October 2015

K. Venkata Reddy ...
358 pages - Publisher: BS Publications; 2nd edition (2008)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 8178001497 - ISBN-13: 978-8178001494

Contents:  Foreword. Preface. 1. Drawing instruments and accessories. 2. Lettering and dimensioning practices. 3. Scales. 4. Geometrical constructions. 5. Orthographic projections. 6. Projection of solids. 7. Development of surfaces. 8. Intersection of surfaces. 9. Isometric projection. 10. Oblique and perspective projections. 11. Conversion of Isometric views to orthographic views and vice versa. 12. Sections of solids. 13. Freehand sketching. 14. Computer Aided Design and Drawing (CADD). Worksheets. Annexure. Objective Type Questions. Answers. Model Question Papers. Salient Features Provided simple step by step explanations to motivate self study of the subject. Free hand sketching techniques are provided. Worksheets for free hand practice are provided. A new chapter on Computer Aided Design and Drawing (CADD) is added.

K. W. Chau ... 240 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (February 22, 2010) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415482542 - ISBN-13: 978-0415482547 ...

Mechanistic models are often employed to simulate processes in coastal environments. However, these predictive tools are highly specialized, involve certain assumptions and limitations, and can be manipulated only by experienced engineers who have a thorough understanding of the underlying principles. This results in significant constraints on their manipulation as well as large gaps in understanding and expectations between the developers and users of a model.

Recent advancements in soft computing technologies make it possible to integrate machine learning capabilities into numerical modelling systems in order to bridge the gaps and lessen the demands on human experts. This book reviews the state-of-the-art in conventional coastal modelling as well as in the increasingly popular integration of various artificial intelligence technologies into coastal modelling. Conventional hydrodynamic and water quality modelling techniques comprise finite difference and finite element methods. The novel algorithms and methods include knowledge-based systems, genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, and fuzzy inference systems.

Different soft computing methods contribute towards accurate and reliable prediction of coastal processes. Combining these techniques and harnessing their benefits has the potential to make extremely powerful modelling tools.

Bruce B. Velde, Alain Meunier ... 406 pages - Publisher: Springer; (September, 2008) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3540756337 - ISBN-13: 978-3540756330 ...

Of huge relevance in a number of fields, this is a survey of the different processes of soil clay mineral formation and the consequences of these processes concerning the soil ecosystem, especially plant and mineral. Two independent systems form soil materials. The first is the interaction of rocks and water, unstable minerals adjusting to surface conditions. The second is the interaction of the biosphere with clays in the upper parts of alteration profiles.

Australian Drilling Industry Training Committee Limited ... 
800 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 5th edition (April 1, 2015) 
Language: English
ASIN: B00VHPBTKC

An Invaluable Reference for Members of the Drilling Industry, from Owner–Operators to Large Contractors, and Anyone Interested In Drilling: Developed by one of the world’s leading authorities on drilling technology, the fifth edition of The Drilling Manual draws on industry expertise to provide the latest drilling methods, safety, risk management, and management practices, and protocols. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and techniques, this edition thoroughly updates the fourth edition and introduces entirely new topics. It includes new coverage on occupational health and safety, adds new sections on coal seam gas, sonic and coil tube drilling, sonic drilling, Dutch cone probing, in hole water or mud hammer drilling, pile top drilling, types of grouting, and improved sections on drilling equipment and maintenance. New sections on drilling applications include underground blast hole drilling, coal seam gas drilling (including well control), trenchless technology and geothermal drilling. It contains heavily illustrated chapters that clearly convey the material.

This manual incorporates forward-thinking technology and details good industry practice for the following sectors of the drilling industry: Blast Hole + Environmental + Foundation/Construction + Geotechnical + Geothermal + Mineral Exploration + Mineral Production and Development + Oil and Gas: On-shore + Seismic + Trenchless Technology + Water Well

The Drilling Manual, Fifth Edition provides you with the most thorough information about the "what," "how," and "why" of drilling. An ideal resource for drilling personnel, hydrologists, environmental engineers, and scientists interested in subsurface conditions, it covers drilling machinery, methods, applications, management, safety, geology, and other related issues.

Neil Phelps, Colin H. Simmons ... 
140 pages - Publisher: BSI Standards; (May 30, 2009)
ISBN-10: 0580626733 - ISBN-13: 978-0580626739

This book has been produced as a companion to BS 8888, Technical product specification - Specification, which is the definitive standard for technical product realisation. It offers straightforward guidance, together with pictorial representations, to all practitioners of technical product specification, providing the necessary tools to enable engineers engaged in design specification, manufacturing, and verification with the essential basic information required for specifying a product or component. As BS 8888 is being increasingly adopted in major sectors, particularly in defence contracts, so the need to use BS 8888 becomes more pressing. This publication presents up-to-date information on the technical drawing aspects of BS 8888, in a manner similar to the presentation in the old BS 308, and will help users trained in BS 308 to adapt to the new standards. It includes comprehensive sections extracted from and referenced to international standards relating to linear, geometric and surface texture dimensioning and tolerancing, together with the practice of welding symbology, limits and fits, and thread data. It also includes an illustrated index to all standards referenced in BS 8888.

John Hemsley ... 608 pages- Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January 1, 2000)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0444593780 - ISBN-13: 978-0727727657

This book examines alternative design procedures for plain and piled raft foundations. Chapters are written by leading consultants and contractors from around the world who draw on their extensive experience in the UK and overseas.

It explores the broad assumptions that are made in the analysis of soil - structure interaction, together with the associated calculation methods. In particular, the book contains extensive references to recent work on the subject, and gives many examples of project applications covering a wide range of structural forms and ground conditions.

