Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering structures
Author: Edited by V M Karbhari, L S Lee | Size: 5.6 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Limited | Year: December 2010 | pages: 312 | ISBN: ISBN 1 84569 398 1 ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 398 5
- a single source of information on the service life of reinforced concrete and fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) rehabilitated structures
- examines degradation mechanisms in composites for rehabilitation considering uncertainties in FRP reliability
- provides an overview of probabilistic methods for rehabilitation and service life estimation of corroded structures
Service life estimation is an area of growing importance in civil engineering both for determining the remaining service life of civil engineering structures and for designing new structural systems with well-defined periods of functionality. Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering structures provides valuable information on the development and use of newer and more durable materials and methods of construction, as well as the development and use of new techniques of estimating service life.
Part one discusses using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to extend the service-life of civil engineering structures. It considers the key issues in the use of FRP composites, examines the possibility of extending the service life of structurally deficient and deteriorating concrete structures and investigates the uncertainties of using FRP composites in the rehabilitation of civil engineering structures. Part two discusses estimating the service life of civil engineering structures including modelling service life and maintenance strategies and probabilistic methods for service life estimation. It goes on to investigate non-destructive evaluation and testing (NDE/NDT) as well as databases and knowledge-based systems for service life estimation of rehabilitated civil structures and pipelines.
With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering structures is an invaluable resource to academics, civil engineers, construction companies, infrastructure providers and all those with an interest in improving the service life, safety and reliability of civil engineering structures.
About the editors
Professor Vistasp M. Karbhari is the Provost and Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA, where he is also a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is widely regarded for his research expertise on infrastructure renewal and multi-threat mitigation (including blast), durability and damage-tolerance, processing of composites, sustainability, damage prognosis, and structural health monitoring.
Professor Luke S. Lee is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of the Pacific, USA. He is well-known for his research on the rehabilitation of civil infrastructure using composite materials, structural health monitoring and service life estimation.
Contents
PART 1 USING FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER (FRP) COMPOSITES TO EXTEND THE SERVICE-LIFE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
- Key issues in the use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in the rehabilitation and retrofitting of concrete structures L C Hollaway, University of Surrey, UK
- Using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to extend the service life of corroded concrete structures K Soudki, University of Waterloo, Canada
- Areas of uncertainty in the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in the rehabilitation of civil engineering structures R A Atadero, Colorado State University, USA
- Rehabilitation and service life estimation of bridge superstructures L S Lee, University of the Pacific, USA
PART 2 ESTIMATING THE SERVICE LIFE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
- Service life, reliability and maintenance of civil structures D M Frangopol and S Kim, Lehigh University, USA
- Probabilistic methods for service life estimation of civil engineering structures R Melchers, The University of Newcastle, UK
- Non-destructive evaluation and testing (NDE/NDT) of civil structures rehabilitated using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites Y Dong, University of Alaska Fairbanks and F Ansari, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
- Structural health monitoring and field validation of civil engineering structures C Sikorsky, California Department of Transportation and V M Karbhari, University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA
- Databases and knowledge-based systems for service-life estimation of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rehabilitated civil engineering structures V M Karbhari, University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA
- Pipeline rehabilitation systems for service-life extension M Najafi, The University of Texas at Arlington, USA
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Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists,
3rd Edition
Author: Sheldon M. Ross | Size: 2.3 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Academic Press | Year: July 20, 2004 | pages: 640 | ISBN: 0125980574, ISBN-13: 978-0125980579
This updated classic provides a superior introduction to applied probability and statistics for engineering or science majors. Author Sheldon Ross shows how probability yields insight into statistical problems, resulting in an intuitive understanding of the statistical procedures most often used by practicing engineers and scientists. Real data sets are incorporated in a wide variety of exercises and examples, and the enclosed CD-ROM includes software that automates the required computations.
The Third Edition includes new exercises, examples, and applications, updated statistical material, and more.
