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Focusing on the design of buildings for service life, Structures Durability of Engineering covers effective maintenance and repair techniques for reducing the likelihood of failure. It describes the in situ performance of all the major man-made materials used in civil engineering construction and some relatively new high-performance materials. The book explores deterioration mechanisms and the measures to counteract them, subsequent maintenance and repair techniques, and the latest standards on durability and repair. It covers life cycle costing and environmental life cycle assessment methods. Practical case studies show how repairs can be made and the best ways of ensuring long term durability.

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Author:   Jan Bijen (Delft University of Technology (Emeritus), The Netherlands)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   0.553kg
ISBN:  

9780849317705

ISBN 10:   0849317703
Pages:   262
Publication Date:   25 September 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

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Focusing on the design of buildings for service life, Structures Durability of Engineering covers effective maintenance and repair techniques for reducing the likelihood of failure. It describes the in situ performance of all the major man-made materials used in civil engineering construction and some relatively new high-performance materials. The book explores deterioration mechanisms and the measures to counteract them, subsequent maintenance and repair techniques, and the latest standards on durability and repair. It covers life cycle costing and environmental life cycle assessment methods. Practical case studies show how repairs can be made and illustrate the best ways of ensuring long term durability.

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