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Saturday, March 02, 2024 , ,
Kameron Hussain; Frahaan Hussain ... 220 pages - Publisher: Independently Published; (January, 2024) - Language: English.

Dive into the world of MATLAB with "Mastering MATLAB: A Comprehensive Journey Through Coding and Analysis," a definitive guide designed for both beginners and experienced users. This book serves as an invaluable resource for engineers, scientists, and anyone interested in harnessing the power of MATLAB for numerical computation, data analysis, and algorithm development. Starting with the basics, the book introduces you to the MATLAB environment, guiding you through its user-friendly interface and powerful tools. You'll learn to write clean, efficient MATLAB code, with a focus on understanding syntax, functions, and the extensive libraries available. Each chapter builds upon the last, ensuring a gradual and solid grasp of concepts.

"Mastering MATLAB" is more than just a programming guide; it's a practical handbook for real-world applications. Delve into chapters dedicated to data visualization, matrix manipulations, and statistical analysis, all crucial for data-driven projects. You'll encounter detailed examples and exercises that demonstrate how MATLAB can solve complex problems in engineering, science, and mathematics. For advanced readers, the book delves into sophisticated topics such as GUI development, machine learning applications, and integrating MATLAB with other programming languages. This section is particularly beneficial for professionals seeking to elevate their coding prowess and integrate MATLAB into their workflow for more efficient problem-solving and research.

Every concept is explained in-depth, accompanied by illustrative examples, making complex ideas accessible. Whether you're a student needing a comprehensive academic resource, a professional aiming to enhance your technical skillset, or a hobbyist eager to explore computational mathematics, "Mastering MATLAB" is your go-to guide. Embrace the journey of mastering MATLAB and unlock a world of possibilities in coding and analysis.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 , , , ,
Finley A. Charney ... 272 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); (March, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784413525 - ISBN-13: 978-0784413524.

Seismic Loads: Guide to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-05 provides authoritative explanations of the seismic provisions offered in Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-05. With clear, concise language, Seismic Loads illustrates key concepts and guides structural engineers in applying the most current thinking in this rapidly changing discipline to the design of new structures. The book offers more than 20 detailed examples that analyse specific provisions of the standard and demonstrate the application of the provision in evaluating the seismic loading requirements for building structures. The examples guide structural engineers through the process of assessing conditions such as: identifying occupancy, importance, and seismic design categories, selecting a structural system, and analysing the seismic requirements. Topics include building irregularities, structural analysis, system forces, and load factors, as well as drift and P-delta effects. Seismic Loads includes a frequently asked questions section and three appendixes with supplementary material. This book is an essential supplement to Standard ASCE/SEI 7-05 for all engineers, architects, and construction professionals who work on projects in seismically active locations.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2020 , ,
R. Frank, C. Bauduin, R. Driscoll, M. Kavvadas ... 216 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford, Ltd.; (November, 2004) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0727731548 - ISBN-13: 978-0727731548.

Designers' Guide to EN 1997-1 presents a detailed guide to the new Geotechnical Design Eurocode.As such it gives an invaluable insight into a code that, for the first time, provides a comprehensive design philosophy that is not only applicable to all forms of geotechnical problems but also shares a common philosophy with the design methodology for structures of all the commonly encountered construction materials.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019 , , ,
Chartered Institute of Building ... 360 pages - Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 5th edition (September, 2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118378083 - ISBN-13: 978-1118378083.