G. R. Liu ... 792 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (October, 2009) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1420082094 - ISBN-13: 978-1420082098 ...

Reflecting the significant advances made in the field since the publication of its predecessor, Meshfree Methods: Moving Beyond the Finite Element Method, Second Edition systematically covers the most widely used meshfree methods. With 70% new material, this edition addresses important new developments, especially on essential theoretical issues.

New to the Second Edition: Much more details on fundamental concepts and important theories for numerical methods. Discussions on special properties of meshfree methods, including stability, convergence, accurate, efficiency, and bound property. More detailed discussion on error estimation and adaptive analysis using meshfree methods. Developments on combined meshfree/finite element method (FEM) models. Comparison studies using meshfree and FEM. Drawing on the author’s own research, this book provides a single-source guide to meshfree techniques and theories that can effectively handle a variety of complex engineering problems. It analyzes how the methods work, explains how to use and develop the methods, and explores the problems associated with meshfree methods.

G. R. Liu, Y. T. Gu ... 480 pages - Publisher: Springer; (July, 2005) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1402032285 - ISBN-13: 978-1402032288 ...

The finite difference method (FDM) hasbeen used tosolve differential equation systems for centuries. The FDM works well for problems of simple geometry and was widely used before the invention of the much more efficient, robust finite element method (FEM). FEM is now widely used in handling problems with complex geometry. Currently, we are using and developing even more powerful numerical techniques aiming to obtain more accurate approximate solutions in a more convenient manner for even more complex systems. The meshfree or meshless method is one such phenomenal development in the past decade, and is the subject of this book. There are many MFree methods proposed so far for different applications. Currently, three monographs on MFree methods have been published. Mesh Free Methods, Moving Beyond the Finite Element Method d by GR Liu (2002) provides a systematic discussion on basic theories, fundamentals for MFree methods, especially on MFree weak-form methods. It provides a comprehensive record of well-known MFree methods and the wide coverage of applications of MFree methods to problems of solids mechanics (solids, beams, plates, shells, etc.) as well as fluid mechanics. The Meshless Local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) Method d by Atluri and Shen (2002) provides detailed discussions of the meshfree local Petrov-Galerkin (MLPG) method and itsvariations. Formulations and applications of MLPG are well addressed in their book.

Keith M. Wolhuter ... 626 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (April, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415521726 - ISBN-13: 978-0415521727 ...

Explore the Art and Science of Geometric Design: The Geometric Design of Roads Handbook covers the design of the visible elements of the road―its horizontal and vertical alignments, the cross-section, intersections, and interchanges. Good practice allows the smooth and safe flow of traffic as well as easy maintenance. Geometric design is covered in depth. The book also addresses the underpinning disciplines of statistics, traffic flow theory, economic and utility analysis, systems analysis, hydraulics and drainage, capacity analysis, coordinate calculation, environmental issues, and public transport.

Background Material for the Practicing Designer: A key principle is recognizing what the driver wishes to do rather than what the vehicle can do. The book takes a human factors approach to design, drawing on the concept of the "self-explaining road." It also emphasizes the need for consistency of design and shows how this can be quantified, and sets out the issues of the design domain context, the extended design domain concept, and the design exception. The book is not simply an engineering manual, but properly explores context-sensitive design. Discover and Develop Real-World Solutions: Changes in geometric design over the last few years have been dramatic and far-reaching and this is the first book to draw these together into a practical guide which presents a proper and overriding philosophy of design for road and highway designers, and students.

This text: Covers the basics of geometric design + Explores key aspects of multimodal design + Addresses drainage and environmental issues  + Reviews practical standards, procedures, and guidelines  + Provides additional references for further reading. A practical guide for graduate students taking geometric design, traffic operations/capacity analysis, and public transport, the Geometric Design of Roads Handbook introduces a novel approach that addresses the human aspect in the design process and incorporates relevant concepts that can help readers create and implement safe and efficient designs.

Nazih K. Shammas, Lawrence K. Wang ... 
832 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (May, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470390980 - ISBN-13: 978-0470390986 ...

Details the design and process of water supply systems, tracing the progression from source to sink * Organized and logical flow, tracing the connections in the water-supply system from the water's source to its eventual use * Emphasized coverage of water supply infrastructure and the design of water treatment processes * Inclusion of fundamentals and practical examples so as to connect theory with the realities of design * Provision of useful reference for practicing engineers who require a more in-depth coverage, higher level students studying drinking water systems as well as students in preparation for the FE/PE examinations * Inclusion of examples and homework questions in both SI and US units

Krishan Kaul ... 
704 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (May 25, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415469074
ISBN-13: 978-0415469074 

Because of their complexity and scale, metro structures capture all the essential aspects of a cut-and-cover structure, and so are given primary focus in this book. The design of a metro construction is outlined coherently and in detail; and the reader is shown how to apply this design process equally well to other, relatively simple, cut-and-cover structures.

Geotechnical and structural engineering principles are combined with both design and construction practice to make this book a unique guide for engineers.

John D. Holmes ... 
450 pages
Publisher: CRC Press; 3rd edition (January 27, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1482229196
ISBN-13: 978-1482229196

Wind forces from various types of extreme wind events continue to generate ever-increasing damage to buildings and other structures. Wind Loading of Structures, Third Edition fills an important gap as an information source for practicing and academic engineers alike, explaining the principles of wind loads on structures, including the relevant aspects of meteorology, bluff-body aerodynamics, probability and statistics, and structural dynamics.

Written in Line with International Standards: Among the unique features of the book are its broad view of the major international codes and standards, and information on the extreme wind climates of a large number of countries of the world. It is directed towards practicing (particularly structural) engineers, and academics and graduate students.

