September 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 , ,
Tadeusz Stolarski, Y. Nakasone, S. Yoshimoto ... 
480 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition (March, 2007) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 075066875X - ISBN-13: 978-0750668750 ...

For all engineers and students coming to finite element analysis or to ANSYS software for the first time, this powerful hands-on guide develops a detailed and confident understanding of using ANSYS's powerful engineering analysis tools.

The best way to learn complex systems is by means of hands-on experience. With an innovative and clear tutorial based approach, this powerful book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to all of the fundamental areas of engineering analysis they are likely to require either as part of their studies or in getting up to speed fast with the use of ANSYS software in working life.

Opening with an introduction to the principles of the finite element method, the book then presents an overview of ANSYS technologies before moving on to cover key applications areas in detail.

Key topics covered:
Introduction to the finite element method + getting started with ANSYS software + stress analysis + dynamics of machines + fluid dynamics problems + thermo mechanics + contact and surface mechanics + exercises, tutorials, worked examples

With its detailed step-by-step explanations, extensive worked examples and sample problems, this book will develop the reader's understanding of FEA and their ability to use ANSYS's software tools to solve their own particular analysis problems, not just the ones set in the book.

Develops a detailed understanding of finite element analysis and the use of ANSYS software by example + Develops a detailed understanding of finite element analysis and the use of ANSYS software by example + Exclusively structured around the market leading ANSYS software, with detailed and clear step-by-step instruction, worked examples, and detailed, screen-by-screen illustrative problems to reinforce learning.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015 , ,
Sahnaz Tigrek , Tuce Aras ...
226 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (September 15, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415603390
ISBN-13: 978-0415603393

Siltation in reservoirs has become an important problem when dams are getting older and stop functioning when the sediment has accumulated to a certain extent. With proper sediment management techniques, negative effects of sediment can be avoided and reservoir life and performance can be improved.

This volume deals with reservoir sedimentation, deposition and removal. It provides the principles of sediment transport and gives guidelines to predict reservoir life. It presents several removal techniques, accompanied with detailed operation descriptions. With the help of the RESCON open source software, cost analysis tools to determine the optimum method for maintenance and operation of a reservoir can be applied. To illustrate practice and to assist the reader in setting up a sediment management operation, a number of case studies of existing large dams are included.

Written by two experts on reservoir operation, this volume is intended for professionals and advanced students working on dam and reservoir design, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015 , , , , ,
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ... 
92 pages
Publisher: University Press of the Pacific; (October 9, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1410217124
ISBN-13: 978-1410217127

This manual presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction of earth levees.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015 ,
Malcolm Muller ... 
584 pages
Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; 2nd edition (January 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0727734598
ISBN-13: 978-0727734594

This book assembles the practical rules and details for the efficient and economical execution of deep excavations. It draws together a wealth of experience of both design and construction from published work and the lifetime practice of the author. This second edition is extensively revised to include changes in design emphasis including those due to Eurocode 7 and descriptions of the latest equipment, construction techniques and geotechnical processes. Additional details include those of the latest piling and diaphragm wall equipment and innovations in top-down construction applied to basements and cut-and-cover works. The section on caissons has been expanded to include design methods. The successful conceptual design of temporary and permanent works for the support of deep excavations requires both freshness of ideas and experience of similar construction. The purpose of this book is to present varied international examples in sufficient detail to allow this to succeed.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015 , ,
James Foxall ... 
528 pages - Publisher: Sams Publishing; 1st edition (August 18, 2010)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0672331136 - ISBN-13: 978-0672331138

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll learn how to build complete, reliable, and modern applications with Visual Basic 2010. Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll master the entire process, from navigating VB 2010 to deploying finished solutions. You’ll learn how to write efficient object-oriented code; build superior user interfaces; work with graphics, text, and databases; and even control external applications. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a strong, practical foundation for success!

Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Visual Basic 2010 tasks.  + Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. + By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. + Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. + Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.

Learn how to: Navigate the VB 2010 environment and use VB’s powerful new tools + Work with objects, collections, and events + Build attractive, highly functional user interfaces + Make the most of VB 2010’s advanced controls + Create efficient modules and reusable procedures + Store data, make decisions in code, and use loops to improve efficiency + Use powerful object-oriented programming techniques +      Interact effectively with users + Work with graphics, text files, and databases +Debug and troubleshoot applications + Manipulate external applications, file systems, and the Windows Registry + Distribute the software you’ve created
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015 ,
Steen Pedersen ... 
342 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2015 edition (2015)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319136402 - ISBN-13: 978-3319136400

This textbook features applications including a proof of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, space filling curves, and the theory of irrational numbers. In addition to the standard results of advanced calculus, the book contains several interesting applications of these results. The text is intended to form a bridge between calculus and analysis. It is based on the authors lecture notes used and revised nearly every year over the last decade. The book contains numerous illustrations and cross references throughout, as well as exercises with solutions at the end of each section.
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Monday, September 28, 2015 ,
Michael Plesha, Gary Gray, Francesco Costanzo ... 704 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill; (March, 2009) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 0077275535 - ISBN-13: 978-0077275532.

