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Taylor & Francis Ltd Oscar Fabers Reinforced Concrete
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Channel Tunnel Story
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Organization and Management of Construction
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Fire Static and Dynamic Tests of Building Structures
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Building Services Design Methodology A Practical Guide
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Reinforced Concrete Designers Handbook
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Limit States Design of Structural Steelwork
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Elementary Behaviour of Composite Steel and Concrete Structural Members
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Design of Structural Elements
Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of Design of Structural Elements: Concrete, Steelwork, Masonry and Timber Designs to Eurocodes is a concise single-volume introduction to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber, masonry and composites. It provides design principles and guidance in line with Eurocodes, current as of 2021. Topics include the philosophy of design, sustainable development, basic structural concepts, and material properties. After an overview of structural design, the book contains self-contained chapters with numerous diagrams and worked examples on design in reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and steel/concrete composites, masonry and timber based on EN 1990-1997. Selected extracts from these publications assist familiarity. Elements considered cover reinforced concrete and composite floors, isolated foundation, cantilever retaining wall, load-bearing and panel walls, stud wall and connections. The text is ideal for studTrade Review"It has the advantage of simplified design procedures and design examples" -- Binsheng (Ben) Zhang, Glasgow Caledonian UniversityTable of Contents1 Philosophy of design 2 Basic technical and structural concepts 3 Design in reinforced concrete to EN 1992 4 Design in structural steelwork to EN 1993 and EN 1994 5 Design in unreinforced masonry to EN 1996 6 Design in timber to EN 1995 Appendix A: Permissible stress and load factor design Appendix B: Dimensions and properties of steel universal beams and columns Appendix C: Equations 6.10, 6.10a and 6.10b in EN 1990 Appendix D: Second moment of area of a composite beam Appendix E: References
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Cantilever Architecture
Book SynopsisCantilever Architecture shows you how to integrate cantilever designs into your building from conception, to help you create support-free structures without the need for columns or walls, whether for balconies, stairs, to occupy the air rights of the lot next door, or to build super tall buildings. The book includes 78 built case studies in 22 countries on 5 continents to illustrate various systems and their load carrying mechanisms at different scales. Includes an appendix on cantilevered furniture and more than 240 black and white images.Trade ReviewCantilever Architecture is a fascinating, engaging survey for anyone interested in one of the basic expressions of dynamic form – defying forces of nature with dramatic reach and seeming weightlessness. Using historic and contemporary examples, Kyoung Moon ably illustrates how the integration of rational engineering principles support design aspirations for anything from a super tall building to a familiar chair. Brian Lee FAIA, Design Partner SOMTable of ContentsPart I: Horizontal Cantilevers 1. Cantilevered Furniture 1.1 Cantilever Chairs 1.2 Cantilever Tables 2. Cantilevered Building Components 2.1 Cantilevered Stairs 2.2 Cantilevered Balconies 2.3 Cantilevered Canopies 3. Cantilevered Buildings 3.1 Cantilevered Proportioning 3.2 Jettying 3.3 Large One-Sided Cantilevers 3.4 Large Two-Sided Cantilevers 3.5 Merged Cantilevers 3.6 Stacked Multiple Cantilevers Part II: Vertical Cantilevers 4. Structural Systems for Tall Buildings 4.1 Interior Structures 4.2 Exterior Structures 4.3 Interior-Exterior-Integrated Structures 5. Damping Systems for Tall Buildings 5.1 Passive Damping Systems 5.2 Active Damping Systems 6. Integrative Design of Complex-Shaped Tall Buildings 6.1 Aerodynamic Forms 6.2 Twisted Tall Buildings 6.3 Tilted Tall Buildings 6.4 Tapered Tall Buildings 6.5 Freeform Tall Buildings 6.5 Conjoined Tall Buildings. Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Numerical Methods in Mechanics of Materials
Book SynopsisIn the dynamic digital age, the widespread use of computers has transformed engineering and science. A realistic and successful solution of an engineering problem usually begins with an accurate physical model of the problem and a proper understanding of the assumptions employed. With computers and appropriate software we can model and analyze complex physical systems and problems.However, efficient and accurate use of numerical results obtained from computer programs requires considerable background and advanced working knowledge to avoid blunders and the blind acceptance of computer results. This book provides the background and knowledge necessary to avoid these pitfalls, especially the most commonly used numerical methods employed in the solution of physical problems. It offers an in-depth presentation of the numerical methods for scales from nano to macro in nine self-contained chapters with extensive problems and up-to-date references, covering: Trends andTrade Review"The book includes detailed descriptions of trending materials modeling methods such as concurrent multiscale methods and molecular dynamics methods. The authors explain well how these methods can be used to model materials at very fine scales and improve predictions compared to conventional approaches. The description contains enough numerical implementation details to allow students, engineers and researchers interested in high fidelity materials modeling to try the methods presented in the book." -- Wing Kam Liu, Northwestern University, USA "This is a one-of-a-kind book and good for numerical methods to solve problems in mechanics of materials, from the nanoscale to the macroscale." -- Shaofan Li, University of California, Berkeley, USA "The book would be of greatest use for practicing engineers or graduate students in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, applied physics, materials science, and related fields." --J. Lambropoulos, University of Rochester in Choice Connect Table of ContentsThe Role of Numerical Methods in Engineering. Numerical Analysis and Weighted Residuals. Finite Difference Methods. The Finite Element Method. Specialized Methods. The Boundary Element Method. Meshless Methods of Analysis. Multiphysics in Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Multiscale Modeling from Atoms to Genuine Continuum.
