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Taylor & Francis Ltd Recent Advances in Polymer Chemical Physics:
Book SynopsisThe Institute of Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences has become one of the world's premiere centers for studies of polymeric materials; in use, during processing, and in harsh environments. The Institute's focus is on commercially available materials and their modifications to improve performance through advanced theoretical analysis and implementation of experimental results. Selected papers from the Institute have been incorporated into five sections-Stabilization and Degradation, Biochemistry , Photochemistry, Rheology and Flame Retardancy-and should provide invaluable background to producers of polymeric materials.Table of Contents1. Chemical Transformation of Polymers During Processing 2. Experimental Methods for Estimating Stabilizers; Efficiency 3. Quantitative Foundations of Polymer 4. Physico-Chemical Criteria for Estimating the Efficiency of Burn Dressings Biocompatibility and Biodestructibility 5. Photoradical Ageing of Polymers 6. A New Generation of Highly Efficient Fluorescent Polymers 7. Hydrodynamic and Conformational Parameters of the Macromolecules of Cellulose and Its Derivatives in Non-Aqueous Solutions 8. New Types of Ecologically Safe Flame Retardant Polymer Systems 9. Elastomeric Heat-Shielding Materials for Internal Surfaces of Missile Engines
£152.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Clean Combustion Technologies: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisThe seventy-five refereed papers in this volume represent the second in a series of biannual benchmarks for technologies that maximize energy conversion while minimizing undesirable emissions. Covering the entire range of industrial and transport combustion as well as strategies for energy R&D, these state-of-the-art contributions will be indispensable to mechanical and chemical engineers in academia and industry, and technical personnel in military, energy, and environmental agencies of government.Table of Contents1. Strategies 2. Pulverized Coal Combustion 3. Oil Combustion 4. Gas Combustion 5. Gas Fired Systems 6. Biomass Combustion 7. Fluidized Bed Combustion 8. Incinerators 9. Internal Combustion Engines 10. New Power Generation Cycles or Concepts 11. Control Technologies and Clean Technologies in Process Industries
£190.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Bioceramics
Book SynopsisThe main sections/chapters of the book focus on the composition of nine types of bioceramics, other simple oxides and more and the medical applications of these materials in orthopaedics, dentistry and the treatment of cancerous tumors.Table of Contents1. History and Scope of Bioceramics 2. History and Scope of Biomaterials 3. Properties of Biomaterials 4. Related Biological Materials 5. Bioceramics - Classified by Composition 6. Bioceramics - Classified by Application 7. Biomimetic Materials Glossary References Index
£71.24
Taylor & Francis Ltd Industrial and Engineering Applications of
Book SynopsisThis book presents the Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Industrial and Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, focusing on the theoretical aspects of intelligent systems research as well as extensions of theory of intelligent thinking machines.Table of ContentsPreface -- Conference Organization -- List of Sponsors and Cooperative Organizations -- GENETIC ALGORITHMS I -- COMPUTER VISION -- KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT -- SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL REASONING -- NATURAL LANGUAGE UNDERSTANDING -- PLANNING AND SCHEDULING -- GENETIC ALGORITHMS II -- MACHINE LEARNING -- EXPERT SYSTEMS -- INTELLIGENT USER-INTERFACES / TUTORING SYSTEMS -- NEURAL NETWORKS I -- FUZZY LOGIC I -- PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS -- CASE/MODEL-BASED REASONING -- NEURAL NETWORKS II -- FUZZY LOGIC II -- Author Index -- Subject Index.
£325.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Elemental Analysis of Airborne Particles
Book SynopsisAn increased standard of living in developed and developing countries has brought about a distinct rise in pollution. The problem of air pollution has specifically increased the public's awareness of the environmental and health-related consequences resulting from modern day industrial technology. This detailed collection of works devoted to the most popular methods in elemental analysis of airborne particles offers investigators a comprehensive book on the most common laboratory analytical methods currently used in trace element analysis. Discussed are atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma, atomic emission, particle induced gamma ray analysis, particle elastic scattering and Rutherford backscattering, and neutron activation analysis. Specific sections on quality assurance/quality control and source receptor modeling have also been included.Table of Contents1. Spectroscopy Methods (ICP-AES, ICP-MS, Atomic Absorption) 2. X-Ray Fluorescence 3. Neutron Activation Analysis 4. Proton-Induced X-Ray Emission 5. Source-Receptor Modeling 6. Multielemental Methods in Air Pollution Studies 7. Ion Chromatography 8. Standard Reference Materials in Quality Assurance and Quality Control Sampling Methodology 9. Data Basing of Large Sets of Environmental Measurements
£161.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Structural Dynamic Systems Computational
Book SynopsisNonlinear structural dynamic systems which are multi-degree of freedom systems involve, for instance, matrix dynamic equilibrium equations, which can be of various order up to very high order. In these equations, the nonlinear quantities can be dependent on time and other terms, such as scalar variables, which are dependent on time. Frequency response and response time derivatives would also, of course, be involved. Nonlinear terms can account for dissipative phenomena and can be due to other physical phenomena. In fact, many engineering structures involve time-dependent properties such as, stiffness elements of specific structural components which can change according to the stress level. Other examples of dynamic elements of nonlinear structural systems can include system mass and damping distribution elements which evolve with time, such as railway or highway bridges and other structures, which interact with external agencies generating the system motion (for example, trains, a queue of vehicles, or other external agencies.) This volume is a rather comprehensive treatment of many of the techniques and methods which are utilized for the analysis of nonlinear structural dynamic systems.Table of Contents1. Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis in the Frequency Domain of Structural Systems 2. Nonlinear Inelastic Dynamic Analysis of Beams and Beam-Columns 3. Techniques in Fourier Continuum Finite Elements for Large Deformation Structural Dynamics 4. Techniques in the Dynamic Analysis of Structures with Unilateral Constraints 5.Model Reduction Methodologies for Articulated Multi-flexible Body Systems 6. Dynamic Effects of Degenerate Singularities in the Potential Energy for Mechanical Systems
£190.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Industrial Manufacturing
Book SynopsisThe Technical Committee on Mechatronics formed by the International Federation for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, in Prague, Czech Republic, adopted the following definition for the term: Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical, electronic control and systems thinking in the design products and manufacturing process Due to developments in powerful computers, including microprocessors and Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICS), computational techniques, diverse technologies, advances in the design process of products and other factors, the field of mechatronics has evolved as a highly powerful and most cost effective means for product realization.Table of Contents1. Integrated Process Design and Control: A New Paradigm with Applications to Mechatronics 2. Mechatronic Systems Techniques in Computer Numerical Control of Machine Tools 3. Mechatronics Applied to Web Forming Processes 4. The Hot Strip Rolling Mill Looper: A Control Design Study 5. Thermomechatronics: Mechatronic Systems and Guidance Techniques in Thermal Manufacturing Process Control 6. Passivity Based Regulation of Nonlinear Continous Processes 7. Observer and Control Techniques for Bilinear Systems
£228.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Electromechanical Systems: Mechatronic Systems,