Plesha, Gray, and Costanzo’s Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics presents the fundamental concepts, clearly, in a modern context using applications and pedagogical devices that connect with today’s students. The text features a five-part problem-solving methodology that is consistently used throughout all example problems. This methodology helps students lay out the steps necessary to correct problem-formulation and explains the steps needed to arrive at correct and realistic solutions. Once students have fully mastered the basic concepts, they are taught appropriate use of modern computational tools where applicable.

Further reinforcing the text's modern emphasis, the authors have brought engineering design considerations into selected problems where appropriate. This sensitizes students to the fact that engineering problems do not have a single answer and many different routes lead to a correct solution. The first new mainstream text in engineering mechanics in nearly twenty years, Plesha, Gray, and Costanzo’s Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics will help your students learn this important material efficiently and effectively.
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Monday, September 28, 2015 , , ,
J. Verfel ... 
532 pages
Publisher: Elsevier Science; (February 1, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0444564357
ISBN-13: 978-0444564351

The foundation of structures and the construction of underground railways in urban areas would be impossible without the use of diaphragm walls, grouting, anchors, micropiles, slender retaining walls, etc. Based on the author's own experience and taking into account the findings of various other authors, this book explains these methods in an intelligible manner, enabling the reader to judge for himself their suitability in construction practice. The aim of the book is to instruct experts in the correct application of grouting methods, and the correct choice of drilling systems and tools. It provides mainly practical information, and describes the most suitable, up-to-date technology available. Grouting applications in Czechoslovakia and abroad are illustrated by a series of practical examples. The book is designed for students of civil engineering faculties specializing in structural foundation, specialists of building companies, and experts in structural foundation. It will also be appreciated by experts in underground railway and tunnel construction, in structural engineering and urban development (landslides), as well as by manufacturers of the respective technology.
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Monday, September 28, 2015 , , ,
Chris L. Page, M. M. Page ... 416 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (July, 2007) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1855739402 - ISBN-13: 978-1855739406 ...

Whilst most structures made using concrete and cement-based composites have not shown signs of premature degradation, there have been notable exceptions. In addition, there is increasing pressure for new structures to remain in serviceable condition for long periods with only minimal maintenance before being recycled. All these factors have highlighted the issues of what affects the durability of these materials in different circumstances and how material properties can be measured and improved. Durability of concrete and cement composites summarises key research on these important topics. After an introductory chapter, the book reviews the pore structure and chemistry of cement-based materials, providing the foundation for understanding the particular aspects of degradation which are discussed in the following chapters. These include dimensional stability and cracking processes, chemical and microbiological degradation of concrete, corrosion of reinforcing and prestressing steels, deterioration associated with certain aggregates, effects of frost and problems involving fibre-reinforced and polymer-cement composites.

With its distinguished international team of contributors, Durability of concrete and cement composites is a standard reference for all those concerned with improving the service life of structures using these materials. Analyses a range of materials such as reinforced steel in concrete, pre-stressed concrete and cement composites + Discusses key degradation phenomena such as cracking processes and the impact of cold weather conditions + A standard reference for those concerned with improving the service life of structures using concrete and cement based composites.
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Monday, September 28, 2015 , , ,
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ...
40 pages
Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers; (January 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0784402191
ISBN-13: 978-0784402191

This Standard provides a guideline for an engineering approach to the design and subsequent installation of pile foundations. The purpose is to furnish a rational basis for this process, taking into account published model building codes and general standards of practice. It covers such topics as: administrative requirements; pile shaft strength requirements; soil-pile interface strength requirements and capacity; design loads; design stresses; construction and layout guidelines for pile design; and installation guidelines for pile construction. In addition, the Standard includes information on applicable standards from ASTM, AWPA, and ACI. It concludes with an Appendix on partial factors of safety.
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Sunday, September 27, 2015 ,
Donald C. Hegebarth ... 
134 pages
Publisher: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration; (March 15, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0873353676
ISBN-13: 978-0873353670

Pressure grouting is an essential construction procedure that is practiced by contractors and engineers around the world. Used since the 19th century, grouting reduces the amount of leakage through rock for dam foundations and underground works. It also strengthens soils to provide a stable foundation to support the weight of surface structures, such as buildings, bridges, and storage tanks. In addition, it is frequently used to repair deteriorated concrete and to produce concrete underwater.

This manual introduces various types of equipment employed in pressure grouting applications performed in geotechnical works and examines the operating principles and maintenance issues relative to each equipment type.

