Learning from Construction Failures

ISBN 10: 187032563X / ISBN 13: 9781870325639

Editore: Whittles Publishing Ltd, 2001

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 9391244-6

Riassunto:

In the developed world the design and construction of all aspects of the built environment are regulated by rules and procedures which help prevent failures. When compared to the volume of construction undertaken, the number of failures of buildings and other structures is thankfully small. However, this reality is not reflected on a global basis. Failures do occur, some making headline news, and for a variety of reasons. As such information about failures is vital to make construction even safer. This book has been written by a number of distinguished international experts, and considers numerous facets of what has become termed by many forensic engineering. It covers the spectrum of this discipline with chapters on: risk assessment and management; aspects of the law and construction insurance; limiting the incidence of failures; how failures have been investigated; and remedial works carried out. Numerous case studies and examples from across the world cover not only modern buildings, structures and elements, but some buildings that can truly be described as historic.
The spread and depth of topics covered is remarkable and illustrates the importance of this subject in modern engineering and design.

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Titolo: Learning from Construction Failures
Casa editrice: Whittles Publishing Ltd
Data di pubblicazione: 2001
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Very Good