If the value of Young's modulus (E) and Poisson's ratio (u) are known, the shear modulus (G) can be calculated.<br>
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G = E/[2(1+u)]<br>
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At any rate, the manufacturer should be able to supply these values for you.
You will probably be allowed to take reference books to the exam. A good source for titles is: <A HREF="http://www.fatbrain.com" TARGET="_new">www.fatbrain.com</A> It is a web site for technical books. When entering, use the quick search and enter 'Sructural Engineering Handbook' also try...
hasanh, specifically, we have done work in the following areas:<br>
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Gulf of Mexico<br>
Eastern side of: Mexico, Central America, and South America<br>
North Sea<br>
Coast of: Congo, Angola, Gabon, and Nigeria<br>
Middle East, and Persian Gulf<br>
Bay of Bengal, South China Sea, and Yellow...
A reference which may be of value:<br>
Design of Marine Facilities<br>
for the Berthing, Mooring, and<br>
Repair of Vessels<br>
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by John W. Gaythwaite, P.E.<br>
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Van Nostrand Reinhold<br>
New York, 1990<br>
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Chapter 7, Design of Fixed Structures<br>
Section 7.4 Dolphins and...
What is the recommended relationship between wind velocity and developed pressure for a sand storm? The problem lies in estimating the density of the air containing blown sand. References would be appreciated.
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ASCE Standard "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures" have maps for the United States that show Basic Wind Speeds and Earthquake Zones. I am looking for similar maps on a world wide basis.
