Structural engineering Books

Book SynopsisThis book deals with the diagnosis, prognosis and repair issues associated with concrete buildings. Since the patenting and subsequent large-scale manufacture of modern cement, in the nineteenth century, concrete has become one of the most widely used construction materials in the world. Those concerned with building pathology now need to understand problems specifically related to concrete and to identify appropriate methods of repair and remediation. This book brings together experts in the history, defect diagnosis, remediation and maintenance of concrete. It includes case studies from around the world to illustrate the various repair methods available. It will provide an invaluable guide for architects, building surveyors, structural engineers and specialist contractors as well as students of building pathology and conservation.Trade Review'The book effectively brings together relevant information on the diagnosis, prognosis, and repair of concrete buildings and structures, and should form mandatory reading for students and practitioners involved in the architectural conservation of concrete buildings and structures.' Journal of Architectural Conservation, July 2004Table of ContentsIntroduction; Key developments in the history of concrete construction and the implications for remediation and repair; Structural appraisal; Defects, damage and decay; Repairing damaged concrete; Maintenance; Concrete in the future; Repair, remediation and maintenance in practice - case studies; Appendix:useful addresses; Glossary.

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Book SynopsisThis major handbook covers the structural use of brick and blockwork. A major feature is a series of step-by-step design examples of typical elements and buildings. The book has been revised to include updates to the code of practice BS 5628:2000-2 and the 2004 version of Part A of the Building Regulations. New information on sustainability issues, innovation in masonry, health and safety issues and technical developments has been added.Trade Review‘This is essential reading for all civil structural design offices involved with masonry design and is now established as the standard work on the subject.’ – New Civil Engineer ‘This is an excellent reference … especially for sites with difficult ground conditions.’ – The Structural Engineer 'Looks crisp and with a modern style of illustration, is easy to read for a technical manual. As a full and comprehensive review of structural masonry, authoritatively written and covering most of the aspects likely to be encountered in practice, it is a hugely useful manual.' Institution of Structural Engineers 'This book is a precious gift for the consulting/ design engineers and students.' Journal of Structural EngineeringTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Present structural forms; 1.2 Examples of structural layout suiting masonry; 1.3 Reinforced and post-tensioned masonry; 1.4 Arches and vaults; 1.5 The robustness of masonry structures; 1.6 Prefabrication; 1.7 Future tradesmen; 1.8 Engineering education; Chapter 2 Advantages & disadvantages of structural masonry; 2.1 Engineering education; 2.1.1 Cost; 2.1.2 Speed of erection; 2.1.3 Aesthetics; 2.1.4 Durability; 2.1.5 Sound insulation; 2.1.6 Thermal insulation; 2.1.7 Fire resistance and accidental damage; 2.1.8 Capital and current energy requirements; 2.1.9 Resistance to movement; 2.1.10 Repair and maintenance; 2.1.11 Ease of combination with other materials; 2.1.12 Availability of materials and labour; 2.1.13 Recyclability; 2.2 Disadvantages; 2.2.1 Lack of education in masonry; 2.2.2 Increase in obstructed area over steel and reinforced concrete; 2.2.3 Problems with some isolated details; 2.2.4 Foundations; 2.2.5 Large openings; 2.2.6 Beams and slabs; 2.2.7 Control joints; 2.2.8 Health & safety considerations; Chapter 3 Design philosophy; 3.1 Strength of material; 3.2 Exploitation of cross-section; 3.3 Exploitation of essential building elements; Chapter 4 Limit state design; Chapter 5 Basis of design (1): vertical loading; 5.1 Compressive strength of masonry; 5.2 Characteristic strength and characteristic load; 5.3 Partial safety factors for loads; 5.4 Characteristic compressive strength of masonry; 5.4.1 Brickwork; 5.4.2 Blockwork; 5.4.3 Natural stone masonry and random rubble masonry; 5.4.4 Alternative construction techniques; 5.5 Partial safety factors for material strength; 5.5.1 Manufacturing control (BS 5628, clause 27.2.1); 5.5.2 Construction control; 5.6 Slenderness ratio; 5.7 Horizontal and vertical lateral supports; 5.7.1 Methods of compliance: Walls – horizontal lateral supports; 5.7.2 Methods of compliance: Walls – vertical lateral supports; 5.8 Effective height or length: Walls; 5.9 Effective thickness of walls; 5.9.1 Solid walls; 5.9.2 Cavity walls; 5.10 Loadbearing capacity reduction factor; 5.11 Design compressive strength of a wall; 5.12 Columns; 5.12.1 Slenderness ratio: Columns; 5.12.2 Columns formed by openings; 5.12.3 Design strength; 5.12.4 Columns or walls or small plan area; 5.13 Eccentric loading; 5.14 Combined effect of slenderness and eccentricity of load; 5.14.1 Walls; 5.14.2 Columns; 5.15 Concentrated loads; Chapter 6 Basis of design (2): lateral loading – tensile and shear strength; 6.1 Direct tensile stress; 6.2 Characteristic flexural strength (tensile) of masonry; 6.2.1 Orthogonal ration; 6.3 Moments of resistance: General; 6.3.1 Moments of resistance; uncracked