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Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Retrofitting Strategies for Masonry Infilled Frame Building (Springer Theses)
by Andre Filipe FurtadoThis book reports on a comprehensive experimental characterization of the material, mechanical and dynamic properties of masonry infill walls. It analyses the critical parameters affecting their out-of-plane seismic behavior, including the effects of the panel support conditions, gravity load, and previous damage. Further, it offers an extensive review of infill masonry strengthening strategies and reports on the experimental assessment of various textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) strengthening solutions. It also presents the development, implementation and calibration of a numerical model to simulate the infill panels’ seismic behavior, with the corresponding findings of various tests to assess the seismic vulnerability of an infilled RC structure. All in all, this outstanding PhD thesis offers a comprehensive review of masonry infill walls, and a timely overview of numerical and experimental methods for testing and preventing the out-of-plane seismic collapse of RC buildings.
Seismic Vulnerability Index Assessment Framework of RC Structures (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Moustafa Moufid Kassem Fadzli Mohamed NazriThis book represents a significant step toward a new contribution in the process of developing the seismic vulnerability index. This is accomplished by releasing or reducing the role of the rapid visual screening that is created by the opinions and decisions of experts, which depend on observations made while investigating the vulnerability damages caused by earthquakes. Alternatively, the computational analytical technique is preferable since it can be effective in determining the seismic vulnerability index before the occurrence of an earthquake by modeling the most affected influencing parameters that regulate the building performance. In addition, the seismic vulnerability index is supported by the vulnerability curves, which describe the probability of damages and are used to estimate the economic damage grade for each building which is the topic of inquiry. In the end, this helps to establish a clear vision and sort of recommendations for engineers and specialists to follow in order to take into consideration certain indices and factors before designing any specific structure. Because of this, the simplified work is utilized to manage and put into action measures that will protect against the effects of seismic events before an earthquake really occurs. In addition to this benefit, the work that has been done is of significant assistance to the authorities that are accountable for the restoration of the preexisting buildings and the cultural heritages.
Seismic Vulnerability of Structures (Wiley-iste Ser.)
by Philippe GueguenThis book is focused on the seismic vulnerability assessment methods, applied to existing buildings, describing several behaviors and new approaches for assessment on a large scale (urban area). It is clear that the majority of urban centers are composed of old buildings, designed according to concepts and rules that are inadequate to the seismic context. How to assess the vulnerability of existing buildings is an essential step to improve the management of seismic risk and its prevention policy. After some key reminders, this book describes seismic vulnerability methods applied to a large number of structures (buildings and bridges) in moderate (France, Switzerland) and strong seismic prone regions (Italy, Greece). Contents 1. Seismic Vulnerability of Existing Buildings: Observational and Mechanical Approaches for Application in Urban Areas, Sergio Lagomarsino and Serena Cattari. 2. Mechanical Methods: Fragility Curves and Pushover Analysis, Caterina Negulescu and Pierre Gehl. 3. Seismic Vulnerability and Loss Assessment for Buildings in Greece, Andreas J. Kappos. 4. Experimental Method: Contribution of Ambient Vibration Recordings to the Vulnerability Assessment, Clotaire Michel and Philippe Guéguen. 5. Numerical Model: Simplified Strategies for Vulnerability Seismic Assessment of Existing Structures, Cédric Desprez, Panagiotis Kotronis and Stéphane Grange. 6. Approach Based on the Risk Used in Switzerland, Pierino Lestuzzi. 7. Preliminary Evaluation of the Seismic Vulnerability of Existing Bridges, Denis Davi. About the Authors Philippe Guéguen is a Senior IFSTTAR Researcher at ISTerre, Joseph Fourier University Grenoble 1, France
Seismic Wave Propagation and Scattering in the Heterogeneous Earth: Second Edition
by Haruo Sato Michael C. Fehler Takuto MaedaSeismic waves - generated both by natural earthquakes and by man-made sources - have produced an enormous amount of information about the Earth's interior. In classical seismology, the Earth is modeled as a sequence of uniform horizontal layers (or spherical shells) having different elastic properties and one determines these properties from travel times and dispersion of seismic waves. The Earth, however, is not made of horizontally uniform layers, and classic seismic methods can take large-scale inhomogeneities into account. Smaller-scale irregularities, on the other hand, require other methods. Observations of continuous wave trains that follow classic direct S waves, known as coda waves, have shown that there are heterogeneities of random size scattered randomly throughout the layers of the classic seismic model. This book focuses on recent developments in the area of seismic wave propagation and scattering through the randomly heterogeneous structure of the Earth, with emphasis on the lithosphere. The presentation combines information from many sources to present a coherent introduction to the theory of scattering in acoustic and elastic materials and includes analyses of observations using the theoretical methods developed. The second edition especially includes new observational facts such as the spatial variation of medium inhomogeneities and the temporal change in scattering characteristics and recent theoretical developments in the envelope synthesis in random media for the last ten years. Mathematics is thoroughly rewritten for improving the readability. Written for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduate students of geophysics or planetary sciences, this book should also be of interest to civil engineers, seismologists, acoustical engineers, and others interested in wave propagation through inhomogeneous elastic media.
