."Tranlated by Linda Wilharm, Hanover, Germany"-- t.p. verso

.Includes bibliographical references

Introduction -- Failure of bridges, general information -- Failure during construction -- Failure in service -- Failure due to ship collision impact -- Failure due to traffic collision impact under the bridge -- Failure due to traffic collision impact on the bridge -- Failure due to high water, ice and timber flow, hurricane -- Failure due to fire or explosion -- Failure due to seismic event -- Failure of scaffolding -- Failure of falsework -- Lessons for the practice -- Lessons for teaching.