Creep and Shrinkage - Their Effect on the behavior of Concrete Structures

Bridges are great symbols of mankind’s conquest of space. They are a monument to his vision and determination, but these alone are not enough. An appreciation of the mathematical theories underlying bridge design is essential to resist the physical forces of nature and gravity.

The object of this book is to explain firstly the nature of the problems associated with the building of bridges with steel as the basic material, and then the theories that are available to tackle them.

a technological history of the different types of iron and steel bridges
the basic properties of steel
loads on bridges from either natural or traffic-induced forces
the process and aims of design based on limit state and statistical probability concepts
buckling behaviour of various components and large-deflection behaviour of components with initial imperfections
detailed guidance on the design of plate and box girder bridges together with some design examples

The Second Edition includes a completely new chapter on the history and design of cable-stayed bridges, the various types of cable used for them and their method of construction, and it addresses many of the changes introduced in the latest version of the British Standard Design Code for steel bridges, BS 5400: Part 3:2000.

Basic Structural Theory by Jacques Heyman
University of Cambridge

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Berkeley, CA, February 26, 2004 – Computers and Structures, Inc., is pleased to release the latest revision to Dynamics of Structures, 2nd Edition by Professors Clough and Penzien. A classic, this definitive textbook has been popular with educators worldwide for nearly 30 years. This release has been updated by the original authors to reflect the latest approaches and techniques in the field of structural dynamics for civil engineers.
During the past 50 years, Drs. Ray Clough and Joseph Penzien have earned pre-eminence in the engineering community, dedicating their academic lives to improving the understanding of how structures behave when subjected to nature's forces. This 700-page book represents the culmination of that work. It introduces topics suitable for advanced undergraduate students and progresses through more advanced topics, such as non-deterministic analysis of earthquake response, appropriate for the graduate student and practicing engineer.
This book belongs on every engineer’s shelf. Historically, few books in structural engineering have had as much influence on expanding the knowledge base in structural engineering. With this revision, the book remains an extraordinary tool for those teaching structural dynamics and a timely reference for those in professional practice.
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