The term pressure grouting encompasses a wide variety of applications and operations, including dam foundation grouting, soil stabilization and permeation, consolidation and compaction grouting (except low-mobility), water cutoff and structural stabilization in rock tunnels, deep foundations via drilled piers, underwater concrete, structural concrete repairs, raising of settled slabs and structures, rock and soil anchors, and machine foundations and bases. The applications for pressure grouting operations are almost limitless, as the equipment can be employed anywhere fluid grout can be used.
Primarily intended for machine operators and maintenance mechanics, this manual will also prove useful to specification writers, engineers, contractors, purchasing managers, and others who have a responsibility to specify, acquire, operate, or maintain pressure grouting equipment. Topics covered include mixers, agitators, pumps, delivery systems and accessories, but not electronic monitoring and other ancillary equipment.
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Sunday, September 27, 2015 , ,
Dominic Reeve, Andrew Chadwick, Christopher Fleming ... 
552 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (February, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415583535 - ISBN-13: 978-8126540976 ...

Historically, much harm has been done by well-meaning coastal engineering attempts, which seemed like good ideas on paper but which failed to allow for practical issues. For this reason, it is vital that theories and models are well grounded in practice. This second edition brings the models and examples of practice up to date. It has expanded coverage of tsunamis and generating energy from waves to focus both on the great dangers and the great opportunities that the ocean presents to the coastal zone. With an emphasis on practice and detailed modelling, this is a thorough introduction to all aspects of coastal processes, morphology, and design of coastal defences. It describes numerous case studies to illustrate the successful application of mathematical modelling to real-world practice. A must-have book for engineering students looking to specialize in coastal engineering and management.
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Saturday, September 26, 2015 , , ,
P. K. Banerjee, R. Butterfield ... 
424 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (December 31, 1990)
Language: English -  ISBN-10: 1851666230 - ISBN-13: 978-1851666232

The chapters in this book show that a careful blend of engineering judgement and advanced principles of engineering mechanics may be used to resolve many complex geotechnical engineering problems. It is hoped that these may inspire the geotechnical engineering practice to make more extensive use of them in future.
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Saturday, September 26, 2015 , ,
Arieh Iserles ... 
480 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (December 29, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521734908
ISBN-13: 978-0521734905

Numerical analysis presents different faces to the world. For mathematicians it is a bona fide mathematical theory with an applicable flavour. For scientists and engineers it is a practical, applied subject, part of the standard repertoire of modelling techniques. For computer scientists it is a theory on the interplay of computer architecture and algorithms for real-number calculations. The tension between these standpoints is the driving force of this book, which presents a rigorous account of the fundamentals of numerical analysis of both ordinary and partial differential equations. The exposition maintains a balance between theoretical, algorithmic and applied aspects. This second edition has been extensively updated, and includes new chapters on emerging subject areas: geometric numerical integration, spectral methods and conjugate gradients. Other topics covered include multistep and Runge-Kutta methods; finite difference and finite elements techniques for the Poisson equation; and a variety of algorithms to solve large, sparse algebraic systems.
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Friday, September 25, 2015 , ,
A. Sarja, E. Vesikari ... 180 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (May 15, 1996)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0419214100 - ISBN-13: 978-0419214106

Concrete structures can be designed for durability by applying the principles and procedures of reliability theory combined with traditional structural design. This book is the first systematic attempt to introduce into structural design a general theory of structural reliability and existing calculation models for common degradation processes. It covers both the theoretical background and practical design for service life and includes worked examples which highlight the application of the design procedure and methods.
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Friday, September 25, 2015 , ,
Alan Macnab ... 531 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (March, 2002) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071373314 - ISBN-13: 978-0071373319 ... 

Presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation of temporary excavation shoring and earth retention systems used to construct permanent facilities inside them. These systems are used to construct underground pipelines, tunnels, tank and storage facilities, foundations and structures. Each chapter presents a shoring system type description, how it is constructed, equipment requirements, cost analysis, etc. Safety, inspection and testing codes and methods included throughout. Written by an industry expert with three decades’ experience, this detailed handbook presents a systematic and comprehensive presentation of these complex systems.

Each chapter describes a type of shoring system and includes coverage of: How it is constructed and when the particular system should and should not be used * Equipment requirements, size, and tricks of the trade * Cost comparison * Engineering design principals and design methods *Codes and standards * Testing and inspection methods * And more... Invaluable to firms involved in earth excavation, geotechnical and structural engineers, field supervisors, as well as safety officers, here is the definitive reference for anyone involved in the process of earth retention.
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Friday, September 25, 2015 , , ,
T. K. Datta ... 464 pages - Publisher: Wiley; (May, 2010) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470824611 - ISBN-13: 978-0470824610.

While numerous books have been written on earthquakes, earthquake resistance design, and seismic analysis and design of structures, none have been tailored for advanced students and practitioners, and those who would like to have most of the important aspects of seismic analysis in one place. With this book, readers will gain proficiencies in the following: fundamentals of seismology that all structural engineers must know; various forms of seismic inputs; different types of seismic analysis like, time and frequency domain analyses, spectral analysis of structures for random ground motion, response spectrum method of analysis; equivalent lateral load analysis as given in earthquake codes; inelastic response analysis and the concept of ductility; ground response analysis and seismic soil structure interaction; seismic reliability analysis of structures; and control of seismic response of structures.

