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N. Subramanian ... 864 pages - Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press; (March, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0198068816 - ISBN-13: 978-0198068815

Design of Steel Structures is designed to meet the requirements of undergraduate students of civil and structural engineering. This book will also prove useful for postgraduate students and serve as an invaluable reference for practicing engineers unfamiliar with the limit state design of steel structures. The book provides an extensive coverage of the design of steel structures in accordance with the latest code of practice for general construction in steel (IS 800 : 2007). The book is based on the modern limit state approach to design and covers topics such as properties of steel, types of steel structures, important areas of structural steel technology, bolted connections, welded connections, design of trusses, design of plate girders, and design of beam columns. Each chapter features solved examples, review questions, and practice problems as well as ample illustrations to supplement the text.

Federico M. Mazzolani, Ricardo Herrera ... 1130 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (December, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415621054 - ISBN-13: 978-0415621052 ...

Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas  is a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field of seismic resistant steel structures. It comprises a collection of papers presented at the seventh International Specialty Conference STESSA 2012 (Santiago, Chile, 9-11 January 2012), and includes the state-of-the-art in both theoretical and experimental research on the behaviour of steel structures in seismic areas. The book is organized in the following sections: Performance-Based Design of Structures; Seismic, Wind and Exceptional Load; Material Behaviour; Member Behaviour; Connection Behaviour; Global Behaviour; Analytical and Experimental Methods; Mixed and Composite Structures; Passive and Active Control; Strengthening and Repairing; Codification; Design, Fabrication and Practice. Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas aims to close the gap between the results of academic research, codification and application on the one hand, and common practice on the other. This book provides a complete framework of the most recent trends in the field of steel structures in seismic areas, with particular reference to the utilisation of multi-level performance based design concepts, the analysis of factors influencing the steel structure behaviour during strong ground motions, minimizing earthquake damage, seismic retrofit, the collapse behaviour of steel structures, recent developments in advanced large-scale experimental techniques, and the utilization of large-scale seismic testing facilities. The book is a valuable resource for engineers, academia and Ph.D. students in Civil Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Structural Engineering, Steel Construction, Steel Development, and Building Disaster Prevention.

Hiroyuki Aoyama ... 300 pages - Publisher: World Scientific Publishing; (January, 2002) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1860942393 - ISBN-13: 978-1860942396 ...

This text presents the results of a Japanese national research project carried out in 1988-1993, usually referred to as the New RC Project. Developing advanced reinforced concrete building structures with high strength and high quality materials under its auspices, the project aimed to promote construction of high-rise reinforced concrete buildings in highly seismic areas such as Japan. The project covered all the aspects of reinforced concrete structures, namely materials, structural elements, structural design, construction and feasibility studies. In addition to presenting these results, the text includes two chapters giving an elementary explanation of modern analytical techniques - finite element analysis and earthquake response analysis.

Edmund Booth ... 368 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; 3rd edition (February, 2014) ... Language: English  - ISBN-10: 0727757946 - ISBN-13: 978-0727757944 ...

Earthquake Design Practice for Buildings, 3rd edition provides comprehensive, practical and easy to read advice for all engineers, designers and analysts of earthquake resistant structures. This new edition has been completely revised to account for the many developments that had taken place since the publication of the best-selling second edition. The third edition continues to provide comprehensive practical guidance and now covers: Threats to human activity from earthquakes and strategies employed to mitigate this Reference to SHARE, SESAME, synthetic ground motion derivation Major update of codes European and USA A new prestressed concrete Floor diaphragm design brought closer to US practice European ideas now incorporated New US and ISO material on contents Supplemental damping

John Newman, B. S. Choo ... 288 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; (October, 2003) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0750651032 - ISBN-13: 978-0750651035 ...

Based on the Institute of Concrete Technology's advanced course, the Advanced Concrete Technology series is a comprehensive educational and reference resource for the concrete materials technologist. An expert international team of authors from research, academia, and industry have come together to produce this unique reference source. This first volume deals with the constituent materials of concrete. With worked examples, case studies and illustrations throughout, the book will be a key reference for the concrete specialist for years to come. Expert international authorship ensures the series is authoritative + Case studies and worked examples help the reader apply their knowledge to practice + Comprehensive coverage of the subject gives the reader all the necessary reference material.

