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Smart Structures: Innovative Systems for Seismic Response Control

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Franklin Y. Cheng, Hongping Jiang and Kangyu Lou

Proven to be very effective in protecting structures against the effects of extreme weather and earthquakes, smart structural systems are something with which all engineers and construction professional need to be familiar. Drawing together current information, this volume provides an organized accounting of all smart structure systems currently in vogue as well as those in development. It offers extensive details on regulations, presents mathematical formulations, explores modelling and discusses cost-efficiency and other practical considerations. Designed for self-teaching, this volume will bring professionals up to date, while also serving as a key resource for students in the field.


HB 9780849385322
£67.99

February 2008
CRC Press Inc / Taylor & Francis Group

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