Fuzzy Randomness: Uncertainty in Civil Engineering and Computational Mechanics

Nature has never attended a course in probability theory. This poignant philosophical statement underlines the fact that the phenomenon of uncertainty cannot be described by means of probability theory alone. Data and models encountered in the natural sciences and engineering are more or less characterized by uncertainty. With the inclusion of interval variables and random variables classical m…

Estimating Building Costs

This book presents the state-of-the-art principles, practices, and techniques related to estimating building costs in metric. It is primarily designed as a textbook for graduate and upper-division undergraduate students in civil engineering, architectural engineering, construction engineering and management, and related programs. Instructors should find the book very useful and suitable for…

Eco-efficient Materials for Mitigating Building Cooling Needs: Design, Proper…

It is becoming increasingly evident that human activities are the major cause of climate change and global warming. Human activities have caused major changes in our land, water, and atmosphere leading to permanent modifications to our environment such as removing major areas of forest land on Earth and increasing atmospheric greenhouse gases. As the threat of climate change becomes more p…

Earthquakes and Health Monitoring of Civil Structures

Damages due to catastrophic earthquakes are huge. Over a million and half people have been killed during the most catastrophic ten earthquakes that have occurred since 1900. Still, the number of victims and material damage due to earthquakes has permanently been growing although, according to statistics, the number of catastrophic earthquakes per annum is constant. For example, the Haiti ea…

A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying and Civil Engineering

This Dictionary aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date reference of construction, surveying, and civil engineering terms within one publication. The entries address the needs of those studying on built environment courses or engaged in professional practice as well as providing much useful information for those with a general interest in architecture or construction. Builders, trade…

Design and installation of marine pipelines

The construction of marine pipelines is a relatively new field of engineering, having developed in the course of the last five decades. Yet, with more than 100 000 km of subsea lines installed worldwide it must be regarded as a mature technology, although advances continue in extending the limits as regards pipe dimensions, pressures, flow regimes, products, installation methods, water dept…

Corrosion in reinforced concrete structures

Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material for bridges, buildings and platforms as well as for underground structures such as tunnels or reinforced concrete pipelines. In general, reinforced concrete is a very durable material capable of withstanding a large range of severe environments including marine, industrial and alpine conditions. Despite the fact that the majority o…

Construction equipment management for engineers, estimators, and owners

Construction Equipment Management for Engineers, Estimators, and Owners is intended to be a reference book for construction project managers, estimators, construction equipment fleet managers, and professional engineers. The book also contains information relevant to both the public and private sectors. It contains a great deal of ‘‘hands-on, how-to’’ information about equipment man…

Civil Engineering: Supervision and Management

This book covers methods adopted for undertaking the design and construction of civil engineering projects. The options for separate design and construction are compared with design and build projects, construction management, and management contracting. The salient differences are shown between the various conditions of contract used. The roles of the engineer, employer's project manager or hi…

Civil Engineering and Urban Planning III

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978-1-138-00125-1

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xii, 544 Hlm.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL ENGINEERING AND URBAN PLANNING (CEUP 2014), WUHAN, CHINA, 20–22 JUNE 2014

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Civil engineering reference manual for the pe exam

As I mentioned in the preface to the thirteenth edition, I am chagrined to admit that I never read a single preface while I was in college. Out of the prefaces of 100 or so textbooks written by witty, clever, dedicated, and famous experts, I never read a single word. Since then, I’ve added hundreds of additional books to my library, and I’ve only read a few of their prefaces. I certainly ha…

Civil Engineering for Underground Rail Transport

Thirty-five years ago Bill Cassie (Professor William Fisher Cassie) used to tell his students in Newcastle that one of the tasks of civil engineers was to put services under the ground, including transport. The surface was for people on foot and, in future, the movement of vehicles would be underneath towns, as with the movement of water and sewage. He was ahead of his time; he had writt…

Chemical Grouting and Soil Stabilization

Over a decade has passed since publication of the second edition. During this time the major changes have been the movement of chemical grouting from remedial use to preventive use, and the development and growing use of other methods of ground improvement. Although new grouts have been developed, silicates and acrylics still dominate the domestic market. Increasing sophistication in grouting e…

