Book review: Structural safety: Theory & practice

Author: Alastair Soane

Date published

2 January 2024

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Free
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Book review: Structural safety: Theory & practice

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Author
Alastair Soane
Date published
2 January 2024
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Free
The Structural Engineer
Author

Alastair Soane

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 1, 2024, Page(s) 43

Date published

2 January 2024

Author

Alastair Soane

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 1, 2024, Page(s) 43

Price

Free

Structural safety, writes Alastair Soane, is a responsibility that cannot be worn lightly and this book is useful for both graduates on the cusp of their careers and experienced engineers looking to learn from failures and evaluate their own practices.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
43
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Safety Opinion Issue 1

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