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Lulu Zhang, Jinhui Li, Xu Li, Jie Zhang, Hong Zhu ... 398 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (June, 2016) ... Language: English - ASIN: B01HELDDME by Amazon ..

.Rainfall-induced landslides are common around the world. With global climate change, their frequency is increasing and the consequences are becoming greater. Previous studies assess them mostly from the perspective of a single discipline—correlating landslides with rainstorms, geomorphology and hydrology in order to establish a threshold prediction value for rainfall-induced landslides; analyzing the slope’s stability using a geomechanical approach; or assessing the risk from field records. Rainfall Induced Soil Slope Failure: Stability Analysis and Probabilistic Assessment integrates probabilistic approaches with the geotechnical modeling of slope failures under rainfall conditions with unsaturated soil. It covers theoretical models of rainfall infiltration and stability analysis, reliability analysis based on coupled hydro-mechanical modelling, stability of slopes with cracks, gravels and spatial heterogenous soils, and probabilistic model calibration based on measurement. It focuses on the uncertainties involved with rainfall-induced landslides and presents state-of-the art techniques and methods which characterize the uncertainties and quantify the probabilities and risk of rainfall-induced landslide hazards. Additionally, the authors cover: The failure mechanisms of rainfall-induced slope failure - Commonly used infiltration and stability methods - The infiltration and stability of natural soil slopes with cracks and colluvium materials - Stability evaluation methods based on probabilistic approaches -The effect of spatial variability on unsaturated soil slopes and more.

Samprit Chatterjee, Ali S. Hadi ... 424 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 5th edition (September, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470905840 - ISBN-13: 978-0470905845...

Mohammed M. Alani, Hissam Tawfik, Mohammed Saeed, Obinna Anya ... 214 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (July, 2018) ... Language: English - ASIN: B07FP1J69L by Amazon ...

This timely text/reference reviews the state of the art of big data analytics, with a particular focus on practical applications. An authoritative selection of leading international researchers present detailed analyses of existing trends for storing and analyzing big data, together with valuable insights into the challenges inherent in current approaches and systems. This is further supported by real-world examples drawn from a broad range of application areas, including healthcare, education, and disaster management. The text also covers, typically from an application-oriented perspective, advances in data science in such areas as big data collection, searching, analysis, and knowledge discovery.

Aaron R. Bradley ... 238 pages -Publisher: Springer; (October, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3642233023 - ISBN-13: 978-3642233029

Robert W. Day ... 692 pages- Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (July, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071792384 - ISBN-13: 978-0071792387 ...

Fully updated for the 2012 International Building Code, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook, Second Edition discusses basic earthquake principles, common earthquake effects, and typical structural damage caused by seismic shaking. Earthquake computations for conditions commonly encountered by design engineers, such as liquefaction, settlement, bearing capacity, and slope stability, are included. Site improvement methods that can be used to mitigate the effects of earthquakes on structures are also described in this practical, comprehensive guide. Coverage includes: Basic earthquake principles + Common earthquake effects + Earthquake structural damage + Site investigation for geotechnical earthquake engineering + Liquefaction + Earthquake-induced settlement + Bearing capacity analyses for earthquakes + Slope stability analyses for earthquakes + Retaining wall analyses for earthquakes + Other geotechnical earthquake engineering analyses + Grading and other soil improvement methods + Foundation alternatives to mitigate earthquake effects + Earthquake provisions in building codes.

Rajnikant M. Khatsuria ... 680 pages- Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (October, 2004) ... Language: English - ASIN: B00UV99FJW by Amazon ...

