February 2016

G. R. Liu, S. S. Quek ...
464 pages -Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2nd edition (September 27, 2013) ... 
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0080983561 - ISBN-13: 978-0080983561 ...

Written for practicing engineers and students alike, this book emphasizes the role of finite element modeling and simulation in the engineering design process. It provides the necessary theories and techniques of the FEM in a concise and easy-to-understand format and applies the techniques to civil, mechanical, and aerospace problems. Updated throughout for current developments in FEM and FEM software, the book also includes case studies, diagrams, illustrations, and tables to help demonstrate the material.

Plentiful diagrams, illustrations and tables demonstrate the material + Covers modeling techniques that predict how components will operate and tolerate loads, stresses and strains in reality + Full set of PowerPoint presentation slides that illustrate and support the book, available on a companion website.

R. O. Davis, A. P. S. Selvadurai ... 300 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press (August 22, 2005)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521018099 - ISBN-13: 978-0521018098

Plasticity and Geomechanics presents a concise introduction to the general subject of plasticity with a particular emphasis on applications in geomechanics. Derived from the authors' own lecture notes, excessive use of mathematical methods is avoided in the main body of the text and where possible, physical interpretations are given for important concepts. This book therefore complements Elasticity and Geomechanics by the same authors and will appeal to graduate students and researchers in the fields of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and geomechanics.

Mario Paz, William Leigh ... 321 pages - Publisher: Springer; (February, 2001) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0792373081 - ISBN-13: 978-0792373087 ...

This is the first volume of a series of integrated textbooks for the analysis and design of structures. The series is projected to include a first volume in Matrix Structural Analysis to be followed by volumes in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering as well as other volumes dealing with specialized or advanced topics in the analysis and design of structures. An important objective in the preparation of these volumes is to integrate and unify the presentation using common notation, symbols and general format. Furthermore, all of these volumes will be using the same structural computer program, SAP2000, developed and maintained by Computers and Structures, Inc. , Berkeley, California.

Ann Shaffer, Patrick Carey, Roy Ageloff, S. Scott Zimmerman, Beverly B. Zimmerman ...
936 pages - Publisher: Course Technology; 1st edition (August 7, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1285167759 - ISBN-13: 978-1285167756

With proven pedagogy that emphasizes critical-thinking, problem-solving, and in-depth coverage, New Perspectives helps students develop the Microsoft Office 2013 skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. Updated with all new case-based tutorials, New Perspectives Microsoft Office 2013 continues to engage students in applying skills to real-world situations, making concepts relevant. A new Troubleshoot case problem enhances critical thinking, and a new tutorial on Managing Your Files helps students navigate Windows 8. As always, New Perspectives improves learning outcomes and transference of skills by helping students understand why what they're learning is important.

W. J. Stronge, T. X. Yu ... 279 pages - Publisher: Springer-Verlag; (September 1993)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0387198156 - ISBN-13: 978-0387198156

Our topic is irreversible or plastic deformation of structural elements composed of relatively thin ductile materials. These deformations are commonly used in sheet metal forming operations to produce lightweight parts of any particular shape. In another context, this type of plastic deformation is described as impact damage in the case of structural components involved in collision. Here we are concerned with mechanics of both static and dynamic deformation processes. The purpose is to use typical material properties and structural characteristics to calculate the deformation for certain types of load; in particular to find the final deflection and shape of the deformed structure and to illustrate how the development of this final shape depends on the constitutive model used to represent the material behavior. The major issue to be addressed is which structural and constitutive properties are important for calculating response to either static or brief but intense dynamic loads. Furthermore, how do the results of various constitutive models compare with observed behavior.

Tony Fry, Anne-Marie Willis, Lisa Norton ...272 pages - Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic; (March, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0857854801 - ISBN-13: 978-0857854803 ...

Steel has, over centuries, played a crucial role in shaping our material, and in particular, urban landscapes. This books undertakes a cultural and ecological history of the material, examining the relationship between steel and design at a micro and macro level – in terms of both what it has been used to design and how it has functioned as a 'world-making force'. The research for the book is informed by diverse sources including industry journals, contemporary accounts and technical literature – all framed by rich, early accounts of iron and steel making from the middle ages to the opening of the industrial age, and most notably, the crucial works of Vannoccio Biringuccio, Georgius Agricola, Andrew Ure and Harry Scrivenor. In contrast, trans-cultural accounts of the history of metallurgy from eminent sinologists and cultural historians like Joseph Needham and G.E.R. Lloyd are used. Readings on the pre-history and history of science, as well as histories and philosophies technology from scholars such as Siegfried Giedion, Merritt Roe Smith, L.T.C Rolt, Robert B. Gordon inform the analysis. Social and economic history from historians such as Eric Hobsbawn, William T. Hogan and David Brody are consulted; labour process theory is also examined, particularly the influential writings of F.W. Taylor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and his contemporary critics, like David Nobel and Harry Braverman. Many other disciples also inform the account: histories of urban design and architecture, transport and military history, environmental history and geography.

