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Hybrid Self-Centring Steel Frames

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Xuhong Zhou + 3 more
English
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Hybrid Self-Centring Steel Frames: Hysteretic Behaviour and Structural Seismic Design is an essential guide on this innovative construction technique. The book offers a thorough examination of advanced seismic design principles tailored to hybrid self-centring steel frames. It encompasses the latest updates in seismic design codes and breakthroughs in earthquake-resistant structures. Combining theory with practical case studies, it bridges the gap between conceptual frameworks and real-world applications, making it a valuable resource for structural and seismic engineering professionals, and academic readers. Additional sections of the book delve into simulation and modeling techniques, including dynamic analysis and computational methods for predicting structural behavior under seismic forces.The text also explores the integration of new structural engineering materials and techniques, discussing their properties and applications in building design. By covering a wide array of topics—from basic structural concepts and research frameworks to advanced modeling techniques and performance-based design methodologies—the book appeals to both industry professionals and researchers. This comprehensive approach encourages innovation and contemporary thinking in the field of seismic design.

Wind-induced Vibration of Long Span Suspension Bridges

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Yang Yang + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Wind-induced Vibration of Long Span Suspension Bridges includes the author’s research on these types of bridges, adopting a combination of onsite measurements, wind tunnel tests, theoretical analyses, and numerical calculations to discuss the characteristics and parameters of the wind environment at bridge sites, the buffeting response of bridges under the effect of winds on bridges in mountainous areas, the vortex response of wide-bodied flat steel box girders, chattering characteristics (i.e., noise characteristics), and the vibration characteristics of wind-vehicle-bridge systems.

The Total Safety Factor Method for Tunnel Support Structure Design

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Mingqing Xiao
English
Paperback
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eBook
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The Total Safety Factor Method for Tunnel Support Structure Design systematically discusses the entire process of mining tunnel design, including: analysis of surrounding rock self-stability; identification of local support and system support; calculation of rock pressure design value; load structure model and total safety factor calculation method of multi-layer support structure; deformation calculation method of support structure; integrated design method of support strength-deformation... and the dynamic adjustment method based on on-site deformation monitoring. It also presents the inspection and verification tests of total safety factor method and specific engineering application cases. The theoretical system of total safety factor method described in this book has broken through the design bottleneck of tunnel support structures that have long relied on engineering analogy methods. The The Total Safety Factor Method provides the basic theoretical guidance for the quantitative design, dynamic adjustment and intelligent construction of mining tunnel support structures. The book is based on the many years of experience of the team led by the author of this book: Xiao Mingqing. Professor Ming's team has been involved in the design of nearly 20% of the high-speed railway tunnels and 50% of large-diameter underwater shield tunnels in China, with a total design mileage of 4,000km.

Fire Behaviour and the Residual Mechanical Properties of Structural Concrete

1st Edition
October 1, 2025
N. Anand + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Fire Behaviour and the Residual Mechanical Properties of Structural Concrete helps readers understand these processes, enabling engineers and researchers to develop effective fire protection measures and design guidelines for concrete structures. Studying the behavior of concrete under fire is crucial for understanding the performance and safety of concrete structures in fire conditions. Concrete is widely used in the construction industry due to its strength, durability, and fire resistance properties. However, even though concrete is inherently fire-resistant, it can still be affected by high temperatures.When concrete is exposed to fire, several physical and chemical processes take place that can lead to its deterioration and eventual failure. This book helps readers understand these processes, enabling engineers and researchers to develop effective fire protection measures and design guidelines for concrete structures.

Digital Informatics, Visualisation and Virtual Reality in the Built Environment

1st Edition
September 1, 2025
Samad Sepasgozar + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Digital Informatics, Visualisation and Virtual Reality in the Built Environment delves into the intersection of human interaction, digital information, and the architectural landscape. It thoroughly examines the instruments and methodologies vital to sustainable construction management and urban planning. The book provides a detailed look at how digital informatics equips professionals to make informed decisions. Moreover, it includes practical examples, such as a virtual tunnel boring machine that uses real-time data for training and monitoring, risk assessments for modular construction in a gaming environment, and big data and GIS analytics to understand urban challenges.This comprehensive guide also showcases the use of advanced technology to address issues like urban waste management, bushfire impacts, and pandemic responses. Readers will find valuable insights into the application of digital tools in the built environment, highlighting the transformative potential of integrating informatics with traditional practices. The book is an essential resource for those looking to leverage digital innovations to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of urban development projects.

Civil Structures and Infrastructure Systems: From Reliability to Resilience

1st Edition
August 1, 2025
Cao Wang
English
Paperback
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Civil Structures and Infrastructure Systems: From Reliability to Resilience examines the reliability and resilience of individual structures, outlining their similarity/differenc... through a unified framework. Subsequently, the reliability and resilience of infrastructure systems consisting of interacting multiple components are considered, with an emphasis on the wide applicability of reliability and resilience theories in engineering practice.

Advanced Structural Analysis

1st Edition
July 16, 2025
Juan Camilo Molina Villegas
English
Paperback
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Advanced Structural Analysis: From Theory to Computer Implementation (OpenSees Examples with Python Code Solutions) starts by laying out the differential equations governing various structural elements and shows how to solve simple structures directly using concepts from differential equations and boundary value problems. Introducing the Green’s Functions Stiffness Method (GFSM), a novel technique related to the traditional Stiffness Method (SM) and FEM, the GFSM corrects FEM and merges SM's strengths with those of Green’s Functions. The book features numerous examples and exercises with Python code solutions, some of which also demonstrate the use of OpenSees, a popular FEM program.By offering theoretical foundations and practical numerical implementations, it provides a comprehensive understanding of structural analysis concepts.

S960 Ultra-High Strength Steel Welded I-Section Structural Members

1st Edition
March 28, 2025
Andi Su + 3 more
English
Paperback
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S960 Ultra-High Strength Steel Welded I-Section Structural Members focuses on the structural behaviour and design of S960 ultra-high strength welded I-section components under different loading cases, with detailed introduction on experimental and numerical programme presented. The actual use of S960 ultra-high strength welded I-section components is restricted, to some extent, by the lack of appropriate design rules, since the current international design standards can only be applicable to steel components with material grades lower than S700 (or S690). Therefore, the applicability of the current design rules for high strength steel structures to ultra-high strength steel counterparts is evaluated and the relating efficient design approaches are proposed in this book, putting the basis for the development of current design codes.

Corrosion of Reinforced Concrete Structures

1st Edition
February 24, 2023
Guofu Qiao + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Corrosion of Reinforced Concrete Structures: Mechanism, Monitoring and Control presents research, theory and practice on the control of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. The title is a comprehensive guide to corrosion, its monitoring and prevention in reinforced concrete structures. It considers the essential mechanisms of corrosion, provides key monitoring techniques, describes how to effectively control corrosion, and how to establish a cyber-physical protection system. As corrosion is one of the most significant factors in the deterioration of civil engineering structures globally, and with concrete the world’s most utilized manufactured material, this book highlights strategies to keep corrosion from becoming a serious threat.

Design of Steel Structures

1st Edition
August 12, 2022
Lingyu Zhou + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Design of Steel Structures: Materials, Connections, and Components systematically introduces the basic concepts and principles of the subject of "Design of steel structure". Sections cover materials, failure modes of steel structures, members under tension, compression, bending and combined loads, steel connections, typical steel structural systems, composite members and vibrations resistance of steel members and connections. In addition, development history and the general application of steel structures are introduced, along with development status trends and typical classifications of steel structures. Other chapters discuss materials of steel structures, including high-performance steel, cold-formed steel, and other new types.

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