An unsurpassed treatise on the state-of-the-science in the research and design of spillways and energy dissipators, Hydraulics of Spillways and Energy Dissipators compiles a vast amount of information and advancements from recent conferences and congresses devoted to the subject. It highlights developments in theory and practice and emphasizing topics related to scale effect, dynamic flow measurement, and the analysis and interpretation of model results. Consolidates and compares the available information on various design approaches, procedures, and structure types to benefit practicing engineers. Reflecting the author's nearly four decades of experience in the field, this handbook: Provides four broad sections on spillway design, flood- estimation and selection, various types of spillways and energy dissipators, and topics of special interest + Offers valuable case studies and illustrative examples to effectively highlight key topics in the text + Includes chapters on crucial design elements such as cavitation, air entrainment, and aerators  + Contains extensive discussions of spillway construction stages, dual purpose spillways, overtopping protection of earth dams used as spillways, unlined spillways, fuse plugs and fuse gate spillways, air entrainment and forced aeration, and protection against detrimental forces such as cavitation, uplift, and scour.

A. Murali Krishna, Arindam Dey, S. Sreedeep ... 467 pages - Publisher: Springer; (March, 2018) ... Language: English - ASIN: B07B63T9K1 by Amazon ...

This contributed volume encompasses contributions by eminent researchers in the field of geotechnical engineering. The chapters of this book are based on the keynote and sub-theme lectures delivered at the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2017. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art research and practices in different domains of geotechnical engineering in the areas of soil dynamics, earth retaining structures, ground improvement, and geotechnical and geophysical investigations. It will serve as an ideal resource for academics, researchers, practicing professionals, and students alike.

Michael Seidel, D. S. Sturge ... 240 pages - Publisher: Ernst&Sohn; 1st edition (August, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3433029229 - ISBN-13: 978-3433029220 ...

Tensile surface structures are the visual expression of an intensive rethinking of the topic of building envelopes by designers. Advances in design methods, materials, construction elements and assembly and erection planning in the field of lightweight construction are enabling ever more exacting applications of tensile structures with envelope and structural functions, especially in roofing over large clear spans without internal support. However, the particular mechanical characteristics of the materials used in the construction of textile structures demand consideration of the question of "buildability". This book provides answers by discussing the fundamental influence of material manufacture and assembly in deciding the most suitable type of building or structure and its detailing in the design process. The fundamentals of material composition, manufacturing process, patterning and the behaviour of flexible structural systems are all explained here, as well as their use as structural and connection elements, and special attention is given to the erection of wide-span lightweight structures. The erection equipment is described, as well as the lifting and tensioning process and the construction methods used to erect the characteristic types of tensile structures, illustrated with a selection of example projects.

Miguel F. Acevedo ... 557 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (December, 2012) ... Language: English - ASIN: B00AR3E3C6 by Amazon ...

Providing a solid foundation for twenty-first-century scientists and engineers, Data Analysis and Statistics for Geography, Environmental Science, and Engineering guides readers in learning quantitative methodology, including how to implement data analysis methods using open-source software. Given the importance of interdisciplinary work in sustainability, the book brings together principles of statistics and probability, multivariate analysis, and spatial analysis methods applicable across a variety of science and engineering disciplines. Each chapter starts with conceptual and theoretical material to give a firm foundation in how the methods work. Examples and exercises illustrate the applications and demonstrate how to go from concepts to problem solving. Hands-on computer sessions allow students to grasp the practical implications and learn by doing. Throughout, the computer examples and exercises use seeg and Rcmdr Plugin.seeg, open-source R packages developed by the author, which help students acquire the skills to implement and conduct analysis and to analyze the results. This self-contained book offers a unified presentation of data analysis methods for more effective problem solving. With clear, easy-to-follow explanations, the book helps students to develop a solid understanding of basic statistical analysis and prepares them for learning the more advanced and specialized methods they will need in their work.

Walter Savitch, Kenrick Mock ... 1272 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 5th edition (March, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0132830310 - ISBN-13: 978-0132830317 ...

Praised for providing an engaging balance of thoughtful examples and explanatory discussion, best-selling author Walter Savitch explains concepts and techniques in a straightforward style using understandable language and code enhanced by a suite of pedagogical tools. Absolute Java is appropriate for both introductory and intermediate programming courses introducing Java.

