Building construction and materials Books

Entre Meeanique et Arehiteeture: e'est-a-dire, entre les proeedes teehniques qui, depuis des temps immemoriaux eonforment l'art et la scienee de la eonstruetion au developpement de la scienee physique et mathematique la plus...

Most existing arch dams have been designed for seismic loading by static methods involving the use of seismic coefficients. Although there are no known examples of arch dams which have been seriously damaged by earthquakes, the...

Es mag als ein gewagtes Beginnen erscheinen, die Lehren eines groBen, umfassenden Wissensgebietes in der Form einer Enzyklopadie vermitteln zu wollen. Der Verfasser hat dennoch den Versuch unternommen. Es bestarkte ihn in...

Die dritte Auflage des Klassikers Stahlbetonbrücken behandelt in umfassender Form die Grundlagen des konzeptionellen Entwurfs sowie der Projektierung, Ausführung und Erhaltung von Brücken aus Stahl- und Spannbeton. Diese...

In dem vorliegenden zweiten Teile des II. Bandes ist eine Reihe der einfacheren statisch unbestimmten, vollwandigen Systeme be­ handelt, wie sie in mannigfaltigen Formen speziell in der Baupraxis vorkommen. Als Grundlage dienen...

Optimal analysis is defined as an analysis that creates and uses sparse, well-structured and well-conditioned matrices. The focus is on efficient methods for eigensolution of matrices involved in static, dynamic and stability analyses of symmetric and...

Das Rheinisch-Westfälische Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung wurde zu Beginn des Jahres 1960 von der Wirtschaftsvereinigung Bauindustrie e. V. Nordrhein-Westfalen beauftragt, Entwicklung und Verfassung des Baumark­ tes zu...

At the present time, we are witnessing a period of vigorous growth in the iron and steel industries of the older industrialised countries. Looking farther afield, we find that iron and steel indus­ tries are also being...

BIM und BIM-Manager.- BIM, die HOAI, die VOB/B und das gesetzliche Werkvertragsrecht.- BIM und die Schnittstellenproblematik.- BIM und das Urheberrecht.

Abrechnung und Zahlung der Vergütung.- Folgen verspäteter Zahlung.- Verjährung und Sicherung des Vergütungsanspruchs.

Neuer Rechtsrahmen der E-Vergabe.- Strategische Aspekte für Vergabestellen, praxisrelevante Hürden für Bieter.- XVergabe als Standard für die E-Vergabe.- Marktüberblick über E-Vergabe-Lösungen.

Dieses Buch zeigt die Hintergr}nde der Immobilienbewertung auf, sowohl f}r die BRD als auch f}r die DDR. Damit werden die Grundlagen der oft umstrittenen Bewertungsergebnisse offengelegt. Mit Blick auf die ...

Der Titel des Buches bedarf der Erkliimng: Mit der Wahl dieses Titels folgt der Verfasser der in den sechziger Jahren im deutschen Sprachraum haupt­ sachlich von Instituten der Mechanik unterstiitzten Wortwahl, zeitlich...

Forest fIres are considered a major environmental problem in many European Union Member States as well as in other parts of the world. According to a recent report of the European Commission, forest fues are a dominant feature...

Este libro pone a disposición del lector de habla hispana un tratamiento distinto y original de los temas fundamentales de la Ingeniería Acústica. El libro contiene los fundamentos científicos de las técnicas utilizadas para lograr un ambiente acústico...

Historical stone arch bridges are still a major part of the infrastructure in many countries. Although this type of bridge has proven to be an efficient construction type, it often poses the problem of insufficient numerical models of the load bearing...

Standard Harmony Search Algorithm for Structural Design Optimization.- Optimum Design of Steel Frames via Harmony Search Algorithm.- Adaptive Harmony Search Algorithm for Design Code Optimization of Steel Structures.- Harmony Particle Swarm Algorithm for...

Spectral Methods for Fatigue Description.- Theoretical Fundamentals.- Algorithm of Spectral Method for Evaluation of Fatigue Life.- Simulations.- Experimental Studies.- Conclusions.

Introduction into Earthquake and General Introduction into Structural Dynamics.- Geotechnics and Earthquakes.- Building Codes.- Design Analysis of Low and Medium Rise Buildings.- Testing.- Seismic Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings and Components.-...

Ever since the beginning of modern probability theory in the seventeenth century there has been a continuous debate over the meaning and applicability of the concept of probability. This book presents a coherent and well...

