Exact Solutions for Buckling of Structural Members

Exact Solutions for Buckling of Structural Members
Author: C.M. Wang
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2004-07-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203483537

The study of buckling loads, which often hinges on numerical methods, is key in designing structural elements. But the need for analytical solutions in addition to numerical methods is what drove the creation of Exact Solutions for Buckling of Structural Members. It allows readers to assess the reliability and accuracy of solutions obtained by nume

Engineering and Design

Engineering and Design
Author: Us Army Corps Of Engineers
Publisher: Military Bookshop
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1995-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781780397603

This manual provides guidance on evaluating the condition of the concrete in a structure, relating the condition of the concrete to the underlying cause or causes of that condition, selecting an appropriate repair material and method for any deficiency found, and using the selected materials and methods to repair or rehabilitate the structure. Guidance is also included on maintenance of concrete and on preparation of concrete investigation reports for repair and rehabilitation projects. Considerations for certain specialized types of rehabilitation projects are also given.

Structural Design for Physical Security

Structural Design for Physical Security
Author: Task Committee on Structural Design for Physical Security
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784474747

Prepared by the Task Committee on Structural Design for Physical Security of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE. This report provides guidance to structural engineers in the design of civil structures to resist the effects of terrorist bombings. As dramatized by the bombings of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City, civil engineers today need guidance on designing structures to resist hostile acts. The U.S. military services and foreign embassy facilities developed requirements for their unique needs, but these the documents are restricted. Thus, no widely available document exists to provide engineers with the technical data necessary to design civil structures for enhanced physical security. The unrestricted government information included in this report is assembled collectively for the first time and rephrased for application to civilian facilities. Topics include: determination of the threat, methods by which structural loadings are derived for the determined threat, the behavior and selection of structural systems, the design of structural components, the design of security doors, the design of utility openings, and the retrofitting of existing structures. This report transfers this technology to the civil sector and provides complete methods, guidance, and references for structural engineers challenged with a physical security problem.

Steel and Steel Products. Location and Preparation of Samples and Test Pieces for Mechanical Testing

Steel and Steel Products. Location and Preparation of Samples and Test Pieces for Mechanical Testing
Author: British Standards Institute Staff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 26
Release: 1997-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780580278716

Steels, Samples, Test specimens, Specimen preparation, Mechanical testing, Impact testing, Tensile testing, Bars (materials), Hexagonal shape, Rectangular shape, Tubular shape, Hollow sections, Metal sections, Pipes, Sheet materials, Flattening tests, Drift expanding tests, Bend testing

Design of Blast-resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities

Design of Blast-resistant Buildings in Petrochemical Facilities
Author: Society of Civil Engineers. Task Committee on Blast Resistant Design
Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2010
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780784410882

This updated edition provides general guidelines for the structural design of blast-resistant petrochemical facilities. Information is provided for U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, design objectives, siting considerations, and load determination, and references cite sources of detailed information. Detailed coverage is provided for types of construction, dynamic material strengths, allowable response criteria, analysis methods, and design procedures. Typical details and ancillary considerations, such as doors and windows, are also included. A how-to discussion on the upgrade of existing buildings is provided for older facilities which may not meet current needs. Three example calculations are included to illustrate design procedures.

Composite Construction Design for Buildings

Composite Construction Design for Buildings
Author: Ivan Miroslav Viest
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Buildings
ISBN: 9780070674578

Produced by 24 experts in the field and based on the latest LRFD codes and strength design procedures, this is the only reference on composite construction for buildings that examines all three of these critical developments. An essential guide for design engineers and students of structural engineering, it thoroughly surveys the current thinking in the field. And it helps the structural engineer become familiar with the latest design principles and methods, and their application in structural framing for all types of steel-framed buildings. The text's narrative is enhanced by nearly 200 figures and is supported by over 450 references (listed in Chapter 7), a historical review of composite construction, and 18 informative building case histories. The design of composite elements is illustrated with numerous step-by-step examples.