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This is the third volume of a series of proceedings including papers presented at the respective International Conferences entitled: "Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)" that have been held in Greece since 1995.

This volume contains papers presented at the third Conference on Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Conference, convened at Thessaloniki, Greece in 2003. Papers cover a range of subjects including:
* interdisciplinary efforts to gain maximum benefit from capabilities from other science and engineering fields
* integration of...

Modern methods of dynamic analysis of structures through the application of frequency-independent damping models. Experimental data, justification for the models used in the norms & computer analysis & solutions to design problems. Economical & reliable design subjected to explosive, seismic, wind & other loads.

The latest developments in analysis and design of a wide range of steel structures, including buildings, bridges, towers, silos, offshore structures etc. Theoretical and experimental investigations on many topics such as analysis and design of elements, frames, connections, plates and shells, composite structures. Moreover fire and earthquake resistance design, fatique design as well as the latest developments in Eurocode3, the European Steel Design Code, which constitutes a major European contribution to modern codes, are also included.

The papers in this volume represent the most recent findings in the area of structural stability and encompass the more traditional areas of lateral-torsional & local buckling, as well as newer applications in testing, structural analysis, composite & concrete structures. Also included is the state of the art research into dynamic & cyclic loading, with the latter application being of particular importance in the area of earthquake engineering. The breadth of the scope of contributions, as well as the regional nature of the research represented by the geographic spread of the papers across...

Durability analysis can be defined as the prediction methodology of safe residual behaviour after a given life time under a complex mechanical loading history in combination with a program of environmental variations. This was, and is a central problem for the reliability of structural components whatever are the basic material systems. With composite systems, combination of different materials in interaction, an integrated material structure design becomes possible. If one of the phases is a polymer, the composite system has time dependent properties and as consequence durability analysis...

Vibrations caused by pile-driving can damage structures, while litigation may result from the human distress which pile-driving induces. There are ways to mitigate both aspects of the problem and it is important to assess the likelihood of damage and to minimize any ensuing costs early in the process. This book is based on the responses to a questionnaire which was developed and sent to all state departments of the USA and Canada. Additionally, questionnaires were sent to piling contractors, vibration consultants and vibration monitoring firms. It will help readers to better understand the...