Structural Robustness and Disproportionate Collapse in Buildings (2nd Edition)

The first edition (2010) provided a background to the fundamental attributes of robustness and an interpretation of, and practical guidance to, the regulations being followed in the UK at the time (primarily British Standards). This second edition (2023) builds on the first, to be fully-aligned with...

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Main Author Haynes R
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Institution of Structural Engineers (ISTRUCTE) 2023
Subjects
Civil Engineering & Construction Materials
Structural Engineering
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ISBN1906335664
9781906335663

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Table of Contents:
  • Title Page Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Concepts of Robustness 3. Risk 4. Regulations, Codes of Practice, Resources and Supporting Documents 5. Designing for Robustness 6. Classification of Buildings 7. Design of Steel Buildings 8. Design of Light Steel Frame Buildings and Modular Construction 9. Design of in situ Concrete Buildings 10. Design of Precast Concrete Buildings 11. Design of Masonry Buildings 12. Design of Timber Buildings 13. Design of Structural Alterations to Existing Buildings 14. The Risk of Disproportionate Collapse in Fire References