When bridges fail, often with loss of human life, those involved may be unwilling to speak openly about the cause. Yet it is possible to learn from mistakes. The lessons gained lead to greater safety and are a source of innovation.
This book contains a systematic, unprecedented overview of more than 500 bridge failures assigned to the time of their occurrence in the bridges' life cycle and to the releasing events. Primary causes are identified. Many of the cases investigated are published here fpr the first time and previous interpretations are shown to be incomplete or incorrect. A catalogue of rules that can help to avoid future mistakes in design analysis, planning and erection is included.
A lifetime's work brilliantly compiled and courageously presented - a wealth of knowledge and experience for every structural engineer.
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Author: Dr Tom W Argles, Dr David A Rothery, Professor Robert A Spicer, and Dr Angela L. Coe | Size: 31.9 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | Year: 2010 | pages: 336 | ISBN: 1444330624
The understanding of Earth processes and environments over geological time is highly dependent upon both the experience that can only be gained through doing fieldwork, and the collection of reliable data and appropriate samples in the field. This textbook explains the main data gathering techniques used by geologists in the field and the reasons for these, with emphasis throughout on how to make effective field observations and record these in suitable formats. Equal weight is given to assembling field observations from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock types. There are also substantial chapters on producing a field notebook, collecting structural information, recording fossil data and constructing geological maps.
Geological Field Techniques is designed for students, amateur enthusiasts and professionals who have a background in geology and wish to collect field data on rocks and geological features. Teaching aspects of this textbook include:
step-by-step guides to essential practical skills such as using a compass-clinometer, making a geological map and drawing a field sketch;
tricks of the trade, checklists, flow charts and short worked examples;
over 200 illustrations of a wide range of field notes, maps and geological features;
appendices with the commonly used rock description and classification diagrams;
a supporting website hosted by Wiley Blackwell.
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This book provides the main topics currently used for the calculus of structures. The reference establishes a link between the traditional approach on the strength of materials and the present finite element method, details the main aspects of practical modeling, and explores numerous case studies.
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This European Standard is applicable to ceramic tile adhesives for internal and external tile installations on walls, floors and ceilings.
This standard gives the terminology concerning the products, working methods, application properties, etc, for ceramic tile adhesives.
This European Standard specifies the values of performance requirements for ceramic tile adhesives (cementitious, dispersion and reaction resin adhesives).
This European Standard does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design and installation of ceramic tiles.
NOTE Ceramic tile adhesives may also be used for other types of tiles (natural and agglomerated stones, etc.), if they do not adversely affect these materials.
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Author: Jie Li, Jianbing Chen | Size: 11.2 MB | Format:PDF | Publisher: Wiley and Sons | Year: 2009 | pages: 384 | ISBN: 9780470824245
In Stochastic Dynamics of Structures, Li and Chen present a unified view of the theory and techniques for stochastic dynamics analysis, prediction of reliability, and system control of structures within the innovative theoretical framework of physical stochastic systems. The authors outline the fundamental concepts of random variables, stochastic process and random field, and orthogonal expansion of random functions. Readers will gain insight into core concepts such as stochastic process models for typical dynamic excitations of structures, stochastic finite element, and random vibration analysis. Li and Chen also cover advanced topics, including the theory of and elaborate numerical methods for probability density evolution analysis of stochastic dynamical systems, reliability-based design, and performance control of structures.
Stochastic Dynamics of Structures presents techniques for researchers and graduate students in a wide variety of engineering fields: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace and aeronautics, marine and offshore engineering, ship engineering, and applied mechanics. Practicing engineers will benefit from the concise review of random vibration theory and the new methods introduced in the later chapters.
"The book is a valuable contribution to the continuing development of the field of stochastic structural dynamics, including the recent discoveries and developments by the authors of the probability density evolution method (PDEM) and its applications to the assessment of the dynamic reliability and control of complex structures through the equivalent extreme-value distribution."
