August 2016

Roger Berry ... 202 pages - Publisher: Routledge (June 19, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415713765 - ISBN-13: 978-0415713764 ...

From Words to Grammar is a different introduction to grammar for students. Taking a word-based approach to grammar, this innovative book introduces the subject through the analysis of over a hundred of the most commonly used English words.

Each unit focuses on a different word class, using an analysis of specific words which includes: an introduction to the grammar of each word; examples of real world usage featuring that word; exercises with answers.

This unique approach not only introduces students to grammar but also provides them with an understanding of how grammar works in everyday English. Written by an experienced teacher and author, From Words to Grammar is ideal for all students of English Language.

Anne Lobeck, Kristin Denham ... 
298 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1st edition (September 23, 2013) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1405159944 - ISBN-13: 978-1405159944 ...

An engaging and fresh take on the rules and politics of English grammar, written in lively prose. It goes a step further than most books on grammar by providing an overview of the field, with a discussion of historical and current debates about grammar, and how we define, discuss, and approach it.

Presents a novel, inquiry-based approach to understanding speakers' unconscious knowledge of English grammar * Makes lucid connections, when relevant, with current linguistic theory * Integrates language change and variation into the study of grammar * Examines historical sources of socially evaluative perceptions of grammar, as 'good' or 'bad', and notions of language authority * Provides syntactic explanations for many modern punctuation rules * Explores some of the current controversies about grammar teaching in school and the role of Standard English in testing and assessment.

Angela Downing ... 550 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 3rd edition (January, 2015) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415732689 - ISBN-13: 978-0415732680 ...

This best-selling comprehensive descriptive grammar forms a complete course, ideal for all students studying English Language, whether on a course or for self-study. Broadly based on Hallidayan systemic-functional grammar but also drawing on cognitive linguistics and discourse analysis, English Grammar is accessible, avoiding overly theoretical or technical explanations. Divided into 12 self-contained chapters based around language functions, each chapter is divided into units of class-length material. Key features include: Numerous authentic texts from a wide range of sources, both spoken and written, which exemplify the grammatical description. * Clear chapter and module summaries enable efficient class preparation and student revision. * Extensive exercises with a comprehensive answer key. * This new edition has been thoroughly updated with new texts, a more user-friendly layout, more American English examples and a companion website, providing extra tasks, a glossary and a teachers‘ guide. * This is the essential coursebook and reference work for all native and non-native students of English grammar on English language and linguistics courses.

    Jeffrey Brooks ... 612 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition (September 10, 2014) ...
    Language: English - ISBN-10: 012801525X - ISBN-13: 978-0128015254 ... 

    Widely used in the construction of bridges, dams and pavements, concrete and masonry are two of the world’s most utilized construction materials. However, many engineers lack a proper understanding of the methods for predicting and mitigating their movements within a structure. Concrete and Masonry Movements provides practical methods for predicting and preventing movement in concrete and masonry, saving time and money in retrofitting and repair cost. With this book in hand, engineers will discover new prediction models for masonry such as: irreversible moisture expansion of clay bricks, elasticity, creep and shrinkage. In addition, the book provides up-to-date information on the codes of practice.
      Provides mathematical modelling tools for predicting movement in masonry * Up-to-date knowledge of codes of practice methods * Clearly explains the factors influencing all types of concrete and masonry movement * Fully worked out examples and set problems are included at the end of each chapter.

        Konstantinos L. Katsifarakis ... 174 pages - Publisher: WIT Press; (June, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1845646649 - ISBN-13: 978-1845646646.

        With the population of our planet exceeding seven billion, funds for infrastructure works being limited worldwide, and climate change affecting water resources, their optimal development and management is literally vital. This volume deals with application of some non-traditional optimization techniques to hydraulics, hydrology and water resources management and aims at helping scientists dealing with these issues to reach the best decisions.

        Jonas Mockus ... 322 pages - Publisher: Springer; (November, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1461371147 - ISBN-13: 978-1461371144

        This book shows how the Bayesian Approach (BA) improves well­ known heuristics by randomizing and optimizing their parameters. That is the Bayesian Heuristic Approach (BHA). The ten in-depth examples are designed to teach Operations Research using Internet. Each example is a simple representation of some impor­ tant family of real-life problems. The accompanying software can be run by remote Internet users. The supporting web-sites include software for Java, C++, and other lan­ guages. A theoretical setting is described in which one can discuss a Bayesian adaptive choice of heuristics for discrete and global optimization prob­ lems. The techniques are evaluated in the spirit of the average rather than the worst case analysis. In this context, "heuristics" are understood to be an expert opinion defining how to solve a family of problems of dis­crete or global optimization. The term "Bayesian Heuristic Approach" means that one defines a set of heuristics and fixes some prior distribu­ tion on the results obtained. By applying BHA one is looking for the heuristic that reduces the average deviation from the global optimum. The theoretical discussions serve as an introduction to examples that are the main part of the book. All the examples are interconnected. Dif­ ferent examples illustrate different points of the general subject. How­ ever, one can consider each example separately, too.

