John Hinks, Geoff Cook

The Technology of Building Defects

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Defects are considered as part of the whole building rather than in isolation. This title sets out general educational objectives which offers readers the opportunity of self-assessment.

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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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Oktober 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 671g
• ISBN-13: 9780419197805
• ISBN-10: 041919780X
• Artikelnr.: 23451470

Autorenporträt

John Hinks is Reader in Facilities Management in the Department of Building Engineering and Surveying at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK Geoff Cook is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Construction Management and Engineering at the University of Reading, UK

Inhaltsangabe

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.