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Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General

Structures - Or Why Things Don't Fall Down (Paperback, 2): J. Gordon Structures - Or Why Things Don't Fall Down (Paperback, 2)
J. Gordon
R597 R529 Discovery Miles 5 290 Save R68 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don't collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back - or give way under - thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper or a kangaroo, this book aims to ease your anxiety and answer your questions. J.E. Gordon strips engineering of its confusing technical terms, communicating its founding principles in accessible, witty prose.

High Performance Concrete - From material to structure (Hardcover, 1st English language ed): Y. Malier High Performance Concrete - From material to structure (Hardcover, 1st English language ed)
Y. Malier
R12,184 Discovery Miles 121 840 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

High performance concrete (HPC) is of great topical interest to the construction industry worldwide, with applications in high-rise, offshore, nuclear and bridge structures, and in precast concrete. Among the benefits of HPC are improved workability and strength, leading to faster and more economical construction; more durable concrete, especially important for bridges, offshore and nuclear structures, and highways; and improved structural characteristics, which allow more economical and efficient structural designs. The French national project, "New Developments for Concrete", is providing important insights into the materials characteristics of high performance concrete, and also of the structural behaviour of a number of major buildings and bridge structures. This book contains a series of 35 selected reviews and reports on HPC by the leading materials scientists and engineers contributing to the French programme. Previously, they have only been available to delegates at seminars and meetings in France but the most valuable have been edited and translated into English in order to make the results of the programme widely available.

Response Spectrum Method in Seismic Analysis and Design of Structures - In Seismic Analysis and Design of Structures... Response Spectrum Method in Seismic Analysis and Design of Structures - In Seismic Analysis and Design of Structures (Hardcover)
Ajaya Kumar Gupta
R7,927 Discovery Miles 79 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

New developments in the response spectrum method have led to calculations in seismic stresses that are more accurate, and usually lower, than those obtained by conventional methods. This new textbook examines the wealth of information on the response spectrum method generated by the latest research and presents the background theory in simplified form.
Applications of these methods is essential in the seismic design of critical structures, such as nuclear power plants and petroleum facilities. In new construction, the reduced seismic stresses will result in efficient and economic design. For facilities already built, these more accurate methods can be used where the facility is being reassessed for higher loads and in the calculation of margins.
Written by an acknowledged expert in this and related fields, this volume is ideal as a graduate text for courses in structural and earthquake engineering. It is also an excellent reference for civil, structural, mechanical, and earthquake engineers.

Vibration-based Techniques For Damage Detection And Localization In Engineering Structures (Hardcover): Ali Salehzadeh Nobari,... Vibration-based Techniques For Damage Detection And Localization In Engineering Structures (Hardcover)
Ali Salehzadeh Nobari, M.H. Ferri Aliabadi
R2,600 Discovery Miles 26 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In the oil and gas industries, large companies are endeavoring to find and utilize efficient structural health monitoring methods in order to reduce maintenance costs and time. Through an examination of the vibration-based techniques, this title addresses theoretical, computational and experimental methods used within this trend.By providing comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of established and emerging processes, this book enables the reader to draw their own conclusions about the field of vibration-controlled damage detection in comparison with other available techniques. The chapters offer a balance between laboratory and practical applications, in addition to detailed case studies, strengths and weakness are drawn from a broad spectrum of information.

Paradox And The Family System (Hardcover): Camillo Loriedo, Gaspare Vella Paradox And The Family System (Hardcover)
Camillo Loriedo, Gaspare Vella
R1,779 Discovery Miles 17 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Provides therapists with an understanding of the principles, applications and implications of paradoxical therapy, the rationale for the use of paradox in family therapy and the therapist's role in paradoxical interventions.

Polymer Composites for Civil and Structural Engineering (Hardcover, 1993 ed.): L. Hollaway Polymer Composites for Civil and Structural Engineering (Hardcover, 1993 ed.)
L. Hollaway
R4,505 Discovery Miles 45 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

New materials and methods within the construction industry offer substantial advantages in terms of cost, durability, ease of design, and ease of fabrication. This new book looks at the multitude of uses of polymer composites in construction and discusses fabrication methods, suitability of materials, design methods, construction methods, performance and practical applications.

