Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 19: An introduction to the demolition of large structures

Author: Angus Holdsworth

Date published

1 August 2018

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Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 19: An introduction to the demolition of large structures

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Angus Holdsworth
Date published
1 August 2018
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Angus Holdsworth

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 96, Issue 8, 2018, Page(s) 28-32

Date published

1 August 2018

Author

Angus Holdsworth

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 96, Issue 8, 2018, Page(s) 28-32

Price

Free

This article provides a brief introduction to demolition practice in the UK, addressing the more technical aspects requiring engineering input.

Synopsis

The Temporary Works Toolkit is a series of articles aimed primarily at assisting the permanent works designer with temporary works issues. Buildability – sometimes referred to now as 'construction method engineering' – is not a new concept and one always recognised as vital to the realisation of one’s ideas; it ought to be at the forefront of an engineer's mind.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
28-32
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Temporary Works Toolkit Temporary works Technical Issue 8

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