Construction risks and remedies:movement
Language: English Series: Architects` Journal ; 185(3) 57-68Subject(s): Summary: A two-part study which deals with the topic of movement in buildings . Part I The risks. Covers the effects of movement on foundations , walls , roofs and floors and some of the likely causes, including ground movement, structural loading, chemical effects, moisture and thermal movements. The final section of this part examines movement in various types of material - concrete blockwork, brickwork, timber and bituminous roofing. 57-68 (10). Part II The remedies. Begins with a table of the diagnosis of movement by crack patterns in external walls. Also includes tables of movement data, how to avoid movement problems in timber, materials subject to cracking - masonry, concrete blockwork, brickwork and the substructure. List of references. 49-57 (9)| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37282 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 3483-1001 |
A two-part study which deals with the topic of movement in buildings . Part I The risks. Covers the effects of movement on foundations , walls , roofs and floors and some of the likely causes, including ground movement, structural loading, chemical effects, moisture and thermal movements. The final section of this part examines movement in various types of material - concrete blockwork, brickwork, timber and bituminous roofing. 57-68 (10). Part II The remedies. Begins with a table of the diagnosis of movement by crack patterns in external walls. Also includes tables of movement data, how to avoid movement problems in timber, materials subject to cracking - masonry, concrete blockwork, brickwork and the substructure. List of references. 49-57 (9)