Geo.Engineerings

Michael N. Fardis, Eduardo Carvalho, Amr Alnashai, Ezio Faccioli, Paolo Pinto, Andre Plumier... 
286 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January, 2005) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727733486 - ISBN-13: 978-0727733481 ...

This series of Designers Guides to the Eurocodes provides comprehensive guidance in the form of design aids, indications for the most convenient design procedures and worked examples. The books also include background information to aid the designer in understanding the reasoning behind and the objectives of the codes. All of the individual guides work in conjunction with the Designers Guide to EN1990 Eurocode: Basis of Structural Design.

Ronald E. Walpole, Raymond H. Myers, Sharon L. Myers, Keying E. Ye ... 
816 pages - Publisher: Pearson; 9th edition (January, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0321629116 - ISBN-13: 978-0321629111.

This classic text provides a rigorous introduction to basic probability theory and statistical inference, with a unique balance of theory and methodology. Interesting, relevant applications use real data from actual studies, showing how the concepts and methods can be used to solve problems in the field. This revision focuses on improved clarity and deeper understanding.

ASCE ... 34 pages - Publisher: American Society Civil Engineers; (July, 2001) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784404720 - ISBN-13: 978-0784404720 ...

This Standard covers the direct design of buried one-cell precast reinforced concrete box sections for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water and drainage, and to serve as tunnels. The design and analysis method accounts for the interaction between the box sections and soil envelope in calculating loads, pressure distributions, moment, thrust and shear in the box section, and includes a procedure for calculating the required reinforcement. Load effects are determined separately for each loading. The structural design of one-cell precast reinforced concrete box sections is based on a limits state design procedure that accounts for strength and serviceability criteria and is consistent with the procedures outlined in Section 17 of the AASHTO Standard Specification for Highway Bridges. The design criteria include: structural aspects, such as flexure, thrust, and shear strengths; handling and installation; fatigue limits; and crack width control. The design of a one-cell precast reinforced concrete box section is based on the assumption that specified design bedding and installation requirements will be achieved during construction of the installation. Owners and engineers will find this Standard useful in preparing contract documents based on the direct design method.

Kevin L. Priddy, Paul E. Keller ... 180 pages - Publisher: SPIE Publications; (August, 2005) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0819459879 - ISBN-13: 978-0819459879 ...

This tutorial text provides the reader with an understanding of artificial neural networks (ANNs) and their application, beginning with the biological systems which inspired them, through the learning methods that have been developed and the data collection processes, to the many ways ANNs are being used today.
The material is presented with a minimum of math (although the mathematical details are included in the appendices for interested readers), and with a maximum of hands-on experience. All specialized terms are included in a glossary. The result is a highly readable text that will teach the engineer the guiding principles necessary to use and apply artificial neural networks. Contents: - Preface - Acknowledgments - Introduction - Learning Methods - Data Normalization - Data Collection, Preparation, Labeling, and Input Coding - Output Coding - Post-Processing - Supervised Training Methods - Unsupervised Training Methods - Recurrent Neural Networks - A Plethora of Applications - Dealing with Limited Amounts of Data - Appendix A: The Feedforward Neural Network - Appendix B: Feature Saliency - Appendix C: Matlab Code for Various Neural Networks - Appendix D: Glossary of Terms - References - Index.

Mathukumalli Vidyasagar ... 488 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (November, 2002) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 1852333731 - ISBN-13: 978-1852333737 ...

Learning and Generalization provides a formal mathematical theory for addressing intuitive questions such as: How does a machine learn a new concept on the basis of examples? • How can a neural network, after sufficient training, correctly predict the outcome of a previously unseen input? • How much training is required to achieve a specified level of accuracy in the prediction? • How can one identify the dynamical behaviour of a nonlinear control system by observing its input-output behaviour over a finite interval of time?

In its successful first edition, A Theory of Learning and Generalization was the first book to treat the problem of machine learning in conjunction with the theory of empirical processes, the latter being a well-established branch of probability theory. The treatment of both topics side-by-side leads to new insights, as well as to new results in both topics. This second edition extends and improves upon this material, covering new areas including: • Support vector machines. • Fat-shattering dimensions and applications to neural network learning. • Learning with dependent samples generated by a beta-mixing process. • Connections between system identification and learning theory. • Probabilistic solution of 'intractable problems' in robust control and matrix theory using randomized algorithm. Reflecting advancements in the field, solutions to some of the open problems posed in the first edition are presented, while new open problems have been added. Learning and Generalization (second edition) is essential reading for control and system theorists, neural network researchers, theoretical computer scientists and probabilist.

Roger P. Johnson, Haig Gulvanessian ... 248 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford; (January, 2004) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731513 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731517 ...

EN 1994-1-1, also known as Eurocode 4, is one standard of the Eurocode suite and describes the principles and requirements for safety, serviceability and durability of composite steel and concrete structures. This Designers guide provides the user with guidance on the interpretation and use of EN 1994-1-1 through worked examples in relation to rules for buildings, structural fire design and for bridges. It explains the relationship with the other Eurocode parts to which it refers and to the relevant British codes.

P. Tindall, T. Hoglund ... 168 pages - Publisher: ICE Publishing; (August, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727757377 - ISBN-13: 978-0727757371 ...

Eurocode 9 covers the design of building and civil engineering works made from wrought and cast aluminium alloys. While aluminium is a lesser-used material, EN9 (EN 1999-1-1 and -1-4) is a complicated document and there is currently very little guidance to its use. The latest addition to the bestselling Designers Guide series addresses the considerable demand for Eurocode guidance covering aluminium.

D. Moore, C. Bailey, T. Lennon, Y. Wang ... 
144 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (January, 2007) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731572 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731579 ...

The guide takes the form of an introduction to the procedures required to achieve design solutions for a typical range of structural elements and assemblies. Worked examples are included along with appropriate text to illustrate the use of the Eurocodes for specific design scenarios.