June 2017

R. Holland ... 160 pages -Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January, 1997) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727725831 - ISBN-13: 978-0727725837 ...

This book provides guidance on appraisal and repair of reinforced concrete building structures. It addresses the problems related to reinforced concrete, corrosion of reinforcement, cracking, cathodic protection and protective coatings, and it highlights the advantages and/or problems of each while explaining the methods and options available.

A. Libai, J. G. Simmonds ... 564 pages - Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press; 2nd edition (December, 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0521019761 - ISBN-13: 978-0521019767 ...

Elastic shells are pervasive in everyday life. Examples of these thin-walled structures range from automobile hoods to basketballs, veins and arteries, and soft drink cans. This book explains shell theory, with numerous examples and applications. This second edition not only brings all the material of the first edition entirely up to date; it also adds two entirely new chapters on general shell theory and general membrane theory. Aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineers, as well as applied mathematicians, will find this book a clearly written and thorough information source on shell theory.

Jack C. McCormac, Russell H. Brown ... 672 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 10th edition (September, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118879104 - ISBN-13: 978-1118879108 ...

Design of Reinforced Concrete, 10th Edition by Jack McCormac and Russell Brown, introduces the fundamentals of reinforced concrete design in a clear and comprehensive manner and grounded in the basic principles of mechanics of solids. Students build on their understanding of basic mechanics to learn new concepts such as compressive stress and strain in concrete, while applying current ACI Code.

Ash Ahmed, John Sturges ... 394 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 1st edition (January, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1856176886 - ISBN-13: 978-1856176880 ...

Materials Science in Construction explains the science behind the properties and behaviour of construction's most fundamental materials (metals, cement and concrete, polymers, timber, bricks and blocks, glass and plaster). In particular, the critical factors affecting in situ materials are examined, such as deterioration and the behaviour and durability of materials under performance. An accessible, easy-to-follow approach makes this book ideal for all diploma and undergraduate students on construction-related courses taking a module in construction materials.

Giandomenico Toniolo, Marco di Prisco ... 836 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (May, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319520326 - ISBN-13: 978-3319520322 ...

This textbook describes the basic mechanical features of concrete and explains the main resistant mechanisms activated in the reinforced concrete structures and foundations when subjected to centred and eccentric axial force, bending moment, shear, torsion and prestressing. It presents a complete set of limit-state design criteria of the modern theory of RC incorporating principles and rules of the final version of the official Eurocode 2. This textbook examines methodological more than notional aspects of the presented topics, focusing on the verifications of assumptions, the rigorousness of the analysis and the consequent degree of reliability of results. Each chapter develops an organic topic, which is eventually illustrated by examples in each final paragraph containing the relative numerical applications. These practical end-of-chapter appendices and intuitive flow-charts ensure a smooth learning experience.  The book stands as an ideal learning resource for students of structural design and analysis courses in civil engineering, building construction and architecture, as well as a valuable reference for concrete structural design professionals in practice.

FIDES DV-Partner Suite 2017 [Size: 866 MB] ... FIDES DV-Partner are two German system vendors based in Berlin and Munich. With experience resulting from more than 30 years providing services for civil engineering we comprehend the mission of FIDES today as a partner for structural designers, constructing engineers and architects applying high quality software. The range of the offering solutions for structural design contains building, steel, tunnel and bridge design, geotechnical or rather soil engineering up to special constructions like light weight structures. Retainment Walls + Slopes/Embankments + Foundations/Base Plates + Tunneling Constructions + Structural Steelwork.

    Luis Emilio Rendon Diaz Miron, D. A. Koleva ... 162 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (May, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319554611 - ISBN-13: 978-3319554617 ...

    This book describes the newest developments in the creation of concrete using smart additives and supplementary cementitious materials as well as methods, technology and novel admixtures to monitor, evaluate and control steel corrosion in reinforced concrete.  Industry experts and research specialists explain the structural, physical, and chemical properties of various types of concrete and its applications. They detail the characteristics preferred for manufacturing specific types of concrete. The book chapters also focus on the electrochemical state of the steel reinforcement in view of steel corrosion and corrosion control. The book encompasses main aspects as follows: Characterizes supplementary cementitious materials used for making concrete; Details the properties of concrete and the components, essential for concrete manufacturing including Portland cement, calcium sulfate, fly ash, and cupola slag; Explains the necessary treatments for the preparation of concrete during the manufacturing process. Describes the major durability-related challenge for reinforced concrete structures i.e. chloride-induced steel corrosion, in view of sensors and sensor technology for early corrosion detection. Defines stray-current induced corrosion and the consequences for both steel and concrete bulk matrix. Illustrates the potential of hybrid nano-materials to affect both steel and concrete, targeting corrosion control and superior performance of reinforced concrete structures. Targets dissemination of fundamentally substantiated mechanisms and verification of innovative applications, in view of bringing confidence for industrial utilization of novel solutions or practices in civil engineering.

    M. J. Tomlinson, R. Boorman ... 584 pages - Publisher: Longman UK; 7th edition (March, 2001) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0130311804 - ISBN-13: 978-0130311801 ...

