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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This book provides a detailed summary of bridge loads from an international perspective. The authors cover all aspects from the methodology behind the calculation of bridge loads and the complex interactions between loads and bridges, to economic considerations. A wide range of bridge loads are covered, including highway vehicle loads, pedestrian loads, railing loads and wind loads. The structure and design of bridges to accommodate these loads are examined and examples provided. Different modes of failure and current codes of practice are also covered.
This book is unique in its exclusive examination of the loading and will be a useful handbook for structural engineers and designers involved in bridge construction. It is also recommended to senior undergraduates and postgraduates of structural engineering and bridge design.
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* Publisher: New Age
* Number Of Pages: 152
* Publication Date: 2007
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 8122420656
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9788122420654
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More and more glass is being used in buildings. It is no longer considered a fragile material. It is recyclable and affordable. Glass is available in a wide range of architectural, structural, optical and acoustical properties to address the varying requirements of buildings. Knowledge about the use of glass in buildings along scientific lines is a 'gap' in the presently available literature. The book is an attempt to focus on comprehensive guidelines for use of glass in buildings. It covers: *Evolution of glass to the present state, *Glass types with their properties and uses, *Selection of glass for specific applications and uses, *Determination of thickness of glass used in exteriors of buildings, *Safe use of glass in interiors, *Prevalent glazing systems, *'Do's and 'Don'ts' about use of glass in buildings. As consolidated guidelines, the book is of immense value for architects, engineers, designers, consultancy firms, contractors, builders, window fabricators, glass manufacturers, glass processing industry and students of architecture, engineering and interior design.
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Handbook of Rigging: For Construction and Industrial Operations by Joseph MacDonald, W. Rossnagel, Lindley Higgins
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional | Number Of Pages: 792 | Publication Date: 2009-01-14 | ISBN-10: 0071493018 | PDF | 8 Mb
The Ultimate Guide to Designing and Operating Safe, Efficient Rigging Systems
Recent years have seen an abundance of changes in the rigging industry. This popular, hands-on reference brings you completely up to date on equipment, materials, systems, and regulations that affect your profession. Whether you are a maintenance technician, hoist operator, worksite foreman, or any other specialist requiring the use of rigging equipment, this comprehensive guide will help ensure that your projects are completed in a cost-effective manner, without sacrificing safety and efficiency.
Inside this fully updated guide to rigging:
* A broader-than-ever look at lifting, hoisting, and scaffolding operations
* Brand-new section covering the safe operation of equipment and rigging systems
* Up-to-date information on EPA and OSHA regulations governing the use of rigging equipment
* Directory of associations that publish research on safe rigging
* Bibliography of references that cover related subjects concerning rigging
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This book covers the analysis and design of reinforced concrete elements in foundations and superstructures in a logical,
step-by-step fashion. Thje theory of reinforced concrete and the derivation of the code formulae have been clearly explained.
The text is backed up by numerous illustrations, design charts and tables reffering frequently to the relevant codes of practice.
A large number of worked examples cover almost all types of reinforced concrete elements.
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Structure As Architecture provides readers with an accessible insight into the relationship between structure and architecture, focusing on the design principles that relate to both fields. Over one hundred case studies of contemporary buildings from countries across the globe including the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong and Australia are interspersed throughout the book. The author has visited and photographed each of these examples and analyzed them to show how structure plays a significant architectural role, as well as bearing loads. This is a highly illustrated sourcebook, providing a new insight into the role of structure, and discussing the point where the technical and the aesthetic meet to create the discipline of architecture.
* Presents a comprehensive analysis of how building structure contributes to architecture
* Connects architectural design ideas and structure in the context of contemporary architecture, materials and structure
* Highly illustrated, providing a sourcebook of architectural and engineering design ideas
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A space frame is a three-dimensional framework for enclosing spaces in which all members are interconnected and act as a single entity. A benefit of this type of structure is that very large spaces can be covered, uninterrupted by support from the ground.
John Chilton's book provides an up-to-date assessment of the use of space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of construction, various systems available and detailed studies of the use of space grids in modern buildings. The technical level is aimed at professional and student architects and engineers worldwide and it also serves as a useful construction manual.
John Chilton is an engineer, currently teaching architectural students at Nottingham University where he is a senior lecturer. He has also undertaken considerable research in this field.
*Provides a full assessment of the use of space frame structures in buildings
*International examples throughout showing how architects use this technology in their designs
*Numerous illustrations support the text and make the technical detail easy to digest
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