Nawari O. Nawari, Michael Kuenstle ... 284 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (April, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1482240432 - ISBN-13: 978-1482240436

BIM for Structural Engineering and Architecture: Building Information Modeling: Framework for Structural Design outlines one of the most promising new developments in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). Building information modeling (BIM) is an information management and analysis technology that is changing the role of computation in the architectural and engineering industries. The innovative process constructs a database assembling all of the objects needed to build a specific structure. Instead of using a computer to produce a series of drawings that together describe the building, BIM creates a single illustration representing the building as a whole. This book highlights the BIM technology and explains how it is redefining the structural analysis and design of building structures. BIM as a Framework Enabler: This book introduces a new framework―the structure and architecture synergy framework (SAS framework)―that helps develop and enhance the understanding of the fundamental principles of architectural analysis using BIM tools. Based upon three main components: the structural melody, structural poetry, and structural analysis, along with the BIM tools as the frame enabler, this new framework allows users to explore structural design as an art while also factoring in the principles of engineering. The framework stresses the influence structure can play in form generation and in defining spatial order and composition. By highlighting the interplay between architecture and structure, the book emphasizes the conceptual behaviors of structural systems and their aesthetic implications and enables readers to thoroughly understand the art and science of whole structural system concepts.
Presents the use of BIM technology as part of a design process or framework that can lead to a more comprehensive, intelligent, and integrated building design + Places special emphasis on the application of BIM technology for exploring the intimate relationship between structural engineering and architectural design + Includes a discussion of current and emerging trends in structural engineering practice and the role of the structural engineer in building design using new BIM technologies. Building Information Modeling: Framework for Structural Design provides a thorough understanding of architectural structures and introduces a new framework that revolutionizes the way building structures are designed and constructed.

A. A. Shabana ... 350 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (December 8, 1995)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0387945245 - ISBN-13: 978-0387945248

The aim of this book is to impart a sound understanding, both physical and mathematical, of the fundamental theory of vibration and its applications. The book presents in a simple and systematic manner techniques that can easily be applied to the analysis of vibration of mechanical and structural systems. Unlike other texts on vibrations, the approach is general, based on the conservation of energy and Lagrangian dynamics, and develops specific techniques from these foundations in clearly understandable stages. Suitable for a one-semester course on vibrations, the book presents new concepts in simple terms and explains procedures for solving problems in considerable detail.

Thomas J. R. Hughes ... 704 pages - Publisher: Dover Publications; (August 16, 2000)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0486411818 - ISBN-13: 978-0486411811
 
This text is geared toward assisting engineering and physical science students in cultivating comprehensive skills in linear static and dynamic finite element methodology. Based on courses taught at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, it ranges from fundamental concepts to practical computer implementations. Additional sections touch upon the frontiers of research, making the book of potential interest to more experienced analysts and researchers working in the finite element field.

In addition to its examination of numerous standard aspects of the finite element method, the volume includes many unique components, including a comprehensive presentation and analysis of algorithms of time-dependent phenomena, plus beam, plate, and shell theories derived directly from three-dimensional elasticity theory. It also contains a systematic treatment of "weak," or variational, formulations for diverse classes of initial/boundary-value problems.

Directed toward students without in-depth mathematical training, the text incorporates introductory material on the mathematical theory of finite elements and many important mathematical results, making it an ideal primer for more advanced works on this subject.

P. M. Dixit, U. S. Dixit ... 602 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (October, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466506180 - ISBN-13: 978-1466506183.

Explores the Principles of Plasticity: Most undergraduate programs lack an undergraduate plasticity theory course, and many graduate programs in design and manufacturing lack a course on plasticity―leaving a number of engineering students without adequate information on the subject. Emphasizing stresses generated in the material and its effect, Plasticity: Fundamentals and Applications effectively addresses this need. This book fills a void by introducing the basic fundamentals of solid mechanics of deformable bodies. It provides a thorough understanding of plasticity theory, introduces the concepts of plasticity, and discusses relevant applications. Studies the Effects of Forces and Motions on Solids: The authors make a point of highlighting the importance of plastic deformation, and also discuss the concepts of elasticity (for a clear understanding of plasticity, the elasticity theory must also be understood). In addition, they present information on updated Lagrangian and Eulerian formulations for the modeling of metal forming and machining. Topics covered include: Stress + Strain + Constitutive relations + Fracture + Anisotropy + Contact problems. Plasticity: Fundamentals and Applications enables students to understand the basic fundamentals of plasticity theory, effectively use commercial finite-element (FE) software, and eventually develop their own code. It also provides suitable reference material for mechanical/civil/aerospace engineers, material processing engineers, applied mechanics researchers, mathematicians, and other industry professionals.

Stephen Wolfram ... As both a highly readable tutorial and a definitive reference for over a million Mathematica users worldwide, this book covers every aspect of Mathematica. It is an essential resource for all users of Mathematica from beginners to experts. This expanded fifth edition presents Mathematica Version 5 for the first time and is important for anyone interested in the progress of advanced computing. Included in this new edition are the following: Visual tour of key features + Practical tutorial introduction + Full descriptions of 1,200+ built-in functions + Thousands of illustrative examples + Easy-to-follow descriptive tables + Essays highlighting key concepts + Mathematica language tutorial + Guide to symbolic programming + Introduction to document-centered interfaces + Guide to the MathLink API + Notes on internal implementation + Index with 10,000+ entries.

Info-Details:  1488 pages - Publisher: Wolfram Media; 5th edition (August, 2003) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1579550223 - ISBN-13: 978-1579550226 ...

Nigel Hewson ... 408 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 2nd revised edition (June, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727741136 - ISBN-13: 978-0727741134 ...

Concrete remains the most common material for bridge construction around the world, and prestressed concrete is frequently the material of choice. Extensively illustrated throughout, this invaluable book brings together all aspects of designing prestressed concrete bridge decks into one comprehensive volume. Commonly used for bridges with spans between 25m and 450m, prestressed concrete bridges provide economic, durable and aesthetic solutions in most situations. This book clearly explains the principles behind the design and construction of prestressed concrete bridges and illustrates the interaction between the two. All the different types of deck arrangement and the construction techniques used are covered. The design aspects, along with the general analysis and design process, of the different types of deck are included with examples. Detailed descriptions of the prestressing components and systems used are also given. The second edition has been updated for the move to Eurocodes and the content expanded in areas, such as: the inspection, maintenance and demolition of prestressed concrete bridges; integral bridges; temporary works and construction requirements.

