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Author : Thomas Hourston Mackaig
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (314 download)
Download or read book Building Failures, Case Studies in Construction and Design written by Thomas Hourston Mackaig and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James Douglas
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136448780
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)
Download or read book Understanding Building Failures written by James Douglas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building defects still continue to plague the construction industry. The lessons learned over the last forty years have not been fully applied. Many new or refurbished buildings still leak or crack. Lack of awareness by designers and installers as to the main mechanisms that trigger such failures remains a problem for the industry. Investigating and rectifying building failures form a major part of building surveyors’ bread and butter work. This book provides guidance on this work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings – with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects with an emphasis on evidence based practice throughout. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and traditional materials. The particular problems of alteration and renovation work are also discussed. The first four chapters provide information and guidance on the methodology for investigating failures – how to prepare for and conduct an investigation into a building defect and subsequently diagnose its cause in a logical manner. This fourth edition has been updated and expanded to cover the latest diagnostic procedures and research. It also includes Appendices and a new Bibliography, and provides an extensive list of books on building pathology and related topics in the UK and North America. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners interested in building surveying and building conservation.
Author : James Douglas
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136448799
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)
Download or read book Understanding Building Failures written by James Douglas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building defects still continue to plague the construction industry. The lessons learned over the last forty years have not been fully applied. Many new or refurbished buildings still leak or crack. Lack of awareness by designers and installers as to the main mechanisms that trigger such failures remains a problem for the industry. Investigating and rectifying building failures form a major part of building surveyors’ bread and butter work. This book provides guidance on this work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings – with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects with an emphasis on evidence based practice throughout. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and traditional materials. The particular problems of alteration and renovation work are also discussed. The first four chapters provide information and guidance on the methodology for investigating failures – how to prepare for and conduct an investigation into a building defect and subsequently diagnose its cause in a logical manner. This fourth edition has been updated and expanded to cover the latest diagnostic procedures and research. It also includes Appendices and a new Bibliography, and provides an extensive list of books on building pathology and related topics in the UK and North America. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners interested in building surveying and building conservation.
Author : W.H. Ransom
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135920796
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)
Download or read book Building Failures written by W.H. Ransom and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years building failures and the resulting lawsuits and awards for damages have frequently been in the news. The biggest headlines may have been reserved for structural failures and complete collapses, but we should not forget the less newsworthy failures such as leaky roofs, damp walls, dropped foundations and rotted timber. This book gives practical guidance on the prevention of failure by describing the nature and cause of the most common defects in buildings, and then shows how they should be avoided in design and construction.
Author : Jacob Feld
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471574774
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (747 download)
Download or read book Construction Failure written by Jacob Feld and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-12-26 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1968, Jacob Feld's Construction Failure has longbeen considered the classic text on the subject. Retaining all ofthe key components of Feld's comprehensive exploration of the rootcauses of failure, this Second Edition addresses a multitude ofimportant industry developments to bring this landmark work up todate for a new generation of engineers, architects, andstudents. In addition to detailed coverage of current design tools,techniques, materials, and construction methods, ConstructionFailure, Second Edition features an entire chapter on theburgeoning area of construction litigation, including a thoroughexamination of alternative dispute resolution techniques. Like theoriginal, this edition discusses technical and procedural failuresof many different types of structures, but is now supplemented withnew case studies to illustrate the dynamics of failure in actiontoday. Jacob Feld knew thirty years ago that in order to learn from ourmistakes, we must first acknowledge and understand them. With thisrevised volume, Kenneth Carper has ensured that Feld'snow-posthumous message will continue to be heard for years tocome. Jacob Feld's comprehensive work on failure analysis has now beenskillfully amended to address current design and constructiontools, materials, and practices. Building on the first edition'speerless examination of the causes and lessons of failure,Construction Failure, Second Edition provides you with expandedcoverage of: * Technical, procedural, structural, and nonstructural failures * Natural hazards, earthworks, soil and foundation problems, andmore * Reinforced, precast and prestressed concrete, steel, timber,masonry, and other materials * Responsibility and litigation concerns, dispute avoidance, andalternative dispute resolution techniques * Construction safety issues * Many different types of structures, including dams andbridges Construction Failure has as much to teach us today as it did thirtyyears ago. This revised volume is an essential resource for designengineers, architects, construction managers, lawyers, and studentsin all of these fields.
Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Structural Failures written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Campbell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470399491
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (994 download)
Download or read book Learning from Construction Failures written by Peter Campbell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-12-28 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Jack R. Janney
Publisher : ASCE Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780784475812
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Guide to Investigation of Structural Failures written by Jack R. Janney and published by ASCE Publications. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepared by the Research Council on Performance of Structures of ASCE. This report contains guidelines for conducting an investigation into the causes of a structural failure or collapse.Ø Topics include: members of the investigative team and their responsibilities, recommended procedure for site visits, accumulation and recording of data, reporting procedures, and checklists of preparation and materials needed for each step. Common structural types are described, together with the most common causes of distress and failure for each material and construction method. Causes of failure are discussed according to type of project, type of structure, or type of material, connection or foundation.