Structural Integrity Assessment (Hardcover): P. Stanley Structural Integrity Assessment (Hardcover)
P. Stanley
R12,898 Discovery Miles 128 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The assessment of structural integrity is a vitally important consideration in many fields of engineering, which has an influence on the full range of professional activities from conception, design and analysis, through operation to residual life evaluation and possible life extension. In devising satisfactory procedures for this purpose there is a clear need for interaction and information exchange across this broad spectrum of activities. This conference provided the forum for this exchange of expertise and knowledge among engineers from diverse professional backgrounds and disciplines. The conference was run under the auspices of the Engineering Integrity Society and the Dynamic Testing Agency and was co-sponsored by the British Society for Strain Measurement, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Joint British Committee for Stress Analysis and the National Agency for Finite Element Methods and Standards. The papers presented are relevant to practitioners in power generation, aerospace, transport, offshore, process and construction engineering.

Concrete Shear in Earthquake (Hardcover): T.C.C. Hsu, S.T. Mau Concrete Shear in Earthquake (Hardcover)
T.C.C. Hsu, S.T. Mau
R14,354 Discovery Miles 143 540 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The papers and discussions deal with various types of shear walls, nuclear containment structures, high rise buildings, box bridges, l-girders, columns and shells. They represent early 1990s knowledge of concrete shear in earthquake.

Ground Anchors and Anchored Structures (Hardcover): P. P. Xanthakos Ground Anchors and Anchored Structures (Hardcover)
P. P. Xanthakos
R7,665 Discovery Miles 76 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Treating anchorages as a direct application of the laws of statics and the theories governing the transfer of load, this book focuses on designs that are safe and reasonably priced. It is divided into two parts. Following a general introduction in the first chapter, Part One goes on to explore anchor systems, components, installation and construction details. Presents special anchor systems such as extractable, compression-type, multibell, and regroutable anchors. Analyzes the transfer of load and its relation to failure modes and anchor load capacity; deals with design considerations; covers mechanisms and types of corrosion; and details anchor stressing, testing programs, and evaluation standards. Part Two considers uses and applications and design aspects of anchored structures; presents design examples of practical value and reasonable simplicity; and incorporates examples and case histories.

Monitoring Building Structures (Hardcover): J.F.A. Moore Monitoring Building Structures (Hardcover)
J.F.A. Moore
R7,623 Discovery Miles 76 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An increasing number of buildings require informed decisions to be made about their continued safety and serviceability. Although social and economic issues are often all-important influences, the technical factors nevertheless need to be addressed objectively, efficiently and reliably. The aim of this book is to bring together those techniques which can be used effectively to monitor building structures. Emphasis is given to reliability, practicality, cost-effectiveness and the use of relevant examples. Written primarily for practising engineers responsible for the assessment of safety and serviceability, and for the client specifying a brief for an assessment or evaluating a report, this book should also serve as a source of reference for those in research involving monitoring, and as an aid to the student requiring a better understanding of the full-scale performance of building structures.

Testing of Metals for Structures - Proceedings of the International RILEM Workshop (Hardcover): Federico Mazzolani Testing of Metals for Structures - Proceedings of the International RILEM Workshop (Hardcover)
Federico Mazzolani
R10,670 Discovery Miles 106 700 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

With current moves towards international harmonization, there is a need for rationalization and standardization of test procedures and interpretation of test results in many fields. Testing of metals for use in structures, particularly steel and aluminium, is a subject where information on these aspects is generally lacking. In response to this, RILEM (The International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for Materials and Structures) organized an international workshop to identify "need in testing metals". Invited experts from Europe, Japan and the USA have contributed papers not only on experimental procedures for testing metallic materials, joints and structural components, but also on analytical models for interpreting their behaviour and for use in calculations. The papers brought together in this book provide reviews of the current situation and signposts for future research and development needs. In response to the recommendations of the workshop, RILEM is setting up new international committees and initiatives on the behaviour of joints, high cycle fatigue, non-destructive testing, structural imperfections, composite and thin-walled structures. This book should be va