sections; 6.3.2 Moments of resistance; Cracked sections; 6.4 Cavity Walls; 6.4.1 Vertical twist ties; 6.4.2 Double-triangle and wire butterfly ties; 6.4.3 Selection of ties; 6.4.4 Double-lead (collar-jointed) walls; 6.4.5 Grouted cavity walls; 6.4.6 Differing orthogonal ratios; 6.5 Effective eccentricity method of design; 6.6 Arch method of design; 6.6.1 Vertical arching; 6.6.2 Vertical arching: return walls; 6.6.3 Horizontal arching; 6.7 Free-standing walls; 6.7.1 General; 6.7.2 Design bending moments; 6.7.3 Design moment of resistance; 6.8 Retaining walls; 6.9 Panel walls; 6.9.1 Limiting dimensions; 6.9.2 Design methods; 6.9.3 Design bending moment; 6.9.4 Design moments of resistance; 6.9.5 Design of ties; 6.10 Propped cantilever wall design; 6.10.1 Geometric and other sections in shear; 6.11 Eccentricity of loading in plane of wall; 6.11.1 Design of walls loaded eccentrically in the plane of the wall; 6.12 Walls subjected to shear forces; 6.12.1 Characteristic and design shear strength; 6.12.2 Resistance to shear; Chapter 7 Strapping, propping and tying of loadbearing masonry; 7.1 Structural action; 7.2 Horizontal movement; 7.3 Shear keying between wall and floors; 7.4 Holding down roofs subject to upward forces; 7.5 Areas of concern; 7.6 Other factors influencing the details of connections; 7.7 Illustrated examples of strapping and tying; 7.8 Design examples: Straps and ties for a three-storey masonry building; Chapter 8 Stability, accidental damage and progressive collapse ;8.1 Progressive collapse; 8.2 Stability; 8.3 Accidental forces (BS 5628, clause 20); 8.4 During construction; 8.5 Extent of damage; 8.6 Design for accidental damage; 8.6.1 Partial safety factors; 8.6.2 Methods (options) of checking; 8.6.3 Loadbearing elements; 8.6.4 Protected member; 8.6.5 General notes; Chapter 9 Structural elements and forms; 9.1 Single-leaf walls; 9.2 Double-leaf collar-jointed walls; 9.3 Double-leaf cavity walls; 9.4 Double-leaf grouted cavity walls; 9.5 Faced walls; 9.6 Veneered walls; 9.7 Walls with improved section modulus; 9.7.1 Chevron or zig-zag walls; 9.7.2 Diaphragm walls; 9.7.3 Mass filled diaphragms; 9.7.4 Piered walls; 9.7.5 Fin walls; 9.8 Reinforced walls; 9.9 Post-tensioned walls; 9.10 Columns; 9.11 Arches; 9.12 Circular and elliptical tube construction; 9.13 Composite construction; 9.14 Horizontally reinforced masonry; 9.15 Chimneys; 9.16 Crosswall construction; 9.17 Cellular construction; 9.18 Column and plate floor construction; 9.19 Combined forms of construction; 9.20 Diaphragm wall and plate roof construction; 9.21 Fin wall and plate roof construction; 9.22 Miscellaneous wall and plate roof construction; 9.23 Spine wall construction; 9.24 Arch and buttressed construction; 9.25 Compression tube construction; Chapter 10 Design of masonry elements (1): Vertically loaded; 10.1 Principle of design; 10.2 Estimation of element size required; 10.3 Sequence of design; 10.4 Design of solid walls; 10.5 Design of cavity walls; 10.5.1 Ungrouted cavity walls; 10.5.2 Grouted cavity walls; 10.5.3 Double-leaf (or collar-jointed) walls; 10.6 Design of walls with stiffening piers; 10.7 Masonry columns; 10.8 Diaphragm walls; 10.9 Concentrated loads; Chapter 11 Design of masonry elements (2): Combined bending and axial loading; 11.1 Method of design; Chapter 12 Design of single-storey buildings; 12.1 Design considerations; 12.2 Design procedure; Chapter 13 Fin and diaphragm walls in tall single-storey buildings; 13.1 Comparison of fin and diaphragm walls; 13.2 Design and construction details; 13.3 Architectural design and detailing; 13.3.1 Services; 13.3.2 Sound and thermal insulation; 13.3.3 Damp proof courses and membranes; 13.3.4 Cavity cleaning; 13.4 Structural detailing; 13.4.1 Foundations; 13.4.2 Joints; 13.4.3 Wall opening; 13.4.4 Construction of capping beam; 13.4.5 Temporary propping and scaffolding; 13.5 Structural design: General; 13.5.1 Design principles: Propped cantilever; 13.5.2 Calculate design loadings; 13.5.3 Consider levels of critical stresses; 13.5.4 Design bending moments; 13.5.5 Stability moment of resistance; 13.5.6 Shear lag; 13.5.7 Principal tensile stress; 13.6 Design symbols: Fin and diaphragm walls; 13.7 Fin walls: Structural design considerations; 13.7.1 Interaction between leaves; 13.7.2 Spacing of fins; 13.7.3 Size of fins; 13.7.4 Effective section and trial section; 13.8 Example 1: fin wall; 13.8.1 Design problem; 13.8.2 Design approach; 13.8.3 Characteristic loads; 13.8.4 Design loads; 13.8.5 Design cases (as shown in figure 13.42); 13.8.6 Deflection of roof wind girder; 13.8.7 Effective flange width for T profile; 13.8.8 Spacing of fins; 13.8.9 Trial section; 13.8.10 Consider propped cantilever action; 13.8.11 Stability moment of resistance; 13.8.12 Allowable flexural compressive stresses; 13.8.13 Calculate MRs and compare with Mb; 13.8.14 Bending moment diagrams; 13.8.15 Consider stresses at level Mw; 13.8.16 Design flexural stress at Mw levels; 13.8.17 Consider fins and deflected roof prop; 13.9 Diaphragm wall: Structural design considerations; 13.9.1 Determination of rib centres, Br; 13.9.2 Depth of diaphragm wall and properties of sections; 13.9.3 Shear stress coefficient, K1; 13.9.4 Trial section coefficients, K2 and Z; 13.10 Example 2: Diaphragm wall; 13.10.1 Design problem; 13.10.2 Characteristic and design loads; 13.10.3 Select trial section; 13.10.4 Determine wind and moment MRs at base; 13.10.5 Consider the stress at level Mw; 13.10.6 Consider diaphragm with