        Andrew Chadwick, John Morfett, Martin Borthwick ... 
        648 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 5th edition (February, 2013) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0419225803 - ISBN-13: 978-0415672450 ...

        Now in its fifth edition, Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering combines thorough coverage of the basic principles of civil engineering hydraulics with wide-ranging treatment of practical, real-world applications. This classic text is carefully structured into two parts to address principles before moving on to more advanced topics. The first part focuses on fundamentals, including hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, pipe and open channel flow, wave theory, physical modeling, hydrology, and sediment transport. The second part illustrates the engineering applications of these fundamental principles to pipeline system design; hydraulic structures; and river, canal, and coastal engineering—including up-to-date environmental implications. A chapter on computational hydraulics demonstrates the application of computational simulation techniques to modern design in a variety of contexts.

        What’s New in This Edition: Substantive revisions of the chapters on hydraulic machines, flood hydrology, and computational modeling * New material added to the chapters on hydrostatics, principles of fluid flow, behavior of real fluids, open channel flow, pressure surge in pipelines, wave theory, sediment transport, river engineering, and coastal engineering * The latest recommendations on climate change predictions, impacts, and adaptation measures * Updated references. Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Fifth Edition is an essential resource for students and practitioners of civil, environmental, and public health engineering and associated disciplines. It is comprehensive, fully illustrated, and contains many worked examples. Spreadsheets and useful links to other web pages are available on an accompanying website, and a solutions manual is available to lecturers.

        Qing-Hua Qin, Hui Wang ... 464 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (July, 2008) ... Language: English - ASIN: B008I9VDWE by Amazon

        Although the Trefftz finite element method (FEM) has become a powerful computational tool in the analysis of plane elasticity, thin and thick plate bending, Poisson’s equation, heat conduction, and piezoelectric materials, there are few books that offer a comprehensive computer programming treatment of the subject. Collecting results scattered in the literature, MATLAB® and C Programming for Trefftz Finite Element Methods provides the detailed MATLAB® and C programming processes in applications of the Trefftz FEM to potential and elastic problems. The book begins with an introduction to the hybrid-Trefftz (HT) FEM that covers basic concepts and general element formulations of the method. It then concentrates on both the essentials and subroutines of MATLAB and C programming. The next few chapters present applications of T-elements to potential problems and linear plane elasticity, discuss how to solve body force in elasticity through radial basis functions, and examine how special purpose functions can be constructed. The final chapter explores advanced topics, such as the construction of Trefftz p-elements, dimensionless transformation, and an alternative formulation to HT FEM. Unifying the computer programming aspects of the Trefftz FEM, this book will stimulate the development and application of this novel method in many facets of practical engineering.

        Jeff Heaton ... 119 pages - Publisher: Heaton Research, Inc.; (April 3, 2012) ...
        Language: English - ASIN: B00845UQL6 ...

        This book introduces the reader to the basic math used for neural network calculation. This book assumes the reader has only knowledge of college algebra and computer programming. This book begins by showing how to calculate output of a neural network and moves on to more advanced training methods such as backpropagation, resilient propagation and Levenberg Marquardt optimization. The mathematics needed by these techniques is also introduced. Mathematical topics covered by this book include first, second, Hessian matrices, gradient descent and partial derivatives. All mathematical notation introduced is explained. Neural networks covered include the feedforward neural network and the self organizing map. This book provides an ideal supplement to our other neural books. This book is ideal for the reader, without a formal mathematical background, that seeks a more mathematical description of neural networks.

        Young W. Kwon, Hyochoong Bang ... 624 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (July 28, 2000) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0849300967 - ISBN-13: 978-0849300967 ...

        Expanded to include a broader range of problems than the bestselling first edition, Finite Element Method Using MATLAB: Second Edition presents finite element approximation concepts, formulation, and programming in a format that effectively streamlines the learning process. It is written from a general engineering and mathematical perspective rather than that of a solid/structural mechanics basis.

        What's new in the Second Edition?:
        Each chapter in the Second Edition now includes an overview that outlines the contents and purpose of each chapter. The authors have also added a new chapter of special topics in applications, including cracks, semi-infinite and infinite domains, buckling, and thermal stress. They discuss three different linearization techniques to solve nonlinear differential equations. Also included are new sections on shell formulations and MATLAB programs. These enhancements increase the book's already significant value both as a self-study text and a reference for practicing engineers and scientists.

        Christos Vrettos ... 200 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; (April, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3433029997 - ISBN-13: 978-3433029992.

        For numerous geotechnical applications soil dynamics are of special importance. In seismic engineering this affects the stability of dams, slopes, foundations, retaining walls and tunnels, while vibrations due to traffic and construction equipment represent a significant aspect in environmental protection. Foundations for mechanical equipment and cyclically loaded offshore structures are also part of the spectrum of application. This book covers the basics of soil dynamics and building thereon the practical applications in vibration protection and seismic engineering.