    Foundation Design and Construction has long been established as the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the subject. The combination of soil engineering principles, design information, and construction details, makes this book an essential resource for undergraduates and practitioners alike. The text first introduces basic theory and then, by means of case studies, practical worked examples and design charts, develops an in-depth understanding of foundation design and construction methods. Types of foundation covered include shallow strip, pad and raft, basement structures, driven and bored piles, and deep shafts. Practical information is also given on foundation design for swelling and shrinking clays, filled ground and mining subsidence areas. In addition the text contains a useful introduction to computer-aided design.The seventh edition has been brought up-to-date with recent developments in foundation design and construction techniques. These include recent research undertaken by the Construction Industry Research and Development Association (CIRIA) leading to new methods and design rules, and a discussion of the requirements for the latest draft of Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design.

    David Mills ... 806 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 3rd edition (December, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0081006497 - ISBN-13: 978-0081006498 ...

    Pneumatic Conveying Design Guide, 3rd Edition is divided into three essential parts, system and components, system design, and system operation, providing both essential foundational knowledge and practical information to help users understand, design, and build suitable systems. All aspects of the pneumatic conveying system are covered, including the type of materials used, conveying distance, system constraints, including feeding and discharging, health and safety requirements, and the need for continuous or batch conveying. This new edition also covers information on the other conveying systems available and compares them to this method. The existing content is brought up-to-date and the references are expanded and updated. This guide is an almost encyclopedic coverage of pneumatic conveying and as such is an essential text for both designers and users of pneumatic conveying systems. Each aspect of the subject is discussed from basic principles to support those new to, or learning about, this versatile technique. Highly practical with usable and unbiased information to enable you to choose, design and build suitable systems with a high degree of confidence * New edition compares alternative conveying systems including pneumatic capsule conveying systems, and covers conveying of wet materials * Contains updated information on by-pass systems, and will introduce you to simulation software.

    J. Wardenier, J. A. Packer; X.-L. Zhao, G.J. van der Vagte ... 232 pages - Publisher: Bouwen met Staal; 1st edition (2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 9072830865 - ISBN-13: 978-9072830869 ...

    This book serves as a background for students in Structural and Civil Engineering. Since the available hours for teaching Steel Structures and particularly Tubular Structures vary from country to country, this book has been written in a modular form. To cover the needs in the various countries, a committee was established to review the material. Although the material is mainly based on the Eurocodes, the setup makes it easy to change the lectures and relate them to other (national) codes. Design is an interactive process between the functional and architectural requirements and the strength and fabrication aspects. In a good design, all these aspects have to be considered in a balanced way. Due to the special features of hollow sections and their connections it is even here of more importance than for steel structures of open sections. The designer should therefore be aware of the various aspects of hollow sections, as basically described in this book.

    Nadia Nedjah, Leandro dos Santos Coelho, Luiza de Macedo Mourelle ... 211 pages - Publisher: Springer; (March, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3642261515 - ISBN-13: 978-3642261510 ...

    The editors of this volume, Nadia Nedjah, Leandro dos Santos Coelho and Luiza de Macedo Mourelle, have done a superb job of assembling some of the most innovative and intriguing applications and additions to the methodology and theory of multi-objective swarm intelligence ― the immitation of social swarms behaviors for the solution of optimization problems with respect to many criteria.

    Amir Poursaee ... 312 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (March, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1782423818 - ISBN-13: 978-1782423812 ...

    Corrosion of reinforcing steel is now recognized as the major cause of degradation of concrete structures in many parts of the world. Despite this, infrastructure expenditure is being unreasonably decreased by sequestration and the incredible shrinking discretionary budget. All components of our infrastructure including highways, airports, water supply, waste treatment, energy supply, and power generation require significant investment and are subjected to degradation by corrosion, which significantly reduces the service life, reliability, functionality of structures and equipment, and safety. Corrosion of Steel in Concrete Structures provides a comprehensive review of the subject, in addition to recent advances in research and technological developments, from reinforcing materials to measurement techniques and modelling. This book contains not only all the important aspects in the field of corrosion of steel reinforced concrete but also discusses new topics and future trends. Part One of the book tackles theoretical concepts of corrosion of steel in concrete structures. The second part moves on to analyse the variety of reinforcing materials and concrete, including stainless steel and galvanized steel. Part Three covers measurements and evaluations, such as electrochemical techniques and acoustic emission. Part Four reviews protection and maintenance methods, whilst the final section analyses modelling, latest developments and future trends in the field. The book is essential reading for researchers, practitioners and engineers who are involved in materials characterisation and corrosion of steel in concrete structures. Provides comprehensive coverage on a broad range of topics related to the corrosion of steel bars in concrete * Discusses the latest measuring methods and advanced modeling techniques * Reviews the range of reinforcing materials and types of concrete.

    Mark G. Alexander ... 504 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (July, 2016) ... Language: English -ISBN-10: 0081009054 -ISBN-13: 978-0081009055 ...

    Marine Concrete Structures: Design, Durability and Performance comprehensively examines structures located in, under, or in close proximity to the sea. A major emphasis of the book is on the long-term performance of marine concrete structures that not only represent major infrastructure investment and provision, but are also required to operate with minimal maintenance. Chapters review the design, specification, construction, and operation of marine concrete structures, and examine their performance and durability in the marine environment. A number of case studies of significant marine concrete structures from around the world are included which help to reinforce the principles outlined in earlier chapters and provide useful background to these types of structures. The result is a thorough and up-to-date reference source that engineers, researchers, and postgraduate students in this field will find invaluable. Covers, in detail, the design, specification, construction, and operation of marine concrete structures * Examines the properties and performance of concrete in the marine environment * Provides case studies on significant marine concrete structures and durability-based design from around the world.

