyclic simple shear H. Matsuda, T.T. Nhan, R. Ishikura & A.P. Hendrawan Determination of air-entry value for different compacted unsaturated soil T. Nishimura, J. Koseki & H. Rahardjo Experimental study on responses of saturated clay to traffic loading J.G. Qian, S.B. Guo, M.S. Huang & J.F. Zhang Influence of underground structures on cavity formation due to various conditions of water flow M. Sato & R. Kuwano Geotechnical behavior of cement treated soils from southern coast line of Caspian Sea P. Sedighi & A. Eslami An innovative approach for continuous measurement of cemented sand stiffness immediately after layer compaction J. Silva, M. Azenha & A.G. Correia A study on the design of highway bridge pile foundations in volcanic ash ground K. Tomisawa, T. Egawa & S. Miura The case studies of damage investigation of the 2011 East Japan earthquake disaster using the vehicle for exploring under roads by GPR Y. Yamashita, A. Matsuyama & H. Murakami Intact soft clay responses to cyclic principal stress rotation in undrained condition J. Zhou, J. Yan, Y. Cao & X. Gong Challenges for transportation geotechnics in extreme climates of Kazakhstan and Korea A. Zhussupbekov, Zh. Shakhmov, E.C. Shin & S. Krasnikov 8 Modeling and numerical simulations Discrete element modeling of asphalt mixture W. Cai, G.R. McDowell, A.C. Collop & G.D. Airey Investigating geogrid-reinforced ballast using laboratory pull-out tests and discrete element modelling C. Chen, G.R. McDowell & N.H. Thom Numerical modeling of soil-mixing columns used for railway subgrade reinforcement S.C. D'Aguiar, M. Diagne & N. Calon Modelling cemented sand using DEM J.P. de Bono, G.R. McDowell & D. Wanatowski Modelling of sand behavior in drained cyclic shear L.I.N. De Silva & J. Koseki Innovative sleeper design analysis using DEM J.-F. Ferellec & G.R. McDowell Influence of the soil properties variability on the railway track response under moving load V.A. Fernandes, S.C. D'Aguiar & F. Lopez-Caballero Comparison between a 3-D finite element pavement model and the mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide for asphalt pavements S. Im, H. Ban, Y.-R. Kim & S.-W. Park Centrifuge modelling of an embankment stabilised with discretely spaced reinforced concrete piles T.J. Kelly, J.A. Knappett & R. Muller 3D-DEM simulation for shaking table test of ballasted test track A. Kono & T. Matsushima Performance analysis of EPS test embankment L. Korkiala-Tanttu, M. Juvankoski & H. Kivikoski Dynamic response for critical velocity effect depending on track supporting stiffness I.W. Lee, S.J. Lee & S.H. Lee Numerical analysis of settlements at bridge approaches M.S. Nam & J.-H. Jung The use of geotechnical instrumentation and finite element analysis for assessment of bridge foundation stability due to breccia resliding over clayshale P.P. Rahardjo, Y. Halim & H. Wisanto Shear strain development and pore pressure distribution in sandy model slope under repeated rainfall K. Sasahara & N. Sakai Physical model of surcharge loading to the intersecting ridge between two slopes S. Thay, S. Kitakata, T. Pipatpongsa & A. Takahashi On 1G slope failure model tests due to rainfalls: Difference of failure patterns due to difference of densities of a subsurface sand layer N. Tokoro, K. Tanikawa, H. Saito, Y. Kohgo & T. Hori Effect of deformed wick drain in soft ground improvement for embankments in Vietnam H.-H. Tran-Nguyen & H.H. Ha Shaking table test and effective stress analysis of bridge pile foundation with seismic isolation rubber in liquefied ground K. Uno, M. Mitou & H. Otsuka 9 Design, construction and maintenance A study on materials and environmental conditions for mechanistic-empirical design method of asphalt pavement in cold snowy regions R. Abe, M. Kumagai & K. Maruyama Limerick Tunnel approach roads-geotechnical design & performance of bridge transitions F.J. Buggy Design loads on railway substructure-comparative parametric investigation on the influence of fastening stiffness (European and Japanese) K. Giannakos Proposal of maintenance options to meet the pavement failure characteristics in Bangladesh M.R. Islam & K. Hayano The dynamic analysis to human-vehicle-road system for bump at the end of bridge J.-H. Jung & M.S. Nam Design and construction of deep excavation engineering adjacent to the subway tunnel in Shanghai soft soil J. Li, W. Wang & K. Tan Railway track stiffness measurements at bridge transition zones H. Luomala & A. Nurmikolu Quality assessment of high water content embankment slope based on compaction energy S. Manandhar, N. Yasufuku, T. Kobayashi & M. Taniyama Effect of traffic overloading and stiffness of unbound aggregates on pavement performance A. Shafeeq, Y. Kohata & Y. Takeuchi A conceptual model for reliability analysis of pavement foundations A. Teixeira, A.G. Correia, A. Gaspar, A.A. Henriques & Y. Honjo Transportation infrastructure on soft sensitive clays: Some essential aspects and examples V. Thakur, F. Oset, S.A. Degago, R. Aaboe & A. Watn 10 Performance evaluation and quality control Permanent strain testing of recycled concrete aggregate for evaluation of unbound bases D.A. Cameron & A.R. Gabr Performance of the double layered D-mix pavement E. Hirotsu A study on repair design method of porous asphalt for the Japanese motorways K. Kamiya & T. Kazato Trafficability during thaw on minor roads in Finland S. Saarelainen & H. Gustavsson 11 Sustainability of management and rehabilitation Pavement maintenance management on the Hanshin Expressway network A. Higatani, K. Sasaki, N. Hamada & Y. Hisari Analytical redesign potential of flexible pavements utilizing the in-situ characteristics of unbound materials A. Loizos, C. Plati & V. Papavasiliou Study on inspection method for railway existing retaining walls using vibration testing S. Nakajima, M. Shinoda, K. Abe, T. Mai & T. Ehara D-runway construction in Tokyo Haneda Airport-Hybrid structure of piled pier and