Geo.Engineerings

John D. Holmes ... 450 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 3rd edition (January, 2015) - Language: English - ISBN-10: 1482229196 - ISBN-13: 978-1482229196.

Wind forces from various types of extreme wind events continue to generate ever-increasing damage to buildings and other structures. Wind Loading of Structures, Third Edition fills an important gap as an information source for practicing and academic engineers alike, explaining the principles of wind loads on structures, including the relevant aspects of meteorology, bluff-body aerodynamics, probability and statistics, and structural dynamics. Written in Line with International Standards: Among the unique features of the book are its broad view of the major international codes and standards, and information on the extreme wind climates of a large number of countries of the world. It is directed towards practicing (particularly structural) engineers, and academics and graduate students.

The main changes from the earlier editions are:

• Discussion of potential global warming effects on extreme events
• More discussion of tornados and tornado-generated damage
• A rational approach to gust durations for structural design
• Expanded considerations of wind-induced fatigue damage
• Consideration of aeolian vibrations of suspended transmission lines
• Expansion of the sections on the cross-wind response of tall slender structures
• Simplified approaches to wind loads on "porous" industrial, mining, and oil/gas structures
• A more general discussion of formats in wind codes and standards

Not dedicated to a specific code or standard, Wind Loading of Structures, Third Edition highlights the general format and procedures related to all major codes and standards, addresses structures of various types, and presents you with topics not typically covered in traditional texts such as internal pressures, fatigue damage by wind forces, and equivalent static wind load distributions.

David A. Fanella, Javeed A. Munshi ... 185 pages - Publisher: Portland Cement Assn.; 1st edition (January, 1998) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0893121959 - ISBN-13: 978-0893121952 ...

Special emphasis is given to the detailing requirements for a variety of structural componenets in regions of low, moderate, and high seismic risk. The detailed design of three reinforced concrete buildings in high seismic zones utilizing the various structural systems recognized in the 1997 UBC is illustrated. All three buildings are analyzed and designed for the combined effects of gravity, seismic, and wind loads.... Description: Comprehend the basic considerations involved in earthquake-resistant design. Included are the seismic design provisions and detailing requirements for structures located in regions of low, moderate, and high seismic activity. This publication outlines the basic considerations involved in earthquake-resistant design according to the provisions of the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC). Included is a comprehensive description of the seismic design provisions contained in the 1997 UBC, as well as a chapter devoted to seismic detailing requirements for structures located in regions of low, moderate, and high seismic activity. Comparisons between the requirements of the 1997 UBC and the 1994 UBC are also given. Presented are the designs of a special moment-resisting frame system, a building frame system, and a dual system for combined gravity, earthquake, and wind forces. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 1.1 Scope 1.2 Major Changes in Earthquake Design Requirements 1.3 Major Changes in Concrete Related Provisions 1.4 References 2. Seismic Design Loads 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Load Combinations 2.3 Criteria Selection 2.4 Minimum Design Lateral Forces and Related Effects 2.5 Detailed System Design Requirements 2.6 References 3. Detailing Requirements 3.1 Introduction 3.2 General Requirements 3.3 Members Subjected to Bending 3.4 Members Subjected to Bending and Axial Load 3.5 Shearwalls 3.6 Diaphragms 3.7 Joints of Frames 3.8 Development Lengths 3.9 Shear Strength Requirements 3.10 Two-Way Slab Without Beams 3.11 Frame Members Not Proportioned to Resist Forces Induced by Earthquake Motions 3.12 References 4. Beam-Column Frame 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Design Data 4.3 Seismic Load Analysis 4.4 Wind Load Analysis 4.5 Gravity Load Analysis 4.6 Design for Combined Load Effects 4.7 References 5. Building Frame System 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Design Data 5.3 Seismic Load Analysis 5.4 Wind Load Analysis and much more...