deflected roof prop; 13.10.7 Calculate the shear stress; 13.10.8 Stability of transverse shear walls; 13.10.9 Summary; 13.11 Other applications; Chapter 14 Design of multi-storey structures; 14.1 Structural forms; 14.1.1 Stability; 14.1.2 External walls; 14.1.3 Provision for services; 14.1.4 Movement joints; 14.1.5 Vertical alignment of loadbearing walls; 14.1.6 Foundations; 14.1.7 Flexibility; 14.1.8 Concrete roof slab/loadbearing wall connections; 14.1.9 Accidental damage; 14.1.10 Choice of brick, block and mortar strengths; 14.2 Crosswall construction; 14.2.1 Stability; 14.2.2 External cladding panel walls; 14.2.3 Design for wind; 14.2.4 Openings in walls; 14.2.5 Typical applications; 14.2.6 Elevational treatment of crosswall structures; 14.2.7 Podiums; 14.3 Spine construction; 14.3.1 Lateral stability; 14.3.2 Accidental damage; 14.4 Cellular construction; 14.4.1 Comparison with crosswall construction; 14.4.2 Envelope (cladding) area; 14.4.3 Robustness; 14.4.4 Flexibility; 14.4.5 Height of structure; 14.4.6 Masonry stresses; 14.4.7 Foundations; 14.5 Column structures; 14.5.1 Advantages; 14.5.2 Cross-sectional shape; 14.5.3 Size; 14.6 Design procedure; 14.7 Example 1: Hotel bedrooms, six floors; 14.7.1 Characteristic loads; 14.7.2 Design of internal crosswalls; 14.7.3 Partial safety factor for material strength (table 4, BS 5628 – see table 5.11); 14.7.4 Choice of brick in the two design cases, at ground floor level; 14.7.5 Choice of brick in the two design cases, at third flood level; 14.7.6 Design of gable cavity walls to resist lateral loads due to wind; 14.7.7 Uplift on roof; 14.7.8 Design of wall; 14.7.9 Calculation of design wall moment; 14.7.10 Resistance moment of wall (figure 14.46); 14.7.11 Overall stability check; 14.7.12 Eccentricity of loading; 14.7.13 Accidental damage; 14.8 Example 2: four-storey school building; 14.8.1 Characteristic loads; 14.8.2 Design of wall at ground floor level; 14.9 Example 3: four-storey office block; 14.9.1 Column structure for four-storey office block; 14.9.2 Characteristic loads; 14.9.3 Design of brick columns; 14.9.4 Loading on column P; Chapter 15 Reinforced and post tensioned masonry; 15.1 General; 15.1.1 Design theory; 15.1.2 Comparison with concrete; 15.1.3 Applications; 15.1.4 Prestressing; 15.1.5 Methods of reinforcing walls; 15.1.6 Composite construction; 15.1.7 Economics; 15.1.8 Corrosion of reinforcement and prestressing steel; 15.1.9 Cover to reinforcement and prestressing steel; 15.1.10 Cover; 15.2 Choice of system; 15.3 Design of reinforced brickwork; 15.3.1 Partial factors of safety; 15.3.2 Strength of materials; 15.3.3 Design for bending: reinforced masonry; 15.3.4 Lateral stability of beams; 15.3.5 Design formula for bending: moments of resistance for reinforced masonry; 15.3.5.1 Walls with reinforcement concentrated locally, such as pocket type and similar walls; 15.3.5.2 Locally reinforced hollow blockwork; 15.3.6 Design formula: shear stress; 15.3.7 Shear reinforcement; 15.3.8 Design formula: local bond; 15.3.9 Characteristic anchorage bond strength fb; 15.3.10 Design for axial loading; 15.4 Example 1: Design of reinforced brick beam; 15.5 Example 2: Alternative design for reinforced brick beam; 15.6 Example 3: Reinforced brick retaining wall; 15.7 Example 4: Column design; 15.8 Design for post-tensioned brickwork; 15.8.1 General; 15.8.2 Post-tensioned masonry: design for flexure; 15.8.3 Design strengths; 15.8.4 Steel stresses; 15.8.5 Asymmetrical sections; 15.8.6 Losses of post-tensioning force; 15.8.7 Bearing stresses; 15.8.8 Deflection; 15.8.9 Partial safety factor on post-tensioning force; 15.9 Example 5: High cavity wall with wind loading; 15.9.1 Capacity reduction factor, b; 15.9.2 Characteristic strengths; 15.9.3 Design strengths (after losses); 15.9.4 Section modulus of wall; 15.9.5 Design method; 15.9.6 Calculation of required post-tensioning force; 15.9.7 Consider compressive stresses: after losses; 15.9.8 Consider compressive stresses: before losses; 15.9.9 Design of post-tensioning rods; 15.10 Example 6: Post-tensioned fin wall; 15.10.1 Design procedure; 15.10.2 Design post-tensioning force and eccentricity; 15.10.3 Characteristic strengths; 15.10.4 Loadings; 15.10.5 Design bending moments; 15.10.6 Theoretical flexural tensile stresses; 15.10.7 Calculations of P and e; 15.10.8 Spread of post-tensioning force; 15.10.9 Characteristic post-tensioning force Pk; 15.10.10 Capacity reduction factors, â; 15.10.11 Check combined compressive stresses; 15.10.12 Design flexural compressive strengths of wall: after losses; 15.10.13 Check overall stability of wall; 15.11 Example 7: Post-tensioned, brick diaphragm, retaining wall; 15.11.1 Design procedure; 15.11.2 Design loads; 15.11.3 Trial section; 15.11.4 Calculate theoretical flexural tensile stresses; 15.11.5 Minimum required post-tensioning force based on bending stresses; 15.11.6 Characteristic post-tensioning force Pk; 15.11.7 Capacity reduction factors; 15.11.8 Check combined compressive stresses; 15.11.9 Check shear between leaf and cross-rib; 15.11.10 Design of post-tensioning rods; Chapter 16 Arches; 16.1 General design; 16.1.1 Linear arch; 16.1.2 Trial sections; 16.1.3 Mathematical analysis; 16.2 Design procedures; 16.3 Design examples; 16.3.1 Example 1: Footbridge arch; 16.3.2 Example 2: Segmental arch carrying traffic loading; 16.3.3 Example 3: Repeat example 2 using a pointed arch; Appendix 1 Materials; Appendix 2 Components; Appendix 3 Movement joints; Appendix 4 Provision for services