Seismic Waves in Soil Layers: Soil Behaviour During Recent Strong Earthquakes
by Olga V. PavlenkoThis book describes recent studies of soil behaviour in strong ground motion – one of the most important and problematic issues in engineering seismology. Destructive earthquakes worldwide show us the damage of structures located on soil foundations; therefore, reliable and adequate estimations of in situ soil behaviour during strong motion are needed. The effects of soil response proved to be more complicated and diverse than we thought previously. Additionally to well-known amplification of seismic waves in near-surface softer layers, resonant phenomena and nonlinearity of soil response, during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, we observed soil hardening and generation of abnormally high accelerations. The author suggests a method for studying these effects in situ, to forecast soil behaviour in future earthquakes. The method is based on processing records of seismic vertical arrays, which are widely developed in the world and should help us in understanding soil response during earthquakes.The book is addressed to a wide range of seismologists, geotechnical earthquake engineers and physicists.
Seismogenic Process Monitoring: Proceedings of a joint Japan-Poland Symposium on Mining and Experimental Seismology, Kyoto, Japan, November 1999
by H. Ogasawara T. Yanagidani M. AndoThis volume covers near-source monitoring of seismogenic process, in situ probing of active faults, and techniques for seismogenic process monitoring. It is the outcome of multi-disciplinary investigations conducted over a large range of size scales.
Sekem: A Sustainable Community in the Egyptian Desert
by Ibrahim Abouleish Markus KirchgessnerThe Egyptian desert can be a hostile place. Yet in 1977, Dr Ibrahim Abouleish founded a new agricultural and social settlement on seventy hectares of desert land in Belbes, 60 km north east of Cairo. The Sekem initiative was born. Dr Abouleish's goals were to build a new type of sustainable community. His vision was for a farm which grew biodynamic crops and plants out of the harsh desert sand. Where the workers and residents were given holistic primary health care. Where their children were well-educated in the sciences. A place which could sell its wares and be self-sufficient and self-sustaining. A place where Islamic religion and Western technology could come together in harmony. Nearly thirty years later and Sekem has gone from strength to strength. In 1981 it shipped its first medicinal herbs to the USA; by 2004, it oversaw a network of over 800 farms across Egypt and the Sudan, producing high quality organic crops, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Its mobile health units work with local rural populations and it has brought about real social change. This is the story of Sekem -- the original vision, the challenges and hard work, and the eventual successes -- in Ibrahim Abouleish's own words. Stunningly illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
Sektorenkopplung – Energetisch-nachhaltige Wirtschaft der Zukunft: Grundlagen, Modell und Planungsbeispiel eines Gesamtenergiesystems (GES) (Energie in Naturwissenschaft, Technik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft)
by Przemyslaw Komarnicki Michael Kranhold Zbigniew A. StyczynskiDen Kern des Buches bildet die Darstellung einer systematischen, durchgehenden und logischen Kette in das gekoppelte Gesamtenergiesystem (GES) der Zukunft, die zur vollständig-nachhaltigen Nutzung der regenerativen Energien führen wird. So werden einheitliche Modelle vorgeschlagen die für die Teilsysteme/Sektoren durchgehend anwendbar sind und die Optimierung des gesamten GES erlauben. Entsprechende Algorithmen und Ansätze werden mit zahlreichen Beispielen illustriert. Dies wird im Kontext der Bestrebungen zur vollen Integration der erzeugten Energie aus erneuerbaren Quellen in das GES eingebettet. Die übergeordnete Rolle der IT Systeme für sicheren Betrieb wurde im Buch betont. Die Relevanz der richtigen Zuordnung der Technologien zu Anwendungsfällen wird herausgearbeitet und daraus abgeleitete notwendige Schritte werden technisch und organisatorisch (Normung) betrachtet. Besonderes Augenmerk wird auf die didaktische Darlegung des Stoffes gelegt, um diese neue, schwierige und komplexe Problematik „so einfach wie möglich, aber nicht einfacher“ [nach Einstein], vorzustellen.
