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035 _a(Sirsi) u31511
041 _aeng
100 _aMillett, C.
245 _aHot summers can move foundations
350 _a0
490 _aBuilding Today
_v198(5832) 20-22(3)
520 _aExamines the subsidence problems caused by this year`s hot dry summer, exacerbated by the existence of tree roots near buildings, outlines BRE recommendations on how to prevent seasonal ground movement and gives advice on how to carry out an investigation of suspected subsidence. Includes a table showing the classification of visible damage to walls . References.
650 _aBUILDING DEFECTS
650 _aDROUGHT
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING PATHOLOGY
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948 _c04/03/1997
999 _c21157
_d21157