Finite Element Analysis for Building Assessment - Advanced Use and Practical Recommendations

This presents the Finite Element Method, outlining nonlinearities in computational terms. It advises the material properties to be adopted in the analyses, and is illustrated with cases studies of existing buildings. For students with a background in structural engineering, and professionals.

List of contents

1. Fundamentals of the Finite Element Method. 2. Nonlinear Structural Analysis. 3. Constitutive Models. 4. Recommended Properties for Advanced Numerical Analysis. 5. Guidelines for Practical Use of Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis.

About the author

Paulo B. Lourenço is Professor at University of Minho, Portugal. He is Head of the Institute in Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering, and an expert in structural conservation and forensic engineering.
Dr. Angelo Gaetani is a professional structural engineer and consultant in Rome, Italy, who leads structural restoration and seismic retrofit projects. He was a postdoctoral research fellow until 2020 at University of Minho, Portugal.

Summary

This presents the Finite Element Method, outlining nonlinearities in computational terms. It advises the material properties to be adopted in the analyses, and is illustrated with cases studies of existing buildings. For students with a background in structural engineering, and professionals.

Product details

• Authors: Angelo Gaetani, Paulo B. Lourenco, Paulo B. (University of Minho Lourenco, Paulo B. Gaetani Lourenco, Paulo B. Lourenço
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9781032228396
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3222839-6
• No. of pages: 404
• Series: Assessment, Repair and Strengthening for the Conservation of Structures
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Architectural structure & design, ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Conservation of buildings & building materials, Building construction & materials, Conservation of buildings and building materials, Civil engineering, surveying and building, Materials in architecture