        Larry A. Glasgow ... 256 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (September 9, 2014) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118749928 - ISBN-13: 978-1118749920 ...

        Prepare students for success in using applied mathematics for engineering practice and post-graduate studies: + moves from one mathematical method to the next sustaining reader interest and easing the application of the techniques + Uses different examples from chemical, civil, mechanical and various other engineering fields + Based on a decade’s worth of the authors lecture notes detailing the topic of applied mathematics for scientists and engineers + Concisely writing with numerous examples provided including historical perspectives as well as a solutions manual for academic adopters.

        From the Back Cover: This book was designed to prepare students in the applied sciences and engineering for both analytic and numerical solutions of problems arising in post-graduate studies and in industrial practice.  It includes examples and problems from biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as from most engineering disciplines and the presentation accommodates the learning styles of contemporary students.  The book covers topics not found in similar texts, including integro-differential equations, treatment of time-series data, and the calculus of variations.  It also includes some recently developed methods (both analytic and numerical) such as the variational iteration method (VIM) developed by J. H. He, which can be applied to ordinary differential equations, integro-differential equations, and differential-difference equations.  Although commercial software packages are mentioned (e.g., COMSOL™ and Mathcad™) and used for some examples, the presentation is not tied to the use of any particular software.

        Pijush K. Kundu, Ira M. Cohen, David R. Dowling ... 
        928 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 6th edition (June 19, 2015) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 012405935X - ISBN-13: 978-0124059351 ...

        The classic textbook on fluid mechanics is revised and updated by Dr. David Dowling to better illustrate this important subject for modern students. With topics and concepts presented in a clear and accessible way, Fluid Mechanics guides students from the fundamentals to the analysis and application of fluid mechanics, including compressible flow and such diverse applications as aerodynamics and geophysical fluid mechanics. Its broad and deep coverage is ideal for both a first or second course in fluid dynamics at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level, and is well-suited to the needs of modern scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and others seeking fluid mechanics knowledge.

        Over 100 new examples designed to illustrate the application of the various concepts and equations featured in the text * A completely new chapter on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) authored by Prof. Gretar Tryggvason of the University of Notre Dame. This new CFD chapter includes sample MatlabTM codes and 20 exercises * New material on elementary kinetic theory, non-Newtonian constitutive relationships, internal and external rough-wall turbulent flows, Reynolds-stress closure models, acoustic source terms, and unsteady one-dimensional gas dynamics * Plus 110 new exercises and nearly 100 new figures.

        Simon Haykin ... 936 pages - Publisher: PHIL; 3rd edition (2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 8131763773 - ISBN-13: 978-8131763773 ...

        The third edition of this classic book presents a comprehensive treatment of neural networks and learning machines. The book has been revised extensively to provide an up-to-date treatment of the subject.

        James R. Libby ... 871 pages - Publisher: Springer; (November, 2012) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1461367476 - ISBN-13: 978-1461367475 ...

        This book was written with a dual purpose, as a reference book for practicing engineers and as a textbook for students of prestressed concrete. It represents the fifth generation of books on this subject written by its author. Significant additions and revisions have been made in this edition. Chapters 2 and 3 contain new material intended to assist the engineer in understanding factors affecting the time-dependent properties of the reinforcement and concrete used in prestressing concrete, as well as to facilitate the evaluation of their effects on prestress loss and deflection. Flexural strength, shear strength, and bond of prestressed concrete members were treated in a single chapter in the of flexural strength has third edition. Now, in the fourth edition, the treatment been expanded, with more emphasis on strain compatibility, and placed in Chapter 5 which is devoted to this subject alone. Chapter 6 of this edition, on flexural-shear strength, torsional strength, and bond of prestressed reinforce­ ment, was expanded to include discussions of Compression Field Theory and torsion that were not treated in the earlier editions. In similar fashion, expanded discussions of loss of prestress, deflection, and partial prestressing now are presented separately, in Chapter 7. Minor additions and revisions have been made to the material contained in the remaining chapters with the exception of xv xvi I PREFACE Chapter 17. This chapter, which is devoted to construction considerations, has important new material on constructibility and tolerances as related to prestressed concrete.

        R. P. Johnson ... 252 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd edition (October 22, 2004) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1405100354 - ISBN-13: 978-1405100359 ...

        This book sets out the basic principles of composite construction with reference to beams, slabs, columns and frames, and their applications to building structures. It deals with the problems likely to arise in the design of composite members in buildings, and relates basic theory to the design approach of Eurocodes 2, 3 and 4. The new edition is based for the first time on the finalised Eurocode for steel/concrete composite structures.

        Peter Maranian ... 196 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (October, 2009) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784410674 - ISBN-13: 978-0784410677 ...

