Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques, 2 Ed

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 structuresoProvides case histories detailing applications of the modeling techniques to real structuresoDiscusses the historical background of model analysis and similitude principles governing the design, testing, and interpretation of modelsoEvaluates the limitations and benefits of elastic modelsoAnalyzes materials for reinforced concrete masonry and steel modelsoAssesses the critical nature of scale effects of model testingoDescribes selected laboratory techniques and loading methodsoContains material on errors as well as the accuracy and reliability of physical modelingoExamines dynamic similitude and modeling techniques for studying dynamic loading of structuresoCovers 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.