—A. H-S. Ang, NAE, Hon. Mem. ASCE, Research Professor, University of California, Irvine, USA
"The authors have made a concerted effort to present a responsible and even holistic account of modern stochastic dynamics. Beyond the traditional concepts, they also discuss theoretical tools of recent currency such as the Karhunen-Loeve expansion, evolutionary power spectra, etc. The theoretical developments are properly supplemented by examples from earthquake, wind, and ocean engineering. The book is integrated by also comprising several useful appendices, and an exhaustive list of references; it will be an indispensable tool for students, researchers, and practitioners endeavoring in its thematic field."
—Pol Spanos, NAE, Ryon Chair in Engineering, Rice University, Houston, USA
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Its been years since CSI introduced ETABS v9. Although they are updating the software time to time, a major overhaul is long overdue. I think SAP10 was out along side ETABS v9. Now SAPv14 is out since long but no news on ETABS v10. On one of the SAFE v12 Webinar they said ETABS v10 would be out soon, but no news till date.
Any one has any news or idea? If so kindly share with us!
Eleven peer-reviewed papers provide the latest research and standards development activities to assure the reliable, consistent, and meaningful measurement of heat-air-moisture transport through building materials.
Topics cover the importance and necessity of reliably measured hygrothermal material properties and the individual material properties. Some papers identify the need for improvement in existing standards and others point towards new measurement techniques and corresponding standards.
Contents
Overview vii
Modeling the Heat, Air and Moisture Response of Building Envelopes: What Material
Properties are Needed, How Trustful are the Predictions?—H. S. L. C. HENS
Improved Suction Technique for the Characterization of Construction Materials
—L. G. THYGESEN AND K. K. HANSEN
Water Vapor Transmission Measurement and Significance of Corrections
—P. MUKHOPADHYAYA, K. KUMARAN, J. LACKEY, AND D. VAN REENEN
Moisure Buffer Value of Building Materials—C. RODE, R. PEUHKURI, B. TIME,
K. SVENNBERG, AND T. OJANEN
Effects of Drying Conditions, Phase Transformations, and Carbonation Reactions on
Measurements of Sorption Isotherms of Building Materials—K. E. WILKES,
J. A. ATCHLEY, P.W. CHILDS, AND A. DESJARLAIS
Evaluation of Functional Approaches to Describe the Moisture Diffusivity of Building
Materials—G. SCHEFFLER, J. GRUNEWALD, AND R. PLAGGE
Determination of Equilibrium Moisture Cement of Building Materials: Some Practical
Difficulties—M. K. KUMARAN, P. MUKHOPADHYAYA, AND N. NORMANDIN
Inputs and Analyses: An End User’s Perspective of Heat-Air-Moisture Data
—C. P. DECAREAU, L. KAN, AND JOSEPH P. PINON
Interlaboratory Comparison of the Thickness of the Destroyed Surface Layer
of Closed-Cell Foam Insulation Specimens—T. K. STOVALL
The Effect of Air Flow on Measured Heat Transport Through Wall Cavity Insulation
—D. W. YARBROUGH AND R. S. GRAVES
The Effect of Vertical Distribution of Water Permeability on the Modeled Neutralization
Process in Concrete Walls—Y. KISHIMOTO, S. HOKOI, K. HARADA, AND S. TAKADA
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#Presenters:
Ehsan Mirnateghi
Mansoor Almazrooei
Ali Mobarak
#Advisor:
Dr. Elias Saqan
ECVL 499
September 4, 2009
# 99 Pages
# 1.9 Rar file size
Analysis and Design of hospital in the following areas: Transportation Engineering, Structure Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Management. The hospital is proposed to be built in Dubai.
In this project, two structural analysis and design software are used. ETABS is used to analyze the structure followed by TEKLA.
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This new ASTM publication presents the latest information on the practical and developmental aspects of pavement surface evaluation procedures and technologies, including their reliability and relevancy.
Seven peer-reviewed papers cover:
• Pavement surface characteristics measurement procedures and equipment
• Approaches to enhance the reliability and accuracy of pavement surface evaluation systems
• Approaches to harmonization between different measurement devices for specific pavement surface condition indicators
• Assessment of current pavement condition indicators and their relevancy level for use in asset management
• Assessment of factors influencing the interaction of tire/pavement surface characteristics
• Assessment of automated distress survey systems
• Evaluation of new/promising technologies for pavement condition surveys
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