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Geospatial Algebraic Computations - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2016): Joseph Awange, Bela Palancz Geospatial Algebraic Computations - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 3rd ed. 2016)
Joseph Awange, Bela Palancz
R4,486 R3,916 Discovery Miles 39 160 Save R570 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Improved geospatial instrumentation and technology such as in laser scanning has now resulted in millions of data being collected, e.g., point clouds. It is in realization that such huge amount of data requires efficient and robust mathematical solutions that this third edition of the book extends the second edition by introducing three new chapters: Robust parameter estimation, Multiobjective optimization and Symbolic regression. Furthermore, the linear homotopy chapter is expanded to include nonlinear homotopy. These disciplines are discussed first in the theoretical part of the book before illustrating their geospatial applications in the applications chapters where numerous numerical examples are presented. The renewed electronic supplement contains these new theoretical and practical topics, with the corresponding Mathematica statements and functions supporting their computations introduced and applied. This third edition is renamed in light of these technological advancements.

Handbook of Research on Advances and Applications in Refrigeration Systems and Technologies, Vol 1 (Hardcover): Pedro Dinis... Handbook of Research on Advances and Applications in Refrigeration Systems and Technologies, Vol 1 (Hardcover)
Pedro Dinis Gaspar, Pedro Dinho da Silva
R8,879 Discovery Miles 88 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Drying and Energy Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): J.M.P.Q. Delgado, A. Gilson Barbosa de Lima Drying and Energy Technologies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
J.M.P.Q. Delgado, A. Gilson Barbosa de Lima
R4,397 R3,540 Discovery Miles 35 400 Save R857 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book provides a comprehensive overview of essential topics related to conventional and advanced drying and energy technologies, especially motivated by increased industry and academic interest. The main topics discussed are: theory and applications of drying, emerging topics in drying technology, innovations and trends in drying, thermo-hydro-chemical-mechanical behaviors of porous materials in drying, and drying equipment and energy. Since the topics covered are inter-and multi-disciplinary, the book offers an excellent source of information for engineers, energy specialists, scientists, researchers, graduate students, and leaders of industrial companies. This book is divided into several chapters focusing on the engineering, science and technology applied in essential industrial processes used for raw materials and products.

Project Quality Management - Critical Success Factors for Buildings (Hardcover, 2014): Sui Pheng Low, Joy Ong Project Quality Management - Critical Success Factors for Buildings (Hardcover, 2014)
Sui Pheng Low, Joy Ong
R3,499 Discovery Miles 34 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book presents the development of the Construction Quality Assessment System (CONQUAS), Singapore's de facto quality performance measurement system, explains the application of the Quality Management System (QMS) to manage CONQUAS and identifies 33 critical success factors (CSFs) for achieving high CONQUAS scores. Through CONQUAS, the reader benefits from understanding how the Singapore government developed and implemented the first objective system for measuring what many building professionals have perceived to be elusive quality standards in the construction industry. The book presents both the theoretical concepts as well as the practical aspects to achieving strategic Project Quality Management that is anchored on the CSFs to building best practices. To realistically reflect the practical aspects and challenging issues faced by stakeholders in the construction industry, questionnaire surveys were conducted with building professionals to distinguish the importance level and extent of adoption of the 33 CSFs (identified from a comprehensive review of the extant literature) in influencing and affecting the achievement of high CONQUAS scores. These were further anchored by in-depth interviews with quality experts in the Singapore construction industry to provide a better understanding of issues relating to strategic Project Quality Management. Collectively, the empirical findings collated from the building professionals suggest that while the CSFs identified are known tenets of quality, these were still not being followed in their totality. A further case study was conducted through a formal set of in-depth interviews with the quality assurance team of a construction company who has direct involvement before, during and after their tremendous improvements in the CONQUAS scores attained. The strength of this book therefore represents a true account and reflections of real-life practices and experiences in the construction industry for contractors, quality managers and policy-makers to learn from. Although the context of this book relates to the Singapore experience, the lessons and recommendations are equally relevant and applicable to the global construction industry in both the developing and developed countries whose stakeholders (in both the public and private sectors) wish to understand how CONQUAS works, and how the CSFs identified can likewise be implemented for strategic Project Quality Management to building best practices. The book is therefore of interests to researchers, academia and practitioners in the construction industry as well as in other sectors of the economy (in Singapore and other countries) where learning points may be used for enhancing project quality management for buildings.

