Guide to Investigation of Structural Failures

by Jack R. Janney, (M.ASCE), Wiss, Janney, Elstner & Assoc., Northbrook, IL,


American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY
978-0-87262-543-3 (ISBN-13) | 0-87262-543-5 (ISBN-10), 1986, Soft Cover, Pg. 75
With editorial revisions incorporated ; A report prepared for the ASCE Research Council on Performance of Structures
Out of Print: Not available at ASCE Bookstore.


Document Type: Book

Abstract:

Prepared by the Research Council on Performance of Structures of ASCE.

This report contains guidelines for conducting an investigation into the causes of a structural failure or collapse.

Topics include: members of the investigative team and their responsibilities, recommended procedure for site visits, accumulation and recording of data, reporting procedures, and checklists of preparation and materials needed for each step.

Common structural types are described, together with the most common causes of distress and failure for each material and construction method. Causes of failure are discussed according to type of project, type of structure, or type of material, connection or foundation.

Subject Headings: Material failures | Structural failures | Site investigation | Forensic engineering | Failure analysis | Construction materials | Material properties

 

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