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Book Synopsis
A comprehensive approach to building-related deterioration and intervention
This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building-related deterioration, identify sound treatment options and solutions, and design to minimize performance problems on new projects. Combining a clear and accessible explanation of the principles and mechanisms of building deterioration with coverage of a broad array of intervention methods, it is a ready resource for anyone whose work is concerned with improving building performance.

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"We can all benefit from his more than 30 years experience in making buildings work better." (APT Bulletin, June 2002)

Table of Contents
Preface.

Introduction.

Mechanisms and Diagnostics.

Structural Systems.

Vertical Closure Systems.

Horizontal Closure Systems.

The Active Systems.

Epilogue.

Glossary.

Index.

Building Pathology

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 23 March 2001
      ISBN-13 9780471331728
      978-0471331728
      ISBN-10 0471331724
      Also in:
      Architecture Building construction and materials Structural engineering

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A comprehensive approach to building-related deterioration and intervention
      This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building-related deterioration, identify sound treatment options and solutions, and design to minimize performance problems on new projects. Combining a clear and accessible explanation of the principles and mechanisms of building deterioration with coverage of a broad array of intervention methods, it is a ready resource for anyone whose work is concerned with improving building performance.

      Trade Review
      "We can all benefit from his more than 30 years experience in making buildings work better." (APT Bulletin, June 2002)

      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      Introduction.

      Mechanisms and Diagnostics.

      Structural Systems.

      Vertical Closure Systems.

      Horizontal Closure Systems.

      The Active Systems.

      Epilogue.

      Glossary.

      Index.

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