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Structural Behavior of Asphalt Pavements provides engineers and
researchers with a detailed guide to the structural behavioral
dynamics of asphalt pavement including: pavement temperature
distribution, mechanistic response of pavement structure under the
application of heavy vehicles, distress mechanism of pavement, and
pavement deterioration performance and dynamic equations. An
authoritative guide for understanding the key mechanisms for
creating longer lasting pavements, Structural Behavior of Asphalt
Pavements describes the intrinsic consistency between macroscopic
performance and microscopic response, structure and material, as
well as global and local performances, and demonstrates the process
of pavement analyses and designs, approaching science from
empirical analyses.
Adhesive bonding is often effective, efficient, and often necessary
way to join mechanical structures. This important book reviews the
most recent improvements in adhesive bonding and their wide-ranging
potential in structural engineering. Part one reviews advances in
the most commonly used groups of structural adhesives with chapters
covering topics such as epoxy, polyurethane, silicone,
cyanoacrylate, and acrylic adhesives. The second set of chapters
covers the various types of adherends and pre-treatment methods for
a range of structural materials such as metals, composites and
plastics. Chapters in Part three analyse methods and techniques
with topics on joint design, life prediction, fracture mechanics
and testing. The final group of chapters gives useful and practical
insights into the problems and solutions of adhesive bonding in a
variety of hostile environments such as chemical, wet and extreme
temperatures. With its distinguished editor and international team
of contributors, Advances in structural adhesive bonding is a
standard reference for structural and chemical engineers in
industry and the academic sector.
Many concrete structures and elements of concrete infrastructure
have exceeded their original design lives and are deteriorating to
an extent where they are becoming dangerous. The deterioration can
be internal or not obvious and therefore only shows up with
detailed testing. Non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete
structures, Volume 1: Deterioration processes and standard test
methods reviews the processes of deterioration and classical and
standard test methods. Part one discusses deterioration of
reinforced concrete and testing problems with chapters on topics
such as key issues in the non-destructive testing of concrete
structures, when to use non-destructive testing of reinforced
concrete structures, deterioration processes in reinforced
concrete, modelling ageing and corrosion processes in reinforced
concrete structures, components in concrete and their impact on
quality, and predicting the service life of reinforced concrete
structures. Part two reviews classical and standard testing methods
including microscopic examination of deteriorated concrete, the
analysis of solid components and their ratios in reinforced
concrete structures, the determination of chlorides in concrete
structures, and investigating the original water content of
reinforced concrete structures. With its distinguished editors and
international team of contributors, Non-destructive evaluation of
reinforced concrete structures, Volume 1: Deterioration processes
and standard test methods will be a standard reference for civil
and structural engineers as well as those concerned with making
decisions regarding the safety of reinforced concrete structures.
Service life estimation is an area of growing importance in civil
engineering both for determining the remaining service life of
civil engineering structures and for designing new structural
systems with well-defined periods of functionality. Service life
estimation and extension of civil engineering structures provides
valuable information on the development and use of newer and more
durable materials and methods of construction, as well as the
development and use of new techniques of estimating service life.
Part one discusses using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
to extend the service-life of civil engineering structures. It
considers the key issues in the use of FRP composites, examines the
possibility of extending the service life of structurally deficient
and deteriorating concrete structures and investigates the
uncertainties of using FRP composites in the rehabilitation of
civil engineering structures. Part two discusses estimating the
service life of civil engineering structures including modelling
service life and maintenance strategies and probabilistic methods
for service life estimation. It goes on to investigate
non-destructive evaluation and testing (NDE/NDT) as well as
databases and knowledge-based systems for service life estimation
of rehabilitated civil structures and pipelines. With its
distinguished editors and international team of contributors
Service life estimation and extension of civil engineering
structures is an invaluable resource to academics, civil engineers,
construction companies, infrastructure providers and all those with
an interest in improving the service life, safety and reliability
of civil engineering structures.
From long-standing worries regarding the use of lead and asbestos
to recent research into carcinogenic issues related to the use of
plastics in construction, there is growing concern regarding the
potential toxic effects of building materials on health. Toxicity
of building materials provides an essential guide to this important
problem and its solutions. Beginning with an overview of the
material types and potential health hazards presented by building
materials, the book goes on to consider key plastic materials.