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Cambridge University Press Impact on Composite Structures
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Cambridge University Press Plastic Design of Frames
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Cambridge University Press FluidStructure Interactions
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Cambridge University Press Adhesives in Civil Engineering
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Cambridge University Press The Nonlinear Theory of Elastic Shells
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Cambridge University Press A History of the Theory of Structures in the Nineteenth Century
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Cambridge University Press Mathematical Models for Elastic Structures
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Cambridge University Press Structural Analysis
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Cambridge University Press Smart Structures
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Cambridge University Press Vibration of AxiallyLoaded Structures
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Cambridge University Press The Geometry of Equilibrium
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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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American Society of Civil Engineers Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other
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Johns Hopkins University Press Super Structures The Science of Bridges Buildings
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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Johns Hopkins University Press Lessons amid the Rubble
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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John Wiley & Sons Inc Site Engineering Workbook
Book SynopsisA study guide to help you master the principles and practices of site engineering Whether used in conjunction with the Sixth Edition of Site Engineering for Landscape Architects or on its own, this Workbook is an invaluable learning resource for students and instructors, as well as for professionals studying for the LARE and other licensing exams. Organized into chapters that correspond with those in the textbook, the Workbook offers: Practice questions, problems, and review exercises designed to reinforce site engineering concepts Site and grading diagrams that make it possible to apply site engineering concepts in a practical way Four types of questions?observations, short answer, long answer, and graphic exercises?that offer opportunities to approach the material from varied angles and levels of complexity Answers to workbook problems, provided online via an instructor''s site DTable of ContentsIntroduction vii QUESTIONS Chapter 1 Site Engineering IS Design 3 Chapter 2 Grading Constraints 7 Chapter 3 Contours and Form 11 Chapter 4 Interpolation and Slope 17 Chapter 5 Grading of Simple Design Elements 21 Chapter 6 Grading Process 27 Chapter 7 Soils in Construction 39 Chapter 8 Earthwork 45 Chapter 9 Storm Water Management 49 Chapter 10 Storm Water Management System Components 51 Chapter 11 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 55 Chapter 12 Determining Rates and Volumes of Storm Runoff: The Rational and Modified Rational Methods 57 Chapter 13 Natural Resources Conservation Service Methods of Estimating Runoff Rates, Volumes, and Required Detention Storage 63 Chapter 14 Designing and Sizing Storm Water Management Systems 65 Chapter 15 Site Layout and Dimensioning 69 Chapter 16 Horizontal Road Alignment 73 Chapter 17 Vertical Road Alignment 77 ANSWERS Chapter 2 Grading Constraints 83 Chapter 3 Contours and Form 85 Chapter 4 Interpolation and Slope 87 Chapter 5 Grading of Simple Design Elements 93 Chapter 6 Grading Process 99 Chapter 7 Soils in Construction 109 Chapter 8 Earthwork 113 Chapter 9 Storm Water Management 119 Chapter 10 Storm Water Management System Components 121 Chapter 11 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 123 Chapter 12 Determining Rates and Volumes of Storm Runoff: The Rational and Modified Rational Methods 125 Chapter 13 Natural Resources Conservation Service Methods of Estimating Runoff Rates, Volumes, and Required Detention Storage 131 Chapter 14 Designing and Sizing Storm Water Management Systems 133 Chapter 15 Site Layout and Dimensioning 137 Chapter 16 Horizontal Road Alignment 141 Chapter 17 Vertical Road Alignment 147
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Site Engineering for Landscape Architects