reclamation fill Y. Watabe & T. Noguchi 12 Risk assessment and environmental issues Soil liquefaction vulnerability mapping due to seismic activity using geo-statistics, GIS and geotechnical data B. Md. Habibullah, J. Kuwano, S. Tachibana & S. Yamaoka Evaluation of soil liquefaction potential along Tabriz Metro Line 2 based on Idriss-Boulanger and Japanese Highway Bridges methods E.A. Kaljahi & M. Babazadeh Stability evaluation of soft cliff subjected to wave erosion S. Kawamura & S. Miura Rainfall characteristics inducing shallow failure on road slope in Korea K.S. Kim & C.K. Chung Modeling of transportation and leaching behaviour of contaminants in stabilized tailings R.P. Mapinduzi, P.M. Bujulu & W. Mwegoha Internal erosion in dikes alongside roads and railways J. Monnet, O. Ple & D.M. Nguyen Mineral barriers against natural contamination from excavated rocks A. Naka, T. Katsumi, G. Flores, T. Inui, A. Takai & T. Ohta An appropriate stress test to estimate the long term performances of high speed rail structures M. Preteseille, P. Hornych & T. Lenoir Analysis of ground loosening behaviour in expansion of underground cavities: Laboratory experiments in sandy soil I.H.S. Renuka, R. Kuwano & T. Sato Author index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Tubular Structures XIV
Book SynopsisTubular Structures XIV contains the latest scientific and engineering developments in the field of tubular steel structures, as presented at the 14th International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS14, Imperial College London, UK, 12-14 September 2012). The International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS) has a long-standing reputation for being the principal showcase for manufactured tubing and the prime international forum for presentation and discussion of research, developments and applications in this field. &Table of ContentsPreface; Publications of previous international symposia on tubular structures; ISTS Kurobane lecture Hybrid hollow structural sections; CIDECT 50th anniversary session papers; Composite construction; Connections; Elliptical hollow sections; Fatigue and fracture; Stainless steel; Architecture, applications and case studies; Aluminium; Earthquake and dynamic response; Fire; Trusses and arches; Structural behaviour; Materials and section forming
£218.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd From Materials to Structures Advancement through
Book SynopsisFrom Materials to Structures: Advancement through Innovation is a collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the 22nd Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM22) held in Sydney Australia, from 11-14 December 2012 by academics, researchers and practising engineers mainly from Australasia and the Asia-Pacific region. The topics under discussion include: Biomechanics Composite structures and materials Computational mechanics Concrete, masonry, steel and timber structures Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics Fire engineering Geomechanics Foundation engineering Innovative and smart structures Pavement engineering Rehabilitation of structures Rock engineering Site investigation Soil improvement and reinforcement Structural health monitoring Structural optimisation Sustainable materialsFrom Materials to Structures: Advancement through InnoTable of ContentsPreface, Scientific committee, Keynote papers, Composite structures & materials, Computational mechanics, Concrete structures, Dynamic analysis of structures, Earthquake & wind engineering, Fibre composites, Fire engineering, Foundation and pavement engineering, Geomechanics, Mechanics of materials, New design and construction technologies, Shock and impact loading, Steel and aluminium structures, Structural health monitoring, Structural optimisation and reliability, Sustainability of structures and materials, Timber engineering, Concrete/material technology
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Numerical Modeling of AAR
Book SynopsisThis reference book presents the theory and methodology to conduct a finite element assessment of concrete structures subjected to chemically induced volumetric expansion in general and alkali aggregate reaction in particular. It is limited to models developed by the author, and focuses on how to best address a simple question: if a structure suffers from AAR, how is its structural integrity jeopardized, and when would the reaction end.Subjects treated are:â Brief overview of AAR: nature of the chemical reactions, AAR in both dams and nuclear power plants, and how does it impact the mechanical properties of concrete.â Constitutive model for both the AAR expansion, and concrete nonlinearities (both smeared and discrete crack models).â Validation of the model along with a parametric study to assess what are the critical parameters in a study.â Selection of material properties for an AAR finite element simulation, followed by applications in dams and massive reinTable of ContentsPreface1 Introduction 1.1 Concrete Composition 1.2 Alkali Aggregate Reactions 1.3 A Brief Review of Finite Element 1.4 A Brief Review of Heat Transfer 1.5 Finite Element Modeling of AAR 1.6 Book Content 1.7 Summary2 AAR Constitutive Model2.1 Minimum Requirements for a "Modern" AAR Numerical Model .2.2 The Model 2.3 Kinetics 2.4 Retardation 2.5 Humidity 2.6 AAR Strain2.7 Summary 3 Constitutive Model; Concrete3.1 Introduction 3.2 Nonlinear response of concrete3.3 The nonlinear continuum model 3.4 Nonlinear Discrete Joint Element3.5 Summary4 Validation4.1 Benchmark Results4.2 Summary5 Parametric Study5.1 Preliminary5.2 Results5.3 Summary6 Material Properties6.1 Introduction 6.2 Elastic properties 6.3 AAR properties 6.4 Thermal properties 6.5 Reclamation study6.6 AAR properties through system identification 6.7 On the Importance of Proper Calibration6.8 Summary7 Applications7.1 Arch Gravity Dam; Isola7.2 Hollow Buttress Dam; Poglia7.3 Arch Dam, Amir-Kabir7.4 Arch Dam, Kariba7.5 Massive Reinforced Concrete Structure7.6 Summary 8 Micro Model8.1 A Diffusion-Based Micro Model 8.2 A Mathematical Model for the Kinetics of the Alkali-Silica Reaction8.3 Summary9 Prediction of Residual Expansion9.1 Literature Survey 9.2 Expansion Curve from Delayed Laboratory Testing 9.3 SummaryA Numerical Benchmark for the Finite Element Simulation of Expansive ConcreteA.1 Introduction A.2 Test Problems A.3 Presentation of Results A.4 Results Submission and Workshop A.5 Acknowledgements A.6 ContactsB MerlinB.1 IntroductionB.2 Arch Dam Preprocessor: Beaver B.3 Preprocessor: KumoNoSu B.4 Analysis: Merlin B.5 Post-Processor: Spider C Brief Review of the Reaction RateC.1 DefinitionsC.2 Examples of Simple Reactions C.3 Complex Reactions Author Index Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Four Point Bending