Selbination: Ein hybrides Meta-Lernverfahren zur automatischen Selektion und Kombination geeigneter Prognosemodelle für die Produktionsplanung
by Mirko KückGenaue Nachfrageprognosen sind von signifikanter Bedeutung für Unternehmen in Supply Chains. Dies gilt insbesondere für Unternehmen, die Produkte auf Lager produzieren oder für Handelsunternehmen. Diese müssen die Kundennachfrage in regelmäßigen Intervallen prognostizieren, weshalb automatische Prognoseverfahren notwendig sind. Alle bisher entwickelten Verfahren lassen sich entweder als reine Selektions- oder als reine Kombinationsansätze klassifizieren und es existieren bislang keine hybriden Verfahren zwischen Selektion und Kombination. Zur Nutzung der Vorteile der beiden Ansätze wird in diesem Buch ein hybrides Verfahren vorgestellt, das für jede Zeitreihe datengetrieben entweder selektiert oder kombiniert. Das sogenannte Selbinationsverfahren besteht aus einem Meta-Modell zur Schätzung der Eignungswahrscheinlichkeiten verschiedener Prognoseverfahrenskandidaten und einer Selektionsfunktion, die auf Basis der Eignungswahrscheinlichkeiten sowie einer sogenannten Hybriditätsgrenze ein oder mehrere Prognoseverfahren selektiert. Das neuartige Verfahren wird in einer umfassenden empirischen evaluiert und erzielt im Durchschnitt signifikant bessere Prognosen als etablierte Verfahren aus dem Stand der Forschung.
Selbstgeführte Stromrichter am Gleichspannungszwischenkreis: Funktion, Modulation und Regelung
by Steffen BernetVerfahren der Leistungselektronik ermöglichen die Anpassung, Wandlung und Dosierung elektrischer Energie. Daher sind sie von großer Bedeutung für Industrie, Energieversorgung, Verkehr, Medizin und Kommunikationstechnik. Der Autor behandelt in dem Lehrbuch das Teilgebiet selbstgeführter AC-DC-Wandler als Bestandteil von Umrichtern mit Gleichspannungszwischenkreis. Aufbau, Funktion, Modulation und Regelung des Zweipunkt-Stromrichters werden ausführlich und verständlich beschrieben. Geeignet für Studierende, aber auch für Ingenieure in der Industrie.
Selbstgeführte Stromrichter am Gleichspannungszwischenkreis
by Steffen BernetVerfahren der Leistungselektronik ermöglichen die Anpassung, Wandlung und Dosierung elektrischer Energie. Daher sind sie von großer Bedeutung für Industrie, Energieversorgung, Verkehr, Medizin und Kommunikationstechnik. Der Autor behandelt in dem Lehrbuch das Teilgebiet selbstgeführter AC-DC-Wandler als Bestandteil von Umrichtern mit Gleichspannungszwischenkreis. Aufbau, Funktion, Modulation und Regelung des Zweipunkt-Stromrichters werden ausführlich und verständlich beschrieben. Geeignet für Studierende, aber auch für Ingenieure in der Industrie.
