the Nest of Students

Robert W. Sarsby ... 496 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 2nd edition (July 3, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 072774187X - ISBN-13: 978-0727741875

Environmental Geotechnics, 2nd edition provides engineers with an overview of the key aspects of the environmental interface with the construction industry and discusses a variety of geotechnical topics including some basic theoretical background knowledge, investigation methods and common geotechnical problems. This new edition is fully revised and updated with all standards and regulations. It includes new coverage of geothermal energy and material on the use of natural/renewable materials in construction, e.g. timber, geosynthetics, vegetable fibres.

R. Frank, C. Bauduin, R. Driscoll, M. Kavvadas ...
216 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Ltd.; (November 2004)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731548 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731548

Designers' Guide to EN 1997-1 presents a detailed guide to the new Geotechnical Design Eurocode.As such it gives an invaluable insight into a code that, for the first time, provides a comprehensive design philosophy that is not only applicable to all forms of geotechnical problems but also shares a common philosophy with the design methodology for structures of all the commonly encountered construction materials.

Volkan Kaltakci ... 120 pages - Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing; (September 16, 2009)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3838314050 - ISBN-13: 978-3838314051

The use of piled raft foundations has significantly increased over the last few decades since taking into account the contribution of the raft to the overall bearing capacity enabled the engineers to design much more efficient piled foundations which perform as well as the conventionally designed ones with significantly lower number of piles. However, although many researchers have been studying on this subject, a user-friendly design procedure is still not available in the literature. This book, therefore, offers two different simple methods to estimate the settlements of the piled raft foundations. Utilizing the charts provided in this book, the settlement of a piled raft foundation can be obtained by simple hand calculations in the first method while it can be calculated by computerized analysis in the second one. This book should be especially useful for the geotechnical experts and/or engineers looking for a simplified method for the analysis of piled rafts and academicians who are interested in thesubject.

Slawomir Koziel, Leifur Leifsson, Xin-She Yang ... 335 pages - Publisher: Springer; (October, 2014) .... Language: English - ASIN: B00PUM0U4E by Amazon Digital Services ...

Computational complexity is a serious bottleneck for the design process in virtually any engineering area. While migration from prototyping and experimental-based design validation to verification using computer simulation models is inevitable and has a number of advantages, high computational costs of accurate, high-fidelity simulations can be a major issue that slows down the development of computer-aided design methodologies, particularly those exploiting automated design improvement procedures, e.g., numerical optimization. The continuous increase of available computational resources does not always translate into shortening of the design cycle because of the growing demand for higher accuracy and necessity to simulate larger and more complex systems. Accurate simulation of a single design of a given system may be as long as several hours, days or even weeks, which often makes design automation using conventional methods impractical or even prohibitive. Additional problems include numerical noise often present in the simulation data, possible presence of multiple locally optimum designs, as well as multiple conflicting objectives. In this edited book, various techniques that can alleviate solving computationally expensive engineering design problems are presented. One of the most promising approaches is the use of fast replacement models, so-called surrogates, that reliably represent the expensive, simulation-based model of the system/device of interest but they are much cheaper and analytically tractable. Here, a group of international experts summarize recent developments in the area and demonstrate applications in various disciplines of engineering and science. The main purpose of the work is to provide the basic concepts and formulations of the surrogate-based modeling and optimization paradigm, as well as discuss relevant modeling techniques, optimization algorithms and design procedures. Therefore, this book should be useful to researchers and engineers from any discipline where computationally heavy simulations are used on daily basis in the design process.

Roger Johnson ... 264 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 2nd edition (December, 2011) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 072774173X - ISBN-13: 978-0727741738 ...

Recent earthquakes in many countries of the world have confirmed the potential for very large seismic events that until now were not forecast. The level of disturbance and destruction of highways and bridges as well as life, suffered during these dominant earthquakes were far greater than structural engineers and their associated design codes had predicted. One important lesson that has been learnt is that it is vital that bridges, which connect major transportation routes, must continue to function after an earthquake. . In the quest of this realization, new technologies and design efforts by engineers have resulted in the development of seismic protection systems, which include Shock Transmission Unit (STU) together with various seismic isolation and energy mitigation devices. In the only book to provide independent, non-proprietary information on the design and application of STUs, the author offers information on a wide range of different applications, including new and existing highway and railway bridges, as well as non-bridge structures such as nuclear power plants. Illustrated case studies included throughout, Shock Transmission Units in Bridge Engineering is written by a proven expert in STUs and the only world authority on the subject.

