SAP2000 16.0.0, Computers and Structures, (2014)

SAP2000 V16 Enhancements

Significant enhancements included in SAP2000 v16.0.0, besides bug fixes:

Improved graphics performance
Display of multiple grid systems at the same time
New steel frame design code AISC 360-10
New steel frame design code NTC 2008
New concrete frame design code ACI 318-11
New concrete frame design code NTC 2008
New concrete frame design code NZS 3101-06
New concrete frame design code RCDF 2004
New concrete frame design code Hong Kong CP 2013
Enhanced beam-column capacity check for concrete frame design using Eurocode 2-2004
Stiffness modifiers from the AISC 360 steel frame design direct analysis method are now available in the database table for assigned frame property modifiers
New wind, seismic, and response-spectrum lateral loads for code IBC 2012
New wind lateral loads for code AS/NZS 1170.2-2011
New wind, seismic, and response-spectrum lateral loads for code NTC 2008
New wind, seismic, and response-spectrum lateral loads for codes TSC 2007 and TS 498-97
New response-spectrum lateral loads code AASHTO 2012
New assignment to control area loads transferred to frames
New hybrid U-girder frame section property
New built-in ASTM bridge steel materials
Chinese concrete material and design updated to use characteristic strength rather than grade
New link property for modeling triple-pendulum bearings
External tendons can now be modeled under user control
Plotting of tendon loads, losses, and axial-force response has been enhanced
Ground displacement loading now applies to single-joint links, including distributed spring supports, as well as to springs and restraints
Multiple mass sources can be defined for modeling alternative dynamic behavior
The undeformed shape can now be viewed for various stages of staged construction load case without running the analysis
Response output for staged-construction load cases now is labeled with the stage and step within the stage
Shear stress, von Mises stress, and principal stress response is now available for certain frame sections
Shell stresses can now be displayed normalized by material strength
Bearing pressure on shells from area springs can now be displayed
Display of frame-design D/C ratios can be limited by a specified threshold value
Verification suites are now provided for steel and concrete frame design by most codes
New Open API functions to define section-cuts
New Open API functions to define external load cases for frame results
New Open API functions to get detailed steel frame design results for certain codes
Customizable keyboard shortcuts for menu commands
Support for the import and export of files using the IFC 4 format
Licensing will now support web-activation and virtual servers
Simplified installation using the CSI Installation Wizard
Other minor enhancements

SAP2000 16.0.0, Computers and Structures, (2014)

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Building Construction Handbook, Roy Chudley, 6th Edition (2006) - Free Books

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Building Construction Handbook provides extensive coverage of building construction practice, processes and techniques, representing established procedures as well as those associated with recent amendments to the Building Regulations, British and European Standards and other related references. This approach, combined with the presentation of information in a highly illustrated and unique visual style, has proven this text to be a vital learning resource for thousands of building construction students, and an essential reference for professionals.

The sixth edition has been updated and expanded to take into account many aspects of the new and revised Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents as applied to working practice; in particular, construction requirements for conserving and economising energy and reducing atmospheric pollution (as this relates to Building Regulations Part L - Conservation of fuel and power).

This new edition also develops existing topics, including adaptation of buildings to ensure compatibility for the disabled, further details of masonry construction, applications of steel reinforcement to concrete, steel framed housing principles, sound insulation and additional details of structural glazing. Throughout, reference to supplementary regulations and standards are provided for further reading, and where appropriate, design calculations are included. Online lecture resources are provided, with power point slides available for a selection of topics, featuring essential illustrations for use with presentations and handouts.

The Handbook is an invaluable reference for students. It consolidates several years of study material into one comprehensive volume, suitable for a wide range of building and construction courses, including NVQs in Construction and the Built Environment, BTEC Nationals and Higher Nationals in Building Services Engineering, Construction and Civil Engineering, as well as construction related undergraduate degrees (such as Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building, Architectural Technology and Facilities Management) and professional examinations.

Roger Greeno is a well-known author of construction texts. He has extensive practical and consultancy experience in the industry, in addition to lecturing at several colleges of further and higher education, and the University of Portsmouth. He has also examined for City & Guilds, Edexcel, the Chartered Institute of Building and the University of Reading.

Roy Chudley's books on Building Construction have helped thousands of students gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College.

* Topics presented in a highly visual and easy to understand layout
* The market-leading bestseller for construction practice guidance
* Ideal for students on general construction and building courses
* An essential reference for the industry
* Updated in line with revised Building Regulations
* Website resources for lecturers available

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Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Martin Brook, Third Edition(2004) - Free Books

The job of the estimator is explained in detail at every key stage, from early cost studies, through the preparation of the estimate, to the creation of budgets for successful tenders. Each step is illustrated with examples and notes, and appropriate technical documentation.

Over recent years there have been significant developments in construction management, notably new procurement methods, greater emphasis on innovation and partnering, a greater reliance on cost planning as a methodology, and new developments in both industry and governmental reports and guidance.

This new and updated edition of a well-established textbook addresses each of these developments in turn, placing them firmly in the context of a thorough and easy to understand introduction to the roles of the estimator in preparing and winning tenders.

