Analysing existing structures: a brief introduction

Author: Mathai Mathew

Date published

1 June 2021

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Analysing existing structures: a brief introduction

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The Structural Engineer
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Mathai Mathew

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 6, 2021, Page(s) 14-17

Date published

1 June 2021

Author

Mathai Mathew

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 6, 2021, Page(s) 14-17

Price

Standard: £10 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article discusses the analysis and modification of existing structures for new uses, allowing return on investment to be maximised and reducing the need for present-day carbon emissions from new construction.

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PDF
Pages:
14-17
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Climate change Refurbishment Construction management Structural analysis Technical Issue 6

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