Selected Articles from the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Applications: ICANA 2024; 10-12 July, Amaravati, India (Springer Proceedings in Physics #413)
by Yogendra Kumar Mishra Giribabu Lingamallu Tufan GhoshThis book comprises selected articles from the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials and Applications (ICANA 2024) held from 10 to 12 July at Amaravati in India. It presents recent developments in the fields of nanoscale sciences. The topics covered in this book include energy storage and conversion, bio- and healthcare materials, sensors and actuators, functional materials, optical materials, and computational and simulation methods. This book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the various fields of nano- and material science.
Selected Articles from the International Conference on Sustainable Fashion and Technical Textiles: ICSFT-2024: 12 November, Jalandhar, India (Proceedings in Technology Transfer)
by Sudev Dutta Payal Bansal Ashish Kapoor C. C. Reddy Prabhuraj VenkatramanThis book includes peer reviewed articles from ICSFT-2024 held on 12 November at Jalandhar in India. It highlights the future of eco-friendly fashion and the development of advanced textile technologies and practices to reduce the environmental impact of fashion industry. It encompasses the creation and application of new materials, production processes, and design strategies that prioritize sustainability, resource efficiency, and reduced waste. It highlights the integration of eco-friendly practices in textile manufacturing, such as the use of biodegradable fibers, recycled materials, and sustainable dyeing techniques, aiming to transform the fashion industry into a more environmentally responsible sector while maintaining high performance and functionality in textiles. By highlighting successful case studies and emerging trends, the book provides a comprehensive overview of how sustainability is being integrated into the technical textiles sector. Perfect for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts, this resource underscores the importance of sustainability in creating a more responsible and environmentally friendly fashion landscape.
Selected Articles of the 2nd International Conference on Spectroscopy in Materials Science: ICOSIMS-2024, 5-7 June, Portugal (Springer Proceedings in Physics #422)
by Suresh Kumar Jakka Pavani Krishnapuram Manuel Pedro Fernandes GraçaThis volume compiles selected articles from the 2nd International Conference on Spectroscopy in Materials Science (ICOSIMS-2024) held online on June 5-7 2024. It offers insights into recent developments in analytical techniques and spectroscopic methods vital to materials science. Hosted by the Department of Physics at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, the conference gathered experts across various fields to discuss innovative research and applications. The book covers topics such as light-matter interaction, materials characterization, and photon and phonon dynamics, featuring contributions from both established and emerging scholars. Spectroscopic techniques like infrared to ultraviolet-visible Raman, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography and mass spectrometry are highlighted, addressing challenges in nanotechnology, biomedicine, and energy research. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, the volume includes contributions from participants from 15 countries. Keynote speeches and invited talks stimulated valuable discussions and knowledge exchange, prompting readers to explore new questions and methodologies influencing the future of spectroscopy. Intended for researchers, educators, and professionals in physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, this conference proceedings volume serves as a resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding and stay informed on recent advancements in spectroscopy and materials science.
The Selected Models of the Mesostructure of Composites: Percolation, Clusters, Force Fields (SpringerBriefs in Physics)
by Alexander HeregaThis book presents the role of mesostructure on the properties of composite materials. A complex percolation model is developed for the material structure containing percolation clusters of phases and interior boundaries. Modeling of technological cracks and the percolation in the Sierpinski carpet are described. The interaction of mesoscopic interior boundaries of the material, including the fractal nature of interior boundaries, the oscillatory nature of it interaction and also the stochastic model of the interior boundaries’ interaction, the genesis, structure, and properties are discussed. One of part of the book introduces the percolation model of the long-range effect which is based on the notion on the multifractal clusters with transforming elements, and the theorem on the field interaction of multifractals is described. In addition small clusters, their characteristic properties and the criterion of stability are presented.
