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Design life of buildings proceedings of a symposium organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers in association with the Concrete Society and the Royal Institute of British Architects, held at the Institution of Civil Engineers, 26-27 November 1984

Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Thomas Telford 1985Description: 284p. ill. 24cmISBN:
  • 0727702378
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 624.171
Contents:
Durability and design life: the breadth of the subject
Some factors affecting the durability of buildings, with particular emphasis on parking structures
A case study to illustrate design and construction factors affecting the durability of concrete structures
The CLASP experience
Considerations in design of prestressed concrete members effecting their durability
Durability: who really cares?
Root causes of degradation
The high endurance of the masonry structure
Designing and detailing for blast
Short life structures
Building problems and design consdierations: the commercial developer's viewpoint
Materials: long term behaviour
Design performance and durability of GRC panels
Durability of brick and block masonry: plain and reinforced
Surface treatment and protection
The consequences of poylmer-concrete mismatch
The inter-relationship between research, durability and design life
The impact of research on the use of corrosion-resisting alloys in construction
The interdependance of research, durability and structural design: concrete
Steel: frames, flooringg and cladding
The design of timber structures: a review of recent developments
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Book London Books 624.171 DES (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30018836

Durability and design life: the breadth of the subject

Some factors affecting the durability of buildings, with particular emphasis on parking structures

A case study to illustrate design and construction factors affecting the durability of concrete structures

The CLASP experience

Considerations in design of prestressed concrete members effecting their durability

Durability: who really cares?

Root causes of degradation

The high endurance of the masonry structure

Designing and detailing for blast

Short life structures

Building problems and design consdierations: the commercial developer's viewpoint

Materials: long term behaviour

Design performance and durability of GRC panels

Durability of brick and block masonry: plain and reinforced

Surface treatment and protection

The consequences of poylmer-concrete mismatch

The inter-relationship between research, durability and design life

The impact of research on the use of corrosion-resisting alloys in construction

The interdependance of research, durability and structural design: concrete

Steel: frames, flooringg and cladding

The design of timber structures: a review of recent developments