Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques

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:o Concentrates on the modeling of the true inelastic behavior of structureso Provides case histories detailing applications of the modeling techniques to real structureso Discusses the historical background of model analysis and similitude principles governing the design, testing, and interpretation of modelso Evaluates the limitations and benefits of elastic modelso Analyzes materials for reinforced concrete masonry and steel modelso Assesses the critical nature of scale effects of model testingo Describes selected laboratory techniques and loading methodso Contains material on errors as well as the accuracy and reliability of physical modelingo Examines dynamic similitude and modeling techniques for studying dynamic loading of structureso Covers actual applications of structural modelingThis 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.Harris, Harry G. is the author of 'Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques', published 1999 under ISBN 9780849324697 and ISBN 0849324696.