Temporary structures in construction
By: Robert T. Ratay, editor in chief
Edition: Third Edition.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780071753074
Subjects: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General; Temporary structures (Building)
Description: "The most complete and current guide to temporary structures in design and constructionWith significant revisions, updates, and new chapters, Temporary Structures in Construction, Third Edition presents authoritative information on professional practice, codes, standards, design, erection, maintenance, and failures of temporary support and access structures used in construction. New developments and advancing technologies are discussed throughout the book, and new chapters on construction and environmental loads, cranes, and lessons learned from temporary structure failures have been added. Improve the quality, safety, speed, and financial success of construction projects with help from this practical resource.Inside, 26 expert contributors cover:  Professional and business practices Standards, codes, and regulations Construction and environmental loads Construction site safety Legal aspects Cofferdams Earth-retaining structures Diaphragm/slurry walls Construction dewatering Underground/tunneling supports Underpinning Roadway decking Construction ramps, runways, and platforms Scaffolding Shoring/falsework Concrete formwork Bracing and guying for stability Bridge falsework Temporary structures in repair and restoration Cranes Protection of site, adjacent areas, and utilities Failure of temporary structures in construction "--

"This in-depth, up-to-date reference for the engineering/construction community describes temporary structures used in design and construction--from scaffolding to retaining walls"--
Notes: The Second Edition was published by McGraw-Hill in 1996 with the title Handbook of Temporary Structures in Construction.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Part I - BUSINESS, SAFETY & LEGAL ASPECTSProfessional & Business PracticesCodes, Standards, RegulationsEnvironmental and Construction LoadsConstruction Site SafetyLegal AspectsPART II - DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCECofferdamsEarth-retaining StructuresDiaphragm/Slurry WallsConstruction DewateringUnderground/Tunneling SupportsUnderpinning Roadway DeckingConstruction Ramps, Runways and PlatformsScaffoldingShoring / FalseworkConcrete FormworkBracing and GuyingBridge FalseworkTemporary Structures in Repair, RestorationCranesProtection of Site, Adjacent Areas and UtilitiesPART III - FAILURESFailures of Temporary Structures in ConstructionIndex.