the Nest of Students

B. G. Neal ... 

• 205 pages
• Publisher: Halsted Press / Wiley; 3rd edition (1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470990171
• ISBN-13: 978-0470990179

Plastic methods are well established, particularly for economical design of steel structures, but they are also of interest from a theoretical point of view. This well established textbook includes numerous worked examples and problems and answers. This book should be of interest to undergraduate students on structural analysis and design courses, forming part of degree courses on civil and structural engineering.

Stuart Stanley, Jervis Moy ... 
Plastic behaviour and the methods for calculating the collapse load of steel structures are discussed and examined. An explanation of the effects of deflections, instability and imperfections on the collapse of structures is followed by a description of the design methods for steel structures.

Robert Ratay ... 688 pages - Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (November, 2009) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0071498842 - ISBN-13: 978-0071498845 ...

Thoroughly revised and featuring contributions from leading experts, this definitive handbook offers comprehensive treatment of forensic structural engineering and expert witness delivery. From exploring the possible origins of errors, through investigating and analyzing failures, to working with the legal profession for assigning responsibilities, Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook, Second Edition covers every important topic in the field.

The design and construction process - Design and construction safety codes, standards, and regulations - Standard of care and duty to perform - First steps and legal concerns after a failure - Engineering investigation of failures - Origins and causes of failures - Loads and hazards - Design errors, construction defects, and project miscommunication - Defects, deterioration, and durability - Mechanisms and analyses of failures in steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and temporary structures; building envelope; and structural foundations - Litigation and dispute resolution - The expert consultant and witness.

P. C. Varghese ... 580 pages - Publisher: PHI; (August, 2004) ... Language: English  - ASIN: B00K7YGJZO by Amazon Digital Services ...

The new edition of this book is a detailed and updated study of the limit state design. It includes the chapter on “Limit State of Durability of Concrete to Environment” as well as the new provisions for design for shear rules for spacing of main steel in slabs, lateral steel in columns, and stirrups in beams. The book conforms to the provisions of the latest version of IS 456, namely IS 456: 2000. The book is intended for the undergraduate students of Civil Engineering and practising engineers.

Barna Szabó, Ivo Babuška ...
382 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (April 18, 2011)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470977280 - ISBN-13: 978-0470977286

When using numerical simulation to make a decision, how can its reliability be determined? What are the common pitfalls and mistakes when assessing the trustworthiness of computed information, and how can they be avoided?
Whenever numerical simulation is employed in connection with engineering decision-making, there is an implied expectation of reliability: one cannot base decisions on computed information without believing that information is reliable enough to support those decisions. Using mathematical models to show the reliability of computer-generated information is an essential part of any modelling effort.

Giving users of finite element analysis (FEA) software an introduction to verification and validation procedures, this book thoroughly covers the fundamentals of assuring reliability in numerical simulation. The renowned authors systematically guide readers through the basic theory and algorithmic structure of the finite element method, using helpful examples and exercises throughout.

* Delivers the tools needed to have a working knowledge of the finite element method * Illustrates the concepts and procedures of verification and validation * Explains the process of conceptualization supported by virtual experimentation * Describes the convergence characteristics of the h-, p- and hp-methods * Covers the hierarchic view of mathematical models and finite element spaces * Uses examples and exercises which illustrate the techniques and procedures of quality assurance * Ideal for mechanical and structural engineering students, practicing engineers and applied mathematicians * Includes parameter-controlled examples of solved problems in a companion website (www.wiley.com/go/szabo).