Book SynopsisNow in its Sixth Edition, Site Engineering for Landscape Architects has long been the leading textbook used in site engineering, planning, and construction courses. It presents the complex principles and techniques of site grading, drainage, earthwork, and road alignment in a way that is easy for students to understand.Table of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Site Engineering IS Design 1 Why Is an Understanding of This Material Important? 1 The Design Language of Site Engineering 1 Summary 17 2 Grading Constraints 19 Environmental Constraints 19 Functional Constraints 23 Summary of Critical Constraints 32 3 Contours and Form 33 Definition 33 Constructing a Section 37 Characteristics of Contour Lines 37 Contour Signatures and Landform 38 Case Studies 53 4 Interpolation and Slope 63 Topographic Data 63 Interpolation 64 Calculating Slope 68 Slope s Expressed as Ratios and Degrees 71 Slope Analysis 71 5 Grading of Simple Design Elements 77 Grading of Linear Elements 77 Grading by Proportion 87 Visualizing Topography from Contour Lines 90 Grading of Planar Areas 90 Swales to Divert Runoff 97 Area Grading Process 98 6 Grading Process 101 Introduction 101 Applying the Grading Process 103 Grading Plan Graphics 108 7 Soils in Construction 113 Role of Soil in Site Planning 113 Implications of Soils for Site Construction 113 Geotechnical Exploration and Soil Investigation 115 Soil Characteristics 117 Soil Classification 118 Engineering Properties of Soils 120 Structural Soils 121 Structured Soil Volumes 122 Lightweight Soils 123 Geotextiles 123 Construction Sequence for Grading 124 Placing and Compacting Soils 126 Earthwork Specifications 128 8 Earthwork 129 Definitions 129 Grading Operations 130 Computation of Cut-and-Fill Volumes 131 Case Study 141 9 Storm Water Management 147 Storm Runoff 147 Hydrologic Cycle 148 Nature of the Problem 148 Management Philosophy 150 System Functions 151 Storm Water Management Strategies 153 Beyond Storm Water Management 155 Summary 156 10 Storm Water Management System Components 157 Traditional Storm Water Management System Components 157 Principles and Techniques 160 Infiltration Systems 161 Detention Systems 164 Rainwater Harvesting Systems 168 Constructed Treatment Wetlands 170 Green Roofs 170 Bioretention Systems 174 Landscape Practices 176 Future Developments: Net Zero Water and Integrated Water Management 176 Case Studies 178 Summary 190 11 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control 191 Introduction 191 Regulatory Requirements 191 Soil Erosion Factors 192 Erosion and Sedimentation Processes 193 Erosion and Sediment Control Principles 193 Development of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 195 Runoff Considerations 195 Construction Sequencing 196 Erosion Control Measures 196 Sediment Control Measures 202 Case Studies 202 Summary 205 12 Determining Rates and Volumes of Storm Runoff : Th e Rational and Modified Rational Methods 207 Introduction 207 Rational Method 208 Modified Rational Method 218 Volumes of Runoff, Storage, and Release 222 Required Storage for Detention or Retention Ponds by the Modified Rational Method 224 Summary 226 13 Natural Resources Conservation Service Methods of Estimating Runoff Rates, Volumes, and Required Detention Storage 227 Introduction 227 Rainfall 229 Procedures of TR55 229 Volume for Detention Storage 242 Summary 245 14 Designing and Sizing Storm Water Management Systems 247 Management Systems 247 Design and Layout of Drainage Systems 249 Designing and Sizing Grassed Swales (Waterways) 251 Designing and Sizing Pipe Systems 262 Designing and Sizing Subsurface Drainage 270 Designing and Sizing Rainwater Harvesting Systems 275 Designing and Sizing Integrated Water Management Systems 277 Summary 277 15 Site Layout and Dimensioning 279 Hierarchy of Dimensioning 280 Dimensioning Guidelines 281 Horizontal Layout Methods 283 Layout Plans 288 16 Horizontal Road Alignment 291 Types of Horizontal Curves 291 Circular Curve Elements 293 Circular Curve Formulas 293 Degree of Curve 295 Stationing 297 Horizontal Sight Distance 300 Construction Drawing Graphics 300 Horizontal Alignment Procedures 300 Superelevation 301 Case Study 305 17 Vertical Road Alignment 311 Vertical Curve Formula 312 Equal Tangent Curves 313 Calculating the Locations of High and Low Points 315 Unequal Tangent Curves 318 Construction Drawing Graphics 321 Vertical Sight Distances 322 Road Alignment Procedure 322 Appendix I: Table of Metric Equivalents 327 Appendix II: Metric Drawing Scales 329 Glossary 331 Bibliography 337 Index 341
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil GRS Walls