The main changes from the earlier editions are:
  • Discussion of potential global warming effects on extreme events
  • More discussion of tornados and tornado-generated damage
  • A rational approach to gust durations for structural design
  • Expanded considerations of wind-induced fatigue damage
  • Consideration of aeolian vibrations of suspended transmission lines
  • Expansion of the sections on the cross-wind response of tall slender structures
  • Simplified approaches to wind loads on "porous" industrial, mining, and oil/gas structures
  • A more general discussion of formats in wind codes and standards
Not dedicated to a specific code or standard, Wind Loading of Structures, Third Edition highlights the general format and procedures related to all major codes and standards, addresses structures of various types, and presents you with topics not typically covered in traditional texts such as internal pressures, fatigue damage by wind forces, and equivalent static wind load distributions.

David A. Fanella, Javeed A. Munshi ... 185 pages - Publisher: Portland Cement Assn.; 1st edition (January, 1998) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0893121959 - ISBN-13: 978-0893121952 ...

Special emphasis is given to the detailing requirements for a variety of structural componenets in regions of low, moderate, and high seismic risk. The detailed design of three reinforced concrete buildings in high seismic zones utilizing the various structural systems recognized in the 1997 UBC is illustrated. All three buildings are analyzed and designed for the combined effects of gravity, seismic, and wind loads.... Description: Comprehend the basic considerations involved in earthquake-resistant design. Included are the seismic design provisions and detailing requirements for structures located in regions of low, moderate, and high seismic activity. This publication outlines the basic considerations involved in earthquake-resistant design according to the provisions of the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC). Included is a comprehensive description of the seismic design provisions contained in the 1997 UBC, as well as a chapter devoted to seismic detailing requirements for structures located in regions of low, moderate, and high seismic activity. Comparisons between the requirements of the 1997 UBC and the 1994 UBC are also given. Presented are the designs of a special moment-resisting frame system, a building frame system, and a dual system for combined gravity, earthquake, and wind forces. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 1.1 Scope 1.2 Major Changes in Earthquake Design Requirements 1.3 Major Changes in Concrete Related Provisions 1.4 References 2. Seismic Design Loads 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Load Combinations 2.3 Criteria Selection 2.4 Minimum Design Lateral Forces and Related Effects 2.5 Detailed System Design Requirements 2.6 References 3. Detailing Requirements 3.1 Introduction 3.2 General Requirements 3.3 Members Subjected to Bending 3.4 Members Subjected to Bending and Axial Load 3.5 Shearwalls 3.6 Diaphragms 3.7 Joints of Frames 3.8 Development Lengths 3.9 Shear Strength Requirements 3.10 Two-Way Slab Without Beams 3.11 Frame Members Not Proportioned to Resist Forces Induced by Earthquake Motions 3.12 References 4. Beam-Column Frame 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Design Data 4.3 Seismic Load Analysis 4.4 Wind Load Analysis 4.5 Gravity Load Analysis 4.6 Design for Combined Load Effects 4.7 References 5. Building Frame System 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Design Data 5.3 Seismic Load Analysis 5.4 Wind Load Analysis and much more...

Jiping Bai ... 
928 pages
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (October 14, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0857094181
ISBN-13: 978-0857094186

Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become essential materials for the building of new structures and for the repair of existing infrastructure. Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications provides an overview of different advanced FRP composites and the use of these materials in a variety of application areas.

Part one introduces materials used in the creation of advanced FRP composites including polyester, vinylester and epoxy resins. Part two goes on to explore the processing and fabrication of advanced FRP composites and includes chapters on prepreg processing and filament winding processes. Part three highlights properties of advanced FRP composites and explores how performance can be managed and tested. Applications of advanced FRP composites, including bridge engineering, pipe rehabilitation in the oil and gas industry and sustainable energy production, are discussed in part four.

With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications is a technical resource for researchers and engineers using advanced FRP composites, as well as professionals requiring an understanding of the production and properties of advanced FRP composites, and academics interested in this field.
  • Provides an overview of different advanced FRP composites and the use of these materials in a variety of application areas
  • Introduces materials used in the creation of advanced FRP composites including polyester, vinylester and epoxy resins
  • Explores the processing and fabrication of advanced FRP composites and includes chapters on prepreg processing and filament winding processes.

C. R. Calladine ...
328 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 2nd edition (September 15, 2000)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1898563705 - ISBN-13: 978-1898563709

This book focuses on the plastic property of materials, and the way in which structures made of such material behave under load. It is intended for civil, mechanical, electro-mechanical, marine, and aeronautical engineers for under-graduate or post-graduate courses or research, and professionals in industry. Professor Calladine, from long experience in teaching, research and industry, here delivers a readable and authoritative account of theory and applications. He presents the classical "perfect plasticity material" as a model of irreversible mechanical behaviour, using this perfect plasticity property to analyse a range of continuum structural problems and metal-forming processes relevant to engineering practice.

S. Rajasekaran ... 896 pages- Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (June 13, 2009)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1845695186 - ISBN-13: 978-1845695187

Given the risk of earthquakes in many countries, knowing how structural dynamics can be applied to earthquake engineering of structures, both in theory and practice, is a vital aspect of improving the safety of buildings and structures. It can also reduce the number of deaths and injuries and the amount of property damage.

The book begins by discussing free vibration of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems, both damped and undamped, and forced vibration (harmonic force) of SDOF systems. Response to periodic dynamic loadings and impulse loads are also discussed, as are two degrees of freedom linear system response methods and free vibration of multiple degrees of freedom. Further chapters cover time history response by natural mode superposition, numerical solution methods for natural frequencies and mode shapes and differential quadrature, transformation and Finite Element methods for vibration problems. Other topics such as earthquake ground motion, response spectra and earthquake analysis of linear systems are discussed.

