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Minimum Reinforcement in Concrete Members, Volume 24 (Hardcover): A. Carpinteri Minimum Reinforcement in Concrete Members, Volume 24 (Hardcover)
A. Carpinteri
R2,165 Discovery Miles 21 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The ESIS-Technical Committee 9 on Concrete was established in 1990 and has met seven times. A proposal was put to European and extra-European laboratories entitled "Scale effects and transitional failure phenomena of reinforced concrete beams in flexure" which lead to several positive responses.

The central topic discussed by the committee was that of the minimum reinforcement in concrete members. The minimum amount of reinforcement is defined as that for which "peak load at first concrete cracking" and "ultimate load after steel yielding" are equal. In this way, any brittle behaviour is avoided as well as any localized failure, if the member is not over-reinforced. In other words, there is a reinforcement percentage range, depending on the size-scale, within which the plastic limit analysis may be applied with its static and kinematic theorems.

Carpinteri, Ferro, Bosco and El-Katieb propose a LEFM model, according to which reinforcement reactions are applied directly on the crack surfaces and a compatibility condition is locally imposed on the crack opening displacement in correspondence with the reinforcement. The theoretical model is found to provide a satisfactory estimate of the minimum percentage of reinforcement that depends on the scale and enables the element in flexure to prevent brittle failure.

Vibration of Mindlin Plates - Programming the p-Version Ritz Method (Hardcover): K.M. Liew, Y. Xiang, S. Kitipornchai, C.M. Wang Vibration of Mindlin Plates - Programming the p-Version Ritz Method (Hardcover)
K.M. Liew, Y. Xiang, S. Kitipornchai, C.M. Wang
R3,524 Discovery Miles 35 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Over the last several years, the four authors have jointly conducted research into the analysis of vibrating Mindlin plates as a collaborative project between Nanyang Technological University, The National University of Singapore, and The University of Queensland. The research was prompted by the fact that there is a dearth of vibration results for Mindlin plates when compared to classical thin plate solutions. To generate the vibration results, the authors have successfully employed the Ritz method for general plate shapes and boundary conditions. The Ritz method, once thought to be awkward for general plate analysis, can be automated through suitable trial functions (for displacements) that satisfy the geometric plate boundary conditions "a priori." This work has been well-received by academics and researchers, as indicated by the continual requests for the authors' papers and the Ritz software codes. This monograph is written with the view to share this so-called "p"-Ritz method for the vibration analysis of Mindlin plates and its software codes with the research community. To the authors' knowledge, the monograph contains the first published Ritz plate software codes of its kind.

Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture XVII & Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures XIII... Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture XVII & Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures XIII (Hardcover)
G Marseglia, S. Hernandez
R7,021 Discovery Miles 70 210 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture XVII The importance of retaining the built cultural heritage cannot be overstated. Rapid development and inappropriate conservation techniques are threatening many heritage unique sites in different parts of the world. Selected papers presented at the 17th International Conference on Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture are included in this volume. They address a series of topics related to the historical aspects and the reuse of heritage buildings, as well as technical issues on the structural integrity of different types of buildings, such as those constructed with materials as varied as iron and steel, concrete, masonry, wood or earth. Restoration processes require the appropriate characterisation of those materials, the modes of construction and the structural behaviour of the building. This knowledge can be gained through a series of material characterisation techniques, preferably via non-destructive tests. Modern computer simulation can provide accurate results demonstrating the stress state of the building and possible failure mechanisms affecting its stability. Of particular importance are studies related to their dynamic and earthquake behaviour aiming to provide an assessment of the seismic vulnerability of heritage buildings. Contributions originate from scientists, architects, engineers and restoration experts from all over the world and deal with different aspects of heritage buildings, including how to formulate regulatory policies, to ensure effective ways of preserving the architectural heritage. Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures XIII Papers presented at the 13th International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures form this volume and cover basic and applied research in the various fields of earthquake engineering relevant to the design of structures. Major earthquakes and associated effects such as tsunamis continue to stress the need to carry out more research on those topics. The problems will intensify as population pressure results in buildings in regions of high seismic vulnerability. A better understanding of these phenomena is required to design earthquake resistant structures and to carry out risk assessments and vulnerability studies. The problem of protecting the built environment in earthquake-prone regions involves not only the optimal design and construction of new facilities but also the upgrading and rehabilitation of existing structures including heritage buildings. The type of highly specialized retrofitting employed to protect the built heritage is an important area of research. The included papers cover such topics as Seismic hazard and tsunamis; Building performance during earthquakes; Structural vulnerability; Seismic isolation and energy dissipation; Passive earthquake protection systems.

