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Special topic volume with invited peer-reviewed papers only

Maintenance, Safety, Risk, Management and Life-Cycle Performance of Bridges contains lectures and papers presented at the Ninth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management (IABMAS 2018), held in Melbourne, Australia, 9-13 July 2018. This volume consists of a book of extended abstracts and a USB card containing the full papers of 393 contributions presented at IABMAS 2018, including the T.Y. Lin Lecture, 10 Keynote Lectures, and 382 technical papers from 40 countries.The contributions presented at IABMAS 2018 deal with the state of the art as well as emerging concepts and innovative applications related to the main aspects of bridge maintenance, safety, risk, management and life-cycle performance. Major topics include: new design methods, bridge codes, heavy vehicle and load models, bridge management systems, prediction of future traffic models, service life prediction, residual service life, sustainability and life-cycle assessments, maintenance strategies, bridge diagnostics, health monitoring, non-destructive testing, field testing, safety and serviceability, assessment and evaluation, damage identification, deterioration modelling, repair and retrofitting strategies, bridge reliability, fatigue and corrosion, extreme loads, advanced experimental simulations, and advanced computer simulations, among others.This volume provides both an up-to-date overview of the field of bridge engineering and significant contributions to the process of more rational decision-making on bridge maintenance, safety, risk, management and life-cycle performance of bridges for the purpose of enhancing the welfare of society. The Editors hope that these Proceedings will serve as a valuable reference to all concerned with bridge structure and infrastructure systems, including students, researchers and engineers from all areas of bridge engineering.

Safety and Reliability – Safe Societies in a Changing World collects the papers presented at the 28th European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2018 in Trondheim, Norway, June 17-21, 2018. The contributions cover a wide range of methodologies and application areas for safety and reliability that contribute to safe societies in a changing world. These methodologies and applications include: - foundations of risk and reliability assessment and management- mathematical methods in reliability and safety- risk assessment - risk management- system reliability- uncertainty analysis- digitalization and big data- prognostics and system health management- occupational safety- accident and incident modeling- maintenance modeling and applications- simulation for safety and reliability analysis- dynamic risk and barrier management- organizational factors and safety culture- human factors and human reliability- resilience engineering- structural reliability- natural hazards- security- economic analysis in risk management Safety and Reliability – Safe Societies in a Changing World will be invaluable to academics and professionals working in a wide range of industrial and governmental sectors: offshore oil and gas, nuclear engineering, aeronautics and aerospace, marine transport and engineering, railways, road transport, automotive engineering, civil engineering, critical infrastructures, electrical and electronic engineering, energy production and distribution, environmental engineering, information technology and telecommunications, insurance and finance, manufacturing, marine transport, mechanical engineering, security and protection, and policy making.

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2016 International Symposium on Structural Integrity (ISSI2016), May 26-30, 2016, Tianjin, China

Selected, peer reviewed papers from the Second International Conference on Smart Diagnostics of Structures, November 14-16, 2011, Cracow, Poland

This book provides a collection of recent research works related to new trends and pathologies associated with concrete structures, in order to contribute to the systematization and dissemination of knowledge related to moisture transport, durability, construction pathology, diagnostic techniques, and the most recent advances in this domain. The book is divided into five chapters that intend to be a resume of the current state of knowledge for benefit of professional colleagues, scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers, and other interested parties to network. At the same time, these topics will be going to the encounter of a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines, such as civil, mechanical, and materials engineering.

Mechanics of Auxetic Materials and Structures offers a wide range of application-based and practical considerations of smart materials and auxetic materials in engineering structures. Exploring the analytical and numerical solution procedures, the book discusses crucial characteristics of metamaterials and their response to external factors.Covering the effect of different parameters and external factors on the mechanics of auxetic materials and structures, the book considers the benefits leading to better fracture resistance, toughness, shear modulus, and acoustic response.The book serves as a reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science and taking courses in smart materials, metamaterials, and mechanics of materials.

Die meiste graue Energie kann man beim Tragwerk sparen! Conceptual Design of Structures arbeitet an der Schnittstelle zwischen Bauwesen, Architektur und Kunst. Das Buch versucht, die komplexe Frage zu beantworten, was bei der Konzeption eines Bauwerks zu beachten ist. Was beeinflusst den Prozess der Konzeption? Wie interagieren Raum und Struktur? Auf welche Weise arbeiten Architekt:innen und Ingenieur:innen zusammen? Das Buch beleuchtet somit das Thema der multidisziplinären Zusammenhänge im Entwurf und zeigt zahlreiche unterschiedliche Perspektiven auf. Praktizierende und Forschende aus Architektur und Ingenieurwesen kommen ebenso zu Wort wie Kunstschaffende und Historikerinnen, die die Grenzen der Disziplinen überschreiten. Darüber hinaus gibt das Buch auch einen Ausblick auf mögliche zukünftige Entwicklungen und Aspekte des nachhaltigen Planens und Bauens. Brückenschlag zwischen Praxis, Wissenschaft und Forschung Ganzheitliche Perspektiven durch Beiträge aus verschiedenen Disziplinen Zahlreiche Essays, Interviews und Projektberichte bieten direkte Einblicke Ausgewählte Arbeiten aus Technik, Architektur und Kunst

This is a fully revised and updated fourth edition of a classic guidebook. It covers the current requirements of the ASME Section VIII-1 as well as the requirements of the newly published VIII-2.Whether you are a beginning design engineer or an experienced engineering manager developing a mechanical integrity program, this updated volume gives you a thorough examination and review of the requirements applicable to the design, material requirements, fabrication details, inspection requirements effecting joint efficiencies, and testing of pressure vessels and their components. Guidebook for Design of ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels provides you with a review of the background issues, reference materials, technology, and techniques necessary for the safe, reliable, cost-efficient function of pressure vessels in the petrochemical, paper, power, and other industries. Solved examples throughout the volume illustrate the application of various equations given in both Sections VIII-1 and VIII-2.

ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second edition brings together an exceptional breadth of material to provide a definitive reference on geotechnical engineering solutions. Written and edited by leading specialists, now revised and updated with the latest guidelines and references, each chapter provides contemporary guidance and best practice knowledge for civil and structural engineers in the field. It considers the higher importance attached to the effects of construction on the environment and society. Volume II covers design of foundations, retaining structures and earthworks, slopes and pavements, construction processes and verification. This volume uses and builds on the principles and concepts, problematic soils and site investigation detail covered in Volume I. Part of the ICE Manuals series, ICE Manual of Geotechnical Engineering, Second edition is an essential guide for practising civil and structural engineers, engineering geologists, architects, designers, consultants and contractors.

This book presents a novel approach to the classical scientific discipline of Structural Engineering, which is inspired by numerous current applications from domains of Civil, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. The main goal of this book is to help with making the best choice between accuracy and efficiency, when it comes to building the most suitable structural models by practising engineers using modern computational tools available in commercial software products (SAP, FEAP, ANSYS …) for which we have carried out many developments that have been become the main reference in the field. Any development of this kind is not a mere modification of discrete approximation, but a thorough treatment with a sound theoretical formulation based upon Hu-Washizu variational principle with independent rotation field, its corresponding regularization and finally the most appropriate finite element interpolation that can match those used for structural elements. Proposed approach allows usto provide a unified discrete approximation of complex structural assemblies and greatly simplify the modeling task for structural engineers. Thus, in conclusion, this book can also be perceived as the theoretical manual for using modern computer models successfully by practising engineers.

This second volume of'Green Infrastructure'provides a comprehensive exploration of both established and evolving green infrastructure materials, along with sustainable practices across various facets that hold the potential to shape our future. Emphasizing emerging domain materials such as timber, concrete, soil, and pavement, among others, this book delves into the pivotal role these elements play in fostering sustainable urban development. It underscores the significance of these materials in preserving ecosystem services and constructive management, thus leading to the attainment of manifold advantages. Bridging a critical void in the existing literature, this volume serves as an indispensable resource, serving to guide forthcoming research endeavors concerning green materials and their applications within the realm of sustainability.

This is an open access book. This book focuses on the research of advanced structures and anti-seismic in civil engineering. It features the most cutting-edge research directions and achievements related to civil and structural engineering. Subjects in this book include:·Engineering Structure and Seismic Resistance·Structural Mechanics Analysis·Components and Materials·Structural Seismic Design·3D Printing Concrete·Other Related TopicsThe works of this book promote development of civil and structural engineering, resource sharing, flexibility, and high efficiency. Thereby, it also promotes scientific information interchange between scholars from the top universities, research centers, and high-tech enterprises working all around the world.

Advances in Structural Adhesive Bonding, Second Edition reviews developments in adhesive bonding for a range of advanced structural engineering applications. This new edition has been fully revised to include the latest advances in materials, testing and modeling methods, lifecycle considerations, and industrial implementation. Sections review advances in commonly used groups of structural adhesives, covering epoxy, acrylic, anaerobic and cyanoacrylate, polyurethane, and silicone adhesives, along with toughening. Other chapters cover various types of adherends and pre-treatment methods for structural materials, including metals, plastics, composites, wood and joint design and testing, including topics such as fracture mechanics, life prediction techniques, and advanced testing methods. This is a valuable guide for all those working with structural adhesives, including those in an industrial setting, adhesive specialists, structural engineers, design engineers, R&D professionals, and scientists, as well as academic researchers and advanced students in adhesives, joining technology, materials science and mechanical engineering. - Provides detailed coverage on the main adhesive groups, including epoxy, acrylic, cyanoacrylate, polyurethane and silicone adhesives - Includes the latest developments across adherends, pre-treatment methods, joint design and testing, durability and lifecycle related issues - Addresses environmental challenges, adhesive specification, quality control, and risk mitigation for specific industrial application areas

Focusing on office buildings, this book explores how Green Building (GB) development can be managed to achieve successful project outcomes. The book starts by highlighting the special requirements of GBs which distinguish them from traditional buildings. The book then presents a detailed discussion of the success conditions for GB projects. Highlighting 73 success conditions which have been categorised within 20 broad themes, the book reports on the findings from interviews with GB stakeholders from Australia, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The book demonstrates how the complexity, design methodology, and team collaboration prevalent in the delivery of successful GB set them apart from traditional building projects. The book also demonstrates that success in GB delivery is generally associated with socio-technical conditions. The research reported in this book will allow project decision-makers such as clients and project team members to consider the wide range of identified success conditions to optimise project performance across its development stages and achieve successful project outcomes. Theoretically, the findings can inform future research focused on GB development, resulting in the more efficient development of GB projects that can reduce the effects of climate change and resource depletion.