Practical approach to estimating from the contractor's point of view

Fully up-to-date with new procurement methods

Many examples of estimators' notes and documents

Publication Date: August 25, 2004

Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Martin Brook, Third Edition(2004) 

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Formwork for Concrete Structures, Garold (Gary) Oberlender, 4th Edition (2010) - Free Books

Formwork for Concrete Structures, Fourth Edition, provides current information on designing and building form-work and temporary structures during the construction process. Developed with the latest structural design recommendations by the National Design Specification (NDS 2005), the book covers recent advances in materials, money- and energy-saving strategies, safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and dimensional tolerances. Up-to-date sample problems illustrate practical applications for calculating loads and stresses. This comprehensive manual also includes new summary tables and equations and a directory of suppliers.

Formwork for Concrete Structures, 4th edition By Garold (Gary) Oberlender, Robert Peurifoy
2010 | 544 Pages | ISBN: 0071639179 | PDF | 10 MB

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Numerical Methods for Engineers, Steven Chapra and Raymond Canale, Sixth Edition (2009) - Free Books

Publication Date: April 20, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0073401064 | ISBN-13: 978-0073401065 | Edition: 6

Instructors love Numerical Methods for Engineers because it makes teaching easy! Students love it because it is written for them--with clear explanations and examples throughout. The text features a broad array of applications that span all engineering disciplines.

The sixth edition retains the successful instructional techniques of earlier editions. Chapra and Canale's unique approach opens each part of the text with sections called Motivation, Mathematical Background, and Orientation. This prepares the student for upcoming problems in a motivating and engaging manner. Each part closes with an Epilogue containing Trade-Offs, Important Relationships and Formulas, and Advanced Methods and Additional References. Much more than a summary, the Epilogue deepens understanding of what has been learned and provides a peek into more advanced methods. Helpful separate Appendices. "Getting Started with MATLAB" abd "Getting Started with Mathcad" which make excellent references.

Numerous new or revised problems drawn from actual engineering practice, many of which are based on exciting new areas such as bioengineering. The expanded breadth of engineering disciplines covered is especially evident in the problems, which now cover such areas as biotechnology and biomedical engineering. Excellent new examples and case studies span asll areas of engineering disciplines; the students using this text will be able to apply their new skills to their chosen field.

Users will find use of software packages, specifically MATLAB®, Excel® with VBA and Mathcad®. This includes material on developing MATLAB® m-files and VBA macros.

Numerical Methods for Engineers, Steven Chapra and Raymond Canale, Sixth Edition (2009)

  
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AUTODESK AUTOCAD 2014 32&64 bit Direct Link

Design and shape the world around you with the powerful, connected design tools in Autodesk® AutoCAD® software. Create stunning 3D designs, speed documentation, and connect with the cloud to collaborate on designs and access them from your mobile device.

AUTODESK AUTOCAD 2014 

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ETABS 2013

ETABS 2013 can perform design of steel and concrete frames (with automated optimization), composite beams, composite columns, steel joists, and curved concrete

The innovative and revolutionary new ETABS 2013 is the ultimate integrated software package for the structural analysis and design of buildings. Incorporating 40 years of continuous research and development, this latest ETABS offers unmatched 3D object based modeling and visualization tools, blazingly fast linear and nonlinear analytical power, sophisticated and comprehensive design capabilities for a wide-range of materials, and insightful graphic displays, reports, and schematic drawings that allow users to quickly and easily decipher and understand analysis and design results.

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A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling Second Edition (2006)

In this book, authors Tenko Raykov and George A. Marcoulides introduce students to the basics of structural equation modeling (SEM) through a conceptual, nonmathematical approach. For ease of understanding, the few mathematical formulas presented are used in a conceptual or illustrative nature, rather than a computational one.

Featuring examples from EQS, LISREL, and Mplus, A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling is an excellent beginner’s guide to learning how to set up input files to fit the most commonly used types of structural equation models with these programs. The basic ideas and methods for conducting SEM are independent of any particular software.

Highlights of the Second Edition include:

• Review of latent change (growth) analysis models at an introductory level

• Coverage of the popular Mplus program

• Updated examples of LISREL and EQS

• A CD that contains all of the text’s LISREL, EQS, and Mplus examples.

A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling is intended as an introductory book for students and researchers in psychology, education, business, medicine, and other applied social, behavioral, and health sciences with limited or no previous exposure to SEM. A prerequisite of basic statistics through regression analysis is recommended. The book frequently draws parallels between SEM and regression, making this prior knowledge helpful.

 A First Course in Structural Equation Modeling Second Edition

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A Beginner's Guide to Structural Equation Modeling Second Edition

Overview

The second edition features:

• a CD with all of the book's Amos, EQS, and LISREL programs and data sets;
• new chapters on importing data issues related to data editing and on how to report research;
• an updated introduction to matrix notation and programs that illustrate how to compute these calculations;
• many more computer program examples and chapter exercises; and
• increased coverage of factors that affect correlation, the 4-step approach to SEM and hypothesis testing, significance, power, and sample size issues.

The new edition's expanded use of applications make this book ideal for advanced students and researchers in psychology, education, business, health care, political science, sociology, and biology. A basic understanding of correlation is assumed and an understanding of the matrices used in SEM models is encouraged.

ISBN-13: 9780805840179

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Publication date: 6/4/2004

Series: The Inquiry and Pedagogy Across Diverse Contexts Series

Edition description: REV

Edition number: 2

Pages: 304

Lexile: 1450L (what's this?)

Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 1.30 (d)

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