Demolition methods and practice : proceedings of the Second International Symposium held by RILEM(the International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for Materials and Structures), organized by the Building Research Institute, Ministry of Construction, Japan and co-organized by Nihon University, Japan, Nihon Daigaku Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan, November 7-11, 1988

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Demolition methods and practice : proceedings of the Second International Symposium held by RILEM(the International Union of Testing and Research Laboratories for Materials and Structures), organized by the Building Research Institute, Ministry of Construction, Japan and co-organized by Nihon University, Japan, Nihon Daigaku Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan, November 7-11, 1988

edited by Y. Kasai

(Demolition and reuse of concrete and masonry, v. 1)

Chapman and Hall, 1988

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"Second RILEM Symposium on the Demolition and Reuse of Concrete and Masonry"--Introd

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Description

With the increase in demolition on congested urban sites, the construction industry has been obliged to develop more efficient demolition techniques which are quieter and less intrusive. This work deals with both the theoretical and practical aspects of the demolition of concrete and masonry buildings and the recycling of the demolished materials.

Table of Contents

Demolition techniques for concrete and masonry structures. Case studies of demolition of structures, including prestressed concrete structures, nuclear power related structure, off-shore structures, chemical plants etc. Reuse, treatment and disposal of demolished concrete, stone and brick. The economics of demolition and reuse. Health and safety aspects. Codes and standards for demolition and reuse.

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