A collection of publications available on the internet at no cost. (Currently 788 different recources in 20 sections).

New Additions:

Repair and Retrofit of Structures

H. Mahmood, A.P. Russell, and J.M. Ingham, (2008). Laboratory Testing of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Retrofitted with Glass FRP Sheets. 14th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (14IBMAC), 17- 20 February, Sydney, Australia.

A.H.P. Maurenbrecher, K. Trischuk, M.Z. Rousseau, and M.I. Subercaseaux, (2007). Key Considerations for Repointing Mortars for the Conservation of Older Masonry. IRC-RR-225, National Research Council, Canada.

S. Giovinazzi, S. Pampanin, and S. Lagomarsino, (2006). Alternative Retrofit Strategies for the Pre'70 R.C. Buildings: Vulnerability Models and Damage Scenarios. First European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (a joint event of the 13th ECEE& 30th General Assembly of the ESC), Geneva, Switzerland, 3-8 Sep. 2006, Paper No. 1148.

Q. Wang, Z. Chai, Y. Huang, Y. Yang, and Y. Zhang, (2006). Seismic Shear Capacity of Brick Masonry Wall Reinforced by GFRP. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing), Vol.7, No.6, 563- 580.

S.H. Farooq, M. Ilyas, and A. Ghaffar, (2006). Technique for Strengthening of Masonry Wall Panels Using Steel Strips. Asian Journal of Civil Engineering (Building and Housing), Vol.7, No.6, 621-638.

S. Ignoul, K. Brosens, and D. Van Gemert, (2003). Strengthening of Concrete Constructions with Externally Bonded Reinforcement: Design Concepts and Case Studies. 1st International Conference on Concrete Repair, St. Malo, France, 15-17 July, 2003.

D. Van Gemert, S. Ignoul, amd K. Brosens, (2003). Non-Metallic Materials for Concrete Strenghtening. 1st International Conference on Concrete Repair, St. Malo, France, 15-17 July, 2003.

K. Bajpai, and D. Kuthinh, (2003). Bending Performance of Masonry Walls Strengthened With Near-Surface Mounted FRP Bars. 9th North American Masonry Conference, Clemson, South Carolina, USA.

F. Pellicer, (2001). Potential Uses for Polymer Modified Repointing Mortars. Proceedings of the 9th Canadian Masonry Symposium. University of New Brunswick. Canada.

P.A. Jeffs, (2001). Core Consolidation of Heritage Structure Masonry Walls & Foundations Using Grouting Techniques - Canadian Case Studies. Proceedings of the 9th Canadian Masonry Symposium. University of New Brunswick. Canada.

D. Duthinh - Editor, (1999). NIST Workshop on Standards Development for the Use of Fiber Reinforced Polymers for the Rehabilitation of Concrete and Masonry Structures. NISTIR 6288. Proceedings, January 7-8, 1998, Tucson, Arizona.

D. Van Gemert, B. Herroelen, L. Schueremans and J. Dereymaeker, (1998). Strengthening of Wooden Structural Elements by Means of Polymer Concrete. ICPIC Conference, Bologna, September 14-18, 577- 588.

B. Lizundia, W.T. Holmes, M. Longstreth, A. Kren, and D.P. Abrams, (1997). Appendices: Development of Procedures to Enhance the Performance of Rehabilitated URM Buildings. Building and Fire Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standard and Technology, NIST GCR 97-724-2.

B. Lizundia, W.T. Holmes, M. Longstreth, A. Kren, and D.P. Abrams, (1997). Development of Procedures to Enhance the Performance of Rehabilitated URM Buildings. Building and Fire Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standard and Technology, NIST GCR 97-724-1.

Concrete Structures

Seismic Design

A.P. Russell, H. Mahmood, and J.M. Ingham, (2007). Pseudo-Static In-Plane Testing of Typical New Zealand Unreinforced Masonry Walls. 8th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 5-7 December 2007, Singapore.