Debasish Roy, G. V. Rao ... 438 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (October, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118339622 - ISBN-13: 978-1118339626 ...

Structural dynamics is a subset of structural analysis which covers the behavior of structures subjected to dynamic loading. The subject has seen rapid growth and also change in how the basic concepts can be interpreted. For instance, the classical notions of discretizing the operator of a dynamic structural model have given way to a set-theoretic, function-space based framework, which is more conducive to implementation with a computer. This modern perspective, as adopted in this book, is also helpful in putting together the various tools and ideas in a more integrated style. 

Elements of Structural Dynamics: A New Perspective is devoted to covering the basic concepts in linear structural dynamics, whilst emphasizing their mathematical moorings and the associated computational aspects that make their implementation in software possible. Key features: Employs a novel ‘top down’ approach to structural dynamics. + Contains an insightful treatment of the  computational aspects, including the finite element method, that translate into numerical solutions of the dynamic equations of motion. + Consistently touches upon the modern mathematical basis for the theories and approximations involved. Elements of Structural Dynamics: A New Perspective is a holistic treatise on structural dynamics and is an ideal textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil engineering departments. This book also forms a useful reference for researchers and engineers in industry.

Solomon Tesfamariam, K. Goda ... 912 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (May 14, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0857092685 - ISBN-13: 978-0857092687

Earthquakes represent a major risk to buildings, bridges and other civil infrastructure systems, causing catastrophic loss to modern society. Handbook of seismic risk analysis and management of civil infrastructure systems reviews the state of the art in the seismic risk analysis and management of civil infrastructure systems.

Part one reviews research in the quantification of uncertainties in ground motion and seismic hazard assessment. Part twi discusses methodologies in seismic risk analysis and management, whilst parts three and four cover the application of seismic risk assessment to buildings, bridges, pipelines and other civil infrastructure systems. Part five also discusses methods for quantifying dependency between different infrastructure systems. The final part of the book considers ways of assessing financial and other losses from earthquake damage as well as setting insurance rates.

Handbook of seismic risk analysis and management of civil infrastructure systems is an invaluable guide for professionals requiring understanding of the impact of earthquakes on buildings and lifelines, and the seismic risk assessment and management of buildings, bridges and transportation. It also provides a comprehensive overview of seismic risk analysis for researchers and engineers within these fields.

This important handbook reviews the wealth of recent research in the area of seismic hazard analysis in modern earthquake design code provisions and practices. + Examines research into the analysis of ground motion and seismic hazard assessment, seismic risk hazard methodologies + Addresses the assessment of seismic risks to buildings, bridges, water supply systems and other aspects of civil infrastructure

Jeffrey Ger, Franklin Y. Cheng ... 400 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (August, 2011) ... Language: English - ASIN: B008ID4250 by Amazon Digital Services ...

Nonlinear static monotonic (pushover) analysis has become a common practice in performance-based bridge seismic design. The popularity of pushover analysis is due to its ability to identify the failure modes and the design limit states of bridge piers and to provide the progressive collapse sequence of damaged bridges when subjected to major earthquakes. Seismic Design Aids for Nonlinear Pushover Analysis of Reinforced Concrete and Steel Bridges fills the need for a complete reference on pushover analysis for practicing engineers. This technical reference covers the pushover analysis of reinforced concrete and steel bridges with confined and unconfined concrete column members of either circular or rectangular cross sections as well as steel members of standard shapes. It provides step-by-step procedures for pushover analysis with various nonlinear member stiffness formulations, including: Finite segment–finite string (FSFS) + Finite segment–moment curvature (FSMC) + Axial load–moment interaction (PM) + Constant moment ratio (CMR) + Plastic hinge length (PHL) . Ranging from the simplest to the most sophisticated, the methods are suitable for engineers with varying levels of experience in nonlinear structural analysis. The authors also provide a downloadable computer program, INSTRUCT (INelastic STRUCTural Analysis of Reinforced-Concrete and Steel Structures), that allows readers to perform their own pushover analyses. Numerous real-world examples demonstrate the accuracy of analytical prediction by comparing numerical results with full- or large-scale test results. A useful reference for researchers and engineers working in structural engineering, this book also offers an organized collection of nonlinear pushover analysis applications for students.

Gajanan M. Sabnis ... 336 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (October, 2011) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1439812969 - ISBN-13: 978-1439812969 ...

With superior fire resistance, strength, and a long service life, concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. A sustainable material, concrete is also easily and affordably reused and rehabilitated. The first book to provide an overview of sustainability and concrete, Green Building with Concrete: Sustainable Design and Construction surveys the material’s history in the green building movement and presents state-of-the-art methodologies and best practices. From the manufacturing of cement to the rehabilitation of concrete, this comprehensive book explains how concrete can be used for sustainable design and construction. It offers insight into new technological and social developments guiding the introduction of green buildings and examines the attributes that concrete has to offer the green building movement. The text also highlights research on economic analysis—particularly life cycle costing—to provide a full picture of the economic benefits of concrete. Expert contributors from around the world offer diverse viewpoints on global sustainability.

