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035			_a(Sirsi) u115978
100			_aHarvey, N
245			_aLife expectancy of building components
260			_c2001
490			_aCSM _bChartered Surveyor Monthly _vNovember/December 2001, 30-31(2)
520			_aLooks at the role of life expectancy of materials and components in the assessment of whole life costing. Reports on the Building Maintenance Information (BMI) survey carried out to provide information about the general performance of materials and buildings in use. Lists the basic causes of deterioration in buildings given in BS 7453 and highlights the six main forms of obsolescence outlined in the RICS guidance note on life cycle costing. Concludes that the BMI survey of 125 common building components provides typical, minimum and maximum life expectancy as well as general guidance on factors to consider when assessing life expectancy and causes of early deterioration. References. Tables.
590			_aABS
650			_aLIFE EXPECTANCY
650			_aLIFE CYCLE COSTING
650			_aWHOLE-LIFE COSTING
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING COSTS
650			_aBUILDING COMPONENTS
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS
650			_aBMI
650			_aBS 7453
650			_aFACILITIES MANAGEMENT _96240
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING COSTS
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