        Structural steel has been vital to engineering and construction over the past century. Its versatility has allowed it to perform outstandingly in countless applications. However, there have been repeated failures associated with fracture and/or fatigue mechanisms; the 1994 Northridge earthquake, the 1995 Kobe earthquake, and most recently the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapse in Minneapolis on August 1, 2007. These failures have highlighted concerns for the life of bridge structures particularly with regard to fatigue and corrosion. Although problems with fatigue and brittle have been well documented, these factors and issues have not yielded state-of-the-art design practices. The goal of Reducing Brittle and Fatigue Failures in Steel Structures is to provide a one-volume reference of failures in steel structures, along with considerations to preventing them. This book will give engineers a better understanding of steel and its limitations and applications, in order to reduce brittle and fatigue failures. This book will be a valuable resource for structural engineers, as well as professionals involved in bridge construction, design, and maintenance.

        Xiaolei Wang, Xiao-Zhi Gao, Kai Zenger ... 88 pages - Publisher: Springer; (September, 2014) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319083554 - ISBN-13: 978-3319083551 ...

        This brief provides a detailed introduction, discussion and bibliographic review of the nature1-inspired optimization algorithm called Harmony Search. It uses a large number of simulation results to demonstrate the advantages of Harmony Search and its variants and also their drawbacks. The authors show how weaknesses can be amended by hybridization with other optimization methods. The Harmony Search Method with Applications will be of value to researchers in computational intelligence in demonstrating the state of the art of research on an algorithm of current interest. It also helps researchers and practitioners of electrical and computer engineering more generally in acquainting themselves with this method of vector-based optimization.

        Edwin K. P. Chong, Stanislaw H. Zak ... 640 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 4th edition (January, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118279018 - ISBN-13: 978-1118279014 ...

        Fully updated to reflect new developments in the field, the Fourth Edition of Introduction to Optimization fills the need for accessible treatment of optimization theory and methods with an emphasis on engineering design. Basic definitions and notations are provided in addition to the related fundamental background for linear algebra, geometry, and calculus. This new edition explores the essential topics of unconstrained optimization problems, linear programming problems, and nonlinear constrained optimization. The authors also present an optimization perspective on global search methods and include discussions on genetic algorithms, particle swarm optimization, and the simulated annealing algorithm.  Featuring an elementary introduction to artificial neural networks, convex optimization, and multi-objective optimization, the Fourth Edition also offers: * A new chapter on integer programming * Expanded coverage of one-dimensional methods * Updated and expanded sections on linear matrix inequalities * Numerous new exercises at the end of each chapter * MATLAB exercises and drill problems to reinforce the discussed theory and algorithms * Numerous diagrams and figures that complement the written presentation of key concepts * MATLAB M-files for implementation of the discussed theory and algorithms (available via the book's website). Introduction to Optimization, Fourth Edition is an ideal textbook for courses on optimization theory and methods. In addition, the book is a useful reference for professionals in mathematics, operations research, electrical engineering, economics, statistics, and business.

        Colin McIntosh, Ben Francis, Richard Poole ... 
        963 pages - Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (May 5, 2009) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0194325385 - ISBN-13: 978-0194325387 ...

        The dictionary that helps students write and speak natural-sounding English, now in a new edition with CD-ROM. Which words usually go together? This dictionary shows you the common word combinations (collocations) that are essential for natural-sounding British and American English. Completely revised and extended, the new edition has over 250,000 collocations and over 75,000 examples.

        Betty S. Azar, Stacy A. Hagen ... 554 pages - Publisher: Pearson Longman; 3rd edition (July , 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0131849379 - ISBN-13: 978-0131849372 ...

        Blending communicative and interactive approaches with tried-and-true grammar teaching, Basic English Grammar, Third Edition, by Betty Schrampfer Azar and Stacy A. Hagen, offers concise, accurate, level-appropriate grammar information with an abundance of exercises, contexts, and classroom activities. New features of Basic English Grammar, Third Edition: Increased speaking practice through interactive pair and group work. * New structure-focused listening exercises. * More activities that provide real communication opportunities. * Added illustrations to help students learn vocabulary, understand contexts, and engage in communicative language tasks. * New Workbook solely devoted to self-study exercises. * New Audio CDs and listening script in the back of the Student Book. * Student Book is available with or without Answer Key. * Student Book and Workbook are available in split versions.

        Ed Swick ... 192 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 2nd edition (March, 2013) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071807373 - ISBN-13: 978-0071807371 ...

        Build a solid foundation in English grammar: As a beginning learner of English, you might find that grammar concepts such as indefinite articles, relative pronouns, the passive voice, or gerunds can be confusing. To go forward with your English skills, you need guidance through tricky grammar areas. That's where Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners comes in. Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners offers a complete overview of English grammar using concise, easy-to-understand language. It will help increase your confi dence writing and communicating in English. Thanks to the proven Practice Makes Perfect format, you will polish your English grammar skills in no time at all. Practice Makes Perfect: English Grammar for ESL Learners helps you: Understand the different rules and elements of grammar. * Build your grammar skills with more than 100 engaging exercises. * Broaden your knowledge with sentence rewrites and creative writing prompts. * New! Test your overall comprehension with a review section.

