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Learn from the mistakes that shaped reinforced concrete design and how to build safer, simpler structures.
This book surveys real-world failures and the lessons they reveal. It argues that much of the trouble comes from overreliance on theory that ignores common sense, and from designs that look good on paper but fail in practice. The author champions practical, straightforward approaches to design and testing, urging readers to focus on what works in the field rather than abstract formulas.
Readers will see how issues like stirrups, rodded columns, and flat slabs have led to wrecks, and why some well‑regarded theories do not hold up under real conditions. The discussion emphasizes the value of clear, testable methods and the importance of guarding against simple, avoidable failures in concrete and steel structures.
- Grounded explanations of concrete and steel failures and their causes
- Critiques of overcomplicated theory in favor of practical design guidance
- Insights from historical tests and real-world field problems
- Tips for safer, simpler construction and maintenance practices
Ideal for engineers, students, and history-minded readers who want a clear view of how failures occurred and what design choices prevent them.
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Anyone who has given the subject of structural failure any thought or study cannot fail to note that improper design is almost never referred to as the reason for a failure.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Once upon a time it was the universal belief among scientists and all others, every mathematician on earth included, that the ratio between the circumference of a circle and the diameter was three and one-seventh. In those days there arose one Average Man who had an inquisitive turn of mind. In school he had been voted a general nuisance by the masters because of his habit of asking for the ground and reason for certain Established Facts. The usual reply that he received was that Professor Soandso had said so.
Now it happened that one Obscure Man, who had demonstrated that the square on the hypothenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides, had died and one Eminent Professor had dug up and published his demonstration, that had been rejected by all of the scientists of Obscure Man's day. Now Obscure Man had met his death by "panning" at the hands of the highbrows of his time, so that no further honors or credit were due to him. By reason of the established position of Eminent Professor the mere announcement of the triangle problem had been sufficient to place the solution in the category of Established Fact.
On the basis of this demonstration Average Man put forth a proof that the ratio between the circumference and the diameter of a circle is 3.14159265 with some more figures to follow, when he had some spare time to work them out. It is a curious fact that this proof was at once published, doubtless because the members of the Publication Committee of a great society were not yet aware that here was an iconoclast, one who tears down, one who would controvert Established Fact.
Up to this time Average Man was considered by most folks to be a mild mannered individual; even little children would come up and eat out of his hand. But he was so ignorant of human psychology that he fondly imagined that his proof would be welcomed, by men who knew, as a contribution to the mathematical knowledge of his day. To his great surprise his proof was savagely attacked by every Eminent Authority of his time. The arguments they used were these:
1. It is contrary to standard practice.
2. It should not go unchallenged.
3. Professors Blank, Blank, Blank, and many others have proven otherwise by numerous tests, that it is not necessary to mention.
4. It controverts Established Fact.
5. It is an insult to the gods, who have given us this beautiful combination of the sacred numbers three and seven.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the causes of structural failures, particularly of buildings and dams. A large number of disasters are analyzed in detail to show both the reasons behind their failure and the construction mistakes that led to them. The book is based on over a decade of the author's research and includes many first-hand accounts of disasters as well as previously unpublished photographs. The book also presents practical advice on how to design and build structures that are safe and unlikely to collapse. By examining historical disasters, the author presents fresh insight for modern building practices and safety codes, and demonstrates how preventable mistakes have led to countless deaths and injuries over time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330282984_0
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