Learning from Construction Failures - Applied Forensic Engineering

Much of the knowledge used to design, build, and operate engineered facilities and products is gained by learning from failures. As catastrophic building failures become ever more costly, this book helps readers understand key issues, from determining the causes of failure and isolating failed parts...

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Main Author 2001, Edited By Peter Campbell
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Whittles Publishing 2001
Whittles
Subjects
Building failures
Civil Engineering & Construction Materials
Forensic engineering
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Summary:Much of the knowledge used to design, build, and operate engineered facilities and products is gained by learning from failures. As catastrophic building failures become ever more costly, this book helps readers understand key issues, from determining the causes of failure and isolating failed parts to lessening personal liability through proper contracting, planning, and management.
ISBN:9781870325639
187032563X