Selected Papers from ICIR EUROINVENT - 2023: International Conference on Innovative Research (Springer Proceedings in Materials #38)
by Andrei Victor Sandu Petrica Vizureanu Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah Marcin Nabialek Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali Ion SanduThis book is a collection of research papers presented at the International Conference on Innovative Research, a part of EUROINVENT 2023, held under the patronage of Romanian Ministry of Research Innovation and Digitization. The book features contributions from leading researchers, engineers, and students who have presented their insights and experiences on a wide range of topics in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. The papers cover advancements, innovations, and future directions in the field, and are grouped into sections based on the themes discussed at the conference. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals interested in the latest developments in materials science and engineering.
Selected Papers from the 12th International Networking Conference: INC 2020 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #180)
by Bogdan Ghita Stavros ShiaelesThe proceedings includes a selection of papers covering a range of subjects focusing on topical areas of computer networks and security with a specific emphasis of novel environments, ranging from 5G and virtualised infrastructures to Internet of things, smart environments and cyber security issues. Networking represents the underlying core of current IT systems, providing the necessary communication support for complex infrastructures. Recent years have witnessed a number of novel concepts moving from theory to large scale implementations, such as Software Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualisation, 5G, smart environments, and IoT. These concepts change fundamentally the paradigms used in traditional networking, with a number of areas such as network routing and system or business security having to adjust or redesign to accommodate them. While the benefits are clear, through the advent of new applications, use cases, improved user interaction and experience, they also introduce new challenges for generic network architectures, mobility, security, traffic engineering.
Selected Papers from the International Conference on Innovative Research: ICIR EUROINVENT 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Materials #64)
by Andrei Victor Sandu Petrica Vizureanu Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah Marcin Nabialek Mohd Remy Rozainy Mohd Arif Zainol Ion SanduThis book is a collection of research papers presented at the International Conference on Innovative Research, a part of EUROINVENT 2024, held under the patronage of Romanian Ministry of Research Innovation and Digitization. The book features contributions from leading researchers, engineers, and students who have presented their insights and experiences on a wide range of topics in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. The papers cover advancements, innovations, and future directions in the field, and are grouped into sections based on the themes discussed at the conference. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals interested in the latest developments in materials science and engineering.
Selected Papers on Noise and Stochastic Processes
by Nelson WaxSix classic papers on stochastic process, selected to meet the needs of physicists, applied mathematicians, and engineers. Contents: 1.Chandrasekhar, S.: Stochastic Problems in Physics and Astronomy. 2. Uhlenbeck, G. E. and Ornstein, L. S.: On the Theory of the Browninan Motion. 3. Ming Chen Wang and Uhlenbeck, G. E.: On the Theory of the Browninan Motion II. 4. Rice, S. O.: Mathematical Analysis of Random Noise. 5. Kac, Mark: Random Walk and the Theory of Brownian Motion. 6. Doob, J. L.: The Brownian Movement and Stochastic Equations. Unabridged republication of the Dover reprint (1954). Preface.
Selected Perspectives on Platforms in E-Commerce Ecosystems: Recommendations for the Design and Management of Boundary Resources and Guidance on the Orchestration of Ecosystem Participants
by Tobias WulfertDigital platforms hold significant economic value, enriching various industry sectors. While they are pivotal in driving value creation and capture, it is not solely their technological prowess that underpins their economic significance. Rather, their effectiveness lies in their integration within business ecosystems. In this study, Tobias Wulfert examines digital platforms in the context of e-commerce through five lenses: · Enterprise architecture · Boundary resources · Application lifecycle · Dynamic capabilities · Value creation This analysis focuses on different e-commerce platform types, developing an architectural framework and a taxonomy for classification. The author also delineates e-commerce ecosystem architectures, emphasizing the role of platforms as central components and the involvement of peripheral ecosystem participants. He explores boundary resources as crucial interfaces between platforms and ecosystem participants. He further suggests a reference procedure model for the management of these boundary resources. Furthermore, he delves into the dynamic capabilities necessary for effective ecosystem orchestration, identifying configurations of dynamic capabilities that can confer sustainable competitive advantages.
