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Les Hamill ... 384 pages - Publication Date: April, 2007 - Language: English - AmazonSIN: B000Q3651O.

The purpose of the Bridge Hydraulics is to enable practising engineers to conduct a competent hydraulic analysis of the flow through a bridge waterway. This analysis may be part of the design of a new bridge or an analysis of an existing structure to determine the backwater to see if it significantly exacerbates flooding upstream. It may be necessary to produce a mathematical or computer model of the flow of the river. Most of the published work relating to bridge hydraulics is contained in relatively obscure research publications that are not readily available to practising engineers. Some general texts on hydraulics (e.g. Chow, Open-channel Hydraulics) summarize parts of this research, but because of the need for brevity, only cover one of about four possible methods of analysis. Frequently one of the other methods would be more suitable. None of the existing publications guide the reader as to which method to use under what circumstances, or bother to explain the factors involved in bridge hydraulics and why they are so important. Thus engineers who are not specialists in this field (and even those that are) struggle to analyse and design bridge waterways effectively. The aim of the book is to provide an introduction to bridge hydraulics by introducing and explaining the significance of the variables involved, and summarizing all of the available methods of analysing and designing bridge waterway openings. This will provide an authoritative guide to the strengths and weaknesses of the methods, which to use under various circumstances, and the accuracy to be expected. Numerical examples will be provided where appropriate. Details of how to improve the hydraulic efficiency of a bridge will also be included. The book will cover single and multispan bridges with either rectangular or arched openings. Arched openings have often been omitted in the past but there are thousands of arch bridges in the UK and thus this book is the first to consider them in detail. The book will provide practising engineers with the means to design more authoritatively bridge waterway openings, thus making their designs more appropriate and more acceptable to the agencies that have to approve the proposals.

Lawrence Martin, John Purkiss ...
486 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 3rd edition (October 26, 2007)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0750650605 - ISBN-13: 978-0750650601

This is a solid introduction to design to the new Eurocode specification for civil and structural engineering students, technicians and professionals. It covers Eurocode 3 on steel and Eurocode 4 on composite structures, using worked examples, and provides introduction to principles and practical guidance on compliance.

Oleg Zikanov ... 320 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (March, 2010) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470423293 - ISBN-13: 978-0470423295 ....

This book serves as a complete and self-contained introduction to the principles of Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis. It is deliberately short (at approximately 300 pages) and can be used as a text for the first part of the course of applied CFD followed by a software tutorial. The main objectives of this non-traditional format are: 1) To introduce and explain, using simple examples where possible, the principles and methods of CFD analysis and to demystify the `black box’ of a CFD software tool, and 2) To provide a basic understanding of how CFD problems are set and which factors affect the success and failure of the analysis. Included in the text are the mathematical and physical foundations of CFD, formulation of CFD problems, basic principles of numerical approximation (grids, consistency, convergence, stability, and order of approximation, etc), methods of discretization with focus on finite difference and finite volume techniques, methods of solution of transient and steady state problems, commonly used numerical methods for heat transfer and fluid flows, plus a brief introduction into turbulence modeling.

From the Back Cover: The essential introductory guide to computational fluid dynamics: As modern advancements continue to generate growth in computer power, and as new, more accurate and effective numerical techniques are developed, computational fluid dynamics is emerging as a primary method for analyzing fluid flows and heat transfer. CFD is used in many areas, such as astrophysics, weather prediction, and biomedical research, but mainly in engineering, where it has become an everyday tool of design and optimization. Essential Computational Fluid Dynamics shows why it is imperative for newcomers in this field as well as for experienced engineers to understand the basics of CFD analysis in order to apply available CFD software correctly and efficiently. This indispensable companion: Introduces computational fluid dynamics to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to working professionals in the areas of practical applications of CFD, such as mechanical, civil, chemical, or environmental engineering + Focuses on the needs of someone who wants to apply the CFD software and understand how it works, rather than develop new codes + Covers all the major topics, from the basics of discretization to turbulence modeling and uncertainty analysis + Discusses complex issues using simple examples and rein-forces learning with problems. With expert guidance and a wealth of useful techniques, this book offers a clear, concise, and accessible account of the essentials needed to conduct and interpret a CFD analysis.

N. Subramanian ... 928 pages - Publisher: Oxford Univ. Press; (March, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0198086946 - ISBN-13: 978-0198086949 ...

This book provides an extensive coverage of the design of reinforced concrete structures in accordance with the current Indian code of practice (IS 456: 2000). As some of the Indian code provisions are outdated, the American code provisions are provided, wherever necessary. In addition, an attempt is made to integrate the provisions of IS 456 with earthquake code (IS 13920), as more than 60% of India falls under moderate or severe earthquake zones. The text is based on the limit state approach to design and covers areas such as the properties of concrete, design of various structural elements such as compression and tension members, beams & slabs, and design for flexure, shear torsion, uni-axial and biaxial bending and interaction of these forces. Each chapter features solved examples, review questions, and practice problems as well as ample illustrations that supplement the text. An exhaustive list of references as well as appendices on strut-and-tie-method, properties of soils, and practical tips add value to the rich contents of book.

Randall Allemang, James De Clerck, Christopher Niezrecki, Alfred Wicks ... 
349 pages - Publisher: Springer; (April 28, 2014) - Language: English - ASIN: B00JZOM7SA

This seventh volume of eight from the IMAC - XXXII Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: Linear Systems + Substructure Modelling + Adaptive Structures + Experimental Techniques + Analytical Methods + Damage Detection + Damping of Materials & Members + Modal Parameter Identification + Modal Testing Methods + System Identification + Active Control + Modal Parameter Estimation + Processing Modal Data.