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Book SynopsisBrings together details on slope stability, causes of landslides, landslide prevention, several techniques for assessing and predicting stability, various methods for stabilising slopes, and the special considerations for coastal situations.Table of ContentsMechanics Isle of Wight Coastal Stability Remedial Measures

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Book SynopsisWith over 80 illustrations, Engineering a Cathedral is not only relevant to Durham, it is relevant to all other medieval buildings, those who care for them and those who simply stand and wonder.

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents the proceedings of the first major international conference for over twenty years on the state-of-the-art of ground anchorage technology. Practical issues relating to construction and installation of anchorages are considered in a series of examples of engineering projects from around the world.Table of ContentsTheory and design Construction Long term performance Current research Standards of practice Discussion

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this book provides structural engineers with a concise introduction to the architectural, structural and technological aspects of cable roofs, and supplies sufficient information for engineers to carry out their own designs. The improved methods for generating wind and earthquake histories have been included.Table of ContentsPreface to the second edition Preface to the first edition Structural systems The nature and statistcal properties of wind The nature and statistical properties fo earthquakes Generation of wind and earthquake histories Freely hanging cables Static analysis of cable structures Dynamic analysis of weakly nonlinear cable roof structures: frequency domain analysis Dynamic analysis of nonlinear cable structures: time domain analysis Damping ratios and damping matrices Cables and terminals Tension anchors Cable beams and cable grids Cable net roofs Design considerations Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the first in-depth book to present all instances and applications of space frames in various engineering schemes. It uses case studies and numerous illustrations to examine steel space frames from their design to their structural engineering performance.Table of ContentsForeword Preface About the CD-ROM Introduction to space frames Structural design of space frame components Preliminary design Double-layer flat space frames Time-and labour-saving aids for pre-and post-processing tasks Space trusses for long spans Braced barrel vaults Braced domes Optimization techniques Stability checks Index

