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An Anthology Of Structural Morphology
Author | : Rene Motro |
Publisher | : World Scientific |
Total Pages | : 211 |
Release | : 2009-10-15 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9814469173 |
The structural morphology working group of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, founded in 1991, has helped to launch several international seminars, newsletters and specific sessions of international conferences devoted to structural morphology. This book contains papers that have been selected either for their fundamental contribution to structural morphology or for their actual pertinence in the field. Polyhedral geometry, double-curved surfaces, biological structures, foldable systems, form-finding techniques, and free form design are some of the topics included in the contents of this book.The work presented in this book is the result of more than 15 years of study by researchers, engineers, mathematicians, and architects, who thought that conceptual design would benefit from the association of separate fields (geometry, biology, and mechanics) in a holistic process. Every aspect of structural morphology is illustrated by one or more chapters of the book. As far as we know, there are few books — perhaps none — that gather all aspects of structural morphology, even if, for instance, there are many books on the geometry of polyhedra. Furthermore, readers will have access to a large list of selected references, which will open the scope of their bibliography.
Structures and Architecture
Author | : Paulo J. Cruz |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 2314 |
Release | : 2013-06-27 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 1482224615 |
Although the disciplines of architecture and structural engineering have both experienced their own historical development, their interaction has resulted in many fascinating and delightful structures. To take this interaction to a higher level, there is a need to stimulate the inventive and creative design of architectural structures and to persua
Exercises and Solutions in Statistical Theory
Author | : Lawrence L. Kupper |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 2318 |
Release | : 2013-06-24 |
Genre | : Mathematics |
ISBN | : 0415661951 |
Exercises and Solutions in Statistical Theory helps students and scientists obtain an in-depth understanding of statistical theory by working on and reviewing solutions to interesting and challenging exercises of practical importance. Unlike similar books, this text incorporates many exercises that apply to real-world settings and provides much more thorough solutions. The exercises and selected detailed solutions cover from basic probability theory through to the theory of statistical inference. Many of the exercises deal with important, real-life scenarios in areas such as medicine, epidemiology, actuarial science, social science, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental health, and sports. Several exercises illustrate the utility of study design strategies, sampling from finite populations, maximum likelihood, asymptotic theory, latent class analysis, conditional inference, regression analysis, generalized linear models, Bayesian analysis, and other statistical topics. The book also contains references to published books and articles that offer more information about the statistical concepts. Designed as a supplement for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, this text is a valuable source of classroom examples, homework problems, and examination questions. It is also useful for scientists interested in enhancing or refreshing their theoretical statistical skills. The book improves readers’ comprehension of the principles of statistical theory and helps them see how the principles can be used in practice. By mastering the theoretical statistical strategies necessary to solve the exercises, readers will be prepared to successfully study even higher-level statistical theory.
Advances in Steel Structures
Author | : S.L. Chan |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 633 |
Release | : 2002-11-15 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0080526810 |
These two volumes of proceedings contain nine invited keynote papers and 130 contributed papers presented at the Third International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS '02) held on 9-11 December 2002 in Hong Kong, China. The conference is a sequel to the First and the Second International Conferences on Advances in Steel Structures held in Hong Kong in December 1996 and 1999. The conference provides a forum for discussion and dissemination by researchers and designers of recent advances in the analysis, behaviour, design and construction of steel structures. Papers were contributed from over 18 countries around the world. They report current state-of-the art and point to future directions of structural steel research, covering a wide spectrum of topics including: beams and columns; connections; scaffolds and slender structures; cold-formed steel; composite construction; plates; shells; bridges; dynamics; impact mechanics; effects of welding; fatigue and fracture; fire performance; and analysis and design.
Space Structures 5
Author | : G. A. R. Parke |
Publisher | : Thomas Telford |
Total Pages | : 924 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9780727731739 |
These Proceedings are based on the Fifth International Conference on Space Structures, organised by the University of Surrey. Produced as a 2-volume set, they contain original and innovative information on space structures from leading engineers and architects from around the world.
Heinz Isler
Author | : John Chilton |
Publisher | : Thomas Telford |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 9780727728784 |
This title looks at the work of Heinz Isler. Working for over 40 years with free form shell structures, primarily constructed from reinforced concrete, Isler has built well over 1000 shells. His work contributes to contemporary architecture by its inspirational qualities.
Performance-Based Optimization of Structures
Author | : Qing Quan Liang |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 281 |
Release | : 2005-02-25 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 020333471X |
Performance-Based Optimization of Structures introduces a method to bridge the gap between structural optimization theory and its practical application to structural engineering. The Performance-Based Optimization (PBO) method combines modern structural optimisation theory with performance based design concepts to produce a powerful technique for use in structural design. This book provides the latest PBO techniques for achieving optimal topologies and shapes of continuum structures with stress, displacement and mean compliance constraints. The emphasis is strongly placed on practical applications of automated PBO techniques to the strut-and-tie modelling of structural concrete, which includes reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Basic concepts underlying the development of strut-and-lie models, design optimization procedure, and detailing of structural concrete are described in detail. Alternative approaches to topology optimization are also introduced. The book contains numerous practical design examples illustrating the nature of the load transfer mechanism of structures.
Proceedings of the First International Conference on Steel & Composite Structures
Author | : Chang-Koon Choi |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 936 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Building, Iron and steel |
ISBN | : |
Elastic Beams and Frames
Author | : J D Renton |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 423 |
Release | : 2002-03-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0857099620 |
The book approaches the basic theory of structures from a different perspective from standard pedagogy. There is consideration of work and energy concepts as fundamental and the equations of statics derived from them. Likewise, these concepts, together with that of the characteristic response, are used in the derivation of beam theory. Plane sections remaining plane is then seen as a particular result for isotropic, homogeneous, prismatic beams. The general theory may still be used where none of these conditions holds, and can even be applied to trusses. It also corrects errors in the theory of beam shear. Special topics discussed include non-uniform torsion, the exact analysis of shear, anisotropy, advanced energy methods, optimum structures, and regular frames. Software provided in the book includes seven general purpose programs for analysis of plane, space frames with rigid or pinned joints, and uses the augmented Gaussian elimination process and dynamic storage techniques. - Approaches the basic theory of elastic beams and frames from a different perspective from standard pedagogy - Provides an introduction to more advanced ideas on the theory of structures and contains much additional material - Includes consideration of work and energy concepts as fundamental and the equations of statistics derived from them