Strengthening and Retrofitting of Existing Structures

This book presents the fundamentals of strengthening and retrofitting approaches, solutions and technologies for existing structures. It addresses in detail specific techniques for the strengthening of traditional constructions, reinforced concrete buildings, bridges and their foundations. Finally,...

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Other Authors: Costa, Aníbal (Editor), Arêde, António (Editor), Varum, Humberto (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:Building Pathology and Rehabilitation
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book presents the fundamentals of strengthening and retrofitting approaches, solutions and technologies for existing structures. It addresses in detail specific techniques for the strengthening of traditional constructions, reinforced concrete buildings, bridges and their foundations. Finally, it discusses issues related to standards and economic decision support tools for retrofitting. 
Physical Description:X, 334 p. 211 illus., 137 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789811058585