Book SynopsisThe technical committee on mechatronics formed by the International Federation for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, in Prague, Czech Republic, adopted the following definition for the term: Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of precision mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in the design products and manufacturing process.Due to developments in powerful computers, including microprocessors and Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICS), computational techniques, diverse technologies, advances in the design process of products and other factors, the field of mechatronics has evolved as a highly powerful and most cost effective means for product realization.Table of Contents1. Industrial Magnetic Bearing: Basics and Applications 2. Mechatronic Systems Techniques for Real-time Optical Measurement Systems 3. Mechatronic System Techniques for Mechanical Parts Inspection by Robot 4. Techniques and Applications of Accurate Hydraulically-Operated Processes and Machines 5. Mechatronic Systems Techniques for Intelligent Paper Roll Manipulator Systems 6. Supervisory and Adaptive Fuzzy Control for a Flexible-Link Robot
£228.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Science and Technology of Integrated
Book SynopsisThe aim of this book is to present in one volume some of the most significant developments that have taken place in the field of integrated ferroelectrics during the last decade of the twentieth century. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to integrated ferroelectrics and follows with fifty-three papers selected by Carlos Paz de Araujo, Orlando Auciello, Ramamoorthy Ramesh, and George W. Taylor. These fifty-three papers were selected from more than one thousand papers published over the last eleven years in the proceedings of the International Symposia on Integrated Ferroelectrics (ISIF). These papers were chosen on the basis that they (a) give a broad view of the advances that have been made and (b) indicate the future direction of research and technological development. Readers who wish for a more in-depth treatment of the subject are encouraged to refer to volumes 1 to 27 of Integrated Ferroelectrics, the main publication vehicle for papers in this field.Table of Contents1. Processing and Parameters of Sol-Gel PZT Thin-Films for GaAs Memory Applications 2. Pulsed Laser Deposition of Oriented PbZr.^O54Ti.^O46O^O3 3. Processing-Structure Relations for Ferroelectric Thin Films Deposited by Ion Beam Sputter Deposition 4. Recent Results on Switching, Fatigue and Electrical Characterization of Sol-Gel Based PZT Capacitors 5. Microscopic Modeling of Thin-Film Ferroelectrics: Fatigue 6. A Circuit Model for a Thin Film Ferroelectric Memory Device 7. Radiation Damage in Ferroelectric Thin-Film Memories 8. Integrated Ferroelectrics 9. Ferroelectric PbZr^O0.2Ti^O0.8O^O3 Thin Films on Expitaxial Y-Ba-Cu-0 10. Statistical Theory of Fatigue in Ferroelectric Devices 11. Sol-Gel Derived Ferroelectric THin Films in Silicon Micromachining 12. Theory of Conduction and Breakdown in Perovskite THin Films 13. Numerical Analysis of Ferroelctric Characteristics for Memory Use by Using a Lattice Model 14. Anomalous Remanent Polarization in Ferroelectric Capacitors 15. Chemical Aspects of Pb-Zr-Ti Oxide Thin Film Syntheses by PE-MOCVD below 500^ToC 16. Expitaxial La^O0.5Sr^O0.5CoO^O3 Electrode Films for Ferroelctric Device Applications 17. Conducting Oxide Electrodes for Ferroelectric Films 18. Deposition of Ba^O1-xSr^OxTiO3 via Liquid Source CVD (LSCVD) for ULSi DRAMs 19. A Theory of Polarization Reversals in Finite Systems 20. Electrochemical Models of Failure in Oxide Perovskites 21. Defect Chemistry and Transport Properties of Pb)Zr^O1/2Ti^O1/2)O^O3 22. Large-Area Growth of Pb (Zr, Ti)O^O3 Thin Films by MOCVD 23. Plasma Etching of PLZT: Review and Future Prospects 24. Ferroelectric La-Sr-Co-O/Pb-LA-Zr-Ti-O?La-Sr-Co-O Heterostructures on Silicon 25. Fatigue and Retention of Pb(Zr^O0.53Ti^O0.47)O^O3 Thin Film Capacitors with Pt and RuO^O2 Electrodes 26. 256Kb Ferroelectric Nonvolatile Memory Technology for 1T/1C Cell with 100ns Read/Write Time at 3V 27. Study on Ferroelectric Thin Films for Application to NDRO Non-Volatile Memories 28. Integrated Ferroelectric Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) 29. Ferroelectric Phase Shifters and Their Performance in Microwave phased Array Antennas 29. Materials Interactions in the Integration of PZT Ferroelectric Capacitors 30. Electrical Properties of Pb (Zr^O0.53Ti^O0.47)O Thin Film Capacitors with Modified RuO^O2 Bottom Electrodes 31. Fabrication and Testing of Micron-Size (Pb, La)(Zr, Ti)O^O3 Thin Film Capicitors 32. Manufacturing of Perovskite Thin Films Using Liquid Delivery MOCVD 33. AGbit-Scale DRAM Stacked Capacitor with ECR MOCVD SrTiO^O3 Over RIE Patterned RuO^O2/TiN Storage Nodes 34. New Low Temperature Processing of Sol-Gel SrBi^O2Ta^O2O^O9 Thin Films 35. Conformal LSMCD Deposition of SrBi^O2(Ta^O1-xNb^Ox)O^O9 36. Relationships Among Ferroelectric Fatigue, Electronic Charge Trapping, Defect-Dipoles, and Oxygen Vacancies in Perovskite Oxides 37. The Bandgap of SrBi^O2Ta^O2O^O9 38. MOCVD of Advanced Dielectric and Ferroelectric Films by Liquid Delivery 39. Scaling Possibility of PZT Capacitors for High Density and Low-Voltage NVFRAM Application 40. Ferroelectricity of Heteroepitaxial Ba^O0.6Sr^O0.4TiO^O3 Ultrathin Films 41. A 11x6 Element Pyroelectric Detector Array Utilizing Self-Polarized PZT Thin Films Grown by Sputtering 42. Technology Challenges and Solutions for 1 Gbit and Beyond 43. Electrical Characterization of Ferroelectric, Paraelectric, and Superparaelectric Thin Films 44. Ferroelctric Embedded Devices 45. Graded Ferroelectrics: A New Class of Steady-State Thermal/Electrical/Mechanical/Energy Interchange Devices 46. Correlation Between Material Properties of Ferroelectric Thin Films and Design Parameters for Microwave Devices Applications: Modeling Examples and Experimental Verification 47. Electrical Measurements of the High Speed Switching Characteristics of Micron-Scale Discrete Ferroelectric Capacitors 48. Conducting Diffusion Barriers for Integration of Ferroelectric Capacitors on Si 49. Expitaxial BaTiO^O3 Films on Silicon for MFSFET Applications 50. Voltage Scaling of Ferroelectric Thin Films Deposited by CVD 51. Studies of Ferroelectric Heterostructure Thin Films, Interfaces, and Device-Related Processes via In Situ Analytical Techniques 52. Review of SrBi^O2Ta^O2O^O9 Thin Films Capacitor Processing 53. Integration Technology for Ferroelectric Memory
£300.00
A A Balkema Publishers Tubular Structures VIII
Book SynopsisLooking at the architecture and engineering of tubular structures, and the behaviour of section joints, members and frames under different loads and conditions, this book provides a reference point for both civil and mechanical engineers.
£218.50
A A Balkema Publishers Baustatik - Baupraxis 7: Berichte der 7.Konferenz
Book Synopsis51 papers which succinctly describe the state of the art in the areas: Comptutational models and techniques; Structural dynamics; Innovative construction materials; Damage simulation and Durability. The papers show the application of innovative methods to practical situations. The spectrum of the single papers ranges from experimental and theoretical investigations of structures subject to dynamic loading (wind, earthquake, church bell ringing, explosions), FE analyses of non-linear structural behaviour, innovative design and analysis concepts for reinforced concrete and steel structures and safety assessment methods with explicit damage evaluation to complex building/foundation models, structural glass and textile span investigations for existing historical steel bridges and optimization aspects.
£999.99
A A Balkema Publishers Wind Engineering Into the 21st Century
Book SynopsisThe contributed papers are grouped within various fields including: Codes and regulations; wind climate; civil engineering structures; low-rise buildings; cladding and roofing; environmental aerodynamics; bridges; risk analysis and social impact; and industrial aerodynamics and wind energy. Volume 2 of three, Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Wind Engineering, Copenhagen, Denmark, 21-24 June 1999.Table of ContentsVolume 2: environmental aerodynamics; bridges; cladding and roofing ; computational engineering; risk analysis and social impact.
£999.99
A A Balkema Publishers Wind Engineering Into The 21st Century:
Book SynopsisThe contributed papers are grouped within various fields including: Codes and regulations; wind climate; civil engineering structures; low-rise buildings; cladding and roofing; environmental aerodynamics; bridges; risk analysis and social impact; and industrial aerodynamics and wind energy. Volume 3 of 3, Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Wind Engineering, Copenhagen, Denmark, 21-24 June 1999.Table of ContentsVolume 3: Buildings – General; Bluff body aerodynamics; Low-rise buildings; Wind tunnel techniques; Industrial aerodynamics; Wind energy.
£171.00
A A Balkema Publishers Slope Stability Engineering: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisThis collection of papers covers a wide range of relevant issues and aspects of slope stability engineering from both practical and scientific points of view.