Fish Protection Technologies and Fish Ways for Downstream Migration (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Ulrich Schwevers, Beate Adam Fish Protection Technologies and Fish Ways for Downstream Migration (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Ulrich Schwevers, Beate Adam
R3,396 Discovery Miles 33 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers a comprehensive review of current systems for fish protection and downstream migration. It offers the first systematic description of the currently available technologies for fish protection at hydropower intakes, including accurate and timely data collected by the authors and other researchers. It describes how to design and test them in agreement with the guidelines established from the EU Water Framework Directive. The book includes important information about fish biology, with a special focus on swimming and migration mechanisms. It offers a robust bridge between concepts in applied ecology and civil hydraulic engineering, thus providing biologists and hydraulic engineers with an authoritative reference guide to both the theory and practice of fish protection. It is also of interest for planners, public authorities as well as environmental consultants

Influences of Electric Vehicles on Power System and Key Technologies of Vehicle-to-Grid (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Canbing Li,... Influences of Electric Vehicles on Power System and Key Technologies of Vehicle-to-Grid (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, Yonghong Kuang, Bin Zhou
R3,119 Discovery Miles 31 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book analyzes the influence of electric vehicles on microclimate and the indirect influence on power load from a unique perspective. It discusses different aspects of Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, including large and small-scale charging infrastructures, and describes the effect on electricity price, voltage, frequency and other key V2G technologies. It introduces various aspects of the influence of electric vehicles on the power grids and the control strategies for achieving economic, safe and steady grid operation using V2G technologies. This book is suitable for senior undergraduates and postgraduates majoring in electrical, transportation, or environmental engineering, as well as other related professionals.

Plates and FEM - Surprises and Pitfalls (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.): Johan Blaauwendraad Plates and FEM - Surprises and Pitfalls (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.)
Johan Blaauwendraad
R2,621 Discovery Miles 26 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Finite Element Method, shortly FEM, is a widely used computational tool in structural engineering. For basic design purposes it usually suf ces to apply a linear-elastic analysis. Only for special structures and for forensic investigations the analyst need to apply more advanced features like plasticity and cracking to account for material nonlinearities, or nonlinear relations between strains and displacements for geometrical nonlinearity to account for buckling. Advanced analysis techniques may also be necessary if we have to judge the remaining structural capacity of aging structures. In this book we will abstain from such special cases and focus on everyday jobs. Our goal is the worldwide everyday use of linear-elastic analysis, and dimensioning on basis of these elastic computations. We cover steel and concrete structures, though attention to structural concrete prevails. Structural engineers have access to powerful FEM packages and apply them intensively. Experience makes clear that often they do not understand the software that they are using. This book aims to be a bridge between the software world and structural engineering. Many problems are related to the correct input data and the proper interpretation and handling of output. The book is neither a text on the Finite Element Method, nor a user manual for the software packages. Rather it aims to be a guide to understanding and handling the results gained by such software. We purposely restrict ourselves to structure types which frequently occur in practise.

Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Asphalt and Composite Pavements - State-of-the-Art of the RILEM TC 241-MCD (Hardcover,... Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Asphalt and Composite Pavements - State-of-the-Art of the RILEM TC 241-MCD (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
William G. Buttlar, Armelle Chabot, Eshan V Dave, Christophe Petit, Gabriele Tebaldi
R4,499 Discovery Miles 44 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Premature cracking in asphalt pavements and overlays continues to shorten pavement lifecycles and creates significant economic and environmental burden. In response, RILEM Technical Committee TC 241-MCD on Mechanisms of Cracking and Debonding in Asphalt and Composite Pavements has conducted a State-of-the-Art Review (STAR), as detailed in this comprehensive book. Cutting-edge research performed by RILEM members and their international partners is presented, along with summaries of open research questions and recommendations for future research. This book is organized according to the theme areas of TC 241-MCD - i.e., fracture in the asphalt bulk material, interface debonding behaviour, and advanced measurement systems. This STAR is expected to serve as a long term reference for researchers and practitioners, as it contributes to a deeper fundamental understanding of the mechanisms behind cracking and debonding in asphalt concrete and composite pavement systems.