Building materials in civil engineering

As one of the Programming Textbooks for New-century Higher Vocational and Professional Civil Engineering, this book is published by Science Press in August, 2001. This book has won the special prize of 2001-2003 Programming Textbooks for National IIigher Vocational and Professional Civil Engineering proposed by Textbook Construction Expert Committee of Chinese Academy of Sciences. It has gained…

Analyzing Uncertainty in Civil Engineering

This volume addresses the issue of uncertainty in civil engineering from design to construction. Failures do occur in practice. Attributing them to a residual risk or a faulty execution of the project does not properly cover the range of causes. A closer scrutiny of the design, the engineering model, the data, the soil-structure-interaction and the model assumptions is required. Usually, th…

Advances in Civil Engineering and Building Materials IV

Following the great progress made in civil engineering and building materials, the 2014 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Building Materials (CEBM 2014) aimed at providing a forum for presentation and discussion of state-of-the-art development in Structural Engineering, Road & Bridge Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Architecture & Urban Planning, Transportation Enginee…

Advanced Composites in Bridge Construction and Repair

Advanced composites such as fi ber-reinforced polymer (FRP) are promising materials for civil infrastructure application. Despite their relatively short history in research and implementation, signifi cant advances have been made over the last two decades. Federal and municipal agencies now accept these non-conventional construction materials. Practitioners are eager to use them for their proje…

Advanced civil infrastructure materials

Concrete and steel are by far the most widely used man-made construction materials in the world. Despite numerous successful constructions of worldwide infrastructures, many of these infrastructures are now rapidly deteriorating. It has been estimated that infrastructure rehabilitation costs, in the US alone, will reach into trillions of dollars over the next twenty years. One of the prima…

The civil engineering handbook

The second edition of the Civil Engineering Handbook has been revised and updated to provide a comprehensive reference work and resource book covering the broad spectrum of civil engineering. This book has been written with the practicing civil engineer in mind. The ideal reader will be a BS- or MSclevel engineer with a need for a single reference source to use to keep abreast of new techniques…

Subsea pipelines and risers

Being an avid pipeline engineer for many years, it was with the keenest interest that I reviewed the contents of this new text. What I discovered was a vault of valuable and compelling information for both the seasoned pipeline engineering veteran and the newest student to the field. The subject matter is very detailed and contains the necessary depth to satisfy both the daily engineering n…

Subsea engineering handbook

Subsea engineering is now a big discipline for the design, analysis, construction, installation and integrity management of subsea wellheads, trees, manifolds, jumpers, PLETS and PLEMs, etc. However, there is no book available that helps engineers understand the principles of subsea engineering. This book is written for those who wish to become subsea engineers.

Stablllty of structures: elastic, lnelastic, fracture and damage theories

It is our hope that this book will serve both as a textbook for graduate courses on stability of structures and a reference volume for engineers and scientists. We assume the student has a background in mathematics and mechanics only at the level of the B.S. degree in civil or mechanical engineering, though in the last four chapters we assume a more advanced background. We cover subjects releva…

Soil strength and slope stability

This book has as its purpose to draw together lessons of the past 35 years regarding soil strength and slope stability. During this period, techniques and equipment for laboratory and in situ tests have improved, our ability to perform analyses of slope stability has been revolutionized by the widespread use of computers, new methods of reinforcing and stabilizing slopes have been developed, an…

Craig’s soil mechanics

This book is intended primarily to serve the needs of the undergraduate civil engineering student and aims at the clear explanation, in adequate depth, of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics. The understanding of these principles is considered to be an essential foundation upon which future practical experience in geotechnical engineering can be built. The choice of material involves a…

Handbook structural engineering

Covering the broad spectrum of modern structural engineering topics, the handbook of Structural Engineering is complete single-volume reference. It includes the theoretical, experimental, and computing aspects of the field, providing practicing engineers and others interested in the design and contruction of structures with a reliable, easy-to-use reference source.

Handbook of structural steel connection design and details

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2nd ed.

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978-0-07-155005-5

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xiv, 577 Hlm.

