Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Numerical Modelling in Engineering: Volume 1: Numerical Modelling in Civil Engineering, NME 2022, 23-24 August, Ghent University, Belgium

The book collects excellent papers on numerical modeling in Civil Engineering, presented at the 5th International Conference on Numerical Modeling in Engineering (NME 2022) in Ghent, Belgium. It covers various numerical techniques and their applications in civil engineering disciplines, including bridges, dams, cyclic loading, fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, geotechnical engineering, thermal analysis, reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, and composite structures. It is intended for academics and industrial practitioners in the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2024
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book, Volume 1 of the 2-volume proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Numerical Modeling in Engineering (NME 2022), presents outstanding papers on numerical modeling in Civil Engineering. The conference, held in Ghent, Belgium, on August 23-24, 2022, aimed to bring together international scientists and engineers from academia and industry to explore advanced numerical techniques and their applications in various engineering disciplines. The book covers a wide range of numerical simulations with industrial civil engineering applications, including bridges and dams, cyclic loading, fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, geotechnical engineering, thermal analysis, reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, and composite structures. It is intended for academics, including graduate students and researchers, as well as industrial practitioners working in the numerical modelling in civil engineering topics.

The conference featured keynote lectures by renowned experts in the field, covering topics such as finite element method (FEM), boundary element method (BEM), isogeometric analysis (IGA), and their applications in civil engineering. The presentations highlighted the latest research and development in numerical modelling, and provided insights into the challenges and opportunities in this field.

The book includes a total of 120 papers, which have been carefully selected and reviewed by a panel of experts. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including structural analysis, fluid dynamics, geotechnical engineering, and thermal analysis. Each paper provides a detailed description of the research methodology, results, and conclusions, and includes relevant figures and tables.

One of the key highlights of the book is the emphasis on industrial civil engineering applications. The papers demonstrate the practical use of numerical modelling in real-world projects, and provide valuable insights into the design and optimization of civil engineering structures. The book also includes case studies that illustrate the successful application of numerical modelling in various industries, such as construction, transportation, and energy.

In addition to the technical papers, the book also includes a section on software tools and techniques for numerical modelling in civil engineering. The section provides an overview of the most popular software tools and their features, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. It also includes tutorials and examples that demonstrate how to use these tools effectively.

The book is organized into several sections, each focusing on a specific topic. The first section provides an overview of numerical modelling in civil engineering, including its history, principles, and applications. The second section covers finite element method (FEM), including its formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The third section covers boundary element method (BEM), including its formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The fourth section covers isogeometric analysis (IGA), including its formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The fifth section covers structural analysis, including its formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The sixth section covers fluid dynamics, including its formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The seventh section covers geotechnical engineering, including its formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The eighth section covers thermal analysis, including its formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The ninth section covers reinforced concrete structures, including their formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The tenth section covers steel structures, including their formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering. The eleventh section covers composite structures, including their formulation, solution algorithms, and applications in civil engineering.

The book also includes a section on future directions in numerical modelling in civil engineering. The section discusses the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this field, and provides recommendations for future research and development. It also includes a section on the impact of numerical modelling on society and the environment, and discusses the ethical considerations associated with the use of numerical modelling in civil engineering.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and industrial practitioners working in the field of numerical modelling in civil engineering. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and development in this field, and includes a wide range of practical applications and case studies. The book is well-organized, and easy to read, and includes a number of helpful illustrations and tables.

In conclusion, this book gathers outstanding papers on numerical modeling in Civil Engineering (Volume 1) as part of the 2-volume proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Numerical Modeling in Engineering (NME 2022). The conference aimed to bring together international scientists and engineers from academia and industry to explore advanced numerical techniques and their applications in various engineering disciplines. The book covers a wide range of numerical simulations with industrial civil engineering applications, and is intended for academics, including graduate students and researchers, as well as industrial practitioners working in the numerical modelling in civil engineering topics. The book includes a total of 120 papers, which have been carefully selected and reviewed by a panel of experts. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including structural analysis, fluid dynamics, geotechnical engineering, and thermal analysis. The book also includes a section on software tools and techniques for numerical modelling in civil engineering, and a section on future directions in numerical modelling in civil engineering. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in numerical modelling in civil engineering, and is sure to be a valuable addition to any academic or professional library.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811984310
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023