Book SynopsisCracking is recognized as one of the main causes of pavement deterioration, and is the primary cause of the need for maintenance and rehabilitation. Researchers around the world are working on the problem of cracking in asphalt pavements, with the goal of developing better understanding of the mechanics of cracking, creating test methods for assessing the risk of cracking for different materials and designs, and implementing these results into improved design methods and specifications. This Third Conference on Four-point bending held at the University of California, Davis, USA, follows two successful previous conferences, held at the Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, in 2007, and at the University of Minho, Portugal in 2009. The primary objective of these conferences is to provide an exchange of ideas and experience and to disseminate that knowledge among researchers, government and private agencies and consultants, about the use of the four-point bending test to evaTable of ContentsPreface V Conference organization Modeling of the Four Point Beam test A detailed FEM simulation of a 4-point bending test device M. Huurman & A.C. Pronk Description of a procedure for using the Modified Partial Healing model (MPH) in 4PB test in order to determine material parameters A.C. Pronk Assessment of different flexure fatigue failure analysis methods to estimate the number of cycles to failure of asphalt mixtures M.I. Souliman,W.A. Zeiada, K.E. Kaloush & M.S. Mamlouk Investigation into the size effect on four-point bending fatigue tests N. Li, A.A.A. Molenaar, M.F.C. van de Ven, A.C. Pronk & S.Wu Applications to Mechanistic Design Application of four-point bending beam fatigue test for the design and construction of a long-life asphalt concrete rehabilitation project in Northern California V. Mandapaka, I. Basheer, K. Sahasi, P. Vacura, B.W. Tsai, C.L. Monismith, J. Harvey & P. Ullidtz Development of fatigue performance specification and its relation to mechanistic-empirical pavement design using four-point bending beam test results B.-W. Tsai, R.Wu, J.T. Harvey & C.L. Monismith Development of a standard materials library for mechanistic-empirical fatigue and stiffness evaluation L. Popescu, J. Signore, J. Harvey, R.Wu, I. Basheer & J.T. Holland Four point bending beam tests in Arizona and relationship to asphalt binder properties G.B.Way, K.E. Kaloush & J.M.B. Sousa First steps for the perpetual pavement design: Through the analysis of the fatigue life N. Hernandez, J. Hernandez & R. Martinez Asphaltic materials evaluation Fatigue assessment of conventional and highly modified asphalt materials with ASTM and AASHTO standard specifications G.M. Rowe, P. Blankenship & T. Bennert Mechanical characterization of dry asphalt rubber concrete for base layers by means of the four bending points tests C. Maggiore, G. Airey, G. Di Mino, C.M. Di Liberto & A. Collop Impact of air void content on the viscoelastic behavior of hot mix asphalt B. Hofko, R. Blab & M. Mader Fatigue evaluation of reinforced asphalt concrete slabs K.P. Biligiri, S. Said & H. Hakim Influence of recycled asphalt shingles on fatigue properties of asphalt pavements A.A. Cascione & R.C.Williams Flexural fatigue tests and predictions models - tools to investigate SMA mixes with new innovative binder stabilizers J.B. Sousa, I. Ishai & G. Svechinsky Laboratory evaluation of fatigue and flexural stiffness of warm mix asphalt A.N. Mbaraga, K.J. Jenkins & J. Van den Heever Comparisons with other tests Comparison of fatigue properties using 2-point and 4-point bending tests - Czech experience P. Hyzl, M. Varaus, P. Mondschein, J. Valentin & V. Soucek Hungarian experience with different bending devices 2 Z. Puchard & A. Gorgenyi Development of quality control test procedure for characterizing fracture properties of asphalt mixtures S. Saadeh, O. Eljairi, B. Kramer & E. Hajj Fatigue resistance: Is it possible having a unique response? C. Maggiore, G. Airey, A. Collop, G. Di Mino, M. Di Liberto & P. Marsac Non-asphaltic materials evaluation A laboratory study of the influence of multiple axle loads on the fatigue performance of a cemented material M.A. Moffatt, G.W. Jameson &W. Young Four point bending tests on cement treated materials G. Gaarkeuken, B.W. Sluer & M.M.J. Jacobs Repeated load flexural testing to characterize lightly stabilized granular materials D.K. Paul & C.T. Gnanendran Author index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Applications of Statistics and Probability in
