Structural engineering Books
No Starch Press,US Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field
Book SynopsisEngineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide to the infrastructure around us. Engineering in Plain Sight extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making them approachable and understandable to non-engineers. It transforms readers' perspectives of the built environment, converting the act of looking at infrastructure from a mundane inevitability into an everyday diversion and joy. Each section of this accessible, informative book features colorful illustrations revealing the fascinating details of how the human-made world works. An ideal road trip companion, this book offers a fresh perspective on the parts of the environment that often blend into the background. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of the electrical grid, roadways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways, and more. Engineering in Plain Sight inspires curiosity, interest, and engagement in how the infrastructure around us is designed and constructed.Trade Review"An outstanding resource on a wide range of civil engineering subjects for all readers. Wonderful for browsing, reading, or researching." —Rob Tench, Library Journal"[Engineering In Plain Sight] is a fun, informative book that helps educate on the world around us." —Geek_Dude, GeekTechStuff"A plain explanation of every day engineering . . . [with] enough detail to satisfy even a lot of detailed questions about infrastructure." —Lee Teschler, Design World Online"Grady is the perfect person to explain engineering to us . . . he's a brilliant storyteller who can translate that knowledge into engaging tales that even the technically-challenged among us can dig into. His book [Engineering in Plain Sight] is the perfect extension of this unique skill set. By taking a concept usually applied to the natural world - a field guide! - and applying it to the, um, non-natural one, he's helped me understand for the first time basic but important things ... like how a cell tower actually works."—David Goldenberg, MinuteEarth"Highly readable and illustrated with plenty of diagrams, making the material accessible to non-engineers . . . it would serve very well as a reference book for classrooms and the school library."—Terry Freedman, ICT & Computing in Education"Perfect for those with a curious mind and restless imagination." —E.D. Corbeels, Purdue Reviewer"Written for anybody that just wants to learn about the world around them . . . I highly recommend it." —Isaac Oakeson, Civil Engineering Academy"This is a 'Bob the Builder' guide for young adults and older who are curious about common miracles of engineering. From asphalt to voltage regulators, they'll never look at the world the same." —The Austin Chronicle
£25.49
Pearson Education Structural Analysis in SI Units
Book SynopsisR.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois-Urbana with a B.S. in Civil Engineering (major in Structures) and an M.S. in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. Professor Hibbeler's professional experience includes postdoctoral work in reactor safety and analysis at Argonne National Laboratory, and structural and stress analysis work at Chicago Bridge and Iron, as well as at Sargent and Lundy in Chicago. He has practiced engineering in Ohio, New York, and Louisiana.
£63.64
R.S. Means Company Ltd Concrete Repair and Maintenance Illustrated
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£68.35
Harvard University Press To Forgive Design
Book SynopsisTrade Review[An] engaging book… Reading these pages reminds us of how many spectacular failures have occupied the news pages for a week or two in our lifetimes… If Petroski’s account proves anything, it’s that the forces of the real world may eventually prevail on even the mightiest structures. -- Bill McKibben * New York Review of Books *A book that is at once an absorbing love letter to engineering and a paean to its breakdowns… This book is a litany of failure, including falling concrete in the Big Dig in Boston, the loss of the space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, the rupture of New Orleans levees, collapsing buildings in the Haitian earthquake, the Deepwater Horizon blowout, the sinking of the Titanic, the metal fatigue that doomed 1950s-era de Havilland Comet jets—and swaying, crumpling bridges from Britain to Cambodia… [Readers will encounter] a moving discussion of the responsibility of the engineer to the public and the ways young engineers can be helped to grasp them. -- Cornelia Dean * New York Times *[A] fascinating and occasionally unnerving history of engineering failures… After reading this book, one might be tempted never to venture across a bridge again. But of course that would miss Petroski’s goal: to show how engineers learn from failure and improve their designs… For those who enjoy reading about girders and trusses, To Forgive Design is, yes, riveting… [Petroski] amply shows the wisdom of the proverb that failure is a good teacher. Even a collapsed bridge leads somewhere. -- Matt Ridley * Wall Street Journal *Americans are encouraged to believe that failure is not an option, but author Henry Petroski regards it as just about inevitable. A professor of civil engineering and history at Duke University, Petroski began his writing career with To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design, an influential work that deals with mechanical and engineering failures. This huge sequel devotes much more attention to the interplay between human beings, machines, buildings and disaster. It’s exhaustive, relentless, often exhilarating—and given its technical nature, surprisingly readable… If you’re already a bit phobic about flying in a plane, crossing a suspension bridge, or even driving a car, To Forgive Design is probably not for you… Petroski chronicles the story of failure with a measure of affection reminiscent of a biographer of Attila the Hun who develops a grudging fondness for his subject. But whether or not the latter had redeeming qualities, the former surely does: Failure reminds us to avoid the sin of pride. I thoroughly enjoyed To Forgive Design, even down to the gloomy quote from the famously gloomy writer Samuel Beckett: ‘Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.’ -- Joe Queenan * Barron’s *Non-engineers needn’t worry that the book will be too dense with details; Petroski makes the science easily understandable… [This is] a book that satisfactorily explains why our determination to push the boundaries guarantees both failure and triumph. -- James F. Sweeney * Cleveland Plain Dealer *Engineering is interesting when it works, but much more compelling when it doesn’t. Petroski may be one of his profession’s establishment figures, but his key finding is highly critical: because most engineers don’t know much about the history of engineering, complacency and gee-whizz design software is likely to foment a fairly regular incidence of potentially catastrophic structural failures… Much of the information will be of great interest to engineers and designers… The most brilliantly explained engineering failure concerns the ocean-bed blowout involving the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in 2010. Petroski’s exposition is immensely detailed and benefits from being linear in its narrative. This section of the book is exemplary in its remorseless exfoliation of the technical and commercial reasons for the incident. -- Jay Merrick * The Independent *Mustering a truly staggering array of examples of past engineering failures, Petroski makes the case that failure is a necessary component of technological development, and that structures, machines and other engineered devices do not exist in isolation, but instead are designed and used within a tangle of competing constraints and unpredictable scenarios… At his best, Petroski is a compelling storyteller, and his recounting of past disasters and near-disasters can be fascinating. In addition to several detailed but well-paced narratives of familiar failures such as the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, the book contains a great deal of intriguing arcana… Petroski’s greatest asset as a writer is his impressive historical erudition. He seems to have an infinite file of meticulously detailed case studies that illustrate his points, and any thought of just how long he must have spent researching inspires mild fear. He has written prolifically for nearly three decades on the topic of failure in engineering, and there is no doubt whatsoever that he knows what he’s talking about… I would sincerely recommend To Forgive Design to anyone with a particular interest in historical engineering fiascos. -- Colin McSwiggen * Literary Review *To Forgive Design remains a largely accessible, important contribution to the growing library of failure. -- Colin Dickey * Los Angeles Review of Books *When a plane crashes or a bridge collapses, faulty engineering is the usual suspect. But in seeking the roots of failure, we should look beyond design, says engineer Henry Petroski. We must probe the political and economic imperatives that shape purposes and use. In this follow-up to his influential To Engineer Is Human, Petroski argues that accidents such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill are the result of faults as much in ‘human machinery’ as in mechanical devices. He praises software developers for learning from structural engineering about how to report and analyze mishaps. * Nature *A rewarding read. -- Jonathon Keats * New Scientist *By critically examining the interdependency of people and machines related to bridge collapses, airplane crashes and space shuttle failures, Petroski discovers that understanding failure is the only way to bring successful design and engineering into the future. -- Megan Wood * Salon *For more than two decades, Petroski has been delighting and educating readers with tales of engineering failures and how they can lead to safer technology… Always technically well informed and gifted with a comfortable, engaging storytelling style, Petroski shows readers how engineering design is a compromise between the ideal of perfect safety and the practicalities of limited resources. The lesson is that engineering makes advances through failure, but only if the lessons that failure teaches are applied to future projects… To Forgive Design succeeds in conveying Petroski’s message in a way that can be appreciated by the general reader and put to practical use by engineering students of all levels. -- K. D. Stephan * Choice *[An] authoritative text about the interrelationship between success and failure in the engineering enterprise… Petroski’s most gripping passages are his Sherlockian dissections of engineering fiascos and the importance of learning from the vast archive of forensic analyses. * Kirkus Reviews *Petroski follows up his first book, To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design, with this examination of human failure. In the previous title, he primarily considered mechanical and structural failures. Here, he looks not only at how people contribute to the failure of engineering designs but also at how analyzing those failures can improve subsequent models. He considers many different types of failures, from several infamous bridge collapses to carefully designed intentional failures, which are engineered specifically to prevent greater failures. In each case, Petroski goes beyond an explanation of the mechanical failure itself to point out how humans created these and other problems through systemic mistakes. -- Carla H. Lee * Library Journal *Though his focus here is primarily on bridges, Petroski extends his analysis to include the sinking of the Titanic, the mid-flight explosion of TWA Flight 800, the Challenger tragedy, the Y2K computer programming crisis, and the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Each has its own unique set of human, mechanical, and engineering failures, and Petroski does a terrific job of identifying and communicating not only what went wrong, but what was learned from the failure and how that knowledge has since been put into practice. Fellow engineers and armchair scientists will get the most out of the book, but even the layman will find Petroski’s study to be accessible, informative, and interesting. * Publishers Weekly *
