Resistant Structures

Dynamic stability analysis enables the determination of unstable regions, which adversely affect a structure's durability. Unlike conventional cable-strut frameworks, tensegrity structures are characterized by a system of internal forces that hold the elements in stable equilibrium, so the initial prestress crucially affects the distribution of unstable regions. This book presents both theoretical background and examples to make a full qualitative and quantitative assessment of these structures possible. First, a geometrically non-linear model and the methods used to evaluate the behavior of tensegrity structures are explained, before a broad spectrum of different planar and spatial design solutions is considered. The book moves step-by-step from the simplest two-dimensional structure, for which solutions can be presented in explicit form, to more complex tensegrity structures such as domes, towers, and plates.

Discover the world of engineering with fun, step-by-step projects. Take a closer look at the engineering behind the buildings and structures that surround us. Discover how engineers balance forces s

Discover the world of engineering with fun, step-by-step projects. Take a closer look at the engineering behind the buildings and structures that surround us. Discover how engineers balance forces s

The book provides a comprehensive account of recent developments in the area of lightweight polymer composites. It encompasses design and manufacturing methods for the lightweight polymer structures,

Master simple to advanced biomaterials and structures with this essential text. Featuring topics ranging from bionanoengineered materials to bio-inspired structures for spacecraft and bio-inspired robots, and covering issues such as motility, sensing, control and morphology, this highly illustrated text walks the reader through key scientific and practical engineering principles, discussing properties, applications and design. Presenting case studies for the design of materials and structures at the nano, micro, meso and macro-scales, and written by some of the leading experts on the subject, this is the ideal introduction to this emerging field for students in engineering and science as well as researchers.

In Structures Up Close, young readers view a portion of a well-known structure or building. Readers learn what makes the structure unique and interesting.

The book covers model building for different engineering structures and provides detailed presentations of extreme loading conditions. It considers the levels of reserve in existing structures, a

The structures around us are born from breathtaking human ingenuity. Once you discover their secret stories, you'll never see your world in the same way again. "Agrawal is a rarity: a female structur

Engineered Bamboo Structures aims to foster the discussion about nature-based solutions to sustainability problems, and is of interest to senior policy makers, sustainability experts, and to private s

This book reviews the fundamentals of and the recent developments in life-cycle analysis and maintenance optimization for fatigue-sensitive structures. The book provides knowledge on life-cycle perfor

Functional Gaussian Approximation for Dependent Structures develops and analyses mathematical models for phenomena that evolve in time and influence each another. It provides a better understanding of

Grammatical Complexity in Academic English uses corpus-based analyses to challenge a number of dominant stereotypes and assumptions within linguistics. Biber and Gray tackle the nature of grammatical complexity, demonstrating that embedded phrasal structures are as important as embedded dependent clauses. The authors also overturn ingrained assumptions about linguistic change, showing that grammatical change occurs in writing as well as speech. This work establishes that academic writing is structurally compressed (rather than elaborated); that it is often not explicit in the expression of meaning; and that scientific academic writing has been the locus of some of the most important grammatical changes in English over the past 200 years (rather than being conservative and resistant to change). Supported throughout with textual evidence, this work is essential reading for discourse analysts, sociolinguists, and applied linguists, as well as descriptive linguists and historical linguists

Data structures provide a means to manage large amounts of information such as large databases, using SEO, and creating Internet/Web indexing services. This book is designed to present fundamentals of

This book gathers 23 papers by top experts from 11 countries, presented at the 3rd Houston International Forum: Concrete Structures in Earthquake. Designing infrastructures to resist earthquakes has a

Long-term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures: Degradation Mechanisms, Health Monitoring and Service Life Design focuses on the long-term performance of masonry and historical structures.

Nonlinear Systems and Their Remarkable Mathematical Structures aims to describe the recent progress in nonlinear differential equations and nonlinear dynamical systems (both continuous and discrete).

This book examines the central structures in medicine—medical knowledge, economics, technological innovation, and medical authority—from the perspective of an ethics of care. The author analyzes each

Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures with Fiber Reinforced Polymer is a complete guide to the use of FRP in flexural, shear and axial strengthening of concrete structures. Through worked design examp

Whether you are a computer programming student, hobbyist or professional, Lambert's FUNDAMENTALS OF PYTHON™: DATA STRUCTURES, 2E offers the perfect introduction to object-oriented design and data stru

The metal–ligand coordination of metallomacrocycles allows for the production of both discrete and infinite metallosupramolecular structures with high-degrees of complexity. In recent years, coordinat

Advanced Design Examples of Seismic Retrofit of Structures provides insights on the problems associated with the seismic retrofitting of existing structures. The authors present various international

This volume explores the various methods used to study tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) in pathological situations. Pre-clinical models are also discussed in detail to show how TLS structure, develo

Using a general approach, this book supports the student to enable mastery of the methods of analysis of isostatic and hyperstatic structures. To show the performance of the methods of analysis of the

The real-world data, though massive, is largely unstructured, in the form of natural-language text. It is challenging but highly desirable to mine structures from massive text data, without extensive

This book contains the most complete description of the geologic and geophysical data of the structure of Arctic Basin including structures of the earth’s crust, crustal and acoustic basement, a

Structures of Coastal Resilience presents new strategies for creative and collaborative approaches to coastal planning for climate change. In the face of sea level rise and an increased risk of floodi

Structures of Coastal Resilience presents new strategies for creative and collaborative approaches to coastal planning for climate change. In the face of sea level rise and an increased risk of floodi

The Study Guide and Selected Solutions Manual as written specifically to assist students using General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life. It contains learning objectives, cha

This work is an elementary but comprehensive textbook which provides the latest updates in the fields of Earthquake Engineering, Dynamics of Structures, Seismology and Seismic Design, introducing rele

A comprehensive guide to privileged structures and their application in the discovery of new drugs The use of privileged structures is a viable strategy in the discovery of new medicines at the

For introductory courses in computer programming. Help students understand the logic behind developing high-quality programs Starting Out with C++: From Control Structures through Objects ,

Anatomy of Orofacial Structures: A Comprehensive Approach, 8th Edition, gives you a clear understanding of oral histology and embryology, dental anatomy, and head and neck anatomy - all in a single re

A critical review of key developments and latest advances in Structural Health Monitoring technologies applied to civil engineering structures, covering all aspects required for practical application

This comprehensive treatise covers in detail practical methods of analysis as well as advanced mathematical models for structures highly sensitive to creep and shrinkage. Effective computational algor

Written and designed specifically for allied health students, BODY STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS UPDATED, 13th edition, equips you to the basics required for the study of the human body and how it function

For courses in General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Make connections between chemistry and future health-related careers General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Lif

This accessible and engaging textbook/guide provides a concise introduction to data structures and associated algorithms. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of data structures, enabling the reader

This book covers various molecular, metal-organic, dynamic covalent, polymer and other gels, focusing on their driving interactions, structures and properties. It consists of six chapters demonstratin

Elements of Structures and Defects of Crystalline Materials has been written to cover not only the fundamental principles behind structures and defects, but also to provide deep insights into understa

The design of tall buildings structures involves several rather complex design activities, including data capture, modelling, conceptual design, and structural analysis and detailing. While traditiona