Book SynopsisUnder the pressure of harsh environmental conditions and natural hazards, large parts of the world population are struggling to maintain their livelihoods. Population growth, increasing land utilization and shrinking natural resources have led to an increasing demand of improved efficiency of existing technologies and the development of new ones. Additionally, growing complexities of societal functionalities andinterdependencies among infrastructures and urban habitats amplify consequences of malfunctions and failures. Malevolence, sustainable developments and climatic changes have more recently been added to the list of challenges. Over the last decades, substantial progress has been made in assessing and quantifying risks. However, with regard to the broader utilization of risk assessment as a means for societal strategic and operational planning, there is still a great need for further development.Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering contains the proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Applications of Statistics and Probability in Civil Engineering (ICASP11, ZÃrich, Switzerland, 1-4 August 2011). The book focuses not only on the more traditional technical issues, but also emphasizes the societal context of the decision making problems including the interaction between stakeholders. This holistic perspective supports the enhanced and sustainable allocation of limited resources for the improvement of safety, environment and economy. The book is of interest to researchers and scientists working in the field of risk and reliability in engineering; to professionals and engineers, including insurance and consulting companies working with natural hazards, design, operation and maintenance of civil engineering and industrial facilities; and to decision makers and professionals in the public sector, including nongovernmental organisations responsible for risk management in the public domain, e.g. building authorities, the health and safety executives, the United Nations and the World Economic Forum.Table of ContentsPreface, Editor’s foreword, Organization, Conference organization, Sponsors, GS_119 — Applications (1), GS_129 — Applications (2), GS_139 — Applications (3), GS_318 — Applications (4), GS_328 — Applications (5), GS_338 — Applications (6), MS_332 — Applications and new developments of system reliability assessment (theory), MS_114 — Bayesian networks for engineering risk analysis, MS_115 — Bridge traffic loading (1), MS_125 — Bridge traffic loading (2), GS_113 — Decision analysis, MS_116 — Fuzzy analysis and soft computing methods in reliability assessment and optimization (1), MS_126 — Fuzzy analysis and soft computing methods in reliability assessment and optimization (2), MS_136 — Fuzzy analysis and soft computing methods in reliability assessment and optimization (3), GS_238 — Life-cycle analysis, MS_215 — Maintenance and safety of aging infrastructure (1), MS_118 — Meta-models/surrogate models for uncertainty propagation, sensitivity and reliability analysis (1), MS_128 — Meta-models/surrogate models for uncertainty propagation, sensitivity and reliability analysis (2), GS_123 — Model selection, aggregation and testing for probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (1), GS_133 — Model selection, aggregation and testing for probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (2), MS_137 — Modelling for Risk management in construction projects, GS_316 — Natural hazards modeling, MS_226 — Performance-based design for structures subject to natural hazard (2), MS_124 — Probabilistic calibration of codes (1), MS_214 — Probabilistic methods for the assessment of existing concrete structures (1), MS_224 — Probabilistic methods for the assessment of existing concrete structures (2), MS_234 — Probabilistic methods for the assessment of existing concrete structures (3), MS_138 — Probabilistic methods in hydraulic and spatial structural analysis, GS_112 — Probabilistic modeling in engineering (1), GS_122 — Probabilistic modeling in engineering (2), GS_132 — Probabilistic modeling in engineering (3), GS_212 — Probabilistic modeling in engineering (4), MS_117 — Probabilistic modelling of the behaviour of timber in structures (1), MS_127 — Probabilistic modelling of the behaviour of timber in structures (2), MS_319 — Probabilistic models and methods for risk assessment of lifeline networks and decision support (1), MS_329 — Probabilistic models and methods for risk assessment of 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Taylor & Francis Ltd Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction
Book SynopsisGeotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground comprises a collection of 118 papers, four reports on symposium themes, and four invited lectures presented at the seventh International Symposium on Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground, held in Rome, Italy, 16-18 May 2011.The symposium was organized by the Technical Committee TC28 âœUnderground Construction in Soft Groundâ of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE). This is the latest in a series which began in New Delhi in 1994, and was followed by symposia in London (1996), Tokyo (1999), Toulouse (2002), Amsterdam (2005), and Shanghai (2008). The Rome symposium was organised by the Italian Geotechnical Society (AGI), under the auspices of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and the Italian Ministry for Public Works, and sponsored by various national and internaTable of ContentsPreface, Organisation, Sponsors, Special lectures, Keiichi Fujita lecture, Session reports, Construction, design, and measured performance of bored tunnels, Physical and numerical modelling of deep excavations and bored tunnels, Construction, design, and measured performance of deep excavations, Design methods and predictive tools for deep excavations and bored tunnels, Ground movements, interaction with existing structures and mitigation measures, Activities of TC204 working groups
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advances in Discontinuous Numerical Methods and
