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Bazant, Zdenek Pavel was born on December 10, 1937 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Son of Zdenek and Stepanka (Curikova) Bazant. came to the United States, 1968, naturalized, 1976.
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This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great interest and importance, exemplifying the relationship between experimental research, material modeling, structural analysis and design. It focuses on the effect of structure size on structural strength and failure behaviour. Bazant's theory has recently found wide application to all quasibrittle materials, including rocks, ice, modern fiber composites and tough ceramics The topic of energetic scaling, considered controversial until recently, is finally getting the attention it deserves, mainly as a result of Bazant's pioneering work. In this new edition an extra section and new appendices covering the most recent developments in the subject are included.
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The modeling of mechanical properties of materials and structures is a complex and wide-ranging subject. In some applications, it is sufficient to assume that the material remains elastic, i.e. that the deformation process is fully reversible and the stress is a unique function of strain. However, such a simplified assumption is appropriate only within a limited range, and in general must be replaced by a more realistic approach that takes into account the inelastic processes such as plastic yielding or cracking. This book presents a comprehensive treatment of the most important areas of plasticity and of time-dependent inelastic behavior (viscoplasticity of metals, and creep and shrinkage of concrete). It covers structural aspects such as: incremental analysis limit analysis shakedown analysis optimal design beam structures subjected to bending and torsion yield line theory of plates slip line theory size effect in structures creep and shrinkage effects in concrete structures. The following aspects of the advanced material modeling are presented: yield surfaces for metals and plastic-frictional materials hardening and softening stress-return algorithms large-strain formulations thermodynamic framework microplane models localization of plastic strain. Inelastic Analysis of Structures is a textbook for basic and advanced courses on plasticity, with a slight emphasis on structural engineering applications, but with a wealth of material for geotechnical, mechanical, aerospace, naval, petroleum and nuclear engineers. The text is constructed in a very didactical way, while the mathematics has been kept rigorous.
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A crucial element of structural and continuum mechanics, stability theory has limitless applications in civil, mechanical, aerospace, naval and nuclear engineering. This text of unparalleled scope presents a comprehensive exposition of the principles and applications of stability analysis. It has been proven as a text for introductory courses and various advanced courses for graduate students. It is also prized as an exhaustive reference for engineers and researchers. The authors' focus on understanding of the basic principles rather than excessive detailed solutions, and their treatment of each subject proceed from simple examples to general concepts and rigorous formulations. All the results are derived using as simple mathematics as possible. Numerous examples are given and 700 exercise problems help in attaining a firm grasp of this central aspect of solid mechanics. The book is an unabridged republication of the 1991 edition by Oxford University Press and the 2003 edition by Dover, updated with 18 pages of end notes.
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(This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great...)
This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great interest and importance, exemplifying the relationship between experimental research, material modeling, structural analysis and design. It focuses on the effect of structure size on structural strength and failure behaviour. Bazant's theory has found wide application to all quasibrittle materials, including rocks, ice, modern fiber composites and tough ceramics. The topic of energetic scaling, considered controversial until recently, is finally getting the attention it deserves, mainly as a result of Bazant's pioneering work. In this new edition an extra section of data and new appendices covering twelve new application developments are included. This is the first book to show the 'size effect' theory of structure size on strength. It presents the principles and applications of Bazant's pioneering work on structural strength. This is a revised edition with new material on topics including asymptotic matching, flexural strength of fiber-composite laminates, polymeric foam fractures and the design of reinforced concrete beams.
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Fracture and Size Effect in Concrete and Other Quasibrittle Materials is the first in-depth text on the application of fracture mechanics to the analysis of failure in concrete structures. The book synthesizes a vast number of recent research results in the literature to provide a comprehensive treatment of the topic that does not give merely the facts - it provides true understanding. The many recent results on quasibrittle fracture and size effect, which were scattered throughout many periodicals, are compiled here in a single volume. This book presents a well-rounded discussion of the theory of size effect and scaling of failure loads in structures. The size effect, which is the most important practical manifestation of fracture behavior, has become a hot topic. It has gained prominence in current research on concrete and quasibrittle materials. The treatment of every subject in Fracture and Size Effect in Concrete and Other Quasibrittle Materials proceeds from simple to complex, from specialized to general, and is as concise as possible using the simplest level of mathematics necessary to treat the subject clearly and accurately. Whether you are an engineering student or a practicing engineer, this book provides you with a clear presentation, including full derivations and examples, from which you can gain real understanding of fracture and size effect in concrete and other quasibrittle materials.