A.E. Schultz, R.S. Hutchinson, and G.S. Cheok, (1998). Seismic Performance of Masonry Walls With Bed Joint Reinforcement. Sructural Engineers World Congress Proceedings, Paper Number T119-4, July 18-23, 1998, San Francisco, CA, Elsevier Science Ltd.

A. E. Schultz, (1994). NIST Research Program on the Seismic Resistance of Partially-Grouted Masonry Shear Walls. Building anf Fire Research Laboratory, National Institute of Standard and Technology, NISTIR 5481.

A collection of educational websites on specific subjects of the structural engineering field. (A total of 96 resources available in 16 categories).

New Additions:

Earthquake Engineering

Low rise residential construction detailing to resist earthquakes. Available from City University, London.

Structural Analysis

Lecture Notes on Structural Analysis. Available from VTU eLearning Center.

Moment Distribution Method Presentation. Available from VTU eLearning Center.

Slope Deflection Method Presentation. Available from VTU eLearning Center.

Matrix methods of Analysis Presentation. Available from VTU eLearning Center.

Kani's Method for Structural Analysis Presentation. Available from VTU eLearning Center.

The Structural Engineering Software Listing includes programs, spreadsheets and web applications on analyses of beams, frames & plates, on design of steel and concrete as well as other related fields. There are currently 50 programs divided into 10 categories that are available for free.

New Additions:

Structural Analyses

BEAMANAL: "BEAMANAL" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis of either single-span or continuous-span beams subjected to virtually any type of loading configuration.

BOEF: "BOEF" is a spreadsheet program written in MS- Excel for the purpose of analysis a finite length beam with free ends supported continuously on an elastic foundation.

Analyses of Frames

Linpro 2.7.2: Linpro 2.7.2 is a simple application for static and dynamic analysis of plane frames.

TwoDFrame: TwoDFrame is software for the structural analysis of two-dimensional frames.

ThreeDFrame: ThreeDFrame is software for the structural analysis of three-dimensional frames.

ThreeDFEM: ThreeDFEM is software for the structural analysis of reinforced concrete slabs and walls.

Steel Design

AISC 13th Edition Member Dimensions and Properties Viewer.

BASEPLT9: "BASEPLT9" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis of steel column base plates.

BEAMCOL9: "BEAMCOL9" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis and code checking of steel beams and columns.

BEAMTAB: "BEAMTAB" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis of steel beam end connections using a beam tab (single plate) field bolted to the beam web and shop welded to either the column flange, column web, or girder web.

BMREACT: "BMREACT" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of determining the allowable beam end reaction and the allowable end moment for the purpose of end connection design.

BMREINF9: "BMREINF9" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis and code checking of steel members with various types of reinforcement configurations.

BOLTGRP: "BOLTGRP" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of analysis of bolt groups.

BRGPLT9: "BRGPLT9" is a spreadsheet program written in MS-Excel for the purpose of the analysis and design of beam bearing plates.

2008

3rd International Conference on the Concrete Future. October 17-29, 2008. Yantai, China.

ACI Fall Convention: The Spirit of Concrete. November 2-6, 2008. Renaissance Grand & America's Center, St. Louis, MO, USA.

3rd ACF International Conference 2008 in "Sustainable Concrete Technology and Structures in Local Climate and Environment Conditions". 11-13 November, 2008. Rex Hotel, HoChiMinh City, Vietnam.

2009

African Conference on Computational Mechanics - First International Conference (AfriCOMP 2009). 07-11 January, 2009. Sun City, South Africa.

AGG1 Aggregates Forum & EXPO Co-Locates With World of Asphalt 2009 - A Rock Solid Combination. 09- 12 March, 2009. Orlando, Florida, USA.

Mediterra 2009: 1st Mediterranean Conference on Earth Architecture. 13-16 March, 2009. Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.

ACI Spring Convention: Infrastructure Concrete Practice & Placement. 15-19 March, 2009. Marriott, River Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.

