Structural

As an emerging discrete structural model, the Hencky bar-chain/net model (HBM) has shown its advantages over other numerical methods in some problems. Owing to the discrete properties of HBM, it is also a suitable model for nano-scale structures which...

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) deals with assessment, evaluation and technical diagnosis of different structural systems of strategic importance. Extensive knowledge of SHM shall lead to a clear understanding of risk and reliability assessment of...

Hyperbolic structures analyses the interactions of form with the structural behaviour of hyperbolic lattice towers, and the effects of the various influencing factors were determined with the help of parametric studies and load capacity analyses. This...

With rapid urbanization in developing countries and the emergence of smart systems and integrated intelligent devices, the new generation of infrastructure will be smarter and more efficient. However, due to natural and anthropomorphic hazards, as well...

Many old riveted railway bridges are replaced too soon due to a general lack of knowledge about the expected life span. This indicates the need for more information on fatigue and brittle fracture of riveted bridges. This book unveils extensive research...

An authoritative guide to the theory and practice of static and dynamic structures analysis Static and Dynamic Analysis of Engineering Structures examines static and dynamic analysis of engineering structures for methodological and practical purposes. In...

Structural Steel Design to Eurocode 3 and AISC Specifications deals with the theory and practical applications of structural steel design in Europe and the USA. The book covers appropriate theoretical and background information, followed by a more design...

This book summarizes the most essential concepts that every engineer designing a new building or evaluating an existing structure should consider in order to control the damage caused by drift (deformation) induced by earthquakes. It presents the work on...

Extensive amounts of operational data are generated over time by the health monitoring system of a structure's management system, yet there are few analysis algorithms which can tell the exact working state of the structure on-line. Good maintenance...

This comprehensive volume is unique in presenting the typically decoupled fields of Matrix Structural Analysis (MSA) and Finite Element Methods (FEM) in a cohesive framework. MSA is used not only to derive formulations for truss, beam, and frame...

This text provides a concise and practical guide to timber design, using both the Allowable Stress Design and the Load and Resistance Factor Design methods. It suits students in civil, structural, and construction engineering programs as well as...

In the near future, many parts of the world will suffer from a shortage of freshwater. Effective use of seawater in concrete production could therefore become a crucial technology. Seawater in Concrete Mix provides a detailed overview of the fundamental...

This book is an authoritative account of the latest developments in fire performance and fire resistant design of thin-walled steel structures. It provides a comprehensive review of recent research, including fire tests of thin-walled steel structural...

In recent years knowledge of concrete and concrete structures has increased, as has its applications. New types of concrete challenged scientists and engineers, and ecological constraints encouraged the implementation of life cycle design of concrete...

This monograph provides a general background to the modelling of a special class of offshore structures known as compliant structures. External forcing is resisted by buoyancy and tension forces which increase when the structure is slightly offset from...

Building Services Engineering: Smart and Sustainable Design for Health and Wellbeing covers the design practices of existing engineering building services and how these traditional methods integrate with newer, smarter developments. These new...

This is the first design guide on concrete filled double skin steel tubular (CFDST) structures. It addresses in particular CFDST structures with plain concrete sandwiched between circular hollow sections, and provides the relevant calculation methods and...

The first edition of this book appeared over three decades ago (Wiley-Interscience, 1983), whereas the second one saw light on the verge of new millennium (Dover, 1999). This is third, corrected and expanded edition that appears in conjunction with its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780991518104Author Ken MarshFormat PaperbackPage Count 482Imprint Marsh API LLCPublisher Marsh API LLCWeight(grams) 821g

Provides comprehensive coverage of theory and hands-on implementation of computer vision-based sensors for structural health monitoring This book is the first to fill the gap between scientific research of computer vision and its practical applications...

This series of Designers' Guides to the Eurocodes provides comprehensive guidance in the form of design aids, indications for the most convenient design procedures and worked examples. The books also include background information to aid the designer in...

Conceptual Structural Design, Third edition addresses a topic that lies at the intersection of architecture and structural engineering. Within a building project, conceptual structural design, and how successfully it has been dealt with, impacts building...

Architectural Acoustics, Second Edition presents a thorough technical overview of the discipline, from basic concepts to specific design advice. Beginning with a brief history, it reviews the fundamentals of acoustics, human perception and reaction to...

Existing structures represent a heterogeneous category in the global built environment as often characterized by the presence of archaic materials, damage and disconnections, uncommon construction techniques and subsequent interventions throughout the...

FRP repaired and internal reinforced concrete elements require regular inspection. This identifies potential damage and anomalies and proposes improved detectability of FRP defects such as by NDT. It offers a guide for in-service inspection of FRP-RSC...

Serious degradation mechanisms can severely reduce the service life of concrete structures: steel reinforcement can corrode, cement matrix can be attacked, and even aggregates can show detrimental processes. Therefore, it is important to understand how...

Serious degradation mechanisms can severely reduce the service life of concrete structures: steel reinforcement can corrode, cement matrix can be attacked, and even aggregates can show detrimental processes. Therefore, it is important to understand how...

Advances in predictive maintenance and smart technology enable structural health monitoring (SHM) of critical infrastructure like bridges. Online SHM promises to optimize maintenance, extend lifespan, and ensure safety and reliability. This practitioner...

Operational Modal Analysis: Developments and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of OMA and related technologies and practical usage, including the most recent advances based on artificial intelligence as well as other advanced data science...

Dynamic Environments Testing, Volume 7: Proceedings of the 43rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2025, the seventh volume of twelve from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and...

Develop more advanced structural models with this must-have text Recent technological advances have made computer models an integral part of structural design. In particular, nonlinear matrix structural analysis has permitted the widespread deployment of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781394245819Author Nam-Ho KimFormat HardbackImprint WileyPublisher Wiley

Wood and wood-based materials are taking centre stage in contemporary architecture - from striking multi-storey structures to innovative urban designs. Understanding their properties is essential to avoid costly mistakes and to apply standards such as...

This open access book highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of earthquake engineering, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the International Workshop in Engineering Research...

Advancing computer technology has created new opportunities for sophisticated assessment and analysis of structural performance, especially using matrix and finite element methods. This textbook uses these methods using sophisticated computational...

In recent years, unprecedented demographic aging has placed considerable strain on outdated healthcare systems, exacerbating existing challenges and creating new ones. Geriatric care, in particular, necessitates a multidisciplinary approach involving...

Computer-Aided Structural Analysis offers a novel and comprehensive approach to teaching advanced structural analysis using computer programming, specifically through MATLAB (R). By focusing on developing fundamental programming skills, this book...

Detailed, research-based review of the intersection of building processes and tectonics, with case studies and theoretical reflections Tectonics as a Process in Architecture explores the dynamic nature of building processes and their impact on...

Design and Construction of Concrete Floors recognizes that a good floor must do far more than support its intended loads. This thoroughly updated Third Edition provides further insight on polished concrete, limestone cement, and jointless floors for an...

This book provides an introduction to the principles of structural engineering using a problem-based approach. It covers the basic concepts of structural analysis and design, including statics, strength of materials, and mechanics of materials. The text...