* Provides comprehensive coverage, from seismology to seismic control * Contains useful empirical equations often required in the seismic analysis of structures * Outlines explicit steps for seismic analysis of MDOF systems with multi support excitations * Works through solved problems to illustrate different concepts * Makes use of MATLAB, SAP2000 and ABAQUAS in solving example problems of the book * Provides numerous exercise problems to aid understanding of the subject.

As one of the first books to present such a comprehensive treatment of the topic, Seismic Analysis of Structures is ideal for postgraduates and researchers in Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Developed for classroom use, the book can also be used for advanced undergraduate students planning for a career or further study in the subject area. The book will also better equip structural engineering consultants and practicing engineers in the use of standard software for seismic analysis of buildings, bridges, dams, and towers.
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Friday, September 25, 2015 ,
Daniel W. Halpin, Bolivar A. Senior ... 
320 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (September 22, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470182717
ISBN-13: 978-0470182710

Financial management is an aspect of every construction project. Here is an easy-to-understand guide to financial concepts specific to the construction industry for both students and working professionals. The focus on only construction-related issues and the succinct, practical, and visually-oriented approach makes the material easily accessible to construction professionals who are not financial experts. Case studies and examples, several of them international, show how the principles apply to real world applications.
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Friday, September 25, 2015 , ,
Serge A. Shapiro ... 289 pages - Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press; 1st edition (June, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521884578 - ISBN-13: 978-0521884570 ...

The characterisation of fluid transport properties of rocks is one of the most important, yet difficult, challenges of reservoir geophysics, but is essential for optimal development of hydrocarbon and geothermal reservoirs. This book provides a quantitative introduction to the underlying physics, application, interpretation, and hazard aspects of fluid-induced seismicity with a particular focus on its spatio-temporal dynamics. It presents many real data examples of microseismic monitoring of hydraulic fracturing at hydrocarbon fields and of stimulations of enhanced geothermal systems. The author also covers introductory aspects of linear elasticity and poroelasticity theory, as well as elements of seismic rock physics and mechanics of earthquakes, enabling readers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the field. Fluid-Induced Seismicity is a valuable reference for researchers and graduate students working in the fields of geophysics, geology, geomechanics and petrophysics, and a practical guide for petroleum geoscientists and engineers working in the energy industry.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 , ,
Hubert Chanson ... 
178 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (May 12, 2015)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138027553 - ISBN-13: 978-1138027558

Recent advances in technology have permitted the construction of large dams, reservoirs and channels. This progress has necessitated the development of new design and construction techniques, particularly with the provision of adequate flood release facilities. Chutes and spillways are designed to spill large water discharges over a hydraulic structure (e.g. dam, weir) without major damage to the structure itself and to its environment. At the hydraulic structure, the fl ood waters rush as an open channel flow or free-falling jet, and it is essential to dissipate a very signifi cant part of the fl ow kinetic energy to avoid damage to the hydraulic structure and its surroundings. Energy dissipation may be realised by a wide range of design techniques. A number of modern developments have demonstrated that such energy dissipation may be achieved (a) along the chute, (b) in a downstream energy dissipator, or (c) a combination of both.

The magnitude of turbulent energy that must be dissipated in hydraulic structures is enormous even in small rural and urban structures. For a small storm waterway discharging 4 m3/s at a 3 m high drop, the turbulent kinetic energy flux per unit time is 120 kW! At a large dam, the rate of energy dissipation can exceed tens to hundreds of gigawatts; that is, many times the energy production rate of nuclear power plants. Many engineers have never been exposed to the complexity of energy dissipator designs, to the physical processes taking place and to the structural challenges. Several energy dissipators, spillways and storm waterways failed because of poor engineering design. It is believed that a major issue affecting these failures was the lack of understanding of the basic turbulent dissipation processes and of the interactions between free-surface aeration and flow turbulence.

In that context, an authoritative reference book on energy dissipation in hydraulic structures is proposed here. The book contents encompass a range of design techniques including block ramps, stepped spillways, hydraulic jump stilling basins, ski jumps and impact dissipators.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 , ,
C. N. Mindham ... 256 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 4th edition (August 18, 2006)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1405139633 - ISBN-13: 978-1405139632

