Analysis, Design and Construction of Steel Space Frames

Analysis, Design and Construction of Steel Space Frames

Author: G.S. Ramaswamy

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780727730145

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Space frames provide a lightweight solution to the problem of creating large span enclosures free from obstructions. They are employed in many major construction projects across the world, as documented in this authoritatively written volume. This is the first in-depth book to present all instances and applications of space frames in various engineering schemes. It uses case studies and numerous illustrations to examine steel space frames from their design to their structural engineering performance. Analysis, Design and Construction of Steel Space Frames will be of particular use to practitioners through its use of various leading design codes, including the Eurocodes. Boasting an international authorship with wide experience in the research, development and manufacture of space frames, this book also draws contributions from leading practitioners and academics specialising in this area from across the globe.


Space Structures 4

Space Structures 4

Author: G. A. R. Parke

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 1030

ISBN-13: 9780727719683

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The diversity of constructions included in this publication on space structures ranges from anten reflectors and masts positioned in space, to equally exciting terrestrial structures, notably large-span domes, barrel vaults, multi-layered grids, cable and membrane systems, and pneumatic structures. This collection of more than two hundred and twenty papers, presented in to volumes, is the work of leading international experts for presentation at the Fourth International Conference on Space Structures. These two volumes contain a prodigious amount of original and innovative information on space structures that will be of especial interest to engineers, architects and other professionals engaged in the planning, design, fabrication and erection of novel constructions.


Digital Wood Design

Digital Wood Design

Author: Fabio Bianconi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-24

Total Pages: 1525

ISBN-13: 3030036766

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This book explores various digital representation strategies that could change the future of wooden architectures by blending tradition and innovation. Composed of 61 chapters, written by 153 authors hailing from 5 continents, 24 countries and 69 research centers, it addresses advanced digital modeling, with a particular focus on solutions involving generative models and dynamic value, inherent to the relation between knowing how to draw and how to build. Thanks to the potential of computing, areas like parametric design and digital manufacturing are opening exciting new avenues for the future of construction. The book’s chapters are divided into five sections that connect digital wood design to integrated approaches and generative design; to model synthesis and morphological comprehension; to lessons learned from nature and material explorations; to constructive wisdom and implementation-related challenges; and to parametric transfigurations and morphological optimizations.


Applications of Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms in Civil Engineering

Applications of Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms in Civil Engineering

Author: A. Kaveh

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-11-30

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 331948012X

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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 engineering.


Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS '99)

Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS '99)

Author: Siu-Lai Chan

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1999-12-01

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 0080526489

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These two volumes of proceedings contain 9 invited keynote papers and 126 contributed papers to be presented at the Second International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures held on 15-17 December 1999 in Hong Kong. The conference is a sequel to the International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures held in Hong Kong in December 1996. The conference will provide a forum for discussion and dissemination by researchers and designers of recent advances in the analysis, behaviour, design and construction of steel structures. The papers to be presented at the conference cover a wide spectrum of topics and were contributed from over 15 countries around the world. They report the current state-of-the art and point to future directions of structural steel research.


Construction - Craft to Industry

Construction - Craft to Industry

Author: Gyula Sebestyen

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1135817979

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This book provides a unique and comprehensive survey of changes and trends in the construction industry focusing on the post-war years and emphasizing their contemporary and future relevance.


Handbook of Structural Engineering

Handbook of Structural Engineering

Author: W.F. Chen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-02-28

Total Pages: 1765

ISBN-13: 1420039938

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Continuing the best-selling tradition of the Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering, encapsulating the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of the field. The contributors cover traditional and innovative approaches to analysis, design, and rehabilitation. New topics include: fundamental theories of structural dynamics; advanced analysis; wind- and earthquake-resistant design; design of prestressed structures; high-performance steel, concrete, and fiber-reinforced polymers; semirigid frame structures; structural bracing; and structural design for fire safety.


Steel Designers' Manual

Steel Designers' Manual

Author: Buick Davison

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 1370

ISBN-13: 1405148187

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This classic manual on structural steel design provides a major source of reference for structural engineers and fabricators working with the leading construction material. Based fully on the concepts of limit state design, the manual has been revised to take account of the 2000 revisions to BS 5950. It also looks at new developments in structural steel, environmental issues and outlines the main requirements of the Eurocode on structural steel.