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Seismic Evaluation, Damage, and Mitigation in Structures covers
recent developments in the field of seismic performance assessment
of structures. Earthquakes are one of the main natural hazards that
can directly cause damage to a structure or even instigate a
structural collapse, resulting in significant economic and human
loss of life. In the event of an earthquake where many buildings
and infrastructure components are not able to function afterward,
or if extensive repair and associated disruption are needed, it can
be extremely costly and take a long time to resolve. Divided into
three parts, this book reviews and discusses earthquake-induced
damage evaluation in structures, the repair of structural and
non-structural components, and seismic damage mitigation
strategies. With contributions from the leading experts in the
field, this book is for earthquake engineers, structural engineers,
PhD students studying civil engineering, people who can easily
inspect and repair structures for quick reoccupation, and for those
who understand topics such as design and damage mitigation, and
limited structural or non-structural damage in seismic events.
Recycled Concrete: Technologies and Performance presents the latest
technologies that can be applied to produce high and consistent
quality recycled aggregate for use in structural concrete, and in
alternative binders like Geopolymer and other types of concrete.
The book discusses the lifecycle assessment of implementing
sustainable construction technologies and evaluates the
environmental impacts of recycled concrete in construction
applications. It covers their use in the production of durable
recycled concrete, their reduced environmental impact, quality
improvement techniques, and more, making it valuable and relevant
for civil and structural engineers, recycle industry managers,
ready-mix and precast concrete producers and researchers.
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Time-Dependent Reliability Theory and Its Applications introduces
the theory of time-dependent reliability and presents methods to
determine the reliability of structures over the lifespan of their
services. The book contains state-of-the-art solutions to first
passage probability derived from the theory of stochastic processes
with different types of probability distribution functions,
including Gaussian and non-Gaussian distributions and stationary
and non-stationary processes. In addition, it provides various
methods to determine the probability of failure over time,
considering different failure modes and a methodology to predict
the service life of structures. Sections also cover the
applications of time-dependent reliability to prediction of service
life and development of risk cost-optimized maintenance strategy
for existing structures. This new book is for those who wants to
know how to predict the service life of a structure (buildings,
bridges, aircraft structures, etc.) and how to develop a risk-cost,
optimized maintenance strategy for these structures.
Reliability and Failure Analysis of High-Power LED Packaging
provides fundamental understanding of the reliability and failure
analysis of materials for high-power LED packaging, with the
ultimate goal of enabling new packaging materials. This book
describes the limitations of the present reliability standards in
determining the lifetime of high-power LEDs due to the lack of deep
understanding of the packaging materials and their interaction with
each other. Many new failure mechanisms are investigated and
presented with consideration of the different stresses imposed by
varying environmental conditions. The detailed failure mechanisms
are unique to this book and will provide insights for readers
regarding the possible failure mechanisms in high-power LEDs. The
authors also show the importance of simulation in understanding the
hidden failure mechanisms in LEDs. Along with simulation, the use
of various destructive and non-destructive tools such as C-SAM,
SEM, FTIR, Optical Microscopy, etc. in investigation of the causes
of LED failures are reviewed. The advancement of LEDs in the last
two decades has opened vast new applications for LEDs which also
has led to harsher stress conditions for high-power LEDs. Thus,
existing standards and reliability tests need to be revised to meet
the new demands for high-power LEDs.
Welding Deformation and Residual Stress Prevention, Second Edition
provides readers with both fundamental theoretical knowledge about
welding deformation and stress as well as unique computational
approaches for predicting and mitigating the effects of deformation
and residual stress on materials. This second edition has been
updated to include new techniques and applications, outlining
advanced finite element methods such as implicit scheme, explicit
scheme, and hybrid scheme, and coupling analysis among
thermal-metallurgy-mechanics. Non-destructive measurement methods
for residual stresses are introduced, such as X-ray diffraction,
the indentation technique, the neutron diffraction method, and
various synchrotron X-ray diffraction techniques. Destructive
measurement techniques are covered as well, such as block cutting
for releasing residual stress, blind hole drilling, deep hole
drilling, the slit cutting method, sectional contour method, and
general inherent strain method. Various industrial applications of
the material behavior and computational approaches are featured
throughout.
Integral Waterproofing of Concrete Structures demonstrates how
integral waterproofing technologies can solve concrete durability
problems based on performance and characterization experimental
results. This book first establishes a background about concrete
structures and porosity linked with concrete hydration, then goes
on to consider concrete durability problems from the perspective of
water penetration including damages from freeze-thaw cycles, alkali
silica reactions, and chloride ion penetration. The mechanisms,
applications, performances, and limitations of waterproofing
technologies including coatings and integral systems are compared.
