{"product_id":"building-pathology-principles-and-practice-paperback-softback-9781119908258","title":"Building Pathology; Principles and Practice (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119908258","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBuilding Pathology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePrinciples and Practice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDavid S. Watt (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119908258, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 29 May 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.9 x 16.5 x 1.8 cm, 0.794 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWell-illustrated introduction to building pathology, bridging the gap between building surveying and the detailed understanding of building defects, their prognosis and remediation\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Pathology\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the concept of building pathology and aims to give the reader a greater awareness and understanding of buildings and their users, to assist in defect diagnosis and the design and implementation of specific and appropriate remedial measures. By focusing on the process, rather than specific solutions, the book helps the reader to use the information in their practice in a wide variety of situations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new third edition features new case studies which have been integrated into the text. Written by a highly qualified author with significant experience in the field, the third edition of \u003ci\u003eBuilding Pathology\u003c\/i\u003e contains information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding performance, covering environmental factors, user requirements, building structures and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefects, damage, and decay, covering atmospheric and climatic action, excess moisture, chemical, physical, and biological action, movement, fire and human factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvey and assessment, covering building inspections and surveys, how to prioritize defects, unoccupied buildings and sites, and redundant and ruined buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemediation in practice, covering real-world examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith comprehensive coverage of the subject, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Pathology\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential learning resource for students of building surveying, as well as professional architects, building surveyors, property managers and those working in heritage disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to Third Edition xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is building pathology? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy take a holistic approach to understanding buildings? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe relevance of building pathology 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe principles and practice of building pathology 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Understanding Buildings 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a building? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerceptions of buildings 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassification of buildings 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequirements of buildings 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur expectations of buildings 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe way forward 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Building Performance 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy do buildings stand up? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding structures 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding materials 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding building materials 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of building materials 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimber 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant material 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStone 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeramics 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBinders and concrete 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetals 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlass 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBituminous products 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModern materials 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnusual materials 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding services 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe building as a whole 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding buildings and building performance 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing building performance 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the construction industry needs to change 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Defects, Damage and Decay 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is a building defect? 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature of building defects 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCauses and effects of defects, damage and decay 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAtmospheric and climatic action 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcess moisture 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical, physical and biological action 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovement 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman factors 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Survey and Assessment 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFault-finding 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding inspections and surveys 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of defects 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeverity of defects 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritising defects and remedial works 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnoccupied buildings and sites 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedundant and ruined buildings 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosis and prognosis of defects 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-destructive investigations 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring defects 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental conditions 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Principles into Practice 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting principles into practice 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe changing fortunes of buildings 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking forward by looking backwards 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCross-laminated timber buildings and their common defects 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding buildings: St Fagans National Museum of History 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationship between fire and building pathology 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarrying out inspections and working at height 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConservation management plan for Marx Memorial Library 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining surveyors using script concordance testing 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScientific investigations at Hill House 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring seismic movement at a church in Corfu 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing defects in a Martello tower 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing simple measurements to understand a problem 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBats in churches 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLincoln Cathedral’s west front and Romanesque frieze 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanned preventative maintenance for Britten Pears Arts 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetrofit for rural National Trust buildings 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Court – a retrofit workflow by ArchiMetrics Ltd 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuildings on paper and in practice 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeritage, health and well-being 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with chemical contamination in a building 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable housing for the future 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons to be learned 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Building Management and Aftercare 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning the future 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can be done with buildings? 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