Structural dynamics of earthquake engineering: theory and application using Mathematica and Matlab provides civil and structural engineers and students with an understanding of the dynamic response of structures to earthquakes and the common analysis techniques employed to evaluate these responses. Worked examples in Mathematica and Matlab are given.
    Explains the dynamic response of structures to earthquakes including periodic dynamic loadings and impulse loads + Examines common analysis techniques such as natural mode superposition, the finite element method and numerical solutions + Investigates this important topic in terms of both theory and practise with the inclusion of practical exercise and diagrams.

      Ahmed A. Shabana ... 340 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (December, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1107016029 - ISBN-13: 978-1107016026 ...

      This updated text presents the theory of continuum mechanics using computational methods. The text covers a broad range of topics including general problems of large rotation and large deformations and the development and limitations of finite element formulations in solving such problems. Dr. Shabana introduces theories on motion kinematics, strain, forces, and stresses, and goes on to discuss linear and nonlinear constitutive equations, including viscoelastic and plastic constitutive models. General nonlinear continuum mechanics theory is used to develop small and large finite element formulations which correctly describe rigid body motion for use in engineering applications. This second edition features a new chapter that focuses on computational geometry and finite element analysis. This book is ideal for graduate and undergraduate students, professionals, and researchers who are interested in continuum mechanics.

      John W. Rudnicki ... 218 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (November, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118479912 - ISBN-13: 978-1118479919 ...

      A concise introductory course text on continuum mechanics Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics focuses on the fundamentals of the subject and provides the background for formulation of numerical methods for large deformations and a wide range of material behaviours. It aims to provide the foundations for further study, not just of these subjects, but also the formulations for much more complex material behaviour and their implementation computationally. This book is divided into 5 parts, covering mathematical preliminaries, stress, motion and deformation, balance of mass, momentum and energy, and ideal constitutive relations and is a suitable textbook for introductory graduate courses for students in mechanical and civil engineering, as well as those studying material science, geology and geophysics and biomechanics. * A concise introductory course text on continuum mechanics * Covers the fundamentals of continuum mechanics * Uses modern tensor notation * Contains problems and accompanied by a companion website hosting solutions * Suitable as a textbook for introductory graduate courses for students in mechanical and civil engineering.

      Jüri Sutt ... 
      168 pages
      Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (July 25, 2011)
      Language: English
      ISBN-10: 047065824X
      ISBN-13: 978-0470658246

      This construction client's manual is written in the form of a list of activities. It supports owners in the role of client by helping them make choices during the project development process. This increases control over cost, quality and duration at each stage. Activities within each main stage of the project development (preparation stage; procurement; design; preparation for construction; construction itself; handover; implementation) are divided into phases, each requiring separate decision-making. The phase begins with a list of direct previous decisions and continues with a list of executors, the goal of the present phase and a list of activities to be performed. And each phase ends with a list of expected results and a list of activities that these results release for action in the next phase. The sequence of these seven stages can be altered to help building owners manage risk by choosing and combining the timing of these stages. The tasks involved in project preparation, described in the first chapter are for example, often left by the owner for the designers to solve - or sometimes even the contractors. The decisions relating to the choice of procurement schemes, described in the second chapter, can be made either at the preparation stage of project development, as part of the prioritisation of aims, or at the time of choosing the designer, or at the stage of choosing construction contractors. Manual of Construction Project Management - for owners & clients is for prospective owners who either operate as clients themselves, or who use the services of professional construction management companies. The aim is to help both owners and their construction partners understand what to expect from each other. The manual describes activities at the level of detail required to choose the management task or method to make the decision. It is not bound to regulations of any specific country and a detailed glossary makes it an indispensable worldwide reference.

      Noureddine Atalla, Franck Sgard ... 470 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (April 17, 2015)
      Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466592877 - ISBN-13: 978-1466592872

      Effectively Construct Integral Formulations Suitable for Numerical Implementation: Finite Element and Boundary Methods in Structural Acoustics and Vibration provides a unique and in-depth presentation of the finite element method (FEM) and the boundary element method (BEM) in structural acoustics and vibrations. It illustrates the principles using a logical and progressive methodology which leads to a thorough understanding of their physical and mathematical principles and their implementation to solve a wide range of problems in structural acoustics and vibration.

      Addresses Typical Acoustics, Electrodynamics, and Poroelasticity Problems: It is written for final-year undergraduate and graduate students, and also for engineers and scientists in research and practice who want to understand the principles and use of the FEM and the BEM in structural acoustics and vibrations. It is also useful for researchers and software engineers developing FEM/BEM tools in structural acoustics and vibration.


      This text:Reviews current computational methods in acoustics and vibrations with an emphasis on their frequency domains of applications, limitations, and advantagesPresents the basic equations governing linear acoustics, vibrations, and poroelasticity + Introduces the fundamental concepts of the FEM and the BEM in acoustics + Covers direct, indirect, and variational formulations in depth and their implementation and use are illustrated using various acoustic radiation and scattering problems + Addresses the exterior coupled structural–acoustics problem and presents several practical examples to demonstrate the use of coupled FEM/BEM tools, and more.
        Finite Element and Boundary Methods in Structural Acoustics and Vibration utilizes authors with extensive experience in developing FEM- and BEM-based formulations and codes and can assist you in effectively solving structural acoustics and vibration problems. The content and methodology have been thoroughly class tested with graduate students at University of Sherbrooke for over ten years.