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* New exercises and data examples including:
- The One-sided Chebyshev Inequality for Data
- The Logistics Distribution and Logistic Regression
- Estimation and Testing in proofreader problems
- Product Form Estimates of Life Distributions
- Observational Studies
* Updated statistical material
* New, contemporary applications
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* Reflects Sheldon Ross's masterfully clear exposition
* Contains numerous examples, exercises, and homework problems
* Unique, easy-to-use software automates required computations
* Applies probability theory to everyday statistical problems and situations
* Careful development of probability, modeling, and statistical procedures leads to intuitive understanding
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Author: Simon Robinson, Ross Dixon, Christopher Preece, Krisen Moodley | Size: 1.5 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: A Butterworth-Heinemann Title | Year: 30 Jan 2007 | pages: 259 | ISBN: ISBN-10: 0750667419 ISBN-13: 978-0750667418
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Engineering, as a profession and business, is at the sharp end of the ethical practice. Far from being a bolt on extra to the 'real work' of the engineer it is at the heart of how he or she relates to the many different stakeholders in the engineering project.
Engineering, Business and Professional Ethics highlights the ethical dimension of engineering and shows how values and responsibility relate to everyday practice. Looking at the underlying value systems that inform practical thinking the book offers a framework for ethical decision-making.
Covering global corporate responsibility to the increasing concern for the environment within the engineering business, the book offers ways in which value conflict can be handled. Integrating practice, value and diversity the book helps to prepare the engineer for the ethical challenges of the 21st century.
This book is essential reading for all students on courses accredited by the Engineering Council e.g. Civil, Chemical, Mechanical and Environmental Engineering who need to be aware of ethics. Also of interest to practicing engineers and professionals such as Sustainability Managers and Community Workers involved in engineering projects.
The authors have worked together in the area of engineering, professional and business ethics for many years and are all members of the National Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of Leeds.
* Integrates ethical considerations into everyday decision-making
* Shows how to review and overcome professional ethical problems
* Practical case studies and examples throughout
About the Author
By Simon Robinson, School of Applied Global Ethics, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK; Ross Dixon, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK; Christopher Preece, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK; and Krisen Moodley, University of Leeds, UK
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Developments in the formulation and reinforcement of concrete
Author: Edited by S Mindess, University of British Columbia, Canada | Size: 24.5 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Limited | Year: June 2008 | pages: 309 | ISBN: ISBN 1 84569 263 2 ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 263 6
- summarises a wealth of recent research on improving qualities such as sustainability and durability
- discusses new concrete types together with their characteristics and applications
- reviews the development of concrete especially suited to particular conditions such as hot weather and under water
- written by a distinguised editor and team of international contributors
Concrete is the most widely-used construction material in the world. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on improving qualities such as durability and sustainability as well as the emergence of a new generation of specialist concretes for particular applications.
A number of chapters discuss new types of concrete such as autoclaved aerated concrete, high-strength concrete, sprayed concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete, lightweight concrete, self-compacting concrete, foamed and polymer concrete, together with their characteristics and applications. Other chapters review the development of concrete especially suited for particular conditions such as radiation protection, hot weather and underwater conditions, as well as the increasingly important area of recycling.
With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Developments in the formulation and reinforcement of concrete is a standard reference for civil and structural engineers.
About the editor
Dr Sidney Mindess is Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He has an international reputation for his research on concrete.
Contents
Autoclaved aerated concrete - R Klingner, University of Texas, USA
High density and radiation-shielding concrete - P Lessing, Idaho National Laboratory, USA
High strength concrete - O Gjørv, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Sprayed concrete (Shotcrete) - N Banthia, University of British Columbia, Canada
Hot weather concreting - C Ishee, Florida Department of Transportation, USA
Underwater concrete - A Al-Tamimi, College of Engineering American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Fibrous concrete reinforcement - S Mindess, University of British Columbia, Canada
Lightweight concrete - T W Bremner, University of New Brunswick, Canada
Self compacting concrete (SCC) - M Geiker, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Recycled materials in concrete - C Meyer, Columbia University, Canada
Formed concrete - V Bindiganavile and M Hoseini, University of Alberta, Canada
Polymer concrete - Y Ohama, Nihon University, Japan
Future developments in concrete - L Czarnecki, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland, W Kurdowski, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland and S Mindess, University of British Columbia, Canada
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A complete introduction to the multidisciplinary applications of mathematical methods
In order to work with varying levels of engineering and physics research, it is important to have a firm understanding of key mathematical concepts such as advanced calculus, differential equations, complex analysis, and introductory mathematical physics. Essentials of Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering provides a comprehensive introduction to these methods under one cover, outlining basic mathematical skills while also encouraging students and practitioners to develop new, interdisciplinary approaches to their research.
