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Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

Forensic Microscopy: Truth Under the Lenses provides an overview and understanding of the various types of microscopes and their techniques employed in forensic science. The book emphasizes both the theoretical and practical aspects of microscopy to enrich the reader’s understanding of the various tools techniques and utility—including strengths and weaknesses—of types of microscopes in analyzing certain forms of evidence. The book begins with the history of microscopes the basic optics for microscopy then moves to advanced microscopies such as electron microscopes and atomic force microscopes. In addition to the various types of microscopes and how to use and best utilize them the book looks at the analysis of specific types of evidence including hair fiber fingerprint body fluids tool marks ink pollen grains spores diatoms bullets cartridges among other evidence types. Since forensic science is an applied hands-on discipline the book includes both a theoretical and a practical approach to the topic. Key Features: Addresses simple to advanced microscopy techniques for the effective analyses of trace evidence Pairs chapters on a particular type of microscopy explaining it thoroughly before delving into specific usage for forensic applications Presents theories and as well as real-world application of concepts Provides abundant micro-photographs including graphical representations and flow charts to illustrate concepts clearly Forensic Microscopy serves as a helpful reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students in forensic science forensic biology forensic chemistry and related programs. It is also recommended for research students academicians technicians industry and laboratory professionals working on trace evidence analysis. | Forensic Microscopy Truth Under the Lenses

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Geomaterials Under the Microscope A Colour Guide

Geomaterials Under the Microscope A Colour Guide

Geomaterials are of enormous economic importance to the global construction industry. This is the first comprehensive guide to the petrography of geomaterials making the petrographers specialist knowledge available to practitioners educators and students worldwide interested in modern and historic construction materials be they microscopists or in the fields of geology architecture surveying engineering construction archaeology conservation materials science and forensic science. The book provides some 365 superb quality colour photomicrographs of geomaterials plus concise explanations of their petrographic properties and how to interpret them. An introductory chapter provides an overview of geomaterials practice and a state-of-the-art review of petrographic techniques. Each of the subsequent chapters covers a different group of construction materials and includes an explanation of their history manufacture and use in construction. The text draws upon diverse published references to provide a unique summary of the properties and classification of construction materials. Comprehensive lists of further reading are provided for each materials type. Readership: Practitioners educators and students in Petrography Microscopy Geology Surveying Engineering Archaeology Conservation Architecture Materials science and Forensic science. | Geomaterials Under the Microscope A Colour Guide

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Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

Life-cycle analysis is a systematic tool for efficient and effective service life management of deteriorating structures. In the last few decades theoretical and practical approaches for life-cycle performance and cost analysis have been developed extensively due to increased demand on structural safety and service life extension. This book presents the state-of-the-art in life-cycle analysis and maintenance optimization for fatigue-sensitive structures. Both theoretical background and practical applications have been provided for academics engineers and researchers. Concepts and approaches of life-cycle performance and cost analysis developed in recent decades are presented. The major topics covered include (a) probabilistic concepts of life-cycle performance and cost analysis (b) inspection monitoring and maintenance for fatigue cracks (c) estimation of fatigue crack detection (d) optimum inspection and monitoring planning (e) multi-objective life-cycle optimization and (f) decision making in life-cycle analysis. Life-cycle optimization covered in the book considers probability of fatigue crack detection fatigue crack damage detection time maintenance times probability of failure service life and total life-cycle cost. For the practical application and integration of recently developed approaches for inspection and maintenance planning efficient and effective multi-objective optimization and decision making are presented. This book will help engineers engaged in civil and marine structures including students researchers and practitioners with reliable and cost-effective maintenance planning of fatigue-sensitive structures and to develop more advanced approaches and techniques in the field of life-cycle maintenance optimization and safety of structures under various aging and deteriorating conditions. Key Features:Provides the state-of-the-art in life-cycle cost analysis and optimization for fatigue-sensitive structures Provides a solid foundation of theoretical backgrounds and practical applications both for academics and practicing engineers and researchers Covers illustrative examples and recent development for optimum service life management Deals with various structures such as bridges and ships subjected to fatigue . | Life-Cycle of Structures Under Uncertainty Emphasis on Fatigue-Sensitive Civil and Marine Structures

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Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