£18.86
Oxford University Press Structural Engineering
Book SynopsisUsing examples from around the world, including the Shard in London and jumbo jets like the A380, David Blockley explores the world of structural engineering. This Very Short Introduction considers the crucial role structural engineering has on issues such as cost and energy efficiency to long-term sustainability and safety.Trade ReviewThere are many books on science for the general reader, but far fewer such books on engineering. This short introduction to structural engineering contributes to the latter. It is evident that the book's production required a vast knowledge and deep insight into the subject, coupled with a great deal of effort and indubitable ability and vision. * Tianjian Ji, The Structural Engineer *Table of Contents1. Everything has structure ; 2. Does form follow function? ; 3. From Stonehenge to skyscrapers ; 4. Understanding structure ; 5. Movers and shakers ; 6. Resilience ; Glossary ; References ; Further reading ; Index
£9.49
Hachette Books Structures
Book Synopsis"Rich and readable...personal, witty and ironic." --Scientific American
£14.99
Pearson Education (US) Building Construction
Book SynopsisMadan Mehta, B.Arch., M.Bdg.Sc., Ph.D., P.E., is a faculty member at the School of Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington, and teaches courses in construction and structures. He was previously the Director of the Architectural Engineering Program at King Fahd University, Saudi Arabia. A licensed professional engineer (Texas), Fellow of the Institute of Architects (India), and Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, he has worked in India, Australia, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. With academic credentials in both architecture and engineering, he ran a comprehensive architecture/engineering practice while working as a faculty member at the Delhi School of Architecture, and he worked for a large general contractor in the United States during a leave of absence. He is the author of several full-length books and monographs on building construction, architectural structures, and architectural engineering. Table of Contents PART I: Principles of Construction An Overview of the Building Delivery Process (How Buildings Come Into Being) Design and Constructions Regulations Loads on Buildings Load Resistance (The Structural Properties of Materials) Properties of the Envelope-I (Thermal Properties Properties of the Envelope-II (Air and Water Vapor Control) Fire and Smoke-Related Properties Acoustical Properties of Materials Principles of Joints And Sealants (Expansion and Contraction Control) Principles of Sustainable Construction Soils and Excavations Below-Grade Construction (Foundation Systems and Basements) PART II: Material and Systems of Constructions Materials for Wood Construction-I (Lumber) Materials for Wood Construction-II (Engineered Wood Products, Fasteners, and Connectors) Wood Light-Frame Construction-I Wood Light-Frame Construction-II Structural Insulated Panel Construction Material Steel and Steel Components Structural Steel Construction Cold-Formed Steel construction Lime, Portland Cement, And Concrete Concrete Construction-I (Formwork, Reinforcement, and Slabs-On-Ground) Concrete Construction-II (Site-Cast And Precast Concrete Framing Systems) Masonry Materials-I (Mortar and Brick) Masonry Materials-II (Concrete Masonry Units, Natural Stone, and Glass Masonry Units) Masonry and Concrete Bearing Wall Construction Exterior Wall Cladding-I (Principles of Rainwater Infiltration Control) Exterior Wall Cladding-II (Masonry, Precast Concrete, and GFRC) Exterior Wall Cladding-III (Stucco, Adhered Veneer, Eifs, Natural Stone, and Insulated Metal Panels) Glass, Glazing, and Light-Transmitting Plastics Windows and Doors Exterior Wall Cladding-IV (Wall System in Glass) Roofing-I (Low-Slope Roofs) Roofing-I (Steep Roofs) Stairs Floor Coverings Ceilings Appendix A: SI System and U.S. System of Units Appendix B: Preliminary Sizing of Structural Members
£150.11
Whittles Publishing Introduction to Structural Aluminium Design
Book SynopsisThis book deals with the use of aluminium for structural and non-structural applications and provides an introduction to designing structures made from aluminium or aluminium alloy elements. It comprises a ready reference to the material properties and behaviour of aluminium, and its use in structural design. In the context of information about the material itself, fabrication, structural design and corrosion, structural analysis, serviceability, element design and fatigue the author considers the strengths of designing with aluminium alloy members and how any weaknesses can be overcome. Reference is made throughout to EN 1999, Eurocode 9, and its design methods are discussed and illustrated. With most of its structural strength properties close to steel and with consideration for the special properties of aluminium alloys, there is considerable scope to make better use of this material in construction. Many years of working with aluminium have provided the author with the knowledge to avoid pitfalls and problems in design, fabrication and protection of structures, thus avoiding costly remedial work.Trade Review'...a succinct coverage of all basic aspects of the stuctural of aluminium members, joints and systems based on the provisions of BS8118 and, more particularly, EC9. It is very clearly written, easy to follow and introduces the reader to the background to each topic before providing a commentary on the use of the Code provisions. ...it is well suited to those encountering in the structural use of aluminium for the first time. ...it should prove extremely useful to practitioners confronted with the need to design using aluminium.' Engineering Structures 'Ulrich Muller's book effectively highlights the properties and applications of aluminium, giving information about the material itself, as well as its fabrication, structural design and corrosion potential. ... Additionally, the book considers design standards such as the British Standard and Eurocode. The book is well designed and organised. It allows the reader to consider how aluminium might be improved structurally to be used more widely in future, in order to save money and meet not only structural requirements but also safety and serviceability.' Times Higher EducationTable of ContentsIntroduction; Aluminium - the material; Structural analysis; Serviceability limit states; Ultimate states; Fatigue; Structural member design; Connections; Corrosion prevention; Appendixes - Tables of dimensions and properties, Butt weld joint types, Bibliography.
£36.00
Hyperion The Disney Monorail
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£32.29
Pearson Education Dynamics of Structures in SI Units
Book SynopsisTable of Contents I. Single Degree of Freedom Systems 1. Equations of Motion, Problem Statement, and Solution Methods 2. Free Vibration 3. Response to Harmonic and Periodic Excitations 4. Response to Arbitrary, Step, and Pulse Excitations 5. Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response 6. Earthquake Response of Linear Systems 7. Earthquake Response of Inelastic Systems 8. Generalized Single-Degree-of-Freedom Systems II. Multi Degree of Freedom Systems 9. Equations of Motion, Problem Statement, and Solution Methods 10. Free Vibration 11. Damping in Structures 12. Dynamic Analysis and Response of Linear Systems 13. Earthquake Analysis of Linear Systems 14. Analysis of Nonclassically Damped Linear Systems 15. Reduction of Degrees of Freedom 16. Numerical Evaluation of Dynamic Response 17. Systems with Distributed Mass and Elasticity 18. Introduction to the Finite Element Method III. Earthquake Response, Design, and Evaluation of Multistory Buildings 19. Earthquake Response of Linearly Elastic Buildings 20. Earthquake Analysis and Response of Inelastic Buildings 21. Earthquake Dynamics of Base-Isolated Buildings 22. Structural Dynamics in Building Codes 23. Structural Dynamics in Building Evaluation Guidelines
£72.99
Imperial College Press Science Of Structural Engineering, The
Book SynopsisStructures cannot be created without engineering theory, and design rules have existed from the earliest times for building Greek temples, Roman aqueducts and Gothic cathedrals — and later, for steel skyscrapers and the frames for aircraft. This book is, however, not concerned with the description of historical feats, but with the way the structural engineer sets about his business. Galileo, in the seventeenth century, was the first to introduce recognizably modern science into the calculation of structures; he determined the breaking strength of beams. In the eighteenth century engineers moved away from this ‘ultimate load’ approach, and early in the nineteenth century a formal philosophy of design had been established — a structure should remain elastic, with a safety factor on stress built into the analysis. This philosophy held sway for over a century, until the first tests on real structures showed that the stresses confidently calculated by designers could not actually be measured in practice. Structural engineering has taken a completely different path since the middle of the twentieth century; plastic analysis reverts to Galileo's objective of the calculation of ultimate strength, and powerful new theorems now underpin the activities of the structural engineer.This book deals with a technical subject, but the presentation is completely non-mathematical. It makes available to the engineer, the architect and the general reader the principles of structural design.