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Book SynopsisConstruction time constraints are partly responsible for the increasingly prevalent use of structural steel. This manual looks at the various aspects of steel construction. It covers the full scope of structural steelwork detailing, including fundamentals, draughting practice and conventions, and conventional methods of detailing components.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Metric conversions Definitions Introduction to codes List of comparative symbols Introduction Structural steel Draughting practice for detailers Bolts and bolted joints Welding Design detailing of major steel components Steel buildings - case studies Steel bridges - case studies Appendix. Section properties Bibliography British Standards and other standards ASTM Standards

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Book SynopsisStructural Analysis with Finite Elements reveals the theory behind the finite element (FE) method as it relates to structural engineering and explains how to overcome commonly encountered problems and errors found in everyday structural modelling with finite element software.Table of ContentsIntroduction Overview Elasticity: Special Formulations The Finite Element Assembly Actions Constraints Solving and Stress Recovery Error Assessment Structural Problems The Most Common Finite Elements Problems in Modelling The Problem of Checking Appendices References and Index

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Book SynopsisPromoting and underlining the importance of structural thinking, Structural Systems: Behaviour and Design will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the behaviour of a wide range of structural systems based on the load-carrying mechanisms involved.Table of ContentsIntroductory concepts The use of equilibrium in finding the state of stress and deformation (statically determinate structures) The handling of deformations for determining the stress state in framed structures (statically indeterminate structures) Simply supported beams Continuous beams Frames The influence of deformations on the state of stress. Elastic stability Arches Cable structures

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Book SynopsisPromoting and underlining the importance of structural thinking, Structural Systems: Behaviour and Design will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the behaviour of a wide range of structural systems based on the load-carrying mechanisms involved.Table of Contents* Grids * Plates * Shells * Thin-walled beams * Box girders * Lateral response of multi-storey systems * Dynamic behaviour of discrete mass systems * Supporting the structure on the ground

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Book SynopsisThis is the only guide to the principles for development, design, implementation and management of monitoring systems employed to manage risks in underground construction for clients, project managers, designers, contractors and asset owners.Trade ReviewThe BTS is a learned society of the British Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and has a membership of more than 900 individual and corporate members. It is one of the most vibrant gatherings of professional tunnellers in the world.Table of ContentsExecutive Summary 1. Introduction 2. Objectives of monitoring 3. Principles for planning of effective monitoring systems 4. Considerations for design of effective monitoring systems 5. Considerations for operation & management 6. Conclusions and recommendations Appendix A: Monitoring system specification checklist Appendix B: Bibliography Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Monitoring System Risks Appendix E: Monitoring system risks Appendix F: Monitoring report example

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the latest research and the extensive experience of the authors, this book is the first to span the spectrum of state-of-the-art knowledge in tunnel fire safety science and engineering.Table of ContentsSECTION 1 - Real tunnel fires SECTION 2 - Prevention and protection SECTION 3 - Tunnel fire dynamics SECTION 4 - Fire safety management and human factors SECTION 5 - Emergency procedure SECTION 6 - Tunnel fire safety decision making SECTION 7 - Special topics

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Book SynopsisThe structural engineer's essential practical guide to the computational design of concrete structures.Table of ContentsPreface About the author Notations General 1.1. Introduction to FEM 1.2. General problems of numerical analysis of concrete structures Truss and beam structures 2.1. Corners in frame structures - rigid regions 2.2. Beams with variable depth - inclined haunches 2.3. Beams with halving joints and openings 2.4. Soft supports - elastic bedding 2.5. Shear walls with large openings 2.6. Bracing of high-rise buildings 2.7. Design of hollow box girder bridges 2.8. Truss system - design of T-beam bridges 2.9. Support conditions 2.10. Dimensioning of reinforced beams 2.11. Material nonlinear analysis of truss and beam systems Shear walls and deep beams 3.1. Estimation of stress resultants of deep beams 3.2. Modelling the support condition 3.3. Dimensioning of deep beams 3.4. Strut-and-tie models 3.5. Singularities Slabs 4.1. General 4.2. Meshing - size of elements 4.3. Material parameters - Poisson's ratio 4.4. Support conditions for slabs 4.5. One-way slab 4.6. Slabs that can lift from the supports 4.7. Discontinuous line support 4.8. Concrete joist floors 4.9. Flat slabs 4.10. Foundation slabs 4.11. Skewed slabs 4.12. Singularities 4.13. Discretisation - generation of the element mesh 4.14. Dimensioning of spatial structures 4.15. Comparison with analytical methods and tables Shell structures 5.1. Mesh generation 5.2. T-beams 5.3. Slab-on-beam structure 5.4. Composite structures 5.5. Singularities 5.6. Material nonlinear analysis of shells and massive members Three-dimensional building models 6.1. General problems 6.2. FE modelling of a building 6.3. Design of a building 6.4. Portal frame bridge 6.5. Checking and documentation of FE analyses 6.6. The power of FE analysis 6.7. Summary and conclusions References Index

