1st Edition

Integrated Life Cycle Design of Structures

By Asko Sarja Copyright 2002
160 Pages
by CRC Press

160 Pages
by CRC Press

160 Pages
by CRC Press

Traditionally the process of design has concentrated on the construction phase itself, with the primary objective being to optimise efficiency and minimise costs during development and construction. With the move towards a more sustainable development comes the need for this short-term approach to be expanded to encompass the entire service life of the structure. This book describes how to... Read more
Contents. Preface. Introduction. 1. Framework of Integrated Life Cycle Design. 2. Design Process. 3. Design Methods. 4. Specific Descriptions. 5. Conclusions and Research Needs. Appendices

Biography

Sarja is a professor at the Technical Research Centre of Finland.