Macro-Engineering - MIT Brunel Lectures on Global Infrastructure (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): F.P. Davidson, E. G. Frankl,... Macro-Engineering - MIT Brunel Lectures on Global Infrastructure (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
F.P. Davidson, E. G. Frankl, C L Meador
R2,020 Discovery Miles 20 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume makes available a reflection on large-scale engineering for building a better world. International authorities from engineering, oceanography, academia, public service, and law describe how great and imaginative concepts may be refined, tested, adapted, financed, implemented and put to use. Here are records and commentaries about some of the world's significant engineering achievements, including the planning and design of Nigeria's new capital city, and the use of software by the US military to clean up the Exxon-Valdez oil spill pollution in Alaska.
Describes a method of large-scale engineering for building a better worldProvides records and commentaries about significant engineering achievementsInternational authorities from engineering, oceanography, academia, public service and law describe how great and imaginative concepts may be refined, tested, adapted, financed and implemented

Optimisation of Composite Structures Design (Paperback): A. Miravete Optimisation of Composite Structures Design (Paperback)
A. Miravete
R5,800 R5,363 Discovery Miles 53 630 Save R437 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Composite materials have been used more and more during the last decade to lighten structures. But until now, there has been no clear way of establishing how to design properly optimised laminated composite plates with no reduction in strength. Most modern references lack adequate information for the designer wanting to tailor or synthesise a design. This exciting package offers a solution. It relates the theory of composite materials to real life and provides 'rules' for designing composites structures properly and in an optimum way.
In the book, Professor Miravete demonstrates the optimisation of beams, plates and sandwich constructions in the designs of advanced composite materials. He also illustrates optimal material systems, fibre orientations and lay-up through functions of geometry, load type and boundary conditions. The associates software, on two disks, will enable
users to adapt the information to their own requirements and is very user-friendly with helpful manuals. This will be an essential package for designers and engineers in a wide range of areas, from aeronautics to automotive and
marine as well as general industry.
Chapter 1 provides a general background on composite materials.
Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5 are concerned with constant thickness composite structures, and provide a survey of various design methodologies of shells, plates and sandwich constructions.
Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 examine variable thickness composite structures, and consider beams, plates and sandwiches.
A completemanual for anyone concerned with designing composite structuresIncludes book and used-friendly softwareCan be easily applied to any area - aeronautics, automotive, marine or general industry

Finite Element Programs in Structural Engineering and Continuum Mechanics (Hardcover): C. T. F Ross Finite Element Programs in Structural Engineering and Continuum Mechanics (Hardcover)
C. T. F Ross
R1,746 Discovery Miles 17 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Bridging the gap between theoretical texts and the massive and expensive software packages, this handbook covers finite element programming in a wide range of problems in mechanical, civil, aeronautical and electrical engineering. Comprehensive, it ranges from the static analysis of two- and three-dimensional structures to stress analysis of thick slabs on elastic foundations, and from two- and three- dimensional vibration analysis problems to two-dimensional field problems including heat transfer and acoustic vibrations.
The 24 printouts of powerful and valuable engineering computer programs, written in QUICK BASIC, are introduced by a preliminary chapter giving useful hints and formulae intended for structural design. The programs are capable of analysing problems in engineering design and manufacture, with text fully describing how to use the computer programs for their particular problems or tasks. The finite element method is used in all the programs, and the problems for analysis can be of quite complex design and shape and with complex boundary conditions.
Covers finite element programming in a wide range of problems in mechanical, civil, aeronautical and electrical engineeringRanges from the static analysis of two- and three-dimensional structures to stress analysis of thick slabs on elastic foundations