Book SynopsisThe first book to provide a detailed overview of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Walls Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Walls deploy horizontal layers of closely spaced tensile inclusion in the fill material to achieve stability of a soil mass. GRS walls are more adaptable to different environmental conditions, more economical, and offer high performance in a wide range of transportation infrastructure applications. This book addresses both GRS and GMSE, with a much stronger emphasis on the former. For completeness, it begins with a review of shear strength of soils and classical earth pressure theories. It then goes on to examine the use of geosynthetics as reinforcement, and followed by the load-deformation behavior of GRS mass as a soil-geosynthetic composite, reinforcing mechanisms of GRS, and GRS walls with different types of facing. Finally, the book finishes by covering design concepts with design examples for different loading and geometric conditions, and the construction of GRTable of ContentsPreface ix 1 Stresses and Shear Strength of Soils 1 1.1 Stress at a Point 1 1.1.1 Stress Vector 2 1.1.2 Cauchy Formula 3 1.1.3 Mohr Circle of Stress 6 1.1.4 Pole of Mohr Circle 7 1.2 Concept of Effective Stress 13 1.3 Mohr–Coulomb Failure Criterion 14 1.4 Shear Strength Tests 15 1.4.1 Direct Shear Test 16 1.4.2 Triaxial Test 17 1.4.3 Plane‐Strain Test 28 1.4.4 Vane Shear Test 29 1.4.5 Standard Penetration Test 30 1.4.6 Cone Penetration Test 33 1.4.7 Plate Load Test 35 1.5 Design Considerations 37 1.5.1 Shear Strength of Granular Soils 37 1.5.2 Shear Strength of Clays 43 1.5.3 Shear Strength of Silts 55 References 55 2 Lateral Earth Pressure and Rigid Earth Retaining Walls 59 2.1 At‐Rest Earth Pressure 60 2.2 Rankine Analysis 64 2.2.1 Active and Passive Conditions and Graphical Solution 64 2.2.2 Mathematical Solution 66 2.2.3 Failure Surface 72 2.2.4 Inclined Crest and/or Inclined Surcharge 73 2.2.5 Influence of Submergence 77 2.2.6 External Loads on Wall Crest 78 2.2.7 Applicability of Rankine Analysis 80 2.3 Coulomb Analysis 83 2.3.1 Active Condition 84 2.3.2 Passive Condition 91 2.3.3 Influence of Submergence 93 2.3.4 Influence of Seepage 94 2.3.5 Influence of Relative Wall Movement 100 2.3.6 Influence of Seismic Force 102 2.4 Rankine Analysis versus Coulomb Analysis 107 2.5 Additional Topics Regarding the Design of Rigid Retaining Walls 110 2.5.1 Common Proportions of Rigid Retaining Walls 112 2.5.2 Design Charts for Estimation of Active Force 113 2.5.3 Equivalent Fluid Density 113 2.5.4 Compaction‐Induced Stress 116 2.5.5 Evaluation of Wall Stability 117 2.5.6 Selection of Shear Strength Parameters in Design 119 References 120 3 Reinforced Soil and Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Walls 123 3.1 Reinforced Soil and GRS 124 3.2 Field‐Scale Experiments of GRS 129 3.2.1 “Mini Pier” Experiments (Adams et al., 2002, 2007) 129 3.2.2 Unconfined Compression Experiments (Elton and Patawaran, 2005) 131 3.2.3 Generic Soil–Geosynthetic Composite Plane‐Strain Experiments (Wu et al., 2010, 2013) 132 3.3 Reinforcing Mechanisms of GRS Walls 136 3.3.1 Mechanisms of Apparent Confining Pressure and Apparent Cohesion 137 3.3.2 Mechanism of Suppression of Soil Dilation 143 3.3.3 Other Reinforcing Mechanisms 146 3.4 Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Walls 152 3.4.1 Wrapped‐Face GRS Wall 152 3.4.2 Concrete Block GRS Wall 156 3.4.3 Cast‐in‐Place Full‐Height Facing GRS Wall 160 3.4.4 Precast Full‐Height Panel Facing GRS Wall 164 3.4.5 Timber Facing GRS Wall 165 3.4.6 Other Types of GRS Walls 169 3.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Types of GRS Walls 173 3.5.1 Wrapped‐Face GRS Walls 173 3.5.2 Concrete Block GRS Walls 175 3.5.3 Timber Facing GRS Walls 176 References 177 4 Geosynthetics Reinforcement 181 4.1 Geosynthetics as Reinforcement 181 4.1.1 Geotextiles 183 4.1.2 Geogrids 187 4.1.3 Geocells 188 4.1.4 Geocomposites 189 4.1.5 Description of Geosynthetics 190 4.1.6 Costs 191 4.2 Mechanical and Hydraulic Properties of Geosynthetics 191 4.2.1 Load–Deformation Properties of Geosynthetics 191 4.2.2 Creep of Geosynthetics and Soil–Geosynthetic Composites 201 4.2.3 Stress Relaxation of Geosynthetics 211 4.2.4 Soil–Geosynthetic Interface Properties 218 4.2.5 Hydraulic Properties of Geosynthetics 223 4.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Geosynthetics as Reinforcement 224 References 226 5 Design of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Walls 231 5.1 Fundamental Design Concepts 232 5.2 Overview of Design Methods 235 5.3 Recent Advances in the Design of GRS Walls 241 5.3.1 Required Reinforcement Stiffness and Strength 242 5.3.2 Evaluation of Pullout Stability 246 5.3.3 Lateral Movement of Wall Face 249 5.3.4 Required Long‐Term Strength of Geosynthetic Reinforcement 252 5.3.5 Connection Stability of Concrete Block Facing 255 5.3.6 Required Reinforcement Length 261 5.4 The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Design Method 266 5.4.1 Design Procedure: The U.S. Forest Service Method 266 5.4.2 Design Example: The U.S. Forest Service Method 271 5.5 The AASHTO Allowable Stress Design (ASD) Method 276 5.5.1 