Abstract
Design is an important part of construction: translating
the requirements of owners, users and society into
performance requirements of the structural system;
creating and optimising structural solutions which fulfil
those requirements and finally, proving through analysis
and dimensioning calculations, that these requirements
are fulfilled.
The new model of integrated life cycle design presented
in this book includes a framework for integrated
structural life cycle design, a description of the design
process and its phases, special life cycle design methods
regarding different aspects like life cycle costs, life
cycle environmental impact, design for reuse and
recycling, service life design, durability design,
multiple attribute optimisation and multiple attribute
decision-making.
This book provides methods and methodologies for design
of structures in order to meet the requirements of
sustainable developments during the entire service life
of the structures. The scope of this manual includes both
and non-load bearing structures of buildings, bridges,
towers, dams and other structural facilities.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-415-25235-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
| MoE publication type | D5 Text book, professional manual or guide or a dictionary |
Keywords
- sustainability
- life cycle
- design
- integrated