Understanding Building Failures James Douglas Bill Ransom by James Douglas, Bill Ransom 9780203030141, 0203030141 instant download after payment.

This new edition of the classic textbook provides a solid introduction to the study of defects in buildings and, subsequently, to good practice, conservation and repair. With new material, this is an excellent practitioner and student reference book. Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Figures; Tables; Preface to third edition; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Chapter 1: Introduction to building pathology; Chapter 2: Principles of building diagnostics; Chapter 3: Basic investigative methodology; Chapter 4: Diagnostic techniques and tools; Chapter 5: Deterioration mechanisms; Chapter 6: Durability and service life assessment; Chapter 7: Moisture; Chapter 8: Foundations; Chapter 9: Floors, floor finishes and DPMs; Chapter 10: Walls and DPCs; Chapter 11: Cladding; Chapter 12: Doors and windows; Chapter 13: Roofs; Chapter 14: Services