Structural Defects Reference Manual for Low-Rise Buildings

1. Auflage 2000
ISBN: 978-0-419-25790-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Format (B × H): 211 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 894 g

The Structural Defects Reference Manual for Low-Rise Buildings has been written to assist professionals and students involved in building construction to identify causes of structural failure. Each chapter carefully addresses design, materials and workmanship factors which contribute to structural defects. The main structural elements - roofs, walls, floors and foundations - are all covered and illustrated by case studies. The book also contains relevant data and guidance to show how all the different building elements should be designed and constructed.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Atkinson, Michael F.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Festigkeitslehre, Belastbarkeit
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Werkstoffkunde, Materialwissenschaft: Forschungsmethoden
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau, Baustatik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Chapter 1: Background. Chapter 2: Surveys. Chapter 3: Site Investigation Equipment and Methods. Chapter 4: Structural Reports. Chapter 5: Roofs. Chapter 6: Upper Floors. Chapter 7: Ground Floors. Chapter 8: Main walls. Chapter 9: Foundations. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Michael F. Atkinson is a highly experienced civil and structural engineer, and has been Engineering Manager for the National House Building Council (North) since 1984. A Fellow of the Institute of Structural Engineers and a Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, he has over forty-two years' experience in the construction industry.