John Morton, Haig Gulvanessian ... 160 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; (March, 2011)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731556 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731555

A detailed guide to Eurocode 6 Design of Masonry Structures: Part 1-1 Common rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures, dealing with the various sections in EN1996-1-1: 1 General Introduction and Terminology - 2 Basis of design - 3 Materials - 4 Durability - 5 Structural analysis - 6 Ultimate Limit State - 7 Serviceability Limit State - 8 Detailing - 9 Execution.

A valuable insight is given into the code that addresses unreinforced masonry and reinforced masonry where the reinforcement is added to provide ductility, strength or improve serviceability and provides the structural rules for designing a composite material comprising masonry units and mortar.

This book complements the Eurocode standard by explaining the areas where change has overtaken the traditional approach used in the previous British Standard. Includes UK National Annex for EN 1996-1-1.

J. Porteous, P. Ross ... 176 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; (April 26, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731629 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731623

This series of "Designers' Guides to the Eurocodes" provides comprehensive guidance in the form of design aids, indications for the most convenient design procedures and worked examples. The books also include background information to aid the designer in understanding the reasoning behind and the objectives of the codes. All of the individual guides work in conjunction with the "Designers' Guide to EN 1990 Eurocode: Basis of Structural Design". The part of Eurocode 5 covered by this guide, EN 1995-1, addresses the common rules and rules for buildings, including structural fire design. This Designers' Guide looks specifically at timber buildings, including full explanation and commentary on the code with examples, and direction to the National Annex documents.

Ratan Tatiya ... 336 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January 1, 2005)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727733400 - ISBN-13: 978-0727733405

Surface excavations include benching, trenching, channelling, pitting, demolishing, road construction and constructions related to Civil and Construction Projects. Techniques to create a network of vertical, inclined and horizontal openings (Drifting, Raising and Sinking) that is required while constructing caverns for different purposes such as repository, oil storage, power generation and recreation facilities for general public have also been included.

Haig Gulvanessian, Jean-Armand Calgaro, Milan Holicky ...
248 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 2nd edition (March, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727741713 - ISBN-13: 978-0727741714 ...

Eurocode 4 describes the principles and requirements for safety, serviceability and durability of composite steel and concrete structures. This guide provides the user with guidance on the interpretation and use of Part 1.1: General rules and rules for buildings of EN 1994, with flow charts and worked examples. The new edition reflects the publication of the National Annexes and supporting material for the many Parts of ENs 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993 to which EC4 refers, since the 1st edition of the Guide was written. There is also new material from research and the work of BSI Committee B/525/4 and CENs Maintenance Group for Eurocode 4 (Professor Johnson is a member of both).

S. Denton ... 496 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 1st edition (April 11, 2011)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727741500 - ISBN-13: 978-0727741509

Providing definitive, essential and practical information on the implementation of the Eurocodes for bridge design in the UK, this book is essential reading for bridge owners, managers, designers, consultants, contractors, local or central government engineers, academics, and software developers, that is anyone interested or involved in the design, build, maintenance or ownership of bridges.

D. Corme, G. Mays, P. Smith ... 
356 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; 2nd revised edition (January, 2009) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0824707184 - ISBN-13: 978-0727735218 ...

Blast effects on buildings, second edition provides the latest practical guidance on designing buildings to optimise their resilience to blast loading. Focused specifically on the design of commercial buildings, it is an indispensable guide to help engineers reduce the risks posed to building occupants and businesses from terrorist and other explosions.

Jacek M. Czaplicki ... 288 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (January 17, 2014)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466560460 - ISBN-13: 978-1466560468

Jack R. Benjamin, C. Allin Cornell ... 704 pages - Publisher: Dover Publications; Reprint edition (July, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0486780724 - ISBN-13: 978-0486780726 ...