The book begins with core topics from various branches of mathematics such as limits, integrals, and inverse functions. Subsequent chapters delve into the analytical tools that are commonly used in scientific and engineering studies, including vector analysis, generalized coordinates, determinants and matrices, linear algebra, complex numbers, complex analysis, and Fourier series. The author provides an extensive chapter on probability theory with applications to statistical mechanics and thermodynamics that complements the following chapter on information theory, which contains coverage of Shannon's theory, decision theory, game theory, and quantum information theory. A comprehensive list of references facilitates further exploration of these topics.
Throughout the book, numerous examples and exercises reinforce the presented concepts and techniques. In addition, the book is in a modular format, so each chapter covers its subject thoroughly and can be read independently. This structure affords flexibility for individualizing courses and teaching.
Providing a solid foundation and overview of the various mathematical methods and applications in multidisciplinary research, Essentials of Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering is an excellent text for courses in physics, science, mathematics, and engineering at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as a useful reference for scientists and engineers who would like a practical review of mathematical methods.
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The Essential Handbook of Ground-Water Sampling clearly details the economic and scientific case for adopting these new methodologies. Citing examples of unnecessary expenditure due to the inaccuracy of out-dated techniques, the editors point out that the expense of making incorrect decisions based on poor quality samples clearly negates any savings that might be realized by using older, more inefficient, and effectively short-sighted, methods. Using numerous figures, tables, and references to recent research, the editors explain the efficiency of utilizing newer, more accurate, techniques that produce higher quality data. The text provides a detailed discussion of every aspect of ground-water sampling from the development of a sampling and analysis plan, through sample collection, pretreatment, handling, shipping, and analysis, to the documentation, interpretation, and presentation of ground-water quality data.
Successful sampling events and accurate data provide a sound foundation for making important, potentially expensive decisions regarding site monitoring, risk assessment, remediation, and closure. Armed with the information presented in this handbook, environmental professionals will be able to make sound technological and economic decisions regarding the choice of sampling equipment, methodologies, and procedures to meet their site-specific objectives and ensure the success of their ground-water sampling programs.
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Durability of Building Sealants
Author: Andreas T. Wolf - editor | Size: 5.4 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: RILEM | Year: 1999 | pages: 208 | ISBN: 0419249303
This volume contains the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Durability of Building Sealants, held under the joint auspices of the British Building Research Establishment Ltd (BRE) and the International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for Buildings and Structures (RILEM) Technical Committee 139-DBS.
The twelve contributions in this volume reflect the wide spectrum of current research and provide for the development of an International Standard on Sealant Durability.
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ASTM C494 / C494M - 11 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
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A quick guide to API 510 certified pressure vessel inspector syllabus: Example questions and worked answers >> By C Matthews, Matthews Engineering Training Limited, UK
Author: C Matthews, Matthews Engineering Training Limited, UK | Size: 8.8 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Limited | Year: October 2010 | pages: 334 | ISBN: ISBN 1 84569 755 3 ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 755 6
- provides simple, accessible and well-structured guidance for anyone studying the API 510 Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector syllabus
- summarizes the syllabus and provides the user with multiple example questions and worked answers
- technical standards are referenced from the API ‘body of knowledge’ for the examination
The API Individual Certification Programs (ICPs) are well established worldwide in the oil, gas, and petroleum industries. This Quick Guide is unique in providing simple, accessible and well-structured guidance for anyone studying the API 510 Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector syllabus by summarizing and helping them through the syllabus and providing multiple example questions and worked answers.
Technical standards are referenced from the API ‘body of knowledge’ for the examination, i.e. API 510 Pressure vessel inspection, alteration, rerating; API 572 Pressure vessel inspection; API RP 571 Damage mechanisms; API RP 577 Welding; ASMEVIII Vessel design; ASMEV NDE; and ASME IX Welding qualifications.