Author : Lyall Addleson
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Building Failures written by Lyall Addleson and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1989 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Francis L. Brannigan
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763744946
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (449 download)
Download or read book Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service written by Francis L. Brannigan and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition is a must read for fire fighters, prospective fire fighters, and fire science students. This edition continues the Brannigan tradition of using plain language to describe technical information about different building types and their unique hazards. This text ensures that critical fire fighting information is easy-to-understand and gives valuable experience to fire fighters before stepping onto the fireground. The first edition of Building Construction for the Fire Service was published in 1971. Frank Brannigan was compelled to write the most comprehensive building construction text for the fire service so that he could save fire fighters' lives. His passion for detail and extensive practical experience helped him to develop the most popular text on the market. His motto of: "Know your buildings," informs every aspect of this new edition of the text.Listen to a Podcast with Brannigan's Building Construction for the Fire Service, Fourth Edition co-author Glenn Corbett to learn more about this training program!Glenn discusses his relationship with the late Frank Brannigan, the dangers of heavy construction timber, occupancy specific hazards, and other areas of emphasis within the Fourth Edition. To listen now, visit: http://d2jw81rkebrcvk.cloudfront.net/assets.multimedia/audio/Building_Construction.mp3.
Author : Kaminetzky D
Publisher : Galgotia Publications
ISBN 13 : 9788175153653
Total Pages : 618 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (536 download)
Download or read book Design and Construction Failures written by Kaminetzky D and published by Galgotia Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R. O. Heckroodt
Publisher : Thomas Telford
ISBN 13 : 9780727731722
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (317 download)
Download or read book Guide to the Deterioration and Failure of Building Materials written by R. O. Heckroodt and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2002 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professionals concerned with the built environment are all too often confronted with cases where building materials have failed prematurely. The information required for the understanding of the causes of such failures, or for the appropriate remedial action is available in a number of texts, however it is generally buried under a mass of other information.
Author : Rajesh Kumar R
Publisher : Jyothis Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9353960797
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (539 download)
Download or read book Construction Technology written by Rajesh Kumar R and published by Jyothis Publishers. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Construction technology focuses on principles, use of standards, and the steps involved in the design and construction of buildings and structures. We have included numerous neatly drawn figures for the better understanding of the subject. The book is organized in six modules as per the syllabus of the 4th semester B.Tech. in Civil Engineering course under APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala.
Author : Matthys Levy
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393311525
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (115 download)
Download or read book Why Buildings Fall Down written by Matthys Levy and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2002-03-05 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the reasons for structural collapse, including earthquakes, metal fatigue, and terrorism.
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Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1837695539
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (376 download)
Download or read book Advances in Structural Integrity and Failure written by and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to expand the knowledge and skills of civil and structural engineers and researchers and help them better understand, design, and analyze civil engineering applications. This book examines advancements in structural integrity and failure and underground construction. It offers profound insights into the mechanisms that can lead to the integrity or failure of structures and result in safe underground construction. It provides details on the fundamental principles, theories, behavior, and performance of different structural elements and underground construction. The book delves into the mechanics, design, and construction of reinforced concrete structures. It explores the design principles applied to reinforced concrete structures and considers critical structural elements like beams, slabs, columns, and foundations. It also demonstrates various advances in reinforced concrete technology, including high-performance concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, self-compacting concrete, and the use of nanomaterials. It describes methods for the analysis and evaluation of reinforced concrete structures, non-destructive testing methods, structural health monitoring, finite element analysis, and causes of failure. In addition, the book proposes a design model for determining the flexural bearing capacity of reinforced concrete beams having reinforcement steel with reduced modulus of elasticity. Moreover, the book investigates the effects of loading rates on the mechanical properties of structural steel. It also evaluates the formation of welding defects in the process of connecting steel structures, which is inevitable, from the aspect of failure mechanics. In addition, it utilizes an equivalent shell-wire model to propose a simple accurate technique for nonlinear assessment of reinforced concrete shear walls with less computational cost. The book introduces tunnel design theory and method, support structure systems, construction technology, and equipment under complex geological conditions. Furthermore, it highlights procedures to design efficient dewatering systems considering the working conditions, stability, and impacts generated in the vicinity of construction, and to examine the state of retaining walls by using hydrogeological tools. Finally, it outlines the online monitoring and intelligent diagnosis mechanism of key equipment in the subway ventilation system.
Author : W.H. Ransom
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113592080X
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)
Download or read book Building Failures written by W.H. Ransom and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-11-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years building failures and the resulting lawsuits and awards for damages have frequently been in the news. The biggest headlines may have been reserved for structural failures and complete collapses, but we should not forget the less newsworthy failures such as leaky roofs, damp walls, dropped foundations and rotted timber. This book gives practical guidance on the prevention of failure by describing the nature and cause of the most common defects in buildings, and then shows how they should be avoided in design and construction.
Author : S.O. Ekolu
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1614994668
Total Pages : 1562 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (149 download)
Download or read book Construction Materials and Structures written by S.O. Ekolu and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 1562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The two volumes of these Proceedings contain about 200 conference papers and 10 keynote papers presented at the First International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures, held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 24 to 26 November 2014. It includes sections on Materials and characterization; Durability of construction materials; Structural implications, performance, service life; Sustainability, waste utilization, the environment; and Building science and construction.
