Geo.Engineerings

Andrzej Janczak ... 199 pages - Publisher: Springer; (February, 2009) ... 
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3540231854 - ISBN-13: 978-3540231851 ...

This monograph systematically presents the existing identification methods of nonlinear systems using the block-oriented approach It surveys various known approaches to the identification of Wiener and Hammerstein systems which are applicable to both neural network and polynomial models. The book gives a comparative study of their gradient approximation accuracy, computational complexity, and convergence rates and furthermore presents some new and original methods concerning the model parameter adjusting with gradient-based techniques. "Identification of Nonlinear Systems Using Neural Networks and Polynomal Models" is useful for researchers, engineers and graduate students in nonlinear systems and neural network theory.

Igor A. Karnovsky, Olga Lebed ... 593 pages - Publisher: Springer; (December 7, 2009)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1441910468 - ISBN-13: 978-1441910462

Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis aims to help its readers navigate through the vast field of structural analysis. The book aims to help its readers master the numerous methods used in structural analysis by focusing on the principal concepts, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The end result is a guide to mastering the many intricacies of the plethora of methods of structural analysis.

The book differentiates itself from other volumes in the field by focusing on the following: • Extended analysis of beams, trusses, frames, arches and cables • Extensive application of influence lines for analysis of structures • Simple and effective procedures for computation of deflections • Introduction to plastic analysis, stability, and free vibration analysis Authors Igor A. Karnovsky and Olga Lebed have crafted a must-read book for civil and structural engineers, as well as researches and students with an interest in perfecting structural analysis. Advanced Methods of Structural Analysis also offers numerous example problems, accompanied by detailed solutions and discussion of the results.

Sven Thelandersson, Hans J. Larsen ... 456 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (March, 2003) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470844698 - ISBN-13: 978-0470844694 ...

Timber construction is one of the most prevalent methods of constructing buildings in North America and an increasingly significant method of construction in Europe and the rest of the world. Timber Engineering deals not only with the structural aspects of timber construction, structural components, joints and systems based on solid timber and engineered wood products, but also material behaviour and properties on a wood element level. Produced by internationally renowned experts in the field, this book represents the state of the art in research on the understanding of the material behaviour of solid wood and engineered wood products. There is no comparable compendium currently available on the topic - the subjects represented include the most recent phenomena of timber engineering and the newest development of practice-related research.

Grouped into three different sections, 'Basic properties of wood-based structural elements', 'Design aspects on timber structures' and 'Joints and structural assemblies', this book focuses on key issues in the understanding of: timber as a modern engineered construction material with controlled and documented properties + the background for design of structural systems based on timber and engineered wood products + the background for structural design of joints in structural timber systems+ Furthermore, this invaluable book contains advanced teaching material for all technical schools and universities involved in timber engineering. It also provides an essential resource for timber engineering students and researchers, as well as practicing structural and civil engineers.