Buckling of Shell Structures, on Land, in the Sea and in the Air (Hardcover): J.F. Jullien Buckling of Shell Structures, on Land, in the Sea and in the Air (Hardcover)
J.F. Jullien
R15,181 Discovery Miles 151 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The science of the study of containers of various materials has, in the majority of cases, a uniformity of shape, of function and of loading. The grouping of the papers in this publication lift the barriers and give the state of the art for each sector. More than 50 articles are grouped by theme.

Earthquake, Blast and Impact - Measurement and effects of vibration (Hardcover): Seced - The Society For Earthquake & Civil... Earthquake, Blast and Impact - Measurement and effects of vibration (Hardcover)
Seced - The Society For Earthquake & Civil Engineering Dynamics
R15,156 Discovery Miles 151 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume consists of papers presented at the International Conference on Earthquake, Blast and Impact held at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK, 18-20 September 1991, organised by the Society for Earthquake and Civil Engineering Dynamics (SECED) and supported by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Quality Control of Concrete Structures - Proceedings of the Second International RILEM/CEB Symposium (Hardcover): H. Lambotte,... Quality Control of Concrete Structures - Proceedings of the Second International RILEM/CEB Symposium (Hardcover)
H. Lambotte, L. Taerwe
R11,285 Discovery Miles 112 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Concrete is one of the principal construction materials used world-wide. Although developments in materials and performance have widened the scope for the use of concrete, they have also affected its properties, particularly in the long term. From this it becomes clear that quality control, which is of vital importance for the building industry in general, needs special attention in its application to concrete structures. The importance of establishing comprehensive quality assurance systems both nationally and internationally is becoming increasingly recognized. Such systems need to take account of the contractual relationships in the industry in order to function effectively. International harmonization of standards and regulations is also putting greater emphasis on such systems. This book forms the proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Quality Control of Concrete Structures which was held in Ghent, Belgium, in June 1991. The volume brings together new information on technical developments, research and practical experience on the following topics: quality management, early age properties of concrete, durability, quality assessment, statistical approaches.

Composite Steel Structures - Recent research and developments (Hardcover): S.L. Lee, N.E. Shanmugan Composite Steel Structures - Recent research and developments (Hardcover)
S.L. Lee, N.E. Shanmugan
R7,945 Discovery Miles 79 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Proceedings of the International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Strucutres, ICSAS 91, Singapore 22-24 May 1991. The complete proceedings are available in three volumes: steel structures, aluminium structures and composite steel structures. The conference was organised by the Department of Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore sequel to the one held in Cardiff, UK in July 1987. It was co-sponsored by the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Engineers, Singapore, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Steel Construction Institute, UK, the Singapore Structural Steel Society and the University of Wales College of Cardiff. The conference provided a forum to discuss recent advances and trends in the analysis, design and construction of all types of metal structures. This volume contains 18 of the papers presented at the conference. Invited Lectures on the state-of-the-art surveys have been provided by well-known experts in their respective fields. The coverage is extensive and topics include Bridges, Building Floor Systems, Concrete Filled Hollow Sections, Aluminium-concrete Systems, Composite Members to Earthquake Loading, etc.

