Features
- Views the structural model as a complement to the
mathematical model, not as a competitor nor a replacement
for analysis
- Prepares the reader to form proper perspective as
to when and where models should be used
- Discusses instrumentation techniques, particularly
stain measurement and interpretation
- Includes a summary, problems, and references at
the end of each chapter
- Serves as an updating text reflecting the
considerable developments in structural modeling and
physical testing
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Structural Modeling and
Experimentation Techniques presents a current
treatment of structural modeling for applications in
design, research, 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:
- Concentrates on the modeling of the true inelastic
behavior of structures
- Provides case histories detailing applications of the
modeling techniques to real structures
- Discusses the historical background of model analysis
and similitude principles governing the design, testing,
and interpretation of models
- Evaluates the limitations and benefits of elastic
models
- Assesses the critical nature of scale effects of
model testing
- Describes selected laboratory techniques and loading
methods
- Contains material on errors as well as the accuracy
and reliability of physical modeling
- Examines dynamic similitude and modeling techniques
for studying dynamic loading of structures
- Covers actual applications of structural modeling
This book serves students in model analysis and
experimental methods, professional 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.
New Discussions in the Second Edition
Include:
- physical modeling applied to new product and concept
development
- strength of model block masonry assemblages
- model fabrication techniques including basic cutting,
shaping, and machining operations; construction of
structural steel models, plastic models, as well as wood
and paper models; fabrication of concrete models and
concrete masonry materials
- historical perspective on models in civil and
architectural engineering
- modeling of concrete structures with FRP
reinforcement
- fiber optic sensors
- linearly elastic structural behavior
- nonlinear and inelastic structural behavior
- structural dynamics concepts
- centrifuge testing of models
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