Learning from Construction Failures: Applied Forensic Engineering - Hardcover

Campbell, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047039949X ISBN 13: 9780470399491

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2001

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047039949X
• ISBN 13: 9780470399491
• Binding: Hardcover