Designed as a primary text for civil engineering courses, as a supplementary text for courses in other areas, or for self-study by practicing engineers, this text covers the development of decision theory and the applications of probability within the field. Extensive use of examples and illustrations helps readers develop an in-depth appreciation for the theory's applications, which include strength of materials, soil mechanics, construction planning, and water-resource design. A focus on fundamentals includes such subjects as Bayesian statistical decision theory, subjective probability, and utility theory. This makes the material accessible to engineers trained in classical statistics and also provides a brief elementary introduction to probability. The coverage also addresses in detail the methods for analyzing engineering economic decisions in the face of uncertainty. An Appendix of tables makes this volume particularly useful as a reference text.

Jay L. Devore ... 792 pages - Publisher: Cengage Learning; 9th edition (January, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1305251806 - ISBN-13: 978-1305251809 ...

Put statistical theories into practice with PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERING AND THE SCIENCES, 9th Edition. Always a market favorite, this calculus-based book offers a comprehensive introduction to probability and statistics while demonstrating how to apply concepts, models, and methodologies in today's engineering and scientific workplaces. Jay Devore, an award-winning professor and internationally recognized author and statistician, stresses lively examples and engineering activities to drive home the numbers without exhaustive mathematical development and derivations. Many examples, practice problems, sample tests, and simulations based on real data and issues help you build a more intuitive connection to the material. A proven and accurate book, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERING AND THE SCIENCES, 9th Edition also includes graphics and screen shots from SAS, MINITAB, and Java™ Applets to give you a solid perspective of statistics in action.

Thomas J. Quirk ... 248 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (November 16, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319235540 - ISBN-13: 978-3319235547 ...

Raymond Chiong ... 516 pages - Publisher: Springer; (December 8, 2010)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3642101305 - ISBN-13: 978-3642101304

Nature-Inspired Algorithms have been gaining much popularity in recent years due to the fact that many real-world optimisation problems have become increasingly large, complex and dynamic. The size and complexity of the problems nowadays require the development of methods and solutions whose efficiency is measured by their ability to find acceptable results within a reasonable amount of time, rather than an ability to guarantee the optimal solution. This volume 'Nature-Inspired Algorithms for Optimisation' is a collection of the latest state-of-the-art algorithms and important studies for tackling various kinds of optimisation problems. It comprises 18 chapters, including two introductory chapters which address the fundamental issues that have made optimisation problems difficult to solve and explain the rationale for seeking inspiration from nature. The contributions stand out through their novelty and clarity of the algorithmic descriptions and analyses, and lead the way to interesting and varied new applications.

Xin-She Yang ... 300 pages - Publisher: Elsevier; 1st edition (March, 2014) ... 
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0124167438 - ISBN-13: 978-0124167438 ...

Lyesse Laloui ... 192 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; (August 22, 2014)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 072776053X - ISBN-13: 978-0727760531

The seventeenth Géotechnique Symposium in Print took place at the Institution of Civil Engineers on 3 June 2013 and sought to address the new challenges that are emerging from the interactions between multi-physical phenomena. These proceedings bring together the international research presented at the symposium and published across two issues Géotechnique and as well as additional subsequent research published in the journal. This title examines: experimental analysis and constitutive modelling of the bio- and chemo-mechanical behaviour of geomaterials; effects of changes in the pore water chemistry on soil and rock behaviour; interactions between geometrical scales of diverse biological, chemical, physical and mechanical processes; case studies of chemical and biological soil modifications; and applications of bio- and chemo-mechanical models in emerging technologies.

Chris Binnie, Martin Kimber ... 
272 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 5th Revised edition (September 27, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727758160 - ISBN-13: 978-0727758163

This accessible introduction and practical guide to water treatment focuses on the issues of most interest to practising engineers, summarising the key issues and criteria in short and accessible sections, with additional theory to explain and support the treatment processes considered. Basic Water Treatment is an essential resource for water engineers at all levels - a textbook for students, a handbook for young engineers or chemists, and an indispensable guide full of practical information for the established practitioner. Fully revised and extensively updated by two of the world's leading experts in the field, taking into account current UK, EU, and USA water-quality standards and treatment technologies. This fifth edition of a best-selling text provides comprehensive contemporary practical guidance and remains the definitive reference for all those involved in water-treatment systems.

