Structural Modeling and Experimental Techniques

Introduction to Physical Modeling in Structural Engineering Introduction Structural Models - Definitions and Classifications A Brief Historical Perspective on Modeling Structural Models and Codes of Practice Physical Modeling and the New Engineering Curriculum Choice of Geometric Scale The Modeling Process Advantages and Limitations of Model Analysis Accuracy of Structural Models Model Laboratories Modeling Case Studies The Theory of Structural Models Introduction Dimensions and Dimensional Homogeneity Dimensional Analysis Structural Models Similitude Requirements Elastic Models - Materials and Techniques Introduction Materials for Elastic Models Plastics Time Effects in Plastics - Evaluation and Compensation Effects of Loading Rate, Temperature, and the Environment Special Problems Related to Plastic Models Other Common Elastic Model Materials Balsa Wood, Structural Wood, and Paper Elastic Models - Design and Research Applications Determination of Influence Lines and Influence Surfaces Using Indirect Models - Muller-Breslau Principle Inelastic Models: Materials for Concrete and Masonry Structures Prototype and Model Concretes Engineering Properties of Concrete Unconfined Compressive Strength and Stress-Strain Relationship Tensile Strength of Concrete Flexural Behavior of Prototype and Model Concrete Behavior in Indirect Tension and Shear Design Mixes for Model Concrete Summary of Model Concrete Mixes Used by Various Investigators Gypsum Mortars Modeling of Concrete Masonry Structures Strength of Model Block Masonry Assemblages Inelastic Models: Structural Steel and Reinforcing Bars Introduction Steel Structural Steel Models Reinforcement for Small-Scale Concrete Models Model Prestressing Reinforcement FRP Reinforcement for Concrete Models Bond Characteristics of Model Steel Bond Similitude Cracking Similitude and General Deformation Similitude in Reinforced Concrete Elements Model Fabrication Techniques Introduction Basic Cutting, Shaping and Machining Operations Basic Fastening and Gluing Techniques Construction of Structural Steel Models Construction of Plastic Models Construction of Wood and Paper Models Fabrication of Concrete Models Fabrication of Concrete Masonry Materials Instrumentation Principles and Applications General Quantities to Be Measured Strain Measurements Displacement Measurements Full-Field Strain Measurements and Crack Detection Methods Stress and Force Measurement Temperature Measurements Creep and Shrinkage Characteristics and Moisture Measurements Data Acquisition and Reduction Fiber Optics and Smart Structures Loading Systems and Laboratory Techniques Introduction Types of Loads and Loading Systems Discrete vs. Distributed Loads Loading for Shell and Other Models Loading Techniques for Buckling Studies and for Structures Subject to Sway Miscellaneous Loading Devices Size Effects, Accuracy and Reliability in Materials System and Models General What Is a Size Effect? Factors Influencing Size Effects Theoretical Studies in Size Effects Experimental Work in Plain Concrete Size Effects in Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Size Effects in Metal and Other Materials Size Effects in Masonry Mortars Size Effects and Design Codes Errors in Model Studies Types of Errors Statistics of Measurements Propagation of Random Errors Accuracies in (Concrete) Models Overall Reliability of Model Results Influence of Cost and Time on Accuracy of Models Model Applications and Case Studies Introduction Modeling Applications Case Studies Structural Models for Wind, Blast, Impact and Earthquake Loads Introduction Similitude Requirements Materials for Dynamic Models Loading Systems for Dynamic Model Testing Examples of Dynamic Models Case Studies Educational Models for Civil and Architectural Engineering Introduction Historical Perspective Linearly Elastic Structural Behavior Nonlinear and Inelastic Structural Behavior Structural Dynamics Concepts Experimentation and the New Engineering Curriculum Case Studies and Student Projects