Book SynopsisRocks and soils can behave as discontinuous materials, both physically and mechanically, and for such discontinuous nature and behaviour there remain challenges in numerical modelling methods and techniques. Some of the main discontinuum based numerical methods, for example the distinct element method (DEM) and the discontinuous deformation analysis (DDA), are associated with geomechanics and geoengineering. Discontinuous numerical methods have been widely applied in geoengineering related to civil, mining, hydropower and petroleum engineering. There are many good examples of the use of UDEC/3DEC and DDA in design and forensic of geoengineering projects, in dams, slopes, tunnels, caverns and mines. The discontinuous numerical methods provide good tools to capture the true physical and mechanical behaviours of the geomaterials, and provide the scientific insights enabling for better engineering. Discontinuous numerical methods are indeed very much research and engineering tools of thTable of ContentsKeynotesDiscontinuous deformation analysis method and applicationsKey block theory, block cutting and applicationsNumerical manifold method and further developmentsDistinct element method and applicationsDiscontinuous modelling of finite element and other methods
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Modern Techniques in Bridge Engineering
Book SynopsisDue to significant economic growth in the last few decades, increasing traffic loads impose tremendous demand on bridge structures. This, coupled with ongoing deterioration of bridges, introduces a unique challenge to bridge engineers in maintaining service of these infrastructure assets without disruption to vital economic and social activities. This requires innovative solutions and optimized methodologies to achieve safe and efficient operation of bridge structures.Bridge engineering practitioners, researchers, owners, and contractors from all over the world presented on modern techniques in design, inspection, monitoring and rehabilitation of bridge structures, at the Sixth New York City Bridge Conference held New York City on July 25-26, 2011. This book contains a select number of papers presented at the conference. This group of papers provides a state-of-the-art in bridge engineering and is of interest to any reader in the field.Table of ContentsPreface1 Cable-supported bridges2 Bridge analysis & design3 Innovative bridge technology4 Bridge rehabilitation and retrofit5 Bridge replacement & construction6 Bridge management & monitoring7 Historic bridgesAuthor index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd True Triaxial Testing of Rocks
Book SynopsisThis is the first book ever published on the problems of true triaxial testing of rocks addressing all aspects of true triaxial testing of rocks, including: (i) true triaxial testing techniques and procedures; (ii) test results: strength, deformability, failure mode, permeability, acoustic emission, and elastic wave velocity; (iii) constitutive laws and failure criteria; and (iv) applications to geoengineering and geosciences.Recent developments in the field of true triaxial testing of rocks are presented, as well as a thorough review of the most important achievements in the whole history of true triaxial testing of rocks.Almost all researchers from around the world engaged in the true triaxial testing of rocks over the last three decades have contributed to this work. The authors originate from different branches of geoengineering and geosciences, including civil engineering, engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, petroleum engineering, seTable of ContentsTrue Triaxial Testing Techniques and Procedures. Test Results: Strength, Deformability, Failure Mode, Permeability, Acoustic Emission, Elastic Wave Velocity, … . Failure Mechanism and Failure Criteria. Applications to Geoengineering and Geosciences. Miscellaneous.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rapid Load Testing on Piles
Book SynopsisA Rapid Load Test (RLT), developed to determine the initial stiffness and bearing capacity, is an economical and practical alternative to a Static Load Test (SLT). The broad application of RLT, however, was hampered by uncertainty about the interpretation of the test results. This book offers clear guidance on the available analysis techniques and their reliability.The guidelines were related to an international standard that is drawn up by CEN and can be used in two ways: Straightforward interpretation of test results, chapters 1-3 Interpretation with additional background information about the possibilities and limitations, chapters 4-8 The guidelines were drawn up by the Dutch CUR-committee on rapid load testing on piles.Chapters 1 and 2 deal with the practical execution of the test and the presentation of the results. Chapter 3 gives a general overview of existing interpretation methods and refers to step-by-step descriptions of thTable of ContentsPrefaceSummary 1 Introduction and scope of the guidelines2 Test execution and test results 3 General overview of interpretation methods 4 Theoretical aspects5 Interpretation methods6 Safety approach7 Special aspects8 Symbols and definitions
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Harmonising Rock Engineering and the Environment
Book SynopsisHarmonising Rock Mechanics and the Environment comprises the proceedings (invited and contributed papers) of the 12th ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics (Beijing, China, 18-21 October 2011). The contributions cover the entire scope of rock mechanics and rock engineering, with an emphasis on the critical role of both disciplines in sustainable development and environmental preservation. The main topics include (but are not limited to): Site investigation and field observation. Rock material and rock mass properties testing (laboratory and in situ). Analysis techniques and design methods, modeling and numerical methods. Information system, artificial intelligence and other advanced techniques. Rock engineering in hazardous geo-environments. Rock breakage and excavation techniques. Underground storage of petroleum, gas, CO2, and nuclear waste disposal.Harmonising Rock Mechanics and the Environment wTable of ContentsMüller lecture; Rocha Medal Lecture; Keynote lectures; Numerical modelling; Laboratory testing and rock properties; Field measurements and site investigations; Dynamics and blasting; Fluid and gas flow; Mining and rock support; Tunnelling, rock caverns, and underground space; Rock slopes and foundations; Interdisciplinary