Although much research focuses on investigating the responses of reinforced concrete (RC) structures under sole impact or blast loads the responses of RC structures under a combination of impact and blast loads currently represent a gap in our knowledge. The combined actions of impact and blast loadings may be applied to RC structures during accidental or intentional collision of vessels vehicles etc. carrying explosive materials. A comprehensive study on the vulnerability of various structural members is carried out using finite element (FE) simulations under combination of impact and blast loads with the variations of various loading- and structural-related parameters and key parameters. This book introduces various structural analysis approaches for concrete structures when subjected to extreme loads such as impact and blast loadings. The theory of the combinations of impact and blast loads is proposed that can provide primary insights to the specific readers to develop new ideas in impact and blast engineering including combined actions of extreme loads arising from real-world intentional or accidental events. This book will be of value to students (undergraduate or postgraduate) engineers and researchers in structural and civil engineering and specifically those who are studying and investigating the performances of concrete structures under extreme loads. | Concrete Structures Subjected to Impact and Blast Loadings and Their Combinations

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Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

Since the publication of the third edition of the Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress continuous discoveries in the fields of plant and crop environmental stresses and their effects on plants and crops have resulted in the compilation of a large volume of the latest discoveries. Following its predecessors this fourth edition offers a unique and comprehensive collection of topics in the fields of plant and crop stress. This new edition contains more than 80% new material and the remaining 20% has been updated and revised substantially. This volume presents 10 comprehensive sections that include information on soil salinity and sodicity problems; tolerance mechanisms and stressful conditions; plant/crop responses; plant/crop responses under pollution and heavy metal; plant/crop responses under biotic stress; genetic factors and plant/crop genomics under stress conditions; plant/crop breeding under stress conditions; empirical investigations; improving tolerance; and beneficial aspects of stressors. Features:Provides exhaustive coverage written by an international panel of experts in the field of agriculture particularly in plant/crop stress areasContains 40 new chapters and 10 extensively revised and expanded chaptersIncludes three new sections on plant breeding stress exerted to weeds by plants and beneficial aspects of stress on plants/cropsNumerous case studiesWith contributions from 100 scientists and experts from 20 countries this Handbook provides a comprehensive resource for research and for university courses covering soil salinity/sodicity issues and plant/crop physiological responses under environmental stress conditions ranging from cellular aspects to whole plants. The content can be used to plan implement and evaluate strategies to mitigate plant/crop stress problems. This new edition includes numerous tables figures and illustrations to facilitate comprehension of the material as well as thousands of index words to further increase accessibility to the desired information. | Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress Fourth Edition

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Systemic Sclerosis An Illustrated Guide to Manifestation and Management in Asian Skin

Systemic Sclerosis An Illustrated Guide to Manifestation and Management in Asian Skin

This book presents a wide variety of cutaneous features of systemic sclerosis under one cover as cutaneous manifestations are often the first to appear and help in diagnosing this condition early. It has a multidisciplinary approach as systemic sclerosis is a multi-system disorder which comes under the purview of various medical specialties like dermatology rheumatology and nephrology. Numerous cutaneous features are illustrated with explanatory notes. This book would help the students teachers and professionals in identification followed by subsequent treatment and management at an early stage. Key FeaturesFocuses exclusively on systemic sclerosisIncludes diagnostic tipsExplores systemic sclerosis in dark skinned peopleConsists of key points at the end of each chapterDiscusses diagnostic algorithms and flow charts | Systemic Sclerosis An Illustrated Guide to Manifestation and Management in Asian Skin

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Modelling and Analysis of Fine Sediment Transport in Wave-Current Bottom Boundary Layer

Modelling and Analysis of Fine Sediment Transport in Wave-Current Bottom Boundary Layer

The evolution and utilization of estuarine and coastal regions are greatly restricted by sediment problems. This thesis aims to better understand fine sediment transport under combined action of waves and currents especially in the wave-current bottom boundary layer (BBL). Field observations experimental data analysis theoretical analysis and numerical models are employed. Silt-dominated sediments are sensitive to flow dynamics and the suspended sediment concentration (SSC) increase rapidly under strong flow dynamics. This research unveils several fundamental aspects of silty sediment i. e. the criterion of the incipient motion the SSC profiles and their phase-averaged parameterization in wave-dominated conditions. An expression for sediment incipient motion is proposed for silt-sand sediment under combined wave and current conditions. A process based intra-wave 1DV model for flow-sediment dynamics near the bed is developed in combined wave-current conditions. The high concentration layer (HCL) was simulated and sensitivity analysis was carried out by the 1DV model on factors that impact the SSC in the HCL. Finally based on the 1DV model the formulations of the mean SSC profile of silt-sand sediments in wave conditions were proposed. The developed approaches are expected to be applied in engineering practice and further simulation. | Modelling and Analysis of Fine Sediment Transport in Wave-Current Bottom Boundary Layer