    Peter Ross ... 304 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January, 1995) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727720511 - ISBN-13: 978-0727720511 ...

    Timber is one of the oldest of mans building materials, but because the building scene today is dominated by concrete and steel, many designers are unfamiliar with the properties of timber and its structural vocabulary. This new book begins with an extended introduction to timber as a building material: its various forms and properties, its response to environmental conditions, and the Building Regulations relating to its use. It goes on to follow the general sequence of work, starting with the commission, and then dealing with the survey, the investigation and the appraisal.

    Elliot Gindis ... 776 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (September, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0128110589 - ISBN-13: 978-0128110584 ...

    Up and Running with AutoCAD 2017: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling presents Gindis’ combination of step-by-step instruction, examples, and insightful explanations. The emphasis from the beginning is on core concepts and practical application of AutoCAD in engineering, architecture, and design. Equally useful in instructor-led classroom training, self-study, or as a professional reference, the book is written with the user in mind by a long-time AutoCAD professional and instructor based on what works in the industry and the classroom. Strips away complexities and reduces AutoCAD to easy-to-understand basic concepts + Teaches only what is essential in operating AutoCAD, thereby immediately building student confidence + Fully covers the essentials of both 2D and 3D in one affordable easy to read volume + Presents basic commands in a documented, step-by-step guide on what to type in and how AutoCAD responds  + Includes several complementary video lectures by the author that accompany both 2D and 3D sections.

    Dan Dubina, Raffaele Landolfo, Viorel Ungureanu ... 654 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 1st edition (August, 2013) ... Language: English - ASIN: B00EJI1M1A by Amazon Digital Services ...

    The book covers the design of cold-formed steel structures in building based on the Eurocode 3 package, particularly on EN 1993-1-3. For this purpose, the book contains the essentials of the theoretical background and design rules for cold-formed steel sections and sheeting, members and connections for building applications. Elaborated worked examples and design applications - more than 200 pages - are included in the chapters in order to make them more understandable for the reader.

    Cyndy Davenport, Ishka Voiculescu ... 1128 pages - Publisher: Sybex; 1st edition (August, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118862090 - ISBN-13: 978-1118862094 ... 

    The most complete resource for learning AutoCAD Civil 3D: Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D is the ultimate guide to the new standard in civil engineering software. With combined experience in both civil engineering and Autodesk Civil 3D, authors Cyndy Davenport and Ishka Voiculescu guide you through the ins and outs of the program, from the fundamentals to the little-known tricks that make a big difference. The book focuses on real-world applications in professional environments, and presents topics and ideas not found anywhere else. Lessons begin simply, with an overview of the software and interface, and then gradually progress to more complex topics. AutoCAD Civil 3D is the standard software for civil engineering and design. From surveying and mapping, to design, to documentation and analysis, the program offers expanded capabilities and complementary workflows, allowing easy integration with InfraWorks, Revit Structure, and more. The ability to complete a project within a single suite means increased productivity and continuity, which translates into quicker turnaround, better-designed structures, and streamlined project management. The savvy civil engineering professional must be well versed in the program's full functionality as it expands throughout government agencies and private companies. This book features in-depth coverage of topics including: Surveying, points, and alignments * Profiles, corridors, and grading * LandXML and LDT project transfer * Visualization, sheets, and project management. The book also features downloadable datasets that enable you to access the lessons most relevant to your needs, and includes an objectives map to help you prepare for the Civil 3D certification exam. For the civil engineering professional hoping to remain relevant in a changing industry, Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D is the ultimate resource.

    Richard C. Selley, Robin Cocks, Ian Plimer ... 2750 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (December, 2004) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0126363803 - ISBN-13: 978-0126363807 ... 

    This unrivalled, five-volume reference work covers all aspects of geology including earth history, earth materials, surface processes, regional geology, economic geology, engineering geology, petroleum geology, geochemical and mineral exploration, and the history of geology. The techniques of remote sensing and other tools of investigation that have advanced rapidly over the last few decades are described in detail. Encyclopedia of Geology is divided into 340 articles, each covering one aspect of geology. The concepts and theory are explained at a level that allows undergraduates and educated lay people to understand them. The reference has been planned and structured to provide the user with a comprehensive coverage of the core knowledge in each area. It will become the reference of choice for today's geologists and beyond. Also available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. 340 articles - Over 2500 pages - Full colour throughout - Theory and applications of geology - Extensive cross-referencing - Further Reading lists accompany each article.

    Darko Dujmovic, Boris Androic, Ivan Lukacevic ... 924 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 1st edition (April, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 343303107X - ISBN-13: 978-3433031070 ...

    The use of composite structures in construction is increasing. The optimized combination of the two materials concrete and steel produces particularly cost-efficient structures. This book presents a large number of numerical examples with detailed explanations of the provisions of Eurocode 4. It deals with the most common structural components in building construction: beams, columns and slabs. Furthermore, comprehensive chapters provide insight into the topics of creep and shrinkage, as well as fatigue. This book enables the reader to efficiently perform analyses of composite structures. It is a valuable reference book for professionals as well as an outstanding means for students to become familiar with the Eurocode 4.