The book also showcases all application methods of crystallization
waterproofing materials, including material spray on cured concrete
and on fresh concrete, and their addition to concrete mix designs
as enhancers or admixtures. Pore-blocking and lining waterproofing
systems including silicate-based and hygroscopic kinds, and other
waterproofing materials are also discussed.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the numerical
simulation of fluid-structure interaction (FSI) for application in
marine engineering. Fluid-Structure Interaction details a wide
range of modeling methods (numerical, semi-analytical, empirical),
calculation methods (finite element, boundary element, finite
volume, lattice Boltzmann method) and numerical approaches (reduced
order models and coupling strategy, among others). Written by a
group of experts and researchers from the naval sector, this book
is intended for those involved in research or design who are
looking to gain an overall picture of hydrodynamics, seakeeping and
performance under extreme loads, noise and vibration. Using a
concise, didactic approach, the book describes the ways in which
numerical simulation contributes to modeling and understanding
fluid-structure interaction for designing and optimizing the ships
of the future.
This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC
BY-NC-ND 4.0 License. It is free to read, download and share at
Elgaronline. Centralizing the role of land and landowners, Spatial
Flood Risk Management brings together knowledge from socio-economy,
public policy, hydrology, geomorphology, and engineering to
establish an interdisciplinary knowledge base on spatial approaches
to managing flood risks. Discussing key barriers and sharing
evidence-based best practices to flood risk management,
international contributors involved in the LAND4FLOOD EU COST
Action initiative (CA16209) seek transferrable solutions to the
implementation challenges of nature-based solutions. Introducing
the concept of spatial flood risk management, the multi-national
teams of authors consider the notion of land through three
analytical lenses: as a biophysical system, a socio-economic
resource, and a solution to flood-risk management. Advocating for a
more comprehensive approach, the book explores options of where and
how to store water within catchments, including decentralized water
retention in the hinterland, flood storage along rivers, and
planned flooding in resilient cities. Bringing together the
existing knowledge on the relation between flood risk management
and land with an international and interdisciplinary scope, this
book will prove invaluable to academics, policy makers and public
authorities involved in flood risk management, urban planners, and
governing environmental bodies.
Analytical Approaches for Reinforced Concrete presents
mathematically-derived theories and equations for RC design and
construction. The book applies deductive reasoning, logic and
mathematics to RC. Laying out, deductively, the principles of RC,
it encourages researchers to re-imagine and innovate using a solid
conceptual framework. Sections consider the reasoning behind key
theories, as well as problems that remain unsolved. The title
presents key ideas in simple language and illustrates them clearly
to help the reader grasp difficult concepts and develop a solid
foundation, grounded in mathematics, for further study and
research. The book is future-oriented, demonstrating theories that
are applicable not only to conventional reinforced concrete
members, but also to the envisaged structures of tomorrow. Such
developments will increasingly require a deep, deductive
understanding of RC. This title is the first of its kind,
presenting a fresh analytical approach to reinforced concrete
design and construction.
This Approved Document provides guidance on how to comply with Part
O to Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations covering overheating
mitigation requirements and applies to new residential buildings
only. It takes effect on 15 June 2022 but does not apply to work
subject to a building notice, full plans application or initial
notice submitted before that date, provided the work is started on
site before 15 June 2023. ADO: Overheating contains the following
sections: Simplified method Dynamic thermal analysis Ensuring the
overheating mitigation strategy is usable Providing information Key
terms Compliance checklist Areas at a high risk of buildings
overheating The guidance in this Approved Document only relates to
England.
The Rise of Smart Cities: Advanced Structural Sensing and
Monitoring Systems provides engineers and researchers with a guide
to the latest breakthroughs in the deployment of smart sensing and
monitoring technologies. The book introduces readers to the latest
innovations in the area of smart infrastructure-enabling
technologies and how they can be integrated into the planning and
design of smart cities. With this book in hand, readers will find a
valuable reference in terms of civil infrastructure health
monitoring, advanced sensor network architectures, smart sensing
materials, multifunctional material and structures,
crowdsourced/social sensing, remote sensing and aerial sensing, and
advanced computation in sensor networks.
Sustainability and Health in Intelligent Buildings presents a
comprehensive roadmap for designing and constructing
high-performance clean energy-efficient buildings, including
intelligence capabilities underpinned by smart power, 5G and
Internet-of-Things technologies, environmental sensors, intelligent
control strategies and cyber-physical security. This book includes
a special emphasis on health pandemic resiliency that discusses
strong engineering control strategies to respond and recover from
infectious diseases like COVID-19. Sections cover the foundational
aspects of healthy buildings, with a special emphasis on assessing
indoor environmental qualities. In addition, it introduces the
necessary principles that assist engineers and researchers in
understanding and designing buildings that meet health and
sustainability goals.
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