359) Appraisal and Repair of Building Structures: Introductory Guide ***

Holland, R., Montgomery-Smith, B.E. and Moore, J.F.A. (1992). Appraisal and Repair of Building Structures: Introductory Guide. Thomas Telford Services Ltd., London.

• Introduction (ms1-6)
• Initial appraisal (ms7-12)
• Signs of distress (ms13-18)
• Principal investigation (ms19-28)
• Causes of defects (ms29-46)
• Assessment of strength (ms47-50)
• Remedial works (ms51-66)
• Legal aspects (ms67-76)
• Methods of access (ms77-80)
• Instrumentation (ms81-88)
• Monitoring (ms89-94)
• Load testing structures (ms95-108)
• Unusual materials and structures (ms109-118)
• Historic buildings (ms119-128)
• The report (ms129-138)
• Selected bibliography (ms6-137)