660) Multifaceted Aspects of Asian Heritage***

Saidatulakmal Mohd (ed.) (et.al) (2011). Multifaceted Aspects of Asian Heritage. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang.

• Neglected Natural Heritage of Penang, Malaysia: Potentials, Threats and Challenges for Conservation by Ngai Weng Chan (ms1-9)
• Interpretation of Conflict at Contested Heritage: Krue Se Mosque, Patani by Apinya Baggelaar Arrunnapaporn (ms11-22)
• Expectation and Perception Towards Cultural and Heritage Tourism: Meeting the Gap in Perak by Irma Yazreen Md Yusoff, Jamal Abdul Nassir Shaari & Siti Sarah Norhamidi (ms23-32)
• Conservation the Heritage Spaces of Kuala Lumpur: A Case Study of the Old Market Square (Medan Pasar) by Nadiyanti Mat Nayan & David Jones (ms33-42)
• Beyond the Sleepy Hollow: Interpreting the Collective Heritage of Sungai Lembing by Veronica Ng Foong Peng (ms43-56)
• Old Cemeteries - Public Assessment on the Conservation Effort of Muhibbah Cemetery by Saidatulakmal Mohd & Jacqueline Liza Fernandez (ms57-66)
• Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Perak: What Really Matters to Tourists by Jamal Abdul Nassir Shaari, Irma Yazreen Md Yusoff & Siti Sarah Norhamidi (ms67-78)
• Convict Sites - A New World Heritage Paradigm by Peter Romey (ms79-88)
• Ficus and Its Effects on Building: Case Study of Shophouses in Kluang, Johor by Zuraini Md Ali, Rodiah Zawawi & Ng Sin Ping (ms89-98)
• The Dont's in Conservation: Lesson Learned from Kampung Cina, Kuala Terengganu by Nooridayu Ahmad Yusuf & Nor Hayati Hussain ( ms99-110)
• ICT for Museums to Cater for the Needs of Young Audiences by Rohaya Mohd Noor (ms111-126)
• A Proposal for a Preservation Technology Forum in South Esat Asia by Donald Ellsmore (ms127-140)
• Physico-Chemical Characterististics and Environmental Threats on World Heritage Sundarbans Mangrove Forest of Bangladesh by Muhammad Muhibullah (ms141-154)
• Stakeholders Perception of A World Heritage Site: The Case of Georgetown, Penang by Masitah Muhibudin (ms155-168)

629) Konservasi dan Preservasi Menara Kayu Masjid Tok Pulai Chondong, Kelantan***

Abdul Rahman, A.H. (2009). Konservasi dan Preservasi Menara Kayu Masjid Tok Pulai Chondong, Kelantan. Bengkel Bersiri 2009 Konservasi Bangunan Warisan Siri 1: Kerja Kayu, 26-28 Jun 2009, Zoo Taiping, Taiping, Perak. (Dalam Powerpoint).

• Pengenalan (ms1)
• Revsisi ringkas (ms1)
• Signifikasi projek (ms1)
• Objektif projek (ms2)
• Spesifikasi menara (ms2-3)
• Kronologi perubahan menara (ms3)
• Detailed drawings (ms3-5)
• Identifikasi masalah umum (ms5-6)
• Analisis bahan (ms6-7)
• Hasil analisa bahan (ms7)
• Cadangan rawatan pemuliharaan (ms7-)
• Rawatan kulat dari bahan semulajadi (ms8)
• Penggunaan asid tanin daripada kayu bakau (ms8)
• Penyediaan asid tanin semulajadi (ms8-9)
• Kesimpulan (ms10)

573) Defects in Buildings: Symptoms, Investigation, Diagnosis and Cure***

Carillion Services Limited. (2005). Defects in Buildings: Symptoms, Investigation, Diagnosis and Cure. The Statitionery Office Limited, Norwich.