John Newman, B. S. Choo ... 352 pages -Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; (December, 2003) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0750651040 - ISBN-13: 978-0750651042

Based on the Institute of Concrete Technology's Advanced Concrete Technology Course, these four volumes are a comprehensive educational and reference resource for the concrete materials technologist. An expert international team of authors from research, academia and industry has been brought together to produce this unique series. Each volume deals with a different aspect of the subject: constituent materials, properties, processes and testing and quality. With worked examples, case studies and illustrations throughout, the books will be a key reference for the concrete specialist for years to come.

Liviu Crainic, Mihai Munteanu ... 260 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (December, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415631866 - ISBN-13: 978-0415631860 ...

This book examines and presents essential aspects of the behavior, analysis, design and detailing of reinforced concrete buildings subjected to strong seismic activity. Seismic design is an extremely complex problem that has seen spectacular development in the last decades. The present volume tries to show how the principles and methods of earthquake engineering can be applied to seismic analysis and design of reinforced concrete buildings. The book starts with an up-to-date presentation of fundamental aspects of reinforced concrete behavior quantified through constitutive laws for monotonic and hysteretic loading. Basic concepts of post-elastic analysis like plastic hinge, plastic length, fiber models, and stable and unstable hysteretic behaviour are, accordingly, defined and commented upon. For a deeper understanding of seismic design philosophy and of static and dynamic post-elastic analysis, seismic behavior of different types of reinforced concrete structures (frames, walls) is examined in detail. Next, up-to-date methods for analysis and design are presented. The powerful concept of structural system is defined and systematically used to explain the response to seismic activity, as well as the procedures for analysis and detailing of common building structures. Several case studies are presented. The book is not code-oriented. The structural design codes are subject to constant reevaluation and updating. Rather than presenting code provisions, this book offers a coherent system of notions, concepts and methods, which facilitate understanding and application of any design code.

Giora Maymon ... 488 pages - Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; (July, 2008) - Language: English - ASIN: B0089NV9FU by Amazon ...

Probabilistic structural dynamics offers unparalleled tools for analyzing uncertainties in structural design. Once avoided because it is mathematically rigorous, this technique has recently remerged with the aide of computer software. Written by an author/educator with 40 years of experience in structural design, this user friendly manual integrates theories, formulas and mathematical models to produce a guide that will allow professionals to quickly grasp concepts and start solving problems. In this book, the author uses simple examples that provide templates for creating of more robust case studies later in the book. Problems are presented in an easy to understand form + Practical guide to software programs to solve design problems + Packed with examples and case studies of actual projects + Classical and the new stochastic factors of safety.

Yeong-Bin Yang ... 450 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; (October, 1994) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0131092243 - ISBN-13: 978-0131092242 ...

Any nonlinear theories or finite elements have to be tested before they can be put into practice. Using the rigid body concept, this book provides simple rules for examining the validity of nonlinear theories and finite elements derived for structural members. The rules can be applied as well to testing the consistency of existing theories or computer analysis programs for nonlinear structures. Covers linear analysis and element quality test; nonlinear trusses and incremental constitutive laws; nonlinear analysis of planar frames; fundamentals of nonlinear theory of space frames; stiffness matrices for nonlinear analysis of space frames; theory and analysis on buckling of curved beams; and procedures for geometric nonlinear analysis. Provides numerous examples containing both analytical and numerical solutions. For mechanical, civil, and aerospace engineers

Ka-Veng Yuen ... 320 pages - Publisher: Wiley; (April, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470824549 - ISBN-13: 978-0470824542.

Bayesian methods are a powerful tool in many areas of science and engineering, especially statistical physics, medical sciences, electrical engineering, and information sciences. They are also ideal for civil engineering applications, given the numerous types of modeling and parametric uncertainty in civil engineering problems. For example, earthquake ground motion cannot be predetermined at the structural design stage. Complete wind pressure profiles are difficult to measure under operating conditions. Material properties can be difficult to determine to a very precise level - especially concrete, rock, and soil. For air quality prediction, it is difficult to measure the hourly/daily pollutants generated by cars and factories within the area of concern. It is also difficult to obtain the updated air quality information of the surrounding cities. Furthermore, the meteorological conditions of the day for prediction are also uncertain. These are just some of the civil engineering examples to which Bayesian probabilistic methods are applicable. 

Familiarizes readers with the latest developments in the field + Includes identification problems for both dynamic and static systems + Addresses challenging civil engineering problems such as modal/model updating + Presents methods applicable to mechanical and aerospace engineering + Gives engineers and engineering students a concrete sense of implementation + Covers real-world case studies in civil engineering and beyond, such as: structural health monitoring + seismic attenuation + finite-element model updating + hydraulic jump + artificial neural network + air quality prediction + Includes other insightful daily-life examples  + Companion website with MATLAB code downloads for independent practice.