Materials responsible for formaldehyde and volatile organic
compound emissions, as well as semi-volatile organic compounds, are
then explored in depth, before a review of wood preservatives and
mineral fibre-based building materials. Issues related to the use
of radioactive materials and materials that release toxic fumes
during burning are the focus of subsequent chapters, followed by
discussion of the range of heavy metals, materials prone to mould
growth, and antimicrobials. Finally, Toxicity of building materials
concludes by considering the potential hazards posed by waste
based/recycled building materials, and the toxicity of
nanoparticles. With its distinguished editors and international
team of expert contributors, Toxicity of building materials is an
invaluable tool for all civil engineers, materials researchers,
scientists and educators working in the field of building
materials.
Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) requires unique
information technology to meet the challenges set by today's
aviation industry. How do IT services relate to aircraft MRO, and
how may IT be leveraged in the future? Leveraging Information
Technology for Optimal Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
(MRO) responds to these questions, and describes the background of
current trends in the industry, where airlines are tending to
retain aircraft longer on the one hand, and rapidly introducing new
genres of aircraft such as the A380 and B787, on the other. This
book provides industry professionals and students of aviation MRO
with the necessary principles, approaches and tools to respond
effectively and efficiently to the constant development of new
technologies, both in general and within the aviation MRO
profession. This book is designed as a primer on IT services for
aircraft engineering professionals and a handbook for IT
professionals servicing this niche industry, highlighting the
unique information requirements for aviation MRO and delving into
detailed aspects of information needs from within the industry.
Estimating, modelling, controlling and monitoring the flow of
concrete is a vital part of the construction process, as the
properties of concrete before it has set can have a significant
impact on performance. This book provides a detailed overview of
the rheological behaviour of concrete, including measurement
techniques, the impact of mix design, and casting. Part one begins
with two introductory chapters dealing with the rheology and
rheometry of complex fluids, followed by chapters that examine
specific measurement and testing techniques for concrete. The focus
of part two is the impact of mix design on the rheological
behaviour of concrete, looking at additives including
superplasticizers and viscosity agents. Finally, chapters in part
three cover topics related to casting, such as thixotropy and
formwork pressure. With its distinguished editor and expert team of
contributors, Understanding the rheology of concrete is an
essential reference for researchers, materials specifiers,
architects and designers in any section of the construction
industry that makes use of concrete, and will also benefit graduate
and undergraduate students of civil engineering, materials and
construction.
The construction of buildings and structures relies on having a
thorough understanding of building materials. Without this
knowledge it would not be possible to build safe, efficient and
long-lasting buildings, structures and dwellings. Building
materials in civil engineering provides an overview of the complete
range of building materials available to civil engineers and all
those involved in the building and construction industries. The
book begins with an introductory chapter describing the basic
properties of building materials. Further chapters cover the basic
properties of building materials, air hardening cement materials,
cement, concrete, building mortar, wall and roof materials,
construction steel, wood, waterproof materials, building plastics,
heat-insulating materials and sound-absorbing materials and
finishing materials. Each chapter includes a series of questions,
allowing readers to test the knowledge they have gained. A detailed
appendix gives information on the testing of building materials.
With its distinguished editor and eminent editorial committee,
Building materials in civil engineering is a standard introductory
reference book on the complete range of building materials. It is
aimed at students of civil engineering, construction engineering
and allied courses including water supply and drainage engineering.
It also serves as a source of essential background information for
engineers and professionals in the civil engineering and
construction sector.