Reuse of Materials and Byproducts in Construction - Waste Minimization and Recycling (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Alan Richardson Reuse of Materials and Byproducts in Construction - Waste Minimization and Recycling (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Alan Richardson
R3,740 R3,458 Discovery Miles 34 580 Save R282 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The construction industry is the largest single waste producing industry in the UK. Ensuring a supply chain of recycled materials affords many potential gains, achieved through: reducing the material volume transported to already over-burdened landfill sites, possible cost reductions to the contractor/client when considering the landfill tax saved and the potential for lower cost material replacements, a reduction in the environmental impact of quarrying and the saving of depleting natural material resources. Reuse of Materials and Byproducts in Construction: Waste Minimization and Recycling addresses use of waste and by products in the construction industry. An over view of new "green" design guides to encourage best practice will be examined and current legislation that channels on site practices, such as site waste management plans. Fundamental individual construction materials are discussed and the process of reforming by products and waste products into new construction materials is investigated, examining the material performance, energy required to convert waste into new products and viability of recycling. The main range of constructional materials will be examined. Aimed at postgraduate students, lecturers and researchers in construction and civil engineering, the book will also be of interest to professional design practices.

Elastic Beam Calculations Handbook (Hardcover): Jih-Jiang Chyu Elastic Beam Calculations Handbook (Hardcover)
Jih-Jiang Chyu
R2,927 Discovery Miles 29 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Elastic Beam Calculations Handbook presents a concise, yet mathematically rigorous treatment of beams based on elastic theory written at a clear technical level in order that practitioners can quickly learn the essentials and apply elastic beam calculations in their work. This much-needed comprehensive reference covers elastic beams with varying material and section properties, support conditions, span lengths, and other important geometric features. It provides simple and logical presentations of elastic beam problems by addressing each as corollaries of a more general theorem, consequently resulting in numerical work that can be planned and executed with ease, clarity, and optimal results. Structural engineers concerned directly with structural analysis of elastic beam problems will find many examples of useful and neat solutions and the rationale for their validity.

Smart Highways, Smart Cars (Hardcover): Richard Whelan Smart Highways, Smart Cars (Hardcover)
Richard Whelan
R3,088 Discovery Miles 30 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Interesting, innovative, and proposes an insightful approach towards the IVHS framework. This is a book every researher should go through for better ideas on communications, computers, or automotive technology." -- Telematics India

Railway Engineering and Systems (Hardcover): Marshall Roy Railway Engineering and Systems (Hardcover)
Marshall Roy
R3,310 R2,997 Discovery Miles 29 970 Save R313 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Concrete Technology (Paperback, 2nd edition): A.M. Neville, J.J. Brooks Concrete Technology (Paperback, 2nd edition)
A.M. Neville, J.J. Brooks
R2,763 Discovery Miles 27 630 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The success of any concrete structure depends on the designer's sound knowledge of concrete and its behaviour under load, under temperature and humidity changes, and under exposure to the relevant environment and industrial conditions. This book gives students a thorough understanding of all aspects of concrete technology from first principles. It covers concrete ingredients, properties and behaviour in the finished structure with reference to national standards and recognised testing methods used in Britain, the European Union and the United States. Examples and problems are given throughout to emphasise the important aspects of each chapter. An excellent coursebook for all students of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Building at degree or diploma level, Concrete Technology will also be a valuable reference book for practising engineers in the field.