£38.95
Elsevier Science Structural and Stress Analysis
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Principles of Statics 3. Normal Force, Shear Force, Bending Moment and Torsion 4. Analysis of Pin-Jointed Trusses 5. Cables 6. Arches 7. Stress and Strain 8. Properties of Engineering Materials 9. Bending of Beams 10. Shear of Beams 11. Torsion of Beams 12. Composite Beams 13. Deflection of Beams 14. Complex Stress and Strain 15. Virtual Work and Energy Methods 16. Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures 17. Matrix Methods of Analysis 18. Plastic Analysis of Beams and Frames 19. Yield Line Analysis of Slabs 20. Influence Lines 21. Structural Instability Appendix A. Table of Section Properties B. Bending of Beams: Standard Cases
£56.95
Elsevier Science Architectural Acoustics
Book SynopsisAcoustical engineering applies sound and vibration theory in practical terms, addressing the manipulation and control of sound to ensure the comfort, safety and productivity of those inhabiting a particular environment. This book addresses the control of sound and vibration within enclosed spaces.Trade Review"The strength of the book lies in the breadth of material that it covers, and it will work as a starting point for anyone interested in any of the many topics that the author presents." --Journal of the Audio Engineering Society "...provides a comprehensive overview to the many aspects of architectural acoustics, sound isolation, equipment noise control and sound reinforcement systems, balancing both theoretical and practical considerations." --Noice Control Engineering Journal, July-August 2014 "…a first-rate reference for consultants who practice architectural acoustics or for architects and engineers who are looking for a complete compilation on acoustical techniques." --International Journal of Acoustics and VibrationTable of Contents1. Historical Introduction2. Fundamentals of Acoustics3. Human Perception and Reaction to Sound4. Acoustic Measurements and Noise Metrics5. Environmental Noise6. Wave Acoustics7. Sound and Solid Surfaces8. Sound in Enclosed Spaces9. Sound Transmission Loss10. Sound Transmission in Buildings11. Vibration and Vibration Isolation12. Noise Transmission in Floor Systems13. Noise in Mechanical Systems14. Sound Attenuation in Ducts15. Design and Construction of Multifamily Dwellings16. Design and Construction of Office Buildings 17. Design of Rooms for Speech18. Sound Reinforcement Systems19. Design of Rooms for Music20. Design of Multipurpose Auditoria and Sanctuaries21. Design of Studios and Listening Rooms22. Acoustic Modeling, Ray Tracing, and Auralization
£84.54
Elsevier Science Progressive Collapse Analysis of Structures
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Adaptively Shifted Integration Technique3. ASI-Gauss Technique4. Member Fracture, Contact and Contact Release Algorithms5. Aircraft Impact Analysis of the World Trade Center Tower6. Progressive Collapse Analysis of High-Rise Buildings7. Blast Demolition Analysis of Buildings8. Seismic Pounding Analysis of Adjacent Buildings9. Seismic Collapse Analysis of CTV Building10. Debris Impact Analysis of Steel Frame Buildings in Tsunami11. Summary
£106.20
Elsevier Science & Technology Pipeline Rules of Thumb Handbook
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. General Information 2. Construction 3. Pipe Design 4. Electrical Design 5. Hydrostatic Testing 6. Pipeline Drying 7. Control Valves 8. Corrosion/Coatings 9. Gas-General 10. Gas-Compression 11. Gas-Hydraulics 12. Liquids-General 13. Liquids-Hydraulics 14. Pumps 15. Measurement 16. Instrumentation 17. Inspection, Maintenance, and Risk Evaluation 18. Tanks 19. Economics 20. Costs 21. Safety and Environment
£106.20
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart A: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis Section A1: Elasticity 1. Basic elasticity 2. Two-dimensional problems in elasticity 3. Torsion of solid sections Section A2: Virtual work, energy, and matrix methods 4. Virtual work and energy methods 5. Energy methods 6. Matrix methods Section A3: Thin plate theory 7. Bending of thin plates Section A4: Structural instability 8. Columns 9. Thin plates Section A5: Vibration of structures 10. Structural vibration Part B: Analysis of Aircraft Structures Section B1: Principles of stressed skin construction 11. Materials 12. Structural components of aircraft Section B2: Airworthiness and airframe loads 13. Airworthiness 14. Airframe loads 15. Fatigue Section B3: Bending, shear and torsion of thin-walled beams 16. Bending of open and closed, thin-walled beams 17. Shear of beams 18. Torsion of beams 19. Combined open and closed section beams 20. Structural idealization Section B4: Stress analysis of aircraft components 21. Wing spars and box beams 22. Fuselages 23. Wings 24. Fuselage frames and wing ribs 25. Laminated composite structures Section B5: Structural and loading discontinuities 26. Closed section beams 27. Open section beams Section B6: Introduction to aeroelasticity 28. Wing problems
£62.99
Elsevier Science Innovative Bridge Design Handbook
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals 1. The History, Aesthetic and Design of Bridges Part II: Loads on Bridges 2. Loads 3. Wind Loads 4. Fatigue and Fracture Part III: Structural Analysis 5. Bridge Structural Theory and Modeling 6. Structural Dynamics 7. Risk and Reliability in Bridges 8. Innovative Structural Typologies 9. Soil-Foundation Structure Interaction Part IV: Bridge Design Based on Construction Material Type 10. Reinforced and Pre-Stressed Concrete Bridges 11. Steel and Composite Bridges 12. Timber Bridges 13. Masonry Bridges Part V: Bridge Design Based on Geometry 14. Arch Bridges 15. Girder Bridges 16. Long Span Bridges Part VI: Special Topics 17. Integral Bridges 18. Moveable Bridges 19. Highway Bridges 20. Railway Bridges 21. Footbridges Part VII: Bridge Components 22. Seismic Component Devices 23. Cables 24. Orthotropic Deck 25. Bridge Foundations 26. Expansion Joints, Bearings, and Special Devices Part VIII: Bridge Construction 27. Case Study: The Polcevera Bridge 28. Case Study: The Russky Bridge 29. Case Study: The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge 30. Bridge Construction Equipment Part IX: Assessment, Monitoring, and Retrofit of Bridges 31. Bridge Diagnostics, Assessment, Retrofit and Management 32. Bridge Monitoring 33. Retrofit with Composite Materials 34. Bridge Collapse
£137.70
Pearson Education (US) Steel Structures
Book SynopsisTable of Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Steels and Properties. 3. Tension Members. 4. Structural Fasteners. 5. Welding. 6. Compression Members. 7. Beams: Laterally Supported. 8. Torsion. 9. Lateral-Torsional Buckling of Beams. 10. Continuous Beams. 11. Plate Girders. 12. Combined Bending and Axial Load. 13. Connections. 14. Frames–Braced and Unbraced. 15. Design of Rigid Frames. 16. Composite Steel–Concrete Construction.
£217.27
Pearson Education (US) Foundation Design
Book SynopsisTable of Contents PART A – General Principles 1. Foundations 2. Uncertainty and Risk in Foundation Design 3. Soil Mechanics 4. Subsurface Investigation and Characterization 5. Performance Requirements PART B – Shallow Foundation Analysis and Design 6. Shallow Foundations 7. Spread Footings—Geotechnical Ultimate Limit States 8. Spread Footings—Geotechnical Serviceability Limit States 9. Spread Footings—Geotechnical Design 10. Spread Footings—Structural Design 11. Mats PART C – Deep Foundation Analysis and Design 12. Deep Foundation Systems and Construction Methods 13. Piles—Load Transfer and Limit States 14. Piles—Axial Load Capacity Based on Static Load Tests 15. Driven Piles—Axial Load Capacity Based on Static Analysis Methods 16. Drilled Shafts—Axial Load Capacity Based on Static Analysis Methods 17. Auger Piles—Axial Load Capacity Based on Static Analysis Methods 18. Other Pile Types—Axial Load Capacity 19. Deep Foundations—Axial Load Capacity Based on Dynamic Methods 20. Piles—Serviceability Limit States 21. Piles—Structural Design 22. Laterally Loaded Piles 23. Piles—The Design Process 24. Pile Supported and Pile Enhanced Mats PART D – Special Topics 25. Foundations in Rocks and Intermediate Geomaterials 26. Ground Improvement 27. Foundations on Expansive Soils 28. Foundations on Collapsible Soils Appendix A—Units and Conversion Factors Appendix B—Probability Tables References Index
£197.03
Penguin Books Ltd Structures
Book SynopsisIn "The New Science of Strong Materials" the author made plain the secrets of materials science. In this volume he explains the importance and properties of different structures.