Topics covered include: Principles of sustainable design + Benefits of concrete’s thermal mass + Mitigation of urban heat island effects + Surface runoff and the application of pervious concrete for sidewalks and parking areas + Reduction of construction waste + Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) standards. Emphasizing environmental impact and occupational and consumer health and safety, this book explains how to make the most of concrete in sustainable design. Written for university and concrete industry continuing education courses, it also serves as a reference for building owners and industry professionals who recognize the value of green building.

Svetlana Brzev, John Pao ... 
743 pages - Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions; 1st edition (June 23, 2011)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0558303420 - ISBN-13: 978-0558303426

This book covers the design of main reinforced concrete structural members in accordance with the limit states design method, and is based on the new CSA Standard A23.3-04 Design of Concrete Structures. The load provisions are consistent with the National Building Code of Canada 2005.

The material in this book is presented in the logical order in which structural design would be performed in practice. The book takes a non-calculus based, practical approach to the analysis and design of reinforced concrete members, rather than a high-level theoretical approach.  The authors use modern analysis and design procedures that are consistent with good design practice, teaching, research, and consulting experience related to structural design and rehabilitation of concrete and masonry structures, including buildings, municipal and industrial facilities.

John Woodward ... 136 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (May, 2005) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415286468 - ISBN-13: 978-0415286466 ...

The study of the solid part of the earth on which structures are built is an essential part of the training of a civil engineer. Geotechnical processes such as drilling, pumping and injection techniques enhance the viability of many construction processes by improving ground conditions.

Highlighting the ground investigation necessary for the process, the likely improvement in strength of treated ground and testing methods An Introduction to Geotechnical Processes covers the elements of ground treatment and improvement, from the control of groundwater, drilling and grouting to ground anchors and electro-chemical hardening.

Paul Holscher, Frits A. van Tol ... 
200 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (December 1, 2008)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415482976 - ISBN-13: 978-0415482974

To obtain data about the stiffness and bearing capacity of a foundation pile, the Rapid Load Test could be an effective and economic alternative for a static load test. In order to judge this, the influence of rate effects in clay and pore water pressures in sand should first be understood. This book presents the latest developments in the research that is carried out to unravel these effects. It contains current contributions by world wide leading academics. Moreover the editors summarize the empirical field data and discuss advanced centrifuge modeling. This indispensable information source on the progress in Rapid Load Testing is intended for researchers and professionals working on the load testing of foundation piles.

Michael Raupach, Till Büttner ... 
292 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (May 2, 2014)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 146655746X - ISBN-13: 978-1466557468

The Construction Sector Is Increasingly Focused On Repair: As concrete structures are maintained longer for both environmental and financial reasons, the diagnosis, design, and selection of products, and repair work all depend on the individual condition of the buildings and require specialist knowledge from everyone involved. Concrete Repair to EN 1504: Diagnosis, Design, Principles and Practice provides relevant background and practical guidance on concrete repair. This book is based on the new European Standard EN 1504, which is used as the actual basis for concrete repair works, in Europe and beyond.

Offers a Systematic and Thorough Approach: It includes both practice and theory, and provides an ideal basis for understanding and designing repair works. It addresses building materials, deterioration mechanisms, diagnosis, load-bearing capacity and safety, repair principles and methods, repair materials, execution of repair works, quality control, inspections, monitoring, and maintenance and building management systems right through to building regulations and standards. It also covers deterioration mechanisms of concrete and steel reinforcement, diagnosis methods, principles of repair and protection, properties and fields of application of repair materials, as well as methods of execution, including quality control to EN 1504.
Describes the theoretical background of corrosion and diagnosis methods (which are not covered by the EN 1504 series) + Provides the systematics of principles and methods in detail + Includes dedicated comprehensions which enables the reader to quickly access the knowledge.

The text provides a complete overview and is a practical resource for owners, designers, product suppliers, testing institutes, and consulting engineers, as well as for students in civil engineering.

David Collings ... 350 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 2nd revised edition (August 22, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727758101 - ISBN-13: 978-0727758101

This book shows how to design the various forms of steel-concrete composite bridges simply, with the use of real-life illustrative examples of bridges and data from research. Steel-Concrete composite bridges are those that combine both steel and concrete elements. They are a commonly-used and economical option for modern bridge construction projects. Knowledge of both materials and the behaviour of the interface between them is required for design of steel-concrete composite bridges, and is an essential part of the engineer's knowledge set. This new edition provides a general introduction to the relevant Eurocodes and covers EC1 on loadings (particularly for bridge loads), EC2 for concrete elements, EC3 for steel (with particular reference to the material properties and buckling) and EC4 for composite action and many industry examples and case studies.

John P. Forth, Andrew J. Martin ... 
224 pages - Publisher: Whittles Publishing; 3rd edition (July 24, 2014)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466588195 - ISBN-13: 978-1466588196 

The third edition of a successful engineering text, Design of Liquid Retaining Concrete Structures clarifies the theoretical guidance given in the new suite of Eurocodes for the subject of retaining structures. The book qualifies the extensive set of guides in terms of the design of these structures and provides a clear path through the process. It still discusses structural elements individually so that expertise can be applied to any situation likely to be encountered. The modifications, such as changes to surface zones, the critical steel ratio, the maximum crack spacing (flexural and imposed strain) and edge restraint, that have been introduced into the Eurocodes are highlighted and discussed in detail.

The new suite of Eurocodes is claimed to be the most technically advanced codes in the world; the codes were developed with the intention of making them less restrictive than existing codes. The third edition reflects this philosophy by providing more theoretical background information and discussion, with specific reference to current and previous research, helping the reader to achieve a greater understanding and a wider application of the basic design guidance as the codes intended. As such the book remains a vital tool for practicing civil and structural engineers.