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Nonlinear Random Vibration
Book SynopsisThis second edition of the book, Nonlinear Random Vibration: Analytical Techniques and Applications, expands on the original edition with additional detailed steps in various places in the text. It is a first systematic presentation on the subject. Its features include:â a concise treatment of Markovian and non- Markovian solutions of nonlinear stochastic differential equations,â exact solutions of Fokker-Planck-Kolmogorov equations,â methods of statistical linearization,â statistical nonlinearization techniques,â methods of stochastic averaging,â truncated hierarchy techniques, andâ an appendix on probability theory.A special feature is its incorporation of detailed steps in many examples of engineering applications.Targeted audience: Graduates, research scientists and engineers in mechanical, aerospace, civil and environmental (earthquake, wind and transportation), automobile, naval, architectural, and mining engineering.Trade ReviewIn summary, the technical material in Prof. To’s 2012 second edition of Nonlinear Random Vibration: Analytical Techniques and Applications is well presented, of sufficient depth, detail, and quality, and supported by a good number of solved example problems.Robert M. KochNaval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI, USAIn: Noise Control Engr. J. 61 (2), March-April 2013, pp 251-252Table of ContentsIntroduction. Markovian and Non-Markovian Solutions of Stochastic Nonlinear Differential Equations. Exact Solution of the Fokker-Planck-Kolmogorov Equation. Methods of Statistical Linearization. Statistical Nonlinearization Techniques. Methods of Stochastic Averaging. Truncated Hierarchy and other Techniques.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fibre Reinforced Cement and Concrete Proceedings
Book SynopsisThis book presents the latest research development on fibre reinforced cementitious materials, especially those related to ageing and durability. The book forms the Proceedings of the International Symposium held at Sheffield in July 1992, the latest in a series of RILEM symposia on this subject, organised by RILEM Technical Committee 102-AFC Ageing and Durability to Fibre Cement Composites.Trade Review"This book provides a comprehensive updating on recent research and development into these materials from over 100 leading specialists from all parts of the world." - Concrete AbstractsTable of ContentsPreface. Keynote papers: Fibre reinforced concrete - where do we go from here? - B I G Barr, UK. Performance driven design of fibre reinforced cementitious composites - V C Li, USA. "From forest to factory to fabrication" - R S P Coutts, Australia. Part titles: New fibres, fabrication, early age and strength properties. Engineering properties, dynamic behaviour. Fracture behaviour. Modelling. Structural behaviour. Applications. Ageing and durability. Special fibres, natural fibres. Synthetic fibres and reinforcement. Ferrocement. Author index. Subject index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Ductility of SeismicResistant Steel Structures
Book SynopsisThis book is a state-of-the-art report on the ductility of steel structures, containing a comprehensive review of the technical literature available, and presenting the results of the authors'' own extensive research activities in this area. Analytical and numerical methods are described, and a wealth of practical information is provided. Ductility of Seismic-Resistant Steel Structures will be of great use to advanced students, researchers, designers and professionals in the field of civil, structural and earthquake engineering.Trade Review'Intended as a guide for structural engineers seeking to design economical but safer steel structures, this publication provides a critical review of advanced issues in the analysis of seismic-resistant steel structures' - Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research NewsTable of ContentsPreface. Notations. 1. Why Ductility Control? 2. Learning from Earthquakes. Seismic Decade 1985-1995. 3. Basic Design Philosophy. 4. Material and Element Ductilities. 5. Section and Stub Ductilities. 6. Member Ductility Evaluation. 7. Advances in Member Ductility. 8. Comprehensive Methodology for Ductility Design. Appendix. DUCTROT computer program.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Upgrading Water Treatment Plants
Book SynopsisUpgrading Water Treatment Plants is a comprehensive and practical guide providing the technical detail required to upgrade existing water treatment plants to increase processing efficiency and improve overall quality without the need for substantial investment into new physical plant installation.Based on practical experience and field tested methodology, this book is an invaluable reference for civil engineers, treatment plant managers and water scientists in consultancies, water utilities, government agencies and international organisations concerned with public health and water quality.Table of Contents1. Basic Requirements for Optimisation. 2. Assessing Plant Performance and Identifying Defects. 3. Water Analysis for Treatment Control. 4. Improving Plants and Their Operation. 5. Determining Design Parameters. 6. Disinfection. 7. Optimising and Upgrading Treatment Plants. 8. Optimisation and Upgrading of a Plant from 100 ls-1 to 250ls-1. 9. Optimisation and Upgrading of a Plant from 1m3s-1 to 2.5m3s-1 10. Optimisation and Upgrading of a Plant from 20 ls-1 to 50 ls-1. Index.
