Shaking the Fundamentals

Shaking the Fundamentals
Author: Jan van Lin
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004333479

The issue central to this study can be considered one of the most pressing facing the World Council of Churches today and in the decades to come, and is much greater than that which confronted the International Mission Council in the years 1910 to1938. The question answered in this study is: what significance can the theology of religions, as it developed between 1910 (Edinburgh) and 1938 (Tambaram), have for present-day endeavours to develop a more common understanding and vision within the ecumenical movement as regards the theological problem of religious plurality? This significance becomes clear in the conclusions and suggestions in the final chapter. One of these conclusions is that classic Trinitarian theology and Pneumatology will be incapable of drawing the theology of religions out of the present impasse as long as traditional Christological models continue to exist within them. A commemoration of the Edinburgh meeting will undoubtedly be organized in 2010; and in view of this commemoration Dr van Lin suggests considering the possibility of starting a process of reflection on the World Council of Churches' theology of religions, similar to those on Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry, and Towards the Common Expression of the Apostolic Faith Today. Given the fact that the study of religious plurality shakes the ecumenical movement to its foundations, within the foreseeable futures serious thought has to be given to placing the study of the theology of religions on the agenda of Faith and Order within the World Council of Churches.

Aging, Shaking, and Cracking of Infrastructures

Aging, Shaking, and Cracking of Infrastructures
Author: Victor E. Saouma
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1153
Release: 2021-04-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030574342

This self-contained book focuses on the safety assessment of existing structures subjected to multi-hazard scenarios through advanced numerical methods. Whereas the focus is on concrete dams and nuclear containment structures, the presented methodologies can also be applied to other large-scale ones. The authors explains how aging and shaking ultimately lead to cracking, and how these complexities are compounded by their random nature. Nonlinear (static and transient) finite element analysis is hence integrated with both earthquake engineering and probabilistic methods to ultimately derive capacity or fragility curves through a rigorous safety assessment. Expanding its focus beyond design aspects or the state of the practice (i.e., codes), this book is composed of seven sections: Fundamentals: theoretical coverage of solid mechnics, plasticity, fracture mechanics, creep, seismology, dynamic analysis, probability and statistics Damage: that can affect concrete structures, such as cracking of concrete, AAR, chloride ingress, and rebar corrosion, Finite Element: formulation for both linear and nonlinear analysis including stress, heat and fracture mechanics, Engineering Models: for soil/fluid-structure interaction, uncertainty quantification, probablilistic and random finite element analysis, machine learning, performance based earthquake engineering, ground motion intensity measures, seismic hazard analysis, capacity/fragility functions and damage indeces, Applications to dams through potential failure mode analyses, risk-informed decision making, deterministic and probabilistic examples, Applications to nuclear structures through modeling issues, aging management programs, critical review of some analyses, Other applications and case studies: massive RC structures and bridges, detailed assessment of a nuclear containment structure evaluation for license renewal. This book should inspire students, professionals and most importantly regulators to rigorously apply the most up to date scientific methods in the safety assessment of large concrete structures.

Fundamentals of Vibration Analysis

Fundamentals of Vibration Analysis
Author: Nils O. Myklestad
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2018-05-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0486830454

This concise textbook discusses vibration problems in engineering, dealing with systems of one and more than one degrees of freedom. A substantial section of Answers to Problems is included. 1956 edition.

Shaking Heaven and Earth

Shaking Heaven and Earth
Author: Walter Brueggemann
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664227777

This book shares the results of a symposium held to honor the work of Walter Brueggemann and Charles Cousar at Columbia Theological Seminary on the occasion of their retirement. Each author and each chapter of the book simultaneously engages the Bible, the church and the world--a three-part engagement that was fundamental to the acclaimed careers of Brueggemann and Cousar.

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Structural Analysis Fundamentals

Structural Analysis Fundamentals
Author: Ramez Gayed
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2021-09-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1000432548

Structural Analysis Fundamentals presents fundamental procedures of structural analysis necessary for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and structural design practice. It applies linear analysis of structures of all types, including beams, plane and space trusses, plane and space frames, plane and eccentric grids, plates and shells, and assemblage of finite elements. It also treats plastic and time-dependent responses of structures to static loading, as well as dynamic analysis of structures and their responses to earthquakes. Geometric nonlinearity in analysis of cable nets and membranes are examined. This is an ideal text for basic and advanced material for use in undergraduate and higher courses. A companion set of computer programs assist in a thorough understanding and application of analysis procedures. The authors provide a special program for each structural system and procedure. Unlike commercial software, the user can apply any program of the set without a manual or training period. Students, lecturers, and engineers internationally employ the procedures presented in this text and its companion website. Ramez Gayed is a civil engineering consultant and adjunct professor at the University of Calgary. He is an expert in the analysis and design of concrete and steel structures. Amin Ghali is professor emeritus at the University of Calgary, a consultant on major international structures, and the inventor of several reinforcing systems for concrete. He has authored over 300 papers, fifteen books and editions on structural analysis and design, and eight patents.

Cocktails & Mixed Drinks

Cocktails & Mixed Drinks
Author: Tania Dusy
Publisher: Silverback Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2006
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781596371026

Throwing an impromtu cocktail party? All you'll need is a small selection of spirits, some essential bar equipment, and fresh fruit and juices.

The Global Age

The Global Age
Author: Jayshree Pandya
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9400712596

Dr. Jayshree Pandya, founder of Risk Group LLC (http://www.riskgroupllc.com), is ahead of the curve in addressing the changing global fundamentals of the emerging Global Age. Global Age, and its changing global fundamentals has brought complex, chaotic, and turbulent times for every nation—where failures at all levels have come to become self-evident, repetitive, destructive, and potentially hopeless in nature and uncertainty. Nations are caught off guard. From what is visible across nations today, the promise of progress and prosperity for all nations does not seem to have materialized in a Global Age. Instead of progress and prosperity, what is visible today is crisis and catastrophe that is overpowering and overwhelming the capability of most nations to meet their promise of progress and prosperity. Nations are in crisis. This introductory book Global Age: NGIOA @ Risk addresses the global shifts and the changing global fundamentals of Global Age, to lay out much needed foundation of an integrated NGIOA risk governance framework for the coming tomorrow. This book will make a convincing case for the far-reaching need and understanding of global risk concepts, global risk fundamentals, and risk centric integrated NGIOA governance. The integrated NGIOA risk governance approach proposed and discussed in this initiative is rational, practical, and feasible. It will help create a dynamic, vibrant, and sustainable NGIOA economy of a Global Age. This initiative is a first step towards that.

Fundamental Concepts of Earthquake Engineering

Fundamental Concepts of Earthquake Engineering
Author: Roberto Villaverde
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 976
Release: 2009-01-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1439883114

While successfully preventing earthquakes may still be beyond the capacity of modern engineering, the ability to mitigate damages with strong structural designs and other mitigation measures are well within the purview of science. Fundamental Concepts of Earthquake Engineering presents the concepts, procedures, and code provisions that are currentl

Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)

Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE)
Author: David Berceli
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-05-03
Genre: Post-traumatic stress disorder
ISBN: 9781419607547

This book explains many aspects of the trauma recovery process in uncomplicated language and uses basic concepts for the non-professional. It includes the ground-breaking, Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE). These exercises elicit mild psychogenic tremors that release deep chronic tension in the body and assist the individual in the trauma healing process.