        Geosolve GWALL v3.02, SLOPE v12.04, WALLAP v6.05 [Size: 15 MB] ... GWALL (Gravity and Cantilever Wall Analysis Program) analyses a wide range of retaining wall problems including gravity walls and cantilever walls with a base.

        SLOPE is a program for analysing the stability of slopes. The program is also applicable to earth pressure and bearing capacity problems. Optional facilities are available for the analysis and design of reinforced soil.

        WALLAP is a program for analysing the stability of cantilevered and propped retaining walls. WALLAP is suitable for the analysis of both temporary works, such as sheet pile walls, and permanent works such as reinforced concrete diaphragm walls and contiguous bored pile walls.

        J. N. Reddy ...
        470 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (July, 2013) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1107025435 - ISBN-13: 978-1107025431 ...

        This best-selling textbook presents the concepts of continuum mechanics in a simple yet rigorous manner. The book introduces the invariant form as well as the component form of the basic equations and their applications to problems in elasticity, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, and offers a brief introduction to linear viscoelasticity. The book is ideal for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students looking to gain a strong background in the basic principles common to all major engineering fields, and for those who will pursue further work in fluid dynamics, elasticity, plates and shells, viscoelasticity, plasticity, and interdisciplinary areas such as geomechanics, biomechanics, mechanobiology, and nanoscience. The book features derivations of the basic equations of mechanics in invariant (vector and tensor) form and specification of the governing equations to various coordinate systems, and numerous illustrative examples, chapter summaries, and exercise problems. This second edition includes additional explanations, examples, and problems.

        Muneo Hori ... 340 pages - Publisher: Imperial College Press; (February, 2006) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1860946216 - ISBN-13: 978-1860946219 ...

        This book introduces new research topics in earthquake engineering through the application of computational mechanics and computer science. The topics covered discuss the evaluation of earthquake hazards such as strong ground motion and faulting through applying advanced numerical analysis methods, useful for estimating earthquake disasters. These methods, based on recent progress in solid continuum mechanics and computational mechanics, are summarized comprehensively for graduate students and researchers in earthquake engineering. The coverage includes stochastic modeling as well as several advanced computational earthquake engineering topics.

        G. Thomas Mase, Ronald E. Smelser, George E. Mase ...
        398 pages
        Publisher: CRC Press; 3rd edition (July 28, 2009)
        Language: English
        ISBN-10: 1420085387
        ISBN-13: 978-1420085389

        Continuum Mechanics for Engineers, Third Edition provides engineering students with a complete, concise, and accessible introduction to advanced engineering mechanics. The impetus for this latest edition was the need to suitably combine the introduction of continuum mechanics, linear and nonlinear elasticity, and viscoelasticity for a graduate-level course sequence. An outgrowth of course notes and problems used to teach these subjects, the third edition of this bestselling text explores the basic concepts behind these topics and demonstrates their application in engineering practice.

        Presents Material Consistent with Modern Literature: A new rearranged and expanded chapter on elasticity more completely covers Saint-Venant’s solutions. Subsections on extension, torsion, pure bending and flexure present an excellent foundation for posing and solving basic elasticity problems. The authors’ presentation enables continuum mechanics to be applied to biological materials, in light of their current importance. They have also altered the book’s notation―a common struggle for many students―to better align it with modern continuum mechanics literature. This book addresses students’ need to understand the sophisticated simulation programs that use nonlinear kinematics and various constitutive relationships. It includes an introduction to problem solution using MATLAB®, emphasizing this language’s value in enabling users to stay focused on fundamentals.

        This book provides information that is useful in emerging engineering areas, such as micro-mechanics and biomechanics. With an abundance of worked examples and chapter problems, it carefully explains necessary mathematics as required and presents numerous illustrations, giving students and practicing professionals an excellent self-study guide to enhance their skills. Through a mastery of this volume’s contents and additional rigorous finite element training, they will develop the mechanics foundation necessary to skillfully use modern, advanced design tools.

        Ehab Ellobody, Ran Feng, Ben Young ... 218 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition (October, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0124165613 - ISBN-13: 978-0124165618 ...

        Traditionally, engineers have used laboratory testing to investigate the behavior of metal structures and systems. These numerical models must be carefully developed, calibrated and validated against the available physical test results. They are commonly complex and very expensive. From concept to assembly, Finite Element Analysis and Design of Metal Structures provides civil and structural engineers with the concepts and procedures needed to build accurate numerical models without using expensive laboratory testing methods. Professionals and researchers will find Finite Element Analysis and Design of Metal Structures a valuable guide to finite elements in terms of its applications. Presents design examples for metal tubular connections - Simplified review for general steps of finite element analysis - Commonly used linear and nonlinear analyses in finite element modeling - Realistic examples of concepts and procedures for Finite Element Analysis and Design.

        Daniel S. H. Lo ... 672 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (November, 2014) ... 
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 041569048X - ISBN-13: 978-0415690485 ...

        Finite Element Mesh Generation provides a concise and comprehensive guide to the application of finite element mesh generation over 2D domains, curved surfaces, and 3D space. Organised according to the geometry and dimension of the problem domains, it develops from the basic meshing algorithms to the most advanced schemes to deal with problems with specific requirements such as boundary conformity, adaptive and anisotropic elements, shape qualities, and mesh optimization. It sets out the fundamentals of popular techniques, including: Delaunay triangulation + Advancing-front (ADF) approach + Quadtree/Octree techniques + Refinement and optimization-based strategies. From the geometrical and the topological aspects and their associated operations and inter-relationships, each approach is vividly described and illustrated with examples. Beyond the algorithms, the book also explores the practice of using metric tensor and surface curvatures for generating anisotropic meshes on parametric space. It presents results from research including 3D anisotropic meshing, mesh generation over unbounded domains, meshing by means of intersection, re-meshing by Delaunay-ADF approach, mesh refinement and optimization, generation of hexahedral meshes, and large scale and parallel meshing, along with innovative unpublished meshing methods. The author provides illustrations of major meshing algorithms, pseudo codes, and programming codes in C++ or FORTRAN. Geared toward research centers, universities, and engineering companies, Finite Element Mesh Generation describes mesh generation methods and fundamental techniques, and also serves as a valuable reference for laymen and experts alike.