The choice of structural design and material is essential in
preventing the external walls of a vessel from buckling under
pressure. In this revised second edition of Pressure vessels, Carl
Ross reviews the problem and uses both theoretical and practical
examples to show how it can be solved for different structures. The
second edition opens with an overview of the types of vessels under
external pressure and materials used for construction. Axisymmetric
deformation and different types of instability are discussed in the
following chapters, with chapters 5 and 6 covering vibration of
pressure vessel shells, both in water and out. Chapters 7 and 8
focus on novel pressure hulls, covering design, vibration and
collapse, while chapters 9 and 10 concentrate on the design and
non-linear analysis of submarine pressure hulls under external
hydrostatic pressure. In chapter 11, the design, structure and
materials of deep-diving underwater pressure vessels are discussed,
focusing on their application in missile defence systems. Finally,
chapter 12 analyses the vibration of a thin-walled shell under
external water pressure, using ANSYS technology. Drawing on the
author's extensive experience in engineering and design both in an
industrial and academic capacity, the second edition of Pressure
vessels is an essential reference for stress analysts, designers,
consultants and manufacturers of pressure vessels, as well as all
those with an academic research interest in the area.
The use of fibrous materials in civil engineering, both as
structural reinforcement and in non-structural applications such as
geotextiles, is an important and interesting development. Fibrous
and composite materials for civil engineering applications analyses
the types and properties of fibrous textile and structures and
their applications in reinforcement and civil engineering. Part one
introduces different types of fibrous textiles and structures.
Chapters cover the properties of natural and man-made fibres and of
yarns, as well as an overview of textile structures. Part two
focuses on fibrous material use in concrete reinforcement, with
chapters on the properties and applications of steel fibre
reinforced concrete, natural fibre reinforced concrete and the role
of fibre reinforcement in mitigating shrinkage cracks. In part
three, the applications of fibrous material-based composites in
civil engineering are covered. Chapters concentrate on production
techniques and applications such as reinforcement of internal
structures, structural health monitoring and textile materials in
architectural membranes. With its distinguished editor and
international team of contributors, Fibrous and composite materials
for civil engineering applications is a standard reference for
fabric and composite manufacturers, civil engineers and
professionals, as well as academics with a research interest in
this field.
Buildings should not only be functional but aesthetically pleasing.
This requires the use of decorative materials both on the exterior
and inside a building. Building decorative materials reviews the
range of materials available and their potential applications. The
book begins by considering the main types of decorative material
and the physical, mechanical and other properties they require. It
then discusses types and potential uses of decorative stone
materials such as marble, granite, slate or gypsum. It then goes on
to discuss the ways cement and concrete can be used for decorative
effect, before considering the role of ceramics in such areas as
tiling. The following chapters review decorative glass for windows
or facades, metals and wood before assessing polymer materials such
as plastics and textiles. The final group of chapters discuss
coatings, including waterproofing materials, multi-functional
materials used for such purposes as soundproofing and thermal
insulation, and the use of more sustainable decorative materials.
Building decorative materials is a useful reference for architects,
civil engineers and those studying civil or structural engineering.
Rock mass classification methods are commonly used at the
preliminary design stages of a construction project when there is
very little information. It forms the bases for design and
estimation of the required amount and type of rock support and
groundwater control measures. Encompassing nearly all aspects of
rock mass classifications in detail, Civil Engineering Rock Mass
Classification: Tunnelling, Foundations and Landsides provides
construction engineers and managers with extensive practical
knowledge which is time-tested in the projects in Himalaya and
other parts of the world in complex geological conditions. Rock
mass classification is an essential element of feasibility studies
for any near surface construction project prior to any excavation
or disturbances made to earth. Written by an author team with over
50 years of experience in some of the most difficult mining regions
of the world, Civil Engineering Rock Mass Classification:
Tunnelling, Foundations and Landsides provides construction
engineers, construction managers and mining engineers with the
tools and methods to gather geotechnical data, either from rock
cuts, drifts or core, and process the information for subsequent
analysis. The goal is to use effective mapping techniques to obtain
data can be used as input for any of the established rock
classification systems. The book covers all of the commonly used
classification methods including: Barton's Q and Q' systems,
Bieniawski's RMR, Laubscher's MRMR and Hoek's and GSI systems. With
this book in hand, engineers will be able to gather geotechnical
data, either from rock cuts, drifts or core, and process the
information for subsequent analysis. Rich with international case
studies and worked out equations, the focus of the book is on the
practical gathering information for purposes of analysis and
design.
