Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures / Edition 1

by Asko Sarja

Overview

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 a 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 describes how to optimise the service life of structures, through an optimum integrated life cycle design process. Sustainability and material 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415252355
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/28/2002
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sarja is a professor at the Technical Research Centre of Finland.

Table of Contents

Contents. Preface. Introduction. 1. Framework of Integrated Life Cycle Design. 2. Design Process. 3. Design Methods. 4. Specific Descriptions. 5. Conclusions and Research Needs. Appendices

Editorial Reviews

Sarja (building technology, Technical Research Centre of Finland) presents a framework and methodology for designing structures in order to meet the requirements of sustainable development during the entire service life of the structures, which typically may extend over several human generations. He covers both load-bearing and non-load- bearing structures, bridges, towers, dams, an other structural facilities. Expected readers include architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, clients of construction, contractors, material suppliers, and standards organizations. Distributed in the US by Taylor and Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR