Appraisal and Repair of Building Structures, Introductory Guide (Appraisal and Repair of Building Structures series)

1. Auflage 1994
ISBN: 978-0-7277-1663-7
Verlag: Institution of Civil Engineers

Buch, Englisch, 128 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 320 g

This is a series of concise guides for engineers on site who are planning an investigation or are confronted with a problem. Each guide acts as a checklist of steps to be covered in a standard appraisal and in the ensuing report to ensure both the cause of failure and the appropriate remedies are identified.Introductory GuideThis guide covers general principles, methods and equipment, as well as legal and professional aspects and the preparation of reports.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Holland, Robert

Montgomery-Smith, B

Moor, J

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Vermessungswesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Initial visual structural appraisal
Signs of distress
Signs of maintenance and alterations
Methods of investigation
Causes of failure
Remedial measures
Legal and professional aspects, duty of care
Methods of access
Methods of instrumentation
Methods of monitoring
Loadings and strength evaluation
Claddings and fixings
Unusual materials and structures
Historic listed buildings
Presentation of report