Franklin Y. Cheng ... 997 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (September, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0824703871 - ISBN-13: 978-0824703875  ...

Uses state-of-the-art computer technology to formulate displacement method with matrix algebra. Facilitates analysis of structural dynamics and applications to earthquake engineering and UBC and IBC seismic building codes.

Mehdi Setareh, R. Darvas ... 680 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (August, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319241133 - ISBN-13: 978-3319241135 ...

This revised, fully updated second edition covers the analysis, design, and construction of reinforced concrete structures from a real-world perspective. It examines different reinforced concrete elements such as slabs, beams, columns, foundations, basement and retaining walls and pre-stressed concrete incorporating the most up-to-date edition of the American Concrete Institute Code (ACI 318-14) requirements for the design of concrete structures. It includes a chapter on metric system in reinforced concrete design and construction. A new chapter on the design of formworks has been added which is of great value to students in the construction engineering programs along with practicing engineers and architects. This second edition also includes a new appendix with color images illustrating various concrete construction practices, and well-designed buildings. The ACI 318-14 constitutes the most extensive reorganization of the code in the past 40 years. References to the various sections of the ACI 318-14 are provided throughout the book to facilitate its use by students and professionals. Aimed at architecture, building construction, and undergraduate engineering students, the scope of concepts in this volume emphasize simplified and practical methods in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete. This is distinct from advanced, graduate engineering texts, where treatment of the subject centers around the theoretical and mathematical aspects of design. As in the first edition, this book adopts a step-by-step approach to solving analysis and design problems in reinforced concrete. Using a highly graphical and interactive approach in its use of detailed images and self-experimentation exercises, “Concrete Structures, Second Edition,” is tailored to the most practical questions and fundamental concepts of design of structures in reinforced concrete. The text stands as an ideal learning resource for civil engineering, building construction, and architecture students as well as a valuable reference for concrete structural design professionals in practice.

G. C. Mays, A. R. Hutchinson ... 348 pages - Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press; (June, 1992) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 052132677X - ISBN-13: 978-0521326773 ...

Recent advances in adhesive technology have led to a rapid growth in the use of adhesives in load-bearing joints in civil engineering applications such as buildings and bridges. In many cases, the use of adhesives can prove more convenient, less expensive, stronger, and more durable than traditional methods of joining. This book provides for a complete and clear introduction to the use of adhesives to form load-bearing joints in bridges, civil engineering and building structures. The first part of this book addresses the crucial factors involved in the formation of a successful adhesive joint, including adhesive selection, surface preparation, joint design, fabrication and protection from the environment. The second part of the book describes the growing uses of adhesives to repair and strengthen existing structures, in addition to describing their use in new constructions and applications that are now being developed for the future. The connection between the two parts of the book is brought out wherever possible so that the links between theory and practice are emphasized. The book gives the reader all the information required to fully exploit the economic and technical advantages of adhesives over conventional methods. Professional civil and structural engineers in higher education and industry will find this book an invaluable source of information on a technology of increasing importance.

Frederick S. Roland ... 408 pages -Publisher: Professional Publications; 2nd edition (November, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1591264839 - ISBN-13: 978-1591264835 ...

Steel Design for the Civil PE and Structural SE Exams gives you a thorough overview of the concepts and methods you’ll need to solve problems in steel analysis and design on the Civil and Structural PE exams. Sharpen your problem-solving skills and assess your knowledge of how to apply important specifications with 37 exam-like, multiple-choice practice problems, each one accompanied by a detailed, step-by-step solution showing both LRFD and ASD methods. Prepare to pass the Civil and Structural PE exams: Clear explanations of required codes and standards + Detailed examples illustrating a wide range of common situations +Confidence-building practice problems +Side-by-side LRFD and ASD solutions + Thorough index and easy-to-use lists of tables, figures, problems, and nomenclature. Topics Covered: Allowable Strength Design (ASD) + Bolted Connections + Combined Stress  + Members + Composite Steel Members + Flanges and Weds with Concentrated Loads + History and Development of Structural Steel + Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) + Loads and Load Combinations + Plate Girders + Steel Beam Design + Steel Column Design + Tension Member  + Design + Welded Connections. Referenced Codes and Standards: Steel Construction Manual and Specification (AISC 325 and AISC 360) + Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7) + International Building Code (IBC).