        Tarek I. Zohdi ...
        108 pages
        Publisher: Springer; (August 13, 2014)
        Language: English
        ISBN-10: 3319090356
        ISBN-13: 978-3319090351

        The purpose of this primer is to provide the basics of the Finite Element Method, primarily illustrated through a classical model problem, linearized elasticity.

        The topics covered are:
        (1) Weighted residual methods and Galerkin approximations,
        (2) A model problem for one-dimensional linear elastostatics,
        (3) Weak formulations in one dimension,
        (4) Minimum principles in one dimension,
        (5) Error estimation in one dimension,
        (5) Construction of Finite Element basis functions in one dimension,
        (6) Gaussian Quadrature,
        (7) Iterative solvers and element by element data structures,
        (8) A model problem for three-dimensional linear elastostatics,
        (9) Weak formulations in three dimensions,
        (10) Basic rules for element construction in three-dimensions,
        (11) Assembly of the system and solution schemes,
        (12) Assembly of the system and solution schemes,
        (13) An introduction to time-dependent problems and
        (14) A brief introduction to rapid computation based on domain decomposition and basic parallel processing.

        Weimin Han, Daya Reddy ... 
        424 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (November 16, 2012)
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1461459397 - ISBN-13: 978-1461459392

        This book focuses on the theoretical aspects of small strain theory of elastoplasticity with hardening assumptions. It provides a comprehensive and unified treatment of the mathematical theory and numerical analysis. It is divided into three parts, with the first part providing a detailed introduction to plasticity, the second part covering the mathematical analysis of the elasticity problem, and the third part devoted to error analysis of various semi-discrete and fully discrete approximations for variational formulations of the elastoplasticity. This revised and expanded edition includes material on single-crystal and strain-gradient plasticity. In addition, the entire book has been revised to make it more accessible to readers who are actively involved in computations but less so in numerical analysis. Reviews of earlier edition: “The authors have written an excellent book which can be recommended for specialists in plasticity who wish to know more about the mathematical theory, as well as those with a background in the mathematical sciences who seek a self-contained account of the mechanics and mathematics of plasticity theory.” (ZAMM, 2002) “In summary, the book represents an impressive comprehensive overview of the mathematical approach to the theory and numerics of plasticity. Scientists as well as lecturers and graduate students will find the book very useful as a reference for research or for preparing courses in this field.” (Technische Mechanik) "The book is professionally written and will be a useful reference to researchers and students interested in mathematical and numerical problems of plasticity. It represents a major contribution in the area of continuum mechanics and numerical analysis." (Math Reviews).

        A. J. Baker ... 288 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (October, 2012) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 1119940508 - ISBN-13: 978-1119940500 ...

        Approaches computational engineering sciences from the perspective of engineering applications Uniting theory with hands-on computer practice, this book gives readers a firm appreciation of the error mechanisms and control that underlie discrete approximation implementations in the engineering sciences. Key features: * Illustrative examples include heat conduction, structural mechanics, mechanical vibrations, heat transfer with convection and radiation, fluid mechanics and heat and mass transport * Takes a cross-discipline continuum mechanics viewpoint * Includes Matlab toolbox and .m data files on a companion website, immediately enabling hands-on computing in all covered disciplines * Website also features eight topical lectures from the author's own academic courses It provides a holistic view of the topic from covering the different engineering problems that can be solved using finite element to how each particular method can be implemented on a computer. Computational aspects of the method are provided on a companion website facilitating engineering implementation in an easy way.

        William F. Hosford ... 276 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (July, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1107037557 - ISBN-13: 978-1107037557 ...

        This book is ideal for those involved in designing sheet metal forming processes. Knowledge of plasticity is essential for the computer simulation of metal forming processes, and understanding the advances in plasticity theory is key to formulating sound analyses. In this book, William Hosford makes the subjects simple by avoiding notations used by specialists in mechanics. R. Hill's authoritative book, Mathematical Theory of Plasticity (1950), presented a comprehensive treatment of continuum plasticity theory up to that time; although much of the treatment in this book covers the same ground, it focuses on more practical topics. Hosford has also included recent developments in continuum theory, including a newer treatment of anisotropy that has resulted from calculations of yielding based on crystallography, analysis of the role of defects, and forming limit diagrams. This text also puts a much greater emphasis on deformation mechanisms, and includes chapters on slip and dislocation theory and twinning.

        Weimin Han, B. Daya Reddy ... 
        384 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (April 23, 1999)
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0387987045 - ISBN-13: 978-038798704

        Focussing on theoretical aspects of the small-strain theory of hardening elastoplasticity, this monograph provides a comprehensive and unified treatment of the mathematical theory and numerical analysis, exploiting in particular the great advantages gained by placing the theory in a convex analytic context. Divided into three parts, the first part of the text provides a detailed introduction to plasticity, in which the mechanics of elastoplastic behaviour is emphasised, while the second part is taken up with mathematical analysis of the elastoplasticity problem. The third part is devoted to error analysis of various semi-discrete and fully discrete approximations for variational formulations of the elastoplasticity.