        Yann Collette, Patrick Siarry ... 293 pages - Publisher: Springer; (August, 2004) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3540401822 - ISBN-13: 978-3540401827 ...

        From whatever domain they come, engineers are faced daily with optimization problems that requires conflicting objectives to be met. This monograph systematically presents several multiobjective optimization methods accompanied by many analytical examples. Each method or definition is clarified, when possible, by an illustration. Multiobjective Optimization treats not only engineering problems, e.g in mechanics, but also problems arising in operations research and management. It explains how to choose the most suitable method to solve a given problem and uses three primary application examples: optimization of the numerical simulation of an industrial process; sizing of a telecommunication network; and decision-aid tools for the sorting of bids. This book is intended for engineering students, and those in applied mathematics, algorithmics, economics (operational research), production management, and computer scientists.

        Jaroslaw Sobieszczanski-Sobieski, Alan Morris, Michel van Tooren ... 
        408 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (September 28, 2015) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118492129 - ISBN-13: 978-1118492123 ... 

        Multidisciplinary Design Optimization supported by Knowledge Based Engineering supports engineers confronting this daunting and new design paradigm. It describes methodology for conducting a system design in a systematic and rigorous manner that supports human creativity to optimize the design objective(s) subject to constraints and uncertainties.  The material presented builds on decades of experience in Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) methods, progress in concurrent computing, and Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) tools.

        Key features: Comprehensively covers MDO and is the only book to directly link this with KBE methods. * Provides a pathway through basic optimization methods to MDO methods. * Directly links design optimization methods to the massively concurrent computing technology. * Emphasizes real world engineering design practice in the application of optimization methods.

        Multidisciplinary Design Optimization supported by Knowledge Based Engineering is a one-stop-shop guide to the state-of-the-art tools in the MDO and KBE disciplines for systems design engineers and managers. Graduate or post-graduate students can use it to support their design courses, and researchers or developers of computer-aided design methods will find it useful as a wide-ranging reference.

        Sinniah Ilanko, Luis Monterrubio, Yusuke Mochida ... 
        304 pages - Publisher: Wiley-ISTE; 1st edition (December, 2014) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1848216386 - ISBN-13: 978-1848216389 ...

        A presentation of the theory behind the Rayleigh-Ritz (R-R) method, as well as a discussion of the choice of admissible functions and the use of penalty methods, including recent developments such as using negative inertia and  bi-penalty terms.  While presenting the mathematical basis of the R-R method, the authors also give simple explanations and analogies to make it easier to understand. Examples include calculation of natural frequencies and critical loads of structures and structural components, such as beams, plates, shells and solids. MATLAB codes for some common problems are also supplied.

        Marco Rosignoli ... 352 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January, 2002) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731467 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731463 ...

        This book is devoted to bridges that are built by incremental launching methods, using prestressed composite materials. It integrates the static, aesthetic, and economic aspects of construction techniques for building these state-of-the-art structures. Bridge launching is a comprehensive handbook, offering explanations of both the theoretical and technological aspects of the construction process. Both beam bridges and arch bridges are thoroughly analysed,and special theories aimed at optimising static aspects, as well as local phenomena, are developed.

        Dimitrios G. Pavlou ... 500 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (July 28, 2015) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0128023864 - ISBN-13: 978-0128023860 ...

        Fundamental coverage, analytic mathematics, and up-to-date software applications are hard to find in a single text on the finite element method (FEM). Dimitrios Pavlou’s Essentials of the Finite Element Method: For Structural and Mechanical Engineers makes the search easier by providing a comprehensive but concise text for those new to FEM, or just in need of a refresher on the essentials.

        Essentials of the Finite Element Method explains the basics of FEM, then relates these basics to a number of practical engineering applications. Specific topics covered include linear spring elements, bar elements, trusses, beams and frames, heat transfer, and structural dynamics. Throughout the text, readers are shown step-by-step detailed analyses for finite element equations development. The text also demonstrates how FEM is programmed, with examples in MATLAB, CALFEM, and ANSYS allowing readers to learn how to develop their own computer code.

        Suitable for everyone from first-time BSc/MSc students to practicing mechanical/structural engineers, Essentials of the Finite Element Method presents a complete reference text for the modern engineer.

        * Provides complete and unified coverage of the fundamentals of finite element analysis * Covers stiffness matrices for widely used elements in mechanical and civil engineering practice * Offers detailed and integrated solutions of engineering examples and computer algorithms in ANSYS, CALFEM, and MATLAB.