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Advanced mechanics of materials

This book is written as a text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in aerospace, civil, and mechanical engineering and applied mechanics. It is also intended as a reference for practitioners. The book contains topics sufficient for two academic semesters or three quarters. Thus, there is enough variety that instructors of a one-semester course or one- or two-quarter courses ca…

Construction of marine and offshore structures

This third editon has been intensively augmented and revised to include the latest developments in this rapidly expanding field. The intensified search for oil and gas, the catastrophic flooding of coastal regions and the demands for transportation, bridges, submerged tunnels and waterways have led to the continuing innovation of new technology which isnowavailable for use on more conventio…

Advanced Soil Mechanics

Compared to the second edition, following are the major changes. • Chapter 1 has been renamed as “Soil aggregate, plasticity, and classification.” It includes additional discussions on clay minerals, nature of water in clay, repulsive potential and pressure in clay, and weight– volume relationships. • Chapter 3 has also been renamed as “Stresses and displacements in a soil mass.�…

Advanced Mechanics of Solids

The present edition of the book is a completely revised version of the earlier two editions. The second edition provided an opportunity to correct several typographical errors and wrong answers to some problems. Also, in addition, based on many suggestions received, a chapter on composite materials was also added and this addition was well received. Since this is a second-level course addressed…

Effect of Steel Fibers on the Behavior of Over-Reinforced Beams Subjected to …

Abstract: The improvement in torsional properties of reinforced concrete (RC) is becoming extremely important in the modern day constructions. Over the years the steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) is being used for improving cracking characteristics of RC. The present paper deals with the behaviour of over reinforced SFRC members subjected to pure torsional loading. Torsion tests on the 15 …

Effect of Specimen Size on the Tensile Strength Behavior of the Plastic Waste…

Abstract: Improvement of tensile strength in fiber reinforced soil is an important research topic. A study has been undertaken to investigate the strength of stabilized clay-soil reinforced with randomly distributed discr·ete plastic waste fibers by carrying out split tensile strength test. In this study, the clay soil was stabilized with lime and rice husk ash mixtm·es. The main pm-pose of t…

Ductility of a 60-Story Shearwall Frame-Belt Truss (Virtual Outrigger) Building

Abstract: Researches have been conducted to study Shearwall-frame combined with belt truss as structural system (SFBT), in which the post-elastic behavior and ductility of this structural system are explored. A 60-story SFBT building, with a ductility set equal to 3.75 (value for fully ductile cantilever wall) is considered. The Elastic Response Spectrum used for design is taken from Zone 2 of …

Development of Spectral Hazard Map for Indonesia with a Return Period of2500 …

Abstract: This study is performed to develop spectral hazard map for Indonesia with a Return Period of 2500 years earthquake. It will be proposed for revision of the Indonesian hazard map in SNI-03-1726-2002 as response to the meeting organized by the Department of Public Works on 27- October-2008 in Jakarta. The meeting has decided to revise the Indonesia hazard map by referring to IBC-2006 wh…

Creep Behaviour of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete

Abstract: F1y ash-based geopolymer concrete is manufactured using fly ash as its source material and does not use Portland cement at all. Beside fly ash, alkaline solution is also utilized to make geopolymer paste which binds the aggregates to form geopolymer concrete. This paper presents the study of creep behaviour of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete. Four series of specimens with various co…

CPT -based Interpretation of Pile Load Tests in Clay-Silt Soil

Abstract: Two pile axial load tests were pe1formed in a site in Depok, West Java. The soil of the site is predominantly a silt-clay soil, characterized by seven mechanical cone penetration tests (CPTs). The piles were 5.5 m long and 11.5 m long, 250 mm square piles. The results of the static load tests showed that the ultimate capacities were achieved. The axial load tests were subsequently bac…

Corrosion of Steel Reinforcements in Fly Ash- and Kaolin-based Geopolymer Con…

Abst ract: Corrosion behavior of steel bar in fly ash- and kaolin-based geopolymer concrete immersed in aggressive media of distilled water and ASTM seawater was compared to Portland cement concrete having similar mix design. An accelerated corrosion by applying 3 V potential on the steel bar was peiformed to obtain reasonable test results in a relatively short time. The potential and pH of the…

Consideration of Road Management from the View Points of Longand Short-Distan…

Abstract: This study observed long- and short-distance road user satisfaction with national road infrastructure in order to direct future road management strategies. The research was a quantitative research method using questionnaire translated into the Japanese Language. The questionnaires were distributed to 2000 road users of two national roads in Saga, Japan. A fivepoint Likert scale was us…