Howard Robinson ... 128 pages - Publisher: Smithers Rapra Press; (April 22, 2008)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1859575072 - ISBN-13: 978-1859575079

Modifiers have been used to improve the performance of asphalt/aggregate mixtures for building roads for over the past hundred years and during that time the industry has evolved into a sophisticated sector that is heavily regulated by national and European standards.

The modifiers used take many different forms: polymers, latex, and many chemical additives. Determining how modifiers actually affect the performance of a mixture and establishing construction quality control procedures for these modifiers can be extremely difficult. In the past these difficulties have caused many specifying agencies to avoid the use of mixture modifiers when they could be of benefit to the performance of the road.

This review explores the type of polymers used in asphalt, why they are used, where they are used in terms of applications and the benefits they offer to industry and the road user. In particular, the reader will understand how polymers can be used to enhance the functionality of asphalt, that is to overcome deterioration mechanisms by enhancing asphalt stiffness or flexibility, or by making it more resistant to deformation (rutting) caused by traffic.

This review of polymers in asphalt is supported by an indexed section containing several hundred key references and abstracts selected from the Polymer Library. It is aimed at anyone who has an interest in polymers and their highway applications.

Oliver C. Mullins, Eric Y. Sheu ... 
438 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1998 edition (December 31, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1489916172 - ISBN-13: 978-1489916174

The investigative assault upon the enigmatic asphaltenes has recently resulted in sig­ nificant advances in many varied disciplines. Taken individually, each discipline exposes certain facets of asphaltenes, but each, alone, can never reveal asphaltenes from all van­ tages. Even seemingly narrowly focused issues such as the molecular structures of asphal­ tenes, or the colloidal structures of asphaltenes require a confluence of many lines of investigation to yield an understanding which differs from truth by diminishing uncer­ tainty. An holistic treatment of the asphaltenes is a powerful approach to evolve further their understanding. For example, examination of asphaltenes at the highest resolution yields molecular structure. A slight increase in scale probes asphaltene colloidal structure. Weaving together asphaltene studies performed at different length scales results in a fabric which envelops an encompassing vision of asphaltenes. At the same time, the interfaces of these hierarchical studies provide additional constraints on imagination, more than investi­ gations at individual length scales alone. These considerations shaped the timing, format, and the content of our book. The editors are very appreciative of the diligence and hard work manifest in each of the contributed chapters herein. We thank the contributing authors for making this project a success

Dennis G. Zill, Warren S. Wright ... 
1004 pages - Publisher: Jones&Bartlett Learning; 5th edition (October, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1449691722 - ISBN-13: 978-1449691721 ...

Modern and comprehensive, the new Fifth Edition of Zill's Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Fifth Edition provides an in depth overview of the many mathematical topics required for students planning a career in engineering or the sciences. A key strength of this best-selling text is Zill's emphasis on differential equations as mathematical models, discussing the constructs and pitfalls of each. The Fifth Edition is a full compendium of topics that are most often covered in the Engineering Mathematics course or courses, and is extremely flexible, to meet the unique needs of various course offerings ranging from ordinary differential equations to vector calculus. The new edition offers a reorganized project section to add clarity to course material and new content has been added throughout, including new discussions on: Autonomous Des and Direction Fields; Translation Property, Bessel Functions, LU-Factorization, Da Vinci's apparatus for determining speed and more. The Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture, Fourth Edition was recently awarded a "Textbook Excellence Award" (“Texty”) from the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA) the only association devoted solely to serving textbook and academic authors since 1987 (www.TAAonline.net). The "Textbook Excellence Award" recognizes works for their excellence in the areas of content, presentation, appeal, and teachability. This is the third Texty award for Null and Lobur. They also won for their Second and Third Editions of this text. New and Key Features of the Fifth Edition: - Eight all-new contributed applied project problems spread throughout the text, including an in-depth discussion of the mathematics and history of the Paris Guns of World War I - An all-new section on the LU-factorization of a matrix - Updated examples throughout - Revisions and reorganization throughout the text to improve clarity and flow - An expanded discussion of spherical Bessel functions - All-new boundary-value problems added to the chapters on partial differential equations - Two new chapters, Probability and Statistics, are available online - Projects, formerly found at the beginning of the text, are now included within the appropriate chapters. - The Student Companion Website, included with every new copy, includes a wealth of study aids, learning tools, projects, and essays to enhance student learning - Instructor materials include: complete instructor solutions manual, PowerPoint Image Bank, and Test Bank.