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Structural Crashworthiness and Failure Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Structural Crashworthiness held at the University

Structural Crashworthiness and Failure Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Structural Crashworthiness held at the University

This book contains twelve invited lectures from the Third International Symposium on Structural Crashworthiness. Particular emphasis is given to the failure predictions for ductile metal structures under large dynamic loads and to the behaviour of composite and cellular structures. | Structural Crashworthiness and Failure Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Structural Crashworthiness held at the University

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Decision Modes in Complex Task Environments

Decision Modes in Complex Task Environments

Despite intense research on decision-making in action we still know little about when decision-makers rely on deliberate vs. intuitive decision-making in decision situations under complexity and uncertainty. Building on default-interventionist dual-processing theory this book studies decision-making modes (deliberate vs. intuitive) in complex task environments contingent on perceived complexity experience and decision style preference. We find that relatively inexperienced decision-makers respond to increases in subjective complexity with an increase in deliberation and tend to follow their decision style preference. Experienced decision-makers are less guided by their decision preference and respond to increases in subjective complexity only minimally. This book contributes to a developing stream of research linking decision-making with intra-personal and environmental properties and fosters our understanding of the conditions under which decision-makers rely on intuitive vs. deliberate decision modes. In doing so we go one step further towards a comprehensive theory of decision-making in action. | Decision Modes in Complex Task Environments

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Textile Reinforced Concrete

Textile Reinforced Concrete

Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) has emerged in recent years as an attractive new high performance cement-based composite. Textiles can significantly improve the mechanical behavior of cement matrices under static and dynamic conditions and give superior tensile strength toughness ductility energy absorption and protection against environmental degrading influences. Flexibility with fabric production methods enables the control of fabric and yarn geometry. This along with the ability to incorporate into the fabric a range of yarns of different types and performances as well as cement matrix modifications enables design of the composite to a wide range of needs. The book is intended to provide a comprehensive treatment of TRC covering the basic fundamentals of the composite material itself and the principles governing its performance on a macro-scale as a component in a structure. It provides in-depth treatment of the fabric methods for production of the composite the micro-mechanics with special attention to the role of bonding and microstructure behavior under static and dynamic loading sustainability design and the applications of TRC composites.

GBP 56.99
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Biology and Ecology of Crayfish

Biology and Ecology of Crayfish

Written by world experts in astacology this book covers a range of aspects of the biology and ecology of freshwater crayfish. With a strong focus on wild crayfish the book studies the taxonomy and genetics of this interesting group of animals. Under examination also are crayfish growth and reproduction with detailed illustrations; behavior and chemical ecology of crayfish; diseases of crayfish; holistic understanding of drivers for crayfish population success; and methods for the control of non-native crayfish. | Biology and Ecology of Crayfish

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Grid-Forming Power Inverters Control and Applications

Grid-Forming Power Inverters Control and Applications

Grid-Forming Power Inverters: Control and Applications is the first book dedicated to addressing the operation principles grid codes modelling and control of grid-forming power inverters. The book initially discusses the need for this technology due to the substantial annual integration of inverter-based renewable energy resources. The key differences between the traditional grid-following and the emerging grid-forming inverters technologies are explained. Then the book explores in detail various topics related to grid-forming power inverters including requirements and grid standards modelling control damping power system oscillations dynamic stability under large fault events virtual oscillator-controlled grid-forming inverters grid-forming inverters interfacing battery energy storage and islanded operation of grid-forming inverters. Features: Explains the key differences between grid-following and grid-forming inverters Explores the requirements and grid standards for grid-forming inverters Provides detailed modelling of virtual synchronous generators Explains various control strategies for grid-forming inverters Investigates damping of power system oscillations using grid-forming converters Elaborates on the dynamic stability of grid-forming inverters under large fault events Focuses on practical applications | Grid-Forming Power Inverters Control and Applications

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Econometrics

Econometrics

A collection of proofs of fundamental theorems this volume utilizes a format that is exhaustive and consistent. Every result covered in ``Econometrics''is proved as well as stated. One notation system is used throughout the volume. The topics included in the book cover such areas as estimations and testing in linear regression models under various sets of assumptions and estimation and testing in simultaneous equations models. The latter subject is treated more extensively than in most econometrics books and the entire volume is characterized by its rigorous level of examination.

