| Long-Term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures: Degradation Mechanisms, Health Monitoring and Service Life Design Contributor(s): Ghiassi, Bahman (Editor), Lourenco, Paulo B. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0081021100 ISBN-13: 9780081021101 Publisher: Woodhead Publishing OUR PRICE: $287.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Masonry - Technology & Engineering | Materials Science - General |
| Dewey: 620.13 |
| LCCN: 2020276984 |
| Series: Woodhead Publishing Civil and Structural Engineering |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6" W x 9" (1.23 lbs) 422 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Long-Term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures: Degradation Mechanisms, Health Monitoring and Service Life Design focuses on the long-term performance of masonry and historical structures. The book covers a wide range of related topics, including degradation mechanisms in different masonry types, structural health monitoring techniques, and long-term performance and service life design approaches. Each chapter reflects recent findings and the state-of-the-art, providing practical guidelines. Key topics covered include the theoretical background, transport properties, testing and modeling, protective measures and standards and codes. The book's focus is on individual construction materials, the composite system and structural performance. |