In Structural Condition Assessment, editor-in-chief Robert T. Ratay gathers together the leading people in the field to produce the first unified resource on all aspects of structural condition assessment for strength, serviceability, restoration, adaptive reuse, code compliance, and vulnerability. Organized by the four main stages of a structural evaluation, this book provides an introduction to structural deterioration and its consequences, the business and legal aspects of conducting an evaluation, initial survey and evaluation techniques for various structures, and specific tests for five of the most common structural materials (concrete, steel, masonry, timber and fabric.)
All-inclusive, authoritative coverage of structural condition assessment
Editor Robert Ratay gathers a team of leading experts with decades of hands-on experience to present the first comprehensive, unified reference on all aspects of structural condition assessment. In a conveniently organized format, this expert resource is intended to instruct the novice and guide the experienced engineer in performing the condition assessment of structures:
* How to recognize the common types, causes, and consequences of defects, degradation, and damage that are found in various structural materials
* How to organize the assessment project and conduct the inspection
* How to effectively conduct field examinations and use laboratory tests and analytical evaluations
* How to report findings and recommendations
* The business practices and legal aspects you need to know to plan, conduct, and evaluate an assessment for both the consultant and the client
In addition, the most important structural codes and standards from the past to the present are reviewed in relation to old and recent structures, helping the reader locate hard-to-find changes in the codes and standards.
Structural Condition Assessment is the go-to resource that saves practicing engineers, architects, contractors, owners, attorneys, and insurers hours of time in researching information. It is a practical guide for both the novice and the expert in the day-to-day conduct of structural condition assessment.
