Failures in concrete structures : case studies in reinforced and prestressed concrete /: case studies in reinforced and prestressed concrete. (2012 ©2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robin Whittle.
• Other Names: Whittle, Robin
• Contents: 1. Failures due to design errors -- 2. Problems and failures due to errors in structural modelling -- 3. Failures due to inappropriate extrapolation of code of practice clauses -- 4. Failures due to misuse of code of practice clauses -- 5. Problems and failures due to inadequate assessment of critical force paths -- 6. Problems and failures due to poor detailing -- 7. Problems and failures due to inadequate understanding of materials' properties -- 8. Problems and failures due to poor construction -- 9. Problems and failures due to poor management -- 10. Problems and failures due to poor construction planning -- 11. Problems and failures due to deliberate malpractice -- 12. Problems arising from the procurement process -- 13. Contributions of research and development toward avoidance of failures.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Copyright Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 127 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 624.171; Structural failures -- Case studies; Concrete construction -- Deterioration; Reinforced concrete construction -- Case studies; Prestressed concrete construction -- Case studies; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Structural; Concrete construction -- Deterioration; Prestressed concrete construction; Reinforced concrete construction; Structural failures; Electronic books; Case studies
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780203861271; 0203861272; 1306000319; 9781306000314
• Related ISBNs: 9780415567015; 0415567017
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 127).; Note: Print version record.
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