Building Pathology Deterioration, Diagnostics, and Intervention [Hardcover]

A comprehensive approach to building-related deterioration and intervention
This essential technical reference gives building professionals the knowledge and tools they need to better diagnose building-related deterioration, identify sound treatment options and solutions, and design to minimize performance problems on new projects. Combining a clear and accessible explanation of the principles and mechanisms of building deterioration with coverage of a broad array of intervention methods, it is a ready resource for anyone whose work is concerned with improving building performance.Preface.

Introduction.

Mechanisms and Diagnostics.

Structural Systems.

Vertical Closure Systems.

Horizontal Closure Systems.

The Active Systems.

Epilogue.

Glossary.

Index. We can all benefit from his more than 30 years experience in making buildings work better. (APT Bulletin, June 2002)SAMUEL Y. HARRIS, PE, AIA, Esq., is an architect, structural engineer, and attorney. He leads his own consulting company, S. Harris & Co., and serves as an adjunct professor at The University of Pennsylvania and at Goucher College.Building professionals often turn to formulaic prescriptions as a convenient and accepted means of treating building deterioration problems. However, while these techniques can be useful and easy to implement, they may not always result in the best solutions. In Building Pathology, Samuel Harris goes beyond boilerplate remedies to offer a more comprehensive and systematic approach to deterioration problems, diagnostics, and intervention. This approach not only helps professionals improve diagnostic skills by gaining a deeper understanding of the deterioration process, but also offers greater options for treating aging buildings and designing new structures for optimum performance.lã)