    James Vandezande, Eddy Krygiel ... 1008 pages - Publisher: Sybex; 1st edition (June, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1119044618 - ISBN-13: 978-1119044611 ...

    The Autodesk-endorsed guide to real-world Revit Architecture mastery: Mastering Autodesk Revit Architecture 2016 provides focused discussions, detailed exercises, and compelling, real-world examples to help you get the most out of the Revit Architecture 2016 software. Information is organized to reflect the way you learn and implement Revit, featuring real-world workflows, in-depth explanations, and practical tutorials that help you understand Revit and BIM concepts so you can quickly start accomplishing vital tasks. The thorough coverage makes this book an ideal study guide for those preparing for Autodesk's certification exam. The companion website features before-and-after tutorials, additional advanced content, and video on crucial techniques to help you quickly master important tasks. This comprehensive guide walks you through the software to help you begin designing quickly: Understand basic BIM concepts and the Revit interface - Explore templates, work-sharing, and project management workflows - Learn modeling, massing, and visualization techniques for other industries - Work with complex structures, annotation, detailing, and much more. To master what is quickly becoming an essential industry tool, Mastering Revit Architecture 2016 is your ultimate practical companion.

    Minitab 18.1.0 [Size: 136 MB] ... Smart Data Import: Easily correct for case mismatches, properly represent missing data, remove extra spaces, and make column lengths equal when importing data from Excel and other file types. Automatic Graph Updating: Graphs and control charts update automatically when you add or edit data so you never have to worry about keeping your graphs in sync. Seamless Data Manipulation: Explore your data right in the worksheet. Format columns to instantly identify and subset the most frequent values, outliers, out-of-spec measurements, and more. Effortless Presentations: Export graphs and output directly to Microsoft Word or PowerPoint to easily create presentations and share your results with colleagues.

    Craig A Mertler, Rachel Vannatta Reinhart ... 390 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 6th edition (October, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138289736 - ISBN-13: 978-1138289734 ...

    Ideal for non-math majors, Advanced and Multivariate Statistical Methods teaches students to interpret, present, and write up results for each statistical technique without overemphasizing advanced math. This highly applied approach covers the why, what, when and how of advanced and multivariate statistics in a way that is neither too technical nor too mathematical. Students also learn how to compute each technique using SPSS software. New to the Sixth Edition: Instructor ancillaries are now available with the sixth edition. - All SPSS directions and screenshots have been updated to Version 23 of the software. - Student learning objectives have been added as a means for students to target their learning and for instructors to focus their instruction. - Key words are reviewed and reinforced in the end of chapter material to ensure that students understand the vocabulary of advanced and multivariate statistics.

    Jean-Pierre Jaspart, Klaus Weynand ... 388 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 1st edition (May, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3433029857 - ISBN-13: 978-3433029855 ... 

    This book details the basic concepts and the design rules included in Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures: Part 1-8 - Design of joints - Joints in composite construction are also addressed through references to Eurocode 4 - Design of composite steel and concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings. Attention has to be duly paid to the joints when designing a steel or composite structure, in terms of the global safety of the construction, and also in terms of the overall cost, including fabrication, transportation and erection. Therefore, in this book, the design of the joints themselves is widely detailed, and aspects of selection of joint configuration and integration of the joints into the analysis and the design process of the whole construction are also fully covered. Connections using mechanical fasteners, welded connections, simple joints, moment-resisting joints and lattice girder joints are considered. Various joint configurations are treated, including beam-to-column, beam-to-beam, column bases, and beam and column splice configurations, under different loading situations (axial forces, shear forces, bending moments and their combinations). The book also briefly summarises the available knowledge relating to the application of the Eurocode rules to joints under fire, fatigue, earthquake, etc., and also to joints in a structure subjected to exceptional loadings, where the risk of progressive collapse has to be mitigated. Finally, there are some worked examples, plus references to already published examples and to design tools, which will provide practical help to practitioners.

    Michael Sullivan III ... 960 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 5th edition (January, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0134133536 - ISBN-13: 978-0134133539 ...

    Statistics: Informed Decisions Using Data, Fifth Edition, gives students the tools to see a bigger picture and make informed choices. As a current introductory statistics instructor, Mike Sullivan III presents a text that is filled with ideas and strategies that work in today’s classroom. His practical emphasis resonates with students and helps them see that statistics is connected, not only to individual concepts, but also with the world at large. MyStatLab for this edition takes advantage of data analytics to add additional exercises to high usage chapters. New Technology Support Videos show the author demonstrating easy-to-follow steps to solve a problem in several different formats–by hand, TI-84, and StatCrunch. Also available with MyStatLab: MyStatLab from Pearson is the world’s leading online resource for teaching and learning statistics; it integrates interactive homework, assessment, and media in a flexible, easy-to-use format. MyStatLab is a course management system that helps individual students succeed. It provides engaging experiences that personalize, stimulate, and measure learning for each student. Tools are embedded to make it easy to integrate statistical software into the course. And, it comes from an experienced partner with educational expertise and an eye on the future.

    Dani Ben-Zvi, Katie Makar ... 334 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (January, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319234692 - ISBN-13: 978-3319234694 ...