Design Procedure: The AASHTO ASD Method 277 5.5.2 Design Example: The AASHTO ASD Method 283 5.6 The NCHRP Design Method for GRS Bridge Abutments 287 5.6.1 Design Procedure: The NCHRP Method for GRS Abutments 288 5.6.2 Design Example: The NCHRP Method for GRS Abutments 298 5.7 The GRS Non‐Load‐Bearing (GRS‐NLB) Walls Design Method 314 5.7.1 Design Procedure: The GRS‐NLB Method 316 5.7.2 Design Examples: The GRS-NLB Method 332 References 358 6 Construction of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Walls 365 6.1 Construction Procedure 365 6.1.1 Concrete Block GRS Walls 366 6.1.2 Wrapped‐Face GRS Walls 368 6.1.3 Full‐Height Precast Panel Facing GRS Walls 376 6.1.4 Timber Facing GRS Walls 380 6.2 General Construction Guidelines and Specifications 383 6.2.1 Site and Foundation Preparation 383 6.2.2 Geosynthetic Reinforcement and Reinforcement Placement 384 6.2.3 Fill Material and Fill Placement 386 6.2.4 Facing 388 6.2.5 Drainage 392 6.2.6 Construction Sequence 392 References 393 Index 395
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Innovation in Small Professional Practices in the
Book SynopsisAnalysis of innovation as a key competitive factor for the smaller practice New theoretical and practical insights grounded in empirical research Guidance on innovation supported by copious case study examples.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Foreword by Trevor Mole. Chapter 1 Introduction. 1.1 Background. 1.2 Research Problem. 1.3 Summary and Link. Chapter 2 Key Issues from the Literature. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Conceptualisation of Small Professional Practices. 2.3 Definitional Debate on Innovation. 2.4 Market- and Resource-Based View of Innovation. 2.5 Knowledge-Based View of Innovation. 2.6 Key Managerial Challenges for Innovation. 2.7 Key Research Questions. 2.8 Summary and Link. Chapter 3 Knowledge-Based Innovation Model. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Description of Knowledge-Based Innovation Model. 3.3 Continuous Improvement Gap Analysis Framework. 3.4 Research Hypotheses. 3.5 Summary and Link. Chapter 4 Case Study Methodology. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Overall Research Process. 4.3 Case Study Design. 4.4 Research Techniques: Qualitative Data Collection Techniques. 4.5 Research Techniques: Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques. 4.6 Validation – Triangulation Strategy. 4.7 Summary and Link. Chapter 5 Case Study – Exploratory Phase. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Background of the Case Study Company. 5.3 Case Study Firm Perception of Knowledge, Innovation, HC, SC and RC. 5.4 Description of Identified Company Innovations. 5.5 Mode 1: Explorative Innovation Analysis. 5.6 Mode 2: Exploitative Innovation Analysis. 5.7 Summary and Link. Chapter 6 Case Study – Action Research Phase. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Diagnosis. 6.3 Action Planning. 6.4 Action Taking. 6.5 Action Evaluation. 6.6 Specifying Learning. 6.7 Summary and Link. Chapter 7 Discussion. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Types of Knowledge-Based Innovation. 7.3 Hypothesis 1: Knowledge-Based Resources. 7.4 Hypothesis 2: Capabilities. 7.5 Meta-Hypothesis: Knowledge Capital. 7.6 Summary and Link. Chapter 8 Conclusions. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Contribution to Innovation Theory. 8.3 Comment on Research Problem. 8.4 Comment on Research Questions. 8.5 Key Limitations and Future Research. 8.6 Theoretical and Practical Implications. 8.7 Policy Implications. References. Appendices. Appendix A: List of Company Documentation. Appendix B: Cooperation Proposal. Appendix C: Interview Cooperation Proposal. Appendix D: Interview Protocol. Appendix E: Company General Finding Report. Index.
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Centre for the Study of Language & Information Surfaces and Superposition: Field Notes on some
Book SynopsisBuildings appear to rest on the Earth's surface, yet the surface has actually been permeated by the building's foundations. If blueprints of the foundation are unavailable, excavation would be needed to discover what actually supports a specific building. Geometry and topology have easily observable concepts resting on the surface of theoretical underpinnings that have not been completely discovered, unearthed or understood. Geometrical and topological principles of superposition provide insight into probing the connections between accessible superstructures and their hideen underpinnings. This book develops and applies these insights, from physics to mathematics to philosophy. This text examines the dimensionality of surfaces, how superpositions can make stable frameworks and gives a quasi-Leibnizian account of the relative "spaces" that are defined by these frameworks.
