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About this book
Temporary Works Part Two: Further Principles of Design and Construction provides authoritative and comprehensive guidance on key areas of temporary works for practising engineers. Building on the successful format of Temporary Works: Principles of Design and Construction, the book provides 18 entirely new chapters covering recent developments in this field.
With contributions from over 20 industry experts, topics include construction safety; modern methods of construction; structural steelwork; structural and geotechnical investigations for temporary works; digital temporary works and AI, sustainability, and low carbon. The book presents key learning from major projects, and also provides guidance on the use of temporary works across a number of sectors including nuclear; rail, tunnelling, the marine environment and building refurbishment.
Temporary Works Part Two is an essential reference for temporary and permanent works designers, engineers, technicians, temporary works coordinators and supervisors, and also contractors looking to minimise costs, maximise efficiency and ensure the safety of those working on site.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Chapter 1. Introduction, understanding temporary works duties and recent updates
- Chapter 2. Considering temporary works in permanent works design
- Chapter 3. Geotechnical site investigation
- Chapter 4. Structural surveys and structural alterations
- Chapter 5. Hoarding, fencing, security and public protection
- Chapter 6. Work at height, preventing falls, demarcation and edge protection
- Chapter 7. Modern methods of construction
- Chapter 8. High-rise construction
- Chapter 9. Tunnelling
- Chapter 10. Nuclear projects
- Chapter 11. Temporary works in a marine environment
- Chapter 12. Rail
- Chapter 13. Environment, sustainability and low carbon
- Chapter 14. Technology
- Chapter 15. Steelwork
- Chapter 16. Temporary and demountable structures
- Chapter 17. Engineering testing and monitoring
- Chapter 18. Why do temporary works fail?
- Index