    This book presents the breadth and diversity of empirical and practical work done on statistics education around the world. A wide range of methods are used to respond to the research questions that form it's base. Case studies of single students or teachers aimed at understanding reasoning processes, large-scale experimental studies attempting to generalize trends in the teaching and learning of statistics are both employed. Various epistemological stances are described and utilized. The teaching and learning of statistics is presented in multiple contexts in the book. These include designed settings for young children, students in formal schooling, tertiary level students, vocational schools, and teacher professional development. A diversity is evident also in the choices of what to teach (curriculum), when to teach (learning trajectory), how to teach (pedagogy), how to demonstrate evidence of learning (assessment) and what challenges teachers and students face when they solve statistical problems (reasoning and thinking).

    James Giancaspro ... 96 pages - Publisher: Professional Publications.; 2nd edition (May, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1591264618 - ISBN-13: 978-1591264613 ... 

    Two Realistic, 40-Problem Structural Depth Exams: Structural Depth Practice Exams for the Civil PE Exam contains two 40-problem, multiple-choice exams consistent with the NCEES Civil PE structural depth exam’s format and specifications. Consistent with the actual exam, the problems in Structural Depth Practice Exams for the Civil PE Exam require an average of six minutes to solve. Enhance your time-management skills by taking each exam within the same four-hour time limit as the actual exam. Then, evaluate your performance using the two individual answer keys. Comprehensive step-by-step solutions demonstrate accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches. Solutions also frequently refer to the codes and references adopted by NCEES to help you determine which resources you’ll likely use on exam day. Structural Depth Practice Exams will help you to: Effectively familiarize yourself with the exam scope and format quickly identify accurate and efficient problem-solving approaches successfully connect relevant theory to exam-like problems efficiently navigate through exam-adopted codes and standards confidently solve problems under timed conditions. Referenced Codes and Standards: AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO) - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) - Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530) - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE7) - Structural Welding Code—Steel (AWS D1.1) - International Building Code (IBC) - National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LFRD (NDS) - PCI Design Handbook (PCI) - Steel Construction Manual (AISC).

    Asphalt Institute ... 788 pages - Publisher: Asphalt Institute; 7th edition (November, 2007) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 193415427X - ISBN-13: 978-1934154274 ...

    The Asphalt Institute now offers the 7th Edition of this essential asphalt publication. This new, expanded edition of over 780 pages of text and illustrations showcases the advances in asphalt technology that have evolved since the 1989 edition of MS-4.The new MS-4 continues to offer chapters on types of asphalts, mix designs, mixing facilities, paving, compaction, surface treatments, recycling technologies, maintenance methods, rehabilitation and structural design. But now, this best-selling, all-in-one desk reference for asphalt highlights the latest technology.

    Gunthar Pangaribuan ... 387 pages - Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform; (July, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1535196521 - ISBN-13: 978-1535196529 ...

    It's a Excel basics book that every civil engineer should have read by w. It addresses skills that may t be covered in most Excel for civil engineering texts, such as step by step guides to create an application program and how to convert the steps into VBA code, how to perform matrix operations (multiplication and inversion) using Excel-VBA, macro for creating an engineering chart, a brief and simple guide to become an instant Excel-VBA programmer, and more... Also to be presented the depiction in AutoCAD program. Yes! AutoCAD is chosen because one of its advantages that relies on high drawing accuracy. You will learn how to create a simple AutoCAD script file using Excel formulas and Excel-VBA. It is expected that you will be able to create simple Cartesian graph in AutoCAD, even you are an AutoCAD first time user! This book contains the author's collection of custom functions and also a series of engineering calculation programming that are very useful to adopt. With the ease of working with Excel, coupled with benefit of the given examples in this book, it is expected to increase the interest of the reader to create new original application programs. Thus, each model or even a specific calculation will be an exciting challenge for a programming job is already enjoyable. Happy Excel programming!

    Agnes Nolan ... 438 pages - Publisher: NY Research Press; (March, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1632382148 - ISBN-13: 978-1632382146 ...

    Various aspects of geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil dynamics are highlighted in this all-inclusive book. The current progress in the field of earthquake engineering has been discussed with primary focus on the seismic safety of dams and underground monuments, Bryan's effect, and the mitigation plans against landslide and fire whirlwind. The book discusses various interesting researches that have been contributed by researchers and experts from many countries. The researches presented in this book will be helpful for graduates, researchers and scientists working in these areas of structural and earthquake engineering. It will also be of significance to civil engineers working on building and reconstruction of structures such as dams, buildings, roads and others.

    Scott Onstott ... 432 pages - Publisher: Sybex; 1st edition (June, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1119386780 - ISBN-13: 978-1119386780 ...

    The step-by-step, full-color AutoCAD 2018 guide with real-world practicality: AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 Essentials provides a full-color, task-based approach to mastering this powerful software. Straightforward, easy-to-follow instruction pairs with real-world, hands-on exercises to help you quickly get up to speed with core features and functions; screenshots illustrate tutorial steps to help you follow along, and each chapter concludes with a more open-ended project so you can dive in and explore a specific topic in-depth. From 2D drawing and organization to 3D modeling, dimensioning, presenting, and more, this helpful guide walks you through everything you need to know to become productive with AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018. The companion website features downloadable starting and ending files for each exercise, so you can jump in at any point and compare your work to the pros, as well as additional tutorials to help you go as deep as you need to go. Exercises walk you through the real-world process of drafting while teaching you critical skills along the way. Understand the AutoCAD interface and foundational concepts * Master essential drawing and visualization tools * Stay organized with layers, groups, and blocks * Experiment with 3D modeling, add text and dimensions, and much more. AutoCAD is the industry-leading technical drawing software, and complete mastery is a vital skill for any design and drafting professional. AutoCAD 2018 and AutoCAD LT 2018 Essentials is a smart, quick resource that will help you get up to speed with real-world practical instruction.

