Description: Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2013 International Conference on Advanced Materials & Sports Equipment Design (AMSED 2013), September 21-23, 2013, Singapore.
Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The 73 papers are grouped as follows:
Chapter 1: Materials and Their Application;
Chapter 2: Biochemistry and Medicine;
Chapter 3: Engineering Research;
Chapter 4: Development of Sport Equipment;
Chapter 5: Computer Technology in Sports;
Chapter 6: Applied Research in Sport.

Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures

Edited by: Maurizio Piazza and Mariapaola Riggio

Online since: September 2013

Description: Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS).
The book covers a broad range of topics regarding the assessment and conservation of timber structures, with papers subdivided into ten themes: Assessment and conservation; Timber grading; Assessment by non-destructive methods and survey techniques; Assessment by testing and modeling; Reinforcement and treatment of timber elements; Strengthening of connections; Upgrading of timber structures; Monitoring; Learning from case studies; Codes and guidelines. The book will be of valuable use and precious help for consultants, specialists, practitioners as well as for researchers and scholars for what concerns assessment, conservation, repair and monitoring of timber structures and wood artifacts.