Case Studies in Building Constructions

Download or read book Case Studies in Building Constructions written by J.M.P.Q. Delgado and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents recent research and a collection of case studies and real-world experiences relating to building construction. Covering building rehabilitation, building diagnostics, service-life prediction and life-cycles, and hygrothermal behaviour, it bridges the gap between current approaches to the surveying of buildings and the detailed study of defect diagnosis, prognosis and remediation. The book features several case studies on building pathologies as well as a detailed set of references and suggestions for further reading. Offering a systematic review of the current state of knowledge, it is a valuable resource for scientists, students, practitioners, and lecturers in various scientific and engineering disciplines, including civil and materials engineering, as well as and other interested parties.