Defects and Deterioration in Buildings : a Practical Guide to the Science and Technology of Material.

A professional reference designed to assist surveyors, engineers, architects and contractors in diagnosing existing problems and avoiding them in new buildings.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Richardson, B.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Spon Press, 2000.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminaries; Contents; Preface; Preface to the First edition; 1 Defects and deterioration; 2 Structural problems; 3 Thermal problems; 4 Moisture problems; 5 Noise problems; 6 Wood problems; 7 Masonry problems; 8 Concrete problems; 9 Coating problems; 10 Foundation problems; 11 Wall problems; 12 Window problems; 13 Roof problems; 14 Floor problems; 15 Combustion problems; 16 Plumbing problems; 17 External problems; 18 Health and safety problems; References and further reading; Index.