Civil and Architectural Engineering

Advanced Steel Design of Structures examines the design principles of steel members under special loads and covers special geometric forms and conditions not typically presented in standard design books. It explains advanced concepts in a simple manner using numerous illustrative examples and MATLAB® codes. 　 Features: Provides analysis of members under unsymmetrical bending Includes coverage of structures with special geometry and their use in offshore applications for ultra-deep water oil and gas exploration Presents numerical modeling and analysis of steel members under fire conditions, impact, and blast loads Includes MATLAB® examples that will aid in the capacity building of civil engineering students approaching this complex subject Written for a broad audience, the presentation of design concepts of steel members will be suitable for upper-level undergraduate students. The advanced design theories for offshore structures under special loads will be an attractive feature for post-graduate students and researchers. Practicing engineers will also find the book useful, as it includes numerous solved examples and practical tutorials.

ADVANCES IN SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY focuses on the core issues of sustainable development and materials with the least environmental impact. The book discusses numerous relevant areas and innovative technologies, such as key construction materials and production, materials with lower energy impact, production processes encouraging less use of ever-depleting natural raw materials, minimisation of the generation of greenhouse gases, development of new, environmentally friendly materials and agents, characterisation of the properties of construction materials, and methodologies applied in the building of structures.

This book covers introduction to the Civil Engineering branch giving idea about surveying, building materials and construction, transportation, traffic road safety. It is difficult for a student to look for the required materials from specialized books on these subjects of civil engineering. Hence there is need for a book on this course.

This book on Environmental Engineering offers a thorough overview of different environmental stakeholders including water, air and materials present on earth. Considerable stress is given on the control of pollution caused by human activities. Apart from engineering principles, legal principles along with a comprehensive overview of risk analysis are also incorporated in the book.The text in the book mainly focusses on modern and classical engineering principles encompassing the production and control of water and air pollutants, hazardous and solid waste, etc. The quality of water and different water treatment technologies are also discussed in the book. Detailed analysis of air pollution, air quality and air quality control are embedded in this book. Effects of environmental pollution on human and animal health are also discussed in the book.

The 6th International Conference on Material Engineering and Manufacturing (ICMEM 2022), the 7th International Conference on Civil Engineering and Materials Science (ICCEMS 2022) and the 5th International Conference on Materials Design and Applications (ICMDA 2022) were held via the online platform during April 15-18, 2022. The participants from Japan, China, France, Malaysia, Mexico, Germany, Peru, Thailand, etc., actively and positively exchanged their experience and knowledge. This edition contains articles from the Conferences which considered wastewater treatment technologies, functional and special materials for electronics and machinery production, assessment properties of materials for additive manufacturing considering the specifics of used additive processes, and analysis of properties of modern green building materials and structural units. The book will be useful to many specialists in materials science in various industrial branches.

This book contains selected peer-reviewed extended papers abstracts of which were presented at the 9th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Civil Engineering (ICMEMSCE 2021, December 6-7, 2021, China). The collection represents results of engineering research in materials science and materials processing technologies for modern mechanical engineering and construction.

This book was prepared for the 20th anniversary of the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, in Ostrava, Czech Republic. The main aim of the book is to present results in the area of research and application of modern building materials and structures in civil engineering. The contributions include not only material research, but they also present the application of those materials and results and consequences of their use.

This volume papers introduce readers to the last research and achievements in the area of materials for mechanical engineering, modern structural elements and technologies for civil and road engineering. This book will be interesting for scientists and engineers who work with modern engineering materials for roads and constructions.

The 23rd CRRB was held in Prague, Czech Republic on November 11-12, 2021. Almost thirty participants mainly from the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic took part in the conference. The objective of the CRRB was to discuss the current results of research and practical developments in the protection and restoration of wood, timber frame and concrete structures and the restoration of stone. The attention was focused on surface treatment, physical-chemical properties and static and dynamics of structures as well. The articles collected from the conference present current research results and practical developments in rehabilitating and reconstructing buildings and facilities. This edition will be helpful to specialists in building materials as well as the rehabilitation and reconstruction of various construction structures.

This edition presents the selected papers from the 23rd International Conference on Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Buildings 2021 (CRRB 2021) held on November 11-12, 2021, in Prague, Czech Republic. Its objective is to present current research results and practical developments in rehabilitating and reconstructing buildings and facilities. This edition will be helpful to specialists in building materials and rehabilitation and reconstruction of various construction structures.

This is a revised and updated edition of the highly successful first and second editions. In the intervening period the procedures used in the description of soils and rocks have continued to develop and evolve and this new edition incorporates changes in the international standards EN ISO 14688 and 14689 and those resulting in the national standard, BS 5930:2015 and the 2020 amendment thereof. Close comparison is also made with US practice in description (ASTM D2488) and classification (ASTM D2487). Significant changes in rock description are included - the reintroduction of the Approaches 1 to 5 for rock weathering; Approach 1 for description and Approaches 2 to 5 (Rock Weathering Working Party) for classification when appropriate and helpful. Also covered is the reintroduction of the 12.5 MPa boundary and the term moderately weak in rock strength description: a significant boundary in design in rock. The book continues to provide invaluable practical guidance in carrying out engineering geological logging of soil and rock samples and exposures in the field. The systematic and codified approach is laid out in detail to ensure the defined descriptors are used in a consistent format, rendering mistakes less likely and the necessary communication from field to design more successful.The procedures, techniques and tips within this book continue to serve and guide young practitioners learning their craft, but also their seniors and mentors, including responsible experts who sign off the logs and report on behalf of their company. More than ever, the need to be aware of current practices in order in order to avoid costly mistakes is paramount.

This simple, practical, and concise guide to structural steel design - using the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and the Allowable Strength Design (ASD) methods -- will equip the reader with the necessary skills for designing real-world structures. Following a holistic, project-based learning approach that bridges the gap between engineering education and professional practice, the design of each building component is presented in a way such that the reader can see how each element fits into the entire building design and construction process. Structural details and practical example exercises that realistically mirror what obtains in professional design practice are presented.

This book, a revue of the latest trends in the practice of sustainable architectural design, contains articles published by Trans Tech Publications Inc. in the 2016 - 2021 years. The edition will be helpful and interesting to a broad audience of researchers and specialists within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector.

Systematic Architectural Design for Optimal Wind Energy Generation is a handy reference on the aerodynamic architectural forms in buildings for optimizing wind energy conversion processes. Chapters of the book cover the basics of wind energy generation and building design that make them more conducive for generating wind power, and in line with sustainable energy design goals. Key Features: - 7 chapters organized in a simple, reader friendly layout - A learning approach to the subject that highlights key concepts in architectural science and wind energy physics - Introduces readers to the application of computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to visualize and simulate architectural forms under wind actions - An objective focus on architectural forms is presented, including the role of the form in optimizing wind energy conversion and the negative effects of wind on certain forms - Covers the building and positioning of different types of wind turbines - References for further reading Systematic Architectural Design for Optimal Wind Energy Generation is an essential reference for students of architecture at all levels, professional architects, as well as readers interested in green building design, renewable energy and sustainability studies that pave the way towards proactive environment-friendly solutions.