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Structural Dynamics in Industry
Book SynopsisStructural Dynamics in Industry focuses on the behavior of structures subjected to a vibrational or shock environment. It takes a systematic approach to the basic concepts in order to enhance the reader's understanding and to allow industrial structures to be covered with the necessary degree of depth. The developments are explained with a minimum of mathematics and are frequently illustrated with simple examples, while numerous industry case studies are also provided.Table of ContentsForeword xiii Preface xv Introduction xvii Glossary xxiii Chapter 1. General Introduction to Linear Analysis 1 1.1. Introduction 1 1.2. Motion types .2 1.2.1. Sine motion 2 1.2.1.1. Pure sine 2 1.2.1.2. Swept sine 4 1.2.1.3. Periodic motion 5 1.2.2. Transient motion 5 1.2.3. Random motion. 7 1.2.3.1. Random process 7 1.2.3.2. Time analysis 8 1.2.3.3. Statistical analysis 9 1.2.3.4. Power spectral densities 12 1.3. Time domain and frequency domain 14 1.3.1. Introduction 14 1.3.2. The time domain 15 1.3.3. The frequency domain 16 1.4. Frequency Response Functions 17 1.4.1. Introduction 17 1.4.2. Frequency Response Functions and responses 18 1.4.3. The nature of excitations and responses 19 1.4.4. The nature of Frequency Response Functions 21 1.5. Equations of motion and solution. 24 1.5.1. Equations of motion .24 1.5.2. Solution using the direct frequency approach 26 1.5.3. Solution using the modal approach 27 1.5.4. Modes and 1-DOF system 28 1.6. Analysis and tests 29 Chapter 2. The Single-Degree-of-Freedom System 33 2.1. Introduction 33 2.2. The equation of motion and the solution in the frequency domain 35 2.2.1. Equations of motion 35 2.2.2. Motion without excitation 35 2.2.2.1. The conservative system 35 2.2.2.2. Dissipative system 37 2.2.3. Solution in the frequency domain 39 2.2.4. Dynamic amplifications 43 2.2.5. Response to a random excitation 49 2.3. Time responses. 51 2.3.1. Response to unit impulse 51 2.3.2. Response to a general excitation 55 2.3.3. Response spectra 56 2.4. Representation of the damping 61 2.4.1. Viscous damping 61 2.4.2. Structural damping 62 2.4.3. Other representations 64 Chapter 3. Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems 65 3.1. Introduction 65 3.2. Determining the structural matrices 66 3.2.1. Introduction 66 3.2.2. Local element matrices 67 3.2.3. Element matrices in global reference form 68 3.2.4. Assembly of element matrices 70 3.2.5. Linear constraints between DOF 72 3.2.5.1. Introduction 72 3.2.5.2. DOF elimination 73 3.2.5.3. DOF introduction. 77 3.2.6. Excitation forces 79 3.3. The finite element method 80 3.3.1. Introduction 80 3.3.2. The rod element 82 3.3.3. Beam finite element in bending 83 3.3.4. The complete beam finite element 86 3.3.5. Excitation forces 88 3.4. Industrial models 89 3.4.1. Introduction 89 3.4.2. The element types 89 3.4.3. Linear constraints 91 3.4.4. DOF management 91 3.4.5. Rules for modeling and verification of the model 93 3.4.6. Industrial examples 94 3.5. Solution by direct integration 95 3.5.1. Introduction 95 3.5.2. Example of explicit method 96 3.5.3. Example of implicit method 97 Chapter 4. The Modal Approach 99 4.1. Introduction 99 4.2. Normal modes 100 4.2.1. Introduction 100 4.2.2. Free structures 104 4.2.3. System static condensation 108 4.2.4. Eigenvalue problem solution 111 4.3. Mode superposition 115 4.3.1. Introduction 115 4.3.2. Equation of motion transformation 117 4.3.3. Problem caused by the damping 119 4.3.4. Frequency resolution 122 4.4. From the frequency approach to the modal approach 126 Chapter 5. Modal Effective Parameters 129 5.1. Introduction 129 5.2. Effective modal parameters and truncation 130 5.2.1. Definition of the effective modal parameters 130 5.2.2. Summation rules 133 5.2.2.1. Direct summation. 133 5.2.2.2. Flexibilities in the presence of rigid modes 134 5.2.2.3. Transmissibilities and effective masses by zones 137 5.2.2.4. Other summation rules 139 5.2.3. Correction of the truncation effects 140 5.3. Particular case of a statically determined structure 143 5.3.1. Introduction 143 5.3.2. Effective mass models 145 5.4. Modal effective parameters and dynamic responses 153 5.4.1. Frequency responses 153 5.4.2. Random responses 157 5.4.3. Time responses 159 5.4.4. Time response extrema 159 5.5. Industrial examples 161 Chapter 6. Continuous Systems 169 6.1. Introduction 169 6.2. The rod element 171 6.2.1. Introduction 171 6.2.2. Clamped-free rod 173 6.2.3. Free-free rod 178 6.2.4. Clamped-clamped rod 182 6.3. Bending beam element 184 6.3.1. Introduction 184 6.3.2. Clamped-free beam. 188 6.3.3. Free-free beam 193 6.3.4. Clamped-clamped beam 199 6.3.5. Shear and rotary inertia effects 204 6.4. Plate element 206 6.4.1. Introduction 206 6.4.2. Some plate results in bending 207 6.4.3. Simply supported rectangular plate 208 6.5. Combined cases 210 6.5.1. Introduction 210 6.5.2. Combination rod + local mass or flexibility 213 6.5.3. Some typical results 215 Chapter 7. Complex Modes 219 7.1. Introduction 219 7.2. Dissipative systems 220 7.2.1. Complex modes. 