About the author
Clifford Matthews CEng, FIMechE is Director of Matthews Engineering Training Limited, UK, which runs training courses in API 510/570/653, plant inspection, code design, pressure relief equipment and related subjects: over 4000 delegates have been trained in the past 10 years. He has worldwide experience in various industries and is the author of several books on topics relating to inspection. Matthews Training’s approach to teaching API subjects has achieved a first-time examination pass rate in the region of 90%.The company is an authorised global training provider to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Contents
Interpreting ASME and API Codes
- Codes and the real world
- ASME construction codes
- API inspection codes
- Code revisions
- Code illustrations
- New construction versus repair activity
- Conclusion: interpreting API and ASME codes
An Introduction to API 510 (Sections 1–4)
- Introduction
- Section 1: scope
- Section 3: definitions
- Section 4: owner/user/inspector organization
- API 510 sections 1–4 familiarization questions
API 510 Inspection Practices (Section 5)
- Introduction to API 510 section 5: inspection practices
- Inspection types and planning
- Condition monitoring locations (CMLs)
- Section 5.8: pressure testing
- API 510 section 5 familiarization questions
API 510 Frequency and Data Evaluation (Sections 6 and 7)
- Introduction
- The contents of section 6
- API 510 section 6 familiarization questions
- Section 7: inspection data evaluation, analysis and recording
- API 510 section 7 familiarization questions
API 510 Repair, Alteration, Re-rating (Section 8)
- Definitions
- Re-rating
- Repairs
- API 510 section 8 familiarization questions
API 572 Inspection of Pressure Vessels
- API 572 introduction
- API 572 section 4: types of pressure vessels
- API 572 section 4.3: materials of construction
- API 572 sections 5, 6 and 7
- API 572 section 8: corrosion mechanisms
- API 572 section 9: frequency and time of inspection
- API 572 section 10: inspection methods and limitations
- API 572 section 10 familiarization questions
API 571 Damage Mechanisms
- API 571 introduction
- The first group of DMs
- API 571 familiarization questions (set 1)
- The second group of DMs
- API 571 familiarization questions (set 2)
- The third group of DMs
API 576 Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices
- Introduction to API 576
- API 576 sections 3 and 4: types (definitions) of pressure-relieving devices
- Types of pressure-relieving device
- API 576 section 5: causes of improper performance
- API 576 section 6: inspection and testing
- API 576 familiarization questions
ASME VIII Pressure Design
- The role of ASME VIII in the API 510 syllabus
- How much of ASME VIII is in the API 510 syllabus?
- ASME VIII clause numbering
- Shell calculations: internal pressure
- Head calculations: internal pressure
- Set 1: shells/heads under internal pressure familiarization questions
- ASME VIII: MAWP and pressure testing
- Set 2: MAWP and pressure testing familiarization questions
- External pressure shell calculations
- Set 3: vessels under external pressure familiarization questions
- Nozzle design
ASME VIII Welding and NDE
- Introduction
- Sections UW-1 to UW-5: about joint design
- UW-12: joint efficiencies
- UW-11: RT and UT examinations
- UW-9: design of welded joints
- ASME VIII section UW-11 familiarization questions (set 1)
- Welding requirements of ASME VIII section UW-16
- ASME VIII section UW-16 familiarization questions (set 2)
- RT requirements of ASME VIII sections UW-51 and UW-52
- ASME VIII section UW-51/52 familiarization questions (set 3)
ASME VIII and API 510 Heat Treatment
- ASME requirements for PWHT
- What is in UCS-56?
- API 510 PWHT overrides
- ASME VIII sections UCS-56 and UW-40: PWHT familiarization questions
Welding Qualifications and ASME IX
- Module introduction
- Formulating the qualification requirements
- Welding documentation reviews: the exam questions
- ASME IX article I
- Section QW-140 types and purposes of tests and examinations
- ASME IX article II
- ASME IX articles I and II familiarization questions
- ASME IX article III
- ASME IX article IV
- ASME IX articles III and IV familiarization questions
- The ASME IX review methodology
- ASME IX WPS/PQR review: worked example
The NDE Requirements of API 510 and API 577
- NDE requirements of API 510 and API 577
- API 510 NDE requirements
NDE Requirements of ASME V
- Introduction
- ASME V article 1: general requirements
- ASME V article 2: radiographic examination
- ASME V article 6: penetrant testing (PT)
- ASME V articles 1, 2 and 6: familiarization questions
- ASME V article 7: magnetic testing (MT)
- ASME V article 23: ultrasonic thickness checking
- ASME V articles 7 and 23 familiarization questions
The Final Word on Exam Questions
- All exams anywhere: some statistical nuts and bolts for non-mathematicians
- Exam questions and the three principles of whatever (the universal conundrum of randomness versus balance)
- Exam selectivity
Appendix
- Publications effectivity sheet for API 510 Exam
- Administration: 2 June 2010
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Science and engineering of short fibre reinforced polymer composites (Woodhead Publishing in Materials) >> By S-Y Fu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, B Lauke, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Germany and Y-W Mai, University of Sydney, Australia
Author: S-Y Fu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, B Lauke, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research, Germany and Y-W Mai, University of Sydney, Australia | Size: 5.3 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Limited | Year: July 2009 | pages: 361 | ISBN: ISBN 1 84569 269 1 ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 269 8
In the final chapter relating to the fracture mechanics of SFRP, the depth and breadth is quite remarkable. The text is both well-planned and well-written.