George A. F. Seber, C. J. Wild ... 768 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; (September, 2003) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471471356 - ISBN-13: 978-0471471356 ...

Nonlinear Regression also includes a reference list of over 700 entries. The compilation of this material and cross-referencing of it is one of the most valuable aspects of the book. Nonlinear Regression can provide the researcher unfamiliar with a particular specialty area of nonlinear regression an introduction to that area of nonlinear regression and access to the appropriate references. Nonlinear Regression provides by far the broadest discussion of nonlinear regression models currently available and will be a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in understanding and using such models including the statistical researcher.

Victor Gioncu, Federico M. Mazzolani ... 525 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (December, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415242630 - ISBN-13: 978-0415242639 ...

Providing real world applications for different structural types and seismic characteristics, Seismic Design of Steel Structures combines knowledge of seismic behavior of steel structures with the principles of earthquake engineering. This book focuses on seismic design, and concentrates specifically on seismic-resistant steel structures. Drawing on experience from the Northridge to the Tohoku earthquakes, it combines understanding of the seismic behavior of steel structures with the principles of earthquake engineering. The book focuses on the global as well as local behavior of steel structures and their effective seismic-resistant design. It recognises different types of earthquakes, takes into account the especial danger of fire after earthquake, and proposes new bracing and connecting systems for new seismic resistant steel structures, and also for upgrading existing reinforced concrete structures. Includes the results of the extensive use of the DUCTROCT M computer program, which is used for the evaluation of the seismic available ductility, both monotonic and cyclic, for different types of earthquakes + Demonstrates good design principles by highlighting the behavior of seismic-resistant steel structures in many applications from around the world + Provides a methodological approach, making a clear distinction between strong and low-to-moderate seismic regions  + This book serves as a reference for structural engineers involved in seismic design, as well as researchers and graduate students of seismic structural analysis and design.

Patrick Siarry ... 489 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (December, 2016) ... Language: English - ASIN: B01N7LMXV6 by Amazon ...

Metaheuristics exhibit desirable properties like simplicity, easy parallelizability, and ready applicability to different types of optimization problems. After a comprehensive introduction to the field, the contributed chapters in this book include explanations of the main metaheuristics techniques, including simulated annealing, tabu search, evolutionary algorithms, artificial ants, and particle swarms, followed by chapters that demonstrate their applications to problems such as multiobjective optimization, logistics, vehicle routing, and air traffic management. The authors are leading researchers in this domain, with considerable teaching and applications experience, and the book will be of value to industrial practitioners, graduate students, and research academics.

Nataraj Dasgupta ... 412 pages - Publisher: Packt Publishing; (January, 2018) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 9781783554393 - ISBN-13: 978-1783554393 ...

Big Data analytics relates to the strategies used by organizations to collect, organize and analyze large amounts of data to uncover valuable business insights that otherwise cannot be analyzed through traditional systems. Crafting an enterprise-scale cost-efficient Big Data and machine learning solution to uncover insights and value from your organization's data is a challenge. Today, with hundreds of new Big Data systems, machine learning packages and BI Tools, selecting the right combination of technologies is an even greater challenge. This book will help you do that. With the help of this guide, you will be able to bridge the gap between the theoretical world of technology with the practical ground reality of building corporate Big Data and data science platforms. You will get hands-on exposure to Hadoop and Spark, build machine learning dashboards using R and R Shiny, create web-based apps using NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and even learn how to write R code for neural networks. By the end of the book, you will have a very clear and concrete understanding of what Big Data analytics means, how it drives revenues for organizations, and how you can develop your own Big Data analytics solution using different tools and methods articulated in this book.

Richard F. Gunst, Robert L. Mason ... 424 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (July, 1980) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0824769937 - ISBN-13: 978-0824769932 ...

