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Beyond Failure: Forensic Case Studies for Civil Engineers
written by Norbert J. Delatte (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009, originally published 2009), 424 page(s)
Through a series of case studies this book introduces the reader to the basic concepts of forensic civil engineering.
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written by Norbert J. Delatte (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2009, originally published 2009), 424 page(s)
Description
Through a series of case studies this book introduces the reader to the basic concepts of forensic civil engineering.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Norbert J. Delatte
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
American Society of Civil Engineers
Topic / Theme
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse, Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, L'Ambiance Plaza Collapse, Skyline Towers Collapse, Quebec Bridge Collapse, Silver Bridge Collapse, Structural engineering, Steel, Concrete, Construction, Construction materials, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
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Copyright © 2009 by the American Society of Civil Engineers
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Structural engineering, Steel, Concrete, Construction, Construction materials, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering
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Dream House, Dream House, Episode 1
produced by Dale Templar, fl. 1999, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Dream House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 29 mins
This series guides us through the building of a house of the future. The house will be eco-friendly and high-tech, using the latest in intelligent technology, green building, and eco-friendly materials. In this episode the focus is on the kitchen and bathroom, and on testing irons.
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produced by Dale Templar, fl. 1999, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Dream House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 29 mins
Description
This series guides us through the building of a house of the future. The house will be eco-friendly and high-tech, using the latest in intelligent technology, green building, and eco-friendly materials. In this episode the focus is on the kitchen and bathroom, and on testing irons.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dale Templar, fl. 1999, British Broadcasting Corporation, Carol Vorderman
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Dream House
Speaker / Narrator
Adam Woodyatt, Tony Rowe, John Weir, Garry Palmer, Carmen Pryce, Carol Vorderman
Person Discussed
Adam Woodyatt, Tony Rowe, John Weir, Garry Palmer, Carmen Pryce, Carol Vorderman
Topic / Theme
Sustainable architecture, Construction, Sciences, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 BBC Worldwide
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Sustainable architecture, Construction, Sciences
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Dream House, Dream House, Episode 2
produced by Paul O'Connor, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Dream House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 29 mins
This series guides us through the building of a house of the future. The house will be eco-friendly and high-tech, using the latest in intelligent technology, green building, and eco-friendly materials. In this episode the focus is on the garden, a bedroom makeover, a high-tech home in Liverpool, and on testing la...
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produced by Paul O'Connor, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Dream House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 29 mins
Description
This series guides us through the building of a house of the future. The house will be eco-friendly and high-tech, using the latest in intelligent technology, green building, and eco-friendly materials. In this episode the focus is on the garden, a bedroom makeover, a high-tech home in Liverpool, and on testing lawnmowers.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul O'Connor, British Broadcasting Corporation, Carol Vorderman
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Dream House
Speaker / Narrator
Carol Vorderman, Garry Palmer, Tom Weir, fl. 1968, Tony Rowe, Carmen Pryce, Adam Woodyatt
Person Discussed
Carol Vorderman, Garry Palmer, Tom Weir, fl. 1968, Tony Rowe, Carmen Pryce, Adam Woodyatt
Topic / Theme
Sciences, Construction, Sustainable architecture, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 BBC Worldwide
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Sciences, Construction, Sustainable architecture
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Dream House, Dream House, Episode 3
produced by Dale Templar, fl. 1999, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Dream House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 30 mins
This series guides us through the building of a house of the future. The house will be eco-friendly and high-tech, using the latest in intelligent technology, green building, and eco-friendly materials. In this episode the focus is on the roof with solar panels, a home theater, a weather-proof home, and on testing...
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produced by Dale Templar, fl. 1999, British Broadcasting Corporation, in Dream House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1999), 30 mins
Description
This series guides us through the building of a house of the future. The house will be eco-friendly and high-tech, using the latest in intelligent technology, green building, and eco-friendly materials. In this episode the focus is on the roof with solar panels, a home theater, a weather-proof home, and on testing microwave ovens.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dale Templar, fl. 1999, British Broadcasting Corporation, Carol Vorderman
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Dream House
Speaker / Narrator
Carmen Pryce, Garry Palmer, John Weir, Tony Rowe, Adam Woodyatt, Carol Vorderman
Person Discussed
Carmen Pryce, Garry Palmer, John Weir, Tony Rowe, Adam Woodyatt, Carol Vorderman
Topic / Theme
Sciences, Construction, Sustainable architecture, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 BBC Worldwide
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Sciences, Construction, Sustainable architecture
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The Engineer of Record and Design Responsibility
written by Jack Gillum (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2000, originally published 2000), 4 page(s)
This article, written by Jack Gillum, the structural engineer whose firm designed the Hyatt Regency walkway, discusses the events prior to and after the collapse, as well as their effect on the civil engineering profession.