Y. Richard Kim ... 460 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (September 22, 2007)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Language: English - ASIN: B001EB5H7A

An Expert Guide to Developing More-Durable and Cost-Effective Asphalt Pavements: Written by distinguished experts from countries around the world, Modeling of Asphalt Concrete presents in-depth coverage of the current materials, methods, and models used for asphalt pavements.
Included is state-of-the-art information on fundamental material properties and mechanisms affecting the performance of asphalt concrete, new rheological testing and analysis techniques, constitutive models, and performance prediction methodologies for asphalt concrete and asphalt pavements. Emphasis is placed on the modeling of asphalt mixes for specific geographic/climatic requirements.

In light of America's crumbling infrastructure and our heavy usage of asphalt as a paving material, this timely reference is essential for the development of more-durable and cost-effective asphalt materials for both new construction and rehabilitation.

Harness the Latest Breakthroughs in Asphalt Concrete Technology: Asphalt Rheology • Constitutive Models • Stiffness Characterization • Models for Low-Temperature Cracking • Models for Fatigue Cracking and Moisture Damage • Models for Rutting and Aging.

David Rothery ... 384 pages - Publisher: Teach Yourself; 1st edition (February 16, 2016)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 147360155X - ISBN-13: 978-1473601550

Mostafa M. Soliman ... 411 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (June 23, 2010)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1439815550 - ISBN-13: 978-1439815557

The natural scarcity of water in arid and semiarid regions, aggravated by man-made factors, makes it difficult to achieve a reliable water resources supply. Communities in these areas pay the price for thousands of years of water manipulation. Presenting important insight into the complexities of arid region hydrology, Engineering Hydrology of Arid and Semi-Arid Regions explores the key components for formulating and implementing integrated management approaches in catchment (wadi) systems.

The book introduces the engineering hydrology of arid and semi-arid regions, covering meteorological processes and hydrology. The author discusses precipitation and precipitation losses, catchment characteristics, and runoff estimation methods. He also examines streamflow measurements and hydrographs, flood routing, and groundwater hydrology, including the basic equations of groundwater flow and analytic solutions describing flow aquifers, pumping tests, and salt water intrusion. Building on this foundation, the book then delineates sediment yield in watersheds and streams and the design of hydraulic structures for protection and management of water resources systems. It includes case studies, conversion tables, and modeling software.

During the last two decades, research efforts and networking have enhanced the state of knowledge about arid and semi-arid areas, especially watershed and catchment systems. Pulling this information together into a comprehensive resource, this book provides a better understanding of wadi hydrology, capacity-building processes, water education and training, and institutional development. This understanding can then be used to select the appropriate tools to support water management and optimize the sustainable use of water resources.

Constantine Pozrikidis ... 1296 pages - Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press; 2nd edition (September, 2011) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0199752079 - ISBN-13: 978-0199752072 ... 

This book discusses the fundamental principles and equations governing the motion of incompressible Newtonian fluids, and simultaneously introduces analytical and numerical methods for solving a broad range of pertinent problems. Topics include an in-depth discussion of kinematics, elements of differential geometry of lines and surfaces, vortex dynamics, properties and computation of interfacial shapes in hydrostatics, exact solutions, flow at low Reynolds numbers, interfacial flows, hydrodynamic stability, boundary-layer analysis, vortex motion, boundary-integral methods for potential and Stokes flow, principles of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and finite-difference methods for Navier-Stokes flow. The discourse includes classical and original topics, as well as derivations accompanied by solved and unsolved problems that illustrate the theoretical results and explain the implementation of the numerical methods. Appendices provide a wealth of information and establish the necessary mathematical and numerical framework. A unique and comprehensive synthesis of the essential aspects of the discipline, this volume serves as an ideal textbook in several graduate courses on theoretical and computational fluid dynamics, applied mathematics, and scientific computing. The material is an indispensable resource for professionals and researchers in various fields of science, chemical, mechanical, biomechanical, civil and aerospace engineering.

