The Observational Method in Civil Engineering: Minimising Risk, Maximising Economy

ISBN-13: 9780367361655 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 346 str.

Alan Powderham; Anthony O'Brien

Opis

Twelve case histories from major civil engineering construction projects show how the Observational Method improves communication and collaboration, thereby cutting costs and time, increases safety, and enhances collaboration between design and construction teams.

Spis treści

1. The art of achieving agreement  2. Channel Tunnel cut and cover works  3. Mansion House  4. Limehouse Link  5. Heathrow Express Cofferdam  6. Heathrow Airport Multi-storey Carpark 1A  7. Boston Central Artery Tunnel Jacking  8. Irlam Railway Embankment  9. Heathrow Airport Airside Road Tunnel  10. Raising the 133m High Triumphal Arch at the New Wembley Stadium  11. Crossrail Blomfield Box  12. Crossrail Moorgate Shaft  13. Reflections on the advantages and limitations of the Observational Method  14. Some observations on the way forward