Cho Wing Solomon To ... 350 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (December, 2013) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118342356 - ISBN-13: 978-1118342350 ...


One of the first books to provide in-depth and systematic application of finite element methods to the field of stochastic structural dynamics: The parallel developments of the Finite Element Methods in the 1950’s and the engineering applications of stochastic processes in the 1940’s provided a combined numerical analysis tool for the studies of dynamics of structures and structural systems under random loadings. In the open literature, there are books on statistical dynamics of structures and books on structural dynamics with chapters dealing with random response analysis. However, a systematic treatment of stochastic structural dynamics applying the finite element methods seems to be lacking. Aimed at advanced and specialist levels, the author presents and illustrates direct integration methods for analyzing the statistics of the response of structures to stochastic loads. The analysis methods are based on structural models represented via the Finite Element Method. In addition to stationary linear problems the text also addresses non-stationary excitation and systems with spatially stochastic property variations. ♦ A systematic treatment of stochastic structural dynamics applying the finite element methods ♦ Highly illustrated throughout and aimed at advanced and specialist levels, it focuses on computational aspects instead of theory ♦ Emphasizes results mainly in the time domain with limited contents in the frequency domain ♦ Presents and illustrates direct integration methods for analyzing the statistics of the response of structures to stochastic loads.

Abi O. Aghayere, George F. Limbrunner ... 312 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8th edition (July, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0132859297 - ISBN-13: 978-0132859295.

Reinforced Concrete Design Eighth Edition integrates current research and literature to give readers a modern understanding of the strength and behavior of reinforced concrete members and simple reinforced concrete structural systems. It takes a fundamental, non-calculus, practice-oriented approach to the design and analysis of reinforced concrete structural members, using numerous examples and a step-by-step solution format.

This eighth edition is fully updated to conform to the American Concrete Institute’s latest Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-11), the current U.S. design standard. A new chapter discusses practical considerations and rules of thumb for designing reinforced concrete structures, including initial sizing and layout; calculation of approximate moment and shears in concrete girders; repair methods for existing structures, and a new student design project. The text also offers conceptual insights into topics such as prestressed concrete and detailing.

B. S. Massey, John Ward-Smith ... 712 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 8th edition (November, 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415362059 - ISBN-13: 978-0415362054 ...

Massey has long been a best-selling textbook. This extensively revised and updated eighth edition, like its predecessors, presents the basic principles of the mechanics of fluids in a thorough and clear manner. It provides the essential material for an honours degree course in civil or mechanical engineering, in addition to providing much relevant material for undergraduate courses in aeronautical and chemical engineering. Emphasis is given to a sound physical understanding of fluid flow and its engineering applications, rather than to mathematical techniques. Students are introduced systematically to the subject, with the text moving from the simple to the complex, and from the familiar to the unfamiliar. SI units are used throughout and there are many worked examples. The book is essentially self-contained. The opening chapter has been expanded to provide a broader introduction to fluid mechanics. New topics for this edition include basic applications of complex variable theory, the physics of tsunamis, procedures for the selection of pumps and fans, and the losses for flow through nozzles, orifice meters, perforated plates and gauzes. For lecturers, an accompanying solutions manual is available.

Dietmar Gross, Werner Hauger, Jörg Schröder, Wolfgang A. Wall, Nimal Rajapakse ... 302 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (August, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3642303188 - ISBN-13: 978-3642303180 ...

Statics is the first volume of a three-volume textbook on Engineering Mechanics. The authors, using a time-honoured straightforward and flexible approach, present the basic concepts and principles of mechanics in the clearest and simplest form possible to advanced undergraduate engineering students of various disciplines and different educational backgrounds.An important objective of this book is to develop problem solving skills in a systematic manner. Another aim of this volume is to provide engineering students as well as practising engineers with a solid foundation to help them bridge the gap between undergraduate studies on the one hand and advanced courses on mechanics and/or practical engineering problems on the other. The book contains numerous examples, along with their complete solutions. Emphasis is placed upon student participation in problem solving. The contents of the book correspond to the topics normally covered in courses on basic engineering mechanics at universities and colleges. Now in its second English edition, this material has been in use for two decades in Germany, and has benefited from many practical improvements and the authors’ teaching experience over the years. New to this edition are the extra supplementary examples available online as well as the TM-tools necessary to work with this method.

G. Lakshmi Narasaiah ... 349 pages - Publisher: BS Publications; (2008) ... Language: English - ISBN-10:  9788178001401- ISBN-13: 9788178001401.

1. Introduction. 2. Matrix operations. 3. Theory of elasticity. 4. Discrete (1 D) elements. 5. Continuum (2 D and 3 D) elements. 6. Higher order and Iso parametric elements. 7. Factors influencing solution. 8. Dynamic analysis (undamped free vibrations). 9. Steady state heat conduction. 10. Design validation and other types of analysis. 11. Computational fluid dynamics. 12. Practical analysis using a software. Objective questions. Answers. References for additional reading. Index. Finite element method popularly known as FEM has undergone a major paradigm shift from a detailed mathematical background to write tailor made computer programs to an understanding of the subject for better utilisation of available software such as ANSYS NISA ADINA PAFEC NASTRAN etc. 

The author with his rich experience has made an effort in this direction and prepared a textbook on FEM ideally suited for the undergraduates. Special features Comprehensive study material including all relevant topics. Includes matrix methods inversion eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Includes relevant portions of theory of elasticity. Case studies and practical problems for better understanding of the concepts. Brief coverage of CFD. Solved problems and objective questions for students. Examples with a commercial software (ANSYS) and validation of results for code compliance for practicing engineers.