David C. MacLaughlin, Hector Estrada ... 256 pages - Publisher: Cengage Learning; 2nd edition (January, 2009) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1401890326 - ISBN-13: 978-1401890322 ...

Practical and easy to use, this text lays a solid groundwork for beginning and intermediate students to pursue careers in architecture, construction, or civil engineering. The text clarifies the vital interdependence between structural steel design and fabrication drawings, equipping students to work flexibly with both. First and foremost a drafting book, Structural Steel Drafting and Design gives an overview of structural design theory while providing numerous examples, illustrations, and real-world assignments. Students also become acquainted with critical tables and reference material from industry-standard sources, as well as the merits of Load and Resistance Factor Design and Allowable Strength Design.

M. L. Sharma, Manish Shrikhande, H. R. Wason ... 431 pages - Publisher: Springer; (June, 2018) ... Language: English - Amazon SIN: B07DYH16Y8.

This edited volume is an up-to-date guide for students, policy makers and engineers on earthquake engineering, including methods and technologies for seismic hazard detection and mitigation. The book was written in honour of the late Professor Jai Krishna, who was a pioneer in teaching and research in the field of earthquake engineering in India during his decades-long work at the University of Roorkee (now the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee). The book comprehensively covers the historical development of earthquake engineering in India, and uses this background knowledge to address the need for current advances in earthquake engineering, especially in developing countries. After discussing the history and growth of earthquake engineering in India from the past 50 years, the book addresses the present status of earthquake engineering in regards to the seismic resistant designs of bridges, buildings, railways, and other infrastructures. Specific topics include response spectrum superposition methods, design philosophy, system identification approaches, retaining walls, and shallow foundations. Readers will learn about developments in earthquake engineering over the past 50 years, and how new methods and technologies can be applied towards seismic risk and hazard identification and mitigation.

Steven O'Hara ... 120 pages - Publisher: Momentum Press; (December, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1606504886 - ISBN-13: 978-1606504888 ...

As structural engineers move further into the age of digital computation and rely more heavily on computers to solve problems, it remains paramount that they understand the basic mathematics and engineering principles used to design and analyze building structures. The link between the basic concepts and application to real world problems is one of the most challenging learning endeavors that structural engineers face. The primary purpose of Numerical Structural Analysis is to assist structural engineering students with developing the ability to solve complex structural analysis problems. This book will cover numerical techniques to solve mathematical formulations, which are necessary in developing the analysis procedures for structural engineering. Once the numerical formulations are understood, engineers can then develop structural analysis methods that use these techniques. This will be done primarily with matrix structural stiffness procedures. Finally, advanced stiffness topics will be developed and presented to solve unique structural problems, including member end releases, non-prismatic, shear, geometric, and torsional stiffness.

Gary C. Hart, Kevin Wong ... 608 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (December, 1999) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0471361690 - ISBN-13: 978-0471361695 ...

A clear, straightforward presentation of the theory of structural dynamics, illustrated with rich examples! Drawn from the authors' work in extending the theory of structural dynamics to develop computer models to estimate building performance, this comprehensible book presents structural engineers with the key elements of structural dynamics.

Paolo Rugarli ... 424 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford; (January, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727740938 - ISBN-13: 978-0727740939 ...
  
Structural Analysis with Finite Elements reveals the theory behind the finite element (FE) method as it relates to structural engineering and explains how to overcome commonly encountered problems and errors found in everyday structural modelling with finite element software.

Bungale S. Taranath ... 912 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (December, 2004) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0824759346 - ISBN-13: 978-0824759346 ...

Developed as a resource for practicing engineers, while simultaneously serving as a text in a formal classroom setting, Wind and Earthquake Resistant Buildings provides a fundmental understanding of the behavior of steel, concrete, and composite building structures. The text format follows, in a logical manner, the typical process of designing a building, from the first step of determining design loads, to the final step of evaluating its behavior for unusual effects. Includes a worksheet that takes the drudgery out of estimating wind response: The book presents an in-depth review of wind effects and outlines seismic design, highlighting the dymamic behavior of buildings. It covers the design and detailing the requirements of steel, concrete, and composite buidlings assigned to seismic design categories A through E. The author explains critical code specific items and structural concepts by doing the nearly impossible feat of addressing the history, reason for existence, and intent of major design provisions of the building codes. While the scope of the book is intentionally broad, it provides enough in-depth coverage to make it useful for structural engineers in all stages of their careers.

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