Garrity, SW (2013) Built environment infrastructure design: some lessons from the past. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 5 (4). 428 - 433. ISSN 1793-8236
Abstract
Some valuable lessons for the designer have been drawn from the author’s experiences as a professionally qualified civil and structural engineer. Ten main lessons have been identified from a brief review of vernacular construction; other industries; feedback from asset managers; site experience; strength assessment, repair and strengthening; multi-disciplinary design challenges; feedback from construction and maintenance specialists and the author’s interaction with various client organizations. The challenge faced by construction professionals engaged in infrastructure design is to ensure that these lessons are not forgotten and that appropriate action is taken to improve the service provided to their clients and to Society, in general.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Design; inspection; maintenance; vernacular construction |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) > Institute for Resilient Infrastructure (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 20 Apr 2015 08:48 |
Last Modified: | 21 Apr 2015 06:30 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.7763/IJET.2014.V5.590 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | IACSIT Press |
Identification Number: | 10.7763/IJET.2014.V5.590 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:84004 |