Multi-Scale Modeling and Characterization of Infrastructure Materials - Proceedings of the International RILEM Symposium... Multi-Scale Modeling and Characterization of Infrastructure Materials - Proceedings of the International RILEM Symposium Stockholm, June 2013 (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Niki Kringos, Bjoern Birgisson, David Frost, Linbing Wang
R9,268 Discovery Miles 92 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The micro- and nano-modification of infrastructure materials and the associated multi-scale characterization and simulation has the potential to open up whole new uses and classes of materials, with wide-ranging implications for society. The use of multi-scale characterization and simulation brings the ability to target changes at the very small scale that predictably effect the bulk behavior of the material and thus allowing for the optimization of material behavior and performance. The International RILEM Symposium on Multi-Scale Modeling and Characterization of Infrastructure Materials (Stockholm, June 10-12, 2013) brought together key researchers from around the world to present their findings and ongoing research in this field in a focused environment with extended discussion times. From asphalt to concrete, from chemistry to mechanics, from nano- to macro-scale: the collection of topics covered by the Symposium represents the width and depth of the currently ongoing efforts of developing more sustainable infrastructure materials. Researchers, practitioners, undergraduates and graduate students engaged in infrastructure materials or multi-scale characterization and modeling efforts can use this book as a comprehensive reference, to learn about the currently ongoing research efforts in this field or as an inspiration for new research ideas to enhance the long-term performance of infrastructure materials from a fundamental perspective. The Symposium was held under the auspices of the RILEM Technical Committee on Nanotechnology-Based Bituminous Materials 231-NBM and the Transport Research Board (TRB) Technical Committee on Characteristics of Asphalt Materials AFK20.

Building Refurbishment for Energy Performance - A Global Approach (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Anna Magrini Building Refurbishment for Energy Performance - A Global Approach (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Anna Magrini
R4,142 R3,572 Discovery Miles 35 720 Save R570 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In Europe, the building sector accounts for 40% of energy consumption which has a strong influence on greenhouse gas emissions. The book deals with efficient methodologies aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This includes analyses of the building envelopes, the heating systems, the use of solar energy and the assessment of the environmental and energy sustainability of the proposed solutions. After a brief introduction to the physical fundamentals involved in the study, results are presented to support cost-effective technical strategies to promote actions for energy saving, in the most critical fields and with the most economic advantage.

Modern Bath Rooms - With Useful Information and a Number of Valuable Suggestions About Plumbing for Home Builders or Those... Modern Bath Rooms - With Useful Information and a Number of Valuable Suggestions About Plumbing for Home Builders or Those About to Remodel Their Present Dwellings (Hardcover)
Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company
R715 Discovery Miles 7 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Diffusion Dynamics of Energy-Efficient Renovations - Causalities and Policy Recommendations (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): Matthias... Diffusion Dynamics of Energy-Efficient Renovations - Causalities and Policy Recommendations (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
Matthias Otto Muller
R4,535 R3,678 Discovery Miles 36 780 Save R857 (19%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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Accelerating the diffusion of energy-efficient renovations is a key policy lever in order to reduce theenvironmental impact of buildings. This book provides a broad, systemic perspective on the causes of thediffusion of energy-efficient renovations in Switzerland and policy recommendations for accelerating thediffusion process. Specifically, the book provides a description of the societal problem situation within whichthe diffusion process takes place and an analysis of the actors involved. It provides a detailed explanationof the causes of the diffusion process that synthesizes insights from the engineering, economics, marketing, sociology, communication studies and political science literature. It employs the SystemDynamics methodology to simulate the diffusion process and analyze policy levers. The book proposes tworegulations and a sketch of a business model as particularly promising public policy interventions.It concludes with an outline of a generic theory of the diffusion of sustainable technologies.
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Proceedings of 3rd International Sustainable Buildings Symposium (ISBS 2017) - Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Seyhan... Proceedings of 3rd International Sustainable Buildings Symposium (ISBS 2017) - Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Seyhan Firat, John Kinuthia, Abid Abu-Tair
R9,636 Discovery Miles 96 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book describes the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of building design, environmental engineering and sustainability as presented by leading international researchers, engineers, architects and urban planners at the 3rd International Sustainable Buildings Symposium (ISBS), held in Dubai, UAE from 15 to 17 March 2017. It covers highly diverse topics, including smart cities, sustainable building and construction design, sustainable urban planning, infrastructure development, structural resilience under natural hazards, water and waste management, energy efficiency, climate change impacts, life cycle assessment, environmental policies, and strengthening and rehabilitation of structures. The contributions amply demonstrate that sustainable building design is key to protecting and preserving natural resources, economic growth, cultural heritage and public health. The contributions were selected by means of a rigorous peer-review process and highlight many exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.

