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261pp, blue boards w/silver lettering on spine, numerous line drawings. Fine/Very Good. DJ in clear protective cover. Detailed descriptions of dozens of building failures. From the Preface: "This collection of case studies has been assembled to help architects, engineers and contractors build more safely." From Chapter 1: "The primary purpose of this book is to tell the story of some structural failures for the benefit of those people whose livelihood may be affected by the lessons to be learned from them: architects, engineers, contractors, clerks-of-the-works, inspectors, building maintenance men, building owners and others."