ENGLISH

Understanding Building Failures

By James Douglas , W. H. Ransom

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2007
ISBN
0415370833, 9780415370837
Google Books ID
ShSM1QHO9HsC
Open Library ID
OL10204241M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4010508 bytes)
Edition
3
Pages
347\347
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

This third edition of Bill Ransom's classic short textbook provides a solid introduction to the study of defects in buildings and, in consequence, to good practice in conservation and repair. Building failures continue to occur despite continuing experience and growing knowledge in the industry; they may even be on the increase due to cost-cutting measures, the inadequate testing of innovative products and techniques, a lack of maintenance, and user abuse and misuse. New material includes an outline of the principles of building pathology; new sections on deterioration mechanisms, service life prediction and dampness investigation. Complete with a handy glossary and bibliography, practitioners and students will find this an excellent source of guidance and information for investigating and avoiding building failures.

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