Fly Ash in Concrete - Properties and performance (Hardcover): K. Wesche Fly Ash in Concrete - Properties and performance (Hardcover)
K. Wesche
R7,350 Discovery Miles 73 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Fly ash is an important industrial by-product, with more 170 million tonnes produced annually throughout the world. It is the fine particulate material which is collected from the stack gases of power stations burning pulverized coal and it is being increasingly used as a partial replacement for cement in concrete and other cement-based onstruction materials. Substantial research and development programmes in many parts of the world are being undertaken to investigate the properties and performance of fly ash in concrete, to ensure satisfactory, economic utilization. This book s a report on the subject, complied under the auspices of RILEM, the International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for Materials and Structures. In the first chapter, the characterization and properties of fly ash in relation to the coal and burning conditions in the power station are described. The behaviour of fresh mortar and concrete is covered next. A major part of the book deals with hardened mortar and concrete, and covers hydration, strength, deformations, frost resistance, chemical resistance and carbonation, with special attention given to the deformation behaviour of fly ash concretes. T

Integrity of Offshore Structures (Hardcover): D. Faulkner, M.J. Cowling, A. Incecik Integrity of Offshore Structures (Hardcover)
D. Faulkner, M.J. Cowling, A. Incecik
R15,156 Discovery Miles 151 560 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This text contains 28 papers from 12 countries that reflect the current state-of-the-art in the early 1990s of: modelling in loading, fatigue and IMR strategy, and more than 50 per cent of the papers originate from authors based in industry or government departments. The book should be of interest to those working in a wide range of industries such as oil company operators, consultants, certification authorities, construction firms, as well as academics, government departments and laboratories.

Analysis of Concrete Structures by Fracture Mechanics - Proceedings of a RILEM Workshop dedicated to Professor Arne Hillerborg,... Analysis of Concrete Structures by Fracture Mechanics - Proceedings of a RILEM Workshop dedicated to Professor Arne Hillerborg, Abisko, Sweden 1989 (Hardcover)
L. Elfgren, Surendra Shah
R11,231 Discovery Miles 112 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume sets out to present recent research findings on the applications of fracture mechanics to concrete structures. Papers from international contributors describe existing and new modelling techniques in the analysis of concrete materials and structures. Topics discussed include structural modelling, bending, shear, bond and anchorage. The book forms the proceedings of a RILEM workshop held in Sweden in 1989. It is dedicated to Professor Arne Hillerborg, whose contribution to fracture mechanics is also reviewed.

Mechanics of Structural Elements - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Vladimir Slivker Mechanics of Structural Elements - Theory and Applications (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Vladimir Slivker
R5,760 Discovery Miles 57 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book systematically presents variational principles and methods of analysis for applied elasticity and structural mechanics. The variational approach is used consistently for both, constructing numerical procedures and deriving basic governing equations of applied mechanics of solids; it is the derivation of equations where this approach is most powerful and best grounded by mathematics.

Stress, Strain, and Structural Dynamics - An Interactive Handbook of Formulas, Solutions, and MATLAB Toolboxes (Hardcover, 2nd... Stress, Strain, and Structural Dynamics - An Interactive Handbook of Formulas, Solutions, and MATLAB Toolboxes (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Bingen Yang
R6,209 R4,282 Discovery Miles 42 820 Save R1,927 (31%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Stress, Strain, and Structural Dynamics: An Interactive Handbook of Formulas, Solutions, and MATLAB Toolboxes, Second Edition is the definitive reference to statics and dynamics of solids and structures, including mechanics of materials, structural mechanics, elasticity, rigid-body dynamics, vibrations, structural dynamics, and structural controls. The book integrates the development of fundamental theories, formulas, and mathematical models with user-friendly interactive computer programs that are written in MATLAB. This unique merger of technical reference and interactive computing provides instant solutions to a variety of engineering problems, and in-depth exploration of the physics of deformation, stress and motion by analysis, simulation, graphics, and animation.

Quality Assurance of Welded Construction (Hardcover, 2nd edition): N.T. Burgess Quality Assurance of Welded Construction (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
N.T. Burgess
R10,642 Discovery Miles 106 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Since the first edition of this book was published, most developments in welding construction have been within the quality assurance element of the process rather than in welding technology itself. The continuous pressures from worldwide clients seeking better reliability from welded structures has focused much attention on to quality. The quality characteristic has a significant effect on safety and economy, and the never ending attention to cost effectiveness requires continuous attention to quality control and quality assurance. New materials, faster welding methods and the needs of economic design mean that such objectives must be carefully studied during the planning and execution of welded work. Quality Assurance in Welded Construction covers the essential aspects of the area, and is suitable for civil and structural engineering designers, welding engineers, manufacturing managers, inspectors and QA personnal. Included in the book are features and illustrations relating to defects in welded construction, a summary of essential data, and a substantial amount of information to assistin the task of getting welded structures right first time.