Prem Kythe, D. Wei ... 445 pages - Publisher: Birkhäuser; 1st edition (November, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1461264669 - ISBN-13: 978-1461264668.

Modern finite element analysis has grown into a basic mathematical tool for almost every field of engineering and the applied sciences.  This introductory textbook fills a gap in the literature, offering a concise, integrated presentation of methods, applications, software tools, and hands-on projects.  Included are numerous exercises, problems, and Mathematica/Matlab-based programming projects.  The emphasis is on interdisciplinary applications to serve a broad audience of advanced undergraduate/graduate students with different backgrounds in applied mathematics, engineering, physics/geophysics.  The work may also serve as a self-study reference for researchers and practitioners seeking a quick introduction to the subject for their research.

Although finite element courses have become more popular in the undergraduate and graduate engineering, science, and applied mathematics curricula, there are very few introductory textbooks geared toward students accustomed to using computers for everyday assignments and research. 'An Introduction to Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis' fills this gap, offering a concise, integrated presentation of methods, applications, computational software tools, and hands-on programming projects. Suitable for junior/senior undergraduate and first-year graduate courses, the book is aimed at students from a variety of disciplines: engineering, physics, geophysics, and applied mathematics. Unlike existing texts designed with specific applications to a particular field of mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, the emphasis here is on interdisciplinary applications. One- and two-dimensional linear and nonlinear initial/boundary value problems are solved using finite element, Newton's, and conjugate gradient methods.  Mathematical theory is kept to a minimum, making the text accessible to students with varied backgrounds.

Nicholas J. Higham, Mark R. Dennis, Paul Glendinning, Paul A. Martin, Fadil Santosa, Jared Tanner  ...
1016 pages - Publisher: Princeton University Press; (September 15, 2015)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0691150397 - ISBN-13: 978-0691150390

This is the most authoritative and accessible single-volume reference book on applied mathematics. Featuring numerous entries by leading experts and organized thematically, it introduces readers to applied mathematics and its uses; explains key concepts; describes important equations, laws, and functions; looks at exciting areas of research; covers modeling and simulation; explores areas of application; and more.

Modeled on the popular Princeton Companion to Mathematics, this volume is an indispensable resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in other disciplines seeking a user-friendly reference book on applied mathematics.

Features nearly 200 entries organized thematically and written by an international team of distinguished contributors + Presents the major ideas and branches of applied mathematics in a clear and accessible way + Explains important mathematical concepts, methods, equations, and applications + Introduces the language of applied mathematics and the goals of applied mathematical research + Gives a wide range of examples of mathematical modeling + Covers continuum mechanics, dynamical systems, numerical analysis, discrete and combinatorial mathematics, mathematical physics, and much more + Explores the connections between applied mathematics and other disciplines + Includes suggestions for further reading, cross-references, and a comprehensive index.

Klas Weman ... 280 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 2nd edition (November 22, 2011)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0857095102 - ISBN-13: 978-0857095107

The first edition of Welding processes handbook established itself as a standard introduction and guide to the main welding technologies and their applications. This new edition has been substantially revised and extended to reflect the latest developments.

After an initial introduction, the book first reviews gas welding before discussing the fundamentals of arc welding, including arc physics and power sources. It then discusses the range of arc welding techniques including TIG, plasma, MIG/MAG, MMA and submerged arc welding. Further chapters cover a range of other important welding technologies such as resistance and laser welding, as well as the use of welding techniques for cutting, surface cladding and hardfacing, soldering and brazing. A final group of chapters discuss more general issues such as mechanisation, safety, residual stress and distortion, welding design, costs and quality assurance, as well as the welding of steel and aluminium.

The new edition of Welding processes handbook confirms its reputation as a concise, authoritative and practical introduction to welding and its applications for both students and engineers. It is designed to meet the requirements of Module 1: Welding processes and equipment of the International Institute of Welding (IIW) guidelines for the training of welding personnel at IWE, IWT, IWS and IWP level.

This new edition has been substantially revised and extended to reflect the latest developments in the main welding technologies and their applications+ Reviews gas welding and discusses the fundamentals of arc welding, including arc physics and power sources, before covering the range of arc welding techniques, including TIG, plasma, MIG/MAG, MMA and submerged arc welding + Examines a range of important welding technologies, such as resistance and laser welding and the use of welding techniques for cutting, surface cladding and hardfacing, soldering and brazing.