Building Sustainable Cities - Social, Economic and Environmental Factors (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Aldo Alvarez-Risco, Marc... Building Sustainable Cities - Social, Economic and Environmental Factors (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Aldo Alvarez-Risco, Marc Rosen, Shyla Del-Aguila-Arcentales, Dora Marinova
R4,400 Discovery Miles 44 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book describes a broad view of sustainability as a crucial factor for the success of its implementation. Not only the environmental aspects of the sustainable cities development are reviewed but the economic and social aspects of it, as highlighted in the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable). Nowadays, researchers, students, and stakeholders are highly involved in sustainability issues. Because of this, they need a guiding document to help them develop and implement sustainability programs at the level of companies and institutions. In this book, the authors discuss and explain basic concepts of sustainability-related to social, economic and environmental aspects, as well as strategies for its implementation.

Smart Cities and Smart Spaces - Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, VOL 1 (Hardcover): Information Reso... Smart Cities and Smart Spaces - Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, VOL 1 (Hardcover)
Information Reso Management Association
R10,211 Discovery Miles 102 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Green Construction Project Management and Cost Oversight (Paperback): Sam Kubba Green Construction Project Management and Cost Oversight (Paperback)
Sam Kubba
R2,021 Discovery Miles 20 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Green Construction is a specialized and skilled profession, and the author has extensive experience in this field. With this in mind, the reference is designed to provide practical guidelines and essential insights in preparing competent and professional looking ?Project Analysis Reports? and ?Project Status Reports?. The book also provides numerous tips on how to phrase the language of reports in a manner that is articulate and clearly understood by Real Estate Lenders and investors, as well as being an indispensable companion for both information and stimulus.
Written in a conversational manner, this book will clarify the nuts and bolts of green construction, finance, and cost monitoring? as a profession, and will outline the many attributes required to being successful in this field. Moreover, it will scrutinize the mechanics of organizing monthly meetings, contractor payment certifications, budgets, change orders, construction schedules, code compliance, waivers of lean, and much more.
Drawing on over 30 years of personal experience across the world - both as an employee and as an employer, the reader will learn how to plan and implement sound business strategies and form alliances in a global context. The book also offers important information and penetrating insights into the process of setting up and working as a due-diligence consultant. In a clear, practical style, it will be explained how to identify opportunities for business development and how to maximize return. It will also articulate how to meet new challenges as well as avoid many of the pitfalls along the way.
For the individual professional, this guide provides useful information and tips to help secure a high paying professional position. The book will include amongst other things, up-to-date information on hundreds of useful contacts. Topics covered in this guide include: types of services offered, the consultant's role on the construction loan team, what the lender needs to know, and marketing techniques. The guide will also include a comprehensive appendix that will contain numerous sample letters (e.g. for marketing and certification), building loan agreements, AIA forms, lender/consultant agreement, closeout documents and much more. Likewise included will be an extensive list of useful references from a variety of resources, and much more. Indeed, this handbook will be the most detailed & comprehensive program on the market. It meets all the criteria of a major work and will provide vital and absorbing reading.

