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M. Asghar Bhatti ... 715 pages - Publisher: Springer; (June, 2000) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0387986316 - ISBN-13: 978-0387986319 ...

This introductory textbook adopts a practical and intuitive approach, rather than emphasizing mathematical rigor. Computationally oriented books in this area generally present algorithms alone, and expect readers to perform computations by hand, and are often written in traditional computer languages, such as Basic, Fortran or Pascal. This book, on the other hand, is the first text to use Mathematica to develop a thorough understanding of optimization algorithms, fully exploiting Mathematica's symbolic, numerical and graphic capabilities.

Paolo Castaldo ... 220 pages - Publisher: Springer; 2014 edition (November, 2013) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319026143 - ISBN-13: 978-3319026145 ...

The structural optimization procedure presented in this book makes it possible to achieve seismic protection through integrated structural/control system design. In particular, it is explained how slender structural systems with a high seismic performance can be achieved through inclusion of viscous and viscoelastic dampers as an integral part of the system. Readers are provided with essential introductory information on passive structural control and passive energy dissipation systems. Dynamic analyses of both single and multiple degree of freedom systems are performed in order to verify the achievement of pre-assigned performance targets, and it is explained how the optimal integrated design methodology, also relevant to retrofitting of existing buildings, should be applied. The book illustrates how structural control research is opening up new possibilities in structural forms and configurations without compromising structural performance.

Clifford Richardson ... 672 pages - Publisher: University of Michigan Library; (April, 2009) ...
Language: English - ASIN: B002IYF0IS by Amazon Digital Services ...

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AASHTO ... 200 pages - Publisher: AASHTO; (2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1560516372 - ISBN-13: 978-1560516378 ...

These 2016 interim revisions to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 7th edition, contain updates to the following sections of the specifications: Section 3, Loads and Load Factors; Section 4, Structural Analysis and Evaluation; Section 5, Concrete Structures; Section 6, Steel Structures; Section 10, Foundations; Section 11, Walls, Abutment, and Piers; Section 12, Buried Structures and Tunnel Liners; Section 13, Railings; and Section 14, Joints and Bearings. Updates are presented in a change bullet format. They are not designed to replace the corresponding pages in the book but rather to be kept with the book for quick reference.

Antonine E. Naaman ... 1072 pages - Publisher: Techno Press; 2nd edition (April, 2004) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0967493919 - ISBN-13: 978-0967493916 ...

This 3rd (2012) edition integrates the provisions of the 2011 ACI Building Code and offers an extensive treatment of bridge analysis and design according to the 2010 AASHTO LRFD Specifications in text and examples. It was written to serve as a thorough teaching text, a comprehensive source of information, and a basic reference. It is intended for advanced students, professional engineers, and researchers. It emphasizes the fundamental concepts of analysis and design of prestressed concrete structures, providing the user with the essential knowledge and tools to deal with everyday design problems, while encouraging the necessary critical thinking to tackle more complex problems with confidence.

Sven Klinkel, Christoph Butenweg, Gao Lin, Britta Holtschoppen ... 642 pages - Publisher: Springer Vieweg; (September, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3658028092 - ISBN-13: 978-3658028091 ...

Seismic Design of Industrial Facilities demands a deep knowledge on the seismic behaviour of the individual structural and non-structural components of the facility, possible interactions and last but not least the individual hazard potential of primary and secondary damages. From 26.-27. September 2013 the International Conference on Seismic Design of Industrial Facilities firstly addresses this broad field of work and research in one specialized conference. It brings together academics, researchers and professional engineers in order to discuss the challenges of seismic design for new and existing industrial facilities and to compile innovative current research. This volume contains 50 contributions to the SeDIF-Conference covering the following topics with respect to the specific conditions of plant design: · International building codes and guidelines on the seismic design of industrial facilities · Seismic design of non-structural components · Seismic design of silos and liquid-filled tanks - Soil-structure-interaction effects · Seismic safety evaluation, uncertainties and reliability analysis · Innovative seismic protection systems · Retrofitting. The SeDIF-Conference is hosted by the Chair of Structural Statics and Dynamics of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, in cooperation with the Institute for Earthquake Engineering of the Dalian University of Technology, China.

Manolis Papadrakakis, Vagelis Plevris, Nikos D. Lagaros ... 418 pages - Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (January, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 331947796X - ISBN-13: 978-3319477961 ...

Amin Ghali, Renaud Favre, Mamdouh Elbadry ... 672 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 4th edition (November, 2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415585619 - ISBN-13: 978-0415585613 ...

This text presents the most effective analysis for predicting the true stresses and deflections of concrete structures, accounting for creep and shrinkage of concrete and relaxation of prestressed reinforcement. Sustainability has become a major requirement in modern structures, which need to sustain satisfactory service over a longer life. It is not rare to specify a life span of 100 years for infrastructure such as bridges. This complete and wide-ranging study of stresses and deformations of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures focuses on design methods for avoiding the deflections and cracking that diminish serviceability. This fourth edition has a new emphasis on designing for serviceability. It has been comprehensively updated. It now includes 65 solved examples and more than 45 instructive problems with answers given at the end of the book. An accompanying website contains design calculation programs, which allow interactive data input. Independent of codes of practice, the book is universally applicable, and is especially suitable for practising engineers and graduate students.