Technology of Building Defects

This book is about the entire range of fuelled, piped, ducted, wired and mechanical facilities in the UK's building stock for space heating and cooling, electricity and communications, ventilation, plumbing and drainage, mechanical handling and so on. It draws on BRE's activities over many year in research, site investigation, advisory services and the development of codes and standards. It includes numerous case studies, many of which highlight problems that have occurred in practice. It will be invaluable for all building professionals.

by Walter E. Goldstein (Author)

by Yazen Saleh (Author)

This book highlights: mechanical and physical properties of various materials with emphasis on strength and durability; influence of various factors on these properties; causes of defects, their prevention and remedies; and, testing procedures of materials. This edition includes: materials changes in chapters dealing with cement, concrete, lime and many others; updated testing procedures; numerous revision of data and substitutions; and, smart and composite materials as a separate chapter. The book would serve as a through text for undergraduate students of civil engineering, architecture and construction technology. Practising engineers, architects and contractors would also find it a valuable reference source.