E-grāmata: Building Pathology: Principles and Practice

Watt, a chartered building surveyor and historic buildings consultant, offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of defects and performance in buildings. He considers how the structure and materials of a building relate to its environment, its occupants, and the way the building is used, so as to develop a better understanding of building failures. His illustrated introduction to the discipline of building pathology will bridge the gap between current approaches to the surveying of buildings and the detailed study of defect diagnosis, prognosis, and remediation. Case studies and b&w photos from the UK are included. This second edition is updated to reflect changes in legislation and construction, and contains new case studies. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Building pathology provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of defects and performance in order to develop appropriate remedial and management solutions. It considers how the structure and materials of a building relate to its environment, its occupants and the way the building is used, so as to develop a better understanding of building failures.

This book provides a well illustrated introduction to the discipline of building pathology, bridging the gap between current approaches to the surveying of buildings and the detailed study of defect diagnosis, prognosis and remediation. It features a number of case studies and a detailed set of references and further reading.

This second edition has been updated to reflect changes in legislation, guidance and construction, and provides new case studies that demonstrate the breadth and depth of the subject.