Langbeschreibung
The Technology of Building Defects has been developed to provide a unique stand alone review of the subject. Defects are considered as part of the whole building rather than in isolation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Materials. Defects with materials. Failure mechanisms in cementitious materials. Failure mechanisms in ceramic materials. Failure mechanisms in timber. Failure mechanisms in metals. Components. Defects in components: general mechanisms. Defects in external joinery. Elements.Defects in elements: soil and foundation related problems. Walls. Movement and distortion problems in walls generally. Defects in floors. Problems with internal finishes. Defects in roofs. Radon in buildings. Distortion in buildings. Wind around buildings. Measuring movement. Index.