Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and Construction

by Nader Ghafoori (Editor)

Overview

Challenges, Opportunities and Solutions in Structural Engineering and Construction addresses the latest developments in innovative and integrative technologies and solutions in structural engineering and construction, including: Concrete, masonry, steel and composite structures; Dynamic impact and earthquake engineering; Bridges and special structures; Structural optimization and computation; Construction materials; Construction methods and management; Construction maintenance and infrastructure; Organizational behavior; Sustainability and energy conservation; Engineering economics; Information technology; Geotechnical engineering, foundation and tunneling. The book appeals to structural and construction engineers, architects, academics, researchers, students and those involved in the building and construction industry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439859438
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/29/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1032
File size:	52 MB
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About the Author

Nader Ghafoori

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Reviewers

Committees

1. Concrete and masonry structures

2. Steel structures

3. Composite structures

4. Dynamic impact and earthquake engineering

5. Bridges and special structures

6. Structural optimization and computation

7. Construction materials

8. Composite materials

9. Construction methods

10. Construction management

11. Construction maintenance and infrastructure

12. Organizational behaviour

13. Sustainability and energy conservation

14. Engineering economics

15. Information technology

16. Geotechnical engineering, foundation and tunneling

Author index