Explosion-Resistant Buildings - Design, Analysis, and Case Studies (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): T. Bangash Explosion-Resistant Buildings - Design, Analysis, and Case Studies (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
T. Bangash
R5,758 Discovery Miles 57 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Manynationshavebecomevictimsofterrorism. Bombshaveexplodedinand around buildings and other structures. Such events have generated cons- erable concern over the ability of countries and governments to protect - stallations and their occupants against a potential threat of terrorism. Many countries have established defence agencies and research councils who are currently examining the structural integrity of existing buildings and other vital installations. In some countries codi?ed methods have been developed together with the design methodologies and construction techniques to try to protect old installations against vehicle bomb e?ects in particular. The purpose of this book is to give an exhaustive study of buildings structures resistingexplosion with and withoutexternal/internalimpactand ?recaused by such e?ects. A number of case studies with damage scenarios are included. The book is divided into various chapters. Chapter 1 gives a review of bomb-a?ected buildings. Case studies incl- ingAlfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma and World Trade Center (WTC) Twin Towers in New York have been given a wide coverage. Notable explosionsintheworldwithrelevantdataaretabulated. Afterthesethed- age scenario of the Pentagon building is fully described. This chapter now resorts to the availability of data on major explosive elements, their ingre- ents and material properties.

New Horizons in Piling - Development and Application of Press-in Piling (Paperback): Malcolm D. Bolton, Akio Kitamura, Osamu... New Horizons in Piling - Development and Application of Press-in Piling (Paperback)
Malcolm D. Bolton, Akio Kitamura, Osamu Kusakabe, Masaaki Terashi
R1,664 Discovery Miles 16 640 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The piling industry has, in recent years, developed a variety of press-in piling technologies with a view to mitigate noise & vibration nuisance. This book focuses on the "Walk-on-Pile" type press-in piling system, which offers an alternative engineering solution for piling works. This type of piling has unique features, including the application of the compact piling machine using pre-installed piles as a source of reaction force to jack in a new pile by hydraulic pressure. Moreover, the machine can walk along the top of piles already installed, thus enabling piling in a limited space and headroom with minimum disruption to social functions and services of existing infrastructure. These features are opening up a new horizon in piling, leading to novel application of embedded walls previously considered impossible. This introductory book provides a historical development of press-in piling and various challenging applications worldwide as well as scientific research outcomes, forming a valuable source of reference for readers who are unfamiliar with press-in piling, including project owners, design engineers, practical engineers as well as researchers and students.

Developments in Thin-Walled Structures - 3 (Hardcover, 3): J. Rhodes, A. C. Walker Developments in Thin-Walled Structures - 3 (Hardcover, 3)
J. Rhodes, A. C. Walker
R11,236 Discovery Miles 112 360 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book covers the growing interest in weight and cost-conscious design of structures across a range of engineering applications. It discusses linear and sheet structural components, and is concerned with the development of a powerful approach to the analysis of shell mechanics.

Structural Steelwork - Limit state design (Hardcover): A. B. Clarke, S.H. Coverman Structural Steelwork - Limit state design (Hardcover)
A. B. Clarke, S.H. Coverman
R4,040 Discovery Miles 40 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This comprehensive steelwork design reference provides engineers and students with a wealth of data and guidance on design methods to the new code BS 5950. The practical approach to design is emphasized throughout the text, which includes many illustrative examples to assist the reader in understanding a particular design method. A feature of the book is the presentation of design procedures in a series of well-defined steps illustrated with worked examples.

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