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Book SynopsisStadium and Arena Design recognises the importance of the multidisciplinary approach required to design, build and run modern, international stadiums. Bringing together a broad range of knowledge from specialists in each of the key areas of stadium and arena design, this book provides up-to-date, practical guidance for professionals in the field, researchers and students.Building on the success of the award-winning Stadium Engineering, this second edition has been fully updated for the contemporary demands of the sporting facilities industry. Stadium and Arena Design begins with a tour through the evolution of stadium design from the Eighth Century BC to present-day achievements in sporting arenas, including the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. Coverage includes in-depth analysis and explanation of all aspects of design and construction, from site appraisal and material technologies to crowd circulation and signage. New and updated chapters to tTable of ContentsI. PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Evolution of Stadium and Arena Engineering Integrating Stadium Developments into Existing Urban Environments Symbiosis and Advanced Technologies II. SPECIALIST SKILLS Stadium Site Appraisal Stadium Circulation: Transport planning and crowd control Engineering Secure Stadia Blast Engineering in Stadia Stadium Fire Safety Design Stadium Signage Dynamics of Stadium Structures Stadium Acoustics Stadium Refurbishment, Investigation and Repair III. ELEMENTS OF CONSTRUCTION Visualisation and Design Tools in Stadium Development Concrete Technology in Stadia Development Formwork for Precast/Prestressed Stadium Components Steel in Stadium Engineering Facade Engineering Lightweight Structures IV. CASE STUDIES Case study: American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, UK Case study: London Olympic Stadium, UK Case study: Beijing Olympic Stadium URLs Case study: Marlin's Park retractable roof, Miami Case study: Velociudad Speedcity Circuit Case Study: West Haymarket Arena, Nebraska Case study: Pune International Cricket Stadium

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Book SynopsisStructural Analysis offers well-explained worked solutions which complement the discussed theory, allowing students to understand the logic behind the solution. This book covers the full breadth of this core topic including detailed chapter on Finite Element Analysis.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Statistically determinant structures Chapter 3. Statistically indeterminant structures Chapter 4. Understanding structural behaviours Chapter 5. Finite Element Analysis 6. Advanced topics

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Book SynopsisThis book is essential reading for the client, stakeholders, contractors and other practitioners dealing with large projects and programmes in the construction industry worldwide.

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Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively covers the theories governing the membrane and bending behaviour of thin elastic shells. Through a detailed examination of the mathematical solutions, the treatment reveals important insights on the mechanics of the shell, allowing the designer to make more informed choices.

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Book SynopsisBlast Effects on Buildings showcases the latest practical guidance on designing buildings to optimise their resilience to blast loading. Focused specifically on the design of commercial buildings, it is an indispensable guide to help engineers reduce the risks posed to building occupants and businesses from terrorist attacks and other explosions.Trade Reviewhis edition is a fine update of a well-known, authoritative introduction to engineering buildings to resist blast effects. Notable is its coverage of underwater explosions and response of concrete-steel sandwich panels, subjects not normally found in comparable books. In addition to providing several empirical approaches for blast pressure determination, this edition also includes a useful introduction to sophisticated computational fluid dynamics for blast effects analyses. Further, the coverage of critical glazing design is much more advanced than is found in comparable books. I recommend this book as a comprehensive introduction to blast resistant design. -- Donald O. Dusenberry, Consulting Principal at Simpson Gumpertz & HegerThe first two editions of “Blast Effects on Buildings” seamlessly complemented the ASCE publications “Blast Protection of Buildings” and “Structural Design for Physical Security” with practical applications of protective design methods to practical design scenarios. I was therefore pleased to see the recently published third edition expand upon the excellent guidance and commentary for several important topics. Among these topics are much needed guidance on the limitations of simplified Single Degree of Freedom methods for blast analysis and a discussion of near field response. Additional information is provided for steelwork and concrete reinforcement detailing, glass resistance functions and façade framing design. Additional guidance is provided for both tie force and alternate load path methods to prevent disproportional collapse and information is provided to mitigate hostile vehicle impact. This third edition very concisely represents the current state of the practice. Since ASCE will soon offer new editions to both their publications on blast resistant protective design, it is only fitting that “Blast Effects on Buildings” was similarly updated. -- Robert Smilowitz, PhD, P.E., Senior Principal, Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this guide is to consolidate a generic methodology for the design and implementation of WSNs for monitoring civil engineering infrastructure, coupled with best practice for data management and information valuation.

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Book SynopsisUpdate to reflect the latest piling techniques and procurement methods used in the geotechnical sector, this edition is the UK’s pre-eminent technical specification for piling and embedded walling works, either on land or near to shore.

