Temporary Structures in Construction

The most complete and current guide to temporary structures in design and construction With significant revisions, updates, and new chapters, Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition presents authoritative information on professional practice, codes, standards, design, erection, maintenance, and failures of temporary support and access structures used in construction. New developments and advancingtechnologies are discussed throughout the book, and new chapters on construction and environmental loads, cranes, and lessons learned from temporary structure failures have been added. Improve the quality, safety, speed, and financial success of construction projects with help from this practical resource. Inside, 26 expert contributors cover: Professional and business practices Standards, codes, and regulations Construction and environmental loads Construction site safety Legal aspects Cofferdams Earth-retaining structures Diaphragm/slurry walls Construction dewatering Underground/tunneling supports Underpinning Roadway decking Construction ramps, runways, and platforms Scaffolding Shoring/falsework Concrete formwork Bracing and guying for stability Bridge falsework Temporary structures in repair and restoration Cranes Protection of site, adjacent areas, and utilities Failure of temporary structures in construction

ISBN 0071753079   Pages 928 ISBN13 9780071753074 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 1350 Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe   Previous ISBN 9780070512610 Imprint McGraw-Hill Professional   Height (mm) 233 Format Hardback   Width (mm) 152 Publication date 01 Jun 2012   Spine width (mm) 53 DEWEY 624   Academic level Tertiary education, Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC23

Part I - BUSINESS, SAFETY & LEGAL ASPECTS Professional & Business Practices Codes, Standards, Regulations Environmental and Construction Loads Construction Site Safety Legal Aspects PART II - DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE Cofferdams Earth-retaining Structures Diaphragm/Slurry Walls Construction Dewatering Underground/Tunneling Supports Underpinning Roadway Decking Construction Ramps, Runways and Platforms Scaffolding Shoring / Falsework Concrete Formwork Bracing and Guying Bridge Falsework Temporary Structures in Repair, Restoration Cranes Protection of Site, Adjacent Areas and Utilities PART III - FAILURES Failures of Temporary Structures in Construction Index

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