Case Studies of Building Rehabilitation and Design

Download or read book Case Studies of Building Rehabilitation and Design written by João M. P. Q. Delgado and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents recent research works related to blast resistant buildings, green roofs and sustainability, retrofit interventions with C-FRP fibers, analysis of cracking in pile cap foundation by delayed ettringite formation and acoustic performance in buildings. It demonstrates that building pathology is a holistic approach to studying and understanding buildings, and in particular, building defects or problems and associated rehabilitation actions. Offering a systematic review of the current state of knowledge, the book serves as 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.