the Nest of Students

John Chilton ... 
180 pages
Publisher: Routledge; (December 28, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0750632755
ISBN-13: 978-0750632751

A space frame is a three-dimensional framework for enclosing spaces in which all members are interconnected and act as a single entity. A benefit of this type of structure is that very large spaces can be covered, uninterrupted by support from the ground.

John Chilton's book provides an up-to-date assessment of the use of space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of construction, various systems available and detailed studies of the use of space grids in modern buildings. The technical level is aimed at professional and student architects and engineers worldwide and it also serves as a useful construction manual.

John Chilton is an engineer, currently teaching architectural students at Nottingham University where he is a senior lecturer. He has also undertaken considerable research in this field.

Rodrigo Salgado ... 
896 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (October 2, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0072500581
ISBN-13: 978-0072500585

N. E. Shanmugam, C. M. Wang ... 498 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; (July, 2006) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0849395453 - ISBN-13: 978-0849395451 ...

Written by an international team of contributors and under the aegis of distinguished editors, Analysis and Design of Plated Structures: Volume 1: Stability reviews the wealth of research in this important area and its implications for design, safety, and maintenance. The book considers the various types of buckling that plated structures are likely to encounter and reviews buckling in a range of materials, from steel to various types of composites. The chapter authors discuss the behavior of differing type of components used in steel plated structures. These components include steel members and columns as well as curved, stiffened, corrugated, laminated, and other types of plate design.

Jacob Fish, Ted Belytschko - 336 pages - Publisher: Wiley; (May 21, 2007)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470035803 - ISBN-13: 978-0470035801 

Developed from the authors, combined total of 50 years undergraduate and graduate teaching experience, this book presents the finite element method formulated as a general-purpose numerical procedure for solving engineering problems governed by partial differential equations. Focusing on the formulation and application of the finite element method through the integration of finite element theory, code development, and software application, the book is both introductory and self-contained, as well as being a hands-on experience for any student.

This authoritative text on Finite Elements: * Adopts a generic approach to the subject, and is not application specific * In conjunction with a web-based chapter, it integrates code development, theory, and application in one book * Provides an accompanying Web site that includes ABAQUS Student Edition, Matlab data and programs, and instructor resources * Contains a comprehensive set of homework problems at the end of each chapter * Produces a practical, meaningful course for both lecturers, planning a finite element module, and for students using the text in private study. * Accompanied by a book companion website housing supplementary material that can be found at http://www.wileyeurope.com/college/Fish A First Course in Finite Elements is the ideal practical introductory course for junior and senior undergraduate students from a variety of science and engineering disciplines. The accompanying advanced topics at the end of each chapter also make it suitable for courses at graduate level, as well as for practitioners who need to attain or refresh their knowledge of finite elements through private study.

Ron Hanifan ... 95 pages - Publisher: Springer; (September, 2014) ...

L. Stavridis ... 
Volume: I
384 pages
Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (October 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0727741063
ISBN-13: 978-0727741066

Promoting and underlining the importance of structural thinking, Structural Systems: Behaviour and Design will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the behaviour of a wide range of structural systems based on the load-carrying mechanisms involved. Volume 1 provides readers with the fundamental concepts, predominantly focusing on plane structural systems, including beams, frames, arches and cable structures. Supported throughout with extensive diagrams, readers of all levels of experience will find this an accessible and authoritative text, enabling a solid understanding of structural behaviour without dependence on computer-generated models. This is the first in a two-volume series.

Volume: II
304 pages
Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing; (October 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0727741071
ISBN-13: 978-0727741073

Volume 1 provides readers with the fundamental concepts, predominantly focusing on plane structural systems, including beams, frames, arches and cable structures. Supported throughout with extensive diagrams, readers of all levels of experience will find this an accessible and authoritative text, enabling a solid understanding of structural behaviour without dependence on computer-generated models. Building on the fundamental concepts and basic structural systems covered in volume 1, this volume looks at the more advanced topics of spatial structural systems, dynamic behaviour and seismic response, and soil-structure interaction. Each topic is treated in a predominantly practical way and supported throughout with extensive diagrams, equipping readers with the analytical tools and structural understanding required to undertake the design of complex structures, including bridges, buildings, space covering roofs and foundations.