FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR BUILDING ASSESSMENT ADVANCED USE AND PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS (PB 2022) Paperback

"Finite Element Analysis for Building Assessment: Advanced Use and Practical Recommendations (PB 2022)" by Paulo B. Lourenço and Angelo Gaetani addresses the critical need for accurate structural assessment of existing buildings, which often present complexities due to age, material degradation, modifications, and unique construction techniques. The book moves beyond traditional linear elastic analysis, which is often insufficient for these scenarios, and delves into advanced numerical simulations using the Finite Element Method (FEM). It adopts a practical approach, introducing the fundamentals of FEM, nonlinear solution procedures, and constitutive material models in a clear and accessible manner.