Materials World
- reviews the mechanical properties and functions of short fibre reinforced polymer composites (SFRP)
- examines recent developments in the fundamental mechanisms of SFRP's
- assesses major factors affecting mechanical performance such as stress transfer and strength
- discusses the extensive application of SFRP's in automobiles, durable consumer goods and electrical industries
When fibres in a composite are discontinuous and are shorter than a few millimetres, the composite is called a ‘short fibre reinforced composite (SFRP)’. SFRPs have found extensive applications in automobiles, business machines, durable consumer items, sporting goods and electrical industries owing to their low cost, easy processing and superior mechanical properties over the parent polymers. The book summarises recent developments in this area, focusing on the fundamental mechanisms that govern the mechanical properties including strength, modulus, fracture toughness and thermal properties of SFRP materials.
This book covers the following topics: extrusion compounding and injection moulding, major factors affecting mechanical performance, stress transfer, strength, elastic modulus flexural modulus, thermal conductivity and expansion, non-linear stress-strain behaviour and fracture mechanics of short fibre reinforced polymers.
With its distinguished team of authors, Science and engineering of short fibre reinforced polymer composites is a standard reference for anyone involved in the development, manufacture and use of SFRPs. It will also provide an in-depth understanding of the behaviour of these versatile materials.
About the authors
Professor Shao-Yun Fu is Division Head, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. Dr Bernd Lauke is Group Leader, Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, Dresden, Germany. Professor Yiu-Wing Mai holds the University Chair in Mechanical Engineering and is Director, Centre for Advanced Materials Technology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; he is also Visiting Chair Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
Contents
Introduction to short fibre reinforced polymer composites
- Introduction
- Mechanical and physical properties
- Organization of the book
- References
Major factors on performance of short fibre reinforced polymers
- Introduction
- Modified rule of mixtures
- Fibres
- Polymer matrices
- Interface and interphase
- Fibre length
- Fibre orientation
- Fibre volume fraction
- References
Stress transfer in short fibre reinforced polymers
- Model review
- Single-fibre model
- Multi-fibre model
- Local stress distribution
- Finite element analysis
- References
Strength of short fibre reinforced polymers
- Introduction
- Longitudinal strength of unidirectionally aligned short fibre reinforced polymers
- Strength of partially aligned short fibre reinforced polymers
- Anisotropy of tensile strength of short fibre reinforced polymer (SFRP) composites
- Strength of randomly aligned short fibre reinforced polymers
- Strength of hybrid short fibre reinforced polymer composites
- References
Elastic modulus of short fibre reinforced polymers
- Introduction
- Elastic modulus of unidirectional short fibre reinforced composites
- Elastic modulus of partially aligned short fibre reinforced composites
- Anisotropy of modulus of short fibre reinforced polymer composites
- Random short fibre reinforced polymer composites
- Hybrid short fibre reinforced polymer composites
- Numerical methods
- Effect of interphase properties on the composite modulus
- References
Flexural modulus of short fibre reinforced polymers
- Introduction
- Flexural modulus of SFRP composites
- References
Thermal conductivity and expansion of short fibre reinforced polymer composites
- Introduction
- Thermal conductivity
- Thermal expansion
- References
Fracture mechanics
- Introduction
- Basic concepts for homogeneous materials
- Application of fracture mechanics to fibre reinforced composites
- Mechanisms of fracture toughness and energy dissipation
- Work of fracture of notched specimens
- Work of fracture of un-notched specimens
- Discussion on dependence of the work of fracture on loading rate, volume fraction and interface quality
- Discussion of experimental and modelling results for short glass fibre reinforced polyethylene
- The influence of fibre orientation, length and shape on the work of fracture
- Fracture toughness
- Relation between fracture toughness and the work of fracture
- Essential work of fracture criterion
- References
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