Impact of flood characteristics on damage caused to UK domestic properties: the perceptions of building surveyors
Series: Structural Survey ; 22(2) 2004, 95-104(10)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Presents the perceptions of 289 building surveyors regarding flood characteristics as part of a two-year research project to benchmark the assessment of flood-damaged domestic properties in the UK. Surveyors perceived the sewage, fasciae and contaminant content and depth of the floodwater. Findings also revealed that methods to determine these factors were primarily a function of individual subjective perceptions. Definitive guidance is therefore needed to minimise variations in subsequent repair and reinstatement works. Tables, graphs and references. [Taken from article abstract].| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68078 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 127036-1001 |
Presents the perceptions of 289 building surveyors regarding flood characteristics as part of a two-year research project to benchmark the assessment of flood-damaged domestic properties in the UK. Surveyors perceived the sewage, fasciae and contaminant content and depth of the floodwater. Findings also revealed that methods to determine these factors were primarily a function of individual subjective perceptions. Definitive guidance is therefore needed to minimise variations in subsequent repair and reinstatement works. Tables, graphs and references. [Taken from article abstract].