Selected Philosophical And Scientific Writings (Jossey-bass Guides To Online Teaching And Learning)
by Emilie Du Châtelet Judith P. Zinsser Isabelle BourThough most historians remember her as the mistress of Voltaire, Emilie Du Châtelet (1706–49) was an accomplished writer in her own right, who published multiple editions of her scientific writings during her lifetime, as well as a translation of Newton’s Principia Mathematica that is still the standard edition of that work in French. Had she been a man, her reputation as a member of the eighteenth-century French intellectual elite would have been assured. In the 1970s, feminist historians of science began the slow work of recovering Du Châtelet’s writings and her contributions to history and philosophy. For this edition, Judith P. Zinsser has selected key sections from Du Châtelet’s published and unpublished works, as well as related correspondence, part of her little-known critique of the Old and New Testaments, and a treatise on happiness that is a refreshingly uncensored piece of autobiography—making all of them available for the first time in English. The resulting volume will recover Châtelet’s place in the pantheon of French letters and culture.
Selected Problems in the Elastodynamics of Piezoceramic Bodies (Advanced Structured Materials #154)
by Alexander Ya. Grigorenko Wolfgang H. Müller Igor A. LozaThis book presents various dynamic processes in non-uniform piezoceramic cylindrical and spherical bodies based on numerical methods. It discusses different variants of nonhomogeneous structural polarized piezoceramic materials in the shape of cylinders and spheres, and highlights the validation of the reliability of the results obtained by numerical calculations. The content is based on an outlined theory and methods of three-dimensional electroelasticity problems.
Selected Problems of Solid Mechanics and Solving Methods (Advanced Structured Materials #204)
by Alexander Ya. Grigorenko Holm Altenbach Victor A. Eremeyev Vladimir M. Nazarenko Viacheslav Bogdanov Roman M. KushnirThis book examines new approaches for the estimation of errors in approximate theories. Numerical and analytical methods in mechanics often require the establishment of a set of basic equations, and various approaches exist to create approximate theories from them. The problem is that nobody knows the boundaries of the estimation of errors in approximate theories. This book presents new approaches to overcome this problem and to provide the reader with suitable methods for the relevant field, including a representation of different scientific schools and different countries. These new methods are helping to solve many problems not only in analytical Mechanics but also in Physics, Mathematics, and Civil Engineering.
Selected Proceedings of the 2nd International Engineering Research Symposium; IERS 2024; 14 Aug; Colombo, Sri Lanka: Engineering Innovations for Economic Transformation (Proceedings in Technology Transfer)
by T. Nilanthi Fernando Manjula Siriwardhana Ranjith Dissanayake Meththika Vithanage Jayathu G. Samarawickrama Pradeep GajanayakeThis book presents selected peer reviewed articles from the 2nd International Engineering Research Symposium- IERS 2024, held at Colombo in Sri Lanka, under the theme of 'Engineering Innovations for Economic Transformation”. It highlights the latest advancements in engineering research, innovations, and technological principles aimed at driving economic changes and improvements within society and the industry. IERS2024 covers the areas of Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Process Engineering, and other Engineering discipline relevant to the theme of IERS 2024.
Selected Proceedings of the 6th Space Resources Conference: KGK 2023 (Springer Aerospace Technology)
by Katarzyna Malinowska Agata Kołodziejczyk Joanna Pyrkosz-Pacyna Krzysztof Grabowski Olga SergijenkoThis book collects advances, innovations, and applications in the field of space resources and exploration, as presented by international researchers at the 6th Space Resources Conference (KGK), held in Kraków, Poland on May 15-16, 2023. The conference serves as a forum for discussion on the state-of-the-art technologies applicable to current challenges of space exploration, the use of space resources to improve the living conditions of humans and protect Earth’s natural environment, and the latest research results on space resource extraction, transportation, manufacturing in space, and how to develop settlements on the Moon and Mars. Topics include bioastronautics and life support systems, Earth observation and sensors issues, space law, subspace missions, space industry, society and space, space education, and space structures design and operations. The book, which was selected by means of a rigorous peer-review process, presents a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.