220 7.2.2. Mode superposition 224 7.2.3. Modal effective parameters and dynamic amplifications 226 7.2.4. Simple example 229 7.3. Gyroscopic effects 232 7.3.1. Introduction 232 7.3.2. Mode superposition 234 7.4. A more general case 236 7.4.1. Introduction 236 7.4.2. Complex modes 237 7.4.3. Mode superposition 240 7.4.4. Modal effective parameters and dynamic amplifications 242 7.5. Applications 245 7.5.1. Simple example 245 7.5.2. Industrial case 248 Chapter 8. Modal Synthesis 249 8.1. Introduction 249 8.2. General approach 251 8.2.1. Analysis of substructures 251 8.2.2. Coupling of substructures 253 8.2.3. Recovery 255 8.3. Choice of mode 256 8.3.1. Introduction 256 8.3.2. Boundary conditions 258 8.3.3. Normal modes 259 8.3.4. Static flexibilities 260 8.3.5. Junction modes 262 8.3.6. Illustration 263 8.3.7. Possible combinations 265 8.4. Some methods 266 8.4.1. Craig-Bampton method 266 8.4.2. Craig-Chang method 271 8.4.3. Benfield-Hruda method 276 8.4.4. Effective mass models 281 8.4.5. Reduced models 283 8.5. Case study 287 8.5.1. Benfield-Hruda truss 287 8.5.2. Industrial cases 290 Chapter 9. Frequency Response Synthesis 295 9.1. Introduction 295 9.2. Frequency Response Functions 296 9.2.1. FRF and other dynamic characteristics 296 9.2.2. Transformation of the FRF 298 9.2.3. Simple examples 299 9.3. Coupling by FRF 301 9.3.1. FRF necessary for coupling 301 9.3.2. Solution of the coupling 303 9.3.3. Recovery 304 9.3.4. Summary 305 9.4. The basic cases 306 9.4.1. Introduction 306 9.4.2. Free substructures at the connections 306 9.4.3. Substructures constrained at the connections 308 9.4.4. Mixed conditions at the connections 309 9.5. Generalization 310 9.5.1. Introduction 310 9.5.2. Stiffness approach 311 9.5.3. Flexibility approach 312 9.5.4. Comparison of the two approaches 314 9.5.5. Particular cases 317 9.6. Comparison with other substructuring techniques 318 9.6.1. The matrix level 318 9.6.2. The modal level 319 9.6.3. The frequency response level 320 9.6.4. Conclusion 321 Chapter 10. Introduction to Non-linear Analysis 323 10.1. Introduction 323 10.2. Non-linear systems 324 10.2.1. Introduction 324 10.2.2. Simple examples of large displacements 326 10.2.3. Simple example of variable link 328 10.2.4. Simple example of dry friction 328 10.2.5. Material non-linearities 329 10.3. Non-linear 1-DOF system 329 10.3.1. Introduction 329 10.3.2. Undamped motion without excitation 331 10.3.3. Case of a stiffness of form k (1 x 2 ) 332 10.3.4. Undamped motion with excitation 336 10.3.5. Damped motion with excitation 340 10.4. Non-linear N-DOF systems 343 10.4.1. Introduction 343 10.4.2. Non-linear link with periodic motion 344 10.4.3. Direct integration of equations 346 Chapter 11. Testing Techniques 349 11.1. Introduction 349 11.2. Dynamic tests 350 11.2.1. Development plan of a structure 350 11.2.2. Types of tests 352 11.2.3. Test hardware 353 11.3. The identification tests 358 11.3.1. Introduction 358 11.3.2. Modal parameters to be identified 359 11.3.3. Phase resonance modal tests 362 11.3.4. Phase separation modal tests 364 11.3.5. Extraction of modal parameters 366 11.3.6. Single DOF (SDOF) methods 368 11.3.7. Multi-DOF (MDOF) methods 370 11.4. Simulation tests 372 11.4.1. Introduction 372 11.4.2. Tests with shakers 373 11.4.3. Shock device tests 375 11.4.4. The tests in a reverberant acoustic chamber 376 11.4.5. Elaboration of specifications 377 11.4.6. Impact of a structure on its environment 379 Chapter 12. Model Updating and Optimization 385 12.1. Introduction 385 12.2. Sensitivity analysis 387 12.2.1. Introduction 387 12.2.2. Sensitivity of the natural frequencies 388 12.2.3. Sensitivity of the eigenvectors 388 12.2.4. Sensitivity of the modal effective parameters 389 12.2.5. Simple example 390 12.3. Ritz reanalysis 392 12.3.1. Introduction 392 12.3.2. Utilization of the normal modes 392 12.3.3. Utilization of additional modes 393 12.3.4. Simple example 393 12.4. Model updating 395 12.4.1. Physical parameters 395 12.4.2. Test/analysis correlation 398 12.4.3. Updating procedure 400 12.5. Optimization processes 401 12.5.1. Introduction 401 12.5.2. Non-linear optimization methods 402 12.5.3. Non-linear simplex method 403 12.6. Applications 404 12.6.1. Optimization of a simple system 404 12.6.2. Updating a simple system 405 12.6.3. Industrial case 407 Bibliography 411 Index 417
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Structural Components: Mechanical Tests and
Book SynopsisThe mechanical tests presented in this book are essential for determining the basic properties of the materials used. Areas covered include elasticity, tensile and compression tests, hardness, endurance tests and dynamic tests.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction (Dominique François). Chapter 2. Behavioral laws (Jean-Louis Chaboche). Chapter 3. Measurement of elasticity constants (Pascal Gadaud). Chapter 4. Compression and tensile tests (Dominique François). Chapter 5. Hardness tests (Sylvie Pommier). Chapter 6. Endurance tests (Henri-Paul Lieurade et al). Chapter 7. Impact tests (Jean-Michel Frund). Chapter 8. Measurement of tenacity (Dominique François). Chapter 9. Dynamic tests (Jean-Luc Lataillade). Chapter 10. Notched axisymmetric test tubes (Jacques Besson).
