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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Hydropower Engineering Handbook
John S. Gulliver (Author), Roger E. A. Arndt (Author)
752 pages
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (October 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0070251932
ISBN-13: 978-0070251939
Seismic Design Guide for Confined Masonry Buildings
#Prepared by:
Roberto Meli, Mexico (Co-Chair)
Svetlana Brzev, Canada (Co-Chair)
Maximiliano Astroza, Chile
Teddy Boen, Indonesia
Francisco Crisafulli, Argentina
Junwu Dai, China
Mohammed Farsi, Algeria
Tim Hart, USA
Ahmed Mebarki, France
A.S. Moghadam, Iran
Daniel Quiun, Peru
Miha Tomazevic, Slovenia
Luis Yamin, Colombia
April 2010
# 58 Pages
# Rar File Size: 1.6 MB
# Format: PDF
The document is divided into four chapters. Chapter 1 provides an overview of confined masonry construction and its components. It discusses the seismic performance of confined masonry buildings in past earthquakes. Chapter 2 presents general requirements related to confined masonry construction. Chapter 3 outlines a guideline for low-rise non-engineered confined masonry buildings (up to two stories high), which could be built without engineered design performed by qualified engineers or architects, and thus no design calculations or procedures are included. Many single-family dwellings are built in this manner. Additional design procedures and requirements for engineered confined masonry buildings are outlined in Chapter 4. Medium-rise
buildings of this type (up to five stories high) can be designed and built following the
recommendations provided in this document and other relevant national codes and standards.
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The Contribution of Tom Paulay to Structural Engineering
By Richard Fenwick
Formerly Associate Professor
Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Auckland
This slides show the international recognition that Tom has gained has contributed to the standing of erthquake engineering.
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