The History of the Theory of Structures: From Arch Analysis to Computational Mechanics
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The History of the Theory of Structures: From Arch Analysis to Computational Mechanics: Karl-Eugen Kurrer
Wiley | ISBN: 3433018383 | 2008-06-23 | PDF (OCR) | 848 pages | 22.10 Mb
This book traces the evolution of theory of structures and strength of materials - the development of the geometrical thinking of the Renaissance to become the fundamental engineering science discipline rooted in classical mechanics. Starting with the strength experiments of Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo, the author examines the emergence of individual structural analysis methods and their formation into theory of structures in the 19th century. For the first time, a book of this kind outlines the development from classical theory of structures to the structural mechanics and computational mechanics of the 20th century. In doing so, the author has managed to bring alive the differences between the players with respect to their engineering and scientific profiles and personalities, and to create an understanding for the social context. Brief insights into common methods of analysis, backed up by historical details, help the reader gain an understanding of the history of structural mechanics from the standpoint of modern engineering practice. A total of 175 brief biographies of important personalities in civil and structural engineering as well as structural mechanics plus an extensive bibliography round off this work.
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Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number Of Pages: 883
Publication Date: 2000-07-20
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0135897068
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780135897065
Using a design-oriented approach that addresses geotechnical, structural, and construction aspects of foundation engineering, this book explores practical methods of designing structural foundations, while emphasizing and explaining how and why foundations behave the way they do. It explains the theories and experimental data behind the design procedures, and how to apply this information to real-world problems. Covers general principles (performance requirements, soil mechanics, site exploration and characterization); shallow foundations (bearing capacity, settlement, spread footings — geotechnical design, spread footings — structural design, mats); deep foundations (axial load capacity — full-scale load tests, static methods, dynamic methods; lateral load capacity; structural design); special topics (foundations on weak and compressible soils, foundation on expansive soils, foundations on collapsible soils); and earth retaining structures (lateral earth pressures, cantilever retaining walls, sheet pile walls, soldier pile walls, internally stabilized earth retaining structures). For geotechnical engineers, soils engineers, structural engineers, and foundation engineers.
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Structural and Stress Analysis, Second Edition
By T. H. G. Megson
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Number Of Pages: 744
Publication Date: 2005-04-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0750662212
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780750662215
Structural analysis is the corner stone of civil engineering and all students must obtain a thorough understanding of the techniques available to analyse and predict stress in any structure.
The new edition of this popular textbook provides the student with a comprehensive introduction to all types of structural and stress analysis, starting from an explanation of the basic principles of statics, normal and shear force and bending moments and torsion. Building on the success of the first edition, new material on structural dynamics and finite element method has been included.
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8th International Congress on Civil Engineering May 2009
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of Shiraz University proudly announce the Eighth International Congress on Civil Engineering (8icce) to be held in Shiraz, Iran on May 11, 12, and 13, 2009. The 8icce will carry on the successful tradition of the previous Congresses held at Shiraz University, Shiraz in 1972, 1976, and 1990, at Sharif University of Technology, Tehran in 1997, at Ferdowsi University, Mashhad in 2000, at Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan in 2003 and most recently at Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran in 2006
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Design and Construction of Pavements and Rail Tracks Geotechnical Aspects and Processed Materials
Taylor & Francis | 2007 | ISBN: 0415433622 | Pages: 210 | PDF | 5.76 MB
A compilation of selected contributions, the volume presents advanced procedures for laboratory and field materials characterization, including processed materials (non-conventional road construction materials), novel tests for field stiffness evaluation, a pre-standard for roller integrated continuous compaction control and new theories for evaluation of the long term performance of materials, including environmental aspects. These contributions represent the latest developments relating to the design, construction, and long-term performance of pavements, rail tracks, and earth structures, with emphasis on the geotechnical and environmental background.
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All objects and structures transfer their load either directly or indirectly to the earth. The capacity of the earth to support such loads depends on the strength and stability of the supporting soil or rock materials. Pile foundations are the part of a structure used to carry and transfer the load of the structure to the bearing ground located at some depth below ground surface. There are many texts on pile foundations. Generally, these books are complicated and difficult to understand. Easy to use and understand, this book covers virtually every subject concerning pile design, featuring techniques that do not appear in other books on the subject. The book contains design methods with real life examples on pin piles, bater piles, concrete piles, steel piles, timber piles, auger cast piles, underpinning design, seismic pile design, negative skin friction and design of Bitumen coated piles for negative skin friction and many other subjects. The book is packed with design examples, case studies and after construction scenarios are presented for the reader's benefits. This book enables the reader to come away with a complete and comprehensive understanding of the issues related to the design, installation and construction of piles.