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Book SynopsisProgressive Collapse of Structures, Second edition provides structural engineers with the practical and systematic frameworks they need to anticipate the risk of progressive and/or disproportionate collapse, and to apply this knowledge to the design of new structures as well as the retrofit design of existing structures.With design codes becoming more stringent in their collapse resistance requirements, there is an increased demand for guidance. This new edition addresses this demand by explaining progressive collapse as it occurs in different kinds of structures, as well as outlining both code provisions and general methods for providing resistance against disproportionate collapse.Progressive Collapse of Structures, Second edition: offers a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the topic catalogues and describes in detail the different types of progressive collapse includes a new chapter outlining and discussing the current U

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Book SynopsisTension Structures, Second edition delivers a unique coverage of the topic of tension structures ranging from a variety of pre-stressed cable net and fabric roofing forms to suspension bridge cables. The emphasis is on finding minimum energy forms of these structures by analogy to nature.

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Book SynopsisTemporary Works: Principles of design and construction provides authoritative and comprehensive guidance on temporary works for practising engineers.

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Book SynopsisConceptual Structural Design engineers addresses a topic that lies on the intersection of architecture and structural engineering. Within a building project, conceptual structural design and how successfully it has been dealt with, impacts both building performance as well as building appearance.Trade ReviewThe book presents a convincing and thorough reflection on the relationship between the Engineer and the Architect, proposing collaboration from the initial concept. It argues this is needed now more than ever due to the increasing complexity of buildings and climate change demanding greater performance and responsibility from the built environment. Architects and Engineers often start from differing positions. The architect with the form, the engineer with the component. The book bridges this gap. -- Professor Remo Pedreschi BSc, PhD, MICE CEng, Chair of Architectural Technology, University of Edinburgh, UK

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Book SynopsisThrough case studies from North America, Europe and Asia, Empirical Design in Structural Engineering shows that empirical design is practised much more widely than is generally understood,that it can make a valuable contribution to structural engineering design, and can be found embedded within the procedures of rational engineering design.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Philosophical Empiricism and Rationalism Chapter 3. Engineering Empiricism and Rationalism Chapter 4. Purely Empirical Builders and Their Products Chapter 5. An empiricist review of contemporary building codes Chapter 6. Ethical issues in the application of empirical design Chapter 7. Case study I. The application of empirical design to engineering for historic preservation Chapter 8. Case study II. Forensic Engineering Chapter 9. Case study III. Design of a wood frame building by empirical rules and justification Chapter 10. Case study IV. Design of a reinforced concrete foundation by empirical rules and justification Chapter 11. Further Contemporary Uses of Empirical Design Chapter 12. Conclusions

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Book SynopsisFully updated, this new edition of Sustainable Infrastructure: Principles into practice is an essential practical handbook to help engineers deliver sustainable outcomes.

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide to the assessment and repair of historic buildings is invaluable for structural engineers, architects, surveyors and builders working in all aspects of building conservation. Taking a practical step-by-step approach, the authors discuss the appraisal of buildings and the differences in structural behaviour between new and existing structures. Each stage in the appraisal is explained, using examples from the authors'' own work. Each major construction material is assessed in detail, with separate sections on masonry, concrete, timber and the particularly complex issues of iron and steel framed buildings. Techniques for testing the ability of a building to continue its existing use or to be converted to a new use are explained.Trade ReviewThis book is essentially practical, giving valuable advice on procedures and inspections and reporting in subsequent chapters..it takes a great deal of thought to find simple and eleegant solutions to complex problems but Beckmann has shown it can be done.Sir Bernard FeildenStrongly recommended for practicing engineers, architects, contractors, historical preservation societies; and university library collections supporting architecture and engineering curricula. - E-STREAMS Vol. 8, No. 8 - August 2005Table of Contents· Foreword - Bernard Feilden· Structural Behaviour - Basic Principles· Aims, Process And Philosophy Of Structural Appraisal· Procedures Of Structural Appraisal· Masonry· Timber· Iron And Steel· Concrete And Reinforced Concrete· Foundations· Temporary Works And Sequencing The Operations· Epilogue: Maintenance· Suggested Further Reading· Appendix: Weights And Measures: Approximate Conversions

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Book SynopsisExplains and demonstrates the methods of probabilistic site characterization using soil data obtained at one or more National Geotechnical Experimentation Sites (NGES). This publication covers statistical estimation procedures based on homogenous random field theory, with as parameters the mean, coefficient of variation and scale of fluctuation.

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Book SynopsisAddresses engineering requirements for lift-slab construction and presents recommendations to engineers, architects, and lift-slab contractors for its safe use. Included are: concepts and details of various lift-slab systems; theories on the cause of the L' ambiance plaza collapse; discussions on other failures and problems; and more.

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Book SynopsisProvides guidelines for the design of urban stormwater systems, covering topics such as site analysis, system configuration, hydrology, hydraulic design, nonstructural considerations, structural design, and materials. This title also presents guidelines for the installation of urban stormwater systems.

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Book SynopsisDocuments the practices related to bracing cold-formed steel structure elements and systems. This report seeks to remove some of the perceived mystery by providing useful information for bracing these structures. It also contains design examples illustrating bracing design for various types of cold-formed steel structures.

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Book SynopsisProvides technical information on the design of utility pole structures. This manual demonstrates how poles differing in material can be designed to equivalent reliability levels, provides means for quantifying adjusting reliability, and offers design incentives for reliable poles. It is useful for pole manufacturers and transmission engineers.

