Learning from Construction Failures
Author | : Peter Campbell |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2001-12-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 047039949X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780470399491 |
Rating | : 4/5 (491 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Learning from Construction Failures by : Peter Campbell
Download or read book Learning from Construction Failures written by Peter Campbell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-12-28 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.