Structural engineering

This manual for civil and structural engineers aims to simplify as much as possible a complex subject which is often treated too theoretically, by explaining in a practical way how to provide uncomplicated, buildable and economical foundations.

This major handbook covers the structural use of brick and blockwork.

Geomembranes are flexible polymeric sheets which are used as relatively impermeable liners to contain liquid and vapour.

Earthquake Resistant Design and Risk Reduction, 2nd edition is based upon global research and development work over the last 50 years or more, and follows the author s series of three books Earthquake Resistant Design, 1st and 2nd editions (1977 and 1987), and Earthquake Risk Reduction (2003).

This book provides a practical guide to the basic essentials of earthquake engineering with a focus on seismic loading and structural design.

This important textbook provides an introduction to the concepts of the newly developed extended finite element method (XFEM) for fracture analysis of structures, as well as for other related engineering applications.

This major structural engineering manual covers overall detail design of structural timber and includes extensive tables and coefficients for speedy reference.

Evolutionary Topology Optimization of Continuum Structures treads new ground with a comprehensive study on the techniques and applications of evolutionary structural optimization (ESO) and its later version bi-directional ESO (BESO) methods.

The first complete introduction to health monitoring, encapsulating both technical information and practical case studies spanning the breadth of the subject.

While the static behavior of concrete has been the subject of numerous works, the same cannot be said for the dynamic behavior.

Steel frames are used in many commercial high-rise buildings, as well as industrial structures, such as ore mines and oilrigs.

Nondestructive Testing involves the use of methods such as wave propagation, electromagnetism, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity to test structural integrity and thereby allow nondestructive assessment of structures and the possibility of structural failures before they occur.

This second edition of the highly acclaimed and successful first edition, deals primarily with the analysis of structural engineering systems, with applicable methods to other types of structures.

Tunneling in Rock reviews the theory and practice of engineering geology and its application to tunneling in rocks.

Foundations on Expansive Soils provides the practicing engineer with a summary of the state-of-the-art of expansive soils and practical solutions based on the author's experience.

Applied Salt-Rock Mechanics, 1: The In-Situ Behavior of Salt Rocks considers the principles of the inelastic in-situ behavior of rock salts.

Slope Analysis summarizes the fundamental principles of slope analysis.

Laterite Soil Engineering is one of a few books about solving engineering problems with the help of engineering pedology.

Engineering Geology attempts to provide an understanding of relations between the geology of a building site and the engineering structure.

Optimal design with advanced materials is becoming a very progressive and challenging domain within applied mechanics.

Contained in this volume are the full texts of the invited general and sectional lectures presented at this conference.

Develop an understanding of the matrix method of structural analysis with the contemporary, reader-friendly approach found in Kassimali's MATRIX ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES, SI, 3rd Edition.

Master the basic principles of structural analysis using the classical approach found in Kassimali's distinctive STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, SI Edition, 6th Edition.

The Nonlinear Theory of Elastic Shells: One Spatial Dimension presents the foundation for the nonlinear theory of thermoelastic shells undergoing large strains and large rotations.

The effect of manmade activities is primarily local but can extend far away from the location of intervention.

This straightforward text, primer and reference introduces the theoretical, testing and control aspects of structural dynamics and vibration, as practised in industry today.

Inventive, (mostly) edible DIY gadgets and projects guaranteed to captivateThe Hungry Scientist Handbook brings DIY technology into the kitchen and onto the plate.

Structural Analysis: In Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive review of the classical methods of structural analysis and also the recent advances in computer applications.

Rock mass classification methods are commonly used at the preliminary design stages of a construction project when there is very little information.

Dan Cruickshank's personal, passionate and learned journey into the very awe-inspiring architectural icons which have transformed culture, society, industry and landscapes throughout the world - bridges.

This edition contains a limited number of illustrations.

In "e;The New Science of Strong Materials"e; the author made plain the secrets of materials science.

Concrete as a construction material goes through both physical and chemical changes under extreme elevated temperatures.

Construction Calculations is a manual that provides end users with a comprehensive guide for many of the formulas, mathematical vectors and conversion factors that are commonly encountered during the design and construction stages of a construction project.

While there are several books on market that are designed to serve a company's daily shop-floor needs.

Underground facilities, such as tunnels, sewer, water and gas networks form the backbone of the economic life of the modern city.

Underground facilities, such as tunnels, sewer, water and gas networks form the backbone of the economic life of the modern city.

While there are several books on market that are designed to serve a company's daily shop-floor needs.

Concrete as a construction material goes through both physical and chemical changes under extreme elevated temperatures.

Rock mass classification methods are commonly used at the preliminary design stages of a construction project when there is very little information.

With most of the easy gas and oil reserves discovered and prices rebounding, companies are now drilling far offshore in extreme weather condition environments.

The current trend of building more streamlined structures has made stability analysis a subject of extreme importance.

Construction Calculations is a manual that provides end users with a comprehensive guide for many of the formulas, mathematical vectors and conversion factors that are commonly encountered during the design and construction stages of a construction project.

Whether or not, you are on the job site or back in the office, this book will help you to avoid mistakes, code violations, and wasted time and money.

The book is organized into four chapters.

Structural Analysis: In Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive review of the classical methods of structural analysis and also the recent advances in computer applications.

Earthquake engineering is the ultimate challenge for structural engineers.

Computer technology has revolutionized many aspects of building design, such as drafting, management, construction - even building with robots.

The plastic analysis method has been used extensively by engineers for designing steel structures.

Railways are an environmentally friendly means of transport well suited to modern society.