Full of detailed construction drawings, this book covers cut roofs, bolted truss roofs, trussed rafter roofs, trimmed openings and ventilation. A major section deals with loft to attic room conversions, giving guidance on planning procedures, as well as dealing with structural matters and specifying conversion work. The Fourth Edition features a new chapter covering the growing number of engineered timber components available in the house building industry. The use of I beams and roof cassettes is detailed for roof and room-in-the-roof construction. The text has been fully updated to current standards and features additional detailed construction drawings. The chapters on attic conversion and construction have been expanded and a new attic conversion decision flow chart added. The book will prove invaluable to architects, house builders, roof carpenters, building control officers, trussed rafter manufacturers and students of building technology. The Author C.N. Mindham BSc has had a wide experience in the construction industry. After three years with TRADA as Eastern Regional Officer, he spent 11 years developing a timber engineering business to become one of the country's largest producers of trussed rafters. He became Managing Director of a company designing and manufacturing trussed rafters, joinery and prefabricated timber buildings, a post he held for eight years. Subsequently he started his own consultancy for the timber industry which has led him to his current position as Managing Director for a joinery and engineering company. Also of interest Loft Conversions John Coutts 1-4051-3043-1 9781-4051-3043-1 The Building Regulations Explained and Illustrated Twelfth Edition M.J. Billington, M.W. Simons and J.R. Waters 0-6320-5837-4 9780-6320-5837-4 Cover design by Garth Stewart Cover illustrations courtesy of VELUX and Mr C. Lovell, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 , ,
W. L. Schroeder, Stephen Dickenson, Don C. Warrington P. E. ...
368 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5th edition (August, 2003) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0130489174 - ISBN-13: 978-0130489173 ...

This book uses only simple mathematics and emphasizes applications to explore the nature of soils and how they can influence certain construction operations. An introduction to soil materials is followed by a discussion of soils in the construction contract. Specifications from example contracts influenced by soil materials are discussed, as are the applications of soil behavior principles. For contractors, owners, technicians, lawyers, and engineers in the construction field.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015 ,
F. G. Bell ... 
592 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; (April 2, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750619651
ISBN-13: 978-0750619653

This book provides a much-needed overview of the engineering of rock masses, and brings together dispersed material into one reference source. Its practical orientation sets it aside from other, more theoretical, books on the subject. The contributors are all internationally renowned experts, and have provided a guide for practising civil and mining engineers, as well as engineering geologists.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015 , ,
Saeed Moaveni ... 880 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3rd edition (April, 2007) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0131890808 - ISBN-13: 978-0131890800 ...

While many authors cover the theory of finite element modeling, this is the only book available that incorporates ANSYS as an integral part of its content. Moaveni presents the theory of finite element analysis, explores its application as a design/modeling tool, and explains in detail how to use ANSYS intelligently and effectively. Now uses Excel in solving simple finite element problems. Adds a significant number of new problems. Incorporates the latest version of ANSYS throughout. A useful reference for mechanical, civil and environmental engineers.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015 , ,
B. B. K. Huat, Faisal Haji Ali, Husaini Omar, Harwant Singh ... 256 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (January, 2006) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415398983 - ISBN-13: 978-0415398985 ...

Residual soils are found in many parts of the world. Like other soils, they are used extensively in construction, being built upon and used as construction materials. Residual soils are formed when the processes of rock weathering proceed at a faster rate than the transport processes by water, gravity and wind, whereby much of the resulting soils will remain in place. The soil typically retains many of the characteristics of the parent rock. In a tropical region, residual soil layers can be very thick, sometimes extending for hundred of meters before reaching unweathered rock. This book has gathered state-of-the-art knowledge from a number of experienced experts working in foundation engineering in tropical residual soils. Subjects covered are: geology and formation of residual soils, site investigations, characterization and selection of parameters for foundation design, design of shallow and deep foundations which include driven piles, drilled shafts and caissons, and special topics which include design of piles in marginally-stable river banks, micro piles, Augeo pile, pile load and NDT, foundation failures and remedial works, and pile supported embankment. The book also includes a country case study on engineering geology in relation to foundation engineering in Malaysia.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015 ,
Richard Hill, George Solt ... 
196 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (September 22, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0470546018
ISBN-13: 978-0470546017

There are many text books about engineering design and some include project evaluation techniques. There are text books on accounting methods and yet others on business management. This book does not aim to replace these specialized texts but brings together the elements of these subjects that young engineers working in industry - particularly the construction industry and its customers - need to understand. Most engineers learn about money the hard way: by experience in the workplace. The authors having done this themselves recognized the gap in engineers' education and set out to bridge it. This book is based on a 1996 course George Solt pioneered for final-year engineering undergraduates. The book is written in an approachable style and gives young engineers as well as mature engineers an insight into the way engineering businesses run, the importance of capital and the problems of cash flow. 
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Monday, September 21, 2015 , ,
Sergey P. Kiselev, Evgenii Vorozhtsov, Vasily M. Fomin ... 575 pages - Publisher: Birkhäuser; (December, 1999) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0817639950 - ISBN-13: 978-0817639952 ...