Band 4 der Reihe "Technische Mechanik für Bauingenieure" be­ schreibt i.w. die Untersuchung statisch unbestimmter Stabtrag­ werke. Vorangestellt wird dieser Untersuchung ein Kapitel über die Ermittlung und Auswertung von...

This book documents the state of the art and the emerging operational perspectives in the field of the appraisal discipline. It covers a wide range of topics, including energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, socio-economic evaluation...

The book presents recently developed efficient metaheuristic optimization algorithms and their applications for solving various optimization problems in civil engineering. The concepts can also be used for optimizing problems in mechanical and electrical...

In this book, leading international experts explore the emerging concept of the zero energy mass custom home (ZEMCH) - designed to meet the need for social, economic, and environmental sustainability - and provide all of the knowledge required for the...

This book takes a bold epistemological approach to address the fundamental questions that urban design has faced since its inception - questions concerning its legitimacy, definition, nature, content, purpose, theory, methods, jurisdiction and above all...

This book describes step-by-step the entire building process of a passive, energy-efficient house in a Mediterranean climate. It chronicles the creation of the Fiorita Passive House in Cesena, Italy, offering designers valuable tips and practical advice...

This book presents an approach to energy-efficient building design, which takes into account the most important challenges in climate change mitigation and adaptation in Southern Europe. It outlines a specific approach related to residential buildings...

This monograph presents a state-of-the-art analysis of eco-friendly and aesthetic structures in wooden dome construction. The author demonstrates that the further development of wooden structures depends on both supplementing the testing of wood as a...

This volume contains research articles that cover a wide range of topics related to ground improvement and subsurface structures. Selected papers represent the state-of-the-art in the analysis and design of reinforced retaining walls, diaphragm walls and...

Soil reinforcement is a very useful technique to construct several cost-effective soil structures in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. The most commonly used reinforcement materials are galvanised steel strips, geosynthetics in the form...

Infrastructure is the key to creating a sustainable community. It affects our future well-being as well as the economic climate. Indeed, the infrastructure we are building today will shape tomorrow's communities. GeoMEast 2017 created a venue for...

This volume includes a collection of technical papers covering two important research topics in geotechnical engineering: (1) the behavior and treatment of expansive soils, and (2) the characterization of rock properties. The twelve studies on expansive...

This volume on "Advancement in the Design and Performance of Sustainable Asphalt Pavements" includes a collection of research and practical papers from an international research and technology activities on Mixture Design Innovation, Structural Pavement...

This volume comprises a set of high-quality, refereed papers that address the different aspects related to the geotechnical and structural design and construction of deep excavations, tunnels and underground space facilities as well as the effect of...

This volume includes a unique group of chapters focusing on new advances in materials for infrastructure sustainability. Chapters have been well-organized and handled by a group of international experts in order to discuss a timely topic with regards to...

The ongoing population growth is resulting in rapid urbanization, new infrastructure development and increasing demand for the Earth's natural resources (e.g., water, oil/gas, minerals). This, together with the current climate change and increasing...

This volume brings together scientific experts in different areas that contribute to the Railway Track & Transportation Engineering challenges, evaluate the State-of-the-Art, identify the shortcomings and opportunities for research and promote the...

This volume presents innovative work on innovative methods, tools and practices aimed at supporting the transition of Asian and Middle Eastern cities and regions towards a more smart and sustainable dimension. The role of the built and urban environment...

This book deals with human factors research directed towards realizing and assessing sustainability in the built environment. It reports on advanced engineering methods for sustainable infrastructure design, as well as on assessments of the efficient...

This book approaches the design of active vibration control systems from the perspective of today's ideas of computer control. It formulates the various design problems encountered in the active management of vibration as control problems and searches...

This book presents a selection of the best papers from the HEaRT 2015 conference, held in Lisbon, Portugal, which provided a valuable forum for engineers and architects, researchers and educators to exchange views and findings concerning the...

The book explores advanced building-facade daylighting design practices based on diverse energy and human-factor performance metrics. It also defines effective daylighting by rethinking the simplified approach to glazing and facade systems to incorporate...

This book presents a series of significant methods and examples for the design of sustainable intelligent facades in a variety of contexts. Emphasis is placed on how intelligence has been applied for successful energy-saving efforts in the planning of...

Structural Health Monitoring & Damage Detection, Volume 7: Proceedings of the 33rd IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2015, the seventh volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of...