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Structural defects reference manual for low-rise buildings / Michael F.Atkinson.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : E and FN Spon, [2000]Copyright date: ©2000Description: vi, 230 pages : illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 041925790X (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 21 690.21 A.M.S
Online resources:
Contents:
Preface. Chapter 1: Background. Chapter 2: Surveys. Chapter 3: Site Investigation Equipment and Methods. Chapter 4: Structural Reports. Chapter 5: Roofs. Chapter 6: Upper Floors. Chapter 7: Ground Floors. Chapter 8: Main walls. Chapter 9: Foundations. Index.
Summary: The Structural Defects Reference Manual for Low-Rise Buildings has been written to assist professionals and students involved in building construction to identify causes of structural failure. Each chapter carefully addresses design, materials and workmanship factors which contribute to structural defects. The main structural elements - roofs, walls, floors and foundations - are all covered and illustrated by case studies. The book also contains relevant data and guidance to show how all the different building elements should be designed and constructed.
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Books Books Main library B8 Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Structural) 690.21 A.M.S (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 00002754
Books Books Main library B8 Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Structural) 690.21 A.M.S (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 00002753

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface. Chapter 1: Background. Chapter 2: Surveys. Chapter 3: Site Investigation Equipment and Methods. Chapter 4: Structural Reports. Chapter 5: Roofs. Chapter 6: Upper Floors. Chapter 7: Ground Floors. Chapter 8: Main walls. Chapter 9: Foundations. Index.

The Structural Defects Reference Manual for Low-Rise Buildings has been written to assist professionals and students involved in building construction to identify causes of structural failure. Each chapter carefully addresses design, materials and workmanship factors which contribute to structural defects. The main structural elements - roofs, walls, floors and foundations - are all covered and illustrated by case studies. The book also contains relevant data and guidance to show how all the different building elements should be designed and constructed.

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