The first edition of the Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development, published in 1992, was groundbreaking in many ways. Now in its fifth edition, prepared by a multi-institute task force coordinated by the CIOB and including representatives from RICS, RIBA, ICE, APM and CIC, it continues to be the authoritative guide and reference to the principles and practice of project management in construction and development. Good project management in construction relies on balancing the key constraints of time, quality and cost in the context of building functionality and the requirements for sustainability within the built environment. Thoroughly updated and restructured to reflect the challenges that the industry faces today, this edition continues to drive forward the practice of construction project management. The principles of strategic planning, detailed programming and monitoring, resource allocation and effective risk management, widely used on projects of all sizes and complexity, are all fully covered. The integration of Building Information Modelling at each stage of the project life is a feature of this edition. In addition, the impact of trends and developments such as the internationalisation of construction projects and the drive for sustainability are discussed in context. The Code of Practice will be of particular value to clients, project management professionals and students of construction, as well as to the wider construction and development industries. Much of the information will also be relevant to project management professionals operating in other commercial spheres.
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Tuesday, November 05, 2019 , , ,
Raymond Ian Gilbert, Neil C. Mickleborough, Gianluca Ranzi ... 715 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (September, 2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1466572698 - ISBN-13: 978-1466572690.

The design of structures in general, and prestressed concrete structures in particular, requires considerably more information than is contained in building codes. A sound understanding of structural behaviour at all stages of loading is essential. This textbook presents a detailed description and explanation of the behaviour of prestressed concrete members and structures, both at service loads and at ultimate loads, and in doing so, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to structural design. Much of the text is based on first principles and relies only on the principles of mechanics and the properties of concrete and steel, with numerous worked examples. However, where the design requirements are code specific, this book refers to the provisions of the Australian Standard for Concrete Structures (AS3600-2009) and, where possible, the notation is the same as in AS3600-2009. A parallel volume is written to Eurocode 2, the European Standard for the Design of Concrete Structures. The text runs from an introduction to the fundamentals to in-depth treatments of more advanced topics in modern prestressed concrete structures. It suits senior undergraduate and graduate students, and also practising engineers who want a comprehensive guide to the design of prestressed concrete structures. It retains the clear and concise explanations and the easy-to-read style of the first edition, but the content has been extensively reorganised and considerably expanded and updated. New chapters cover design procedures, actions, and loads; prestressing systems and construction requirements; and connections and detailing. The topic of serviceability is developed extensively throughout.
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Saturday, October 05, 2019 , , , ,
M. Hesham El Naggar, Ayman Shama ... 446 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (May, 2008) - Language: English ...

Purpose and Background: Soil dynamics is the branch of soil mechanics which deals with the behavior of soil and foundations under dynamic loads. Operation of rotary machines or hammers, and earthquake ground motions constitute a class of dynamic loads that usually challenge engineers in their design of different kinds of foundations. The main goal of this seminar is to provide a better understanding to practicing engineers and architects of the design and evaluation of foundations under this class of dynamic loads. Topics to be discussed include: Basic Principles of Soil Dynamics: Fundamental distinctions between static and dynamic problems; basic notions of soil dynamics; the nature of different types of dynamic loads; the significance of soil-structure interaction; dynamic soil properties. Dynamic Properties of Shallow and Pile Foundations: Impedance functions of foundations and pile groups; definition of stiffness, and damping, for circular shallow foundations and piles; non-circular shallow foundations; mathematical models for pile analysis. Rotating Machine and Hammer Foundations: Harmonic excitations due to rotary machines; response of rigid foundations in 1DOF; evaluation of the effects of vibration; coupled response of rigid foundations in two degrees of freedom; types of hammers and hammer foundations; design criteria; mathematical models; impact forces and impact eccentricity. Vibration Damage and Remedial Measures for Machine Foundations: Damage and disturbance; problem assessment and evaluation; remedial principles; examples from different industries; sources of error. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Fundamentals: Sources of seismic hazard; introduction to seismic waves; ground motion characterization and response spectra; evaluation of soil dynamic properties; site response analysis. Design of Foundations for Seismic Loads: Dynamic bearing capacity of shallow foundations; dynamic response analysis of shallow foundations; conventional methods of analysis of piles under seismic loads; seismic analysis of deep caissons; seismic design of retaining walls; solved examples from industry. Computer applications using DYNA-5: Types of foundations; types of soil models; types of loads; types of analysis and output; practical applications using DYNA-5.
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Friday, September 13, 2019 , , , ,
Mark H. Holmes ... 497 pages - Publisher: Springer; (May, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 331930254X - ISBN-13: 978-3319302546

