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Overview
"Traditionally the process of design has concentrated on the construction phase itself, with the primary objective being to optimise efficiency and minimise costs during development and construction. With the move towards more sustainable development comes the need for this short-term approach to be expanded to encompass the entire service life of the structure." "This book explains how to optimise the structures for the entire design life, through an optimum integrated life cycle design process. Sustainability and performance issues are detailed." Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures provides a comprehensive account of this rapidly emerging field. It is essential reading for civil and structural engineers, designers, architects, contractors and clients.Editorials
From The Critics
Sarja (building technology, Technical Research Centre of Finland) presents a framework and methodology for designing structures in order to meet the requirements of sustainable development during the entire service life of the structures, which typically may extend over several human generations. He covers both load-bearing and non-load- bearing structures, bridges, towers, dams, an other structural facilities. Expected readers include architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, clients of construction, contractors, material suppliers, and standards organizations. Distributed in the US by Taylor and Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, ORBook Details
Published
August 30, 2002
Publisher
Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Pages
160
ISBN
9780203302347