Light-Weight Steel and Aluminium Structures
Light-Weight Steel and Aluminium Structures

Author: P. Mäkeläinen

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1999-06-02

Total Pages: 895

ISBN-13: 0080549438

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ICSAS '99 - The Fourth International Conference on Steel and Aluminium Structures was a sequel to ICSAS '87 held in Cardiff, UK, to ICSAS '91 held in Singapore and to ICSAS '95 held in Istanbul, Turkey. The objective of the conference was to provide a forum for the discussion of recent findings and developments in the design and construction of various types of steel and aluminium structures.The conference was concerned with the analysis, modelling and design of light-weight or slender structures in which the primary material is structural steel, stainless or aluminium. The structural analysis papers presented at the conference cover both static and dynamic behaviour, instability behaviour and long-term behaviour under hygrothermal effects. The results of the latest research and development of some new structural products were also presented at the conference. A total of 76 papers and 30 posters were presented at the conference by participants from 36 countries in all 6 continents.

Aluminium Structural Design
Aluminium Structural Design

Author: Frederico M. Mazzolani

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-05-04

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 3709127947

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The subject of the book is the design of aluminium alloys structures. The subject is treated from different points of view, like technology, theory, codification and applications. Aluminium alloys are successfully employed in the transportation industry; A parallel trend has been observed in the last decades in civil engineering structures, where aluminium alloys compete with steel (long-span roofing, bridges, hydraulic structures, offshore superstructures). This volume collects the lectures of out-standing international experts, who are all involved in the codification activity of Eurocode 9 on Aluminium Structural Design. It illustrates, with particular reference to the fields of transportation and civil engineering, the basic design principles from the material properties and the technological aspects of their application, to the evaluation of the resistance of the structural elements (member and plates) under static, dynamic and fatigue loading conditions.

Light Gauge Metal Structures Recent Advances
Light Gauge Metal Structures Recent Advances

Author: Jacques Rondal

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-08-08

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 321138023X

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The aim of this book is to review recent research and technical advances, including the progress in design codes, related to the engineering applications of light gauge metal sections made in carbon, high strength and stainless steel, as well as aluminium alloys. Included is a review of the new technologies for connections of light gauge metal members. Main advanced applications, for residential, non residential and industrial buildings and pallet rack systems are also covered. For the first time, this book takes into account all the metallic materials now used more and more for structural components. The book will be of great interest not only for researchers but also for design engineers faced to the use of new metallic materials in modern structural applications.

Aluminium Structural Analysis
Aluminium Structural Analysis

Author: P S Bulson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1992-02-05

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 0203974794

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The latest developments in the structural analysis of aluminium components are presented here giving background to design rules which enables designers to gain the confidence to follow progressive ideas, supported by accurate and perceptive structural analysis.

Materials, Design and Manufacturing for Lightweight Vehicles
Materials, Design and Manufacturing for Lightweight Vehicles

Author: P.K. Mallick

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2010-03-01

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 1845697820

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Research into the manufacture of lightweight automobiles is driven by the need to reduce fuel consumption to preserve dwindling hydrocarbon resources without compromising other attributes such as safety, performance, recyclability and cost. Materials, design and manufacturing for lightweight vehicles will make it easier for engineers to not only learn about the materials being considered for lightweight automobiles, but also to compare their characteristics and properties.Part one discusses materials for lightweight automotive structures with chapters on advanced steels for lightweight automotive structures, aluminium alloys, magnesium alloys for lightweight powertrains and automotive structures, thermoplastics and thermoplastic matrix composites and thermoset matrix composites for lightweight automotive structures. Part two reviews manufacturing and design of lightweight automotive structures covering topics such as manufacturing processes for light alloys, joining for lightweight vehicles, recycling and lifecycle issues and crashworthiness design for lightweight vehicles.With its distinguished editor and renowned team of contributors, Materials, design and manufacturing for lightweight vehicles is a standard reference for practicing engineers involved in the design and material selection for motor vehicle bodies and components as well as material scientists, environmental scientists, policy makers, car companies and automotive component manufacturers. - Provides a comprehensive analysis of the materials being used for the manufacture of lightweight vehicles whilst comparing characteristics and properties - Examines crashworthiness design issues for lightweight vehicles and further emphasises the development of lightweight vehicles without compromising safety considerations and performance - Explores the manufacturing process for light alloys including metal forming processes for automotive applications

Design of Metallic Cold-Formed Thin-Walled Members
Design of Metallic Cold-Formed Thin-Walled Members

Author: Aurelio Ghersi

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0203164512

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This design handbook, with a free windows-based computer programme on CD-ROM, allows the user to easily evaluate the strength of a cross-section and the buckling resistance of steel and aluminium members. Highlighting the theoretical basis of problems and the design approach necessary to overcome them, it comprehansively covers design to Eurocode 9, and AISI specifications. Design of Metallic Cold-formed Thin-walled Members is an essential handbook for structural engineers in the design office. The software programme enables quick, accurate calculations to be made, and can reduce design time considerably. It will also be of interest to academics and postgraduate students.

Thin-Walled Structures - Advances and Developments
Thin-Walled Structures - Advances and Developments

Author: J. Zaras

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2001-06-18

Total Pages: 779

ISBN-13: 008055170X

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This volume contains the papers presented at the Third International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures, Cracow, Poland on June 5-7, 2001. There has been a substantial growth in knowledge in the field of Thin-Walled Structures over the past few decades. Lightweight structures are in widespread use in the Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical, Automobile, Chemical and Offshore Engineering fields. The development of new processes, new methods of connections, new materials has gone hand-in-hand with the evolution of advanced analytical methods suitable for dealing with the increasing complexity of the design work involved in ensuring safety and confidence in the finished products.Of particular importance with regard to the analytical process is the growth in use of the finite element method. This method, about 40 years ago, was confined to rather specialist use, mainly in the aeronautical field, because of its requirements for substantial calculation capacity. The development over recent years of extremely powerful microcomputers has ensured that the application of the finite element method is now possible for problems in all fields of engineering, and a variety of finite element packages have been developed to enhance the ease of use and the availability of the method in the engineering design process.

Coupled Instabilities In Metal Structures 2000 (Cims 2000)
Coupled Instabilities In Metal Structures 2000 (Cims 2000)

Author: Dinar Camotim

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2000-08-21

Total Pages: 752

ISBN-13: 1783261552

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The subject of coupled instabilities is a fascinating field of research with a wide range of practical applications, particularly in the analysis and design of metal structures. Despite the excellent body of existing results concerning coupled instability structural behaviour, this situation has not yet been adequately translated into design rules or specifications. In fact, only to a small extent do modern design codes for metal structures take advantage of the significant progress made in the field.This book, which contains all the invited general reports and selected papers presented at the Third International Conference on “Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures” (CIMS '2000), should provide a meaningful contribution towards filling the gap between research and practice.

Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures

Author: Dinar Camotim

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 752

ISBN-13: 9781860942525

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The subject of coupled instabilities is a fascinating field of research with a wide range of practical applications, particularly in the analysis and design of metal structures. Despite the excellent body of existing results concerning coupled instability structural behaviour, this situation has not yet been adequately translated into design rules or specifications. In fact, only to a small extent do modern design codes for metal structures take advantage of the significant progress made in the field. This book, which contains all the invited general reports and selected papers presented at the Third International Conference on "Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures". (CIMS '2000), should provide a meaningful contribution towards filling the gap between research and practice.