James Stewart ... 1368 pages - Publisher: Brooks Cole; 8th edition (May 19, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1285740629 - ISBN-13: 978-1285740621 ...

Success in your calculus course starts here! James Stewart's Calculus texts are world-wide best-sellers for a reason: they are clear, accurate, and filled with relevant, real-world examples. With Calculus, Eighth Edition, Stewart conveys not only the utility of calculus to help you develop technical competence, but also gives you an appreciation for the intrinsic beauty of the subject. His patient examples and built-in learning aids will help you build your mathematical confidence and achieve your goals in the course!

James Stewart ... 
1368 pages - Publisher: Brooks Cole; 8th edition (February 4, 2015)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1285741552 - ISBN-13: 978-1285741550

Success in your calculus course starts here! James Stewart's Calculus: Early Transcendentals texts are world-wide best-sellers for a reason: they are clear, accurate, and filled with relevant, real-world examples. With Calculus: Early Transcendentals, Eighth Edition, Stewart conveys not only the utility of calculus to help you develop technical competence, but also gives you an appreciation for the intrinsic beauty of the subject. His patient examples and built-in learning aids will help you build your mathematical confidence and achieve your goals in the course.

Roberto T. Leon, Gian Andrea Rassati, Tiziano Perea, Jörg Lange  ... 
800 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (February, 2011) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784411425 - ISBN-13: 978-0784411421 ...

The sixth in a series, this proceedings contains the 63 technical papers presented at the International Conference on Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete held at the Devil's Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado, July 20 24, 2008. This book covers a wide variety of topics including composite bridges, composite slabs, shear connectors, composite columns, innovative composite structural systems, fire and seismic resistance of composite structural systems and practical applications. The papers presented in Composite Construction in Steel and Concrete VI represent the state-of-the-art in composite construction worldwide, and will be valuable to structural engineers and anyone involved with composite construction.

Tuncer Cebeci ... 
464 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 3rd edition (May 3, 2013)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0080983359 - ISBN-13: 978-0080983356 

Analysis of Turbulent Flows is written by one of the most prolific authors in the field of CFD. Professor of Aerodynamics at SUPAERO and Director of DMAE at ONERA, Professor Tuncer Cebeci calls on both his academic and industrial experience when presenting this work. Each chapter has been specifically constructed to provide a comprehensive overview of turbulent flow and its measurement. Analysis of Turbulent Flows serves as an advanced textbook for PhD candidates working in the field of CFD and is essential reading for researchers, practitioners in industry and MSc and MEng students.

The field of CFD is strongly represented by the following corporate organizations: Boeing, Airbus, Thales, United Technologies and General Electric. Government bodies and academic institutions also have a strong interest in this exciting field.
An overview of the development and application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with real applications to industry + Contains a unique section on short-cut methods - simple approaches to practical engineering problems.

M. Hanif Chaudhry ... 523 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (December, 2007) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0387301747 - ISBN-13: 978-0387301747 ... 

Open Channel Flow, 2nd edition is written for senior-level undergraduate and graduate courses on steady and unsteady open-channel flow. The book is comprised of two parts: Part I covers steady flow and Part II describes unsteady flow. The second edition features considerable emphasis on the presentation of modern methods for computer analyses; full coverage of unsteady flow; inclusion of typical computer programs; new problem sets and a complete solution manual for instructors.

Jung W. Suh, Youngmin Kim ... 258 pages - Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; 1st edition (December, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0124080804 - ISBN-13: 978-0124080805 ...

Beyond simulation and algorithm development, many developers increasingly use MATLAB even for product deployment in computationally heavy fields. This often demands that MATLAB codes run faster by leveraging the distributed parallelism of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). While MATLAB successfully provides high-level functions as a simulation tool for rapid prototyping, the underlying details and knowledge needed for utilizing GPUs make MATLAB users hesitate to step into it. Accelerating MATLAB with GPUs offers a primer on bridging this gap. Starting with the basics, setting up MATLAB for CUDA (in Windows, Linux and Mac OS X) and profiling, it then guides users through advanced topics such as CUDA libraries. The authors share their experience developing algorithms using MATLAB, C++ and GPUs for huge datasets, modifying MATLAB codes to better utilize the computational power of GPUs, and integrating them into commercial software products.  Throughout the book, they demonstrate many example codes that can be used as templates of C-MEX and CUDA codes for readers’ projects.  Download example codes from the publisher's website: http://booksite.elsevier.com/9780124080805/. It includes: Shows how to accelerate MATLAB codes through the GPU for parallel processing, with minimal hardware knowledge + Explains the related background on hardware, architecture and programming for ease of use + Provides simple worked examples of MATLAB and CUDA C codes as well as templates that can be reused in real-world projects.

Buddhi N. Hewakandamby...
145 pages - Publisher: Bookboon; (2012)
Language: English - ISBN-13: 978-87-403-0069-7

A good knowledge of Fluid mechanics is essential for Chemical, Mechanical and Civil engineers. As a result it is taught at a very early stage in degree courses on those disciplines.

A First Course in Fluid Mechanics covers the basics of the engineering fluid mechanics without delving into deeper more mathematical concepts.

Building from most basic concepts such as physical properties of fluids, it covers the topics in fluid statics and dynamics. Hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy and forces on immersed bodies are discussed under fluid statics.

Under fluid dynamics, Bernoulli’s principle is introduced. Furthermore, the nature of fluid flows is discussed in engineering context. Laminar and turbulent flows in pipes are explained in detail.