        George Simitses, Dewey H. Hodges ... 
        480 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition (January 3, 2006)
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0750678755 - ISBN-13: 978-0750678759

        The ability of a structural assembly to carry loads and forces determines how stable it will be over time. Viewing structural assemblages as comprising columns, beams, arches, rings, and plates, this book will introduce the student to both a classical and advanced understanding of the mechanical behavior of such structural systems under load and how modeling the resulting strains can predict the overall future performance-the stability-of that structure. While covering traditional beam theory, the book is more focused on elastica theory in keeping with modern approaches. This text will be an expanded and updated version a similar, previously published book, but with pedagogical improvements and updated analytical methods.

        This engineering textbook will provide a focused treatment on the study of how structures behave and perform when under stress loading, including plastic deformation and buckling. All advanced engineering students studying engineering mechanics, structural analysis and design, fatigue and failure, and other related subjects need to have this knowledge, and this book will provide it in a thorough and coherent fashion. Written by two of the world’s leading engineering professors in this subject area, the pedagogy has been classroom-tested over many years and should find a receptive readership among both students and instructors.

        * An understandable introduction to the theory of structural stability, useful for a wide variety of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, civil and aerospace engineering * Covers both static and dynamic loads, for both conservative and nonconservative systems * Emphasizes elastic behavior under loads, including vertical buckling, torsional buckling and nonlinear affects of structural system buckling and stability * Case examples to illustrate real-world applications of Stability Theory.

        Jean-Paul Kurtz ...
        1515 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2004 edition (September 14, 2004)
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0306483173 - ISBN-13: 978-0306483172

        I am pleased to present a work which marks a milestone in the history of public works and, more precisely, in that of permanent structures―a comprehensive dictionary of Civil Engineering terms. Since the beginning of time, Man has always tried to find a means to clear the obstacles which nature erected to displace him. With the first tree trunk thrown across a river, man sought to improve the crossing structure. After the invention of the wheel, and to satisfy his thirst for conquest (Roman ways), and comfort (aqueducts), man built bridges that became a preremptory necessity to move quickly. Thus, Man started to build wooden and masonry works. With the passing centuries, the builders became masters in the art of building masonry works. Then came the Industrial Revolution and the advent of the steel (1864), which was closely followed by the invention of the reinforced concrete (1855). The need for railways and improving the road network inspired great works of crossing such as viaducts and tunnels. The boom of the railway network and the development of the car required the construction of an increasing number of new structures. This phenomenon continues today with hundreds of structures built each year throughout the world.

        George B. Thomas Jr., Maurice D. Weir, Joel R. Hass ...
        1200 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 13rd edition (October 18, 2013)
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0321884078 - ISBN-13: 978-0321884077

        This text is designed for a three-semester or four-quarter calculus course (math, engineering, and science majors): Thomas’ Calculus: Early Transcendentals, Thirteenth Edition, introduces readers to the intrinsic beauty of calculus and the power of its applications. For more than half a century, this text has been revered for its clear and precise explanations, thoughtfully chosen examples, superior figures, and time-tested exercise sets. With this new edition, the exercises were refined, updated, and expanded—always with the goal of developing technical competence while furthering readers’ appreciation of the subject. Co-authors Hass and Weir have made it their passion to improve the text in keeping with the shifts in both the preparation and ambitions of today's learners.

        Stefan Fränzle, Bernd Markert, Simone Wünschmann ...
        433 pages
        Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1st edition (March 26, 2012)
        Language: English
        ISBN-10: 3527329811
        ISBN-13: 978-3527329816


        Building on the first principles of environmental chemistry, engineering, and ecology, this volume fills the need for an advanced textbook introducing the modern, integrated environmental management approach, with a view towards long-term sustainability and within the framework of international regulations. As such, it presents the classic technologies alongside innovative ones that are just now coming into widespread use, such as photochemical technologies and carbon dioxide sequestration. Numerous case studies from the fields of air, water and soil engineering describe real-life solutions to problems in pollution prevention and remediation, as an aid to practicing professional skills. With its tabulated data, comprehensive list of further reading, and a glossary of terms, this book doubles as a reference for environmental engineers and consultants.

        Wai-Fah Chen, Charles Scawthorn ...
        1512 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (September, 2002) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0849300681 - ISBN-13: 978-0849300684 ...


        Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena - they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the impact of these effects on foundations, buildings, structures, the infrastructure, and even their social and economic impact.

        The Earthquake Engineering Handbook is a comprehensive resource that covers the spectrum of topics relevant to designing for and mitigating earthquakes. In it, international experts present engineering practices, research, and developments in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim countries. The emphasis is on professional applications, with discussion ranging from basic dynamics and geoscience to new technologies intended to avoid rather than resist the forces of earthquakes. Covering both traditional and innovative practices, the Earthquake Engineering Handbook is the first professional reference that brings together all of earthquake engineering's many facets. Formulas, tables, and illustrations give immediate answers to questions arising in practice, and summaries of the essential elements of each topic paint a global picture from which readers can develop understanding and the ability to think beyond the results presented.

        Mackenzie L. Davis ... 1296 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; (April, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071713840 - ISBN-13: 978-0071713849.

        An In-Depth Guide to Water and Wastewater EngineeringThis authoritative volume offers comprehensive coverage of the design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities. The book addresses water treatment in detail, following the flow of water through the unit processes and coagulation, flocculation, softening, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and residuals management. Each stage of wastewater treatment--preliminary, secondary, and tertiary--is examined along with residuals management. Water and Wastewater Engineering contains more than 100 example problems, 500 end-of-chapter problems, and 300 illustrations. Safety issues and operation and maintenance procedures are also discussed in this definitive resource.