        Virgil Snyder, John Irwin Hutchinson ... 386 pages - Publisher: Ulan Press; (September 24, 2012) ...
        Language: English - ASIN: B00AUI7WW6 ...

        This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

        Victor E. Saouma ... 324 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (February 25, 2014) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415636973 - ISBN-13: 978-0415636971 ... 

        This reference book presents the theory and methodology to conduct a finite element assessment of concrete structures subjected to chemically induced volumetric expansion in general and alkali aggregate reaction in particular. It is limited to models developed by the author, and focuses on how to best address a simple question: if a structure suffers from AAR, how is its structural integrity jeopardized, and when would the reaction end.

        Subjects treated are: • Brief overview of AAR: nature of the chemical reactions, AAR in both dams and nuclear power plants, and how does it impact the mechanical properties of concrete. • Constitutive model for both the AAR expansion, and concrete nonlinearities (both smeared and discrete crack models). • Validation of the model along with a parametric study to assess what are the critical parameters in a study. • Selection of material properties for an AAR finite element simulation, followed by applications in dams and massive reinforced concrete structures. • Micro Model for improved understanding of the essence of the reaction, along with a newly proposed mathematical model for the kinetics of the reaction. • Review of relevant procedures to estimate the residual expansion of a structure suffering from AAR, along with a proposed approach to determine when the reaction will end.

        The book is extensively illustrated with numerous figures and provides guidance to engineers confronted with swelling in concrete infrastructures.


        L. M Kachanov ... 482 pages - Publisher: North-Holland Publication.; (1971) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0444101004 - ISBN-13: 978-0444101006 ...

        Intended for use by advanced engineering students and practicing engineers, this volume focuses on the plastic deformation of metals at normal temperatures, as applied to the strength of machines and structures. It covers problems associated with the special nature of plastic state and important applications of plasticity theory.

        Mustafa M. Aral , Stewart W. Taylor ...
        592 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); (July, 2011) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 078441176X - ISBN-13: 978-0784411766 ...

        Sponsored by the Groundwater Hydrology Technical Committee of the Groundwater Council of the Environmental and Water Resources Institute of ASCE. Groundwater Quantity and Quality Management presents the best of current thinking on managing groundwater resources, focusing on the interrelationship between quantity and quality. Groundwater is an essential resource, yet it is subject to overuse and contamination both in the United States and abroad. Effective management of groundwater is imperative to ensure continued access to clean, accessible, and plentiful water supplies. This volume presents state-of-the-art essays on modeling groundwater flow and solute transport for purposes of forecasting; developing groundwater resources with consideration of groundwater-surface water interaction and saltwater intrusion; and remediating groundwater resources by physical, chemical, and biological means. This report is of immediate relevance to environmental engineers, hydrogeologists, water resources managers and regulators, and municipal officials responsible for maintaining water supplies through the management of groundwater.

        Wendy L. Martinez, Angel R. Martinez ... 759 pages -Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 3rd edition (December, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466592737 - ISBN-13: 978-1466592735 ...

        A Strong Practical Focus on Applications and Algorithms: Computational Statistics Handbook with MATLAB®, Third Edition covers today’s most commonly used techniques in computational statistics while maintaining the same philosophy and writing style of the bestselling previous editions. The text keeps theoretical concepts to a minimum, emphasizing the implementation of the methods. New to the Third Edition: This third edition is updated with the latest version of MATLAB and the corresponding version of the Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox. It also incorporates new sections on the nearest neighbor classifier, support vector machines, model checking and regularization, partial least squares regression, and multivariate adaptive regression splines. Web Resource: The authors include algorithmic descriptions of the procedures as well as examples that illustrate the use of algorithms in data analysis. The MATLAB code, examples, and data sets are available online.

        Yair M. Altman ... 785 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 1st edition (December, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1482211297 - ISBN-13: 978-1482211290 ...

        The MATLAB® programming environment is often perceived as a platform suitable for prototyping and modeling but not for "serious" applications. One of the main complaints is that MATLAB is just too slow. Accelerating MATLAB Performance aims to correct this perception by describing multiple ways to greatly improve MATLAB program speed. Packed with thousands of helpful tips, it leaves no stone unturned, discussing every aspect of MATLAB. Ideal for novices and professionals alike, the book describes MATLAB performance in a scale and depth never before published. It takes a comprehensive approach to MATLAB performance, illustrating numerous ways to attain the desired speedup. The book covers MATLAB, CPU, and memory profiling and discusses various tradeoffs in performance tuning. It describes both the application of standard industry techniques in MATLAB, as well as methods that are specific to MATLAB such as using different data types or built-in functions. The book covers MATLAB vectorization, parallelization (implicit and explicit), optimization, memory management, chunking, and caching. It explains MATLAB’s memory model and details how it can be leveraged. It describes the use of GPU, MEX, FPGA, and other forms of compiled code, as well as techniques for speeding up deployed applications. It details specific tips for MATLAB GUI, graphics, and I/O. It also reviews a wide variety of utilities, libraries, and toolboxes that can help to improve performance. Sufficient information is provided to allow readers to immediately apply the suggestions to their own MATLAB programs. Extensive references are also included to allow those who wish to expand the treatment of a particular topic to do so easily. Supported by an active website, and numerous code examples, the book will help readers rapidly attain significant reductions in development costs and program run times.