£194.75
A A Balkema Publishers The Integration of Material, Process and Product
Book SynopsisA major thrust and contribution of Dr Owen Richmond's research career has been to integrate Mechanics, Materials, Processing and Design, and hence the title of the proceedings. Six major areas are emphasized in this book: Crystal imperfections; Polycrystals and properties; Constitutive modeling; Plasticity and failure; Metal forming and casting processes; Process and product design.
£130.00
A A Balkema Publishers Mechanics of Structures and Materials
Book SynopsisStructural mechanics in Australasia is the focus of the some 100 papers, but among them are also contributions from North America, Japan, Britain, Asia, and southeast Asia.
£209.00
A A Balkema Publishers Statnamic Loading Test: Proceedings of the 2nd
Book SynopsisThis work examines the Statnamic loading test, which allows the accurate and efficient evaluation of pile performance under intended loads. Topics covered include: case studies; global standardization of rapid load testing; interpretation; and model testing.
£180.50
A A Balkema Publishers Tubular Structures IX: Proceedings of the Ninth
Book SynopsisA reference for architects and engineers, this work covers themes on architecture, case studies, and the application and strengths of tubular beams.This work contains the Kurobane Lecture and papers of the ninth international symposium and EuroConference on tubular structures. The symposium provided a platform for the presentation and discussion of a total of 67 peer reviewed papers, covering themes on architecture, case studies and the application and strengths of tubular beams. Looking at design aspects of this construction and technical issues such as columns and frames under static, dynamic and fire loading.;The text is designed as a reference for architects, civil and mecahnical engineers, designers, fabricators and contractors involved in tubular structures.Table of ContentsPreface; Publications of the previous symposia; Organisation; Acknowledgements; Kurobane Lecture: From a tubular morning mist to the tubular morning glow; Papers in plenary sessions; Static strength; Fatigue and fracture; Members and columns; Frames; Fire; Connections; CIDECT President's student award papers
£290.00
A A Balkema Publishers Geoenvironmental Reclamation
Book SynopsisA collection of 76 papers from the proceedings of the International Symposium on geoenvironmental reclamation held in Nagpur. The topics covered include land degradation and reclamation, waste disposal, eco-friendly working, and water pollution.Table of ContentsLand degradation and reclamation; waste disposal and eco-friendly working; water pollution; air pollution; policies of government on environment; and general papers on environment, pollution and other topics.
£161.50
A A Balkema Publishers Durability of Concrete Structures and
Book SynopsisContents: General principles of durability design of reinforced concrete structures: State of the art; Structural features of engineering installations for storage of dry materials and liquids; Analysis of defects and damages in reinforced concrete silos, bunkers, and reservoirs in service; Analysis of main degradation processes in concrete and reinforced concrete structures of engineering installations; Analysis of models of durability for the main degradation processes in concrete and reinforcement ; Investigation of statistical parameters of operational loads in engineering structures; Experimental and theoretical investigation of strength of reinforced concrete members of engineering structures under sustained low-cycle loading; Durability design of reinforced concrete structures of engineering installations based on the Limit State Method; Application of Finite Element Method in numerical investigation of durability of reinforced concrete silos; Practical methods of enhancing durability of reinforced concrete structures of engineering installations service; Conclusion; Index.Table of ContentsGeneral principles of durability design of reinforced concrete structures;Structural features of engineering installations for storage of dry materials and liquids; Analysis of defects and damages in reinforced concrete silos, bunkers, and reservoirs in service; Analysis of main degradation processes in concrete and reinforced concrete structures of engineering installations; Analysis of models of durability for the main degradation processes in concrete and reinforcement; Investigation of statistical parameters of operational loads in engineering structures; Experimental and theoretical investigation of strength of reinforced concrete members of engineering structures under sustained low-cycle loading; Durability design of reinforced concrete structures of engineering installations based on the Limit State Method; Application of Finite Element Method in numerical investigation of durability of reinforced concrete silos; Practical methods of enhancing durability of reinforced concrete structures of engineering installations service; Conclusion; Index.
£999.99
A A Balkema Publishers In-situ Characterization of Soils
Book SynopsisThe papers included in this book describe various in-situ tests, routine and soil-specific, being used in various countries. The work opens new vistas of improvement in in-situ tests for soils to suit certain specific soil-structure interaction and designed performance of structure
£999.99
A A Balkema Publishers Quality Control in Road Construction
Book SynopsisA translation and fully updated version of the French title "Controles de qualit en construction routi re", 1987. This book presents the total panorama of the methods and means available to the various interveners.
£446.50
A A Balkema Publishers Numerical Models in Geomechanics: Proceedings of
Book SynopsisThe papers in this volume reflect the current research and advances made in the application of numerical methods in geotechnical engineering. Topics include: instabilities in soil behaviour; environmental geomechanics; and hydro-mechanical coupling in problems of engineering.Table of Contents1. CONSTITUTIVE MODELS FOR GEOMATERIALS 1.1 Mathematical formulation 1.2 Experimental verification and validation 2. MODELLING OF INSTABILITY AND STRAIN LOCALIZATION IN GEOMATERIALS 4. MODELLING OF TRANSIENT, COUPLED AND DYNAMIC PROBLEMS 5. APPLICATION OF NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES TO PRACTICAL PROBLEMS 5.1 Tunnels and underground structures 5.2 Foundations, piles and anchors 5.3 Excavations, slopes and embankments 5.4 Simulation of laboratory/field tests 5.5 Other applications 6. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
£115.00
A A Balkema Publishers Surface Water Hydrology: Volume 4 of the
Book SynopsisThis book is an outcome of the international conference on water resource management in arid regions at Kuwait in 2002. It focuses on areas encompassing major aspects of surface water hydrology. The book is useful for researchers, practitioners and graduate students.Table of ContentsSection 1: Water problems and policy 1. Water problems map, a way to envision our water future 2. Issues, problems and policy principles related to groundwater resources in Sudan 3. Agricultural drainage water reuse policy in Egypt: Conservation and challenges Section 2: Water scarcity, conservation and security 4. Coping with water scarcity: The future challenge 5. Water distribution management towards waste conservation 6. Statutory regulations for water conservation and water reuse 7. Graywater recycling 8. A vision for water security and sustainability in the Arab world Section 3: Water harvesting 9. The role of water harvesting in alleviating water scarcity in arid areas 10. Water harvesting in the arid countries: The “widan” (rivers) in Algeria and their management 11. Sustainable water harvesting in India: A case study 12. Implications of rain water harvesting in the coastal aquifer – A case study 13. Applicability of remote sensing in rainfall-runoff water harvesting in arid to semi-arid regions of Western India 14. Water harvesting and conservation: Evaluation of the Tunisian experience 15. Water harvesting practices in arid and semi-arid region of north of Gorgan Section 4: Decision support systems 16. A decision support system for water resources planning in Egypt 17. Development of a DSS for integrated water resources management under environmental balance in Egypt 18. Decision support system for water right analyses and control Section 5: Water resources development 19. Hydropower and irrigation-potentials of reservoirs in arid regions 20. Evaluation and storage of water resources in semi-arid regions 21. Global warming and water resources in the arid and semi-arid regions: Considering adaptation for sustainable development 22. Sustainable development of arid regions in Iran using aquifer management (modern and traditional methods) 23. Water supply project from Manavgat River of Turkey to arid Mediterranean countries 24. Evaluation of corrosion inhibitors in drinking water supply systems Section 6: Irrigation water management 25. Future perspectives of irrigation in the Southern Mediterranean region: Policies and management issues 26. Crop-water management for intensive production under restricted water supply 27. Optimal real time scheduling of irrigation and power generation for a multi-center pivot irrigation system 28. Determining water requirements for landscape irrigation in Istanbul region 29. Water efficient irrigation method for horticulture in arid region 30. Columnar fruiting cacti as an effective technology in improving water use efficiency in the arid regions 31. Effect of land leveling on water management and efficiency of irrigation water at Upper Egypt 32. Protection methodology of irrigation structures against sand movement risk 33. Evolutionary calibration of downstream canal control algorithms 34. Variation of total friction head losses and uniformity coefficients based on inlet pressure head in trickle irrigation laterals 35. Decline of qanats in Iran: Reasons and potential solutions Section 7: Management of water resources 36. Resource management in water short basins 37. Rational decision making in water resources in the presence of risk and uncertainty 38. Water management in Islam 39. Water management in the Arabian Peninsula: Needed adaptations 40. Challenges of water resources management in Brazilian semi-arid region 41. Integrated water resource management at West Delta region and related problems 42. Water management in the State of Bahrain: Two decades of experience and future expectations 43. Management of water resources in Kuwait with special reference to desalinated water 44. Sustainable water resources management of Gaza coastal aquifer, Palestine 45. Stochastic finite element and risk analysis on water resources management 46. Information technologies for water resources management 47. Management model on sharing transboundary water resources
£999.99
A A Balkema Publishers Advances in Mechanics of Structures and
Book SynopsisThis proceedings volume contains papers on: composite structures and materials; concrete structures; design and construction methodologies optimization and reliability; steel structures; computational mechanics; concrete technology and products; and more.
