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Structural Engineering
Advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics
COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR TWO-PHASE FLOWS
by Peter D M Spelt (Imperial College London, UK), Stephen J Shaw (Xi’an Jiaotong — University of Liverpool, Suzhou, China) & Hang Ding (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA) This book uniquely presents an overview of methods for the numerical simulation of a wide range of two-phase flows, aimed at a broad readership of engineers and scientists at graduate level. Given that numerous methods have been proposed recently in this field, the new book series could not have been more timely and much needed for an up-to-date overview of the advances, whilst not restricting the focus on two-phase flows or any particular method. The book is written by a team of leading experts who have contributed substantially to the development of the methods and who have also applied the concepts and theories to a diverse range of applications. Readership: Scientists and engineers in the field of computational fluid dynamics of two-phase flows.
350pp
Feb 2023 978-981-4280-97-6 US$138 £115 978-981-4280-98-3(ebook) US$207 £172
Ship and Offshore Structural Mechanics - Vol 1
FINITE ELEMENT METHODS
Engineering Applications
by YongBai (Zhejiang University, China) & JeomPaik (University College London, UK) This unique compendium introduces FEM (Finite Element Methods) as a general numerical technique for the solution of various engineering problems. By keeping the mathematics simple, this reference volume includes a comprehensive presentation and analysis of algorithms of time-dependent phenomena plus beam, plate, and shell theories. Since the majority of applications of FEM are in the realm of mechanics including solid, fluids, structural and soil, descriptions in this book are focused on the important applications in structural engineering and science. Readership: Researchers, professionals, academics and graduate students in civil engineering, mechanical engineering and ocean engineering.
300pp
Jan 2023 978-981-121-904-7 US$118 £105 978-981-121-905-4(ebook) US$177 £155
GEOTECHNICAL GROUND INVESTIGATION
by Myint Win Bo (Bo & Associates Inc., Canada) This book provides guidelines on presenting factual geotechnical data and preparing factual reports. • This book is a rare handbook written by practitioners and academics who are extensively involved in ground investigations over four continents • There are currently only two textbooks available in the market, most of which are 30 years old • This book presents more than just specialized in-situ testing using advanced equipment based on the authors’ hands-on experiences in industry and research • This book also describes geotechnical instrumentation usually employed in intrusive ground investigations • Descriptions of soils encountered and presentation methods for factual report writing are also provided in the book Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of geotechnical engineering and ground investigation.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT — OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Bridges, Buildings and Other Infrastructures
edited by Achintya Haldar (University of Arizona, USA) & Abdullah Al-Hussein (University of Basrah, Iraq)
Showcasing a multi-faceted, technology-based development in health assessment of infrastructures, several new approaches for health assessment are presented to assess the health of masonry structures, riveted steel railway bridges, and more, such as the use of: Modified Social Group Optimization (MSGO) — a humanbased meta-heuristic optimization technique, autonomous crack detection approach using Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality (AR) — a digital interface that combines interactive holographic components with the real-world, vision-based noncontact and targetless vibration sensors, as well as intelligent use of smartphonebased health assessment.
Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, academic/researchers and practitioners in the maintenance of infrastructures.
448pp
Feb 2022 978-981-124-300-4 US$148 £120 978-981-124-301-1(ebook) US$222 £175
PLASTICITY, LIMIT ANALYSIS, STABILITY AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN
An Academic Life Journey from Theory to Practice
by Wai-Fah Chen (University of Hawaii, USA) Edited by: Lian Duan (California Department of Transportation, USA)
This book gives a big picture of the modern development of structural engineering starting from the highly mathematical theory of plasticity, to soil and concrete plasticity, to limit analysis leading to theory of beam-columns, reinforced concrete design, plastic design in steels including advanced analysis in structural stability of frames, and offshore structures along with safe construction analysis
Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of Civil and Structural Engineering and Applied and Engineering Mechanics.