Fluid mechanics (FM) is a branch of science dealing with the investi­ gation of flows of continua under the action of external forces. The fundamentals of FM were laid in the works of the famous scientists, such as L. Euler, M. V. Lomonosov, D. Bernoulli, J. L. Lagrange, A. Cauchy, L. Navier, S. D. Poisson, and other classics of science. Fluid mechanics underwent a rapid development during the past two centuries, and it now includes, along with the above branches, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, rarefied gas dynamics, mechanics of multi phase and reactive media, etc. The FM application domains were expanded, and new investigation methods were developed. Certain concepts introduced by the classics of science, however, are still of primary importance and will apparently be of importance in the future. The Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of a continuum, tensors of strains and stresses, conservation laws for mass, momentum, moment of momentum, and energy are the examples of such concepts and results. This list should be augmented by the first and second laws of thermodynamics, which determine the character and direction of processes at a given point of a continuum. The availability of the conservation laws is conditioned by the homogeneity and isotrop­ icity properties of the Euclidean space, and the form of these laws is related to the Newton's laws. The laws of thermodynamics have their foundation in the statistical physics.
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Monday, September 21, 2015 , ,
Arjen Markus ... 
270 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (June 18, 2012)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1107603471 - ISBN-13: 978-1107603479

From its earliest days, the Fortran programming language has been designed with computing efficiency in mind. The latest standard, Fortran 2008, incorporates a host of modern features, including object-orientation, array operations, user-defined types, and provisions for parallel computing. This tutorial guide shows Fortran programmers how to apply these features in twenty-first-century style: modular, concise, object-oriented, and resource-efficient, using multiple processors. It offers practical real-world examples of interfacing to C, memory management, graphics and GUIs, and parallel computing using MPI, OpenMP, and coarrays. The author also analyzes several numerical algorithms and their implementations and illustrates the use of several open source libraries.
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Monday, September 21, 2015 ,
C. E. Eckersley, M. Macaulay , M. Higgins ... 

This ever popular four-book series Brighter Grammer helps students understand the key points of English grammer, using only essential technical terms. Graded exercises allow teachers to monitor development, and lively illustrations enhance the text and retain the students' intrest.
Volume: 1
96 pages
Publisher: Longman; Revised edition (June 22, 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0582558956
ISBN-13: 978-0582558953
Volume: 2
96 pages
Publisher: Longman; Revised edition (June 22, 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0582558964
ISBN-13: 978-0582558960
Volume: 3
96 pages
Publisher: Longman; Revised edition (June 22, 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0582558972
ISBN-13: 978-0582558977
Volume: 4
104 pages
Publisher: Longman; Revised edition (June 22, 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0582558980
ISBN-13: 978-0582558984
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Monday, September 21, 2015 , ,
Barry Lewis ... 
210 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; (November 29, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415621119
ISBN-13: 978-0415621113

Small Dams: Planning, Construction and Maintenance has been written to provide a practical approach and guide to determining catchment yield and the amount of water required in a dam, advising on selecting and working with engineers and contractors, as well as outlining the cause of dam failures and how to remedy problems quickly. It also covers relevant legislation, environmental and ecological issues.

Employing the principles in this book, in conjunction with heeding the advice of suitably experienced and qualifi ed engineers and contractors, will reduce the risk of failure and help to ensure the long term success of any small dam in question. Small Dams will be an invaluable resource for anyone who owns a dam, and a useful reference for agencies, contractors and engineers.

The author, Barry Lewis, has over forty years of experience as an engineer and has written extensively on farm dams, soil conservation, catchment management and the environmental impact of dams both on and off streams. He was also directly involved in the licensing and regulating of small dams in Australia.
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Monday, September 21, 2015 , ,
Anthony Ralston, Philip Rabinowitz ... 624 pages - Publisher: Dover Publications; 2nd edition (February 6, 2001)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 048641454X - ISBN-13: 978-0486414546

This outstanding text by two well-known authors treats numerical analysis with mathematical rigor, but presents a minimum of theorems and proofs. Oriented toward computer solutions of problems, it stresses error analysis and computational efficiency, and compares different solutions to the same problem.

Following an introductory chapter on sources of error and computer arithmetic, the text covers such topics as approximation and algorithms; interpolation; numerical differentiation and numerical quadrature; the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations; functional approximation by least squares and by minimum-maximum error techniques; the solution of nonlinear equations and of simultaneous linear equations; and the calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices.
This second edition also includes discussions of spline interpolation, adaptive integration, the fast Fourier transform, the simplex method of linear programming, and simple and double QR algorithms. Problems — some strictly mathematical, others requiring a computer — appear at the end of each chapter.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015 , , ,
LateralK v3.23.2012.1212, NovoBPT v1.0.2014.401, NovoCPT v3.32.2014.1209, NovoFormula v1.41.2013.1127, NovoLab v2.52.2015.816, NovoLiq v3.2.2014.910, NovoSPT v2.79.2014.1208, PEYSANJ v4.32.2014.515, VisLog v3.2.2015.126 [Size: 233 MB] ... LateralK is used to calculate lateral earth pressure. NovoBPT is designed for correcting raw BPT blow counts (Nb) and converting them to SPT blow counts (N60). NovoCPT program is designed for interpretation of cone penetration test data. NovoFORMULA is used to estimate unknown soil parameters based on known parameters. NovoLAB is the most comprehensive geotechnical software for lab data management and borehole log drafting. NovoLIQ software is designed for soil liquefaction analysis and supports variety of field tests. NovoSPT is a unique geotechnical software designed for correlating SPT blow counts (N) to various soil properties using 300 correlations. PEYSANJ is designed for bearing capacity and settlement analysis, earth pressure calculation, plate load test and pressure-meter test processing. Use VisLog to convert your borehole logs to a 3D, interactive model of subsurface soil layers without the hassle of using expensive and complex computer programs.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015 , , ,
Reuben H. Karol ... 
584 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 3rd edition (April 18, 2003)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0824740653 - ISBN-13: 978-0824740658