£403.75
A A Balkema Publishers Physical Modelling in Geotechnics: Proceedings of
Book SynopsisPapers cover topics including: physical modelling facilities; experimental advances; seismic experimental advances; education; soil behaviour; offshore systems; cold regions; geoenvironment; dynamics; earthquake effects; and strategies for disaster reduction.
£325.00
A A Balkema Publishers List of Members 2001: ISSMGE: International
Book SynopsisThis book presents the complete list of delegates of all the member countries, arranged in alphabetical order, of the 2001 International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.
£78.84
A A Balkema Publishers Advances in Concurrent Engineering: Proceedings
Book SynopsisTopics covered include: design technologies and applications; FE simulation for concurrent design and manufacture; methodologies; knowledge engineering and management; CE within virtual enterprises; and CE - the future.
£498.75
A A Balkema Publishers Seismogenic Process Monitoring: Proceedings of a
Book SynopsisThis volume covers near-source monitoring of seismogenic process, in situ probing of active faults, and techniques for seismogenic process monitoring. It is the outcome of multi-disciplinary investigations conducted over a large range of size scales.Table of ContentsPreface, 1: Introduction, 2: Near-source seismogenic process monitoring, 3: In situ monitoring of faults, 4: Laboratory seismogenic process monitoring, 5: New technology for seismogenic process monitoring, List of first authors
£199.50
A A Balkema Publishers Control of Cracking in Early Age Concrete:
Book SynopsisThis volume contains a collection of peer-reviewed papers addressing durability and integrity of high-performance, high-strength and mass concrete by predicting and preventing the cracking due to thermal stresses and shrinkage at the early age.
£999.99
A A Balkema Publishers Structural Dynamics - Eurodyn
Book SynopsisThe proceedings contain contributions presented by authors from more than 30 countries at EURODYN 2002. The proceedings show recent scientific developments as well as practical applications, they cover the fields of theory of vibrations, nonlinear vibrations, stochastic dynamics, vibrations of structured elements, wave propagation and structure-borne sound, including questions of fatigue and damping. Emphasis is laid on vibrations of bridges, buildings, railway structures as well as on the fields of wind and earthquake engineering, repectively. Enriched by a number of keynote lectures and organized sessions the two volumes of the proceedings present an overview of the state of the art of the whole field of structural dynamics and the tendencies ot its further development.
£999.99
A A Balkema Publishers Software Für Statik Und Konstruktion
Book SynopsisSoftware Fur Statik Und Konstruction: Berichte Vom 4, Sofistik. A collection of articles (German edition) on Software For Statics and Constructing: Report 4 by Sofistics
£209.00
A A Balkema Publishers Reclaiming The Underground Space - Volume 1:
Book SynopsisThis book contains papers, presented at the ITA World Tunnelling Congress 2003 held in Amsterdam, which reflects the state of the art with regard to research, analysis, design and practical experience in almost all fields of tunnelling and underground space construction.Table of ContentsOpening address 1. Some critical and positive comments concerning building underground Keynote lectures 2. Reclaiming the underground space of large cities in Japan 3. Safety in tunnelling and underground construction – an Australian perspective 4. The “Big Dig” of Boston, Massachussetts: lessons to learn 5. Engineering the underground Underground space use 6. 25 years of experience with sport facilities in rock in Norway 7. Sijtwende, a prime example of multiple use of space in the Netherlands 8. Ombla multipurpose hydropower system 9. Sestao station, Line 2, Bilbao Metro 10. Underground space construction 11. Prague metro one nave driven station 12. Designing for safety, a new approach to safety in underground and multiple space use constructions 13. Development and application of the large-section shallow tunnelling methods to large-scale underground space 14. The A86 underground west loop – safety in the tunnel reserved for light vehicles 15. Atlantic Avenue Station – underpinning and passageway modifications 16. Emergency shafts for the Boortunnel Groene Hart, HSL-Zuid high-speed railway line “Damwandpolder” new building method for lowered infrastructure 17. Sustainability of underground space 18. Performance and reliability based service life design for the Green Heart Tunnel 19. Durability assessment of a railway tunnel 20. Optimisation of decisions in the process of creating and operating tunnels 21. Tunnels as a sustainable environmental solution – a case study 22. Rock tunnelling challenges in Manhattan 23. Excavating a pyroclastic plateau using deep-well dewatering in the Hakkoda Tunnel, Japan 24. Quality control during construction of the Green Heart Tunnel on the basis of service life design 25. Prevention of alkali–silica reaction at the Green Heart Tunnel project 26. Aboveground provisions in the landscape Safety 27. Ex post evaluation of the decision making process about the safety level of the Westerschelde tunnel 28. The characteristics of fires in large-scale tunnels on fire experiments inside the Shimizu No. 3 tunnel on the New Tomei Expressway 29. The automation of the aeraulic response in the case of fire in a tunnel – first concrete answers 30. Smoke build-up resulting from hydraulic oil fires in a 5.6m2 tunnel 31. How to decide on restrictions to transport of dangerous goods 32. Model-based predictive control of road tunnel portal emissions 33. Behavior of drivers during tunnel evacuation 34. Fire and temperature protection at the exhaust shaft of the Gotthard-Base-Tunnel 35. The status of road tunnel firesafety in Korea 36. Spalling of concrete tunnel linings in fire 37. Safety approach of mass transit metrosystem North/South Metroline, Amsterdam 38. Upgrading the fire safety of existing tunnels in Europe: A 13 M EUR European research project 39. The multiple use of sprinkler systems in the Betuweroute tunnels from a civil engineering perspective 40. The involvement of the public in planning and evaluating tunnel interventions on transportation networks 41. Fire testing of precast tunnel elements Immersed tunnels and submerged floating tunnels (SFT) 42. Understanding immersed and floating tunnels 43. Immersed tunnels in the High Speed Railway Link in the Netherlands 44. The Caland Tunnel – innovative solutions in immersed tunnelling 45. A method for realignment or repair of immersed tunnels 46. New Tyne Crossing, Newcastle, joint venture of bored and immersed tunnel completes the link 47. Scrading® – a new approach to the foundation of concrete tunnel elements 48. Dutch High Speed Railway Immersed Tunnel Projects 49. A new concept for a steel shell submerged floating tunnel 50. Presentation in the ITA open session 51. Metro tunnels under the Vltava River 52. Immersed concrete tunnels in perspective 53. The elevated immersed tunnel 54. Flexible joints between elements for large deformation Cut-and-cover tunnelling 55. Design of cut-and-cover tunnels and stations: Current practice 56. Crossing of High Speed Railway and A15 motorway viaduct 57. Challenging cut-and-cover tunnel in Maastricht city centre 58. A complex trench under Amsterdam Central Station 59. Cut-and-cover tunnelling for Tokyo subway under three-level highway junction 60. Souterrain the Hague: Re-design construction method and recent experiences with grout layers 61. Souterrain the Hague: Scouring in case of sand boils through a jetgrout layer 62. Souterrain the Hague: Imperfections in jetgrout layers 63. Souterrain the Hague: Clogging of groundwater wells above a gel layer during construction of an underground tram station 64. Design and construction of RCC Culvert 65. Steel fiber reinforced underwater concrete slab for the Botlek Railway tunnel in the Netherlands 66. The design of an innovative composite wall for a deep excavation under Amsterdam Central Station 67. Deep entrances for the Oude Maas and Dordtsche Kil tunnels Rock tunnelling 68. Motorway tunnelling through the karstic rocks and active seismic faults of Kakia Skala 69. Uetliberg motorway tunnel (Switzerland) 70. Continuous conveyor-based tunnel building in a soft-rock mountainous area – Hokuriku Shinkansen Line’s Asahi Tunnel (West Side) construction works 71. The reinforcement for a precipice of “Nikko Kegon fall” by anchoring from the inside shaft without surface structure 72. New evaluation procedure of the waterproofing systems for the Swiss Alpine base tunnels 73. Early behaviour of shot-sfrc as initial lining 74. Berg Bock Freeway Tunnel: Optimizing the heading technique and the operational safety for the tunnel built by the shotcrete method 75. Constructing the undersea rock tunnel using various tunnel excavation techniques – construction of a tunnel for discharging cooling