Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings
June 2012, Wiley-Blackwell This price is valid for United
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Other Available Formats: E-book When cracking is observed in a
building the most common reaction is that it must be the
foundations and that it must be serious. Many surveyors are
nervous about diagnosing cracks. This is understandable, as the
interpretation of cracks can be difficult to teach, with
university courses providing little or no time for field
experience. Yet by understanding one straightforward principle
the majority of cracks can be diagnosed in just a few minutes.
Linking this with a good knowledge of construction techniques,
the factors that distort cracking patterns and the key features
of common causes of cracking, almost all cracks can be diagnosed
quickly and with confidence. Practical Guide to Diagnosing
Structural Movement in Buildings provides a methodology by which
cracks and movement in buildings can be