Response of Structures Under Extreme Loading
Response of Structures Under Extreme Loading

Author: Venkatesh K.R. Kodur

Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 1014

ISBN-13: 1605952273

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Original research on performance of materials under a wide variety of blasts, impacts, severe loading and fireCritical information for protecting buildings and civil infrastructure against human attack, deterioration and natural disastersTest and design data for new types of concrete, steel and FRP materials This technical book is devoted to the empirical and theoretical analysis of how structures and the materials constituting them perform under the extreme conditions of explosions, fire, and impact. Each of the 119 fully refereed presentations is published here for the first time and was selected because of its original contribution to the science and engineering of how materials, bridges, buildings, tunnels and their components, such as beams and pre-stressed parts, respond to potentially destructive forces. Emphasis is placed on translating empirical data to design recommendations for strengthening structures, including strategies for fire and earthquake protection as well as blast mitigation. Technical details are provided on the development and behavior of new resistant materials, including reinforcements, especially for concrete, steel and their composites.

Special Topics in Structural Dynamics, Volume 6
Special Topics in Structural Dynamics, Volume 6

Author: Dario Di Miao

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 3319299107

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Special Topics in Structural Dynamics, Volume 6. Proceedings of the 34th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Dynamics of Multiphysical Systems: From Active Materials to Vibroacoustics, 2016, the sixth volume of ten from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Structural Dynamics, including papers on: • Analytical Methods • Biological Systems • Dynamic Systems • Dynamics of Multi-Physical Systems • Structural Control • Simulation

Smart Technologies for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, Vol 1
Smart Technologies for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, Vol 1

Author: Mohan Lal Kolhe

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-02-25

Total Pages: 973

ISBN-13: 9811668752

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This book contains select proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Technologies for Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Development (ICSTEESD 2020). The book is broadly divided into the themes of energy, environment, and sustainable development; and discusses the significance and solicitations of intelligent technologies in the domain of energy and environmental systems engineering. Topics covered in this book include sustainable energy systems including renewable technologies, energy efficiency, techno-economics of energy system and policies, integrated energy system planning, environmental management, energy efficient buildings and communities, sustainable transportation, smart manufacturing processes, etc. The book will be a valuable reference for young researchers, professionals, and policy makers working in the areas of energy, environment and sustainable development.

Shape Memory Alloy Engineering
Shape Memory Alloy Engineering

Author: Antonio Concilio

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-09-25

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 0080999212

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Shape Memory Alloy Engineering introduces materials, mechanical, and aerospace engineers to shape memory alloys (SMAs), providing a unique perspective that combines fundamental theory with new approaches to design and modeling of actual SMAs as compact and inexpensive actuators for use in aerospace and other applications. With this book readers will gain an understanding of the intrinsic properties of SMAs and their characteristic state diagrams, allowing them to design innovative compact actuation systems for applications from aerospace and aeronautics to ships, cars, and trucks. The book realistically discusses both the potential of these fascinating materials as well as their limitations in everyday life, and how to overcome some of those limitations in order to achieve proper design of useful SMA mechanisms. Discusses material characterization processes and results for a number of newer SMAs Incorporates numerical (FE) simulation and integration procedures into commercial codes (Msc/Nastran, Abaqus, and others) Provides detailed examples on design procedures and optimization of SMA-based actuation systems for real cases, from specs to verification lab tests on physical demonstrators One of the few SMA books to include design and set-up of demonstrator characterization tests and correlation with numerical models

Reinforced Concrete Structures
Reinforced Concrete Structures

Author: Robert Park

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1991-01-16

Total Pages: 794

ISBN-13: 9780471659174

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Sets out basic theory for the behavior of reinforced concrete structural elements and structures in considerable depth. Emphasizes behavior at the ultimate load, and, in particular, aspects of the seismic design of reinforced concrete structures. Based on American practice, but also examines European practice.

Pseudoelasticity of Shape Memory Alloys
Pseudoelasticity of Shape Memory Alloys

Author: Andrzej Ziolkowski

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2015-03-23

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 0128018011

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Pseudoelasticity of Shape Memory Alloys: Theory and Experimental Studies is devoted to the phenomenon of pseudoelasticity (superelasticity) exhibited by shape memory alloy materials. It provides extensive introductory content on the state-of-the-art in the field, including SMA materials development, definition of shape memory effects, and discussions on where shape memory behavior is found in various engineering application areas. The book features a survey of modeling approaches targeted at reliable prediction of SMA materials' behavior on different scales of observation, including atomistic, microscopic, mezoscopic, and macroscopic. Researchers and graduate students will find detailed information on the modern methodologies used in the process of building constitutive models of advanced materials exhibiting complex behavior. - Introduces the phenomenon of pseudoelasticity exhibited by shape memory alloy materials - Features a survey of modeling approaches targeted at reliable prediction of SMN materials' behavior on different scales of observation - Provides extensive coverage of the state-of-the-art in the field - Ideal reference for researchers and graduate students interested in the modern methodologies used in the process of building constitutive models of advanced materials

Shape Memory Alloys for Seismic Resilience
Shape Memory Alloys for Seismic Resilience

Author: Cheng Fang

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-05-25

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9811370400

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This book introduces readers to the fundamental properties and practical applications of shape memory alloys (SMAs) from the perspective of seismic engineering. It objectively discusses the superiority of this novel class of materials, which could potentially overcome the limitations of conventional seismic control technologies. The results, vividly presented in the form of tables and figures, are demonstrated with rigorous experimental verifications, supplemented by comprehensive numerical and analytical investigations. The book allows readers to gain an in-depth understanding of the working mechanisms of various SMA-based structural devices and members, including beam-to-column connections, dampers, and braces, while also providing them with a broader vision of next-generation, performance-based seismic design for novel adaptive structural systems. Helping to bridge the gap between material science and structural engineering, it also sheds light on the potential of commercializing SMA products in the construction industry. The cutting-edge research highlighted here provides technical incentives for design professionals, contractors, and building officials to use high-performance and smart materials in structural design, helping them stay at the forefront of construction technology.