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Circuits and Electronics Hands-on Learning with Analog Discovery

Circuits and Electronics Hands-on Learning with Analog Discovery

The book provides instructions on building circuits on breadboards connecting the Analog Discovery wires to the circuit under test and making electrical measurements. Various measurement techniques are described and used in this book including: impedance measurements complex power measurements frequency response measurements power spectrum measurements current versus voltage characteristic measurements of diodes bipolar junction transistors and Mosfets. The book includes end-of-chapter problems for additional exercises geared towards hands-on learning experimentation comparisons between measured results and those obtained from theoretical calculations. | Circuits and Electronics Hands-on Learning with Analog Discovery

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Freshwater Crayfish A Global Overview

Freshwater Crayfish A Global Overview

For their great commercial importance as a human food delicacy crayfish are now becoming of wider interest to molecular biologists and also to conservationists due to the fact that in some countries many of the native crayfish species are under threat from human activity disease and competition from other introduced crayfish species. Helmed by three editors in Japan Europe and the US this book invites contributions from experts around the globe covering the conservation status and biology of all endangered species taxonomy and distribution of crayfishes worldwide. | Freshwater Crayfish A Global Overview

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Supplementary Cementing Materials in Concrete

Supplementary Cementing Materials in Concrete

Supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) such as fly ash slag silica fume and natural pozzolans make a significant difference to the properties of concrete but are rarely understood in any detail. SCMs can influence the mechanical properties of concrete and improve its durability in aggressive environments. Supplementary Cementing Materials in Concrete covers the chemical physical and mineralogical properties of SCMs; their chemical reactions; and the resulting changes in the microstructure of concrete. The author links the properties of the material at the microstructural level with its behavior in laboratory tests and in turn to the performance of the material in concrete structures under field exposure. He explains how SCMs influence the mechanical properties of concrete and improve its durability and also covers how various SCMs influence hydration reactions and the evolution of the pore structure and pore-solution composition. However SCMs are not a panacea for concrete and improper use may be injurious to certain properties. Achieving the maximum benefit from SCMs requires an understanding of the materials and how they impact concrete properties under various conditions. Drawing on the author’s 30 years of experience this book helps engineers and practitioners to optimize the use of supplementary cementing materials to improve concrete performance.

GBP 56.99
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Graph Theory and Interconnection Networks

Graph Theory and Interconnection Networks

The advancement of large scale integrated circuit technology has enabled the construction of complex interconnection networks. Graph theory provides a fundamental tool for designing and analyzing such networks. Graph Theory and Interconnection Networks provides a thorough understanding of these interrelated topics. After a brief introduction to graph terminology the book presents well-known interconnection networks as examples of graphs followed by in-depth coverage of Hamiltonian graphs. Different types of problems illustrate the wide range of available methods for solving such problems. The text also explores recent progress on the diagnosability of graphs under various models.

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Oceanic Acidification A Comprehensive Overview

Oceanic Acidification A Comprehensive Overview

This book critically examines the available literature on oceanic acidification: including a historical review of pH and atmospheric CO2 levels over the millennia; natural and anthropogenic sources of CO2 to the atmosphere and sea surface; chemical physical and biological mode of action; biological effects of acidification to marine plants and animals under laboratory conditions; field observations on seawater chemistry and effects of declining pH; and various technical and political mitigation strategies. Written by Dr. Ronald Eisler a noted authority on chemical risk assessment the book summarizes real and projected effects of oceanic acidification. | Oceanic Acidification A Comprehensive Overview

GBP 69.99
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Physiology of Soybean Plant

Physiology of Soybean Plant

The book provides in-depth knowledge on the physiology of soybean. It is written lucidly systematically and in depth. The book provides recent information and findings explained with illustrations to express the ideas and concepts vividly to university students and researchers and provides a better understanding of the improvement of the productivity of soybean to cope with the future demand. It describes the physiology of growth development flowering pod development and seed yield as well as C O N and Oil metabolisms – their hormonal regulations under normal and stress environmental conditions. Molecular approaches are also described. | Physiology of Soybean Plant

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Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Substance Abuse in the Workplace makes a valuable contribution to the national movement to help stem the tide of drug abuse. The book begins with the history of substance abuse continues with a discussion of how the human body functions normally or under the influence of chemicals and follows with a toxicological description of the more common chemicals abused today in America. It discusses ways to help the abuser through identification and assistance programs and also covers the laws involved. The broad audience for Substance Abuse in the Workplace is includes middle and upper management labor leaders industrial hygienists safety personnel and workers.

