Structural Modeling And Experimental Techniques, Second Edition

Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques presents a current treatment of structural modeling for applications in design, research, education, and product development. Providing numerous case studies throughout, the book emphasizes modeling the behavior of reinforced and prestressed concrete and masonry structures. Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques: oConcentrates on the modeling of the true inelastic behavior of structures oProvides case histories detailing applications of the modeling techniques to real structures oDiscusses the historical background of model analysis and similitude principles governing the design, testing, and interpretation of models oEvaluates the limitations and benefits of elastic models oAnalyzes materials for reinforced concrete masonry and steel models oAssesses the critical nature of scale effects of model testing oDescribes selected laboratory techniques and loading methods oContains material on errors as well as the accuracy and reliability of physical modeling oExamines dynamic similitude and modeling techniques for studying dynamic loading of structures oCovers actual applications of structural modeling This book serves students in model analysis and experimental methods, professionals manufacturing and testing structural models, as well as professionals testing large or full-scale structures - since the instrumentation techniques and overall approaches for testing large structures are very similar to those used in small-scale modeling work.