Entries from December 2008

The AISC Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specification for Structural Steel Buildings is intended to cover the common design criteria in routine office practice. Accordingly, it is not feasible to also cover the many special and unique problems encountered within the full range of structural design practice. This AISC Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Steel Hollow Structural Sections is a separate document that addresses one such topic: the design and construction of building systems that utilize steel hollow structural sections (HSS). A list of Symbols and a non-mandatory Commentary with background information are provided.
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Categories: Engineering Code
December 30, 2008 · 1 Comment

Background Through a recent series of initiatives, New York City is laying the groundwork to introduce significantly improved energy- and resource-efficient practices into its public facility construction programs. Policymakers are seeking to capitalize on the economic and environmental benefits of ‘green’ buildings. NYC recognizes that improving the environmental performance of its facilities will add value to its large portfolio of capital assets, and at the same time, yield important ‘quality of life’ benefits for New Yorkers.
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Categories: Engineering Book
December 30, 2008 · 1 Comment

Field Manual (FM) 5-428 is primarily a training guide and reference text for engineer personnel using concrete and masonry materials in field construction. The manual has two parts: Concrete (Part One) and Masonry (Part Two).
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Categories: Engineering Book

Author(s) : Edward G. Nawy
Publisher : CRC
Date : 2008
Pages : 1584
Format : PDF
ISBN-10 : 0849374928
ISBN-13 : 978-0849374920
The Concrete Construction Engineering Handbook, Second Edition provides in depth coverage of concrete construction engineering and technology. It features state-of-the-art discussions on what design engineers and constructors need to know about concrete, focusing on:
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Categories: Engineering Book
December 22, 2008 · 1 Comment

Author(s) : L. F. Webster
Publisher : Wiley
Date : 1997
Pages : 676
Format : PDF
ISBN : 0471181153
The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction provides comprehensive coverage of a broad range of technical disciplines. The definitions are designed to be of use to professionals in architecture, engineering, surveying, building, construction, forestry, mining, and public works. Entries include terms, concepts, names, abbreviations, tools, and techniques common to these disciplines, and virtually all terms and their functions were supplied by working professionals and experts in each field.
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Categories: Engineering Book

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Categories: Engineering Software
December 20, 2008 · 1 Comment

A well-illustrated and comprehensive account of various aspects of local buckling in bridges, this book covers the theory and background of buckling. It presents simple design calculations that address this intriguing phenomenon and describes attempts to master the process of buckling, citing both successes and failures. A number of failure case studies are presented, including five bridge collapses which occurred in a four-year-period between 1969 and 1973. Examining such failures provides valuable information about the phenomenon of buckling. The final section of the book presents easy-to-follow design examples that conform to the latest Eurocode.
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Categories: Engineering Book

DESIGN OF SLABS, BEAMS AND FOUNDATIONS
REINFORCED AND POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE
SAFE is the ultimate tool for designing concrete floor and foundation systems. From framing layout all the way through to detail drawing production, SAFE integrates every aspect of the engineering design process in one easy and intuitive environment. SAFE provides unmatched benefits to the engineer with its truly unique combination of power, comprehensive capabilities, and ease-of-use.
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Categories: Engineering Software
December 16, 2008 · 1 Comment

The plastic analysis method has been used extensively by engineers for designing steel structures. Simpler structures can be analyzed using the basic virtual work formulation, but more complex frames are evaluated with specialist computer software. This new book sets out a method for carrying out plastic analysis of complex structures without the need for specialist tools.
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Categories: Engineering Book