£11.69
University of Washington Press Sculpture on a Grand Scale
Book SynopsisTrade Review"[A] seminal text on the built environment of the Pacific Northwest." * Pacific Norhwest History *
£37.05
Elsevier Science Behavior and Design of Trapezoidally Corrugated
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Development of bridges with corrugated webs 3. Real boundary condition between flange and web 4. Shear buckling behaviour 5. Flexural buckling behaviour 6. Stress analysis of I-girders with concrete-filled tubular flange and corrugated web 7. Recent erection methods 8. Future Research
£135.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Applied Strength of Materials
Book SynopsisThis text is an established bestseller in engineering technology programs, and the Seventh Edition of Applied Strength of Materials continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the mechanics of materials. Focusing on active learning and consistently reinforcing key concepts, the book is designed to aid students in their first course on the strength of materials.Introducing the theoretical background of the subject, with a strong visual component, the book equips readers with problem-solving techniques. The updated Seventh Edition incorporates new technologies with a strong pedagogical approach. Emphasizing realistic engineering applications for the analysis and design of structural members, mechanical devices, and systems, the book includes such topics as torsional deformation, shearing stresses in beams, pressure vessels, and design properties of materials. A big picture overview is included at the beginning of each chapter, and step-by-step problem-solving approaches are used throughout the book.FEATURES Includes the big picture introductions that map out chapter coverage and provide a clear context for readers Contains everyday examples to provide context for students of all levels Offers examples from civil, mechanical, and other branches of engineering technology Integrates analysis and design approaches for strength of materials, backed up by real engineering examples Examines the latest tools, techniques, and examples in applied engineering mechanics This book will be of interest to students in the field of engineering technology and materials engineering as an accessible and understandable introduction to a complex field.Table of Contents1. Basic Concepts in Strength of Materials 2. Design Properties of Materials 3. Direct Stress, Deformation, and Design 4. Design for Direct Shear, Torsional Shear, and Torsional Deformation 5. Shearing Forces and Bending Moments in Beams 6. Centroids and Moments of Inertia of Areas 7. Stress due to Bending 8. Shearing Stresses in Beams 9. Deflection of Beams 10. Combined Stresses 11. Columns 12. Pressure Vessels 13. Connections 14. Thermal Effects and Elements of More than One Material
£147.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Shell Structures Theory and Applications
Book SynopsisShells are basic structural elements of modern technology. Examples of shell structures include automobile bodies, domes, water and oil tanks, pipelines, ship hulls, aircraft fuselages, turbine blades, laudspeaker cones, but also balloons, parachutes, biological membranes, a human skin, a bottle of wine or a beer can. This volume contains full texts of over 100 papers presented by specialists from over 20 countries at the 8th Conference Shell Structures: Theory and Applications, 12-14 October, 2005 in Jurata (Poland). The aim of the meeting was to bring together scientists, designers, engineers and other specialists in shell structures in order to discuss important results and new ideas in this field. The goal is to pursue more accurate theoretical models, to develop more powerful and versatile methods of analysis, and to disseminate expertise in design and maintenance of shell structures. Among the authors there are many distinguished specialists of shell structures, incTable of ContentsPrefaceOrganisation General lectures Theoretical modelling Stability Dynamics Finite element analyses Engineering design Author index
£199.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Innovations in Structural Engineering and
Book SynopsisInnovations in Structural Engineering and Construction focuses on the latest developments in innovative techniques and solutions in structural engineering and construction. The book includes contributions on specific types of materials and structures, such as reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, bridges, high-rise buildings and precast systems. Structures are also considered in the context of the environment, with contributions on geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and fire engineering. The area of construction includes papers on construction planning and project management, contracting and claims, cost and quality control, and knowledge management. Other papers consider damage assessment, hazard and risk management, reliability analysis, optimal design, and engineering education and ethics. The collection will be of interest to structural and construction engineers, architects and those involved in the building and construction industry. It
£364.50
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
John Wiley & Sons Inc Building Structures
Book SynopsisThis new edition continues its legacy as the reference of choice for architects studying contemporary issues and design practices for building structures by taking a conceptual approach that foregos complicated mathematics.Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction xi 1. Basic Concepts 1 1.1 Basic Concerns 1 1.2 Architectural Considerations 3 1.3 Structural Functions 12 1.4 Structural Materials 18 1.5 Structural Systems 21 2. Investigation of Structures 39 2.1 Introduction to Structural Investigation 39 2.2 Static Forces 41 2.3 Stresses and Strains 56 2.4 Special Topics 63 2.5 Dynamic Behavior 75 3. Structural Elements 80 3.1 Beams 80 3.2 Tension Elements 88 3.3 Compression Elements 93 3.4 Trusses 99 3.5 Rigid Frames 104 3.6 Special Structures 112 4. Wood Structures 114 4.1 General Concerns forWood 114 4.2 Wood Products and Systems 117 4.3 Design Data for Structural Lumber 124 4.4 Wood-Spanning Systems 126 4.5 Wood Trusses 134 4.6 Wood Columns 139 4.7 Fasteners and Connections forWood 147 5. Steel Structures 153 5.1 General Concerns for Steel 153 5.2 Steel Beams, Joists, and Decks 158 5.3 Steel Columns 187 5.4 Bolted Connections for Steel Structures 196 5.5 Steel Trusses 202 6. Concrete Structures 203 6.1 General Concerns for Concrete 203 6.2 Reinforced Concrete Flexural Members 211 6.3 Concrete Columns 238 6.4 Concrete Foundations 247 7. Masonry Structures 259 7.1 General Concerns for Masonry 259 7.2 StructuralMasonry 262 7.3 Masonry with Concrete Units 267 7.4 Form and Classification of Compression Elements 270 7.5 Brick Masonry 271 7.6 Miscellaneous Masonry Construction 276 7.7 Adobe Construction 279 7.8 Hollow Clay Tile 279 8. Building Foundations and Site Structures 281 8.1 General Considerations 281 8.2 Soil Properties and Foundation Behavior 283 8.3 Shallow Bearing Foundations 293 8.4 Elements of Foundation Systems 298 8.5 Deep Foundations 304 8.6 Special Problems and Construction 308 9. Lateral-Force Effects 316 9.1 General Considerations for Lateral Effects 316 9.2 Wind Effects on Buildings 335 9.3 Earthquake Effects on Buildings 341 9.4 Elements of Lateral Resistive Systems 350 10. Building Structures Design Examples 381 10.1 General Concerns for Structural Design 381 10.2 Building One 392 10.3 Building Two 399 10.4 Building Three 410 10.5 Building Four 414 10.6 Building Five 416 10.7 Building Six 418 10.8 Building Seven 430 10.9 Building Eight 455 10.10 Building Nine 458 Appendix A: Properties of Sections 468 Appendix B: Glossary 483 Appendix C: Exercise Problems 489 Appendix D: Study Aids 504 References 519 Index 521
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils
