Book Cover; Title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Defects with materials; Failure mechanisms in cementitious materials; Failure mechanisms in ceramic materials; Failure mechanisms in timber; Failure mechanisms in metals; Defects in components: general mechanisms; Defects in external joinery; 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
Summary
The Technology of Building Defects has been developed to provide a unique review of the subject. Defects are considered as part of the whole building rather than in isolation. General educational objectives are set out which offer the reader the opportunity of self-assessment. Each section is generously illustrated with photographs and diagrams, forming an accessible self contained review covering the following: objectives; core information; exercises; revision notes; further reading. Taken together these sections build up to offer the reader an understanding of a range of tec