The Blue Ridge Tunnel - A Remarkable Engineering Feat in Antebellum Virginia (Paperback): Mary E Lyons The Blue Ridge Tunnel - A Remarkable Engineering Feat in Antebellum Virginia (Paperback)
Mary E Lyons
R622 R566 Discovery Miles 5 660 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In one of the greatest engineering feats of his time, Claudius Crozet led the completion of Virginia's Blue Ridge Tunnel in 1858. Two centuries later, the National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark still proudly stands, but the stories and lives of those who built it are the true lasting triumph. Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Hunger poured into America resolute for something to call their own. They would persevere through life in overcrowded shanties and years of blasting through rock to see the tunnel to completion. Prolific author Mary E. Lyons follows three Irish families in their struggle to build Crozet's famed tunnel and their American dream.

Oregon Wildland Firefighting - A History (Paperback): Sean Davis Oregon Wildland Firefighting - A History (Paperback)
Sean Davis
R544 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R41 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Even More Schedule for Sale - Advanced Work Packaging, for Construction Projects (Paperback): Even More Schedule for Sale - Advanced Work Packaging, for Construction Projects (Paperback)
R622 R565 Discovery Miles 5 650 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Fire Lookouts of Oregon (Paperback): Cheryl Hill Fire Lookouts of Oregon (Paperback)
Cheryl Hill
R609 R552 Discovery Miles 5 520 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Arizona's Historic Bridges (Paperback): Jerry A Cannon, Patricia D Morris Arizona's Historic Bridges (Paperback)
Jerry A Cannon, Patricia D Morris
R605 R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Water Crisis - Constructing solutions to freshwater pollution (Hardcover): Julie Stauffer The Water Crisis - Constructing solutions to freshwater pollution (Hardcover)
Julie Stauffer
R4,469 Discovery Miles 44 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Modern society too often views water as a convenient vehicle for disposing of waste and the results are becoming increasingly apparent. Analysis of freshwater supplies frequently reveals disturbing levels of pollution, including human waste, heavy metals and synthetic chemicals, to the detriment of our health, and the health of entire ecosystems. The Water Crisis examines the roots of freshwater pollution urbanization, industrialization and intensive farming supported by case studies from the Rhine and the Great Lakes. It explores the impact of major pollutants and discusses methods of prevention. The final section provides a detailed overview of possible solutions, including soil-based treatment systems and constructed wetlands. A separate chapter is devoted to the important issue of groundwater pollution. Practical concise and accessible, this is ideal for students in environmental studies and environmental science, biology and geography, and general readers. Originally published in 1998

A Christmas Carol: Annotation-Friendly Edition (Paperback): Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol: Annotation-Friendly Edition (Paperback)
Charles Dickens
R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 1, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 2 Technical... The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 1, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 2 Technical Certificate (8202), Level 2 Diploma (6035) & T Level Occupational Specialisms (8710) (Paperback)
Peter Tanner, Stephen Lane
R1,456 Discovery Miles 14 560 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Equip learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds. The new edition will help learners to: - Study with confidence, covering all core content for the 6035, 9189 and 8202 specifications, as well as the 355 and 356 plumbing and heating T Level occupational specialisms. - Target learning with detailed qualification mapping grids. - Get to grips with technical content presented in accessible language. - Enhance their understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams demonstrating the technical skills you need to master. - Practise maths and English in context, with embedded 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve your English' activities. - Test their knowledge with end-of-chapter practice questions, synoptic assessments and practical tasks. - Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date information on relevant key regulations and industry standards. - Keep their knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation, rainwater systems and environmental technologies.

