the Nest of Students

Raymond Ian Gilbert, Neil Colin Mickleborough, Gianluca Ranzi ... 699 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (January, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466573104 - ISBN-13: 978-1466573109 ...

The design of structures in general, and prestressed concrete structures in particular, requires considerably more information than is contained in building codes. A sound understanding of structural behaviour at all stages of loading is essential. This textbook presents a detailed description and explanation of the behaviour of prestressed concrete members and structures both at service loads and at ultimate loads and, in doing so, provide a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to structural design. Much of the text is based on first principles and relies only on the principles of mechanics and the properties of concrete and steel, with numerous worked examples. However, where the design requirements are code specific, this book refers to the provisions of Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures and, where possible, the notation is the same as in Eurocode 2. A parallel volume is written to the Australian Standard for Concrete Structures AS3600-2009. The text runs from an introduction to the fundamentals to in-depth treatments of more advanced topics in modern prestressed concrete structures. It suits senior undergraduate and graduate students and also practising engineers who want comprehensive introduction to the design of prestressed concrete structures. It retains the clear and concise explanations and the easy-to-read style of the first edition, but the content has been extensively re-organised and considerably expanded and updated. New chapters cover design procedures, actions and loads; prestressing systems and construction requirements; connections and detailing; and design concepts for prestressed concrete bridges. The topic of serviceability is developed extensively throughout.

Ronald D. Ziemian ... 1024 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 6th edition (February, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470085258 - ISBN-13: 978-0470085257 ... 

Wilhelm Rust ... 363 pages - Publisher: Springer; (February, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 3319133799 - ISBN-13: 978-3319133799 ...

This monograph describes the numerical analysis of non-linearities in structural mechanics, i.e. large rotations, large strain (geometric non-linearities), non-linear material behaviour, in particular elasto-plasticity as well as time-dependent behaviour, and contact. Based on that, the book treats stability problems and limit-load analyses, as well as non-linear equations of a large number of variables. Moreover, the author presents a wide range of problem sets and their solutions. The target audience primarily comprises advanced undergraduate and graduate students of mechanical and civil engineering, but the book may also be beneficial for practising engineers in industry.

Finite Element Method (FEM) is one of the numerical methods of solving differential equations that describe many engineering problems. This new book covers the basic theory of FEM and includes appendices on each of the main FEA programs as reference. It introduces the concepts so that engineers can use the method efficiently and interpret the results properly. They'll learn about one-dimensional finite elements, including truss and beam elements, as well as two and three dimensional finite elements. Numerous examples are also included using ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, Pro/Engineer, and I-DEAS. This approach will help engineers develop a thorough understanding of the theory behind FEM as well as its application.

Nam-Ho Kim ... 430 pages - Publisher: Springer; (November, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1441917454 - ISBN-13: 978-1441917454 ...
This book introduces the key concepts of nonlinear finite element analysis procedures. The book explains the fundamental theories of the field and provides instructions on how to apply the concepts to solving practical engineering problems. Instead of covering many nonlinear problems, the book focuses on three representative problems: nonlinear elasticity, elastoplasticity, and contact problems. The book is written independent of any particular software, but tutorials and examples using four commercial programs are included as appendices: ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, and MATLAB. In particular, the MATLAB program includes all source codes so that students can develop their own material models, or different algorithms. This book also: Presents clear explanations of nonlinear finite element analysis for elasticity, elastoplasticity, and contact problems. + Includes many informative examples of nonlinear analyses so that students can clearly understand the nonlinear theory. + Offers practical applications of FEM to engineering analysis, providing a balance between theory and practice.

Eugeniy E. Mikhailov ... 266 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition (February, 2018) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1498738281 - ISBN-13: 978-1498738286 ...

This book offers an introduction to the basics of MATLAB programming to scientists and engineers. The author leads with engaging examples to build a working knowledge, specifically geared to those with science and engineering backgrounds. The reader is empowered to model and simulate real systems, as well as present and analyze everyday data sets. In order to achieve those goals, the contents bypass excessive "under the hood" details, and instead gets right down to the essential, practical foundations for successful programming and modeling. Readers will benefit from the following features: Teaches programming to scientists and engineers using a problem-based approach, leading with illustrative and interesting examples. + Emphasizes a hands-on approach, with "must know" information and minimal technical details. + Utilizes examples from science and engineering to showcase the application of learned concepts on real problems. + Showcases modeling of real systems, gradually advancing from simpler to more challenging problems. + Highlights the practical uses of data processing and analysis in everyday life.