Following shifting trends from remedial to preventive uses of grouting practices, this third edition covers all aspects of chemical grouting methods and applications. This reference highlights new ground improvement techniques as well as recent innovations in soil modification and stabilization procedures. It considers commercial alternatives to ground improvement, their relative advantages and disadvantages, and the engineering applications to which these methods are suited. Revised and expanded, this new edition assesses the role of new grouting techniques in the containment of hazardous waste and introduces numerous problems to illustrate concepts and facilitate instruction.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015 ,
Russell Brickey, Laura L. Beadling, Evelyn Martens ... 248 pages - Publisher: McFarland; (July, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0786476966 - ISBN-13: 978-0786476961.

For English instructors at every level, the task of producing a worthwhile, workable plan for each class period can prove challenging. This invaluable work offers a vast compilation of writing exercises and in-class activities collected from professors, graduate students and lecturers from colleges and universities across the United States. Step-by-step instructions guide teachers through class discussions and exercises on topics ranging from invention, argumentation, formatting, thesis development and organization to rhetorical situation, visual rhetoric, peer review and revision. From high school teachers and first-time teaching assistants to experienced writing professors looking to enhance their courses, anyone who teaches English will appreciate the fresh ideas found in this indispensable volume.
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Sunday, September 20, 2015 , ,
Bryan Newsome ... 
744 pages - Publisher: Wrox; 1st edition (September 19, 2012)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118311817 - ISBN-13: 978-1118311813 

The ultimate beginner's guide to programming in Visual Basic 2012: Visual Basic, used to write Windows applications and web apps with ASP.NET, is an essential language for beginning programmers. Using the time-tested Wrox approach, this guide provides a step-by-step format that gets beginners up and running quickly and confidently. Essential topics covered include writing Windows applications, working with dialog boxes and menus, object oriented programming techniques, programming for graphics, using Visual Basic with ASP.NET for web apps, and dealing with data access and SQL Server. * Visual Basic is a popular first language for beginning programmers; this Wrox beginner's guide covers all aspects of the newest version * Uses a basic, step-by-step approach to help beginners learn quickly and easily * Covers essential topics including flow control, data structure, writing Windows applications, error handling and debugging, objects and object oriented techniques, and class libraries * Explains Windows Forms, graphics programming, accessing databases, web programming using Visual Basic with ASP.NET, data access, SQL Server, ADO.N ET, and XML.

Beginning Visual Basic 2012 is a must-have for programming newcomers who want to get a solid footing in one of the most important programming languages.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015 ,
M. Pigeon, R. Pleau ... 
260 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; (June 1, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0419192603
ISBN-13: 978-0419192602

This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative review of durability of the frost resistance of concrete. It will enable both concrete materials specialists and practising engineers to better understand the deterioration processes which take place during freezing and thawing, and the effects of de-icing salts on concrete. It shows how test procedures can be used to provide worthwhile information and explains the many problems associated with their use. Durability of Concrete in Cold Climates explains how concrete can be designed and produced to be durable in cold environments, through careful selection of materials, mixture composition and proper use of air entrainment. It is fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams and contains over 250 references to sources and other publications. The main topics covered are: theories of frost ction and de-icer salt scaling mechanisms; laboratory tests; influence of materials and mix characteristics; air entrainment; field performance; and frost durability of dry concretes.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015 ,
Pierre-Claude Aïtcin ... 
624 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; (August 25, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0419192700
ISBN-13: 978-0419192701

A complete review of the fast-developing topic of high performance concrete (HPC) by one of the leading researchers in the field. It covers all aspects of HPC from materials, properties and technology, to construction and testing. The book will be valuable for all concrete technologists and construction engineers wishing to take advantage of the remarkable properties of the material.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015 , ,
Timmy Siauw, Alexandre Bayen ... 
340 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (May, 2014) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0124202284 - ISBN-13: 978-0124202283 ...

Assuming no prior background in linear algebra or real analysis, An Introduction to MATLAB® Programming and Numerical Methods for Engineers enables you to develop good computational problem solving techniques through the use of numerical methods and the MATLAB® programming environment. Part One introduces fundamental programming concepts, using simple examples to put new concepts quickly into practice. Part Two covers the fundamentals of algorithms and numerical analysis at a level allowing you to quickly apply results in practical settings. Tips, warnings, and "try this" features within each chapter help the reader develop good programming practices + Chapter summaries, key terms, and functions and operators lists at the end of each chapter allow for quick access to important information  + At least three different types of end of chapter exercises - thinking, writing, and coding - let you assess your understanding and practice what you've learned.
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Friday, September 18, 2015 , ,
Hans Böhni ... 264 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (February, 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 185573768X - ISBN-13: 978-1855737686 ... 