water of a nuclear power plant 76. Mechanised gallery drivage in coal seams with igneous intrusions 77. Problems concerning cutting tool performance during TBM work: Modelisation and testing of the rock under the action of the tool 78. Tunnel T8, Egnatia Highway – final design based on rock mass classification and engineering modeling 79. Application of hazard zonation technique for tunnel design in soluble rocks 80. Particular failure mechanisms of weathered granite observed during construction of metro tunnels by TBM 81. Handling of geotechnical information for an underground project in rock 82. Risk analysis for design and construction aspects of Mala Kapela tunnel 83. Evaluation of mountain tunnel excavation method by means of 3D-numerical analysis 84. Tunnelling in rockfall deposits – dealing with extreme asymmetry 85. Vibration velocity and damage on existing tunnel lining at widening of existing tunnel by blasting 86. Tunnelling in an undermined area 87. Design and excavation of large-scale tunnels in squeezing rock 88. The construction and exploitation problems at Sveti Rok tunnel in Croatia 89. Shotcrete in underground excavation and influence of various parameters on its adhesion strength 90. Tunneling and countermeasure design in unexpected squeezing rock zone 91. Application of MBC analysis for a large section tunnel in jointed rock masses 92. The case study on using FRP multi-step grouting for reinforcement of tunnel in fracture zone 93. Shaft and tunnel lining design in brittle rock and very soft ground 94. Experience from the Southern Link, Stockholm and the future development in fibre-reinforced shotcrete
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A A Balkema Publishers Tubular Structures X: Proceedings of the 10th
Book SynopsisThis volume contains the Kurobane lecture and proceedings of the Tenth International Symposium on Tubular Structures - ISTS10, held in Madrid, Spain, 18-20 September 2003. The ISTS10 provides a platform for the presentation and discussion of seventy-three lectures covering themes including: bridges; roofs; design aspects and case studies; static joint behaviour; fatigue; members; beam-column connections; finite element methods; concrete filled tubes; trusses and frames; cast nodes; and behaviour of tubular structures under fire. This book provides a useful reference work for architects, civil and mechanical engineers, designers, manufacturers and contractors involved with tubular structures.Table of Contents1: Kurobane lecture; 1: Whither tubular structures research?; 2: Papers in plenary sessions: Applications – bridges; 2: Brigde over the Llobregat river (Barcelona, Spain) and bridge over the Escudo river (Cantabria, Spain); 3: Two tubular arch bridges; 4: The “Ronda de la Hispanidad” pedestrian bridge in Zaragoza (Spain); 5: A cable-stayed pedestrian bridge in Madrid (Spain); 6: Pedestrian bridges in Spain and the Milwaukee Art Museum (USA): Some examples of engineering and architectural design with steel hollow sections; 7: Use of tubular truss for the design of twin composite viaducts at Echevarri Overpass, in Vitoria, Spain; 8: Welded circular hollow section (CHS) joints in bridges; 3: Papers in plenary sessions: Applications – roofs; 9: Roof structure to the new multi-purpose arena in the Casa de Campo Park of Madrid; 10: Main roof structures in the extension and remodelling of the Valencia Exhibition Centre (Spain); 11: An oval design. A new proposal and a new methodology; 12: The analysis of a great roof and the design criteria; 13: The roof of the International Solar Center in Berlin – When engineers take control; 14: Steel structure in Bilbao Exhibition Centre; 15: Single-layered space frame dome on the top of the Friesland Bank in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands; 16: Roofs for covering large spans consisting of space structures; 4: Papers in plenary sessions: Cast nodes; fire; 17: To cast or not to cast; 18: Cast steel in tubular bridges – New applications and technologies; 19: Cast steel joints for tubular structures; 20: The effects of local buckling on the effective length of rotationally restrained concrete filled tubular columns in fire; 21: Swiss Re building, London – fire resistance of tubular steel structure; 5: Papers in plenary sessions: Applications – miscellaneous; 22: Some applications of tubular construction in Spain; 23: Manufacturing experience of tubular structures formed by curved tubes; 6: Static joints; 24: Chord pre-load effect on thick-walled CHS X-joints under moment loading; 25: Testing of flattened-end tube stubs; 26: The strength of multiplanar KK-joints of square hollow sections; 27: RHS K joints with b/t ratios and gaps not covered by Eurocode 3; 28: Investigation on hidden RHS-joint connections under tensile loading; 29: The capacity of cold-formed rectangular hollow section K-gap joints; 30: Pre-qualification of groove welded connections between equal-width RHS; 31: Strength estimation of offshore ring-stiffened DT-joints; 32: Static strength of elliptical hollow section X-joint under brace compression; 33: Testing and modelling of welded joints between elliptical hollow sections; 7: Members; 34: Torsion tests on small and large-scale RHS with circular wall cut-outs; 35: An assessment of the rotation capacity required by structural hollow sections for plastic analysis; 36: Measuring imperfections in hollow sections; 37: Recommendations for cold-formed RHS in bending and compression; 8: Fatigue; 38: The fatigue behaviour of diamond bird beak T-joints; 39: Fatigue behaviour of welded thin cold-formed CHS-CHS T-joints under in-plane bending; 40: Fatigue behaviour of welded thin CHS-plate T-joints under in-plane bending; 41: Advanced SCF formulae for simple and multi-planar tubular joints; 42: Fatigue behaviour of improved tubular bridge joints; 43: Estimation of stress intensity factors of weld toe surface cracks in tubular K-joints; 44: Fatigue behaviour of cast steel nodes in bridge structures; 45: Fatigue behaviour of welded CHS bridge joints: emphasis on the effect of size; 46: Fatigue analysis of square-to-square tubular T-joint with surface crack; 9: Beam-column connections; 47: Behaviour of steel H-shaped-beam-to-hollow-column connection with horizontal haunch and its optimum length; 48: The performance of a new blind-bolt for moment-resisting connections; 49: The use of fast-fit connections for beam to tubular column joints; 50: Brittle fracture of beam-column welded joints containing defects – significance of crack tip constraint; 51: Full-scale testing of beam-to-column connections with partial joint penetration groove welded joints; 52: Tubular column to H-beam connections without diaphragms; 53: Fully restrained beam-to-RHS column connections with improved details; 54: Flexural behaviour of H section beam webs connected with hollow section columns; 55: Behaviour of SHS column to beam end plate connection with high strength bolts; 10: Finite element methods; 56: Numerical models for bolted RHS flange-plate connections under tensile loading; 57: Quantifying the yield loads, strain hardening and membrane action contributions for hollow section connections; 58: FE modelling of tube nodes and comparative strain measurements; 59: Investigations on simplified modelling of framework collapse analyses with non-linear joint behaviour; 60: On the definition of a material model for finite element analysis of cold-formed structural hollow section K-joints; 61: Finite element analysis of buckling behavior of steel tubes under axial and lateral loads; 62: Explicit FE simulations of large-scale tests on beam-to-RHS column connections; 11: Concrete-filled tubes; 63: Seismic-resistant capacity of multistorey frames with CFT truss girders; 64: Weight falling tests on the rock-shed composed of CFT-members; 65: Capacity to carry static load at the corner joints of a rigid frame with concrete-filled circular steel pipes; 66: Elasto-plastic behavior of concrete-filled steel tubular columns; 67: Seismic design and ductility issues in concrete-filled steel tubular structures; 12: Trusses; Frames; 68: An efficient and direct method for buckling analysis of tubular steel frame structures; 69: An analysis method of moment-resistant frames taking account of local buckling of RHS columns; 70: Load-carrying capacity of a new type of lattice tubular column; 13: CIDECT President’s student award papers; 71: Tube-in-tube spliced connections with stainless steel nails; 72: Study of the behaviour of welded joints composed of elliptical hollow sections; 73: The behaviour of hollow section connections under seismic loading
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A A Balkema Publishers Constitutive Models for Rubber III: Proceedings
Book SynopsisRecent developments in the modelling of rubber are collated in this volume, including not only stress-strain behaviour and the use of the large strain finite element method for simulation, but also fatigue, fracture, filler reinforcement, dynamic properties and the effects of ageing.
