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Underground Infrastructures
Underground Infrastructures
by R K Goel
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Underground facilities, such as tunnels, sewer, water and gas networks form the backbone of the economic life of the modern city. In densely populated areas where the demands for transportation and services are rapidly increasing and the construction of... (read more)

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Structures Or Why Things Dont Fall Down
Structures Or Why Things Dont Fall Down
by J E Gordon
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For anyone who has ever wondered why suspension bridges don’t collapse under eight lanes of traffic, how dams hold back—or give way under—thousands of gallons of water, or what principles guide the design of a skyscraper, a nightgown... (read more)

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Shaping Structures Statics
Shaping Structures Statics
by Waclaw Zalewski
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An innovative, highly visual guide to an essential technical facet of the architectural process.... (read more)

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Tensile Surface Structures: A Practical Guide to Cable and Membrane Construction
Tensile Surface Structures: A Practical Guide to Cable and Membrane Construction
by Michael Seidel
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Tensile surface structures are the visual expression of an intensive rethinking of the topic of building envelopes by designers. Advances in design methods, materials, construction elements and assembly and erection planning in the field of lightweight... (read more)

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Loads and Load Paths in Buildings: Principles of Structural Design
Loads and Load Paths in Buildings: Principles of Structural Design
by Narendra Taly and ICC
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This long-awaited book from well-known author and professor Narendra Taly focuses on loads and load paths with an emphasis on methods for determining member loads in structures. Loads covered include dead and live loads, snow and temperature loads, wind... (read more)

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Tensile Surface Structures: A Practical Guide to Cable and Membrane Construction
Tensile Surface Structures: A Practical Guide to Cable and Membrane Construction
by Michael Seidel
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Tensile surface structures are the visual expression of an intensive rethinking of the topic of building envelopes by designers. Advances in design methods, materials, construction elements and assembly and erection planning in the field of lightweight... (read more)

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Beam Structures: Classical and Advanced Theories
Beam Structures: Classical and Advanced Theories
by Erasmo Carrera
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Beam theories are exploited worldwide to analyze civil, mechanical, automotive, and aerospace structures. Many beam approaches have been proposed during the last centuries by eminent scientists such as Euler, Bernoulli, Navier, Timoshenko, Vlasov, etc... (read more)

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Building Structures (3RD 12 Edition)
Building Structures (3RD 12 Edition)
by James Ambrose
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The comprehensive reference on the basics of structural analysis and design, now updated with the latest considerations of building technology Structural design is an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult to learn... (read more)

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Wood Engineering & Construction Handbook 2ND Edition
Wood Engineering & Construction Handbook 2ND Edition
by Keith Faherty
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Examples and data on wood joints, members, components, and structural systems; engineering properties of wood and new wood products; design guidelines for wood beams, bridges, and pile foundations; commercial lumber standards, fire resistance, and... (read more)

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Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction
Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction
by Ellis L. Krinitzsky
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Written for engineers without a background in seismic design. Provides design standards and parameters, explaining how to interpret and apply them. Examines and recommends procedures to accommodate the enormous forces and variations in effects common to... (read more)

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Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design
Building Structures Illustrated: Patterns, Systems, and Design
by Francis D. K. Ching
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A major new reference on structural design coauthored by bestselling author Francis D.K. Ching Structures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the... (read more)

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Structural Engineering Formulas
Structural Engineering Formulas
by Ilya Mikhelson
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This compact yet comprehensive compendium puts the structural engineering formulas most needed on the job at the user's fingertips. Practical and authoritative, it offers 114 formula tables with brief introductions explaining uses and applications.... (read more)

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Design of Wood Structures, Asd
Design of Wood Structures, Asd
by Donald Breyer
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* The best-selling text and reference on wood structure design * Incorporates the latest National Design Specifications, the 2003 International Building Code and the latest information on wind and seismic... (read more)

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CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences #503: Classical and Advanced Theories of Thin Structures: Mechanical and Mathematical Aspects
CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences #503: Classical and Advanced Theories of Thin Structures: Mechanical and Mathematical Aspects
by Antonio Morassi
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The book presents an updated state-of-the-art overview of the general aspects and practical applications of the theories of thin structures, through the interaction of several topics, ranging from non-linear thin-films, shells, junctions, beams of... (read more)

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Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD
Design of Wood Structures-ASD/LRFD
by Donald Breyer
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Gain total mastery of wood structural design This state-of-the-art new edition of the field's leading text puts authoritative design guidance at your fingertips. This trusted reference demonstrates all necessary steps and techniques, following the... (read more)

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Structural Engineering & Applied Mechanics Data Handbooks #03: Structural Engineering and Applied Mechanics Data Handbook, Volume 3: Plates
Structural Engineering & Applied Mechanics Data Handbooks #03: Structural Engineering and Applied Mechanics Data Handbook, Volume 3: Plates
by Teng H Hsu
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This volume discusses elasticity, compatibility, equilibrium, and boundary conditions relative to the stresses and strains that plates undergo.... (read more)

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Structural Wood Design: A Practice-Oriented Approach Using the ASD Method
Structural Wood Design: A Practice-Oriented Approach Using the ASD Method
by Abi Aghayere
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A simple, practical, and concise guide to timber design To fully understand structural design in wood, it is not sufficient to consider the individual components in isolation. Structural Wood Design: A Practice-Oriented Approach Using the ASD Method... (read more)

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Classical and Advanced Theories of Thin Structures: Mechanical and Mathematical Aspects
Classical and Advanced Theories of Thin Structures: Mechanical and Mathematical Aspects
by Antonio Morassi
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The book presents an updated state-of-the-art overview of the general aspects and practical applications of the theories of thin structures, through the interaction of several topics, ranging from non-linear thin-films, shells, junctions, beams of... (read more)

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Mechanics of Materials (7TH 08 - Old Edition)
Mechanics of Materials (7TH 08 - Old Edition)
by James M. Gere
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Now in 4-color format with more illustrations than ever before, the Seventh Edition of Mechanics of Materials continues its tradition as one of the leading texts on the market. With its hallmark clarity and accuracy, this text develops student... (read more)

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Engineering Mechanics: Volume 2: Stresses, Strains, Displacements
Engineering Mechanics: Volume 2: Stresses, Strains, Displacements
by C. Hartsuijker
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Here is a systematic and clearly laid out text on structural and continuum mechanics. Containing hundreds of diagrams, drawings and examples, this work dovetails theoretical developments and figures in a beautifully conceived treatment of the subject... (read more)

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