* Handy guide for engineers perparing the professional engineer (PE) exam.
* Nomrous design examples for sandy soils, clayey soils, seismic loadings
* Methodologies and case studies for different pile types
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Publisher:Cambridge University Press | Pages:632 | 2004-08-02 | ISBN: 052181538X | PDF | 5 MB
Presenting a comprehensive introduction to the propagation of high-frequency body-waves in elastodynamics, this volume develops the theory of seismic wave propagation in acoustic, elastic and anisotropic media to allow seismic waves to be modelled in complex, realistic three-dimensional Earth models. The book is a text for graduate courses in theoretical seismology, and a reference for all academic and industrial seismologists using numerical modelling methods. Exercises and suggestions for further reading are included in each chapter.
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Tsunami: The Underrated Hazard, 2nd Edition, comprehensively describes the nature and process of tsunami formation, outlines field evidence for detecting the presence of past events, and describes notable events linked to earthquakes, volcanoes, submarine landslides, and comet impacts. The author provides a clear approach to the study of tsunami, through dynamics, impact on coastlines, and overviews of the various major mechanisms of tsunami generation. Liberal case studies and examples highlight the significance of this underrated natural hazard for coastal societies. In particular, Dr Bryant studies in detail the great tsunami that struck the Indian Ocean on 26 December 2004, making it one of the largest natural disasters to occur in recorded history.
The book is divided into four parts. Part I considers tsunami as a known hazard, starting in Chapter 1 with legends and stories and questioning whether they are scientific fact or legend. Dr Bryant looks at the causes of tsunami, their distribution and fatalities in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas, the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand and Australia as well as in bays, fjords, inland seas and lakes. Chapter 2 studies the dynamics of tsunami, their characteristics, the wave theory and the run-up and inundation. In Part II tsunami-formed landscapes are examined, showing both the depositional and erosional signatures of tsunami in the coastal landscape, including chevrons and dune bedforms. The coastal landscape evolution is looked at in Chapter 4, comparing catastrophism against uniformitarianism and tsunami versus storms. Examples and types of coastal landscapes created by tsunami, particularly in Australia, Grand Cayman, the Bahamas and Chilean coast are also given. Part III looks at the main causes of tsunami: earthquakes, great landslides, volcanic eruptions and comets and meteorites. The modern risk of tsunami is covered in Part IV, detailing locations and avoidance, including warning systems. Dr Bryant ends this unique study of a fascinating subject with five stories of different tsunamis.
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Internationally, much attention is given to causes, prevention, and rehabilitation of cracking in concrete, flexible, and composite pavements. The Sixth RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements (Chicago, June 16-18, 2008) provided a forum for discussion of recent developments and research results.This book is a collection of papers from the Conference, and includes contributions on a variety of topics: modeling of the initiation and propagation of pavement cracking; top-down and bottom-up fatigue cracking mechanisms; laboratory testing techniques and evaluation effectiveness; construction approaches and their relation to crack development; crack surveys and nondestructive evaluation; in-situ experimental studies: field construction and rehabilitation techniques to inhibit pavement cracking; and performance of crack preventative techniques and pavement service life prediction.It also includes: interlay system effectiveness; pavement cracking evaluation using accelerated pavement testing; hot-mix asphalt overlay characterization; pavement interface modeling and testing; laboratory and field model validation; low-temperature cracking mechanisms and field studies; cracking in semi-rigid and stabilized pavement layers; analytical and experimental investigations of concrete joints; and white topping performance. Pavement Cracking: Mechanisms, Modeling, Detection, Testing, and Case Histories" is particularly of interest to academics, researchers, and practitioners involved in pavement mechanics and performance.
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Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann | Pages: 392 | 2006-08-22 | ISBN 0750666560 | PDF | 4 MB
Design and Construction of Concrete Floors outlines the key principles needed for the production of a good floor which can be relied on to not only support and restrain other parts of the building, but also to meet the needs of the user.
The book covers:
* Uses of concrete floors
* Structural design
* Concrete used specifically for floors
* Cracks and joints
* Floor surface properties
This book is ideal for structural engineers and others in the building and design industry that want to use a balanced approach and look beyond structural strength in the design of a good floor.
The book draws on both European and American experience, citing both British and US standards - all of which have been amended and updated since the last edition
George Garber has worked in the UK and is now based in the US as a Partner at Face Consultants in Lexington, Kentucky.
* Demonstrates how to successfully design and build concrete floors by drawing from a wide range of global experience
*Based on US, British and European construction standards
*Updated to include the latest developments in floor design and construction
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