Handbook Of Temporary Structures In Construction: Engineering Standards, Designs, Practices, & Procedures

The one and only handbook of its kind,this edition of this definitive reference provides civil and structural engineers,architects,and contractors with all the technical and business information required to successfully design and construct temporary support structures. Featuring 40% new and revised material contributed by a host of experts-plus a wealth of illustrations and fully worked-out examples-the Handbook incorporates the latest construction materials and methods,industry codes and standards,business practices,legal concerns,and costs associated with building and maintaining temporary systems. Readers will find detailed guidelines for the safe,cost-efficient design and construction of 17 different temporary structure systems,as well as the use of temporary structure systems,as well as all-new chapters on such timely topics as the use of temporary structures in repair and rehabilitation work and OSHA's influence on construction site safety. Metric units are included throughout.