Compressive Strength of Volcanic Ash/Ordinary Portland Cement Laterized Concrete

Abstract: This study investigates the effect of partial replacement of cement with volcanic ash (11 A) on the compressive strength of laterized concrete. A total of 192 cubes of 150mm dimensions were cast and cured in water for 7, 14, 21, and 28 days of hydration with cement replacement by VA and sand replacement by laterite both ranging from 0 to 30% respectively, while a contlul mix of 28-day…

Design of drip irrigation system using microtubes

ABSTRACT: To obtain the best emission uniformity in drip irrigation the pressure regulators and pressure compensating emitters are in use since long back. In contrast, clogging has been the major obstacle, particularly in areas with brackish water where problems of precipitation of calciumcarbonate, organic materials and suspended sands are severe. Microtubes as small bore polyetln;lene tubes o…

Structural condition assessment of existing structures in Western Australia: …

ABSTRACT: Australian built environment is constantly expanding and a review of the methods and guidelines used to assess existing structures is required to ensure the safety of the structure and its occupants. This paper reviews the current Australian guideline for the assessment of an existing structure (AS ISO 13822) and compares it to the guideline used in the United States of America. The a…

Building Blocks Incorporating Waste Materials Bound with Bitumen

Abstract: This paper described an investigation and evaluation which was carried out in the United Kingdom-UK, on the properties of masonry building block materials that incorporate waste materials, namely: steel slag, crushed glass, coal fly ash, rice husk ash (RHA), incinerator sewage sludge ash (ISSA), municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash (MSWIBA) or shortened as IBA, bound with bitu…

Boundary Conditions for 2D Boussinesq-type Wave-Current Interaction Equations

Abstrac t : This research focuses on the development of a set of two-dimensional boundary conditions for specific governing equations. The governing equations are existing Boussinesqtype equations which is capable of simulating wave-cmrent interaction. The present boundary conditions consist of for waves only case and for ctm:ents only case. To simulate wave-cmTent interaction, the two kinds of…

Beam to Column Timber Joints with Pretensioned Bolts

Abstract: The effects of pretension in bolts on hysteretic response of timber joints exposed to a bending had been reported by the authors, but the cyclic tests were carried out at small displacement level which might not be applicable for earthquake-resistance design. In this study, similar cyclic tests but at large displacement levels were conducted. Beam to column timber joints with steel si…

Assessing Risk Management Capability of Public Sector Organizations Related t…

Abstract: The success of Public Private Partnership (PPP) for water supply investment is inseparable from the capability of risk management of the parties within the project. This study investigates the risk management capability of Indonesian local public sector organizations that are potentially involved in PPP schemes for water supply. A risk management maturity model based assessment tool …

Dictionary of Civil Engineering

I am pleased to present a work which marks a milestone in the history of public works and, more precisely, in that of permanent structures—a comprehensive dictionary of Civil Engineering terms. Since the beginning of time, Man has always tried to find a means to clear the obstacles which nature erected to displace him. With the first tree trunk thrown across a river, man sought to impr…

Design of Reinforced Concrete

This textbook presents an introduction to reinforced concrete design. We authors hope the material is written in such a manner as to interest students in the subject and to encourage them to continue its study in the years to come. The text was prepared with an introductory three-credit course in mind, but sufficient material is included for an additional threecredit course.

Urban Street Design Guide

Over the coming century, the challenges borne by cities and the burdens placed upon their streets will multiply in quantity and complexity. Growing urban populations will demand that their streets serve not only as corridors for the conveyance of people, goods, and services, but as front yards, parks, playgrounds, and public spaces. Streets must accommodate an ever-expanding set of needs. They …

Theory and Practice of Foundation Design

Over long years of association with the profession of teaching and research in civil and geotechnknl engineering. our experiences sugges1 that foundations arc ofte-n designed without lllking all the essential parameters into consideration particularly those with regard to geology of the site soil data ground conditions. type of structure. and land use pattern in the vicinity of the construc…

Steel Structures: Practical design studies

The main purpose of the second edition is again to present principles, relevant considerations and sample designs for some of the major types of steel-framed buildings. All buildings can be framed in different ways with different types of joints and analysed using different methods. Member design for ultimate conditions is specified. Projects are selected to show alternative designs for the sam…