Reinforced concrete has the potential to be very durable and capable of withstanding a variety of adverse environmental conditions. However, failures in the structures do still occur as a result of premature reinforcement corrosion. In this authoritative book the fundamental aspects of this complex process are analysed; focusing on corrosion of the reinforcing steel, and looking particularly, at new scientific and technological developments. Monitoring techniques, including the newly developed online-monitoring, are examined, as well as the numerical methods used to simulate corrosion and perform parameter studies. The influence of composition and microstructure of concrete on corrosion behaviour is explored. The second half of the book, which deals with corrosion prevention methods, starts with a discussion on stainless steels as reinforcement materials. There are comprehensive reviews of the use of surface treatments and coatings, of the application of corrosion inhibitors and of the application of electrochemical techniques. In each case the necessary scientific fundamentals are explained and practical instances of use are looked at. This is an invaluable guide for engineers, materials scientists and researchers in the field of structural concrete. Fundamental aspects of corrosion in concrete are analysed in detail  * Explores how to minimise the effects of corrosion in concrete * Invaluable guide for engineers, materials scientists and researchers in the field of structural concrete.
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    Friday, September 18, 2015 ,
    Abol Ardalan ... 221 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (October, 1999) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1566768322 - ISBN-13: 978-1566768320

    Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineering and Project Management is for engineers and others who must analyze the financial and economic ramifications of producing and sustaining capital projects. Unlike other books in the field, it offers straightforward and lucid explanations of all main formulas needed to carry out financial analyses. The math is kept simple and is fully explained, making the book accessible to non-technical personnel. Numerous sample problems are provided, and can be worked on standard spreadsheet programs, as well as using interest rate tables. The book shows how to link quantitative data to management decisions and to standard reporting forms and has been designed for practicing engineers and students alike. Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineering and Project Management is a "must have" for graduate students in engineering management departments; graduate and undergraduates taking courses in project management, engineering economics, and engineering finance. Practicing engineers will find this book THE handy reference for any project involving financial analyses.
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    Friday, September 18, 2015 , ,
    Louise Hashemi, Raymond Murphy ... 142 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (May, 2004) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521755484 - ISBN-13: 978-0521755481

    This book contains 200 varied exercises to provide students with extra practice of the grammar they have studied in English Grammar in Use Third Edition. The ideal companion to English Grammar in Use, this book includes 200 additional exercises for extra practice of all the grammar covered in the main book. These supplementary exercises, with answers, are ideal for self-study.
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    Thursday, September 17, 2015 , , ,
    Xiao-Ling Zhao ... 289 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (September, 2013) ...
    Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415468213 - ISBN-13: 978-0415468213 ...

    Repairing or strengthening failing metallic structures traditionally involves using bulky and heavy external steel plates that often pose their own problems. The plates are generally prone to corrosion and overall fatigue. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers, offers a great alternative for strengthening metallic structures, especially steel structures such as bridges, buildings, offshore platforms, pipelines, and crane structures. FRP-Strengthened Metallic Structures explores the behaviour and design of these structures, from basic concepts to design recommendations. It covers bond behaviour between FRP and steel, and describes improvement of fatigue performance, bending, compression, and bearing forces, strengthening of compression and steel tubular members, strengthening for enhanced fatigue and seismic performance, and strengthening against web crippling of steel sections. It also provides examples of performance improvement by FRP strengthening.
      *** Summarizes worldwide research on the FRP strengthening of metallic structures * Contains several topics not generally covered in existing texts * Presents comprehensive, topical references throughout the book. The book outlines the applications, existing design guidance, and special characteristics of FRP composites within the context of their use in structural strengthening. While the major focus is on steel structures, it also describes others, such as aluminium structures. This book is suitable for structural engineers, researchers, and university students interested in the FRP strengthening technique.
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      Thursday, September 17, 2015 , ,
      Gregory L. Morris, Jiahua Fan ... 848 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1st edition (May 1, 1997)
      Language: English - ISBN-10: 007043302X - ISBN-13: 978-0070433021

      All the state-of-the-art tools you need to extend water reservoir life by controlling sediment are packed into this hands-on resource. It helps you plan, design and manage both existing and proposed reservoirs and their associates watersheds. You'll learn to manage sediment for sustainable development. . .analyze suspended and deposited sediment. . .and estimate and measure erosion rates.

      Packed with clear illustrations and how-to examples, the book give you the know-how to: Master sediment transport processes in reservoirs + Apply mathematical and physical models to analyze sediment processes + Route inflowing sediment through or around reservoir storage pools + Use turbid density currents to control sedimentation + Empty and scour sediments from a reservoir by means of hydraulic flushing + And much more ...
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