        Stuart Stanley, Jervis Moy ... 288 pages - Publisher: Palgrave; 2nd edition (June 18, 1996) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0333641779 - ISBN-13: 978-0333641774 ...

        This is a completely revised, updated and reset edition of the text that appeared with the same title during the 1980s. It covers the requirements of the most recent design standards (BS5950, BS8110 and the Eurocodes) and will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students of civil and structural engineering and to practising engineers. Plastic behaviour and the methods for calculating the collapse load of steel structures are discussed and examined in detail. An explanation of the effects of deflections, instability and imperfections on the collapse of structures is followed by a description of the design methods for steel structures. The application of plastic methods to concrete structures and the yield line and strip methods for slabs are also presented. The coverage of both steel and concrete in the same volume is a unique feature of this text which will appeal to many readers. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on applications to modern analysis and design. Each chapter provides the background theory, followed by a series of carefully graded examples with many diagrams that illustrate application of the theory; the chapter concludes with a brief summary which is followed by a wide range of problems (with answers).

        Craig S. Lent ... 320 pages -Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (January 9, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470936444 - ISBN-13: 978-0470936443 ...

        The text is for instructors who want to use MATLAB to teach introductory programming concepts. Since many students struggle with applying the concepts that underlie good programming practice,  Learning to Program with MATLAB: Building GUI Tools was designed upon the observation that student learning is enhanced if the students themselves build the GUI (graphical user interface) tool, construct the computational model, implement the visualization of results, and design the GUI. This text teaches the core concepts of computer programming—arrays, loops, functions, and basic data structures—using MATLAB. The chapter sequence covers text-based programs, then programs that produce graphics, building up to an emphasis on GUI tools. This progression unleashes the real power of MATLAB—creating visual expressions of the underlying mathematics of a problem or design.

        Sandhya Samarasinghe ... 570 pages - Publisher: Auerbach Publications; (September, 2006) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 084933375X - ISBN-13: 978-0849333750.

        In response to the exponentially increasing need to analyze vast amounts of data, Neural Networks for Applied Sciences and Engineering: From Fundamentals to Complex Pattern Recognition provides scientists with a simple but systematic introduction to neural networks. Beginning with an introductory discussion on the role of neural networks in scientific data analysis, this book provides a solid foundation of basic neural network concepts. It contains an overview of neural network architectures for practical data analysis followed by extensive step-by-step coverage on linear networks, as well as, multi-layer perceptron for nonlinear prediction and classification explaining all stages of processing and model development illustrated through practical examples and case studies. Later chapters present an extensive coverage on Self Organizing Maps for nonlinear data clustering, recurrent networks for linear nonlinear time series forecasting, and other network types suitable for scientific data analysis. With an easy to understand format using extensive graphical illustrations and multidisciplinary scientific context, this book fills the gap in the market for neural networks for multi-dimensional scientific data, and relates neural networks to statistics. Features: Explains neural networks in a multi-disciplinary context § Uses extensive graphical illustrations to explain complex mathematical concepts for quick and easy understanding § Examines in-depth neural networks for linear and nonlinear prediction, classification, clustering and forecasting § Illustrates all stages of model development and interpretation of results, including data preprocessing, data dimensionality reduction, input selection, model development and validation, model uncertainty assessment, sensitivity analyses on inputs, errors and model parameters. Sandhya Samarasinghe obtained her MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Lumumba University in Russia and an MS and PhD in Engineering from Virginia Tech, USA. Her neural networks research focuses on theoretical understanding and advancements as well as practical implementations.

        Amar Khennane ... 487 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (June, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466580208 - ISBN-13: 978-1466580206 ... 

        There are some books that target the theory of the finite element, while others focus on the programming side of things. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using MATLAB® and Abaqus accomplishes both. This book teaches the first principles of the finite element method. It presents the theory of the finite element method while maintaining a balance between its mathematical formulation, programming implementation, and application using commercial software. The computer implementation is carried out using MATLAB, while the practical applications are carried out in both MATLAB and Abaqus. MATLAB is a high-level language specially designed for dealing with matrices, making it particularly suited for programming the finite element method, while Abaqus is a suite of commercial finite element software. Includes more than 100 tables, photographs, and figures +  Provides MATLAB codes to generate contour plots for sample results. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis Using MATLAB and Abaqus introduces and explains theory in each chapter, and provides corresponding examples. It offers introductory notes and provides matrix structural analysis for trusses, beams, and frames. The book examines the theories of stress and strain and the relationships between them. The author then covers weighted residual methods and finite element approximation and numerical integration. He presents the finite element formulation for plane stress/strain problems, introduces axisymmetric problems, and highlights the theory of plates. The text supplies step-by-step procedures for solving problems with Abaqus interactive and keyword editions. The described procedures are implemented as MATLAB codes and Abaqus files can be found on the CRC Press website.