Sergio Oller ... 192 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2015 edition (September, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319051938 - ISBN-13: 978-3319051932 ...

This book lays the foundation of knowledge that will allow a better understanding of nonlinear phenomena that occur in structural dynamics. This work is intended for graduate engineering students who want to expand their knowledge on the dynamic behavior of structures, specifically in the nonlinear field, by presenting the basis of dynamic balance in non‐linear behavior structures due to the material and kinematics mechanical effects. Particularly, this publication shows the solution of the equation of dynamic equilibrium for structure with nonlinear time‐independent materials (plasticity, damage and frequencies evolution), as well as those time dependent non‐linear behavior materials (viscoelasticity and viscoplasticity). The convergence conditions for the non‐linear dynamic structure solution are studied and the theoretical concepts and its programming algorithms are presented.

Paul Nowak, Peter Gilbert ... 360 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 2nd edition (January, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727741160 - ISBN-13: 978-0727741165 ...

The ICE Manual of Project Management makes a major contribution towards the improvement of knowledge and skills in civil engineering project management through providing a central reference source for project managers working on civil engineering construction projects. Offering clear and accessible guidance on how practitioners can apply the key principles and standards in practice, the IICE Manual of Project Management provides a thorough introduction to the key processes involved in civil projects. It also discusses the range of skills and techniques that project managers working in a construction context will need to employ competently in order to plan and deliver projects successfully in accordance with prevailing international standards. The manual will also be available as an online repository of concise briefing papers and case studies.

N. A. Trenter ... 276 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January 1, 2001)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727729667 - ISBN-13: 978-0727729668

Nothing can be built without some excavation and transfer of soil (or rock) from one part of a site to another and this makes earthworks the most common product of civil engineering operations. Although normally seen as major structures, such as earth fill dams or large highways or railway embankments, the majority of earthworks are connected with minor civil works and building construction. Whatever the type of work, the principles are the same. Earthworks: a guide accumulates information on topics that are essential to earthworks engineering.

Midas Design Plus 2015 v1.1 [Size: 133 MB] ... Midas Design+ is a collection of handy structural component design and detailing tools, which are easy to use and speed up the day-to-day design process. midas Design+ is developed to be simple, fast and accurate.

It caters to the design needs of the engineers for quick and efficient design of various building components such as beams, columns, stair case, steel connections, slabs, basement walls, footings etc. After obtaining the design results and the detailing, the engineers can also obtain the AUTOCAD drawings for the designed items. The user can easily perform the parametric study by easily modifying the design parameters and cross section.

midas Design+ combines the design and drawing generation for all the members be it a beam, column, slab or staircase, midas Design+ can design it based on the latest ACI code and produce the AutoCAD drawings for the same. Its simple GUI eases the process of input of loads and design parameters thus making it a perfect software for structural and peripheral design.

Kamran Iqbal ... 162 pages - Publisher: BookBoon; (2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 8740304893 - ISBN-13: 978-8740304893 ...