Finally hydraulic design is discussed paying attention to pump capacity calculations. This textbook is levelled at first year undergraduate students.

Kyoji Sassa, Paolo Canuti, Yueping Yin ... 
717 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2014 edition (May 22, 2014)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 331904995X - ISBN-13: 978-3319049953

This volume contains peer-reviewed papers from the Third World Landslide Forum organized by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) in June 2014. The complete collection of papers from the Forum is published in three full-color volumes and one mono-color volume. This third full-color volume contains the following:

Debris flows + Rock-slope instability and failure + Earthquake-induced landslides + Rain-induced landslides + Landslides in cultural/natural heritage sites + Urban landslides + Landslides in cold regions + Landslides in coastal and submarine environments + Natural dams and landslides in reservoirs.

Kyoji Sassa, Paolo Canuti, Yueping Yin ... 851 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2014 edition (May 20, 2014)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319050494 - ISBN-13: 978-3319050492

This volume contains peer-reviewed papers from the Third World Landslide Forum organized by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) in June 2014. The complete collection of papers from the Forum is published in three full-color volumes and one mono-color volume. This second full-color volume contains the following:

Physical modeling and material testing + Application of numerical modeling techniques to landslides + Remote sensing techniques for landslide mapping and monitoring + Hazard mapping + Monitoring, prediction, and warning of landslides + Risk assessment + Remedial measures and prevention works + Risk reduction strategy + Inventory and database.

Kyoji Sassa, Paolo Canuti, Yueping Yin ... 493 pages - Publisher: Springer; (May 16, 2014) - Language: English - ASIN: B00KDX3GEG

This volume contains peer-reviewed papers from the Third World Landslide Forum organized by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL) in June 2014. The complete collection of papers from the Forum is published in three full-color volumes and one mono-color volume.

This first full-color volume contains the following: Plenary lectures + International programme on landslides + Thematic and regional networks on landslides + Policy, legislation, and guidelines on landslides + Climate and landuse change impacts on landslides + Recognition and mechanics of landslides + General landslide studies + Student sessions, landslide teaching tools, and other side events.

C. Venkatramaiah ...
947 pages - Publisher: Wiley; Revised 3rd edition (2006)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470217308 - ISBN-13: 978-0470217306

This comprehensive treatment of geotechnical engineering utilizes the S.I. System of Units to discuss and analyze soil mechanics and foundation engineering. Part One discusses the composition of soil terminology, compressibility and consolidation of soils and other technical properties and uses of soils. Part Two covers structures, pressures, stability, bearing capacity and foundations with reference to soil mechanics. Reference is made to relevant Indian Standards as well as to MKS Units. Each chapter includes large numbers of both practice and illustrative problems and questions with answers.

James Ambrose ... 432 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 6th edition (January, 2002) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471400521 - ISBN-13: 978-0471400523 ...

Requiring little in the way of mathematic ability, but providing much information, this guide shows readers how they can understand and predict how a building and its materials will perform when exposed to a variety of external forces (mechanics). New information in this edition includes an analysis of indeterminate structures and the ultimate strength resistance of those structures. A greater emphasis is also placed on the fundamentals, providing professionals with simple concise solutions to common structural problems. Updated code and technology information is included, as are many more illustrations, and a wealth of problems and answers for self-study.

Andy H. Register ... 384 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; (May, 2007) ...Language: English - ISBN-10: 158488911X - ISBN-13: 978-1584889113 ...
A Guide to MATLAB Object-Oriented Programming is the first book to deliver broad coverage of the documented and undocumented object-oriented features of MATLAB®. Unlike the typical approach of other resources, this guide explains why each feature is important, demonstrates how each feature is used, and promotes an understanding of the interactions between features. Assuming an intermediate level of MATLAB programming knowledge, the book not only concentrates on MATLAB coding techniques but also discusses topics critical to general software development. It introduces fundamentals first before integrating these concepts into example applications. In the first section, the book discusses eight basic functions: constructor, subsref, subsasgn, display, struct, fieldnames, get, and set. Building on the previous section, it explores inheritance topics and presents the Class Wizard, a powerful MATLAB class generation tool. The final section delves into advanced strategies, including containers, static variables, and function fronts. With more than 20 years of experience designing and implementing object-oriented software, the expert author has developed an accessible and comprehensive book that aids readers in creating effective object-oriented software using MATLAB.

Ruwan Rajapakse ... 528 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition (June, 2008) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 0750687649 - ISBN-13: 978-0750687645.

Geotechnical Engineering Calculations Manual offers geotechnical, civil and structural engineers a concise, easy-to-understand approach the formulas and calculation methods used in of soil and geotechnical engineering. A one stop guide to the foundation design, pile foundation design, earth retaining structures, soil stabilization techniques and computer software, this book places calculations for almost all aspects of geotechnical engineering at your finger tips. In this book, theories is explained in a nutshell and then the calculation is presented and solved in an illustrated, step-by-step fashion. All calculations are provided in both fps and SI units. The manual includes topics such as shallow foundations, deep foundations, earth retaining structures, rock mechanics and tunnelling. In this book, the author's done all the heavy number-crunching for you, so you get instant, ready-to-apply data on activities such as: hard ground tunnelling, soft ground tunnelling, reinforced earth retaining walls, geotechnical aspects of wetland mitigation and geotechnical aspects of landfill design.

* * * Easy-to-understand approach the formulas and calculations + Covers calculations for foundation,earthworks and/or pavement subgrades + Provides common codes for working with computer software +  All calculations are provided in both US and SI units.