    Kalimuthu Krishnamoorthy ... 424 pages - Publisher: Chapman and Hall/CRC; 2nd edition (October, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1498741495 - ISBN-13: 978-1498741491 ...

    Handbook of Statistical Distributions with Applications, Second Edition provides quick access to common and specialized probability distributions for modeling practical problems and performing statistical calculations. Along with many new examples and results, this edition includes both the author’s StatCalc software and R codes to accurately and easily carry out computations. New to the Second Edition: Major changes in binomial, Poisson, normal, gamma, Weibull, exponential, logistic, Laplace, and Pareto distributions * Updated statistical tests and intervals based on recent publications in statistical journals * Enhanced PC calculator StatCalc with electronic help manuals * R functions for cases where StatCalc is not applicable, with the codes available online. This highly praised handbook integrates popular probability distribution models, formulas, applications, and software to help you compute a variety of statistical intervals. It covers probability and percentiles, algorithms for random number generation, hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, tolerance intervals, prediction intervals, sample size determination, and much more.

    Hoe I. Ling, Luigi Callisto, Dov Leshchinsky, Junichi Koseki ... 
    991 pages - Publisher: Springer (April 1, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 9401776660 - ISBN-13: 978-9401776660 ...

    This Publication is an outgrowth of the Proceedings for the Geotechnical Symposium in Roma, also known as Tatsuoka Symposium, which was held on March 16 and 17, 2006 in th Rome, Italy. The Symposium was organized to celebrate the 60 birthday of Prof. Tatsuoka. The occasion also provided a chance to honor Prof. Tatsuoka for his research achievement. Prof. Tatsuoka collaborated with many international researchers, and thus the most beautiful and historical city of Rome naturally became an ideal location for his friends, colleagues and former students from different parts of the world to meet and celebrate this special occasion. The generosity of the University of Rome La Sapienza directed all roads to Rome by providing the venue for the Symposium. Prof. Tatsuoka retired from the University of Tokyo at the end of March 2004 following a 30-year distinguished career in teaching, research and professional service. During his tenure at the University of Tokyo, he published over 300 papers and graduated about 30 PhD and 25 MS students. Prof. Tatsuoka continues his research and teaching at the Tokyo University of Science. Thus, the Symposium also congratulated his new endeavor."

    Stephane Bonelli ... 416 pages - Publisher: Wiley-ISTE; 1st edition (March, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 184821409X - ISBN-13: 978-1848214095 ...

    Erosion is the most common cause of failures at earth-dams, dikes and levees, whether through overtopping and overflowing, or internal erosion and piping. This book is dedicated to the phenomenon of internal erosion and piping. It is not intended to be exhaustive on the subject, but brings together some of the latest international research and advances. Emphasis is placed on physical processes, how they can be studied in the laboratory, and how test results can be applied to levees and dams. The results from several research projects in Australia, France, the Netherlands and the United States are covered by the authors. Our aim has been to share our most recent findings with students, researchers and practitioners. Understanding the failure of an earth-dam or a levee by erosion in a unified framework, whether internal erosion or surface erosion, requires continuous research in this field. We hope that the reader will gain knowledge from this book that leads to further progress in the challenging field of the safety of levees and dams.

    Sriram Kalaga, Prasad Yenumula ... 468 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (January, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1138000914 - ISBN-13: 978-1138000919 ... 

    This book covers structural and foundation systems used in high-voltage transmission lines, conductors, insulators, hardware and component assembly. In most developing countries, the term “transmission structures” usually means lattice steel towers. The term actually includes a vast range of structural systems and configurations of various materials such as wood, steel, concrete and composites. This book discusses those systems along with associated topics such as structure functions and configurations, load cases for design, analysis techniques, structure and foundation modeling, design deliverables and latest advances in the field. In the foundations section, theories related to direct embedment, drilled shaf ts, spread foundations and anchors are discussed in detail. Featuring worked out design problems for students, the book is aimed at students, practicing engineers, researchers and academics. It contains beneficial information for those involved in the design and maintenance of transmission line structures and foundations. For those in academia, it will be an adequate text-book / design guide for graduate-level courses on the topic. Engineers and managers at utilities and electrical corporations will find the book a useful reference at work.

    P. K. Bhattacharya, Prabir Burman ... 544 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 1st edition (June, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0128024402 - ISBN-13: 978-0128024409 ... 