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Elsevier Science Advanced Mechanics of Solids and Structures
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US A Tunnel Runs Through Be an Engineer Designing to
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Taylor & Francis Inc Fundamentals of Infrastructure Engineering
Book SynopsisBased on the author's extensive experience, this book presents recent advances in systems theory and methodology for infrastructure engineering. It highlights modern approaches to the analysis, design, construction, implementation, management, and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure systems and projects, including transportation and water resources. This thoroughly updated and expanded second edition covers contemporary state-space methods for systems modeling and design, user-friendly interactive programs for outcomes research, advanced techniques for control of water supply systems and pipe networks, and Eigenvalue, hydraulic, and discount rate computations.Table of ContentsThe nature of systems; systems in engineering; theories of systems; optimization; systems evaluation; linear graphs; CPM and PERT; decision analysis models; calculus optimization; lagrange multiplier method; linear programming; nonlinear programming; systems simulation; differential equations for systems; state space systems; autonomous systems. Appendices: computing the discount rate; treatment of data; the Pearson equation; the PERT formula; matrices; tableau algorithms; normal distribution; drawing random numbers; the linear oscillator; hydraulic computations; eigenvalue computations.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Reinforced Soil Engineering
Book SynopsisThis one-of-a-kind reference evaluates the efficacy, stability, and strength of various soil walls, slopes, and structures enhanced by geosynthetic materials. Offering stimulating contributions from more than 50 leading specialists in the field, Reinforced Soil Engineering compiles recent innovations in design layout, controlled construction, and geosynthetic material implementation for improved cost-efficiency, maintenance, and functioning in civil engineering applications. The book focuses on geotechnical earthquake issues and case histories from countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Turkey, and other European nations.Table of ContentsCivil and environmental applications of geosynthetics, Hoe I. Ling; performance properties of geogrids, Wim Voskamp; unit cell testing of reinforced soils, Hoe I. Ling; Modelling the time-dependent behaviour of geosynthetically reinforced soilstructures with cohesive backfill, Victor N. Kaliakin and M. Dechasakulsom; issue and nonissue in block walls as implied through computer-aided design, Dov Leshchinsky; application of sliding block concept to geosynthetic-constructed facilities, Hoe I.Ling; failure of an 8-m-high segmental block wall in the northeast United States, C.M. Reith, G.S. Paxson, and A.W. Cadden; displacement monitoring at Verrand high reinforced-soil structure, G. Sembenelli and P. Sembenelli; UD case study - BluewaterRetail and Leisure Destination reinforced soil slopes to form steep-sided new lakes, J.H. Dixon; state of the practice - past, current and future perspectives of reinforced soil retaining structures in Turkey, Muhannad Ismeik and Erol Guler; recentexperiences of reinforced retaining structures in China, Li Guangxin and Wang Zhao; large-scale reinforced clay walls backfilled with clay at Cheng Kung University, Ching-Chuan Huang, H.Y. Shan, G.Y. Jean, and A.L. Leu; geotextile reinforced abutments onsoft foundation, Ennio M. Palmeira, Andre Fahel, and Luiz E.P. Campos; geosynthetic reinforcement in the mitigation of pipeline flotation, Yoshiyuki Mohri, Toshinori Kawabata and Hoe I. Ling; practice and research of geosynthetic reinforced soil walls inAustralia, Sik-Cheung Robert Lo; geosynthetic reinforced containment dyke constructed over soft foundation - numerical analysis, Hoe I. Ling, Dongyi Yue and Victor N. Kaliakin; post-earthquake investigation of several geosynthetic reinforced soilretaining walls and slopes during Ji-Ji earthquake of Taiwan, Hoe I. Ling and Dov Leshchinsky; tests on seismic stability of several types of soil retaining walls, Junichi Koseki, Kenji Watanabe, Fumio Tatsuoka, Masaru Tateyama, Kenichi Kojima and YulmanMunaf; performance of geosynthetics reinforced soil wall and reinforced earth wall subject to blast loading - experimental and numerical study, Tan Siew Ann; shaking table tests of embankment models reinforced with geotextiles, S. Tani, S. Ihara, Y.Yokota, and Y. Okabe; centrifuge modelling of seismic performance of reinforced earth structure, Jiro Takemura and Akihiro Takahashi; performance analysis of arifiye overpass reinforced earth walls during the 1999 Kocaeli (Turkey) earthquake, C. GuneyOlgun and James R. Martin II; dynamic simulation of the reinforced slope failure at the Chi-Nan University during the 1999 Chi-Chi earthquake, Nelson N.S. Chou and Chia-Cheng Fan; a compact probabilistic representation -the Chi-Chi earthquake groundmotion, A.W. Smyth, S.F. Masri, and C.H. Loh; a critical review of full-scale shaking table tests conducted on reinforced soil retaining walls, Hoe I. Ling.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Hazardous Waste Cost Control 20 Cost Engineering