An essential exploration of the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures from long-span bridges to high-rise buildingsWhat do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have in common? According to The Tower and the Bridge, all are striking examples of structural art, an exciting area distinct from either architecture or machine design. Aided by stunning photographs, David Billington discusses the technical concerns and artistic principles underpinning the well-known projects of leading structural engineer-artists, including Othmar Ammann, Félix Candela, Gustave Eiffel, Fazlur Khan, Robert Maillart, John Roebling, and many others. A classic work, The Tower and the Bridge introduces readers to the fundamental aesthetics of engineering.

Sir Nigel Thompson walked to school around the bomb craters of the London Blitz--it made him want to build things, rather than knock them down. After studying structural engineering in Africa, he worked on hospitals and theaters in London, and later headed the team that designed University of Qatar. He went on to design Embankment Place, a massive office complex built over London's Charing Cross railway station. Turning from building to rebuilding, he explored construction opportunities for British firms during the Gulf War, in Kuwait's still-burning oil fields. Following the 1999 bombing of Serbia and Kosovo, he led a reconstruction task force in Kosovo at the request of UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, for which he was knighted. Thompson's memoir details his long career in architectural design and construction, and in restorative development.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current research status and open problems in the field of structural synthesis, based on which a systematic methodology for the structural analysis of planar kinematic chains, structural synthesis of planar kinematic chains, and creative design of mechanisms is presented.The method presented in this book not only promotes the development of theoretical research in the field of mechanical science, and the development of industrial software for the creative design of mechanisms, but also generates novel high-performance mechanisms suitable for industrial application, which can improve the work efficiency and economic benefits. This book offers theoretical guidance for students and researchers engaged in the field of mechanical engineering, especially the creative design of mechanism.

Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials is a collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, 2 - 5 December 2008) by academics, researchers and practicing engineers mainly from Austral

This book on flexible formwork for fluid architecture is a multi-faceted research that covers a broad field: from design to material and technology, and from history to future developments. It offers a pragmatic approach that can be extended with more cases, materials, techniques and methods for fluid architecture, and provides a better understanding of the main aspects of fluid architecture and to help them find the most suitable combinations of all aspects.The book is a challenging experience with many new discoveries, including two patents: one on moulding of fluid surfaces and one on 3D printing of fibre–reinforced ice. It also features two world records: the larges span (30 meters) and the highest thin shell structure (30,5 meters) in ice as well as a method for the construction of a fully laminated shell structure in insulated glass.

Practicing engineers designing civil engineering structures, and advanced students of civil engineering, require foundational knowledge and advanced analytical and empirical tools. Mechanics in Civil Engineering Structures presents the material needed by practicing engineers engaged in the design of civil engineering structures, and students of civil engineering. The book covers the fundamental principles of mechanics needed to understand the responses of structures to different types of load and provides the analytical and empirical tools for design. The title presents the mechanics of relevant structural elements—including columns, beams, frames, plates and shells—and the use of mechanical models for assessing design code application. Eleven chapters cover topics including stresses and strains; elastic beams and columns; inelastic and composite beams and columns; temperature and other kinematic loads; energy principles; stability and second-order effects for beams and columns; basics of vibration; indeterminate elastic-plastic structures; plates and shells. This book is an invaluable guide for civil engineers needing foundational background and advanced analytical and empirical tools for structural design. - Includes 110 fully worked-out examples of important problems and 130 practice problems with an interaction solution manual (http://hsz121.hsz.bme.hu/solutionmanual) - Presents the foundational material and advanced theory and method needed by civil engineers for structural design - Provides the methodological and analytical tools needed to design civil engineering structures - Details the mechanics of salient structural elements including columns, beams, frames, plates and shells - Details mechanical models for assessing the applicability of design codes

This textbook provides a concise, clear, and rigorous presentation of the dynamics of linear systems that delivers the necessary tools for the analysis and design of mechanical/ structural systems, regardless of their complexity. The book is written for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students as well as engineers working on the design of mechanical/structural systems subjected to dynamic actions, such as wind/earthquake engineers and mechanical engineers working on wind turbines. Professor Grigoriu's lucid presentation maximizes student understanding of the formulation and the solution of linear systems subjected to dynamic actions, and provides a clear distinction between problems of practical interest and their special cases. Based on the author's lecture notes from courses taught at Cornell University, the material is class-tested over many years and ideal as a core text for a range of classes in mechanical, civil, and geotechnical engineering, as well as for self-directed learning by practitioners in the field.