    Theory and Methods of Statistics covers essential topics for advanced graduate students and professional research statisticians. This comprehensive resource covers many important areas in one manageable volume, including core subjects such as probability theory, mathematical statistics, and linear models, and various special topics, including nonparametrics, curve estimation, multivariate analysis, time series, and resampling. The book presents subjects such as "maximum likelihood and sufficiency," and is written with an intuitive, heuristic approach to build reader comprehension. It also includes many probability inequalities that are not only useful in the context of this text, but also as a resource for investigating convergence of statistical procedures. Codifies foundational information in many core areas of statistics into a comprehensive and definitive resource + Serves as an excellent text for select master’s and PhD programs, as well as a professional reference + Integrates numerous examples to illustrate advanced concepts + Includes many probability inequalities useful for investigating convergence of statistical procedures.

    Barry Kavanagh, Tom Mastin ... 592 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 9th edition (January, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0137009402 - ISBN-13: 978-0137009404 ...

    Surveying: Principles and Applications 9th Edition is the clearest, easiest to understand, and most useful introduction to surveying as it is practiced today. It brings together expert coverage of surveying principles, remote sensing and other new advances in technological instrumentation, and modern applications for everything from mapping to engineering. Designed for maximum simplicity, it also covers sophisticated topics typically discussed in advanced surveying courses. This edition has been reorganized and streamlined to align tightly with current surveying practice, and to teach more rapidly and efficiently. It adds broader and more valuable coverage of aerial, space and ground imaging, GIS, land surveying, and other key topics. An extensive set of appendices makes it a useful reference for students entering the workplace.

    Xiaodong Huang, Mike Xie ... 240 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (April, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 047074653X - ISBN-13: 978-0470746530 ...

    Evolutionary Topology Optimization of Continuum Structures treads new ground with a comprehensive study on the techniques and applications of evolutionary structural optimization (ESO) and its later version bi-directional ESO (BESO) methods. Since the ESO method was first introduced by Xie and Steven in 1992 and the publication of their well-known book Evolutionary Structural Optimization in 1997, there have been significant improvements in the techniques as well as important practical applications. The authors present these developments, illustrated by numerous interesting and detailed examples. They clearly demonstrate that the evolutionary structural optimization method is an effective approach capable of solving a wide range of topology optimization problems, including structures with geometrical and material nonlinearities, energy absorbing devices, periodical structures, bridges and buildings. Presents latest developments and applications in this increasingly popular & maturing optimization approach for engineers and architects; Authored by leading researchers in the field who have been working in the area of ESO and BESO developments since their conception; Includes a number of test problems for students as well as a chapter of case studies that includes several recent practical projects in which the authors have been involved; Accompanied by a website housing ESO/BESO computer programs at http://www.wiley.com/go/huang  and test examples, as well as a chapter within the book giving a description and step-by-step instruction on how to use the software package BESO2D. Evolutionary Topology Optimization of Continuum Structures will appeal to researchers and graduate students working in structural design and optimization, and will also be of interest to civil and structural engineers, architects and mechanical engineers involved in creating innovative and efficient structures.

    Robert Carver, Jane Gradwohl Nash ... 352 pages - Publisher: Duxbury Press; 5th edition (2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0840049161 - ISBN-13: 978-0840049162 ...

    Now updated for SPSS Statistics Version 18, Doing Data Analysis with SPSS is an excellent supplement to any introductory statistics course. It provides a practical and useful introduction to SPSS and enables students to work independently to learn helpful software skills outside of class. By using SPSS to handle complex computations, students can focus on and gain an understanding of the underlying statistical concepts and techniques in the introductory statistics course.

    James Ambrose, Patrick Tripeny ... 544 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 3rd edition (October, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470542608 - ISBN-13: 978-0470542606 ...

    The comprehensive reference on the basics of structural analysis and design, now updated with the latest considerations of building technology. Structural design is an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult to learn. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a building project, architects need to know enough structural theory and analysis to design a building. Most texts on structures for architects focus narrowly on the mathematical analysis of isolated structural components, yet Building Structures looks at the general concepts with selected computations to understand the role of the structure as a building subsystem—without the complicated mathematics. New to this edition is a complete discussion of the LRFD method of design, supplemented by the ASD method, in addition to: The fundamentals of structural analysis and design for architects * A glossary, exercise problems, and a companion website and instructor's manual * Material ideally suited for preparing for the ARE exam. Profusely illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs, and including new case studies, Building Structures, Third Edition is perfect for nonengineers to understand and visualize structural design.

    You-Lin Xu ... 776 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (April, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118188284 - ISBN-13: 978-1118188286 ... 

    As an in-depth guide to understanding wind effects on cable-supported bridges, this book uses analytical, numerical and experimental methods to give readers a fundamental and practical understanding of the subject matter. It is structured to systemically move from introductory areas through to advanced topics currently being developed from research work. The author concludes with the application of the theory covered to real-world examples, enabling readers to apply their knowledge. The author provides background material, covering areas such as wind climate, cable-supported bridges, wind-induced damage, and the history of bridge wind engineering. Wind characteristics in atmospheric boundary layer, mean wind load and aerostatic instability, wind-induced vibration and aerodynamic instability, and wind tunnel testing are then described as the fundamentals of the subject. State-of-the-art contributions include rain-wind-induced cable vibration, wind-vehicle-bridge interaction, wind-induced vibration control, wind and structural health monitoring, fatigue analysis, reliability analysis, typhoon wind simulation, non-stationary and nonlinear buffeting response. Lastly, the theory is applied to the actual long-span cable-supported bridges. Structured in an easy-to-follow way, covering the topic from the fundamentals right through to the state-of-the-art * Describes advanced topics such as wind and structural health monitoring and non-stationary and nonlinear buffeting response * Gives a comprehensive description of various methods including CFD simulations of bridge and vehicle loading * Uses two projects with which the author has worked extensively, Stonecutters cable-stayed bridge and Tsing Ma suspension bridge, as worked examples, giving readers a practical understanding.