This textbook provides and introduction to numerical computing and its applications in science and engineering. The topics covered include those usually found in an introductory course, as well as those that arise in data analysis. This includes optimization and regression based methods using a singular value decomposition. The emphasis is on problem solving, and there are numerous exercises throughout the text concerning applications in engineering and science. The essential role of the mathematical theory underlying the methods is also considered, both for understanding how the method works, as well as how the error in the computation depends on the method being used. The MATLAB codes used to produce most of the figures and data tables in the text are available on the author’s website and SpringerLink.
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Wednesday, September 04, 2019 , , ,
Bill Mosley, J. H. Bungey, Ray Hulse ... 464 pages - Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 7th edition (April, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0230302858 - ISBN-13: 978-0230302853

The best-selling Reinforced Concrete Design provides a straightforward and practical introduction to the principles and methods used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. The book contains many worked examples to illustrate the various aspects of design that are presented in the text. The seventh edition of the text has been fully revised and updated to reflect the interpretation and use of Eurocode 2 since its introduction. Students and practitioners, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world where Eurocode 2 has been adopted, will find it a concise guide both to the basic theory and to appropriate design procedures. Design charts, tables and formulae are included as design aids and, for ease of reference, an appendix contains a summary of important design information. Features of the seventh edition are: * Completely revised to reflect recent experience of the usage of Eurocode 2 since its introduction in 2004 and its adoption in the UK as a design standard in 2010 * Further examples of the theory put into practice * A new chapter on water retaining structures in accordance with Eurocode 2, Part 3 * New sections on, for example, design processes including conceptual design, deep beams and an expanded treatment of designing for fire resistance.
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Saturday, August 31, 2019 , , , ,
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) ... 436 pages - Publisher: AASHTO; (2015) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1560516283 - ISBN-13: 978-1560516286

The first edition of the LRFD Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals incorporates and builds upon the design specifications found in the Sixth Edition of Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals, which it supersedes. The specification includes current research on LRFD calibration, loads, and resistances plus relevant specifications from other AASHTO documents. Completely new sections on Fabrication, Construction, Inspection, and Asset Management based upon best practices have also been added.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 , ,
ACI 318 Comitte ... 503 pages - Publisher: American Concrete Institute; 1st edition (2011) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 087031744X - ISBN-13: 978-0870317446 

The "Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete" ("Code") covers the materials, design, and construction of structural concrete used in buildings and where applicable in nonbuilding Structures. The Code also covers the strength evaluation of existing concrete structures. Among the subjects covered are: contract documents; inspection; materials; durability requirements; concrete quality, mixing, and placing; formwork; embedded pipes; construction joints; reinforcement details; analysis and design; strength and serviceability; flexural and axial loads; shear and torsion; development and splices of reinforcement; slab systems; walls; footings; precast concrete; composite flexural members; prestressed concrete; shells and folded plate members; strength evaluation of existing structures; provisions for seismic design; structural plain concrete; strut-and- tie modeling in Appendix A; alternative design provisions in Appendix B; alternative load and strength reduction factors in Appendix C; and anchoring to concrete in Appendix D.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019 , , , ,
AASHTO ... 1308 pages - Publisher: AASHTO; 6th edition (2012) ... Languge: English - ASIN: B007HA6Z28 by Amazon

The provisions of these Specifications are intended for the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation bridges and is mandated by FHWA for use on all bridges using federal funding. These Specifications employ the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology using factors developing from current statistical knowledge of loads and structural performance. Seismic design shall be in accordance with either the provisions in these Specifications or those given in the AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. Construction specifications consistent with these design specifications are the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. Unless otherwise specified, the Materials Specifications referenced herein are the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing. A new chapter on sound barriers includes the material formerly contained in the AASHTO Guide Specifications for Structural Design of Sound Barriers. Mechanical, electrical, and special vehicular and pedestrian safety aspects of movable bridges are not included in this specification.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019 , , ,
Finley A. Charney ... 246 pages - Publisher: ASCE Press (May, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784410763 - ISBN-13: 978-0784410769 ...

