Journal of Structural Engineering 2008 №12

Reston: ASCE. — ISSN 0733-9445. Журнал американского общества инженеров-строителей. В журнале объединены научные результаты исследований по всем направлениям строительного проектирования. Сommunicates scientific results regarding all aspects of structural design. Peer-reviewed technical papers detail the physical properties of engineering materials related to structural behavior (steel, concrete, and wood), examine methods of analysis, and evaluate the relative merits of various types of structures and methods of fabrication. Practitioners and academicians report on a wide range of subjects—design, erection, and safety of structures, ranging from bridges to transmission towers and tall buildings; outstanding, innovative, and unique projects; and the impact of natural disasters and recommendations for damage mitigation.