Holzbauten werden heute dank leistungsfähiger Verbundkonstruktionen aus Holz und Stahl oder Beton weit jenseits der Hochhausgrenze errichtet. Ein Ende des Höhenwachstums ist kaum absehbar. Auch im Wohnungs- und Bürobau, bei Sporthallen, Industriebauten und Brücken sind Holzkonstruktionen auf dem Vormarsch. Sie gelten als Inbegriff nachhaltigen Bauens und sind durch neue, rationelle Vorfertigungsverfahren auch in puncto Baukosten wettbewerbsfähig. Das Buch „Natur + Struktur – Holztragwerke“ zeigt die aktuelle Entwicklung der Tragwerksplanung mit Holz anhand von rund 20 herausragenden Ingenieurbauten. An der Planung beteiligte Ingenieure beschreiben die Konzeption der Tragwerke sowie individuelle Lösungen für ihre Realisierung. Fachbeiträge aus Forschung und Technik runden das Werk ab.

'The NCEES SE Exam is Open Book - You Will Want to Bring This Book Into the Exam. Alan Williams'PE Structural Reference Manual Tenth Edition (STRM10) offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hour Structural Engineering (SE) exam. This book is part of a comprehensive learning management system designed to help you pass the PE Structural exam the first time.PE Structural Reference Manual Tenth Edition (STRM10) features include:Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methodsNew content covering design of slender and shear wallsCovers all up-to-date codes for the October 2021 ExamsExam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained270 example problemsStrengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 52 end-of-book practice problemsEach problem's complete solution lets you check your own solving approachBoth ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods.Topics Covered: BridgesFoundations and Retaining StructuresLateral Forces (Wind and Seismic)Prestressed ConcreteReinforced ConcreteReinforced MasonryStructural SteelTimberReferenced Codes and Standards - Updated to October 2021 Exam Specifications:AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (AASHTO)Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602)Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318)International Building Code (IBC)Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7)National Design Specification for Wood Construction ASD/LRFD and National Design Specification Supplement, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS)North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (AISI)PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete (PCI)Seismic Design Manual (AISC 327)Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic with Commentary (SDPWS)Steel Construction Manual (AISC 325)

Das Thema Nachhaltigkeit, der bewusste und schonende Umgang mit Ressourcen bei Neubau und dem Bauen im Bestand werden im Beton-Kalender 2021 unter dem besonderen Blickwinkel des Bauens mit Fertigteilen und des Ertüchtigens beleuchtet. Neben aktualisierten Beiträgen zur Lebensdauerbemessung, den Grundlagen zum Bauen mit Betonfertigteilen im Hochbau und der Holz-Beton-Verbundbauweise wird speziell auf die Resourceneffizienz beim Bau mit Betonfertigteilen eingegangen. Hierbei geht es um innovative Ansätze für Entwurf, Fügetechniken und Herstellungstechnologien (einschl. Automatisierung). In diesem Zusammenhang ist auch die Elementbauweise mit Gitterträgern zu nennen, welche ihrerseits die Vorteile der Vorfertigung mit der Flexibilität der Ortbetonbauweise vereint. Zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit gehört auch der schonende Umgang mit Bestandsbauwerken. Im Beton-Kalender wird hierzu die Verstärkung von Betonbauteilen mit geklebter Bewehrung und mit Schraubverbindungen aufgegriffen. Neben einem aktualisierten Beitrag zu geklebten Verstärkungen mit CFK-Lamellen und Stahllaschen mit Erläuterungen und Beispielen wird die DAfStb-Richtlinie'Verstärken von Betonbauteilen mit geklebter Bewehrung'abgedruckt. Unter dem Schwerpunkt'Integrale Bauwerke'fasst der Beton-Kalender den aktuellen Stand des Wissens für diese Bauweise für Brücken und Tragwerke im Hochbau zusammen. Eine Reihe von Beiträgen widmet sich neuartigen Betonen und deren Einsatzmöglichkeiten im Hinblick auf Neubau und Ertüchtigung, wie z.B. dem UHPC, Stahlfaserbeton und dem Infraleichtbeton.

The scope of the book is the application of vibration mitigation systems in structural engineering. The intended content includes the theoretical background covering aspects from both structural dynamics and control engineering point of view. Moreover, passive, active and semi-active devices are explained in detail giving mathematical principles, design considerations and application examples. It also contains detailed information about structural monitoring, as an essential part of the active/semi-active systems, and therefore, provide a full overview about passive, active and semi-active systems in the specific context of civil engineering Book presents a comprehensive coverage of the area of vibration control of civil structures subjected to different types of loading while using passive, semi-active, and/or active controls. Presents the theoretical governing equations as well as the associated design guides of various vibration control mitigation approaches. Discusses structural monitoring aspects such as sensor technology, system identification and signal processing topics. Reviews structural control aspects, such as algorithms. Includes solved examples utilizing MATLAB®/SIMULINK® with source codes of the calculation examples and design tool set. This book is aimed at graduate students, professionals, researchers in civil engineering, structural engineering, structural dynamics, health monitoring, vibration control.