Seismic Loads: Guide to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-05 provides authoritative explanations of the seismic provisions offered in Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-05. With clear, concise language Seismic Loads illustrates the key concepts and guides structural engineers in applying the most current thinking in this rapidly changing discipline into the design of new structures. The book offers more than 20 detailed examples that analyze specific provisions of the standard and demonstrate the application of the provision in evaluating the seismic loading requirements for building structures. The examples guide structural engineers through the process of assessing conditions such as: identifying occupancy, importance, and seismic design categories, selecting a structural system, and analyzing the seismic requirements. Topics include building irregularities, structural analysis, system forces, and load factors, as well as drift and P-delta effects. Seismic Loads includes a frequently asked questions section and three appendixes with supplementary material.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019 , ,
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ... 618 pages - Publisher: ASCE; 3rd edition (October, 2013) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 078441291X - ISBN-13: 978-0784412916 ...

Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-10, provides requirements for general structural design and includes means for determining dead, live, soil, flood, snow, rain, atmospheric ice, earthquake, and wind loads, as well as their combinations, which are suitable for inclusion in building codes and other documents. This Standard, a revision of ASCE/SEI 7-05, offers a complete update and reorganization of the wind load provisions, expanding them from one chapter into six. The Standard contains new ultimate event wind maps with corresponding reductions in load factors, so that the loads are not affected, and updates the seismic loads with new risk-targeted seismic maps. The snow, live, and atmospheric icing provisions are updated as well. In addition, the Standard includes a detailed Commentary with explanatory and supplementary information designed to assist building code committees and regulatory authorities. The third printing of Standard ASCE/SEI 7-10 incorporates errata and includes Supplement 1. In addition, the seismic commentary has been expanded and completely revised. Standard ASCE/SEI 7 is an integral part of building codes in the United States. Many of the load provisions are substantially adopted by reference in the International Building Code and the NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code. Structural engineers, architects, and those engaged in preparing and administering local building codes will find the structural load requirements essential to their practice. Note: Purchasers of the first and second printings of this Standard 7-10 can download the errata and Supplement 1. The expanded seismic commentary can be downloaded from the ASCE Library (free with registration).
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Monday, August 13, 2018 , ,
Andrew Bond, Andrew Harris ... 616 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 1st edition ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415409489 - ISBN-13: 978-0415409483 ...

Decoding Eurocode 7 provides a detailed examination of Eurocode 7 Parts 1 and 2 and an overview of the associated European and International standards. The detail of the code is set out in summary tables and diagrams, with extensive. Fully annotated worked examples demonstrate how to apply it to real designs. Flow diagrams explain how reliability is introduced into design and mind maps gather related information into a coherent framework. Written by authors who specialise in lecturing on the subject, Decoding Eurocode 7 explains the key principles and application rules of Eurocode 7 in a logical and simple manner. Invaluable for practitioners, as well as for high-level students and researchers working in.
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Thursday, June 07, 2018 , , ,
540 pages - Publisher: American Welding Society; 2nd edition (January 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0871717727 - ISBN-13: 978-0871717726 ...

This code covers the welding requirements for any type of welded structure made from the commonly used carbon and low-alloy constructional steels. Clauses 1 through 8 constitute a body of rules for the regulation of welding in steel construction. There are eight normative and twelve informative annexes in this code. A Commentary of the code is included with the document.
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Wednesday, November 01, 2017 , , , , ,
Michael O'Rourke ... 175 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (August, 2017) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784414564 - ISBN-13: 978-0784414569 ...

