This book provides a detailed summary of bridge loads from an international perspective. The authors cover all aspects from the methodology behind the calculation of bridge loads and the complex interactions between loads and bridges, to economic considerations. A wide range of bridge loads are covered, including highway vehicle loads, pedestrian loads, railing loads and wind loads. The structure and design of bridges to accommodate these loads are examined and examples provided. Different modes of failure and current codes of practice are also covered.
This book is unique in its exclusive examination of the loading and will be a useful handbook for structural engineers and designers involved in bridge construction. It is also recommended to senior undergraduates and postgraduates of structural engineering and bridge design.

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This book provides a detailed summary of bridge loads from an international perspective. The authors cover all aspects from the methodology behind the calculation of bridge loads and the complex interactions between loads and bridges, to economic considerations. A wide range of bridge loads are covered, including highway vehicle loads, pedestrian loads, railing loads and wind loads. The structure and design of bridges to accommodate these loads are examined and examples provided. Different modes of failure and current codes of practice are also covered. This book is unique in its exclusive examination of the loading and will be a useful handbook for structural engineers and designers involved in bridge construction. It is also recommended to senior undergraduates and postgraduates of structural engineering and bridge design.

The formal side of Adams is reconciled with his remarkably colorful private life by Shaw's penetrating grasp of the whole man. Considerable attention is given to his clash of wills with Franklin in Europe and his later relationship with Jefferson. The account of Adams's twenty-five years of retirement after losing the presidency resolves some of the dilemmas arising from the long career of a man who was never really suited by temperament for politics. Originally published in 1976. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Confident and capable leaders recognise what has shaped them. They have an understanding of their past, and are continually learning from the life journeys of themselves and others. They are fully engaged in the present, and have a positive, open and realistic mindset towards the future. Shaping Your Future Leadership will help you understand what has shaped you as a leader and how to best develop your next phase of leadership. Its seven focused sections consider how we are: · Shaped by family, schooling and background · Formed by life choices · Moulded by responsibilities · Fired by leading others · Influenced by our emotions · Energized by what we find as lifegiving · Guided as we look to the future Shaping Your Future Leadership will help you draw from the past in order to move decisively into the future.

A story or picture is worth a thousand words. A story, picture or metaphor can help us crystallise what we need to do next. A phrase such as 'the seed has to die' or 'the light at the end of the tunnel' or 'the risk of not seeing the wood for the trees' can sum up in a poignant way truths that we as leaders need to recognise. As we explore a metaphor, the next steps can become clearer. A metaphor can stimulate our imagination and allow us to think afresh about an issue. Reflecting on a problem using a metaphor can help us unblock our thinking and open up the possibility of new solutions. It can enable us to 'cut to the heart of an issue', clarify situations, provide insights or show us where we are stuck. They enable us to face the reality that we need to abandon a project, make a fresh start or change direction. Metaphors can be used in coaching conversations and lead to creative and stimulating dialogue. The metaphors featured are drawn from myriad sources. Often in the midst of a coaching conversation, a phrase comes to mind that encapsulates an idea or way forward. The memorable metaphor allows an idea to stick in the memory and be a constant reminder that there is a way forward which may be different to what we had previously anticipated. The content in this book is organised into 8 thematic sections for ease of use.

In this latest addition to the highly successful 100 Great Ideas series, readers will find a comprehensive guide to overcoming one of the most frequently felt emotions at work today: frustration. Frustration comes in many forms and from many sources-bosses, colleagues, staff, clients, and not to forget, oneself. If left to fester, frustration can quickly impair a person's ability to work and to lead, and potentially hijack the performance of the entire team and organisation. 100 Great Leading Through Frustration Ideas provides a practical framework for leading yourself and others through frustration. Starting from a simple 5-step plan-Understand, Plan, Act, Observe and Reframe-this wise and wide-ranging guide shows you how to address your frustrations in a fresh and constructive way, and use them as a springboard to new breakthroughs. Author Dr Peter Shaw, who has written three other titles in this series, distils 100 learning points from his vast experience in business and government, and conveys them in a highly personable, easy-to-read style.

