Covers in detail the different computational methodologies available for rapid detection of flaws in structure Presents techniques, algorithms and results in a way that allows their direct application Includes a number of case studies to highlight the practical aspects of the se…
Research Methods in Building Science and Technology
This book covers the range of methodological approaches, methods and tools currently used in various areas of building science and technology research and addresses the current lack of research-method literature in this field. The book covers the use of measurement-based methods…
Management, operation, and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems
by Johnston, William R., Robertson, James B., Clemmens, Albert J., American Society of Civil Engineers., Committee on Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation and Drainage Systems
fromASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice
This book provides the reader with a review of the most relevant research on the structural characterization and seismic retrofitting of adobe construction. It offers a complete review of the latest research developments, and hence the relevance of the field. The book starts wit…
14th WCEAM Proceedings
This book gathers selected peer-reviewed papers from the 14th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management (WCEAM), which was held in Singapore on 28-31 July 2019, as well as papers presented during the 1st WCEAMOnline event which focused on the ramifications of Covid-19 on in…
Security and reliabilty of damaged structures and defective materials
by Sedmak, Aleksandar, Pluvinage, G., (Guy), NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Security and Reliability of Damaged Structures and Defective Materials, Portoroz)
fromNATO science for peace and security. Series C, Environmenta…
Commercial-Industrial Cleaning, by Pressure-Washing, Hydro-Blasting and UHP-Jetting is the first proprietary manual for cleaning and rehabilitation through pressure-washing, hydro-blasting and ultra high pressure water jetting (UHP). It examines the cleaning, restoration and reh…
The revival of interest in harpsichords has motivated thousands of people to buy, build, and learn how to care for these instruments. Yet few have any idea how the harpsichord operates, how to keep it in good working order, how to make simple repairs, or how to tune it. Edward K…
This comprehensive, state-of-the-art report explores the properties of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP), reviews key advantages of using SAP, and describes the first existing application of this new concrete additive, as well as many prospective applications.
This self-contained book focuses on the safety assessment of existing structures subjected to multi-hazard scenarios through advanced numerical methods. Whereas the focus is on concrete dams and nuclear containment structures, the presented methodologies can also be applied to o…
This volume gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of structural health monitoring (SHM) and more broadly in the fields of smart materials and intelligent systems. It covers highly diverse topics, including signal processing, smart sensors, energ…
