General fixings. Guidance on selection and whole-life management

Publication C777

CIRIA, 2019
General fixings. Guidance on selection and whole-life management Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

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Publication

Abstract

Provides guidance for design, selection, installation and managing fixings throughout their life-cycle. Explains why they are important, considers various factors contributing to their failure and recommends using a risk-based management approach in the event of failure. Explores different types of fixings for timber, steelwork, concrete, masonry. Also covers existing fixings and testing.

Author

Gilbertson, A.

History

Based on research project RP 1036.

ISBN

9780860177920

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Bridges
  • Mechanical fixing products (anchors, bolts, nails, etc.)
  • Materials
  • Fixing/jointing products

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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