Book SynopsisA text for a graduate or upper-level undergraduate course, and a reference for practicing cost, pollution, and environmental engineers. Explains methods for dealing with issues of hazardous waste such as cost growth, static and dynamic baseline development, contingency estimating, risk and uncertainTable of Contents"Hazardous Waste Cost Control Management, Richard A. Selg Environmental Regulations Impacts and Agency Negotiations, William A. Zbitnoff Innovative Claims and Disputes Avoidance, Gui Ponce de Leon, Timothy C. McManus, and Gerald P. Klanac Assessment and Remedial Cost/Schedule Baseline Development, Gary E. Thompson and Marc A. Zocher Estimating the Remediation of Hazardous Waste Sites, Ronald G. Stillman Cost Drivers for Hazardous Waste Projects, Donald J. Cass Contingency Estimating for Environmental Projects, R. F. Shangraw, Jr. Decisions in the Marketplace, Kenneth R. Cressman and Bruce A. Martin Appendix A: Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix B: Glossary Appendix C: Regulatory Agency References "
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Taylor & Francis Inc Handbook of Structural Engineering
Book SynopsisContinuing the tradition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering, encapsulating the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of the field. The authors address a myriad of topics, covering both traditional and innovative approaches to analysis, design, and rehabilitation.The second edition has been expanded and reorganized to be more informative and cohesive. It also follows the developments that have emerged in the field since the previous edition, such as advanced analysis for structural design, performance-based design of earthquake-resistant structures, lifecycle evaluation and condition assessment of existing structures, the use of high-performance materials for construction, and design for safety.Additionally, the book includes numerous tables, charts, and equations, as well as extensive references, reading lists, and websites for further stuTable of ContentsPreface. About the Editors. Contributors. Structural Analysis. Structural Design. Structural Design Using High-Performance Materials. Earthquake Engineering and Design. Special Structures. Special Topics. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Inc The HilbertHuang Transform in Engineering
Book SynopsisData used to develop and confirm models suffer from several shortcomings: the total data is too limited, the data are non-stationary, and the data represent nonlinear processes. The Hilbert-Huang transform (HHT) is a relatively new method that has grown into a robust tool for data analysis and is ready for a wide variety of applications.This text presents the first thorough presentation of the formulation and application of the Hilbert-Huang Transform (HHT) in engineering. After an introduction and overview of recent advances, thirty leading international experts explore the use of the HHT in areas such as oceanography, nonlinear soil amplification, and non-stationary random processes. One chapter offers a comparative analysis between HHT wavelet and Fourier transforms, and another looks at the HHT applied to molecular dynamic simulations. The final chapter provides perspectives on the theory and practice of HHT and reviews applications in disciplines ranging from biomedicalTrade Review"This is a book that exclusively deals with the HHT. Its main purpose is to provide the reader with an overview of the HHT without pursuing thorough mathematical details. Further, it attempts to demonstrate the versatility of the method by including numerous applications of the HHT in various engineering fields including ocean, environmental, seismic, and structural engineering. The book is organized into 13 chapters, each one written by different authors in a strict technical paper format … Overall, the book provides a balanced presentation of the HHT from various points of view depending on the application of interest and demonstrates the versatility and applicability of this numerical technique in various technical fields. It can be a valuable reference text for researchers and practitioners in the plethora of engineering fields that deal with the processing of nonstationary data sets and focus on extracting physically meaningful information while capturing the evolution of the corresponding processes in time or space."-Pol Spanos (Rice University), Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering, vol. 132, no. 5, Sept./Oct. 2006Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction to Hilbert-Huang Transform and Some Recent Developments, Chapter 2 Carrier and Riding Wave Structure of Rogue Waves, Chapter 3 Applications of Hilbert-Huang Transform to Ocean-Atmosphere Remote Sensing Research, Chapter 4 A Comparison of the Energy Flux Computation of Shoaling Waves Using Hilbert and Wavelet Spectral Analysis Techniques, Chapter 5 An Application of HHT Method to Nearshore Sea Waves, Chapter 6 Transient Signal Detection Using the Empirical Mode Decomposition, Chapter 7 Coherent Structures Analysis in Turbulent Open Channel Flow Using Hilbert-Huang and Wavelets Transforms, Chapter 8 An HHT-Based Approach to Quantify Nonlinear Soil Amplification and Damping, Chapter 9 Simulation of Nonstationary Random Processes Using Instantaneous Frequency and Amplitude from Hilbert-Huang Transform, Chapter 10 Comparison of Hilbert-Huang, Wavelet, and Fourier Transforms for Selected Applications, Chapter 11 The Analysis of Molecular Dynamics Simulations by the Hilbert Huang Transform, Chapter 12 Decomposition of Wave Groups with EMD Method, Chapter 13 Perspectives on the Theory and Practices of the Hilbert-Huang Transform, Index
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