        John A. Flores ... 410 pages - Publisher: Nova Science Publishers; (September 30, 2011) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 1613242859 - ISBN-13: 978-1613242858 ...

        This book gathers the most current research from across the globe in the study of artificial neural networks. Topics discussed include artificial neural networks in environmental sciences and chemical engineering; application of artificial neural networks in the development of pharamceutical microemulsions; massive-training artificial neural networks for supervised enhancement/suppression of lesions/patterns in medical images; evidences of new biophysical properties of microtubules; neural network applications in modern induction machine control systems and wavelet neural networks.

        C. Jerry Wong,  Michael D. Miller ... 204 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; 3rd edition (October, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784410356 - ISBN-13: 978-0784410356 ...

        The understanding of transmission line structural loads continues to improve as a result of research, testing, and field experience. Guidelines for Electrical Transmission Line Structural Loading, Third Edition provides the most relevant and up-to-date information related to structural line loading. Updated and revised, this edition covers weather-related loads, relative reliability-based design, and loading specifics applied to prevent cascading types of failures, as well as loads to protect against damage and injury during construction and maintenance. This manual is intended to be a resource that can be readily absorbed into a loading policy. It will be valuable to engineers involved in utility, electrical, and structural engineering.

        Leon Kempner Jr. ... 164 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (July 15, 2008) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784409358 - ISBN-13: 978-0784409350 ...

        Substation Structure Design Guide (ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 113), provides a comprehensive resource for the structural design of outdoor electrical substation structures. Prepared by the ASCE Subcommittee on the Design of Substation Structures, this new manual offers current recommendations developed by substation structure designers Utility engineers, structural and electrical engineers, and anyone that works in the field of transmission line substation design will benefit from this manual. Topics include: Electrical Equipment and Structure Types Loading Criteria for Substation Structures Deflection Criteria Methods of Analysis Design Connections to Foundations and Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

        Satish Chandra, M. M. Agarwal ... 698 ages - Oxford University Press; 2 nd edition (July 9, 2013) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 019808353X - ISBN-13: 978-0198083535 ...

        This book presents various modernization plans covering tracks, locomotives, and rolling stock. To make the coverage comprehensive, it incorporates important statistical data and examples. Supplemented with a number of illustrations and examples, the text aids easy understanding of the design methods discussed.

        American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ... 104 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (December 15, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784411816 - ISBN-13: 978-0784411810 ...

        This Standard provides a uniform basis for the design, detailing, fabrication, testing, assembly, and erection of steel tubular structures for electrical transmission poles. These guidelines apply to cold-formed single- and multipole tubular steel structures that support overhead transmission lines. The design parameters are applicable to guyed and self-supporting structures using a variety of foundations, including concrete caissons, steel piling, and direct embedment. Standard ASCE/SEI 48-11 replaces the previous edition (ASCE/SEI 48-05) and revises some formulas that are based on other current industry standards. This Standard includes a detailed commentary and appendixes with explanatory and supplementary information. This Standard will be a primary reference for structural engineers and construction managers involved in designing and building electrical transmission lines, as well as engineers and others involved in the electric power transmission industry.

        American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ...
        90 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers (April 16, 2015) ...
        Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784413762 - ISBN-13: 978-0784413760 ...

        Prepared by the Design of Steel Transmission Towers Standards Committee of the Codes and Standards Activities Division of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE This standard provides requirements for the design, fabrication, and testing of members and connections for latticed steel electrical transmission structures. Covering guyed and self-supporting structures, these requirements are applicable to hot-rolled and cold-formed steel shapes. The standard specifies the design criteria for structure componentsmembers, connections, and guysto resist design-factored loads at stresses approaching yielding, buckling, or fracture. This new edition, which replaces the previous Standard ASCE 10-97, presents minor changes to the design requirements and introduces new sections on redundant members, welded angles, anchor bolts with base plates on leveling nuts, and post angle member splices. Topics include: loading, geometry, and analysis; design of members, including compression members, tension members, and beams; design of connections, including fasteners, minimum distances, and attachment holes; detailing and fabrication; full-scale structure testing; structural members and connections used in foundations; and quality assurance and quality control. A detailed commentary contains explanatory and supplementary information to assist users of the standard. In addition, one appendix offers 17 design examples, and a new appendix offers guidance for evaluating older (legacy) electrical transmission towers. Standard ASCE/SEI 10-15 is a primary reference for structural engineers designing latticed steel electrical transmission structures, as well as for other engineers, inspectors, and utility officials involved in the electric power transmission industry.

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