Human factors and bridge failure

Author: Sean Brady

Date published

30 November 2012

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Human factors and bridge failure

The Structural Engineer

Author

Sean Brady

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 90, Issue 12, 2012, Page(s) 28-30

Date published

30 November 2012

Author

Sean Brady

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 90, Issue 12, 2012, Page(s) 28-30

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Sean Brady stresses the importance of managing 'human factors' to reduce human error within bridge projects, citing international examples from which lessons can be learned.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
28-30
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Lessons from failure Professional Guidance Issue 12

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