Book SynopsisYour guide to the design and construction of foundations on expansive soils Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils fills a significant gap in the current literature by presenting coverage of the design and construction of foundations for expansive soils.Table of ContentsPreface xv List of Symbols xix List of Abbreviations xxv 1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Purpose 2 1.2 Organization 2 1.3 Terminology 4 References 7 2. NATURE OF EXPANSIVE SOILS 9 2.1 Microscale Aspects of Expansive Soil Behavior 9 2.1.1 The Clay Particle 10 2.1.2 Adsorbed Cations and Cation Hydration 15 2.1.3 The Clay Micelle 17 2.1.4 Crystalline and Osmotic Expansion 19 2.1.5 Effect of Mineralogy on Plasticity of Soil 21 2.1.6 Effect of Mineralogy on Expansion Potential 22 2.1.7 Effect of Type of Cation on Expansion Potential 22 2.2 Macroscale Aspects of Expansive Soil Behavior 24 2.2.1 Development of Natural Soil Deposits 24 2.2.2 Effect of Plasticity on Expansion Potential 26 2.2.3 Effect of Soil Structure, Water Content, and Density on Expansion Potential 27 2.3 Identification of Expansive Soils 30 2.3.1 Methods Based on Physical Properties 30 2.3.2 Mineralogical Methods 36 2.3.3 Chemical Methods 37 2.3.4 Comments on Identification Methods 39 2.4 Characteristics of Expansive Soil Profiles 40 2.4.1 Geographic Distribution of Expansive Soils 40 2.4.2 Expansive Soil Profiles 40 References 53 3. SITE INVESTIGATION 59 3.1 Program of Exploration 59 3.1.1 Reconnaissance Investigation 60 3.1.2 Preliminary Investigation 60 3.1.3 Design-Level Investigation 61 3.2 Forensic Investigation 68 References 72 4. SOIL SUCTION 74 4.1 Soil Suction Components 74 4.1.1 Matric Suction 76 4.1.2 Osmotic Suction 80 4.1.3 Total Suction 82 4.2 Soil Water Characteristic Curve 82 4.2.1 Mathematical Expressions for SWCC 84 4.2.2 Soil Water Characteristic Curves for Expansive Soils 86 4.2.3 Influence of Stress State on Soil Water Characteristic Relationships 89 4.2.4 Effect of Suction on Groundwater Profiles 89 4.3 Measurement of Matric Suction 90 4.3.1 Tensiometers 92 4.3.2 Axis Translation Technique 94 4.3.3 Filter Paper Method for Matric Suction 98 4.3.4 Thermal Conductivity Sensors 103 4.3.5 Electrical Resistance Sensors 104 4.4 Measurement of Osmotic Suction 105 4.4.1 Osmotic Tensiometers 105 4.4.2 Pore Fluid Extraction Technique 106 4.5 Measurement of Total Suction 107 4.5.1 Psychrometers 109 4.5.2 Filter Paper Method for Total Suction 110 References 114 5. STATE OF STRESS AND CONSTITUTIVE RELATIONSHIPS 119 5.1 State of Stress and Stress State Variables 119 5.2 Stress–Volume Relationships 124 5.3 Stress–Water Relationships 125 References 126 6. OEDOMETER TESTING 127 6.1 Consolidation-Swell and Constant Volume Tests 129 6.2 Correction of Oedometer Test Data 132 6.2.1 Correction for Oedometer Compressibility 133 6.2.2 Correction for Specimen Disturbance in the CV Test 137 6.2.3 Effect of the Corrections on Expansion Properties 138 6.3 Relationship Between CS and CV Swelling Pressures (the m Method) 140 6.4 Factors Influencing Oedometer Test Results 144 6.4.1 Initial Stress State Conditions 145 6.4.2 Soil Fatigue 146 6.4.3 Initial Consolidation of Sample 146 6.4.4 Time and Method of Inundation 147 6.4.5 Storage of Samples 148 6.4.6 Competency of Laboratory Personnel 149 References 149 7. WATER MIGRATION IN EXPANSIVE SOILS 152 7.1 Water Flow in Unsaturated Soils 153 7.1.1 Darcy’s Law for Unsaturated Soils 153 7.1.2 Water Mass Balance Equation 154 7.1.3 Vertical Seepage in Unsaturated Soil 155 7.1.4 Flow through Fractured Rocks and Bedding Planes 158 7.2 Depth and Degree of Wetting 162 7.2.1 Depth of Wetting 162 7.2.2 Degree of Wetting 163 7.2.3 Perched Water Tables in Layered Strata 164 7.2.4 Wetting Profiles 165 7.3 Determination of Final Water Content Profiles for Design 167 7.3.1 Hand Calculation of Final Water Contents for Design 168 7.3.2 Computer Modeling of Water Migration 170 7.4 Challenges in Water Migration Modeling for Expansive Soils 177 References 178 8. COMPUTATION OF PREDICTED HEAVE 182 8.1 Oedometer Methods 183 8.1.1 The Heave Equation 184 8.1.2 Computation of Free-Field Heave 186 8.1.3 Computation of Heave under an Applied Load 195 8.1.4 Computation of Design Heave 195 8.1.5 Discussion of Earlier Oedometer Methods Proposed to Compute Heave 201 8.1.6 Comments on the Heave Index 204 8.2 Soil Suction Methods 204 8.2.1 McKeen (1992) 205 8.2.2 Department of the Army (1983) 211 8.2.3 Hamberg and Nelson (1984) 212 8.2.4 Lytton (1994) 213 8.3 Empirical Methods 214 8.4 Progression of Heave with Time 214 8.4.1 Hyperbolic Equation 214 8.4.2 Use of Water Migration Modeling to Analyze Rate of Heave 221 8.5 Free-Field Surface Movement for Shrink–Swell Soils 222 8.6 Discussion of Heave Prediction 223 References 224 9. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOUNDATION AND FLOOR DESIGN 227 9.1 Risk and Life Cycle Costs 230 9.1.1 Classification of Expansion Potential 230 9.1.2 Risk Factor 234 9.2 Foundation Alternatives 243 9.3 Factors Influencing Design of Structures on Expansive Soils 243 9.3.1 Tolerable Foundation Movement 243 9.3.2 Design Life 251 9.3.3 Design Active Zone and Degree of Wetting 252 9.3.4 Site Grading 252 9.4 Remedial Measures 253 References 255 10. SOIL TREATMENT AND MOISTURE CONTROL 258 10.1 Overexcavation and Replacement 259 10.2 Prewetting Method 264 10.3 Chemical Admixtures 267 10.3.1 Lime Treatment 267 10.3.2 Cement Treatment 273 10.3.3 Fly Ash Treatment 274 10.3.4 Chemical Injection 274 10.4 Moisture Control Alternatives 275 10.4.1 Moisture Barriers 276 10.4.2 Subsurface Drains 281 10.4.3 Surface Grading and Drainage 283 10.5 Summary of Soil Treatment Methods 289 References 290 11. DESIGN METHODS FOR SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS 295 11.1 Spread Footing Foundations 295 11.1.1 Computation of Footing Heave 297 11.1.2 Spread Footing Design Examples 299 11.2 Stiffened Slab Foundations 308 11.2.1 Edge Heave and Center Heave 308 11.2.2 Differential Heave 311 11.3 Remedial Measures for Shallow Foundations 314 11.3.1 Footing Foundations 314 11.3.2 Stiffened Slab-on-Grade 317 11.3.3 Other Methods 318 References 318 12. DESIGN METHODS FOR DEEP FOUNDATIONS 320 12.1 Pier and Grade Beam Foundation 320 12.1.1 Design Methods 324 12.1.2 Load-Bearing Capacity 334 12.2 Patented Piers 335 12.2.1 Helical Piles 335 12.2.2 Micropiles 337 12.2.3 Push Piers 340 12.3 Deep Foundation Design Examples 342 12.3.1 Rigid Pier Design Example 342 12.3.2 APEX Design Example 345 12.3.3 Helical Pile Design Example 348 12.4 Remedial Measures for Deep Foundations 348 12.4.1 Pier and Grade Beam Foundation 349 12.4.2 Underpinning 349 References 350 13. FLOORS AND EXTERIOR FLATWORK 351 13.1 Slabs-on-Grade 351 13.2 Stiffened Slabs 356 13.3 Structural Floors 357 13.4 Exterior Slabs and Flatwork 358 13.5 Remediation Techniques 359 13.5.1 Structural Floor Systems 361 13.5.2 Moisture Control 361 13.5.3 Chemical Injection 361 13.5.4 Isolation of the Slab 361 13.5.5 Exterior Slabs 362 References 362 14. LATERAL PRESSURE ON EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES 363 14.1 Computation of Lateral Pressure from Expansive Soils 363 14.2 Testing for Measuring Lateral Swelling Pressure 365 14.3 Reduction of Lateral Swelling Pressure 366 14.4 Design for Lateral Earth Pressure 367 References 370 Index 373
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Solids and
Book SynopsisBuilt upon the two original books by Mike Crisfield and their own lecture notes, renowned scientist Rene de Borst and his team offer a thoroughly updated yet condensed edition that retains and builds upon the excellent reputation and appeal amongst students and engineers alike for which Crisfield's first edition is acclaimed.Table of ContentsPreface xi Series Preface xiii Notation xv About the Code xxi PART I BASIC CONCEPTS AND SOLUTION TECHNIQUES 1 Preliminaries 3 1.1 A Simple Example of Non-linear Behaviour 3 1.2 A Review of Concepts from Linear Algebra 5 1.3 Vectors and Tensors 12 1.4 Stress and Strain Tensors 17 1.5 Elasticity 23 1.6 The PyFEM Finite Element Library 25 References 29 2 Non-linear Finite Element Analysis 31 2.1 Equilibrium and Virtual Work 31 2.2 Spatial Discretisation by Finite Elements 33 2.3 PyFEM: Shape Function Utilities 38 2.4 Incremental-iterative Analysis 41 2.5 Load versus Displacement Control 50 2.6 PyFEM: A Linear Finite Element Code with Displacement Control 53 References 62 3 Geometrically Non-linear Analysis 63 3.1 Truss Elements 64 3.2 PyFEM: The Shallow Truss Problem 76 3.3 Stress and Deformation Measures in Continua 85 3.4 Geometrically Non-linear Formulation of Continuum Elements 91 3.5 Linear Buckling Analysis 100 3.6 PyFEM: A Geometrically Non-linear Continuum Element 103 References 110 4 Solution Techniques in Quasi-static Analysis 113 4.1 Line Searches 113 4.2 Path-following or Arc-length Methods 116 4.3 PyFEM: Implementation of Riks’ Arc-length Solver 124 4.4 Stability and Uniqueness in Discretised Systems 129 4.5 Load Stepping and Convergence Criteria 134 4.6 Quasi-Newton Methods 138 References 141 5 Solution Techniques for Non-linear Dynamics 143 5.1 The Semi-discrete Equations 143 5.2 Explicit Time Integration 144 5.3 PyFEM: Implementation of an Explicit Solver 149 5.4 Implicit Time Integration 152 5.5 Stability and Accuracy in the Presence of Non-linearities 156 5.6 Energy-conserving Algorithms 161 5.7 Time Step Size Control and Element Technology 164 References 165 PART II MATERIAL NON-LINEARITIES 6 Damage Mechanics 169 6.1 The Concept of Damage 169 6.2 Isotropic Elasticity-based Damage 171 6.3 PyFEM: A Plane-strain Damage Model 175 6.4 Stability, Ellipticity and Mesh Sensitivity 179 6.5 Cohesive-zone Models 185 6.6 Element Technology: Embedded Discontinuities 190 6.7 Complex Damage Models 198 6.8 Crack Models for Concrete and Other Quasi-brittle Materials 201 6.8.1 Elasticity-based Smeared Crack Models 201 6.8.2 Reinforcement and Tension Stiffening 206 6.9 Regularised Damage Models 210 References 215 7 Plasticity 219 7.1 A Simple