Essential Knowledge Text No.5 Lessons from failures

Author: A. Mann

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1 April 2016

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Essential Knowledge Text No.5 Lessons from failures

Guidance

Author

A. Mann

Date published

1 April 2016

Author

A. Mann

Price

Standard: £38.95

Member (non-Student): £24.95

Member (Student/Graduate/Academic Community): Free

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Failures happen and their causes are many. However, as a group, failures are not just ‘accidents’. There are common themes and, by studying them, we can learn to minimise the risk of repeats.

The Essential Knowledge Series is a core resource (primarily for structural engineering students but a useful refresher for more senior engineers) covering fundamental topics from structural materials to computer analysis. Student Members and members of the Institution's Academic Community can download the series for free at: www.istructe.org/essential-knowledge

 

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34
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IStructE Ltd

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