Geophysicists use seismic signals to image structures in the Earth's interior, to understand the mechanics of earthquake and volcanic sources, and to ...
This book examines and presents essential aspects of the behavior, analysis, design and detailing of reinforced concrete buildings subjected to strong ...
The catastrophic earthquakes of the last decades (Mexico City, 1985; Loma Prieta, 1989; Northridge, 1994; Kobe, 1995) have seriously undermined there ...
Many more people are coming to live in earthquake-prone areas, especially urban ones. Many such areas contain low-rise, low-cost housing, while little ...
An innovative concept, smart structural systems have proven to be extremely effective in absorbing damaging energy and/or counteracting potentially de ...
An indispensable guide for home owners and renters alike, this handy little book will show you how to put on a new toilet seat, change an air filter, ...
Expert ship surveyor Don Butler shares a lifetime's ship repair costing experience in this unique resource for accurate cost estimation and planning I ...
Reviewing exhaustively the current state of the art of tissue engineering strategies for regenerating bones and joints through the use of biomaterials ...
"For over 32 years, homeowners throughout the US and Canada have depended on Henri de Marne to answer their questions in his syndicated newspaper colu ...
The aim of this book with its detailed step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams, is to enable every owner to fix their diesel engine with ease. Tr ...
The aim of this book with its detailed step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams, is to enable every owner to fix their outboard motor with ease. T ...
This document provides guidance on the selection and application of materials and methods for the repair, protection, and strengthening of concrete st ...
This code provides rules for a preliminary evaluation that determines the "design basis code" that is, if the building can be repaired based on the AC ...
Preface Adhesion is a phenomenon architects and civil engineers are not very familiar with. In other disciplines knowledge about surface properties an ...
Advanced composite materials for bridge structures are recognized as a promising alternative to conventional construction materials such as steel. Aft ...
Over the last two decades, there have been numerous exciting developments in the surgical field of articular cartilage repair. Magnetic resonance imag ...