Written from the perspective of industrial users, this is the only
book that describes how to install an effective firewater pumping
system in a pragmatic and budget-conscious way rather than with
purely the regulatory framework in mind. Based on the wide-ranging
industrial experience of the author, this book is also the only one
that deals with the particular risks and requirements of off-shore
facilities. This book takes the reader beyond the prescriptive
requirements of the fire code (NFPA, UL) and considers how to make
the best choice of design for the budget available as well as how
to ensure the other components of the pumping system and supporting
services are optimized.
To understand the catastrophic processes of forest fire danger,
different deterministic, probabilistic, and empiric models must be
used. Simulating various surface and crown forest fires using
predictive information technology could lead to the improvement of
existing systems and the examination of the ecological and economic
effects of forest fires in other countries. Predicting, Monitoring,
and Assessing Forest Fire Dangers and Risks provides innovative
insights into forestry management and fire statistics. The content
within this publication examines climate change, thermal radiation,
and remote sensing. It is designed for fire investigators, forestry
technicians, emergency managers, fire and rescue specialists,
professionals, researchers, meteorologists, computer engineers,
academicians, and students invested in topics centered around
providing conjugate information on forest fire danger and risk.
The general purpose of ventilation in buildings is to provide
healthy air for breathing by both diluting the pollutants
originating in the building and removing the pollutants from it.
Building ventilation plays a strong role for the good health,
comfort, security and productivity of inhabitants, workers and
visitors. Many new challenges with energy and pollution
implications have arisen, including the identification and control
of contaminant sources, fast building design requirements, online
demand, sustainability and climate change adaptation. This
comprehensive research reference covers state of the art research
starting with ventilation systems including duct network and fluid
machinery, air cleaning technologies, air distribution in
mechanical ventilation systems, air distribution in natural
ventilation system, and heating and cooling systems. The authors
then present innovating methods for the design, control and testing
including system design, numerical methods, fast predictions
methods, testing methods and maintenance. The book concludes with
applications in industrial buildings, high-rise buildings and urban
areas. Handbook of Ventilation Technology for the Built Environment
is a complete guide to the field, providing invaluable information
for scientists, researchers and engineers from academia and
industry who are looking to broaden or update their knowledge. It
is also a useful resource for policy makers, facility managers,
regulators and standards bodies in the field.
Nonconventional and Vernacular Construction Materials:
Characterisation, Properties and Applications provides a
comprehensive repository of information on materials science and
the modern structural engineering application of ancient,
vernacular, and nonconventional building materials, with leading
experts contributing chapters that focus on current applications
and the engineering of these construction materials. Opening with a
historic retrospective of nonconventional materials, Part One
includes a review of vernacular construction and a discussion of
the future directions for nonconventional and vernacular materials
research and applications. Chapters in Part Two focus on natural
fibers, including their application in cementitious composites,
non-cementitious composites, and strawbale construction. In Part
Three, chapters cover the use of industrial by-products and natural
ashes in cement mortar and concrete, and construction using
soil-cement blocks, clay-based materials, adobe and earthen
materials, and ancient stone masonry. Timber, bamboo, and paper
construction materials are investigated in the final section of the
book.
LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook,
Second Edition, provides users with a practical user-friendly
roadmap that presents the guidelines for selecting the LEED v4
rating system to better fit a particular project (e.g. LEED for
Building Design and Construction, LEED for Operations and
Maintenance, LEED for Interior Design and Construction, LEED for
Building Design and Construction, or LEED for Neighborhood
Development). In addition, this comprehensive handbook carefully
explains the modifications in the credentialing process, including
the new 3-Tier system requiring applicants to first take the LEED
(TM) Green Associate exam, followed by the LEED (TM) Professional
Accreditation exam.
Written for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, this book
presents the latest research and practical experience in the design
of high-arch dams in seismically active regions, from an author
team that is highly active and experienced in the design,
development and construction of 300m high arch dams. The book
covers the entire subject of dam design for seismic regions,
including seismic input mechanisms and modeling, non-linear
analysis techniques for dam structure and foundations, concrete
material properties, and simulation techniques for dam design. Of
particular value are the real-world experimental data and design
case studies that enhance the book and ensure that readers can
apply the theoretical content to their own projects.
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