346) The Technology of Building Defects ***

Hinks, J. and Cook, G. (1997). The Technology of Building Defects. E & FN Spon, London.

• Defects with materials (ms3-32)
• Failure mechanisms in cementitious materials (ms33-56)
• Failure mechanisms in ceramic materials (ms57-64)
• Failure mechanisms in timber (ms65-84)
• Failure mechanisms in metals (ms85-96)
• Defects in components: general mechanisms (ms97-136)
• Defects in external joinery (ms137-156)
• Defects in elements: soil and foundation-related problems (ms157-178)
• Walls (ms179-252)
• Movement and distortion problems in walls generally (ms253-276)
• Defects in floors (ms277-284)
• Problems with internal finishes (ms285-294)
• Defects in roofs (ms295-330)
• Further reading (ms7-356)