Building defects still continue to plague the construction industry. The lessons learned over the last forty years have not been fully applied. Many new or refu

In recent years building failures and the resulting lawsuits and awards for damages have frequently been in the news. The biggest headlines may have been reserv

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

This third edition of Bill Ransom's classic short textbook provides a solid introduction to the study of defects in buildings and, in consequence, to good pract

When planes crash, bridges collapse, and automobile gas tanks explode, we are quick to blame poor design. But Henry Petroski says we must look beyond design for