Failure Mechanisms in Building Construction
Author:   David H. Nicastro
Publisher:   American Society of Civil Engineers
Edition:   Annotated edition
ISBN:  

9780784402832


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 January 1997
Format:   Paperback
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This book examines various types of failure mechanisms, including their causes and identifying characteristics, and provides a comprehensive collection of case histories. Diagnosis of building failures, including all aspects of construction, is provided, in addition to comparing and contrasting failure mechanisms across multiple disciplines. Emphasis is placed on performing engineering investigations consisting of fieldwork, laboratory testing, research, formulating opinions, and generating reports. Topics include shelf angles, deck drains, thermal expansion, cracking, fatigue, fracture, overstress, unstable shoring, tempered glass, tower distress, sealant reversion, glazing system leaks, masonry/plank construction, frame shortening, zipper gaskets, handrail post deformation, sloped glazing slips, and floating walls.

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Author:   David H. Nicastro
Publisher:   American Society of Civil Engineers
Imprint:   American Society of Civil Engineers
Edition:   Annotated edition
ISBN:  

9780784402832


ISBN 10:   0784402833
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 January 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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