Provides a detailed blueprint of how to conduct monthly meetings, investigations, understand typical client/consultant agreements, analyze contractor requisitions
Includes sample letters, reports, forms and agreements for easy reference.
Practical guidelines for preparing Property Analysis and Property Status Reports
Includes a glossary of important terms, abbreviations and acronyms

Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method (Hardcover): Vasilis Sarhosis, Katalin Bagi,... Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method (Hardcover)
Vasilis Sarhosis, Katalin Bagi, J.V. Lemos, Gabriele Milani
R5,823 Discovery Miles 58 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Discrete Element Method (DEM) has emerged as a solution to predicting load capacities of masonry structures. As one of many numerical methods and computational solutions being applied to evaluate masonry structures, further research on DEM tools and methodologies is essential for further advancement. Computational Modeling of Masonry Structures Using the Discrete Element Method explores the latest digital solutions for the analysis and modeling of brick, stone, concrete, granite, limestone, and glass block structures. Focusing on critical research on mathematical and computational methods for masonry analysis, this publication is a pivotal reference source for scholars, engineers, consultants, and graduate-level engineering students.

Physics of the Terrestrial Environment, Subtle Matter and Height of the Atmosphere - Conceptions of the Atmosphere and the... Physics of the Terrestrial Environment, Subtle Matter and Height of the Atmosphere - Conceptions of the Atmosphere and the Nature of Air in the Age (Hardcover)
E Chassefiere
R4,100 Discovery Miles 41 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The discovery, in the middle of the 17th century, of both the weight of air and the law governing its elasticity transformed the status of the atmosphere from that of a purely mathematical object to that of a complex and highly variable physical system. In the context of rapidly intensifying experimentation and observation, the nature of the atmosphere was therefore the subject of a host of hypotheses, which 18th century scholars tried to reconcile with a coherent physical approach. In particular, this was achieved by the conceptualization of invisible or "subtle" materials, thought to be closely linked to atmospheric stratification. Subtle matter was introduced, largely to reconcile contradictory results concerning the estimation of the height of the atmosphere. These estimations were based on different methods, mainly using the observation of meteors and the refracted and reflected light of stars. Taking as its common thread the question of the height of the atmosphere, which was omnipresent in the texts at the time, this book traces the history of the discovery of the atmosphere and the many questions it generated.

Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering - Formulations and Applications (Hardcover, New): Vagelis... Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering - Formulations and Applications (Hardcover, New)
Vagelis Plevris, Chara Ch Mitropoulou, Nikos D. Lagaros
R5,015 Discovery Miles 50 150 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Throughout the past few years, there has been extensive research done on structural design in terms of optimization methods or problem formulation. But, much of this attention has been on the linear elastic structural behavior, under static loading condition. Such a focus has left researchers scratching their heads as it has led to vulnerable structural configurations. What researchers have left out of the equation is the element of seismic loading. It is essential for researchers to take this into account in order to develop earthquake resistant real-world structures. Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering: Formulations and Applications focuses on the research around earthquake engineering, in particular, the field of implementation of optimization algorithms in earthquake engineering problems. Topics discussed within this book include, but are not limited to, simulation issues for the accurate prediction of the seismic response of structures, design optimization procedures, soft computing applications, and other important advancements in seismic analysis and design where optimization algorithms can be implemented. Readers will discover that this book provides relevant theoretical frameworks in order to enhance their learning on earthquake engineering as it deals with the latest research findings and their practical implementations, as well as new formulations and solutions.

Solid Mechanics - Theory, Modeling, and Problems (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Albrecht Bertram, Rainer Gluge Solid Mechanics - Theory, Modeling, and Problems (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Albrecht Bertram, Rainer Gluge
R1,589 Discovery Miles 15 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This textbook offers an introduction to modeling the mechanical behavior of solids within continuum mechanics and thermodynamics. To illustrate the fundamental principles, the book starts with an overview of the most important models in one dimension. Tensor calculus, which is called for in three-dimensional modeling, is concisely presented in the second part of the book. Once the reader is equipped with these essential mathematical tools, the third part of the book develops the foundations of continuum mechanics right from the beginning. Lastly, the book's fourth part focuses on modeling the mechanics of materials and in particular elasticity, viscoelasticity and plasticity. Intended as an introductory textbook for students and for professionals interested in self-study, it also features numerous worked-out examples to aid in understanding.

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