Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook, Second Edition
by: Robert T. Ratay
Abstract: A thorough, up-to-date resource on structural investigation and expert witness delivery. The investigation of structural and construction failures is a segment of engineering that has come into its own after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and other high profile disasters in the U.S. and abroad. Fully revised, Forensic Structural Engineering, Second Edition includes information on how engineers become proficient on the subject; procedures, codes and standards; dealing with clients; critical characteristics of structures; common deficiencies and failures, and more. Written by a leading expert in the field, this handbook contains updated and expanded information on material specific forensics including steel, concrete, masonry, timber, foundations, and the building envelope. Appropriate codes, standards, and regulations as well as customary U.S. and SI units, are included throughout.
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Table of Contents
- A. Food For Thought
- B. ABOUT THE EDITOR
- C. PREFACE
- D. SUGGESTIONS TO THE INSTRUCTOR
- 1. DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
- 2. DESIGN CODES AND STANDARDS
- 3. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CODES, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
- 4. STANDARD OF CARE
- 5. THE FIRST STEPS AFTER A FAILURE
- 6. THE ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION PROCESS
- 7. LOADS AND HAZARDS: THEIR NATURE, MAGNITUDE, AND CONSEQUENCES
- 8. DESIGN ERRORS, CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS, AND PROJECT MISCOMMUNICATION
- 9. DEFECTS, DETERIORATION, AND DURABILITY
- 10. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN CONSTRUCTION
- 11. STEEL STRUCTURES
- 12. CONCRETE STRUCTURES
- 13. MASONRY STRUCTURES
- 14. TIMBER STRUCTURES
- 15. BUILDING FACADES
- 16. FOUNDATIONS
- 17. LEGAL CONCERNS AFTER A FAILURE
- 18. LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- 19. THE EXPERT CONSULTANT AND WITNESS
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A.
Food For Thought
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B.
ABOUT THE EDITOR
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C.
PREFACE
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D.
SUGGESTIONS TO THE INSTRUCTOR
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DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
- INTRODUCTION
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARTIES
- DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
- SHOP DRAWINGS
- ARCHITECT’S AND ENGINEER’S LOGS
- LIABILITY
- VALUE ANALYSIS
- PEER REVIEW
- INSPECTION AND TESTING
- PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS
- CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING
- DOCUMENTS AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE
- APPROVAL, ACCEPTANCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS
- REVIEW OF PROJECT HISTORY
- ASSESSMENT OF POST-CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS
- 2. DESIGN CODES AND STANDARDS
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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CODES, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
- INTRODUCTION
- INJURIES AND FATALITIES IN U.S. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
- THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND ITS STANDARDS
- OSHA PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES
- REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS
- OSHA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS
- AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS
- OTHER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STANDARDS
- 4. STANDARD OF CARE
- 5. THE FIRST STEPS AFTER A FAILURE
- 6. THE ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION PROCESS
- 7. LOADS AND HAZARDS: THEIR NATURE, MAGNITUDE, AND CONSEQUENCES
- 8. DESIGN ERRORS, CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS, AND PROJECT MISCOMMUNICATION
- 9. DEFECTS, DETERIORATION, AND DURABILITY
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10.
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES IN CONSTRUCTION
- INTRODUCTION
- CONSTRUCTION FAILURES
- WHAT ARE TEMPORARY STRUCTURES?
- UNDERSTANDING THE DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION PROCESS AS IT RELATES TO TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES
- CODES, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
- DESIGN CRITERIA
- CASE HISTORIES OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES FAILURES
- HOW TO AVOID TEMPORARY STRUCTURE FAILURES?
- ATTRIBUTION
- ADDITIONAL USEFUL LITERATURE
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STEEL STRUCTURES
- INTRODUCTION
- FAILURE-DAMAGE MODES AND LIMIT STATES IN STEEL STRUCTURES
- ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF STRUCTURAL STEELS
- ASSESSMENT OF STEEL STRUCTURES WITH CRACK-LIKE FLAWS
- STRUCTURAL STEEL CODES AND STANDARDS
- METHODS OF ANALYSIS
- CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STEEL STRUCTURES
- TESTING OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
- TYPES AND CAUSES OF NONPERFORMANCE AND FAILURE
- REPAIR OF DAMAGED STRUCTURES
- REFERENCES AND SOURCES
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CONCRETE STRUCTURES
- INTRODUCTION
- ENGINEERING PROPERTIES
- CODES AND STANDARDS
- CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
- METHODS OF ANALYSIS
- METHODS OF TESTING MATERIALS, COMPONENTS, AND ASSEMBLIES
- TYPES AND CAUSES OF COMMON NONPERFORMANCE AND FAILURES
- TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT REMEDIAL REPAIRS
- CASE STUDIES OF NONPERFORMANCE AND FAILURES
- ACKNOWLEDGMENT
- 13. MASONRY STRUCTURES
- 14. TIMBER STRUCTURES
- 15. BUILDING FACADES
- 16. FOUNDATIONS
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17.
LEGAL CONCERNS AFTER A FAILURE
- INTRODUCTION
- OVERVIEW OF THE LEGAL INTERESTS
- ASSEMBLING THE INVESTIGATIVE/LEGAL RESPONSE TEAM
- DEVELOPING AN ACTION PLAN
- ESTABLISHING A PLAN TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY
- COOPERATING AND DEALING WITH PUBLIC AGENCIES
- DEALING WITH THE MEDIA
- SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OF INTERESTED PARTIES
- UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE FAILURE
- OTHER STRATEGIC LEGAL ISSUES
- CLOSURE
- 18. LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- 19. THE EXPERT CONSULTANT AND WITNESS
Book Details
Title: Forensic Structural Engineering Handbook, Second Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New Delhi, San Juan, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Toronto
Copyright / Pub. Date: 2010, 2000 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN: 9780071498845
Authors:
Robert T. Ratay is the author of this McGraw-Hill Professional publication.
Description: A thorough, up-to-date resource on structural investigation and expert witness delivery. The investigation of structural and construction failures is a segment of engineering that has come into its own after 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and other high profile disasters in the U.S. and abroad. Fully revised, Forensic Structural Engineering, Second Edition includes information on how engineers become proficient on the subject; procedures, codes and standards; dealing with clients; critical characteristics of structures; common deficiencies and failures, and more. Written by a leading expert in the field, this handbook contains updated and expanded information on material specific forensics including steel, concrete, masonry, timber, foundations, and the building envelope. Appropriate codes, standards, and regulations as well as customary U.S. and SI units, are included throughout.
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