The First International Conference on Parallel, Distributed and Grid Computing for Engineering, (PARENG2009). 06-08 April, 2009, Pecs, Hungary.

ERES 2009: Seventh International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures. 11-13 May, 2009. St. Raphael Resort, Cyprus.

8th International Congress on Civil Engineering (8ICCE). 11-13 May, 2009. Shiraz, Iran.

Sustainable Development 2009: Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning. 13-15 May, 2009. St. Raphael Resort, Cyprus.

Adobe USA 2009 - The 5th Adobe Conference of the Adobe Association of the Southwest. 15-16 May, 2009. El Rito, New Mexico on the campus of Northern New Mexico College in Cutting Hall Auditorium.

Fluid Structure Interaction 2009: Fifth International Conference on Fluid Structure Interaction. 25-27 May, 2009. Royal Mare Village, Crete.

OPTI 2009: Eleventh International Conference on Optimum Design of Structures and Materials in Engineering. 08-10 June 2009. Tivoli Almansor Hotel, Algarve, Portugal.

CMEM 2009: Fourteenth International Conference on Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements. 10-12 June, 2009. Tivoli Almansor Hotel, Algarve, Portugal.

Materials Characterisation 2009: Fourth International Conference on Computational Methods and Experiments in Materials Characterisation. 17-19 June, 2009. Ashurst Lodge, New Forest, UK.

Concrete: 21st Century Superhero. 22-24 June, 2009. Business Design Centre, London, UK.

7th International Symposium on Non-destructive Testing in Civil Engineering (NDTCE09). 30 June - 03 July, 2009. Ecole Centrale, Nantes, France.

15th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference. 05-08 July, 2009. Utrecht, Netherlands.

12th International Conference on Fracture 2009 (ICF 12). 12-17 July,2009. Ottawa, Canada.

9th International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures (FRPRCS-9). 13-15 July, 2009. Sydney, Australia.

STREMAH 2009: Eleventh International Conference on Structural Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage Architecture. 22-24 July, 2009. Reval Hotel Olumpia, Tallinn, Estonia.

The Twelfth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing (CC2009). 1-4 September, 2009. Hotel Tivoli Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

The First International Conference on Soft Computing Technology in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (CSC2009). 1-4 September, 2009. Hotel Tivoli Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.

10th International Conference on Structural Safety and Reliability, (ICOSSAR 2009). 13-17 September, 2009. Kansai University, Osaka, Japan.

ACI Fall 2009 - Spice Up Your Concrete. 08-12 November, 2009. Marriott New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

2010

World of Concrete: Seminars (WOC 2010). 02-05 February, 2010. Las Vegas, NV, USA.

ACI Spring 2010 - Xtreme Concrete. 21-25 March, 2010. Sheraton, Chicago, IL.

PCI Annual Convention/Exhibition & third international fib Congress - Incorporating the the PCI Annual Convention & International Bridge Conference. 29 May - 02 June, 2010. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Washington DC.

Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologie. 31 May - 03 June, 2010. Universita Politecnica Della Marche, Ancona, Italy.

NPCA (National Precast Concrete Association) Industry Outlook Conference & Annual Convention. 21- 25 October 2010. Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

ACI Fall 2010 - Green Concrete in the Steel City. 24-28 October, 2010. Westin & Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

2011

World of Concrete: Seminars (WOC 2011). 18-21 January, 2011, Las Vegas, NV, USA.

ACI Spring 2011 Convention - The Strength of Florida Concrete. 03-07 April, 2011. Marriott Tampa Waterside & Westin Harbour Island, Tampa, FL., USA.

ACI Fall 2011 - Bridging Theory and Practice. 16-20 October, 2011. Millennium Hotel & Duke Energy Center, Cincinnati, OH.

2012

ACI Spring 2012. 18-22 March, 2012. Hyatt Regency Dallas, Dallas, TX.

ACI Fall 2012. 21-25 October, 2012. Sheraton Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.