In The Mindful Leader, Peter Shaw unpacks the Christian concepts underpinning good leadership and management - such as wisdom, hope and truth - offering a toolkit for leaders who are aspiring to be more authentic. He applies biblical themes - from Accountability to Resurrection - to the demands of leadership today, looking to the example of Jesus and the Apostles to show how leaders can hold onto their values and beliefs despite the pressures they face. He bridges the gap between what Christian leaders hear at church and the demanding situations they face in the workplace, offering practical encouragement alongside realism and pragmatism about what is possible.

Taking on a leadership role does not always come naturally. Lack of confidence, self-doubt, apprehension and fear of failure all hold many gifted people back. In The Reluctant Leader, coaching experts Peter Shaw and Hillary Douglas share wisdom gained from working extensively with leaders across all sectors, helping you turn your natural hesitation into a confident use of your leadership gifts. Recognising the importance of humility, they offer many practical tips for gaining confidence by adopting good role models, building support, experimenting with a wider repertoire of skills, celebrating success and growing through failure. With many examples and tips for good practice, The Reluctant Leader explores reluctance at emotional, intellectual and practical levels, asking such questions as: - Why do I not want to stand out from others? - Why do I dwell on risks and fears? - Why do I shy away from conflict? - Why do I have to be 100 per cent sure before taking a step forward? - How can I overcome a fear of public speaking?

Learn to see yourself and the world around you in a different way with Wake Up and Dream. It will give you confidence to explore new possibilities, be open to different avenues and be excited about the difference you could make. It will enable to you to overcome barriers and seize opportunities. Combining the ancient discipline and wisdom of spiritual direction with the insights from contemporary management coaching, this book explores the creative power of dreaming. Dreams allow: * new possibilities to emerge * hope to arise and vision to widen * the status quo to be challenged * important mental, emotional and spiritual realities to fuse together. In a tough world where many face change, this will help turn dreams into exciting new realities.

Keeping going as a leader is hard work. Even for those in a good place, it can feel like a slog. This practical, inspirational guide is for all leaders who are feeling in need of fresh energy and encouragement. Peter Shaw draws on his wide experience of executive coaching to help you recognise warning signs of burnout, and offers a range of effective ways for renewing energy, confidence and enthusiasm, including: knowing what matters to you staying open to new possibilities averting potential problems embracing simplicity building for the future

For the Sink Set, a group of moneyed sophisticates, the distant death and destruction of the 2003 Iraq War is sobering but coincidental, a backdrop against which they shrug and carry on. In leafy Surrey, all seems as it ever was...

--A view from America's closest ally of a numbing, hi-tech war launched on an unproved pretext; of the consequent world-wide mass protests, murderous bombings, Government denials, political resignations, judicial inquiries, blazing headlines, impassioned speeches...

Samuel Peter Shaw's novel blends fact with fiction to show how governments can lose their way...how nations can awake too late...how counter-argument can become futile.

Gradually, the horrors and political manoeuvrings of the war are mirrored in the disintegration of the prize-winning architect, Colly Wolfson. For him, the war becomes entwined with two earlier, lasting tragedies.

Disturbed, and with his marriage crumbling, Wolfson drifts into simultaneous love affairs--and the cracks in his life begin to spread through the Sink Set...

Step by step, they unhinge him; the obsessions of Blair and Bush invade his own obsessions; his closest friends become infected--and the path to redemption seems forever downwards...

This practical and inspirational guide is for all who feel excited yet daunted at the prospect of taking on a leadership role, whether it be first-time leaders, or those taking on bigger, more demanding roles. This user-friendly companion will build confidence and increase competence. It focuses on identifying and strengthening core skills and gifts, including: * building your supporter base * living with your wobbles * enjoying stepping into the unknown * being willing to take responsibility * motivating others * making decisions well * sitting lightly to uncertainty * knowing how to handle conflict. Ideal if you are starting out on a new career or climbing the ladder, The Emerging Leader combines down-to-earth practical advice with timeless insights and wisdom.