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100	1		_aDouglas, James
245	0	0	_aUnderstanding building failures _h[electronic resource]
250			_a4th ed.
260			_aAbingdon _bRoutledge _c2013
300			_aeBook
505	1		_aIntroduction to building pathology -- Principles of building diagnostics -- Basic investigative methodology -- Diagnostic techniques and tools -- Deterioration mechanisms -- Durability and service life assessment -- Moisture -- Foundations -- Floors, floor finishes and DPMs -- Walls and DPCs -- Cladding -- Doors and windows -- Roofs -- Services -- Failure patterns and control
520			_aProvides guidance on this work for typical residential, commercial and industrial buildings - with advice on how to diagnose a wide range of defects with an emphasis on evidence based practice throughout. It considers both modern and older construction methods, together with new and traditional materials. The particular problems of alteration and renovation work are also discussed. The first four chapters provide information and guidance on the methodology for investigating failures - how to prepare for and conduct an investigation into a building defect and subsequently diagnose its cause in a logical manner.
590			_aKA
650	2	4	_aEBOOK
651		4	_aEngland and Wales _y1543-
690			_aBuilding surveying _96225
700	1		_aRansom, Bill
856	4	8	_uhttps://www.vlebooks.com/ _zView on VLEbooks. Logins for members only from [email protected]
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