This book is a personal anthology of the author's utmost academic works and accomplishments with his former students and colleagues intended as an enduring record for the engineering community for many years to come.The author's forty-year professional career and academic life journey is first briefly sketched in Chapter 1 and more details are elaborated in three chapters that follow: Chapter 2: The first ten years at Lehigh — beginning to show; Chapter 3: Twenty=three years at Purdue — the highly productive years; and Chapter 4: seven years at UH — the pursuit of excellence. The author's specific academic contributions are documented in the following three chapters: Chapter 5: 23 academic bulletins are selected to highlight his 10 major research areas; Chapter 6: 23 Academic masterpiece books are listed along with their respective peer review comments; and Chapter 7: academic publications include journal articles, conference proceedings and symposiums, and lectures and keynotes. The book ends with the listing of all the author's 55 doctoral students'dissertation titles in Chapter 8.In 1975 at Lehigh, the author published a milestone treatise on Limit Analysis and Soil Plasticity. In 1982 at Purdue, he published another pioneering work on Plasticity in Reinforced Concrete.In September 1999, the author was recruited by UH to take the Deanship of the College of Engineering to accomplish the noble mission: to build the College to become one of the top 50 engineering schools by strengthening the faculty, improving the facilities, and increasing the enrollment. Over his seven years at UH, a lot of progress was made in all these three areas — the research program expanded, facilities improved, and enrollment increased.Related Link(s)

Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design is a sequel to the authors'first text, Structure for Architects: A Primer, emphasizing the conceptual understanding of structural design in simple language and terms. This book focuses on structural principles applied to the design of typical structural members—a beam, a girder, and a column—in a diagrammatic frame building. Through the application of a single Case Study across three key materials, the book illustrates the theory, principles, and process of structural design. The Case Study progresses step-by-step for each material, from determining tributary areas and loads through a member's selection and design.The book addresses the frequent disparity between the way architects and engineers perceive and process information, with engineers focusing on technical aspects and architects focusing on visual concepts. Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design presents readers with an understanding of fundamental engineering principles through a uniquely thematic Case Study. Focusing on the conceptual understanding of structural design, this book will be of interest to architecture students and professionals looking to understand the application of structural principles in relation to steel, wood, and concrete design.

Covering a wide range of structural concepts and presenting both relevant theories and their applications to actual structures, this book brings together for the first time lightweight structures concepts for many different applications and the relevant scientific literature, thus providing unique insights into a fascinating field of human endeavour. Evolved from a series of graduate courses taught by the authors at the University of Tokyo, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, the University of Cambridge and the California Institute of Technology, this textbook provides both theoretical and practical insights and presents a range of examples which also provide a history of key lightweight structures since the Apollo age. This essential guide will inspire the imagination of engineers and provide an analytical foundation for all readers.

This book describes principles, industry practices and evolutionary methodologies for advanced safety studies, which are helpful in effectively managing volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments within the framework of quantitative risk assessment and management and associated with the safety and resilience of structures and infrastructures with tolerance against various types of extreme conditions and accidents such as fires, explosions, collisions and grounding. It presents advanced computational models for characterizing structural actions and their effects in extreme and accidental conditions, which are highly nonlinear and non-Gaussian in association with multiple physical processes, multiple scales, and multiple criteria. Probabilistic scenario selection practices and applications are presented. Engineering practices for structural crashworthiness analysis in extreme conditions and accidents are described. Multidisciplinary approaches involving advanced computational models and large-scale physical model testing are emphasized. The book will be useful to students at a post-graduate level as well as researchers and practicing engineers.

Understanding how gravity loads and wind and earthquake loads flow through a building is of utmost importance to all structural engineers and architects. Paradoxically, this critical idea is practically not addressed in any textbook on the market. Meant as a companion to the author's Structures: A Geometric Approach, this textbook fills that need with qualitative techniques as well as quantitative tools that use state of the art visual representation of forces and deformations in structures. Structures: A Studio Approach reaches out to both structural engineers and designers by presenting structural engineering topics in an interdisciplinary studio environment. Using many graphical techniques, it offers a very rigorous approach, but also enables creativity. Cutting edge finite element as well as parametric modeling tools are used, and state of the art visual representations of force flow help both groups of students realize that understanding three dimensional load flow in a building is a requirement for channeling that flow in a structurally efficient and visually expressive manner. Ultimately, the reader is able to develop a unique structural sensibility; an ethos that places structural design on an equal footing with the design of program, skin, massing and site.

Die Architektur hat ihre Stilepochen – aber wie lässt sich die Geschichte der sie konstituierenden Baukonstruktionen periodisieren? Der Band geht erstmals der Frage nach, ob auch hinter den Fassaden vergleichbare zeitgebundene Ausprägungen auszumachen sind. Besonderes Augenmerk gilt dabei den spezifischen Informationen, die uns Tragwerk und konstruktives Detail zum besseren Verständnis von Objekten unterschiedlichster Bauaufgaben liefern können. Des Weiteren wird thematisiert, ob sich auch jenseits linearer Fortschrittsmodelle ein grundsätzliches Schema von Aufstieg, Konsolidierung und Auflösung von „Konstruktionssprachen'erkennen lässt und welches Potenzial diesem Ansatz für eine Neuinterpretation der Bautechnikgeschichte innewohnt.

