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Building Pathology: Principles and Practice
David S. Watt
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Description for Building Pathology: Principles and Practice
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 760.
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.
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 ... Read more
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.
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Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
760g
Number of Pages
316
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405161039
SKU
V9781405161039
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About David S. Watt
David Watt is a chartered building surveyor and historic buildings consultant, working as Associate Director with Hutton + Rostron Environmental Investigations Limited. He is also Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Sustainable Heritage at University College London. He has worked in both private and public sectors, and was Conservation Officer with Norfolk County Council between 1991–6 and Senior ... Read more
Reviews for Building Pathology: Principles and Practice
"David Watt has written a good book: informative, well researched and readable...a welcome addition to the literature on building defects and remedial action" Chartered Surveyor Monthly "An excellent introduction to the subject of building defects and their remediation, as well as being a useful reference work and aide-memoire for experienced workers in the field. It ... Read more