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A A Balkema Publishers Progress in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and
Book SynopsisThe Second International Conference on Structural Engineering Mechanics and Computation was held in Cape Town, South Africa in 2004. Its mission was 'To review and share the latest developments, and address the challenges that the present and the future pose'.This book contains its key findings with contributions from academics, researchers and practitioners in the broad fields of structural mechanics, associated computation and structural engineering. Their work builds a clear picture of recent achievements in the advancement of knowledge and understanding in these areas. This text therefore covers all aspects of structural mechanics and is broken down into 36 sections which communicate the latest discoveries and developments across the following areas: * vibration, dynamics, impact response, soil-structure interaction and damage mechanics* numerical modeling and computational methods* practical aspects of the analysis, design, and construction of structures - Specific classes of structures such as shells, plates, frames, bridges, buildings, lightweight structures, space structures and foundation structures* a variety of construction materials ranging from the traditional timber, masonry, concrete, steel and glass, to recent innovations encompassing high-performance composites, ceramics, high-strength concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete, stainless steel and smart alloys.The large number of high-quality papers presented and the wide spectrum of relevant topics covered, as well as the great diversity of nationalities represented by the participants, bring the reader up to speed with developments on a global scale.Table of ContentsCommittees of the SEMC 2004 International Conference 1. Keynote papers: Structural damage and lifetime estimates by nonlinear FE simulation; Structural use of aluminium alloys in civil engineering; Structural health monitoring of large-scale bridges: Research & experience 2. Invited papers 3. Industrial shell structures and buckling of shells 4. Laminated composite plates and shells 5. Other plate and shell problems 6. Wind turbine structures 7. Lightweight, space, cable and membrane structures 9. Vibration and dynamic analysis 10. Vibration and seismic control 11. Seismic response of structures & seismic design 12. Structural health monitoring and damage detection 13. Soil-structure interaction 14. Tunnels, retaining walls and foundation structures 15. Loading on structures 16. Structural safety and reliability 17. Structural optimization and computer-aided design 18. Numerical methods, formulations & modelling 19. Composites, ceramics and material modelling 20. Damage mechanics and modelling of materials and solids 21. Plastic analysis and non-linear modelling 22. Impact resistance and crashworthiness 23. Brick and masonry structures 24. Historic structures and structural assessment 25. Timber structures and connections 26. Steel structures (general) and composite construction 27. Steel frames 28. Steel connections 30. Behavior of steel structures in fire 31. Concrete and construction materials 32. Housing, low-cost construction & construction technology 33. High-strength and fibre-reinforced concrete 34. Analysis of concrete structures 35. Design of concrete structures 36. Repair & strengthening of concrete structures & FRP applications
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A A Balkema Publishers Advances in Structures, Volume 2: Proceedings of
Book SynopsisThis book, based on proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Structures, includes contributions on current research in composite design, fire engineering, light gauge construction, advanced structural analysis, concrete filled tubes and seismic retrofit.Table of ContentsComposite 1. Partial interaction behaviour of continuous composite steel-concrete beams 2. Evaluation of finite elements for the study of the ultimate behaviour of steel-concrete composite beams 3. Effects of partial shear connection in semi-continuous composite beams 4. Double skin composite panels subject to static and impact loads 5. Local and post-local buckling of steel-concrete composite panels under combined states of stresses 6. Shear resisting mechanism and shear strength equation for full and open sandwich beams 7. Experimental behaviour of composite beams under hogging bending 8. Modeling of semi-rigid composite joints 9. Systemic improvements to structural steel decking 10. Built-up columns encased in concrete 11. Testing elements of moment resisting connections for composite frames 12. Ultimate shear strength of perforated rib shear connector 13. Web-side-plate steel and composite framing connections 14. Development of bolted end plate connections for steel reinforced concrete composite structures 15. Experimental study on steel-concrete composite plate girders 16. Experiments on prestressed concrete decks in two-girder composite bridges 17. Girders with corrugated steel webs: Buckling modes and numerical modelling 18. Experimental study on open box bridges with precast decks 19. A study on global and local behavior in continuous composite girder bridge and its analysis by multi-scale method 20. Analysis of variability of the long-term deflection of a new kind of composite bridge deck 21. Fatigue durability of composite girder bridge with channel-shaped precast PC deck slabs 22. Advances in prestressed concrete bridges with external prestressing Concrete filled tubes 23. Research study on the structural performance of concrete filled steel tubular beam-columns 24. Locally unstable tubular columns with concrete in-fill 25. Interaction buckling of concrete filled columns using high strength steel 26. Structural behavior of slender steel tubular columns infilled with fiber reinforced concrete 27. Experimental study on concrete filled double tubular steel columns under axial loading 28. Concrete filled steel tubes: Determination and visualization of cross-section behavior 29. Investigation into the behavior of a novel steel section for concrete filled tubular columns under axial and cyclic loadings 30. Tests and mechanics model for concrete-filled double skin steel tubular stub columns 31. Recent developments in concrete-filled steel tubular structures in China 32. Rapid development of CFST arch bridges in China 33. The advantages of concrete filled steel tubes (CFST) applied in residential buildings 34. Behavior of steel beam to circular CFT column connections 35. Load-deformation relations of diaphragm-stiffened connections between H-shaped beams and circular CFT columns 36. A moment-rotation curve for CFT square columns and steel beams according to reliability analysis 37. A moment-rotation curve for CFT square columns and steel beams 38. Flexibility of beam to column connections in hollow construction 39. Strengthen behaviour of reinforcing bar in CFT structures 40. Eccentricity ratio effects on the behavior of eccentrically loaded CFST columns 41. Equation of ultimate N-M interaction curve of circular CFT column 42. Eccentrically loaded high strength concrete-filled square steel tubes Concrete 43. Design of RC solids using stress analysis 44. Mesomechanical model for the fracture process of concrete 45. Properties of adjusted density high-performance concrete 46. Parametric study on the computational behaviour of hollow beams designed using the Direct Design Method - numerical factors 47. Effect of longitudinal steel on ductility of a R.C. flexural member: A direct approach 48. Slab cracking control in composite decks by means of fractionated castings 49. Bond test of lapped rebars and concrete: Some preliminary results 50. Effects of high strength concrete and reinforcement on column slenderness 51. Examination of cover spalling in high strength columns 52. Behavior of high-strength concrete columns subjected to blast loading 53. Shrinkage cracking in restrained reinforced concrete members 54. Time-dependent cracking and deformation in reinforced concrete structures - a numerical model 55. Numerical simulation of performance of concrete structures as a function of service time 56. Tensile creep study of repair material at early age 57. Non-conventional structural forms for concrete sludge digesters 58. Behaviour of fibre reinforced RPC deep panels 59. Additional CFRP non-prestressed reinforcement in concrete structures Seismic 60. Experiments and analytical simulation of bare-type CFT column bases 61. The effect of cyclic loading on the bond strength of concrete plugs embedded in tubular steel piles 62. Seismic retrofit for rectangular R/C columns by steel and CF jackets 63. The influence of distribution of masonry infill panels on the seismic response of R.C. framed structures 64. Study on behavior of twin-column RCFT pier under horizontal cycling load 65. Rectangular reinforced concrete columns subjected to simulated seismic displacements 66. Nonlinear seismic response of reinforced concrete structures 67. Strength and deformation characteristics of slender SRC beam-column frames 68. Importance of composite steel concrete structures in earthquake resistant design - a critical review 69. An advanced seismic protection technology: The damped cable system 70. Energy limit method for strength design of reinforced concrete beams 71. Seismic behavior of steel encased reinforced concrete beam-columns 72. Method of judging collapse of SRC and RC columns failed by shear and axial force 73. Experimental behaviour of end plate minor-axis steel and composite joints under cyclic loading 74. Application of rational end cross members consisting of composite structure for seismic restrainers in earthquake to steel girder bridges 75. Large scale tests on composite beam-to-column connections under cyclic loading 76. Behavior of bare type column base