Structures Strengthened with Bonded Composites presents a comprehensive resource on the strengthening of concrete, reinforced and prestressed concrete, masonry, steel and other composite structures using externally-bonded FRP composites. The book emphasizes a systematic and fundamental investigation on bonding and debonding behavior of the FRP-concrete interface and structural performances of FRP-strengthened structures with a combination of experimental, theoretical and numerical studies. This book will appeal to all those concerned with strengthening and retrofitting of existing structures from the effect of additional anticipated loads in the civil sector. - Discusses the FRP strengthening of different types of structures, including bridges, tunnels, buildings, historic structures and underwater constructions - Establishes a systematic theory on interfacial fracture mechanics and clarifies different debonding mechanisms - Describes design methods and makes comparison of design considerations and methods among different countries - Presents temperature and fatigue effects and long-term behavior for different strengthening methods

Conservation in the built environment raises fundamental questions which have been debated for centuries - what is worth preserving, how is it possible, why is it important?This book takes a modern approach to the meaning of a heritage structure and its conservation. The historical evolution of conservation is briefly addressed, considering prominent individuals and cases; along with the history of construction, focusing on materials and related structural elements, with insight on the sizing rules adopted by masons. This explains structural decisions made during the construction process and allows comparison of scientific theories from the 18th century to modern understanding of limit analysis. Damage and collapse mechanisms for masonry construction, as the most widespread structural form for historical buildings, is described. Excess permanent loading and settlement is differentiated from environmental and anthropogenic actions such as earthquake or incorrect intervention.The team of authors brings together unique expertise, with high level research and leading practice with archetypical cases from around the world. The book addresses the history of conservation by exploring materials and structures and the history of construction and damage, so it is of value to students and professionals in civil engineering and architecture, as well as archaeologists and art historians.

The firm schlaich bergermann partner has been designing and building ambitious civil engineering projects around the world for more than thirty years. Its portfolio ranges from long-span support structures and bridges to high-rises, special-use buildings and leading-edge solar power stations. The wellspring of the firm's innovative work lies in its unique planning culture. Beneath the Surface showcases this culture through sketches, drawings, photographs and texts from a wide selection of projects realized by schlaich bergermann partner. This impressive, richly illustrated volume brings into relief the firm's philosophy and the methods of its interdisciplinary engineers as they work together on equal footing with architects.

Engineering structures may be subjected to extreme high-rate loading conditions, like those associated with natural disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, rock falls, etc.) or those of anthropic origin (impacts, fluid–structure interactions, shock wave transmissions, etc.). Characterization and modeling of the mechanical behavior of materials under these environments is important in predicting the response of structures and improving designs. This book gathers contributions by eminent researchers in academia and government research laboratories on the latest advances in the understanding of the dynamic process of damage, cracking and fragmentation. It allows the reader to develop an understanding of the key features of the dynamic mechanical behavior of brittle (e.g. granular and cementitious), heterogeneous (e.g. energetic) and ductile (e.g. metallic) materials.

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory of structural dynamics, highlighting practical issues and illustrating applications with a large number of worked out examples. In the spirit of “learning by doing” it encourages readers to apply immediately these methods by means of the software provided, allowing them to become familiar with the broad field of structural dynamics in the process.The book is primarily focused on practical applications. Earthquake resistant design is presented in a holistic manner, discussing both the underlying geophysical concepts and the latest engineering design methods and illustrated by fully worked out examples based on the newest structural codes. The spectral characteristics of turbulent wind processes and the main analysis methods in the field of structural oscillations due to wind gusts and vortex shedding are also discussed and applications illustrated by realistic examples of slender chimney structures. The user‐friendly software employed is downloadable and can be readily used by readers to tackle their own problems.

Seismology, earthquake engineering and structural engineering examines various dimensionsof seismology, and earthquake engineering. It includes the meaning of seismology,a description about earthquake and various structural engineering tools andapplications required to deal with earthquake. This book provides the reader with theinsights into the development of various structural engineering products to get rid ofafter-effects of earthquakes and help people overcome the vulnerable effect of it.

Wood Fracture Characterization provides a guide to the application of modern fracture mechanics concepts to wood materials used in structural engineering, which commonly involve discontinuities and irregularities. The authors cover the tests, data reduction schemes and numerical methods devised for wood structural applications, based on cohesive zone analysis, and used to validate experimental-based methodologies. Five detailed Case Studies are included to link theory with engineering practice. This important new text explains the basics of fracture mechanics, and extends them as needed to cover the special behaviour of an anisotropic wood materials.

This report serves as a guide for the project team to define and model the structural system within the reference building design as required by green building standards and rating systems.

This work is an overview of the state of art on Ageing of Materials and structures in the world. Ageing of materials is a natural phenomenon. Each material we use will age. This ageing will influence the performance of the object where the materials is used. Furthermore, the ageing will be affected by the surroundings in which the object is placed. The main focus of the book is on materials used in infrastructure, energy, buildings and industry. The book in effect establishes the definition of ageing and its main research topics that are relevant for society.

Der neue Beton-Kalender 2018 mit den Schwerpunkten Bautenschutz und Brandschutz bietet eine solide Arbeitsgrundlage und ein topaktuelles und verlässliches Nachschlagewerk für die fehlerfreie Planung dauerhafter Betonkonstruktionen. Dabei geht es um den Schutz vor Betonschäden und den Schutz der Bewehrung, um die Sicherstellung der Gebrauchstauglichkeit, sowie um die Abwehr von Gefahren für Füllgüter oder für die Umwelt. Das Buch stellt den neuesten Stand der Technik der Oberflächenschutzsysteme für verschiedene Anforderungen dar und enthält praxisgerechte Hinweise für die Planung wirtschaftlicher Betonkonstruktionen mit minimalen Instandsetzungskosten und nachhaltig wirksamer Schutzmaßnahmen im Bestand.Eine wesentliche Innovationskraft der Betonbauweise besteht in neuen Betonen und in der immer besseren Verarbeitung und Qualitätssicherung, wie z. B. mit dem neuen System der Frischbetonverbundfolie. Diese bietet für wasserundurchlässige Betonbauwerke eine zusätzliche Sicherheit bei besonderen und schwierigen Randbedingungen oder bei hohen Nutzungsanforderungen. Ihre Anwendung dient der Abdichtung erdberührter Bauteile, aber auch z. B. zum Verkleben von Wärmedämmung auf Außenwänden. Zusätzlich werden aktuelle Erläuterungen zur Neuausgabe der DAfStb-Richtlinie WU-Beton aus erster Hand gegeben.Ein Kapitel befasst sich auf aktuellem Stand mit der Bemessung der Schalungssysteme aufgrund von Frischbetondruck. Dabei stellen geneigte oder gekrümmte Betonbauteile hohe Anforderungen an die Schalungstechnik und die Bauausführung. Ein neues Ingenieurmodell zur Betrachtung der Standsicherheit wird vorgestellt.Zum Schwerpunkt Brandschutz wird das Verhalten von Beton unter Brandbeanspruchung grundlegend zusammengefasst. Außerdem werden ausführliche Hintergrunderläuterungen zum konstruktiven baulichen Brandschutz gegeben. Für die'Heißbemessung'dient eine zusammenfassende Darstellung der wichtigsten bzw. gebräuchlichsten Bemessungstabellen aus DIN EN 1992-1-2 mit NA und aus DIN 4102-4/ DIN 4102-22 (Tabellenverfahren) einschließlich Beispielen dem schnellen Zugriff in der Praxis.Für die tägliche Berechnungs- und Bemessungspraxis wird die nichtlineare Berechnung von Stahlbetonbauteilen und -tragwerken mit Hilfe der FE-Methode übersichtlich aufbereitet. Dabei wird besonderes Gewicht auf praxistaugliche Hinweise für die Vorbereitung und Durchführung solcher Berechnungen gelegt.Die Digitalisierung und der damit verbundene technologische Fortschritt ermöglichen die Einführung von innovativen, digital gestützten Methoden und Werkzeugen. Vor diesem Hintergrund wird bereits seit einigen Jahren Building Information Modeling (BIM) als neue Arbeitsmethodik angewandt. Es werden die mit der Einführung und Nutzung von BIM verbundenen Themenbereiche und Prozesse bezüglich Technologie, Einbindung in das Rechtsgefüge, Standardisierung und Zusammenarbeit übersichtlich dargestellt. Praxisbeispiele und konkrete Projekterfahrungen verdeutlichen die nutzbringende Anwendung.Untersuchungen zur Ermittlung des Ermüdungswiderstandes von Betonbauteilen unter sehr hohen Lastwechselzahlen führten zu neuen Erkenntnissen über die Schädigungsentwicklung - die Thematik wird unter Einbeziehung der Modelle und Bemessungskonzepte grundlegend behandelt. Der Beton-Kalender 2018 ist wiederum eine besondere Fundgrube für Ingenieure in Planungsbüros und in der Bauindustrie.

O termo compósitos refere-se aos materiais fabricados a partir de dois ou mais constituintes, a nível macroscópio, normalmente uma matriz sintética reforçada com fibras industriais ou naturais. Os compósitos vêm sendo utilizados, com sucesso, em componentes estruturais de alto desempenho usados em aviões, automóveis, navios, plantas petroquímicas, implantes ortopédicos e na construção civil, há cerca de quatro décadas. Este livro tem como finalidade apresentar conceitos básicos indispensáveis à compreensão do assunto, ainda em evolução, e noções úteis à: especificação de matérias-primas, incluindo matrizes, fibras, tecidos e pré-formas; fabricação; controle de qualidade; comportamento mecânico e cálculo estrutural de peças e componentes compósitos. Adicionalmente, o texto inclui referências e normas internacionais para aqueles que necessitarem de um maior aprofundamento no assunto.

This book introduces the challenges inherent in jointed structures and guides researchers to the still-open, pressing challenges that need to be solved to advance this critical field. The authors cover multiple facets of interfacial mechanics that pertain to jointed structures: tribological modeling and measurements of the interface surfaces, constitutive modeling of joints, numerical reduction techniques for structures with joints, and uncertainty quantification and propagation for these structures. Thus, the key subspecialties addressed are model reduction for nonlinear systems, uncertainty quantification, constitutive modeling of joints, and measurements of interfacial mechanics properties (including tribology). The diverse contributions to this volume fill a much needed void in the literature and present to a new generation of joints researchers the potential challenges that they can engage in in order to advance the state of the art. Clearly defines internationally recognized challenges in joint mechanics/jointed structures and provides a comprehensive assessment of the state-of-the-art for joint modeling; Identifies open research questions facing joint mechanics; Details methodologies for accounting for uncertainties (due both to missing physics and variability) in joints; Explains and illustrates best-practices for measuring joints'properties experimentally; Maximizes reader understanding of modeling joint dynamics with a comparison of multiple approaches.

