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Pavement Engineering: Principles and Practice, Second Edition

Published:

March 27, 2013

Author(s):

Rajib B. Mallick; Tahar El-Korchi

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Pavements are engineered structures essential to transportation, commerce and trade, and everyday life. In order for them to perform as expected, they must be designed, constructed, maintained, and managed properly. Providing a comprehensive overview of the subject, Pavement Engineering: Principles …

Hardback

$119.95

Damage to Concrete Structures

Published:

September 10, 2012

Author(s):

Geert De Schutter

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Serious degradation mechanisms can severely reduce the service life of concrete structures: steel reinforcement can corrode, cement matrix can be attacked, and even aggregates can show detrimental processes. Therefore, it is important to understand how damage can occur to concrete structures and to …

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$59.95

Introduction to Structural Analysis: Displacement and Force Methods

Published:

April 26, 2012

Author(s):

S. T. Mau

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Bridging the gap between what is traditionally taught in textbooks and what is actually practiced in engineering firms, Introduction to Structural Analysis: Displacement and Force Methods clearly explains the two fundamental methods of structural analysis: the displacement method and the force …

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$129.95

Single Piles and Pile Groups Under Lateral Loading, 2nd Edition

Published:

January 05, 2011

Author(s):

Lymon C. Reese; William F. Van Impe

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The complexities of designing piles for lateral loads are manifold as there are many forces that are critical to the design of big structures such as bridges, offshore and waterfront structures and retaining walls. The loads on structures should be supported either horizontally or laterally or in …

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$129.95

Principles of Structural Design: Wood, Steel, and Concrete

Published:

August 02, 2010

Author(s):

Ram S. Gupta

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Anyone involved with structural design, whether a student or a practicing engineer, must maintain a functional understanding of wood, steel, and concrete design principles. In covering all of these materials, Principles of Structural Design: Wood, Steel, and Concrete fills a gap that exists in the …

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$129.95

Construction Materials: Their Nature and Behaviour, Fourth Edition

Published:

May 21, 2010

Editor(s):

Peter Domone; John Illston

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So far in the twenty-first century, there have been many developments in our understanding of materials’ behaviour and in their technology and use. This new edition has been expanded to cover recent developments such as the use of glass as a structural material. It also now examines the …

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$167.95

Understanding Structures: An Introduction to Structural Analysis

Published:

July 10, 2008

Author(s):

Mete A. Sozen; Toshikatsu Ichinose

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Before structural mechanics became the common language of structural engineers, buildings were built based on observed behavior, with every new solution incurring high levels of risk. Today, the pendulum has swung in the other direction. The web of structural mechanics is so finely woven that it …

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$113.95

Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Published:

October 25, 2002

Author(s):

V.N.S. Murthy

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A must have reference for any engineer involved with foundations, piers, and retaining walls, this remarkably comprehensive volume illustrates soil characteristic concepts with examples that detail a wealth of practical considerations, It covers the latest developments in the design of drilled pier …

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$145.95

Masonry Wall Construction

Published:

September 28, 2000

Author(s):

A.W. Hendry; F. M. Khalaf

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This volume provides a concise overview of the main facets of masonry wall construction, including materials, structural design, types of walls, movement, insulation, rain exclusion, site practice, defects and repair. The subject is covered in sufficient depth for a comprehensive introduction with …

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$109.95

Construction Methods and Planning

Published:

February 24, 2000

Author(s):

J.R. Illingworth

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This new edition of John Illingworth's popular book provides a thorough introduction to the selection of construction methods, their planning and organization on site. Thoroughly revised and updated, Construction Methods and Planning takes a practical, down-to-earth approach and features numerous …

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$79.95

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Ultra-Tall Construction

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Reinforced Concrete Design of Tall Buildings
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Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings: Steel and Composite Construction

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