First published in 1968, Jacob Feld's Construction Failure has longbeen considered the classic text on the subject. Retaining all ofthe key components of Feld's

Describes building construction features and how to recognize collapse dangers for all types of buildings and construction methods. Includes : key elements that

Handbook of Materials Failure Analysis: With Case Studies from the Construction Industry provides a thorough understanding of the reasons materials fail in cert

About the reasons for structural collapse, including earthquakes, metal fatigue, and terrorism.