Handbook on Structural Testing - Hardcover

9780133793062: Handbook on Structural Testing

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0133793060 ISBN 13: 9780133793062

Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR, 1993

Providing a complete and comprehensive guide to today's structural testing methodologies, this handbook organizes and details the fundamental types of structural tests, including test methods and procedures as well as instrumentation. The tests described cover a wide range of applications, from large civil engineering structures to mechanical assemblies and miniature electronic components. You'll also find important information to help you understand the principles and restrictions which underlie the variety of measurement and diagnostic techniques used to perform structural tests. You'll learn how to assess and document measurement uncertainties, and how to insure that the appropriate safety, health and environmental safeguards have been appropriately addressed. The final chapter provides detailed example tests and structural testing case studies covering a variety of applications.

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Synopsis

This handbook organizes and reviews fundamental types of structural tests, test methods and procedures, and describes the principles and restrictions underlying a variety of measurement and diagnostic techniques. There is guidance on choosing testing methods, instrumentation, acquisition and allocation of resources based on the technical material and the experience of the authors, Robert T. Reese and Wendell A. Kawahara.

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