Provides a new method for analysing collapse behaviours of buildings under various scenarios, such as impact, fire, blast demolition, earthquake, and tsunami. The analysis of the vulnerability of buildings against progressive collapse is a challenging task. Progressive Collapse of Structures: Numerical Codes and Applications provides a variety of numerical analysis tools and methods which allow engineers to simulate structural collapse behavior during all stages of the process. This book covers methods such as adaptively shifted integration (ASI) and ASI-Gauss techniques. Algorithms are supplied to simulate member fracture and contact behaviors. The author also supplies various numerical examples including case studies from the World Trade Center (WTC) towers in New York City, Nuevo Leon buildings in Mexico, and the collapse of the Canterbury Television (CTV) building in New Zealand. - Discusses algorithms for simulating fracture and contact behaviors of structural members - Covers fire-induced progressive collapse analyses of high-rise towers, seismic pounding analysis of adjacent buildings, blast demolition analysis of steel-framed structures, and many more - Includes numerical codes that supply highly accurate solutions with less memory use and small computational cost

The non-destructive evaluation of civil engineering structures in reinforced concrete is becoming an increasingly important issue in this field of engineering. This book proposes innovative ways to deal with this problem, through the characterization of concrete durability indicators by the use of non-destructive techniques. It presents the description of the various non-destructive techniques and their combination for the evaluation of indicators. The processing of data issued from the combination of NDE methods is also illustrated through examples of data fusion methods. The identification of conversion models linking observables, obtained from non-destructive measurements, to concrete durability indicators, as well as the consideration of different sources of variability in the assessment process, are also described. An analysis of in situ applications is carried out in order to highlight the practical aspects of the methodology. At the end of the book the authors provide a methodological guide detailing the proposed non-destructive evaluation methodology of concrete indicators. - Presents the latest developments performed in the community of NDT on different aspects - Provides a methodology developed in laboratory and transferred onsite for the evaluation of concrete properties which are not usually addressed by NDT methods - Includes the use of data fusion for merging the measurements provided by several NDT methods - Includes examples of current and potential applications

This primer on greenhouse gas emissions for the structural engineering community focuses on the impact of structural materials and systems on global climate.

Construction Science & Materials is designed to cover topics studied at levels 2 – 5 on Construction HND courses and is also suitable for first year undergraduates on construction courses as well as Building surveying, Architectural Technology and Quantity Surveying. It is an essential text for those who have done no science since their GCSEs.Divided into 17 chapters, each with written explanations supplemented by solved examples and relevant diagrams to substantiate the text. Chapters end with numerical questions covering a range of problems and their answers are given at the end of the book and on the book's website.

Structural Design for Fire Safety, 2nd edition Andrew H. Buchanan, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Anthony K. Abu, University of Canterbury, New Zealand A practical and informative guide to structural fire engineering This book presents a comprehensive overview of structural fire engineering. An update on the first edition, the book describes new developments in the past ten years, including advanced calculation methods and computer programs. Further additions include: calculation methods for membrane action in floor slabs exposed to fires; a chapter on composite steel-concrete construction; and case studies of structural collapses. The book begins with an introduction to fire safety in buildings, from fire growth and development to the devastating effects of severe fires on large building structures. Methods of calculating fire severity and fire resistance are then described in detail, together with both simple and advanced methods for assessing and designing for structural fire safety in buildings constructed from structural steel, reinforced concrete, or structural timber. Structural Design for Fire Safety, 2nd edition bridges the information gap between fire safety engineers, structural engineers and building officials, and it will be useful for many others including architects, code writers, building designers, and firefighters. Key features: • Updated references to current research, as well as new end-of-chapter questions and worked examples. •Authors experienced in teaching, researching, and applying structural fire engineering in real buildings. • A focus on basic principles rather than specific building code requirements, for an international audience. An essential guide for structural engineers who wish to improve their understanding of buildings exposed to severe fires and an ideal textbook for introductory or advanced courses in structural fire engineering.Dr Andy Buchanan is Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has a B.E.(Honours) degree from the University of Canterbury, a Masters degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and a Ph.D from the University of British Columbia, Canada. He is a structural engineer with special interests in fire resistance, earthquake engineering and timber structures. After gaining experiences as a consulting structural engineer, he joined the University of Canterbury over 20 years ago, where he established the fire engineering programme, leading to the first edition of Structural Design for Fire Safety in 2001. His recent research interests are in structural design and fire performance of multi-storey timber buildings, including the rebuild of Christchurch after recent devastating earthquakes. Dr Anthony Abu is a Senior Lecturer in Structural Fire Engineering at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He has a B.Sc.(High Honour) degree from Eastern Mediterranean University in Northern Cyprus, and a Ph.D from the University of Sheffield, UK. Dr Abu is a structural engineer with particular expertise in building resistance to fires. He has worked with consultancies in both the UK and New Zealand to develop structural fire engineering solutions for stadia, office complexes and airports. He was involved in the implementation of the structural fire engineering Eurocodes in the UK. At the University of Canterbury he teaches structural mechanics and structural fire engineering, and has been involved in fire resistance research for steel, reinforced concrete and timber structures since 2009.