Snow Loads provides a detailed, authoritative description of the snow load provisions of Standard ASCE/SEI 7-16. With clear, concise language, Michael O'Rourke explains the theory and research that underpin the provisions and shows how to apply them to the design of new and existing structures that could collect falling or drifting snow. Design examples of flat roof loads, sloped roof loads, partial loads, and all types of conventional drift loading are included.
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Saturday, October 28, 2017 , , , , ,
Rao V. Dukkipati ... 680 pages - Publisher: Anshan Publishers; (October, 2010) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1904798675 - ISBN-13: 978-1848290433

This book presents an introduction to MATLAB and its applications in engineering problem solving. It is designed as an introductory course in MATLAB for engineers. The classical methods of electrical circuits,control systems, numerical methods, optimization, direct numerical integration methods, engineering mechanics and mechanical vibrations are covered using MATLAB software. The numerous worked examples and unsolved exercise problems are intended to provide the reader with an awareness of the general applicability to electrical circuits, control systems, numerical methods, optimization, direct numerical integration methods, engineering mechanics and mechanical vibrations using MATLAB. Contents: MATLAB Basics - Electrical Circuits - Control Systems - Numerical Methods - Optimization - Direct Numerical Integration Methods - Engineering Mechanics - Mechanical Vibration.
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Thursday, June 01, 2017 , , ,
Ronald L. Geren ... 464 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (March, 2016) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1118920759 - ISBN-13: 978-1118920756 ... 

No other resource—not even the building code—presents the exact code information you need, when you need it at design stage: The International Building Code (IBC) is a model building code developed by the International Code Council (ICC). The IBC and its complementary codes provide design and construction professionals with a complete set of comprehensive, coordinated building safety and fire prevention regulations in order to safeguard the public health and general welfare of the occupants of new and existing buildings and structures. Adopted throughout most of the United States and its territories, it is referenced by federal agencies, such as the General Services Administration, National Park Service, Department of State, U.S. Forest Service, and the Department of Defense. For architects and other design and construction professionals, it is particularly important that they understand how to apply the IBC and how code officials view buildings, so that they integrate code-required provisions in the earliest design stages of any project. Applying the IBC, as well as its companion codes, to building design is a process that is uniquely different to that of applying the building code during a planning review. Whereas other guide books explain the IBC in sequential order, from cover to cover, chapter by chapter, and section by section, Applying the Building Code explains the requirements of the IBC as they would apply during the common phases of design: from schematic design through to the preparation of construction documents. This effectively highlights applicable requirements of the building code at the appropriate stage of design based on available information.

The book provides a 28-step process that is organized according to the three phases of architectural design: schematic design, design development, and construction documents - Each step explains the application of the IBC, as well as other codes and standards referenced by the IBC (i.e. International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and ANSI A117.1) based on available project information - Illustrations and examples are provided throughout that explain the code fundamentals associated with each step - A single example project is used throughout the step-by-step process to illustrate how each step is applied and builds upon code and project information obtained through previous steps - Guidance is also provided on the International Existing Building Code and how the step-by-step process is applied to projects involving existing buildings - The role of the building department and its staff in regard to plan reviews and code enforcement is discussed - A detailed code data information template is provided that can help organize code-related information for construction documents.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017 , , , , ,
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ... 
696 pages - Publisher: AASHTO; (2014) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 1560516178 - ISBN-13: 978-1560516170 ...

This broadly recognized national standard to design and construct bridges has been revised to be consistent with its companion, the recently updated AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. Among the revisions are improved testing and acceptance criteria, updated material references, and recommended guidelines for construction loads. Included in this electronic edition are the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Interim Revisions. Following each chapter the revisions are identified as well as linked throughout the entire book where available. See the "Interim Revisions 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 2015 and 2016" sections for a complete list of changes to each section.
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