| Description |
xxii, 412 p. : ill. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"In view of the development of world concrete and construction, we see an evolution of the focus in the direction of: Safety Durability Serviceability/Functionality Sustainability It is important in this context to learn at least two things: - All the focuses in the evolution process are closely linked to each other and function upon need instead of occurring and existing independently or replacing one by another. - The latest developed focus - Sustainability is not only evolved from the previous focuses but works as a function of them as well. We therefore believe that sustainability is not only an environmental performance, it is indeed a holistic thinking/approach that can be considered as the function of safety, durability, functionality and economical feasibility, environmental compatibility and social responsibility. The level/magnitude of each focus to sustainability varies depending on the specific requirement of the target and local boundary conditions"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Concrete construction.
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Concrete -- Environmental aspects.
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Sustainable construction.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Sui, Tongbo.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781466592490 (hardback) |
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9781466592506 (e-book) |
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