Forensic Engineering, Diagnosing Failures and Solving Problems

NOTE EDITORE

Forensic Engineering contains papers prepared for the Institution of Civil Engineers' Third International Conference on Forensic Engineering, which focussed on diagnosing failures of the built environment with a view to solving problems for the future. Constructed facilities are important assets that need to be managed in ways that minimise the risk of failure. Such failures may range from serviceability failures, which may not immediately affect useage, through to catastrophic failures, rendering facilities unuseable and causing serious safety issues. The papers, written by leading practitioners, include case studies from around the world featuring structures and buildings built for different purposes, in a variety of working environments and a range of climates. Topicsare grouped according to the type of incident investigation and include collapses; performance risk management; durability and assessment; failures of building envelopes; ground and marine; legal and professional care considerations and educating for the future, wherethe positive learning outcomes are developed with direct application for facilities, development of technical codes and standards, and also for developing applied diagnostic and other techniques following research.

SOMMARIO

Keynote Papers Forensic investigation: the true calibrator for design limit states J Wood, Structural Studies & Design Ltd, UK Quality and safety: the ultimate legacy of forensic engineering K Carper, Washington State University, USA Durability and Assessment Durability assessment of prefabricated balconies M Holický & J Markova, Czech Technical University, Czech Republic Study of the static conditions of a monument: Massenzio Cathedral, Rome C Sarri, Balfour Beatty Rail Projects Ltd, UK Construction failure prevention achieved through procedural redundancy I Ortega, Design Studio, Switzerland In-situ condition assessment of metal plate connected wood trusses in light-framed wood construction A Gjinolli & J Vogt, TECO, USA Condition evaluation of post-tensioned bridges in Florida after 25 years A Moreton, Corven Engineering Inc., USA The importance of time in understanding cracks in concrete S Alexander, WSP Group, UK Ground and Marine Case study investigation of defects in an underground reinforced concrete reservoir: Jakarta, Indonesia P Sandeford, GHD Pty Ltd, Australia Forensic ground engineering assessment and the timely disclosure of documents R Thompson, EDGE Consultants UK Ltd, UK Investigating substandard piles in Hong Kong S Hencher, J Tyson & P Hutchinson, Halcrow China Ltd, Hong Kong Foundation monitoring techniques@ are they all they are cracked up to be? R Thorniley-Walker, Structural & Civil Consultants Ltd, UK Investigation and repair of the New North Quay foundations St Helier, Jersey S Hold, Arup, UK Failures of Building Envelopes Toughened glass failures in modern buildings R Harris & M West, Sandberg, UK Design life of ineffective repairs to an historic terracotta façade P Plemic, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc, USA Wind damage to lightweight roofing systems K Roberts, Roberts Consulting, UK Bucking analysis of an aluminium-framed dome J Duntemann & D Crampton, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc, USA Investigation of problems involving wood structural panels J Vogt & A Gjinolli, TECO, USA Incident/Collapse Investigation Collapse of a power station roof in the Czech Republic D Burt, White Young Green, UK Roof failure due to snow: the implications of improperly applying code provisions C Fischer & D Wojnowski, Engineering Systems Inc, USA Fatigue sensitive details and related problems in lighting structures J Dunteman & R Christie, Wiss, Janey, Elstner Associates Inc, USA Performance Risk Management Managing the risk of failure for railway bridges J Lane, Rail Safety & Standards Board, UK Prevention of progressive collapses due to terrorist attacks M Byfield, University of Southampton, UK Engineers and emergency response: current practices and recommendations for the future S Nacheman, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA Considerations for the evaluation of a long span moveable roof C Pinto, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA Data processing methods for low frequency structural vibrations M Jeansonne, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA Legal and Care Considerations The legal proceedings and forensic engineering investigations for the Thames Water Main failure at London Bridge P Knight & C Ryan, Lane and Partners & B New, Geotechnical Consulting Group, UK Evaluating structural failure / collapse R Howard, SDII Global Corporation, USA The legal requirements of expert witnesses in litigation P Houghton, Lupton Fawcett, UK The elements of care in engineering J Kardon, Joshua B Kardon & Company Structural Engineers, USA Educating for the Future A failures knowledge base for designers and constructors B Kumar, Glasgow Caledonian University & B Neale, Consultant, UK The confidential reporting scheme on structural safety (CROSS) F Wainwright, Arup, UK Forensic engineering: a gap in safety thinking B Harvey, Obvis Ltd, UK

AUTORE

Brian S. Neale is consultant and Chair of the Conference Organising Committee of the Institute of Civil Engineers' Structural and Building Board.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415395236
• Dimensioni: 9.75 x 6.75 in Ø 1.70 lb
• Formato: Multiple copy pack
• Pagine Arabe: 340