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Correctly understanding, designing and analyzing the foundations
that support structures is fundamental to their safety. This book
by a range of academic, design and contracting world experts
provides a review of the state-of-the-art techniques for modelling
foundations using both linear and non linear numerical analysis. It
applies to a range of infrastructure, civil engineering and
structural engineering projects and allows designers, engineers,
architects, researchers and clients to understand some of the
advanced numerical techniques used in the analysis and design of
foundations. Topics include: Ground vibrations caused by trains
Pile-group effects Bearing capacity of shallow foundations under
static and seismic conditions Bucket foundation technology for
offshore oilfields Seismically induced liquefaction in earth
embankment foundations and in pile foundations Free vibrations of
industrial chimneys and TV towers with flexibility of the soil
Settlements of high rise structures Seepage, stress fields and
dynamic responses in dams Site investigation
This book describes current developments in the finite element
analysis and design of certain types of thin-walled structures, and
concentrates on the finite elements' use. It shows how the finite
element method is used to assist in the solution of the thin-walled
structures.
This book describes current developments in the finite element
analysis and design of certain types of thin-walled structures, and
concentrates on the finite elements' use. It shows how the finite
element method is used to assist in the solution of the thin-walled
structures.
The key areas of life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) and whole life
costing (WLC) are exemplified in this volume with accounts of their
application to housing stock, a community hydroelectric power
system, various aspects of highway infrastructure, and corrosion
protective coatings. Sustainable construction and design requires
more than compliance with safety requirements and economic
constraints, there is also the impact on the environment, the
surrounding population and users of the infrastructure. This
requires a multidimensional perspective of sustainability to be
considered in life cycle costing (LCC) combining current design
criteria with these other aspects. It has become increasingly
important to understand the full costs of civil engineering
infrastructure, and the main sources of cost, along the whole
supply chain and to identify cost reduction opportunities. The
conventional procurement approach without the integration of
probabilistic life-cycle cost modelling induces substantial long
term maintenance costs.Once deterioration and life-cycle cost
models have been established, appropriate partnership procurement
strategies, associated financing methods and determination of the
project period can be developed. LCC includes the cost of planning,
design, acquisition, operation, maintenance and disposal of
buildings and other construction assets, while WLC additionally
includes incomes and other costs such as non-construction costs and
externalities. In whole life costing, social, environmental or
business costs or benefits are considered as externalities and care
must be taken not to double-count the impacts when WLC is used
together with LCCA. The international examples included here
illustrate practically the methodology of life cycle costing and
the application of life-cycle cost analysis to identify the most
appropriate method for assessing the relative merits of competing
project implementation alternatives. As such it will provide a
valuable tool for practising engineers, researchers and advanced
students in civil and structural engineering.
Correctly understanding, designing and analyzing the foundations
that support structures is fundamental to their safety. This book
by a range of academic, design and contracting world experts
provides a review of the state-of-the-art techniques for modelling
foundations using both linear and non linear numerical analysis. It
applies to a range of infrastructure, civil engineering and
structural engineering projects and allows designers, engineers,
architects, researchers and clients to understand some of the
advanced numerical techniques used in the analysis and design of
foundations. Topics include: Ground vibrations caused by trains
Pile-group effects Bearing capacity of shallow foundations under
static and seismic conditions Bucket foundation technology for
offshore oilfields Seismically induced liquefaction in earth
embankment foundations and in pile foundations Free vibrations of
industrial chimneys and TV towers with flexibility of the soil
Settlements of high rise structures Seepage, stress fields and
dynamic responses in dams Site investigation
In geomechanics, existing design methods are very much dependent upon sophisticated on-site techniques to assess ground conditions. Obtaining this practical information is expensive and time consuming. More and more, engineers are looking to extending and increasing the accuracy of their design by computer simulation. Hence sophisticated numerical analysis and modelling is being pushed to the limits to develop better design methods. This book describes numerical analysis, computer simulation and modelling that can be used to answer some highly complex questions associated with geomechanics. The contributors, who are all international experts in the field, also give insights into the future directions of these methods Numerical Analysis and Modelling in Geomechanics will appeal to professional engineers involved in designing and building both onshore and offshore structures, where geomechanical considerations may well be outside the usual codes of practice, and therefore specialist advice is required. Postgraduate researchers, degree students carrying out project work in this area will also find the book an invaluable resource. eBook available with sample pages: 0203471288
This notable book - formerly Durability of Structures - discusses
the durability of construction materials in a variety of structures
and in diverse environmental conditions. A wealth of information
including numerous examples and case studies is provided by a team
of international experts. The chapters illustrate the durability of
elements in a structure, materials performance and identification
and resolution of problems. The book is liberally illustrated and
provides a very useful work of practical reference in this
important subject.
In geomechanics, existing design methods are very much dependent
upon sophisticated on-site techniques to assess ground conditions.
This book describes numerical analysis, computer simulation and
modelling that can be used to answer some highly complex questions
associated with geomechanics. The contributors, who are all
international experts in the field, also give insights into the
future directions of these methods. Numerical Analysis and
Modelling in Geomechanics will appeal to professional engineers
involved in designing and building both onshore and offshore
structures, where geomechanical considerations may well be outside
the usual codes of practice, and therefore specialist advice is
required. Postgraduate researchers, degree students carrying out
project work in this area will also find the book an invaluable
resource.
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