Wind Effects on Structures: An Introduction to Wind Engineering

Simiu, Emil;Scanlan, Robert H.

ISBN 10: 047186613X / ISBN 13: 9780471866138

Published by Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A.: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1986

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2nd edition hardback book in near fine condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wind Effects on Structures: An Introduction to Wind Engineering
• Publisher: Somerset, New Jersey, U.S.A.: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047186613X
• ISBN 13: 9780471866138
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Architecture
  • construction
  • weather & atmosphere

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Synopsis

A comprehensive, integrated treatment of wind engineering, covering fundamentals, applications to design, and basic analytical tools. Furnishes detailed design procedures and data for wind resistance in tall buildings, tall stacks, hyperbolic cooling towers, trussed frameworks, suspension bridges, offshore structures, nuclear power plants, and many other structures. Design procedures are illustrated step by step with examples. Fundamentals encompass micrometeorology, climatology, aerodynamics, structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, probability and statistics, structural reliability, and structural engineering.