Ferdinand Beer, Jr. E. Russell Johnston, David F. Mazurek, Phillip J. Cornwell, E. R. Eisenberg ... 1376 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 9th edition (January, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0077275551 - ISBN-13: 978-0077275556.

Continuing in the spirit of its successful previous editions, the ninth edition of Beer, Johnston, Mazurek, and Cornwell's Vector Mechanics for Engineers provides conceptually accurate and thorough coverage together with a significant refreshment of the exercise sets and online delivery of homework problems to your students. Nearly forty percent of the problems in the text are changed from the previous edition. The Beer/Johnston textbooks introduced significant pedagogical innovations into engineering mechanics teaching. The consistent, accurate problem-solving methodology gives your students the best opportunity to learn statics and dynamics. At the same time, the careful presentation of content, unmatched levels of accuracy, and attention to detail have made these texts the standard for excellence.

William E. Schiesser, Graham W. Griffiths ... 490 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; (March, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521519861 - ISBN-13: 978-0521519861.

A Compendium of Partial Differential Equation Models presents numerical methods and associated computer codes in Matlab for the solution of a spectrum of models expressed as partial differential equations (PDEs), one of the mostly widely used forms of mathematics in science and engineering. The authors focus on the method of lines (MOL), a well-established numerical procedure for all major classes of PDEs in which the boundary value partial derivatives are approximated algebraically by finite differences. This reduces the PDEs to ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and thus makes the computer code easy to understand, implement, and modify. Also, the ODEs (via MOL) can be combined with any other ODEs that are part of the model (so that MOL naturally accommodates ODE/PDE models). This book uniquely includes a detailed line-by-line discussion of computer code as related to the associated equations of the PDE model.

Ali Abbas Yilmaz, Syed Tanvir Wasti ... 450 pages - Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media; Reprint of the original 1st (1984) edition (October, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 9400961243 - ISBN-13: 978-9400961241 ...

The Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Analysis and Design of Bridges held at Cesme, lzmir, Turkey from 28 June 1982 to 9 July 1982 are contained in the present volume. The Advanced Study Institute was attended by 37 lecturers and participants from 10 different countries. The Organizing Committee consisted of Professors P. Gtilkan, A. C. Scordelis, S. T. Wasti and 9. Yl. lmaz. The guidelines set by NATO for the Advanced Study Institute require it to serve not only as an efficient forum for the dissemination of available advanced knowledge to a selected group of qualified people but also as a platform for the exploration of future research possibilities in the scientific or engineering areas concerned. The main topics covered by the present Advanced Study Institute were the mathematical modelling of bridges for better analysis and the scientific assessment of bridge behaviour for the introduction of improved design procedures. It has been our observation that as a result of the range and depth of the lectures presented and the many informal discussions that took place, ideas became fissile, the stimulus never flagged and many gaps in the engineering knowledge of the participants were "bridged". Here we particularly wish to mention that valuable informal presenta tions of research work were made during the course of the Institute by Drs. Friedrich, Karaesmen, Lamas and Parker.

Russell C. Hibbeler ... 784 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 14th edition (April 10, 2015) ... 
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0133915387 - ISBN-13: 978-0133915389 ...

A Proven Approach to Conceptual Understanding and Problem-solving Skills: Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics excels in providing a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of engineering mechanics. Engineering Mechanics empowers students to succeed by drawing upon Professor Hibbeler’s everyday classroom experience and his knowledge of how students learn. This text is shaped by the comments and suggestions of hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession, as well as many of the author’s students.

The Fourteenth Edition includes new Preliminary Problems, which are intended to help students develop conceptual understanding and build problem-solving skills. The text features a large variety of problems from a broad range of engineering disciplines, stressing practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice, and having varying levels of difficulty.

Also Available with MasteringEngineering: an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. The text and MasteringEngineering work together to guide students through engineering concepts with a multi-step approach to problems.

William Palm III ... 576 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 3rd edition (February, 2010) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 0073534870 - ISBN-13: 978-0073534879.

Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers is a simple, concise book designed to be useful for beginners and to be kept as a reference. MATLAB is a globally available standard computational tool for engineers and scientists. The terminology, syntax, and the use of the programming language are well defined, and the organization of the material makes it easy to locate information and navigate through the textbook. The text covers all the major capabilities of MATLAB that are useful for beginning students.

Teodor M. Atanackovic, Ardeshir Guran ... 
374 pages - Publisher: Birkhäuser; (June 16, 2000)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 081764072X - ISBN-13: 978-3540425373

This book is intended to be an introduction to elasticity theory. It is as­ sumed that the student, before reading this book, has had courses in me­ chanics (statics, dynamics) and strength of materials (mechanics of mate­ rials). It is written at a level for undergraduate and beginning graduate engineering students in mechanical, civil, or aerospace engineering. As a background in mathematics, readers are expected to have had courses in ad­ vanced calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. Our experience in teaching elasticity theory to engineering students leads us to believe that the course must be problem-solving oriented. We believe that formulation and solution of the problems is at the heart of elasticity theory. 1 Of course orientation to problem-solving philosophy does not exclude the need to study fundamentals. By fundamentals we mean both mechanical concepts such as stress, deformation and strain, compatibility conditions, constitu­ tive relations, energy of deformation, and mathematical methods, such as partial differential equations, complex variable and variational methods, and numerical techniques. We are aware of many excellent books on elasticity, some of which are listed in the References. If we are to state what differentiates our book from other similar texts we could, besides the already stated problem-solving ori­ entation, list the following: study of deformations that are not necessarily small, selection of problems that we treat, and the use of Cartesian tensors only.

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