Onsite Construction T Level: Core (Paperback): Peter Tanner, Stephen Jones, Mike Jones Onsite Construction T Level: Core (Paperback)
Peter Tanner, Stephen Jones, Mike Jones
R1,402 Discovery Miles 14 020 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Tackle the core component of your T Level with this comprehensive resource published in association with City & Guilds. With topic coverage ranging from the principles of construction science and design to workplace relationship management, this book provides complete coverage of the Onsite Construction qualification's core units and will equip you with the skills you need to shape your career. - Break down complex topics with summary tables and hundreds of images and artworks - Apply your knowledge in real-world case studies and discover some of the dilemmas you can expect to face in the workplace - Re-cap knowledge and understanding with 'Key terms' and 'Test yourself' features, as well as a detailed glossary - Prepare for your exams and the employer-set project using practice questions and project practice exercises - Develop the functional skills you need to thrive in the industry with English and maths exercises - Understand how to avoid hazards and minimise risk with regular health and safety reminders - Hone core skills with expert authors Mike Jones, Stephen Jones, Tom Leahy and Peter Tanner, who draw on their extensive teaching and industry experience

Building Services Engineering for Construction T Level: Core (Paperback): Peter Tanner, Stephen Jones, Mike Jones, Tom Leahy,... Building Services Engineering for Construction T Level: Core (Paperback)
Peter Tanner, Stephen Jones, Mike Jones, Tom Leahy, David Warren
R1,424 Discovery Miles 14 240 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Tackle the core component of your T Level with this comprehensive resource published in association with City & Guilds. With topic coverage ranging from the principles of construction science and design to workplace relationship management, this book provides complete coverage of the Building Services Engineering for Construction qualification's core units and will equip you with the skills you need to shape your career. - Break down complex topics with summary tables and hundreds of images and artworks - Apply your knowledge in real-world case studies and discover some of the dilemmas you can expect to face in the workplace - Re-cap knowledge and understanding with 'Key terms' and 'Test yourself' features, as well as a detailed glossary - Prepare for your exams and the employer-set project using practice questions and project practice exercises - Develop the functional skills you need to thrive in the industry with English and maths exercises - Understand how to avoid hazards and minimise risk with regular health and safety reminders - Hone core skills with expert authors Mike Jones, Stephen Jones, Tom Leahy, Peter Tanner and David Warren, who draw on their extensive teaching and industry experience

Cascade Locks and Canal (Paperback): Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum Cascade Locks and Canal (Paperback)
Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum
R601 R549 Discovery Miles 5 490 Save R52 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My Revision Notes: Building Services Engineering T Level (Paperback): Mike Jones, Stephen Jones, Tom Leahy My Revision Notes: Building Services Engineering T Level (Paperback)
Mike Jones, Stephen Jones, Tom Leahy
R681 Discovery Miles 6 810 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the Building Services Engineering T Level core exams. - Plan your own revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content summaries and revision activities for every topic - Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary - Breakdown and apply scientific and mathematic principles with clear worked examples - Use the exam tips to clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes - Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it - Get ready for the exam with tips on approaching the paper, and sample exam questions

Research Companion to Building Information Modeling (Hardcover): Weisheng Lu, Chimay J. Anumba Research Companion to Building Information Modeling (Hardcover)
Weisheng Lu, Chimay J. Anumba
R8,509 Discovery Miles 85 090 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Offering critical insights to the state-of-the-art in Building Information Modeling (BIM) research and development, this book outlines the prospects and challenges for the field in this era of digital revolution. Analysing the contributions of BIM across the construction industry, it provides a comprehensive survey of global BIM practices. Accessible and thorough, the chapters explore the theory behind and facilitators of BIM, covering knowledge management around BIM, the development of ontologies and language in the area, holistic implementations, and BIM ecosystems. The book further discusses the technological developments of BIM, including scan-to-BIM, 3D digital reconstruction and AI and robotics techniques. Critical analysis of BIM-enabled construction and engineering management innovations are also examined, highlighting prospects and challenges in the area. This will be a critical read for engineering, construction management and architecture students looking for a comprehensive study of BIM. It will also be beneficial to practitioners working in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner & Operation (AECOO) industry wanting a better understanding of the benefits and future developments of BIM.