    M. Karamouz, A. Ahmadi, M. Akhbari ... 676 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (March, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1439837562 - ISBN-13: 978-1439837566 ... 

    Increasing demand for water, higher standards of living, depletion of resources of acceptable quality, and excessive water pollution due to urban, agricultural, and industrial expansions have caused intense environmental, social, economic, and political predicaments. More frequent and severe floods and droughts have changed the ability and resiliency of water infrastructure systems to operate and provide services to the public. These concerns and issues have also changed the way we plan and manage our surface and groundwater resources. Groundwater Hydrology: Engineering, Planning, and Management presents a compilation of the state-of-the-art subjects and techniques in the education and practice of groundwater and describes them in a systematic and integrated fashion useful for undergraduate and graduate students and practitioners. The book develops a system view of groundwater fundamentals and model-making techniques through the application of science, engineering, planning, and management principles. It discusses the classical issues in groundwater hydrology and hydraulics followed by coverage of water quality issues. The authors delineate the process of analyzing data, identification, and parameter estimation; tools and model-building techniques and the conjunctive use of surface and groundwater techniques; aquifer restoration, remediation, and monitoring techniques; and analysis of risk. They touch on groundwater risk and disaster management and then explore the impact of climate change on groundwater and discuss the tools needed for analyzing future data realization and downscaling large-scale low-resolution data to local watershed and aquifer scales for impact studies. The combined coverage of engineering and planning tools and techniques as well as specific challenges for restoration and remediation of polluted aquifers sets this book apart. It also introduces basic tools and techniques for making decisions about and planning for future groundwater development activities, taking into account regional sustainability issues. An examination of the interface between groundwater challenges, the book demonstrates how to apply systems analysis techniques to groundwater engineering, planning, and management.

    John Olusegun Ogundare ... 648 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (October, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1119102510 - ISBN-13: 978-1119102519 ...

    A comprehensive overview of high precision surveying, including recent developments in geomatics and their applications: This book covers advanced precision surveying techniques, their proper use in engineering and geoscience projects, and their importance in the detailed analysis and evaluation of surveying projects. The early chapters review the fundamentals of precision surveying: the types of surveys; survey observations; standards and specifications; and accuracy assessments for angle, distance and position difference measurement systems. The book also covers network design and 3-D coordinating systems before discussing specialized topics such as structural and ground deformation monitoring techniques and analysis, mining surveys, tunneling surveys, and alignment surveys. Precision Surveying: The Principles and Geomatics Practice: Covers structural and ground deformation monitoring analysis, advanced techniques in mining and tunneling surveys, and high precision alignment of engineering structures * Discusses the standards and specifications available for geomatics projects, including their representations, interpretations, relationships with quality assurance/quality control measures, and their use in geomatics projects * Describes network design and simulation, including error analysis and budgeting * Explains the main properties of high-precision surveys with regard to basic survey procedures and different traditional measurement techniques * Analyzes survey observables such as angle, distance, elevation difference and coordinate difference measurements, and the relevant equipment, including  the testing and utilization of the equipment * Provides several case studies and real world examples. Precision Surveying: The Principles and Geomatics Practice is written for upper undergraduate students and graduate students in the fields of surveying and geomatics. This textbook is also a resource for geomatics researchers, geomatics software developers, and practicing surveyors and engineers interested in precision surveys.

    Tim Davie ... 220 pages - Publisher: Routledge; 2nd edition (June, 2008) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415399874 - ISBN-13: 978-0415399876 ... 

    In order to manage the world's increasingly scarce water resources we must have a sound understanding of how water moves around the planet and what influences water quality. Fundamentals of Hydrology provides an engaging and comprehensive introduction to this subject and provides real-life examples of water resource management in a changing world.The second edition of this popular book brings the text up-to-date with additional case studies and diagrams and a greater synthesis of water quality with physical hydrology. The chapters on runoff and evaporation have been updated and the final chapter on hydrology in a changing world has more material on water resource management strategies. Additionally the chapter on streamflow analysis now includes a more in-depth section on modelling runoff. The book begins with a comprehensive coverage of precipitation, evaporation, water stored in the ground and as snow and ice, and runoff. These physical hydrological processes show with respect to the fundamental knowledge about the process, its measurement and estimation and how it ties in with water quality. Following this is a section on analyzing streamflow data, including using computer models and combining hydrology and ecology for in-stream flow assessment. A chapter on water quality shows how to measure and estimate it in a variable environment and finishes with a section on pollution treatment. The final chapter brings the text together to discuss water resource management andreal-life issues that are faced by hydrologists in a constantly changing world. Fundamentals of Hydrology is a lively and accessible introduction to the study of hydrology at university level. This new edition continues to provide an understanding of hydrological processes, knowledge of the techniques used to assess water resources and an up-to-date overview of water resource management in a changing world. Throughout the text, wide-ranging examples and case studies are used to clearly explain ideas and methods. Short chapter summaries, essay questions, guides to further reading and a glossary are also included.

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