Slip Model 219 7.2 Flow Theory of Plasticity 223 7.3 Integration of the Stress–strain Relation 239 7.4 Tangent Stiffness Operators 249 7.5 Multi-surface Plasticity 252 7.6 Soil Plasticity: Cam-clay Model 267 7.7 Coupled Damage–Plasticity Models 270 7.8 Element Technology: Volumetric Locking 271 References 277 8 Time-dependent Material Models 281 8.1 Linear Visco-elasticity 281 8.2 Creep Models 287 8.3 Visco-plasticity 289 References 303 PART III STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS 9 Beams and Arches 307 9.1 A Shallow Arch 307 9.2 PyFEM: A Kirchhoff Beam Element 317 9.3 Corotational Elements 321 9.4 A Two-dimensional Isoparametric Degenerate Continuum Beam Element 328 9.5 A Three-dimensional Isoparametric Degenerate Continuum Beam Element 333 References 341 10 Plates and Shells 343 10.1 Shallow-shell Formulations 344 10.2 An Isoparametric Degenerate Continuum Shell Element 351 10.3 Solid-like Shell Elements 356 10.4 Shell Plasticity: Ilyushin’s Criterion 357 References 361 PART IV LARGE STRAINS 11 Hyperelasticity 365 11.1 More Continuum Mechanics 365 11.2 Strain Energy Functions 374 11.3 Element Technology 389 References 398 12 Large-strain Elasto-plasticity 401 12.1 Eulerian Formulations 402 12.2 Multiplicative Elasto-plasticity 407 12.3 Multiplicative Elasto-plasticity versus Rate Formulations 411 12.4 Integration of the Rate Equations 414 12.5 Exponential Return-mapping Algorithms 418 References 422 PART V ADVANCED DISCRETISATION CONCEPTS 13 Interfaces and Discontinuities 427 13.1 Interface Elements 428 13.2 Discontinuous Galerkin Methods 436 References 439 14 Meshless and Partition-of-unity Methods 441 14.1 Meshless Methods 442 14.2 Partition-of-unity Approaches 451 References 470 15 Isogeometric Finite Element Analysis 473 15.1 Basis Functions in Computer Aided Geometric Design 473 15.2 Isogeometric Finite Elements 483 15.3 PyFEM: Shape Functions for Isogeometric Analysis 487 15.4 Isogeometric Analysis in Non-linear Solid Mechanics 490 References 506 Index 509
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Evolutionary Topology Optimization of Continuum
Book SynopsisEvolutionary Topology Optimization of Continuum Structures treads new ground with a comprehensive study on the techniques and applications of evolutionary structural optimization (ESO) and its later version bi-directional ESO (BESO) methods. Since the ESO method was first introduced by Xie and Steven in 1992 and the publication of their well-known book Evolutionary Structural Optimization in 1997, there have been significant improvements in the techniques as well as important practical applications. The authors present these developments, illustrated by numerous interesting and detailed examples. They clearly demonstrate that the evolutionary structural optimization method is an effective approach capable of solving a wide range of topology optimization problems, including structures with geometrical and material nonlinearities, energy absorbing devices, periodical structures, bridges and buildings. Presents latest developments and applications in this incTable of ContentsPreface 1 Introduction 1.1 Structural Optimization 1.2 Topology Optimization of Continuum Structures 1.3 ESO/BESO and the Layout of the Book References 2 Evolutionary Structural Optimization Method 2.1 Introduction 2.2 ESO Based on Stress Level 2.3 ESO for Stiffness or Displacement Optimization 2.4 Conclusion References 3 Bi-directional Evolutionary Structural Optimization Method 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Problem Statement and Sensitivity Number 3.3 Filter Scheme and Improved Sensitivity Number 3.4 Element Removal/Addition and Convergence Criterion 3.5 Basic BESO Procedure 3.6 Examples of BESO Starting from Initial Full Design 3.7 Examples of BESO Starting from Initial Guess Design 3.8 Example of a 3D Structure 3.9 Mesh-independence Studies 3.10 Conclusion References 4 BESO Utilizing Material Interpolation Scheme with Penalization 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Problem Statement and Material Interpolation Scheme 4.3 Sensitivity Analysis and Sensitivity Number 4.4 Examples 4.5 Conclusion References Appendix 4.1 5 Comparing BESO with Other Topology Optimization Methods 5.1 Introduction 5.2 The SIMP Method 5.3 Comparing BESO with SIMP 5.4 Discussion on Zhou and Rozvany (2001) Example 5.5 Conclusion References 6 BESO for Extended Topology Optimization Problems 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Minimizing Structural Volume with a Displacement or Compliance Constraint 6.3 Stiffness Optimization with an Additional Displacement Constraint 6.4 Stiffness Optimization of Structures with Multiple Materials 6.5 Topology Optimization of Periodic Structures 6.6 Topology Optimization of Structures with Design-dependent Gravity Load 6.7 Topology Optimization for Natural Frequency 6.8 Topology Optimization for Multiple Load Cases 6.9 BESO Based on von Mises Stress 6.10 Conclusion References 7 Topology Optimization of Nonlinear Continuum Structures 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Objective Functions and Nonlinear Analysis 7.3 Sensitivity Analysis and Sensitivity Number for Force Control 7.4 Sensitivity Analysis and Sensitivity Number for Displacement Control 7.5 BESO Procedure for Nonlinear Structures 7.6 Examples of Nonlinear Structures under Force Control 7.7 Examples of Nonlinear Structures under Displacement Control 7.8 Conclusion References 8 Optimal Design of Energy Absorption Structures 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Problem Statement for Optimization of Energy Absorption Structures 8.3 Sensitivity Number 8.4 Evolutionary Procedure for Removing and Adding Material 8.5 Numerical Examples and Discussions 8.6 Conclusion References 9 Practical Applications 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Akutagwa River Side Project in Japan 9.3 Florence New Station Project in Italy 9.4 Sagrada Familia Church in Spain 9.5 Pedestrian Bridge Project in Australia 9.6 Conclusion References 10 Computer Program BESO2D 10.1 Introduction 10.2 System Requirements and Program Installation 10.3 Windows Interface of BESO2D 10.4 Running BESO2D from Graphic User Interface 10.5 The Command Line Usage of BESO2D 10.6 Running BESO2D from the Command Line 10.7 Files Produced by BESO2D 10.8 Error messages Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Timber Engineering Civil Engineering
Book SynopsisEconomic to build, environmentally friendly, and versatile enough as a material to be used with reinforced concrete or steel, timber constructions are used worldwide. Timber Engineering examines its state of the art, covering the newest developments in practice-related research, while placing the industry in an international context.Trade Review"...worthy of recognition...should not be assigned to the bookshelf...will be established as a constant source of reference..." (Jnl of the Inst of Wood Science, Winter 2004)Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. Timber Engineering - General Introduction (Sven Thelandersson). PART ONE: BASIC PROPERTIES OF WOOD-BASED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. Introduction: Wood as a Construction Material (Sven Thelandersson). Grading of Timber with Respect to Mechanical Properties (Carl-Johan Johansson). Structural Timber - Variability and Statistical Modelling (Tord Isaksson). Mechanical Performance and Modelling of Glulam (Erik Serrano). Engineered Wood Products for Structural Purposes (Frank Lam, Helmut Prion). Fracture Perpendicular to Grain - Structural Applications (Per Johan Gustafsson). Strength Under Long-term Loading (Preben Hoffmeyer). Effects of Climate and Climate Variations on Strength (Alpo Ranta-Maunus). PART TWO: DESIGN ASPECTS OF TIMBER STRUCTURES. Introduction: Safety and Serviceability in Timber Engineering (Sven Thelandersson). Reliability of Structures with Timber and Wood-Based Products (Ricardo O. Foschi). Design of Structures based on Glulam, LVL and Other Solid Timber Products (Hans J. Larsen). Short- and Long-term Deformations of Timber Structures (Annika Mårtensson). Vibrations of Timber Floors: Serviceability Aspects (Ian Smith). Design for Earthquake Resistance (Erol Karacabeyli and Marjan Popovski). PART THREE: JOINTS AND STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLIES. Introduction: Fasteners, Joints and Composite Structures (Hans J. Larsen). Joints with Dowel-type Fasteners (Hans J. Blass). Structural Adhesive Joints Including Glued-in Bolts (Simon Aicher). Trusses and Joints with Punched Metal Plate Fasteners (Jacob Nielsen). Shear Walls and Diaphragms (Helmut G.L. Prion, Frank Lam). Composite Structures (Ario Ceccotti). Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Nondestructive Testing of Deep Foundations