        Coverage includes: Intake structures and wells + Chemical handling and storage + Coagulation and flocculation + Lime-soda and ion exchange softening + Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration + Sedimentation + Granular and membrane filtration + Disinfection and fluoridation + Removal of specific constituents + Drinking water plant residuals management, process selection, and integration + Storage and distribution systems + Wastewater collection and treatment design considerations + Sanitary sewer design + Headworks and preliminary treatment + Primary treatment + Wastewater microbiology + Secondary treatment by suspended and attached growth biological processes + Secondary settling, disinfection, and postaeration + Tertiary treatment + Wastewater plant residuals management + Clean water plant process selection and integration.


        P. Aarne Vesilind, Susan M. Morgan, Lauren G. Heine ...
        624 pages - Publisher: CL Engineering; 3rd edition (May 19, 2009)
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0495295833 - ISBN-13: 978-0495295839

        This text presents a balanced treatment of environmental engineering by combining engineering concepts with the importance of environmental ethics. This third edition highlights sustainable development and emphasizes the need for engineers to become even more environmentally responsible during this time of increasing awareness of environmental concerns. The authors challenge students with problems that require not only a technical solution but a thorough consideration of its ethical ramifications. The text also provides comprehensive exposure to all types of environmental problems, including ecosystem dynamics, wastewater treatment, and air pollution control.

        Clifford Spiegelman, Eun Sug Park, Laurence R. Rilett ... 384 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 1st edition (October, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1439800235 - ISBN-13: 978-1439800232 ...

        By discussing statistical concepts in the context of transportation planning and operations, Transportation Statistics and Microsimulation provides the necessary background for making informed transportation-related decisions. It explains the why behind standard methods and uses real-world transportation examples and problems to illustrate key concepts. The Tools and Methods to Solve Transportation Problems: Classroom-tested at Texas A&M University, the text covers the statistical techniques most frequently employed by transportation and pavement professionals. To familiarize readers with the underlying theory and equations, it contains problems that can be solved using statistical software. The authors encourage the use of SAS’s JMP package, which enables users to interactively explore and visualize data. Students can buy their own copy of JMP at a reduced price via a postcard in the book. Practical Examples Show How the Methods Are Used in Action: Drawing on the authors’ extensive application of statistical techniques in transportation research and teaching, this textbook explicitly defines the underlying assumptions of the techniques and shows how they are used in practice. It presents terms from both a statistical and a transportation perspective, making conversations between transportation professionals and statisticians smoother and more productive.

        Petros P. Xanthakos, Lee W. Abramson, Donald A. Bruce ... 
        936 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1st edition (May 19, 1994)
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471552313 - ISBN-13: 978-0471552314

        A comprehensive compilation concerned with a variety of modern methods being used worldwide to improve soil and rock conditions supporting new and remedial construction. Ground water lowering and drainage techniques, soil compaction, excavation support methods, permeation and jet grouting are among the many topics discussed. More than 100 tables and 650 figures illustrate the text.

        E. Nonveiller ... 
        260 pages
        Publisher: Elsevier Science (May 1, 1989)
        Language: English
        ISBN-10: 0444565205
        ISBN-13: 978-0444565204

        Grouting is a construction process by means of which the highly erratic permeability and deformability of foundation rock and soil are homogenized. The main parameter governing the design and construction of grouting works is the permeability of the rock or soil, which is established by means of field permeability tests. This book assembles information on rock and soil grouting from various sources, together with the author's personal experience on several grouting projects. Some aspects of permeability testing of rock and soils are elaborated, and the use of theoretical ground water percolation studies for clarification of design options for grout curtains are presented. The results achieved by grouting are presented and analysed on examples of constructed grouting works (curtains, tunnels, foundations, lifting of structures). Particulars of the performance of the permeability tests and their evaluation are studied in some detail, since they can very much distort the results obtained, and thus lead to erroneous design assumptions. Systematic grouting and adjustment of the injection process to the development of grout consumption and pressure during injection is discussed in connection with the achievement of the required permeability standard. The application of grouting to reduce the permeability and the deformability of the foundation of dams and hydrotechnical structures is presented, together with a number of illustrative examples. Characteristics of contact and consolidation grouting of dam foundations and tunnel linings are described. The possibilities and examples of rock prestressing by means of grouting are reported, and the results from several applications are discussed. Examples of lifting and levelling leaning structures by means of grouting are also reviewed. The book is illustrated by 180 drawings and 20 photographs, and a list of symbols used in the formulae, plus a glossary of specific terms use.

        Axel Rauschmayer ... 
        460 pages - Publisher: O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (March 24, 2014)
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1449365035 - ISBN-13: 978-1449365035 

        Like it or not, JavaScript is everywhere these days—from browser to server to mobile—and now you, too, need to learn the language or dive deeper than you have. This concise book guides you into and through JavaScript, written by a veteran programmer who once found himself in the same position.

        Speaking JavaScript helps you approach the language with four standalone sections. First, a quick-start guide teaches you just enough of the language to help you be productive right away. More experienced JavaScript programmers will find a complete and easy-to-read reference that covers each language feature in depth.

        Complete contents include: JavaScript quick start: Familiar with object-oriented programming? This part helps you learn JavaScript quickly and properly. JavaScript in depth: Learn details of ECMAScript 5, from syntax, variables, functions, and object-oriented programming to regular expressions and JSON with lots of examples. Pick a topic and jump in. Background: Understand JavaScript’s history and its relationship with other programming languages. Tips, tools, and libraries: Survey existing style guides, best practices, advanced techniques, module systems, package managers, build tools, and learning resources.

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