This book is addressed to students in the fields of engineering and technology as well as practicing engineers. It covers the fundamentals of commonly used optimization methods in engineering design. These include graphical optimization, linear and nonlinear programming, numerical optimization, and discrete optimization. The methods covered in this book include: analytical methods that are based on calculus of variations; graphical methods that are useful when minimizing functions involving a small number of variables; and iterative methods that are computer friendly, yet require a good understanding of the problem. Both linear and nonlinear methods are covered. Engineering examples have been used to build an understanding of how these methods can be applied. The material is presented roughly at senior undergraduate level. Readers are expected to have familiarity with linear algebra and multivariable calculus. Contents: Preface. Engineering Design Optimization: Introduction. Optimization Examples in Science and Engineering. Notation. Mathematical Preliminaries. Set Definitions. Function Definitions. Taylor Series Approximation. Gradient Vector and Hessian Matrix. Convex Optimization Problems. Vector and Matrix Norms. Matrix Eigenvalues and Singular Values. Quadratic Function Forms. Linear Systems of Equations. Linear Diophantine System of Equations. Condition Number and Convergence Rates. Conjugate-Gradient Method for Linear Equations. Newton’s Method for Nonlinear Equations. Graphical Optimization. Functional Minimization in One-Dimension. Graphical Optimization in Two-Dimensions. Mathematical Optimization. The Optimization Problem. Optimality criteria for the Unconstrained Problems. Optimality Criteria for the Constrained Problems. Optimality Criteria for General Optimization Problems. Postoptimality Analysis. Lagrangian Duality. Linear Programming Methods. The Standard LP Problem. The Basic Solution to the LP Problem. The Simplex Method. Postoptimality Analysis. Duality Theory for the LP Problems. Non-Simplex Methods for Solving LP Problems. Optimality Conditions for LP Problems. The Quadratic Programming Problem. The Linear Complementary Problem. Discrete Optimization. Discrete Optimization Problems. Solution Approaches to Discrete Problems. Linear Programming Problems with Integral Coefficients. Integer Programming Problems. Numerical Optimization Methods. The Iterative Method. Computer Methods for Solving the Line Search Problem. Computer Methods for Finding the Search Direction. Computer Methods for Solving the Constrained Problems. Sequential Linear Programming. Sequential Quadratic Programming. References. 

Joe Turner ... 509 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (September 14, 2008)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1402072732 - ISBN-13: 978-0071498692

Get Deep into the Field of Excavation-Planning, Practice, and Safety: Excavation Systems Planning, Design, and Safety is a thorough guide to ensuring your projects are completed correctly, safely, and cost effectively. Concisely written and presented in an easy-to-navigate format, this comprehensive guide arms you with the most current information available. New developments and trends, along with numerous design examples, illustrations, and important OSHA requirements and other legal issues, provide everything you'll need to excel in your field. Ideal for anyone involved in the trade, this indispensable resource brings you up to date on all the critical aspects of your job.

Includes: Shoring Designs Standards + Best Practices in Safety Planning + Techniques for Protecting Subsurface Utilities + Soil Classification + Soil Loading on Shoring Systems + OSHA Standards + Information on Equipment.

Excavation Systems Planning, Design, and Safety covers: Overview of Excavation Safety • Excavation Work Planning • Subsurface Installations and Outside Force Damage Protection • Soil Dynamics from an Excavation Perspective • Soil Loading for Protective System Designo Open Cut Protective Systems • Excavation Safety Systems Equipment Design and Use • Legal Issues • Understanding OSHA Excavation Safety Standardso Full Commentary on OSHA Subpart P Excavations • Glossary of Terms.

John Knapton ... 312 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January 1, 2003)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731866 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731869

Ground bearing concrete floors, industrial concrete hardstandings and concrete highway pavements have not, in the past, been perceived as a single type of structural element and their construction has taken place independently of each other. This is in spite of their obvious commonality in the areas of design, materials, geotechnical appreciation and construction.

Ground Bearing Concrete Slabs has been specifically written to break down the walls that have arisen between these three areas and focus on the issues that are common to them all.

Mustafa Tokyay ... 334 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (April, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1498716547 - ISBN-13: 978-1498716543.

Pranesh Chatterjee ... 224 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (February 2, 2015)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 148221055X - ISBN-13: 978-1482210552

Chen Houqun, Wu Shengxin,  Faning Dang ... 614 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (November, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0128036281 - ISBN-13: 978-0128036280 ...

Claudio Bernuzzi, Benedetto Cordova ... 536 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (May, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118631285 - ISBN-13: 978-1118631287 ...

Structural Steel Design to Eurocode 3 and AISC Specifications deals with the theory and practical applications of structural steel design in Europe and the USA. The book covers appropriate theoretical and background information, followed by a more design‐oriented coverage focusing on European and United States specifications and practices, allowing the reader to directly compare the approaches and results of both codes. Chapters follow a general plan, covering: ? A general section covering the relevant topics for the chapter, based on classical theory and recent research developments ? A detailed section covering design and detailing to Eurocode 3 specification ? A detailed section covering design and detailing to AISC specifications Fully worked examples are using both codes are presented. With construction companies working in increasingly international environments, engineers are more and more likely to encounter both codes. Written for design engineers and students of civil and structural engineering, this book will help both groups to become conversant with both code systems.