Geo.Engineerings

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...

Jiping Bai ... 
928 pages
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (October 14, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0857094181
ISBN-13: 978-0857094186

Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites have become essential materials for the building of new structures and for the repair of existing infrastructure. Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications provides an overview of different advanced FRP composites and the use of these materials in a variety of application areas.

Part one introduces materials used in the creation of advanced FRP composites including polyester, vinylester and epoxy resins. Part two goes on to explore the processing and fabrication of advanced FRP composites and includes chapters on prepreg processing and filament winding processes. Part three highlights properties of advanced FRP composites and explores how performance can be managed and tested. Applications of advanced FRP composites, including bridge engineering, pipe rehabilitation in the oil and gas industry and sustainable energy production, are discussed in part four.

With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Advanced fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications is a technical resource for researchers and engineers using advanced FRP composites, as well as professionals requiring an understanding of the production and properties of advanced FRP composites, and academics interested in this field.

• Provides an overview of different advanced FRP composites and the use of these materials in a variety of application areas
• Introduces materials used in the creation of advanced FRP composites including polyester, vinylester and epoxy resins
• Explores the processing and fabrication of advanced FRP composites and includes chapters on prepreg processing and filament winding processes.

C. R. Calladine ...
328 pages - Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 2nd edition (September 15, 2000)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1898563705 - ISBN-13: 978-1898563709

This book focuses on the plastic property of materials, and the way in which structures made of such material behave under load. It is intended for civil, mechanical, electro-mechanical, marine, and aeronautical engineers for under-graduate or post-graduate courses or research, and professionals in industry. Professor Calladine, from long experience in teaching, research and industry, here delivers a readable and authoritative account of theory and applications. He presents the classical "perfect plasticity material" as a model of irreversible mechanical behaviour, using this perfect plasticity property to analyse a range of continuum structural problems and metal-forming processes relevant to engineering practice.

S. Rajasekaran ... 896 pages- Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1st edition (June 13, 2009)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1845695186 - ISBN-13: 978-1845695187

Given the risk of earthquakes in many countries, knowing how structural dynamics can be applied to earthquake engineering of structures, both in theory and practice, is a vital aspect of improving the safety of buildings and structures. It can also reduce the number of deaths and injuries and the amount of property damage.

The book begins by discussing free vibration of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems, both damped and undamped, and forced vibration (harmonic force) of SDOF systems. Response to periodic dynamic loadings and impulse loads are also discussed, as are two degrees of freedom linear system response methods and free vibration of multiple degrees of freedom. Further chapters cover time history response by natural mode superposition, numerical solution methods for natural frequencies and mode shapes and differential quadrature, transformation and Finite Element methods for vibration problems. Other topics such as earthquake ground motion, response spectra and earthquake analysis of linear systems are discussed.

Structural dynamics of earthquake engineering: theory and application using Mathematica and Matlab provides civil and structural engineers and students with an understanding of the dynamic response of structures to earthquakes and the common analysis techniques employed to evaluate these responses. Worked examples in Mathematica and Matlab are given.

Explains the dynamic response of structures to earthquakes including periodic dynamic loadings and impulse loads + Examines common analysis techniques such as natural mode superposition, the finite element method and numerical solutions + Investigates this important topic in terms of both theory and practise with the inclusion of practical exercise and diagrams.

Ahmed A. Shabana ... 340 pages - Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 2nd edition (December, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1107016029 - ISBN-13: 978-1107016026 ...

This updated text presents the theory of continuum mechanics using computational methods. The text covers a broad range of topics including general problems of large rotation and large deformations and the development and limitations of finite element formulations in solving such problems. Dr. Shabana introduces theories on motion kinematics, strain, forces, and stresses, and goes on to discuss linear and nonlinear constitutive equations, including viscoelastic and plastic constitutive models. General nonlinear continuum mechanics theory is used to develop small and large finite element formulations which correctly describe rigid body motion for use in engineering applications. This second edition features a new chapter that focuses on computational geometry and finite element analysis. This book is ideal for graduate and undergraduate students, professionals, and researchers who are interested in continuum mechanics.

John W. Rudnicki ... 218 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (November, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118479912 - ISBN-13: 978-1118479919 ...

A concise introductory course text on continuum mechanics Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics focuses on the fundamentals of the subject and provides the background for formulation of numerical methods for large deformations and a wide range of material behaviours. It aims to provide the foundations for further study, not just of these subjects, but also the formulations for much more complex material behaviour and their implementation computationally. This book is divided into 5 parts, covering mathematical preliminaries, stress, motion and deformation, balance of mass, momentum and energy, and ideal constitutive relations and is a suitable textbook for introductory graduate courses for students in mechanical and civil engineering, as well as those studying material science, geology and geophysics and biomechanics. * A concise introductory course text on continuum mechanics * Covers the fundamentals of continuum mechanics * Uses modern tensor notation * Contains problems and accompanied by a companion website hosting solutions * Suitable as a textbook for introductory graduate courses for students in mechanical and civil engineering.