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ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc Dynamic Behavior of Concrete and Seismic
Book SynopsisWhile the static behavior of concrete has been the subject of numerous works, the same cannot be said for the dynamic behavior. This book sets out to remedy this situation: it begins by presenting the most frequently used experimental techniques in the study of the dynamic behavior of concrete, then continues by examining seismicity and seismic behavior, soil behavior, models of concrete structures subject to seismic activity, seismic calculation methods of structures, and paraseismic engineering.Trade Review"Begins by presenting the most frequently used experimental techniques in the study of the dynamic behavior of concrete." (AECCafé.com, 16 March 2011)Table of ContentsPreface . xi Chapter 1. Dynamic Behavior of Concrete: Experimental Aspects 1 François Toutlemonde and Gérard Gary 1.1. Introduction 1 1.2. Tests in which the transient rate has little influence 10 1.3. Tests with transient phase conditioned interpretations 20 1.4. Other tests 29 1.5. Synthesis of the experimental data on concrete and associated materials 33 1.6. Conclusion 46 1.7. Bibliography 47 Chapter 2. Dynamic Behavior of Concrete: Constitutive Models 55 Patrice Bailly 2.1. Dynamics of concrete structures 55 2.2. Fast dynamics applied to concrete 62 2.3. Scabbing 68 2.4. Effect of a shock wave on the structure of materials 69 2.5. Modeling types 70 2.6. Models 76 2.7. Conclusion 90 2.8. Bibliography 92 Chapter 3. Seismic Ground Motion 95 Pierre-Yves Bard 3.1. Introduction 95 3.2. Measuring seismic motions 96 3.3. Quantitative characterization of seismic movements 98 3.4. Factors affecting seismic motions 108 3.5. Conclusions 120 3.6. Bibliography 121 Chapter 4. Soil Behavior: Dynamic Soil-Structure Interactions 125 Alain Pecker Introduction 125 4.1. Behavior of soils under seismic loading 126 4.2. Modeling soil behavior 131 4.3. Linear soil-structure interactions 143 4.4. Non-linear soil-structure interactions 158 4.5. Bibliography 161 Chapter 5. Experimental Methods in Earthquake Engineering 165 Alain Millard, Pierre Pegon and Jean-Claude Queval Introduction 165 5.1. The pseudo-dynamic method 167 5.2. The conventional pseudo-dynamic method 170 5.3. Continuous pseudo-dynamic method 178 5.4. Final comments 183 5.5. Shaking table tests 184 5.6. Laws of similarity 193 5.7. Instrumentation 194 5.8. Loading 195 5.9. Conclusion 196 5.10. Bibliography 197 Chapter 6. Experiments on Large Structures 201 Patrick Paultre and Jean Proulx Introduction 201 6.1. Instrumentation 202 6.2. Dynamic loads 205 6.3. Data processing 206 6.4. Application to buildings 208 6.5. Bridge application 213 6.6. Application to large dams 220 6.7. Conclusion 230 6.8. Acknowledgements 230 6.9. Bibliography 230 Chapter 7. Models for Simulating the Seismic Response of Concrete Structures 233 Didier Combescure, Nicolas Ile, Jacky Mazars and Jean-Marie Reynouard 7.1. Introduction 233 7.2. Different discretization families 234 7.3. Behavior laws for concrete 240 7.4. A few examples with their validation through experiments 250 7.5. Conclusions 269 7.6. Bibliography 270 Chapter 8. Seismic Analysis of Structures: Improvements Due to Probabilistic Concepts 273 Jean-René Gibert 8.1. Introduction 273 8.2. The modal method 274 8.3. Criticism of the modal method 279 8.4. A few reminders about random processes 280 8.5. Improvements to the modal method 292 8.6. Direct calculation of the floor spectra 297 8.7. Creation of synthetic signals and direct numerical integration 301 8.8. Seismic analysis of non-linear behavior structures 304 8.9. Conclusion 323 8.10. Bibliography 323 Chapter 9. Engineering Know-How: Lessons from Earthquakes and Rules for Seismic Design 327 Philippe Bisch 9.1. Introduction 327 9.2. Lessons from earthquakes 327 9.3. The aims of anti-seismic protection standards 336 9.4. General design 344 9.5. Behavior coefficients 349 9.6. Designing and dimensioning reinforced concrete structure elements 353 9.7. Conclusions 366 9.8. Bibliography 366 List of Authors 369 Index 373
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