Book SynopsisNondestructive Testing involves the use of methods such as wave propagation, electromagnetism, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity to test structural integrity and thereby allow nondestructive assessment of structures and the possibility of structural failures before they occur.Table of ContentsFOREWORD. PREFACE. ABOUT THE AUTHORS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. PHOTOGRAPHY AND ILLUSTRATION CREDITS. 1. INTRODUCTION AND A BRIEF HISTORY. 1.1Introduction. 1.2A Brief History of Deep Foundations and the Advent of NDT. 1.3Deep Foundation Failures and ND. 1.4 Deficiencies in Existing Foundations. 2. Deep Foundation Construction Methods. 2.1Driven Piles – Timber, Steel and Concrete. 2.2Caissons and Drilled Shafts. 2.3Diaphragm Walls, Cut-off Walls and Barrettes. 2.4Augured, Cast-in-place Pile. 2.5 Micropiles or Minipiles. 2.6Stone Columns and other Soil Improvement Techniques. 3. HOW SOILS AFFECT THE CHOICE OF FOUNDATION. 4. TRADITIONAL, VISUAL AND NEW INSPECTION METHODS FOR DEEP FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION. 1.1 Driven Piles. 4.2 Augured Cast-in-place Piles. 4.3Drilled Shafts. 4.4The Inspector’s Role. 5. A REVIEW OF FULL-SCALE LOAD-TESTING TECHNIQUES. 5.1Static Load-test Techniques – Axial Compression. 5.2Static Load-test Techniques – Axial Tension. 5.3Static Load-test Techniques – Lateral. 6. HIGH-STRAIN TESTING FOR CAPACITY AND/OR INTEGRITY. 6.1High-strain Dynamic (Drop-weight) Testing of Driven Piles. 6.2High-strain Testing of Drilled Shafts and Augered,Cast-in-place Piles. 6.3Modification of Shaft Head for High-strain Tests. 6.4Practical Considerations for Drop-weight Techniques. 6.5HSDT Alternatives. 6.6Limitations of High-strain Dynamic Testing. 7. LOW-STRAIN SURFACE TESTS – SONIC ECHO. 7.1Sonic Echo (Impulse Echo). 8. SONIC MOBILITY (IMPULSE RESPONSE). 8.1Principles of Impulse–Response Curve Interpretation. 8.2Practical Considerations. 8.3Classification of Signal Responses. 8.4Pile Simulation Techniques. 8.5Time Domain–Velocity Reflectors. 9. THE IMPEDANCE-LOG ANALYSIS. 10.LOW-STRAIN DOWN-HOLE TESTS. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Cross-Hole Sonic Logging. 10.3Cross-Hole Tomography. 10.4 Single-Hole Sonic Logging. 10.5Gamma–Gamma Logging. 10.6Parallel Seismic Testing. 11. FIELD MOCK-UPS OF DEEP FOUNDATIONS: CLASS-A PREDICTIONS. 12. THE RELIABILITY OF PILE SHAFT INTEGRITY TESTING. 12.1 Statistical NDT Sampling Schemes. 12.2 Methodology Reliability. 13. CURRENT RESEARCH. 13.1 Developments in Measurements and Analysis. 13.2Electrical Methods. 13.3Optical Techniques. 13.4Guided Wave Analysis. 13.5Statistical Analysis. 13.6Self-consolidating Concrete. 13.7Acceptable Vibration Levels. 13.8Automated Monitoring Systems. 13.9Wireless Acquisition Systems. 13.10Smart’ Structures. 14. THE PLACE OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY. 14.1Nondestructive Testing and Load and Resistance Factor Design. 14.2Setting Up an Effective Quality Management Program. 14.3Who’s Testing the Tester?. 14.4Acceptance Criteria. 14.5 Evaluating Defects. APPENDIX I. STRESS-WAVE PROPAGATION IN CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURES. Unknown Mechanical Impedance at its Base. APPENDIX II. CONTACT ADDRESSES. APPENDIX III. STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN THIS BOOK. APPENDIX IV. SAMPLE SPECIFICATIONS FOR NDT METHODS FOR DEEP FOUNDATIONS. REFERENCES. INDEX.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Geotechnical Instrumentation For Monitoring Field
Book SynopsisThe first book on the subject written by a practitioner for practitioners.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Behavior of Soil and Rock. PLANNING MONITORING PROGRAMS. Systematic Approach to Planning Monitoring Programs UsingGeotechnical Instrumentation. MONITORING METHODS. Instrumentation Transducers and Data Acquisition Systems. Measurement of Deformation. GENERAL GUIDELINES ON THE EXECUTION OF MONITORING PROGRAMS. Calibration and Maintenance of Instruments. Collection, Processing, Presentation, Interpretation, and Reportingof Instrumentation Data. EXAMPLES OF INSTRUMENTATION APPLICATIONS. Embankments on Soft Ground. Excavated and Natural Slopes. THE KEY TO SUCCESS. The Key to Success: The Chain with 25 Links. Appendices. References. Index.
£117.85
John Wiley & Sons Inc Aluminum Structures
Book SynopsisSince the first edition of this book was published in 1995, the use of aluminum as a building material has increased by 23-percent. This revised edition meets the need for a book that presents accurate specifications and up-to-date design guidelines that clarify the Aluminum Association's 2000 Specifications for Aluminum Structures.Table of ContentsPreface to the 1st Edition. Preface to the 2nd Edition. PART I: INTRODUCTION. What's in this Book? What is Aluminum? Working with Aluminum. PART II: STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF ALUMINUM. Material Properties for Design. Explanation of the Aluminum Specificaton. Orientation to the Aluminum Specificaton. PART III: DESIGN CHECKS FOR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS. Structural Members. Connections. Special Topics. PART IV: DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. Structural Systems Built with Aluminum. PART V: LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN. Load and Resistance Factor Design. Appendix A: Pre-1954 Wrought Alloy Designations. Appendix B: Section Properties of Common Aluminum Shapes. Appendix C: Minimum Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloys. Appendix D: Allowable Stresses for Elements of Common Aluminum Shapes. Appendix E: LRFD Design Stresses for Elements of Common Aluminum Shapes. Appendix F: Column Buckling Allowable Stresses. Appendix G: Summary of the Aluminum Specification Design Provisions for Columns and Beams. Cross Reference to the Aluminum Specification. Appendix I: LRFD Design Stresses for Various Alloys. Appendix J: Other Aluminum Structural Design Specifications. Appendix K: Buckling Constants. Appendix L: Metric Conversions. Appendix M: Statistics. Appendix N: Technical Organizations. Glossary. References. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Seismic Design of Reinforced and Precast Concrete
Book SynopsisPrecast concrete and reinforced concrete are two common building materials and both are used in areas where seismic effects must be considered when designing and constructing buildings. This book provides cutting-edge guidance on designing seismicresistant structures built with precast and reinforced concrete.Table of ContentsPreface. Nomenclature. Introduction. Chapter 1. Basic Concepts. 1.1 Ductility - A System Behavior Enhancer. 1.2 Confinement - A Component Behavior Enhancement. 1.3 Shear. Chapter 2. Component Behavior and Design. 2.1 Beams. 2.2 The Beam Column. 2.3 Beam-Column Joints. 2.4 Shear Dominated Systems. Chapter 3. Systems Design. 3.1 Shear Wall Braced Buildings. 3.2 Frame Braded Buildings. 3.3 Diaphragms. 3.4 Design Process Overview. Chapter 4. Design Confirmation. 4.1 Response of Shear Wall Braced Buildings to Ground Motion. 4.2 Frame Braced Buildings. 4.3 Behavior Imponderables. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis
Book SynopsisMost books discuss the theory and computational procedures of finite elements (FE). In the past this was necessary, but today''s software packages make FE accessible to users who knows nothing to the theory or of how FE works. People are now using FE software packages as black boxes'', without knowing the dangers of poor modeling, the need to verify that results are reasonable, or that worthless results can be convincingly displayed. Therefore, it is important to understand the physics of the problem, how elements behave, the assumptions and restrictions of FE implementations, and the need to assess the correctness of computed results.Table of ContentsBars and Beams: Linear Static Analysis. Plane Problems. Isoparametric Elements and Solution Techniques. Modeling, Errors, and Accuracy in Linear Analysis. Solids and Solids of Revolution. Plates and Shells. Thermal Analysis. Vibration and Dynamics. Nonlinearity in Stress Analysis. References. Index.
£191.66
John Wiley & Sons Inc Matrix Structural Analysis
Book SynopsisA rigorous, concise development of the concepts of modern matrix structural analysis, with particular emphasis on the techniques and methods that form the basis of the finite element method. All relevant concepts are presented in the context of two-dimensional (planar) structures composed of bar (truss) and beam (frame) elements, together with simple discrete axial, shear and moment resisting spring elements. The book requires only some basic knowledge of matrix algebra and fundamentals of strength of materials.Table of ContentsBasic Concepts. Statistically Determinate Trusses. Statistically Determinate Frames. Virtual Work. Introduction to Analysis of Indeterminate Structures: Force Method. Symmetry. Influence Lines. Introduction to the Displacement Method. Displacement Method: Advanced Formulation. Energy Concepts and Approximations. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis. Appendices. Index.
