Structural engineering Books

Numerical methods are very powerful tools for use in geotechnical engineering, particularly in computational geotechnics. Interest is strong in the new field of multi-phase nature of geomaterials, and the area of computational geotechnics is expanding...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

In the dynamic digital age, the widespread use of computers has transformed engineering and science. A realistic and successful solution of an engineering problem usually begins with an accurate physical model of the problem and a proper understanding of...

Building on the author's Structural Mechanics Fundamentals, this text presents a complete and uniform treatment of the more advanced topics in structural mechanics, ranging from beam frames to shell structures, from dynamics to buckling analysis, from...

François de Larrard is Scientific Director of the R&D centre of the LafargeHolcim group and Scientific Director of the French national project Recybéton. He formerly spent almost thirty years at IFSTTAR (formerly LCPC). He has been granted both the...

The effect of combined extreme transient loadings on a structure is not well understood-whether the source is man-made, such as an explosion and fire, or natural, such as an earthquake or extreme wind loading. A critical assessment of current knowledge...

When stresses are applied to saturated soil, deformation will occur as water in voids is squeezed out. Consolidation Analyses of Soils focuses on the consolidation of fully saturated soils. The book follows a classic approach by beginning with...

Presenting new technologies in underground coal extraction, with special attention to mine galleries support and maintenance, load mechanism of "massif-support system-safety system" systems, analysis of face equipment for thin coal seams mining and...

Increasingly stringent environmental regulations and industry adoption of waste minimization guidelines have thus, stimulated the need for the development of recycling and reuse options for metal related waste. This book, therefore, gives an overview of...

Sprayed concrete lined (SCL) tunnels are growing rapidly in popularity due to their versatility. The design and construction of both hard rock and soft ground tunnels has been revolutionised by the advent of the SCL method and now the use of permanent...

This presents models capturing nonlinear responses of piles subjected to lateral forces. Using a consistent approach with new mathematical models, solutions are presented as closed-form expressions underpinned by the same set of 3-5 measurable input...

This book looks at the applications of coating in piping, valves and actuators in the offshore oil and gas industry. Providing a key guide for professionals and students alike, it highlights specific coating standards within the industry, including ISO,...

A seminal work on the structural design of reinforced concrete structures, covering various topics relevant to architects, builders, engineers and students.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

This manual is a comprehensive guide for civil-engineer surveyors, covering measurement techniques, equipment, and calculations. It includes detailed instructions for plane table surveying and levelling, with numerous examples and illustrations. The book...

La Science de l'arpenteur dans toute son étendue est un livre qui explore les méthodes et les outils utilisés pour l'arpentage. Dupain de Montesson examine l'histoire de l'arpentage ainsi que les techniques les plus récentes utilisées pour cartographier...

This detailed and practical guide to topographical surveying is a must-have for anyone working in the field of land surveying. With step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and numerous case studies, this book presents the most current and effective...

This book by Charles Lee Crandall is a guide to bridge design and engineering, written specifically for the civil engineering department of Cornell University. It includes information on bridge stresses, materials science, and other topics of interest to...

Learn about the engineering feat that revolutionized transportation in the United States - the building of the Iron Railway Bridge over the Mississippi River. This book provides a detailed account of the construction process, the challenges and triumphs...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This textbook covers the collision of a moving, falling or flying object on a rigid barrier or a structural element, and the transmission of the transient action to the rest of the structural system. It is the only up-to-date book on this...

  The Definitive Reference for Designers and Design StudentsA solid grasp of the fundamentals of materials, along with a thorough understanding of load and design techniques, provides the components needed to complete a marine platform design...

Understanding Government RelationsIn today's polarized world, building strong relationships between governments and the public is crucial for maintaining a functioning society. Effective government relations play a pivotal role in shaping policies,...

Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium held in Montreal, Oct.2-5, 1989. Paper topics include: review, laboratory testing, modelling and design, rockburst control, soft rock mining, and system design. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc...

This book presents the proceedings of the international symposium on geotechnical stability in surface mining in Calgary. The symposium deals with the full gamut of mine equipment development, selection and utilization.

This book is an outcome of the third conference on the use of computers in the coal industry in Morgantown. It presents valuable computer applications covering the most aspects of coal industry and covers following areas: mine management and economics;...

This monograph provides a general background to the modelling of a special class of offshore structures known as compliant structures. External forcing is resisted by buoyancy and tension forces which increase when the structure is slightly offset from...

V VII X Table of Contents Table of Contents XI XII Table of Contents A. Taware and G. Tao: Control of Sandwich Nonlinear Systems, LNCIS 288, pp. 1-8, 2003. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003 A. Taware and G. Tao: Control of...

Oil, eh? One of the most troublesome substances known to man. Burn it and the world goes into meltdown. Disrupt it and the world goes into meltdown. You just can't win with oil... unless, of course, you're in the business. Supply disruptions hand the oil...

One of the core roles of a practising geotechnical engineer is to analyse and design foundations. This textbook for advanced undergraduates and graduate students covers the analysis, design and construction of shallow and deep foundations and retaining...

This book is the companion volume to Design of High Strength Steel Reinforced Concrete Columns - A Eurocode 4 Approach.This book provides a large number of worked examples for the design of high strength steel reinforced concrete (SRC) columns. It is...

The book examines vibration phenomena with an emphasis on fractional vibrations using the functional form of linear vibrations with frequency-dependent mass, damping, or stiffness, covering the theoretical analysis potentially applicable to structures...

The book discovers the critical mineral requirements of the energy transition, forward-looking into three decades and matches that with the available budget. It takes a multi-perspective approach and gives insights from an industrial ecology,...

Originally published in 1871, this manual offers a comprehensive look at the various rules and regulations that governed surveying in the Madras Presidency of India. While the information is specific to a particular time and place, readers interested in...

In areas prone to earthquakes, the importance of earthquake-proof construction cannot be overstated. In this book, Lewis Alden Estes provides a detailed overview of the challenges of building in earthquake-prone regions, as well as practical advice for...

Discover the fascinating story of the construction of one of the most iconic bridges in the United States, the Poughkeepsie Bridge, through this collection of reports, estimates, and charters.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This manual provides useful information for civil engineers and surveyors regarding modern surveying instruments and their uses. It also includes a catalogue price list of scientific instruments made by the A. Lietz Company.This work has been selected by...

This book presents detailed information on the specifications for constructing concrete bridges. It covers everything from materials to design and load capacity, making it an indispensable resource for civil engineers and others involved in the...

This book provides detailed notes and guidance on plate-girder design. It is an essential resource for structural engineers and anyone involved in the design of bridges and other structures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...