The aim of the Watching series is to draw attention to some of the very interesting items around us, things that perhaps we don't notice as much as we might.
Proceedings of 12th International Workshop on Bifurcation and Degradation in Geomechanics (IWBDG2022) held on 28 November - 1 December 2022 at the University of Western Australia, in Perth, Australia.
Despite the size, complexity and importance of the construction industry, there has been little study to date which focuses on the challenge of drawing reliable conclusions from the available data.
An essential guide to designing tall and super tall buildings-thoroughly revised for the latest standards and advancesThis fully updated guide clearly explains the structural systems, codes, and calculations used in the design and construction of tall and supertall buildings.
New Edition: Introduction to Computational Earthquake Engineering (3rd Edition)Introduction to Computational Earthquake Engineering covers solid continuum mechanics, finite element method and stochastic modeling comprehensively, with the second and third chapters explaining the numerical simulation of strong ground motion and faulting, respectively.
Reeds Marine Surveying is aimed at students of marine surveying, professional marine surveyors, boatyard operators and technically-minded boat owners, and covers the latest marine surveying technology, including analysis of the mechanical behaviour of materials, failure analysis, stress concentration, fatigue and fracture, corrosion, wood-damaging organisms, polymer chemistry, and the composition and characteristics of common plastics, metal, alloys and composite materials.
Widely used in civil, mechanical and automotive engineer ing since the early 1980s, multilayer rubber bearings have been used as seismic isolation devices for buildings in highly seismic areas in many countries.
Written by a group of international contributors, Ground Improvement Case Histories: Embankments with Special Reference to Soil Consolidation and Other Physical Methods, employs the use of case-histories to illustrate and apply equations, numerical methods and technology to undertake even the most complicated ground improvement projects.
This volume highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of asphalt pavement technology, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 5th International Symposium on Asphalt Pavements & Environment (ISAP 2019 APE Symposium), held in Padua, Italy on September 11-13, 2019.
This is the third volume of the proceedings of the 8th International Congress on Environmental Geotechnics (ICEG 2018), held on October 28 - November 1, 2018 in Hangzhou, China.
The studies presented in this volume cover new approaches of geotechnical engineering introduced by researchers, engineers and scientists to address contemporary issues in geotechnical engineering such as the usage of sustainable materials in soil, soil characterization with new methods, and numerical simulations to predict material properties, etc.
This volume addresses the multi-disciplinary topic of engineering geology and the environment, one of the fastest growing, most relevant and applied fields of research and study within the geosciences.
If you have an interest in geohazards and the repercussions of human intervention, this book will provide you with fresh insights into exciting challenges.
This book focuses on the management and conservation of architectural heritage with the aim of increasing awareness about the value of such conservation and of saving what is left of history, which in turn rewards societies by supporting the tourism industry, generating economic return, and preserving communities' identities.
This volume includes the proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Information Technology and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITITS 2015) which was held in Xi'an on December 12-13, 2015.
This book offers a comprehensive review of the various options for improving the performance of overhead power lines in winter conditions, taking into account both mechanical and electrical aspects.
The third edition of the Construction Project Manager's Pocket Book continues to guide and educate readers on the broad range of essential skills required to be a successful construction project manager.
The Leading Guide To Site Design And Engineering Revised And Updated Site Engineering for Landscape Architects is the top choice for site engineering, planning, and construction courses as well as for practitioners in the field, with easy-to-understand coverage of the principles and techniques of basic site engineering for grading, drainage, earthwork, and road alignment.
Structural control offers opportunities to design new structures and to retrofit existing structures by the application of counter-forces, smart materials, frictional devices, etc.
This graduate/upper-division undergraduate textbook provides a solid grounding in the theory underlying the design and analysis of hydraulic structures, including spillways, energy dissipators, culverts, flow measuring structures and others.
This volume addresses the latest results of the Major Water Program of the Chinese Government which aims at the restoration of polluted water environments and sustainable management of water resources in China.
This book draws on the author's professional experience and expertise in humid and arid regions to familiarize readers with the basic scientific philosophy and methods regarding floods and their impacts on human life and property.
This book presents the select proceedings of the First Women Indian Geotechnical Conference (WIGC) 2024 showcasing the overarching theme of "e;Geotechnics for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure.
This book comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Developments in Sustainable Infrastructure (ICRDSI) 2019.
The only modern guide to interpreting and writing real property descriptions for surveyors Technical land information is no longer the exclusive domain of professional surveyors.
