Geo.Engineerings

224 pages - Publisher: Whittles Publishing; 3rd edition (July 24, 2014)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466588195 - ISBN-13: 978-1466588196 

The third edition of a successful engineering text, Design of Liquid Retaining Concrete Structures clarifies the theoretical guidance given in the new suite of Eurocodes for the subject of retaining structures. The book qualifies the extensive set of guides in terms of the design of these structures and provides a clear path through the process. It still discusses structural elements individually so that expertise can be applied to any situation likely to be encountered. The modifications, such as changes to surface zones, the critical steel ratio, the maximum crack spacing (flexural and imposed strain) and edge restraint, that have been introduced into the Eurocodes are highlighted and discussed in detail.

The new suite of Eurocodes is claimed to be the most technically advanced codes in the world; the codes were developed with the intention of making them less restrictive than existing codes. The third edition reflects this philosophy by providing more theoretical background information and discussion, with specific reference to current and previous research, helping the reader to achieve a greater understanding and a wider application of the basic design guidance as the codes intended. As such the book remains a vital tool for practicing civil and structural engineers.

Cho Wing Solomon To ... 350 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (December, 2013) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118342356 - ISBN-13: 978-1118342350 ...

One of the first books to provide in-depth and systematic application of finite element methods to the field of stochastic structural dynamics: The parallel developments of the Finite Element Methods in the 1950’s and the engineering applications of stochastic processes in the 1940’s provided a combined numerical analysis tool for the studies of dynamics of structures and structural systems under random loadings. In the open literature, there are books on statistical dynamics of structures and books on structural dynamics with chapters dealing with random response analysis. However, a systematic treatment of stochastic structural dynamics applying the finite element methods seems to be lacking. Aimed at advanced and specialist levels, the author presents and illustrates direct integration methods for analyzing the statistics of the response of structures to stochastic loads. The analysis methods are based on structural models represented via the Finite Element Method. In addition to stationary linear problems the text also addresses non-stationary excitation and systems with spatially stochastic property variations. ♦ A systematic treatment of stochastic structural dynamics applying the finite element methods ♦ Highly illustrated throughout and aimed at advanced and specialist levels, it focuses on computational aspects instead of theory ♦ Emphasizes results mainly in the time domain with limited contents in the frequency domain ♦ Presents and illustrates direct integration methods for analyzing the statistics of the response of structures to stochastic loads.

Abi O. Aghayere, George F. Limbrunner ... 312 pages - Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8th edition (July, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0132859297 - ISBN-13: 978-0132859295.

B. S. Massey, John Ward-Smith ... 712 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 8th edition (November, 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415362059 - ISBN-13: 978-0415362054 ...

Massey has long been a best-selling textbook. This extensively revised and updated eighth edition, like its predecessors, presents the basic principles of the mechanics of fluids in a thorough and clear manner. It provides the essential material for an honours degree course in civil or mechanical engineering, in addition to providing much relevant material for undergraduate courses in aeronautical and chemical engineering. Emphasis is given to a sound physical understanding of fluid flow and its engineering applications, rather than to mathematical techniques. Students are introduced systematically to the subject, with the text moving from the simple to the complex, and from the familiar to the unfamiliar. SI units are used throughout and there are many worked examples. The book is essentially self-contained. The opening chapter has been expanded to provide a broader introduction to fluid mechanics. New topics for this edition include basic applications of complex variable theory, the physics of tsunamis, procedures for the selection of pumps and fans, and the losses for flow through nozzles, orifice meters, perforated plates and gauzes. For lecturers, an accompanying solutions manual is available.

The author with his rich experience has made an effort in this direction and prepared a textbook on FEM ideally suited for the undergraduates. Special features Comprehensive study material including all relevant topics. Includes matrix methods inversion eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Includes relevant portions of theory of elasticity. Case studies and practical problems for better understanding of the concepts. Brief coverage of CFD. Solved problems and objective questions for students. Examples with a commercial software (ANSYS) and validation of results for code compliance for practicing engineers.