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Climate Change Impacts on the Stability of Small Tidal Inlets

Climate Change Impacts on the Stability of Small Tidal Inlets

This work explores coastal zones in the vicinity of tidal inlets which are commonly utilized for navigation sand mining waterfront developments and fishing and recreation are under particularly high population pressure and will only be exacerbated by foreshadowed climate change (CC). Although few recent studies have investigated CC impacts on very large tidal inlet systems the nature and magnitude of CC impacts on the more commonly found small tidal inlets (STIs) remains practically un-investigated to date. The combination of pre-dominant occurrence in developing countries socio-economic relevance and low community resilience general lack of data and high sensitivity to seasonal forcing makes STIs potentially very vulnerable to CC impacts. This study was undertaken to develop methods and tools that can provide insights on potential CC impacts on STIs and to demonstrate their application to assess these CC impacts. Two process based snap-shot modeling approaches for data poor and data rich environments are used to assess CC impacts and an innovative reduced complexity model is developed to obtain rapid predictions of CC impacts on the STI’s stability. Results show that STIs are unlikely to change their types but that their stability level is likely to change under CC impacts. The main driver for the change is the future variations in wave directions not SLR as is commonly thought. | Climate Change Impacts on the Stability of Small Tidal Inlets

GBP 66.99
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Novel Bioremediation Processes for Treatment of Seleniferous Soils and Sediment

Novel Bioremediation Processes for Treatment of Seleniferous Soils and Sediment

The aim of this Ph. D. was to develop a technology for the remediation of seleniferous soils/sediments and to explore microbial reduction of selenium oxyanions under different respiration conditions and bioreactor configurations. Seleniferous soil collected from the wheat-grown agricultural land in Punjab (India) was characterized and its soil washing was optimized by varying parameters where addition of oxidizing agents showed a maximum selenium removal efficiency. Aquatic plants Lemna minor and Egeria densa were used to study phytoremediation of the selenium-rich soil leachate containing oxidizing agents. Additionally migration of the soluble selenium fraction from the upper to the lower layers and its subsequent reduction and accumulation in the lower layers of the soil column was observed during soil flushing. Furthermore the soil leachate containing selenium oxyanions obtained from soil washing was treated in a UASB reactor by varying the organic feed. Ex situ bioremediation of selenium oxyanions was studied under variable conditions. An aerobic bacterium (Delftia lacustris) capable of transforming selenate and selenite to elemental selenium was isolated and characterized. Anaerobic bioreduction of selenate coupled to methane oxidation was investigated in serum bottles and a biotrickling filter using marine sediment as inoculum. Finally the effect of contamination of other chalcogen oxyanions (tellurium) on selenium bioreduction was studied in a continuous system (UASB reactor). | Novel Bioremediation Processes for Treatment of Seleniferous Soils and Sediment

GBP 77.99
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Cognitive Sensors and IoT Architecture Deployment and Data Delivery

Cognitive Sensors and IoT Architecture Deployment and Data Delivery

This book presents the Cognitive Information Centric Sensor Network (CICSN) framework for the IoT. This framework is built on top of cognitive nodes capable of knowledge representation learning and reasoning along with an information-centric approach for data delivery. It also discusses the most appropriate deployment strategy for these cognitive nodes under realistic assumptions that cares about the Quality of Information (QoI). In addition it uses a QoI aware data delivery strategy with Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) as the reasoning technique to identify data delivery paths that dynamically adapt to changing network conditions and user requirements. | Cognitive Sensors and IoT Architecture Deployment and Data Delivery

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Concrete-Filled Stainless Steel Tubular Columns

Concrete-Filled Stainless Steel Tubular Columns

Concrete-filled stainless steel tubular (CFSST) columns are increasingly used in modern composite construction due to their high strength high ductility high corrosion resistance high durability and aesthetics and ease of maintenance. Thin-walled CFSST columns are characterized by the different strain-hardening behavior of stainless steel in tension and in compression local buckling of stainless steel tubes and concrete confinement. Design codes and numerical models often overestimate or underestimate the ultimate strengths of CFSST columns. This book presents accurate and efficient computational models for the nonlinear inelastic analysis and design of CFSST short and slender columns under axial load and biaxial bending. The effects of different strain-hardening characteristics of stainless steel in tension and in compression progressive local and post-local buckling of stainless steel tubes and concrete confinement are taken into account in the computational models. The numerical models simulate the axial load-strain behavior moment-curvature curves axial load-deflection responses and axial load-moment strength interaction diagrams of CFSST columns. The book describes the mathematical formulations computational procedures and model verifications for circular and rectangular CFSST short and slender columns. The behavior of CFSST columns under various loading conditions is demonstrated by numerous numerical examples. This book is written for practising structural and civil engineers academic researchers and graduate students in civil engineering who are interested in the latest computational techniques and design methods for CFSST columns. | Concrete-Filled Stainless Steel Tubular Columns

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