Civil engineering practice : engineering success by analysis of failure. David D.A. Pieþsold.
Material type: TextPublication details: McGraw-Hill, 1990.Description: [256]pISBN:- 9780077072391 :
- 0077072391 :
- 624.171 PIE
- TA145
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Includes index.
Sets out to describe why unexpected happenings occurred, despite engineers observing the correct theories and practices. The book goes on, with the help of case studies, to point out extra safeguards and precautions that may be taken, using a combination of project design and construction analysis.