connection in steel reinforced concrete structures 77. Study on two types of joints of steel-concrete composite beam and reinforced concrete column 78. Cyclic analysis of PR steel frames with composite reinforced concrete infill walls 79. Influence of partially-restrained connections on the overall seismic behavior of steel-concrete composite frames: A mechanical modeling approach 80. Analytical design model for seismic shear strength of beam-column joints in reinforced concrete buildings 81. Earthquake resistance performance of flexible-stiff mixed structure for effective use of high-strength steel 82. Seismic behaviour and design procedures for steel V-braced frames 83. Probabilistic displacement-based seismic design of SDOF system 84. Seismic torsional response of single-storey steel structures with flexible roof diaphragms 85. Cyclic behavior of buckling-restrained brace members - numerical study and experiment 86. Brittle fracture of beam-column welded joints containing defects 87. Reliability of full-strength end-plate connections: Design criteria and Monte Carlo simulation 88. Experimental study on the cyclic behavior of bolted end-plate connections 89. Seismic performance of multi-story frames incorporating composite shear walls 90. Seismic behavior of composite shear walls failed in overturning collapse mechanism 91. The cyclic response of reinforced concrete shear walls 92. Damage analysis of reinforced concrete panels under cyclic shear 93. Seismic performance of cold-formed steel framed houses with wall-stud shear walls Retrofitting 94. Strengthening steel sections using carbon fibre reinforced polymers laminates 95. Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete beams retrofitted using CFRP strips 96. Experimental study on seismic retrofit for existing R/C building by using CHS bracing 97. Ductility improvement mechanism of concrete columns by wrapping of FRP sheets
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A A Balkema Publishers Rencontres Geosynthetiques/geosynthetics 99:
Book SynopsisThis CD-ROM contains the complete papers presented at the conference Recontres Geosynthetiques, held in Bordeaux, France in October 1999. Some of the topics covered include: waste landfillng and polluted site confining; local behaviour of confining barriers; and construction quality control.
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A A Balkema Publishers Geotechnical Measurements and Modelling:
Book SynopsisThe aim of the symposium was to provide a plenum for the exchange of ideas and experience of the key approaches, modelling and measurement for geotechnical engineering.
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A A Balkema Publishers Recent Developments In Bridge Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book contains a selected number of papers that were presented at the Second New York City Bridge Conference organized by the Bridge Engineering Association. It represents the state-of-the-art papers from different countries on a wide spectrum of topics in bridge engineering.Table of Contents1. Cable-supported bridges 2. Bridge analysis and design 3. Seismic analysis, design and retrofit 4. Fatigue and brittle fracture 5. Concrete segmental bridges 6. Bridge health monitoring and management 7. Advanced materials
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A A Balkema Publishers Concurrent Engineering, Volume 1: Enhanced
Book SynopsisThis book contributes for the advances in the interoperability research area, including 154 papers, from a group of more than 1000 expressions of interest submitted, under the theme "Concurrent Engineering Research and Applications – The Vision for the Future Generation".Table of ContentsAnalysis on 10 years of ISPE/CEconf community Intelligent applications and business intelligence 1. Application of data mining and intelligent agent technologies to concurrent engineering 2. A generic agent message repository 3. Embedding data-driven decision strategies on software agents: The case of a multi-agent system for monitoring air-quality indexes 4. Open source supply chains 5. Fuzzy multiple-level sequential patterns discovery from customer transaction database 6. Taboo search as an intelligent agent for bid evaluation 7. A multi-agent system-based ETL approach for complex data 8. Temporal aspects of data warehousing 9. Towards semantic temporal support in data integration 10. Time aspects in SAP business information warehouse 11. Clustering of IT application systems for designing a data warehouse Agents and multi-agent systems 12. Communication and interaction protocols for multi-agent systems in a framework based on C# and the common language infrastructure 13. A multi-agent system for improving result ranking service of web search engines 14. Combined parallel and agent-based methods in distributed logistics networks 15. Distributed event dissemination for ubiquitous agents 16. An agent-based approach to knowledge management in distributed design 17. Dialogue in teamwork 18. Learning preferences to provide advice 19. Learning as a methodology for partner selection in agent-based negotiation 20. Agent based web content categorization 21. Multi-agent based internet search 22. Negotiation algorithms for collaborative design settings 23. ANTS: An API for creating negotiation applications 24. Model for situated multi-agent systems with regional synchronization 25. The DEMIAN system approach to intrusion detection 26. Task-oriented engineering of coordinated software systems 27. Data integration in engineering 28. An application of the mediator approach to services over the web 29. An automated information integration technique using an ontoly-based database approach 30. Mapping of product dictionaries and corresponding catalog data 31. From hyperclasses to IS components 32. Context-explication in conceptual ontologies: The PLIB approach 33. Concepts and benefits of the German ISO 13584 compliant online dictionary www.DINsml.net 34. Classification, taxonomy, ontology, what do we mean with it? 35. PLIB ontology for B2B electronic commerce 36. Modelling product ontology with CQL 37. On the consistency of cardinality constraints in UML modelling 38. Data integrity for concurrent engineering transactions 39. Collaborative product modelling in heterogeneous environments: An approach based on XML schema 40. Reducing parts diversity in product design: A data centered approach E-business standards 41. CEN/ISSS Workshop eCAT – A step towards multilingual electronic product catalogues 42. Roadmap for e-commerce standardization in Korea 43. Standards for the next-generation web: Architectural considerations from a standardization perspective 44. Adoption of B2B standards 45. Standards for software component markets 46. Towards a standardization process for component based architectures 47. – A web service for the conversion of XML standards 48. Standardising electronic marketplaces – What and how? 49. Modular application protocol for advances in interoperable manufacturing environments in SMEs 50. Practices and standards in electronic negotiations 51. Domain specific standardization for collaborative business applications 52. Development of customer-oriented IOS: Initiating e-collaboration projects 53. Cross enterprise collaboration in the banking industry using web services and BPEL 54. Interorganizational collaboration in the automotive industry: A supplier portal 55. Hub to higher performance? – An internet hub for the Vos Logistics supply chain Enhanced interoperable systems 56. The openXchange framework for ebXML based business process integration 57. Performance measuring of e-business solution in manufacturing firm 58. Agent assisted concurrent process engineering system for design support 59. Pushing small service suppliers towards the SEEM 60. Towards a knowledge-based engineering system to support computational simulation activities at Renault Company 61. Collaborative engineering with OEM customers in the new age of information and communication technologies 62. Towards business quality of service in virtual organizations through service level agreements and ebXML 63. Disconnections handling in mobile internet 64. Enabling cooperative design tasks – A collaboration platform by using web services 65. Parametrics: State of the art and future issues 66. A reference model to support introducing product lifecycle management 67. A vision for e-collaboration between suppliers and OEM customers 68. Manufacturing interoperability 69. Configuration design of product families based on features 70. Overview of partial model query language 71. Web services for semantic model integration in concurrent engineering 72. OMG CAD Services V1.0 standard: An approach to CAD–CAx integration 73. Web services as a part of an adaptive information system framework for concurrent engineering 74. Virtual manufacturing environment and CE Enterprise architecture and continuous business solutions 75. From business goals to system goals using a verbs/goals ontology 76. From enterprise modelling to enterprise visual scenes 77. Multi-perspective multi-purpose enterprise knowledge modelling 78. The foundations of AKM technology 79. Use case driven Active Knowledge Models (AKM) in extended enterprises 80. Structured and non structured strategies 81. Metis® LEARN! – Leveraging Enterprise Architecture Repository iNvestments 82. Continuous business engineering: Towards aligned evolution of business strategy and software architecture 83. Supporting alignment of IT-infrastructure and IT-strategy: The balanced scorecard based IT strategy card approach 84. Development of corporate ontolgies for key account management in the Mexican Petroleum Institute 85. Knowledge sharing for continuous business engineering based on web intelligence 86. Model-driven work management services 87. Model driven operational solution 88. An advanced infrastructure for collaborative engineering in electronic design automation 89. Knowledge management repositories and services 90. The External intelligent infrastructure 91. Interaction elements: Utilizing knowledge to provide high quality information in a decision support system