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Book SynopsisPipe bursting is a method used for trenchless replacement of existing pipe with new pipe of equal or greater diameter. This work provides different practices for the design and construction of pipelines using pipe bursting methods, with a special focus on building pipelines under roads, railroads, and streets.

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Book SynopsisExplains in detail the key steps in writing a request for proposal (RFP). This book discusses topics that include: an overview of RFPs and their role in design-build projects; various approaches to project contracts, including projects not suited for design-build; and, the definition and vision for the project.

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Book SynopsisGeorge W G Ferris Jr and his wheel helped usher America - eager to identify itself with ingenuity, entrepreneurialism, and innovation - into the 20th century. Yet the very wheel that came to define George Ferris in the end consumed him, leaving him ruined. This book is a biography of George Ferris.

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Book SynopsisDescribes the minimum design requirements for construction loads, load combinations, and load factors affecting buildings and other structures that are under construction. it addresses partially completed structures as well as temporary support and access structures used during construction.

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Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive manual of practice covering horizontal auger boring techniques for pipeline crossing. The objective of this second edition of MOP 106 is to present current practices for the planning, design, and construction of pipelines under highways and railroads using HAB. These cost effective and versatile techniques can also be applied to various utility installations.

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Book SynopsisAn essential resource to assist candidates who are preparing for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (P.E.) examination in architectural engineering. This book presents a complete sample examination, listing all questions inthe actual test format. Each answer is accompanied by a solution that provides examinees with strategies to complete the exam successfully.

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Book SynopsisProvides comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methods for the design and use of wood poles for overhead utility line structures. The use of wood pole structures, properly designed utilizing consistent structural engineering principles, may provide a simple, cost effective, and more resilient option than other pole materials commonly used.

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Book SynopsisProvides case studies of failures observed in steel structures between 1970 and 2013. This book supplies a summary of the published findings from eight steel structure failure investigations and a valuable collection of references that can be used by civil engineering students and practicing engineers to improve their failure literacy.Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments West Gate Bridge Collapse, 1970 University of Washington Stadium Collapse, 1987 Damage to Steel Moment-Resisting Frames during the Northridge Earthquake, 1994 Colorado State Route 470 Overpass Collapse, 2004 Pittsburgh Convention Center Expansion Joint Failure, 2007 I-35W Bridge Collapse, 2007 Elliot Lake Algo Centre Mall Collapse, 2012 Skagit River Bridge Collapse, 2013 Index

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Book SynopsisProvides the most up-to-date and coordinated loading provisions for general structural design. This standard prescribes design loads for all hazards including dead, live, soil, flood, tsunami, snow, rain, atmospheric ice, seismic, wind, and fire, as well as how to evaluate load combinations.

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Book SynopsisEmploying history, humor, and simple physics to consider such topics as when to use screws or nails, what trusses are, why iron beams are often I-shaped, and why medieval cathedrals have buttresses, Denny succeeds once again in making physics fun.Trade ReviewExtraordinary guide to the hidden secrets of modern man-made miracles... Highly recommended. Midwest Book Review 2010 The Introduction made the point that this is not a coffee-table picture book. But it will appeal to the interested layperson who is curious about how structures work and about the factors influencing their development over several millennia. It would also be useful background reading for students of architecture and building (and even of engineering, if you don't tell your professor). -- Peter R. Smith Architectural Science Review 2010 Denny's new book is perfused with this sense of excitement... It is to be recommended. -- Len Fisher Physics World 2011 Recommended. Choice 2011 This would be a good book to add to the school or department library, and anyone who is interested in the design of structures should find it an interesting read. -- Miriam Chaplin School Science Review 2010Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Heavyweight Engineering1. Building Blocks2. Truss in All Things3. Towers of Strength4. Arches and Domes5. A Bridge Too Far6. Dam It7. The Bigger They Are, the Harder They FallAfterword: Highbrow Engineering, Heavyweight ArtTechnical AppendixGlossaryBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisSophisticated and engagingly written, this volume combines history, engineering, ethics, and philosophy to provoke a deep discussion about the symbolic meaning of buildings and other structures and the nature of engineering.Trade ReviewThe aim is to blend history, engineering, ethics, and philosophy into the design process with implications for the future curricula of engineering design courses. Choice 2011Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why?1. "A Very Imperfect Process": Engineering Problem-Solving2. "Finding Hope in the Ruins": A Short History of Engineering Disasters3. "A New Era": The Limits of Engineering Expertise in a Post-9 /11 World4. "Safe from Every Possible Event": How to Strive for the Impossible5. "Architectural Terrorism": Why Moderation Matters6. "These Material Things": Passion and Power in EngineeringConclusion: "More Time for the Dreaming": Engineering Curricula for the Twenty-First CenturyAcknowledgmentsNotesRecommended ReadingIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Getty Seismic Adobe Project set out to identify and evaluate methods for the seismic protection of historical and culturally significant Adobe structures. This is a description of the design, experimental procedures and results of the project.

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