Book: "Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering: Formulations and Applications", Eds: V. Plevris, Ch. Ch. Mitropoulou, N.D. Lagaros, IGI Global, 2012.

Description

Throughout the past few years, there has been extensive research done on structural design in terms of optimization methods or problem formulation. But, much of this attention has been on the linear elastic structural behavior, under static loading condition. Such a focus has left researchers scratching their heads as it has led to vulnerable structural configurations. What researchers have left out of the equation is the element of seismic loading. It is essential for researchers to take this into account in order to develop earthquake resistant real-world structures.

Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering: Formulations and Applications focuses on the research around earthquake engineering, in particular, the field of implementation of optimization algorithms in earthquake engineering problems. Topics discussed within this book include, but are not limited to, simulation issues for the accurate prediction of the seismic response of structures, design optimization procedures, soft computing applications, and other important advancements in seismic analysis and design where optimization algorithms can be implemented. Readers will discover that this book provides relevant theoretical frameworks in order to enhance their learning on earthquake engineering as it deals with the latest research findings and their practical implementations, as well as new formulations and solutions.

Reviews and Testimonials

"In this resource, civil engineers from around the world show how tools of optimum design developed for linear elastic structure behavior can be applied in designing earthquake- resistant structures. Their topics include discrete variable structural optimization of systems under stochastic earthquake excitation, assessing the damage in inelastic structures under simulated critical earthquakes, and overall conceptual seismic design and local seismic capacity design for bridges..."

– Book News Inc., Research Book News, 2012

Topics Covered

• Design optimization in earthquake engineering
• Life cycle cost structural analysis
• Optimal seismic performance-based design of structures
• Optimization algorithms
• Performance-based structural design
• Reliability based design optimization
• Robust design optimization
• Structural optimization

Publisher

This book is published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.

Book: "Design Optimization of Active and Passive Structural Control Systems", Eds: N.D. Lagaros, V. Plevris, Ch. Ch. Mitropoulou, IGI Global, 2012.

Description

A typical engineering task during the development of any system is, among others, to improve its performance in terms of cost and response. Improvements can be achieved either by simply using design rules based on the experience or in an automated way by using optimization methods that lead to optimum designs.

Design Optimization of Active and Passive Structural Control Systems includes Earthquake Engineering and Tuned Mass Damper research topics into a volume taking advantage of the connecting link between them, which is optimization. This is a publication addressing the design optimization of active and passive control systems. This title is perfect for engineers, professionals, professors, and students alike, providing cutting edge research and applications.

Reviews and Testimonials

"Structural control systems are designed to protect buildings, bridges, power plants, and other structures during earthquakes, and provide an alternative to conventional structural design methods. Pivoting on the concept of optimization, engineers here discuss various aspects of active and passive versions. Among the topics are the optimal placement of viscous dampers for seismic building design, the optimal design and practical considerations of tuned mass dampers, a neuromorphic smart controller for seismically excited structures, the optimum design of a new hysteretic dissipater, and multi-objective genetic algorithms for seismic response controls of structure".

– Book News Inc. Portland, OR

Topics Covered

• Active Control Systems
• Linear tuned mass dampers for seismic control
• Optimization algorithms
• Parametric identification
• Passive dissipative devices
• Seismic damage identification
• Seismically isolated structures
• Tuned Mass Dampers
• Variable stiffness systems for structural control
• Vibration control

Publisher

This book is published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.

Book: "Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering: Volume 2", Eds: M. Papadrakakis, M. Fragiadakis, V. Plevris , Springer, 2013.

Description

This book provides an insight on advanced methods and concepts for the design and analysis of structures against earthquake loading. This second volume is a collection of 28 chapters written by leading experts in the field of structural analysis and earthquake engineering. Emphasis is given on current state-of-the-art methods and concepts in computing methods and their application in engineering practice. The book content is suitable for both practicing engineers and academics, covering a wide variety of topics in an effort to assist the timely dissemination of research findings for the mitigation of seismic risk. Due to the devastating socioeconomic consequences of seismic events, the topic is of great scientific interest and is expected to be of valuable help to scientists and engineers. The chapters of this volume are extended versions of selected papers presented at the COMPDYN 2011 conference, held in the island of Corfu, Greece, under the auspices of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS).

Book: "Handbook of Research on Seismic Assessment and Rehabilitation of Historic Structures (2 Volumes)", Eds: P. G. Asteris and V. Plevris, IGI Global, 2015.

Description

Rehabilitation of heritage monuments provides sustainable development and cultural significance to a region. The most sensitive aspect of the refurbishment of existing buildings lies in the renovation and recovery of structural integrity and public safety.

The Handbook of Research on Seismic Assessment and Rehabilitation of Historic Structures evaluates developing contributions in the field of earthquake engineering with regards to the analysis and treatment of structural damage inflicted by seismic activity. This book is a vital reference source for professionals, researchers, students, and engineers active in the field of earthquake engineering who are interested in the emergent developments and research available in the preservation and rehabilitation of heritage buildings following seismic activity.

Topics Covered

• Masonry Materials
• Monument Restoration
• Passive Seismic Protection
• Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis
• Restoration Materials Technology
• Structural Control Techniques
• Structural Damage
• Structural Rehabilitation

Publisher

This book is published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.