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A A Balkema Publishers Numerical Modelling of Discrete Materials in
Book SynopsisIn this fully up-to-date volume, important new developments and applications of discrete element modelling are highlighted and brought together for presentation at the First International UDEC/3DEC Symposium.Papers covered the following key areas:* behaviour of masonry structures (walls, bridges, towers, columns)* stability and deformation of tunnels and caverns in fractured rock masses* geomechanical modelling for mining and waste repositories* rock reinforcement design (anchors, shotcrete, bolts)* mechanical and hydro-mechanical behaviour of dams and foundations* rock slope stability, deformation and failure mechanisms* modelling of fundamental rock mechanical problems* modelling of geological processes* constitutive laws for fractured rock masses and masonry structures* dynamic behaviour of discrete structures.Numerical Modelling of Discrete Materials in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Earth Sciences provides an ultra-modern, in-depth analysis of discrete element modelling in a range of different fields, thus proving valuable reading for civil, mining, and geotechnical engineers, as well as other interested professionals.Table of ContentsPrefaceOrganisationMasonry StructuresTunnels and CavernsMining and Waste RepositoriesGeneral GeomechanicsRock ReinforcementsSlopes, Dams and FoundationsAuthor index
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A A Balkema Publishers Numerical Models in Geomechanics: Proceedings of
Book SynopsisReflecting the current research and advances made in the application of numerical methods in geotechnical engineering, this volume details proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on 'Numerical Models in Geomechanics - NUMOG IX' held in Ottawa, Canada, 25-27 August 2004. Highlighting a number of new developments in the area, papers concentrate upon the following four main areas:* constitutive relations for geomaterials* numerical algorithms: formulation and performance * modelling of transient, coupled and dynamic problems* application of numerical techniques to practical problems.Representing the most advanced, modern findings in the field, Numerical Models in Geomechanics is a comprehensive and impeccably-researched text, ideal for students and researchers as well as practising engineers.Table of ContentsPreface1. Constitutive relations for geomaterials 1.1 Mathematical formulation 1.2 Description of instabilities and localized deformation 1.3 Experimental verification and validation 2. Numerical algorithms: formulation and performance3. Modelling of transient, coupled and dynamic problems4. Application of numerical techniques to practical problems 4.1 Tunnels and underground structures 4.2 Foundations, piles and anchors 4.3 Excavations, slopes and embankments 4.4 Simultaion of laboratory/field tests 4.5 Other applications Author index
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A A Balkema Publishers FRP Composites in Civil Engineering - CICE 2004:
Book SynopsisThe range of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) applications in new construction, and in the retrofitting of existing civil engineering infrastructure, is continuing to grow worldwide. Furthermore, this progress is being matched by advancing research into all aspects of analysis and design. The Second International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2004) provided an international forum for the scientific community to exchange ideas and develop future directions in this rapidly developing field.The papers included in these proceedings cover a wide range of FRP applications in civil engineering and represent the contributions from nine keynote speakers, four invited speakers and over a hundred contributed papers, from over twenty countries.Table of ContentsPrefaceMessage from the President of IIFC CICE 2004 Organising Committee CICE 2004 International Advisory Committee IIFC Council IIFC Advisory Committee IIFC Executive Committee Keynote papersSessions: FRP research in China (special session) FRP research in Italy (special session) FRP research in the Middle East (special session) FRP research in Southeast Asia (special session) Long-term monitoring (special session) Materials and products Confinement of concrete in compression Bond and interfacial stresses between FRP and concrete Flexural strengthening of concrete beams and slabs Debonding failure in FRP strengthened beams Shear and torsional strenghtening of concrete beams Strenghtening of concrete columns and walls Strenghtening of beam-column joints Strenghtening of masonry and timber structures Strenghtening of steel structures Concrete structures reinforced or prestressed with FRP Hybrid FRP structures All FRP structures Durability Practical applications
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A A Balkema Publishers Nitrates in Groundwater: IAH Selected Papers on
Book SynopsisThe first book devoted entirely to the problem of nitrate risk and behaviour in groundwater, this volume includes twenty-seven papers selected from those presented during the Euromeeting of the International Association of Hydrogeologists "Nitrate in Groundwater in Europe" held in Wisla, Poland in 2002. The problems presented and discussed in Wisla covered all aspects of nitrate pollution of groundwaters globally, while the articles describing the case studies focus on groundwater in Europe. The remaining chapters examine the main chemical and physical processes which affect nitrate in groundwater, as well as describing nitrate distribution in various aquifers, seen as an essential problem areas of groundwater protection.Table of ContentsOrigin of nitrates in groundwater, Experimental investigations of nitrates in groundwater, Modelling of nitrate transport and chemistry, Nitrate pollution of groundwater - national and regional studies, Monitoring and protection of groundwater from nitrate pollution.
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A A Balkema Publishers Xray CT for Geomaterials: Soils, Concrete, Rocks
Book SynopsisX-ray Computed Tomography (CT) scanning has been widely used for medical diagnosis. This technique is now attracting increasing interest as a tool in non-destructive testing in engineering. This book reports the early results of research into this application, with particular reference to deformation and failure of geomaterials.Presenting papers of the International Workshop on X-CT for Geomaterials at Kumamoto, Japan in 2003. The book is intended for researchers and professionals in the fields of geotechnical engineering, soil, rock and concrete engineering, and geology.
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A A Balkema Publishers Configurational Mechanics: Proceedings of the
Book SynopsisThis book comprises papers that were presented at the Symposium on Configurational Mechanics, during the 5th EUROMECH Soil Mechanics Conference in Thessaloniki in August 2003. Configurational (or material) mechanics -in contrast to Newtonian mechanics in Euclidean space- concerns any sort of change or "motion" in the material configuration. This framework provides a novel and unifying view on otherwise diverse disciplines like fracture mechanics, phase transitions, plasticity and dislocation theory. In addition, configurational mechanics can be used in computations because it provides a fruitful interpretation of the field equations in the discretized space.This volume contains eleven contributions from specialists from around Europe Articles concern both theoretical and computational mechanics, electroplasticity, magnetoelasticity, elastoplasticity as well as granular, multiphase and micropolar media.Table of ContentsForeword; A critical assessment of the theory and applications of material-configurational forces; On the impact of configurational mechanics on computational mechanics; Topics in configurational mechanics of dielectrics; Configurational forces and couples in micropolar continua; On the configurational thermomechanics of nonchemically reacting solid–fluid mixtures; On consistent weakly-nonlocal modeling of granular media; Piezomagnetic tensors symmetries: an unifying tentative approach; Approaches to finite elasto-plasticity with dislocations; Branching dynamics of brittle fracture; On the dynamic fracture for a curved crack; On the use of material forces in the finite element method
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A A Balkema Publishers Numerical Modeling in Micromechanics via Particle
Book SynopsisThe variety of applications of PFC has continued to increase in the ten years since the first release of these programs. This volume contains a collection of fifty-two papers selected for presentation at the 2nd PFC Symposium, held 27-29 October 2004, in Kyoto, Japan. These contributions cover a wide range of engineering applications and theoretical developments using PFC, and discrete methods in general. Topics include applications in civil engineering, slope and wall stability, rock fracture, shear flows, geology and industrial engineering. New developments are also described for contact bond models, fluid coupling and model calibration.This proceedings volume illustrates the great variety of PFC applications in different engineering fields, and includes case-studies and general applications as well as research presentations.Table of ContentsPrefaceOrganizationSoil/structural supportSlope and wall stabilityRock fracturesIndustrialShear flowGeologyTheory & developmentFluid couplingLab/element testsauthor index
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