Durability of Structures

Engineering & Science

Durability of Structures

Edited by Dr. J.C.W. Yu, FICE, FIStructE, FASCE, FRSA, MACE Consulting Civil and Structural Engineer, Wales

234 x 156 mm c.384 pp hardback
illustrated
Due Spring, 2002
ISBN 1-870325-58-3
c.£75.00

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This book discusses the durability of structures of the more commonly used building materials such as steel, concrete, timber, masonry and aluminium. The state of the art is presented for each material and the effects of the environment on durability are included with special reference to underground structures, marine and tropical environments. National and international guidelines on the concept of durability are considered, as are the elements of construction law most appropriate to this topic.

	Readership:
With contributions from international experts, this book will form a vital reference work for practitioners, researchers and students in civil and structural engineering and related disciplines.


	Contents:	Introduction, Dr. J.C.W. Yu -\|- Durability of concrete structures - the state of the art, Dr. S. Rostam, Denmark -\|- Durability of marine structures in the tropics, Dr. C.T. Tam, Singapore -\|- The design of concrete structures for durability, Dr. S. Rostam, Denmark -\|- Durability of concrete structures in the marine environment, Professor O.E. Gjorv, Norway -\|- Durability of masonry structures, Professor A.W. Hendry, UK -\|- Old masonry structures, Professor Luigia Binda, Italy -\|- Durability of masonry materials, Dr. R. de Vekey, UK -\|- Durability of brick and blockwork, Dr. J. Morton, UK -\|- Durability of FRP in civil engineering construction, Professor B. Benmokrane, Canada -\|- Durability of timber construction, Dr. W.W.L. Chan, UK -\|- Durability and standards-making bodies, Mr. David Doran, UK -\|- Durability of underground structures, Mr. Graham Gedge, UK -\|- The legal aspects of durability, Mr. N.E. le Roux, UK -\|- Polyesters and their use in the construction industry, Dr. L.S. Norwood, UK -\|- Aluminium structures, Dr. J.W. Bull, UK -\|- Chapter end bibliographies -\|- Index.