Regression Analysis and Its Application: A Data-Oriented Approach answers the need for researchers and students who would like a better understanding of classical regression analysis. Useful either as a textbook or as a reference source, this book bridges the gap between the purely theoretical coverage of regression analysis and its practical application. The book presents regression analysis in the general context of data analysis. Using a teach-by-example format, it contains ten major data sets along with several smaller ones to illustrate the common characteristics of regression data and properties of statistics that are employed in regression analysis. The book covers model misspecification, residual analysis, multicollinearity, and biased regression estimators. It also focuses on data collection, model assumptions, and the interpretation of parameter estimates. Complete with an extensive bibliography, Regression Analysis and Its Application is suitable for statisticians, graduate and upper-level undergraduate students, and research scientists in biometry, business, ecology, economics, education, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, psychology, and sociology. In addition, data collection agencies in the government and private sector will benefit from the book.

Erasmo Carrera, Maria Cinefra, Marco Petrolo, Enrico Zappino ... 410 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (September, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1119941210 - ISBN-13: 978-1119941217 ...

This book deals with the Finite Element Method for the analysis of elastic structures such as beams, plates, shells and solids. The modern approach of Unified Formulation (UF), as proposed by the lead author, deals with the consideration of one-dimensional (beams), two-dimensional (plates and shells) and three-dimensional (solids) elements. Applications are given for structures which are typically employed in civil, mechanical, and aerospace engineering fields. Additional topics include mixed order elements, extension to layered composite structures, and the analysis of multifield problems involving mechanical, electrical and thermal loadings.

Robert Nisbet, Gary Miner, Ken Yale ... 822 pages - Publisher: Academic Press; 2nd edition (November, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0124166326 - ISBN-13: 978-0124166325 ...

Handbook of Statistical Analysis and Data Mining Applications, Second Edition, is a comprehensive professional reference book that guides business analysts, scientists, engineers and researchers, both academic and industrial, through all stages of data analysis, model building and implementation. The handbook helps users discern technical and business problems, understand the strengths and weaknesses of modern data mining algorithms and employ the right statistical methods for practical application. This book is an ideal reference for users who want to address massive and complex datasets with novel statistical approaches and be able to objectively evaluate analyses and solutions. It has clear, intuitive explanations of the principles and tools for solving problems using modern analytic techniques and discusses their application to real problems in ways accessible and beneficial to practitioners across several areas―from science and engineering, to medicine, academia and commerce. * Includes input by practitioners for practitioners * Includes tutorials in numerous fields of study that provide step-by-step instruction on how to use supplied tools to build models * Contains practical advice from successful real-world implementations * Brings together, in a single resource, all the information a beginner needs to understand the tools and issues in data mining to build successful data mining solutions * Features clear, intuitive explanations of novel analytical tools and techniques, and their practical applications.

József Farkas, Károly Jármai ... 265 pages - Publisher: Springer; (May, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3642427936 - ISBN-13: 978-3642427930 ...

Poul V. Lade, Jerry A. Yamamuro ... 385 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (January, 1999) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 9058090388 - ISBN-13: 978-9058090386 ...

The workshop aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the liquefaction process, necessary to the enhancement of liquefaction prediction. The contributions are divided into eight sections, which include: factors affecting liquefaction susceptibility and field studies of liquefaction. This publication contains papers presented at the International Workshop on the Physics and Mechanics of Soil Liquefaction, held in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, September 1998. The workshop focused on the physics of liquefaction in order to improve criteria and methods for predicting the collapse of saturated soils, enhance the triggering analysis, develop measures of mitigation, evaluate the effectiveness of remedial techniques and improve the current design recommendations. There are 8 sections entitled: the mechanism of instability ( 4 papers); effect of soil gradation on liquefaction ( 4 papers); factors affecting liquefaction susceptibility ( 5 papers); soil fabric and its effect on liquefaction (3 papers); methods of characterizing liquefaction potential (5 papers); methods of characterizing post-liquefaction deformation ( 3 papers); centrifuge studies of liquefaction ( 3 papers); field studies of liquefaction (3 papers).