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(This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great...)
This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great interest and importance, exemplifying the relationship between experimental research, material modeling, structural analysis and design. It focuses on the effect of structure size on structural strength and failure behaviour. Bazant's theory has found wide application to all quasibrittle materials, including rocks, ice, modern fiber composites and tough ceramics. The topic of energetic scaling, considered controversial until recently, is finally getting the attention it deserves, mainly as a result of Bazant's pioneering work. In this new edition an extra section of data and new appendices covering twelve new application developments are included. * The first book to show the 'size effect' theory of structure size on strength * Presents the principles and applications of Bazant's pioneering work on structural strength * Revised edition with new material on topics including asymptotic matching, flexural strength of fiber-composite laminates, polymeric foam fractures and the design of reinforced concrete beams
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consultant scientist engineering educator
Bazant, Zdenek Pavel was born on December 10, 1937 in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Son of Zdenek and Stepanka (Curikova) Bazant. came to the United States, 1968, naturalized, 1976.
Civil Engineer, Technology University, Prague, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanics, Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, 1963. Postgraduate diploma in theoretical physics, Charles University, Prague, 1966.
Doctorate (honorary), Czech Technology University, Prague, 1991. Doctorate (honorary), Karlsruhe University, Germany, 1998. Doctorate (honorary), University Colorado, 2000.
Doctorate (honorary), Polytechnic Milan, 2001. Doctorate (honorary), Institut National des Sciences Appliques, Lyon, 2004. Doctorate (honorary), Vienna University of Technology, 2005.
Scientist, Adjunct Professor, Building Research Institute, Technology U., Prague, 1963-1967; docent habilitation, Technology U., Prague, Czechoslovakia., 1967; visiting research engineer, Centre d'Étude et de Recherche du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics, Paris, 1967; visiting research engineer, U. Toronto, 1967-1968; visiting research engineer, University of California, Berkeley, 1969; associate professor сivil engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1969-1973; professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1973-1990; Walter P. Murphy professor, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, since 1990; coordinator structural engineering program, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1974-1978, 92-; founding director Center for Concrete and Geomaterials, 1981-1986. Consultant Argonne National Laboratory, many other organizations.
(This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great...)
(This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great...)
(This book is concerned with a leading-edge topic of great...)
(Fracture and Size Effect in Concrete and Other Quasibritt...)
(A crucial element of structural and continuum mechanics, ...)
(The modeling of mechanical properties of materials and st...)
Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Worcester Reed Warner medal 1997, Nadai medal, 2008, Timoshenke medal, 2009), American Academy Mechanics, American Society of Civil Engineers (chairman committee properties of materials 1976-1978, 82-84, editor in chief Journal Engineering Mechanics 1988-1994, Walter L. Huber research prize 1976, T.Y. Lin Prestressed Concrete award 1977, Newmark medal 1996, Croes medal 1997, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2003, von Kármán medal 2005), American Concrete Institute (chairman fracture mechanics committee 1985-1992), International Association for Fracture Mechanics of Concrete Structures (president 1991-1993), International Union Testing and Research Laboratories Materials Structures (chairman committee on creep, L'Hermite gold medal 1975), Society Engineering Science (president 1993, Prager medal 1996). Member National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, American Academy Arts & Sciences, European Academy Arts & Sciences, Italian National acad dei Lincei Rome, Lombard Academy Milan, Engineering Academy Czech Republic (foreign member), Austrian Academy of Sciences, United States National Committee on Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, International Association Structural Mechanics Reactor Technology (coordinator concrete structures division), American Society for Testing and Materials (member concrete committee, skiing committee), Prestressed Concrete Institute, American Ceramic Society (D.M. Roy award 2001), International Association Soil Mechanical Foundation Engineering, International Association Bridge and Structural Engineering, Society Experimental Mechanics, American Society Engineering Education, Building Research Institute Spain (honorary, Torroja Gold medal 1990), Czech Society Civil Engineering (honorary), Czech Society Mechanics (award of merit 1993), Structural Engineers Association Illinois (Meritorious Paper award 1992, 2008).
Married Iva Marie Krasna, September 27, 1967. Children: Martin Zdenek, Eva Stephanie.