Integrated life cycle design of structures
By: Asko Sarja.
Publisher: Spon Press; CRC Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 142
Subjects: Buildings; Structural engineering; Product life cycle; Building materials -- Service life; Sustainable development
Description: "Traditionally the process of design has concentrated on the construction phase itself, with the primary objective being to optimise efficiency and minimise costs during development and construction. With the move towards more sustainable development comes the need for this short-term approach to be expanded to encompass the entire service life of the structure." "This book explains how to optimise the structures for the entire design life, through an optimum integrated life cycle design process. Sustainability and performance issues are detailed."

"Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures provides a comprehensive account of this rapidly emerging field. It is essential reading for civil and structural engineers, designers, architects, contractors and clients."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.