Condition Assessment of Aged Structures Author: J K Paik R E Melchers | Language: English | ISBN:
1845693345 | Format: EPUB
Condition Assessment of Aged Structures Description
Any structural system in service is subject to age-related deterioration, leading to potential concerns regarding maintenance, health & safety, environmental and economic implications. Condition assessment of aged structures is an invaluable, single source of information on structural assessment techniques for marine and land-based structures such as ships, offshore installations, industrial plant and buildings. Topics covered include:
- - Current practices and standards for structural condition assessment
- - Fundamental mechanisms and advanced mathematical methods for predicting structural deterioration
- - Residual strength assessment of deteriorated structures
- - Inspection and maintenance of aged structures
- - Reliability and risk assessment of aged structures
Professionals from a broad range of disciplines will be able to gain a better understanding of current practices and standards for structural condition assessment or health monitoring, and what future trends might be.
- Single source of information on structural assessment techniques for marine and land-based structures
- Examines the residual strength and reliability of aged structures
- Assesses current practices covering inspection, health monitoring and maintenance
- Series: Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
- Hardcover: 552 pages
- Publisher: Woodhead Publishing; 1 edition (November 3, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1845693345
- ISBN-13: 978-1845693343
- Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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