£202.46
John Wiley & Sons Inc Subsurface Conditions
Book SynopsisSubsurface projects can spell tremendous liability and risk concerns for geotechnical engineers, who pay among the highest liability insurance rates among A/E/C professionals. Written for a non-legal audience by a recognized liability authority, this helpful book brings together the information and expertise needed to manage the non-technical aspects of such projects. Discusses the implications of errors and omissions, applicable law, bid and contract document disclosure, and much more. Filled with relevant case studies.Table of ContentsClient-Consultant Selection (D. Thompson). The Professional Services Agreement (J. Monsees & T. Smirnoff). Subsurface Investigations and Geotechnical Report Preparation (G. Brierley). Preparation of Contract Documents for Subsurface Projects (E. Abbott). Risk Management Considerations for Complex Subsurface Projects (T. Neff). Engineers' Involvement in Construction Means and Methods of Subsurface Projects (R. Simon). Risk Management Considerations for Engineers Engaged by Contractors on Subsurface Projects (J. Guertin). Role of the Professional Consultant in the Evaluation of Differing Site Conditions Claims (S. Poulos). Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Differing Site Conditions Claims (H. Caspe). Professional Liability and Risk Allocation/Management Considerations for Design and Construction Management Professionals Involved in Subsurface Projects (D. Hatem). Insurance for Subsurface Projects (T. Gilmartin). Appendix. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Seepage Drainage and Flow Nets
Book SynopsisThe definitive practical guide to understanding and solving seepageand drainage problems Now in its third edition, this unique resource offers simplemethods for analyzing and designing seepage and groundwater controlsystems for all major types of civil engineering works. Completewith solid coverage of seepage principles and flow netconstruction, this book is an invaluable aid to engineeringprofessionals and students in mastering this vital subject. Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets, Third Edition, features: * Clear explanations of Darcy''s law, permeability, and other coreconcepts * Seepage analyses and drainage designs for earth dams, levees,foundations, earth slopes, roads, airfields, streets, parking lots,and more * Information on contemporary topics, including wick drains,fin drains, and the protection of groundwaters from contamination * An assessment of computer solutions to seepage and drainageproblems * Over 100 examples of flow nets, ranginTable of ContentsBASIC CONSIDERATIONS. Permeability. Seepage Principles. Flow-Net Construction. APPLICATIONS. Filter and Drain Design. Seepage Control in Earth Dams and Levees. Foundation Dewatering and Drainage. Slope Stabilization with Drainage. Roads, Airfields, and Other Surface Facilities. Structural Drainage. Waste Disposal Facilities and Infiltration Ponds. Indexes.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Construction of Prestressed Concrete Structures
Book SynopsisMethods and practices for constructing sophisticated prestressedconcrete structures. Construction of Prestressed Concrete Structures, Second Edition,provides the engineer or construction contractor with a completeguide to the design and construction of modern, high-qualityconcrete structures. This highly practicable new edition of Ben C.Gerwick''s classic guide is expanded and almost entirely rewrittento reflect the dramatic developments in materials and techniquesthat have occurred over the past two decades. The first of the book''s two sections deals with materials andtechniques for prestressed concrete, including the latest recipesfor high-strength and durable concrete mixes, new reinforcingmaterials and their placement patterns, modern prestressingsystems, and special techniques such as lightweight concrete andcomposite construction. The second section covers application tobuildings; bridges; pilings; and marine structures, includingoffshore platforms, floating stTable of ContentsPartial table of contents: MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE. Materials for Prestressed Concrete. Prestressing Systems. Special Techniques. Durability. Posttensioning Technology. Architectural Prestressed Concrete. Safety. USE OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE. Prestressed Concrete Piling. Prestressed Concrete Bridges. Prestressed Concrete Marine Structures. Prestressed Concrete Floating Structures. Prestressed Concrete Tanks. Pipes, Penstocks, and Aqueducts. Railroad Ties (Sleepers). Road and Airfield Pavements. Machinery Structures. Towers and Special Structures. Maintenance, Repair, and Strengthening of ExistingStructures. Prestressed Concrete--Implications and Prospects. Appendix. About the Author. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Design for Earthquakes
Book SynopsisThis accessible guide to seismic design examines what earthquakes do to buildings and what can be done to improve building response to earthquakes. International examples and photographs are included as important learning aids in understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures.Table of ContentsBASIC CONSIDERATIONS. Earthquakes and Their Effects. Seismic Response of Buildings and Sites. Design for Structural Response. Design for General Building Response. Retrofit and Repair. Mitigation of Seismic Effects. Special Problems. Special Design Cases. Special Design Issues. EXAMPLE DESIGN CASES. Single Family Residence, Wood Frame. Single-Story Commercial Building. Low-Rise Multi-Unit Building. Low-Rise Office Building. Concrete Frame Apartment Building. Warehouse, Single Story, Large Bays. Sloping Sites. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Quantitative Remote Sensing of Land Surfaces 23
Book SynopsisProcessing the vast amounts of data on the Earth's land surface environment generated by NASA's and other international satellite programs is a significant challenge.Trade Review“…a well-researched book that the environmental modelling community will find an indispensable reference.” (Progress in Physical Geography, Vol.29, No.1, 2005) “…extremely well produced, with good layout, clear type, a useful list of acronyms and a comprehensive index…timely and refreshing...” (The Photogrammetric Record, December 2004) "This volume a very useful and practical addition to the literature on remote sensing.” (E-STREAMS, August 2004)Table of ContentsPreface xv Acronyms xix Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Atmospheric Shortwave Radiative Transfer Modeling 25 Chapter 3 Canopy Reflectance Modeling 76 Chapter 4 Soil and Snow Reflectance Modeling 143 Chapter 5 Satellite Sensor Radiometric Calibration 178 Chapter 6 Atmospheric Correction of Optical Imagery 196 Chapter 7 Topographic Correction Methods 231 Chapter 8 Estimation of Land Surface Biophysical variables 246 Chapter 9 Estimation of Surface Radiation Budget: I. Broadband Albedo 310 Chapter 10 Estimation of Surface Radiation Budget: II. Longwave 345 Chapter 11 Four-Dimensional Data Assimilation 398 Chapter 12 Validation and Spatial Scaling 431 Chapter 13 Applications 472 Appendix CD-ROM Content 525 Index 528
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Underground Space Design
Book SynopsisUnderground space development may be one of the most significant was to contend with urban predicaments such as congestion, lack of open space, and aging infrastructures. However, designers must consider whether or not people will be willing to live and work in what could be perceived as inhospitable environments.Table of ContentsOVERVIEW OF SUBSURFACE SPACE UTILIZATION (R. Sterling). Introduction to Underground Space Utilization. Benefits and Drawbacks of Underground Facilities. Underground Space: Classifications and Configurations. Historical Development and Current Use of Underground Space. DESIGN FOR PEOPLE IN UNDERGROUND FACILITIES (J. Carmody). Psychological and Physiological Effects in Underground Space. Summary of Design Guidelines for Underground Space. Exterior and Entrance Design. Layout and Spatial Configuration. Interior Design Elements and Systems. Lighting. Life Safety. Appendices. References. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Building Pathology
Book SynopsisA comprehensive approach to building-related deterioration and intervention This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building-related deterioration, identify sound treatment options and solutions, and design to minimize performance problems on new projects. Combining a clear and accessible explanation of the principles and mechanisms of building deterioration with coverage of a broad array of intervention methods, it is a ready resource for anyone whose work is concerned with improving building performance.Trade Review"We can all benefit from his more than 30 years experience in making buildings work better." (APT Bulletin, June 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Mechanisms and Diagnostics. Structural Systems. Vertical Closure Systems. Horizontal Closure Systems. The Active Systems. Epilogue. Glossary. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Reinforced Concrete Slabs
Book SynopsisUsed in floors, roofs, ceilings, roadways, and walls, and in almost every built structure, reinforced concrete is concrete that has been combined with another substance (often steel) to enhance its strength.Table of ContentsBasis of Elastic Theory Analysis. Results of Elastic Theory Analysis. Background of 1971 and 1995 ACI Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete Slab Design. General Lower Bound Limit Analysis and Design. Design by the Strip Method and Other Equilibrium Methods. Basis of Yield Line Theory. Design by Yield Line Theory. Serviceability of Slabs. Shear Strength of Slabs. Prestressed Concrete Slabs. Membrane Action in Slabs. Fire Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Slabs. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Reliability Assessment
Book SynopsisThe first complete guide to using the Stochastic Finite Element Method for reliability assessment Unlike other analytical reliability estimation techniques, the Stochastic Finite Element Method (SFEM) can be used for both implicit and explicit performance functions, making it a particularly powerful and robust tool for today's engineer.Table of ContentsBasic Concept of Reliability. Commonly Used Probability Distributions. Fundamentals of Reliability Analysis. Simulation Techniques. Implicit Performance Functions: Introduction to SFEM. SFEM for Linear Static Problems. SFEM for Spatial Variability Problems. SFEM-Based Reliability Evaluation of Nonlinear Two- and Three-Dimensional Structures. Structures under Dynamic Loading. Appendices. References. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Elastic Beams wWS Computational Methods
Book SynopsisState-of-the-art coverage of modern computational methods for the analysis and design of beams Analysis and Design of Elastic Beams presents computer models and applications related to thin-walled beams such as those used in mechanical and aerospace designs, where thin, lightweight structures with high strength are needed.Table of ContentsBeams in Bending. Beam Elements. Beam Systems. Finite Elements for Cross-Sectional Analysis. Saint-Venant Torsion. Beams Under Transverse Shear Loads. Restrained Warping of Beams. Analysis of Stress. Rational B-Spline Curves. Shape Optimization of Thin-Walled Sections. Appendix A: Using the Computer Programs. Appendix B: Numerical Examples.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc HighPerformance Concrete 2E
Book SynopsisHigh performance concrete is a key element in virtually all-large construction projects, from tall office and residential buildings to bridges, tunnels and roadways.Trade Review"A welcome addition to the literature on High Performance Concrete." (The Indian Concrete Journal, October 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. General Performance Characteristics. Permeability Effects on Performance of Concrete. Mineral and Chemical Admixtures in High-Strength High-Performance Concrete. Design of Concrete Mixtures for High-Performance Normal- and High-Strength Concrete. High-Performance Lightweight Aggregate Concrete (Low-Density Aggregate Concrete). Long-Term Effects. Characteristics of High-Performance Concrete. Micro- and Macromechanics of High-Performance Concrete. Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites. Economics of High-Strength High-Performance Concrete. Proportioning Concrete Structural Elements by ACI 318-99 Code: An Overview. Performance Control for Long-Term Durability: A Summation. High-Performance Concrete in the 21st Century. Appendix A: Tables. Appendix B: Standards and Reports. Author Index. Subject Index.
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