Temporary Structures In Construction Third Edition

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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 advancingtechnologies 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