Failed bridges: case studies, causes and consequences

When bridges fail, often with loss of human life, those involved may be unwilling to speak openly about the cause. Yet it is possible to learn from mistakes. The lessons gained lead to greater safety and are a source of innovation. This book contains a systematic, unprecedented overview of more than...

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1. Verfasser: Scheer, Joachim 1927-2020 (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Berlin, Germany Ernst & Sohn, a Wiley brand [2010]
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Zusammenfassung:When bridges fail, often with loss of human life, those involved may be unwilling to speak openly about the cause. Yet it is possible to learn from mistakes. The lessons gained lead to greater safety and are a source of innovation. This book contains a systematic, unprecedented overview of more than 500 bridge failures assigned to the time of their occurrence in the bridges' life cycle and to the releasing events. Primary causes are identified. Many of the cases investigated are published here fpr the first time and previous interpretations are shown to be incomplete or incorrect. A catalogue
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:Online-Ressource (xiv, 307 Seiten) Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:9783433600634

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