Structures or parts of structures should not collapse. But this does happen on a regular basis.
In the first two chapters, ‘Learning from collapses’ discusses the possible causes of collapses of structures; the author then describes in detail twenty-six bridges and buildings that have collapsed in whole or in part or of which the construction showed serious defects.
In the first three chapters of this book, the subject of fire safety and the calculation of the fire resistance of steel structures for buildings according to Eurocode 3 is addressed. Finally, chapter 4 contains thirteen design tables.
The book is written in French. There is also a Dutch version.
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This book deals with and comments on the calculation rules of Eurocode 4, applicable to steel-concrete structures.
Due to its form and content, this book is extremely suitable for use as a handbook in higher education. In addition, this book is a very useful tool for engineering and control agencies, as well as a guide for all those involved in the construction world.
The book is written in Dutch. There is also a French version.
‘Verbinden’ deals with the general characteristics of joints in steel constructions and the calculation of mechanical means of connection and welding according to EN 1993 (Eurocode 3).
“Vademecum van de staalproducten/Vade-mecum des produits sidérurgiques” is a pocket booklet with a global overview of the steel products available in the Belgian steel trade.