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written by Jack Gillum (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2000, originally published 2000), 4 page(s)
Description
This article, written by Jack Gillum, the structural engineer whose firm designed the Hyatt Regency walkway, discusses the events prior to and after the collapse, as well as their effect on the civil engineering profession.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Jack Gillum
Date Published / Released
2000-05-01, 2000
Publisher
American Society of Civil Engineers
Topic / Theme
Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Construction, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by the American Society of Civil Engineers
Subject
Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Construction, Civil engineering
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Guidelines for Forensic Engineering Practice: 2nd Edition
written by American Society of Civil Engineers; edited by Joshua B. Kardon (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012, originally published 2012), 136 page(s)
This book serves as an introductory text to the forensic civil engineering discipline and provides guidelines for carrying out the practice in an effective (and ethical) manner.
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written by American Society of Civil Engineers; edited by Joshua B. Kardon (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2012, originally published 2012), 136 page(s)
Description
This book serves as an introductory text to the forensic civil engineering discipline and provides guidelines for carrying out the practice in an effective (and ethical) manner.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Joshua B. Kardon
Author / Creator
American Society of Civil Engineers
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
American Society of Civil Engineers
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Ethics, Legal system, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Construction, Construction materials, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by the American Society of Civil Engineers
Subject
Criminal investigations, Ethics, Legal system, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Construction, Construction materials, Civil engineering
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Criminal investigations, Ethics, Legal system, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Construction,...
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Horizon, Season 19, Episode 19, Hard Rock
produced by Robin Brightwell, fl. 1976-1996, in Horizon, Season 19, Episode 19 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1983), 50 mins
This documentary, produced by Robin Brightwell, shows footage from the construction of the Severn Trent water tunnel.
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produced by Robin Brightwell, fl. 1976-1996, in Horizon, Season 19, Episode 19 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1983), 50 mins
Description
This documentary, produced by Robin Brightwell, shows footage from the construction of the Severn Trent water tunnel.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Brightwell, fl. 1976-1996, Colin Blakely, 1930-1987
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Speaker / Narrator
Colin Blakely, 1930-1987
Topic / Theme
Tunnels, Civil engineering, Construction, Underground construction, Engineering, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 BBC Worldwide
Subject
Tunnels, Civil engineering, Construction, Underground construction
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How Did They Build That, 9, Concrete
directed by Ben Anthony, fl. 2014; produced by Paul Murray, in How Did They Build That, 9 (London, England: TVF International, 1998), 26 mins
An investigation into the greatest man-made structures of all time, exploring how new materials and construction techniques have allowed engineers, builders and architects to work to the limits of their ability. The series focuses on the buildings that re-wrote the rulebook, and the architects, engineers and build...
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directed by Ben Anthony, fl. 2014; produced by Paul Murray, in How Did They Build That, 9 (London, England: TVF International, 1998), 26 mins
Description
An investigation into the greatest man-made structures of all time, exploring how new materials and construction techniques have allowed engineers, builders and architects to work to the limits of their ability. The series focuses on the buildings that re-wrote the rulebook, and the architects, engineers and builders who made the impossible possible.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Paul Murray
Author / Creator
Ben Anthony, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
TVF International
Series
How Did They Build That
Speaker / Narrator
Scott Steedman
Person Discussed
Scott Steedman
Topic / Theme
Buildings, Construction, Science, Art & Architecture
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
Subject
Buildings, Construction
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The Kansas City Hyatt Regency Collapse, July 17, 1981: Chronology of Events
written by Gregory P. Luth (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2000, originally published 2000), 10 page(s)
This paper provides a chronology of the events (i.e., the design phase) leading up to the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse on July 17, 1981.
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written by Gregory P. Luth (Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2000, originally published 2000), 10 page(s)
Description
This paper provides a chronology of the events (i.e., the design phase) leading up to the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse on July 17, 1981.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Gregory P. Luth
Date Published / Released
2000-05-21, 2000
Publisher
American Society of Civil Engineers
Topic / Theme
Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse, Construction, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Civil engineering, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by the American Society of Civil Engineers
Subject
Construction, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural engineering, Civil engineering
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Megastructures, China's Smart Tower
written by National Geographic; produced by Javashree Panjabi, in Megastructures (New Zealand: NHNZ, 2010), 59 mins
One of the first smart towers of its kind, the Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou, China, is an eco-friendly skyscraper that harnesses energy from the wind and the sun.
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written by National Geographic; produced by Javashree Panjabi, in Megastructures (New Zealand: NHNZ, 2010), 59 mins
Description
One of the first smart towers of its kind, the Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou, China, is an eco-friendly skyscraper that harnesses energy from the wind and the sun.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Javashree Panjabi, Andrew Laing
Author / Creator
National Geographic
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
NHNZ
Series
Megastructures
Speaker / Narrator
Cui Xiaooing, fl. 1998, Adrian Smith, Gordon Gill, Xiang Jin Chang, Roger Frechette, Zhang Sang, Huang Hui Jin, Russell Gilchrist, Li Zhenping, Andrew Laing
Person Discussed
Cui Xiaooing, fl. 1998, Adrian Smith, Gordon Gill, Xiang Jin Chang, Roger Frechette, Zhang Sang, Huang Hui Jin, Russell Gilchrist, Li Zhenping
Topic / Theme
Civil engineering, Construction, Engineering
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 by NHNZ Ltd
Subject
Civil engineering, Construction
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