The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 2, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 3 Advanced Technical... The City & Guilds Textbook: Plumbing Book 2, Second Edition: For the Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (8202), Level 3 Diploma (6035) & T Level Occupational Specialisms (8710) (Paperback)
Peter Tanner, Stephen Lane
R1,450 Discovery Miles 14 500 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Equip your learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds. The newly updated and fully revised second edition will help learners: - Study with confidence, covering all core content for the 6035, 9189 and 8202 specifications, as well as the 355 and 356 plumbing and heating T Level occupational specialisms. - Target their learning with detailed qualification mapping grids. - Get to grips with technical content presented in accessible language. - Enhance their understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams demonstrating the technical skills they need to master. - Practise maths and English in context, with embedded 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve your English' activities. - Test their knowledge with end-of-chapter practice questions and practical tasks. - Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date information on relevant key regulations and industry standards. - Keep their knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation, rainwater systems and environmental technologies.

Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design, Global Edition (Paperback, 7th edition): James Wight Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design, Global Edition (Paperback, 7th edition)
James Wight
R2,590 Discovery Miles 25 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For courses in architecture and civil engineering. Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design uses the theory of reinforced concrete design to teach students the basic scientific and artistic principles of civil engineering. The text takes a topic often introduced at the advanced level and makes it accessible to all audiences by building a foundation with core engineering concepts. The 7th Edition is up-to-date with the latest Building Code for Structural Concrete, giving students access to accurate information that can be applied outside of the classroom. Students are able to apply complicated engineering concepts to real world scenarios with in-text examples and practice problems in each chapter. With explanatory features throughout, the 7th Edition makes the reinforced concrete design a theory all engineers can learn from.

Drainage Windmills on the Broads (Paperback): Patrick Taylor Drainage Windmills on the Broads (Paperback)
Patrick Taylor
R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Circles in the Sky - The Life and Times of George Ferris (Paperback): Richard G. Weingardt Circles in the Sky - The Life and Times of George Ferris (Paperback)
Richard G. Weingardt
R1,215 R966 Discovery Miles 9 660 Save R249 (20%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the summer of 1893, at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, an engineering marvel was unveiled and immediately captured the world's attention. It was a towering, web-like giant wheel, standing upright and rotating high above the city. Several stories taller than any existing American building, the Ferris Wheel carried adventure-seeking passengers to the dizzying height of 264 feet and provided panoramic views never before possible. George W. G. Ferris Jr. and his wheel helped usher America - eager to identify itself with ingenuity, entrepreneurialism, and innovation - into the 20th century. Yet the very wheel that came to define George Ferris in the end consumed him, leaving him ruined. This book is the first full-length biography of George Ferris. He was a civil engineer, an inventor, and a pioneer for his development of structural steel in bridge building. ""Circles in the Sky"" chronicles the life of the man responsible for creating, designing, and building the Ferris Wheel, the only structure of its time to rival the Eiffel Tower. It is, at the same time, the story of the Ferris clan, one of the nation's oldest and most fascinating families. The London Eye, erected in 1999 to welcome the new millennium, the Star of Nanchang, and most recently, the Singapore Flyer, have revived our love affair with Ferris wheels. Circles in the Sky will enchant anyone interested in engineering marvels, history, and the Ferris wheel, which reminds us that America was built by dreamers and innovators such as George W. G. Ferris Jr.

The Mechanic's Companion, Or, the Elements and Practice of Carpentry, Joinery, Bricklaying, Masonry, Slating, Plastering,... The Mechanic's Companion, Or, the Elements and Practice of Carpentry, Joinery, Bricklaying, Masonry, Slating, Plastering, Painting, Smithing, and Turning, Comprehending the Latest Improvements and Containing a Full Description of the Tools Belonging to Ea (Paperback)
Peter Nicholson
R638 Discovery Miles 6 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Naval Architecture - a Treatise on Laying Off and Building Wood, Iron, and Composite Ships (Paperback): Samuel James Pope... Naval Architecture - a Treatise on Laying Off and Building Wood, Iron, and Composite Ships (Paperback)
Samuel James Pope Thearle
R602 Discovery Miles 6 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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