• Causes of deterioration (ms2-10)
• Durability of materials (ms11-18)
• Principles of diagnosis (ms19-26)
• Methods of investigation (ms27-42)
• Element, symptom, location and materials (ms43-482)
  

572) The Conservation and Structural Restoration of Architectural Heritage***

Croci, G. (2000). The Conservation and Structural Restoration of Architectural Heritage. Computational Mechanics Publications / WIT Press, Southampton.

• The decay of materials and structure damage (ms41-64)
• Acquisition of information and data (ms65-78)
• Criteria and techniques for conservation and restoration (ms79-114)
• Diagnosis and safety evaluation (ms185-196)
• Structural analysis of masonry buildings (ms197-246)
• References (ms247-248)
  

570) Earth Building: Methods and Materials, Repair and Conservation***

Keefe, L. (2005). Earth Building: Methods and Materials, Repair and Conservation. Taylor & Francis, London.

• The conservation, repair and maintenance of earth buildings (ms125-130)
• The principal causes of failure in earth walls and how to recognise them (ms131-157)
• The diagnostic survey and repair of earth buildings (ms158-187)
• Bibliography (ms190-192)
  

554) Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures***

Ross, P. (2002). Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures. Thomas Telford Publishing, London.

• Building legislation (ms60-67)
• The general diagnostic sequence (ms72-75)
• Initial visual inspection (ms76-79)
• The range of possible defects (ms80-89)
• Investigative techniques (ms90-97)
• The appraisal (ms98-107)
• Timber repairs (ms108-125)
• Historic buildings (ms126-137)
• Bibliography (MS233-236)
  

513) Restoration of the Historic Fort Cornwallis, Penang, Malaysia***

Ahmad, A. G. and Mohamed, B. (2001). Restoration of the Historic Fort Cornwallis, Penang, Malaysia. Buletin JMA 2001, Jilid III, Jabatan Muzium dan Antikuiti, Kuala Lumpur.

• Historical background (ms79-81)
• Building defect diagnosis (ms81-85)
• System of recording and documentation (ms86-88)
• Methods and techniques of conservation (ms88-90)
• Issues and problems (ms90-91)
• References (ms91)

498) Building Defects Analysis: Case Studies on Old Educational Buildings in Kuala Lumpur***

A. Halim, I. and Kayan, B. (2007). Building Defects Analysis: Case Studies on Old Educational Buildings in Kuala Lumpur. Prosiding Seminar Kebangsaan Rupabandar Malaysia, 28-29 November 2007, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak. Ms.463-473.

• Definition of building defects (ms464)
• Brief overview on building defects (ms464-470)
• Building defects analysis - summary and findings (ms470-472)
• References (ms472-473)

442) Process of Conservation: Dilapidation Survey & Report**

Ramly, A. (2007). Process of Conservation: Dilapidation Survey & Report. Paper presented at One Day Seminar on Conservation of Historic Buildings and Monuments, 24th July 2007, Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. (In Powerpoint)

• Dilapidation (ms1)
• Dilapidation survey (ms1)
• Preparation works for dilapidation survey (ms2)
• Inspection plan (ms3)
• Defects diagnosis questions (ms3)
• Implementations of inspection works (ms4)
• Methods assessment (ms4-5)
• Dilapidation report (ms5)

433) Repair & Renovation of Modern Buildings**

Chandler, I. (1991). Repair & Renovation of Modern Buildings. McGraw-Hill, Inc., London.

• Let's refurbish (ms10-19)
• Problems (ms20-35)
• Diagnosis (ms36-60)
• Options (ms61-77)
• Documentation (ms78-104)
• Cost factors (ms105-118)
• Site organisation (ms119-133)
• Typical solutions (ms134-160)
• Is it worth it? (ms161-169)
• References (ms170-171)

426) Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monumnets***

National Research Council (NRC) (1982). Conservation of Historic Stone Buildings and Monumnets. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.

• Report of the committee on conservation of historic stone buildings and monuments (ms1-12)
• The scientist's role in historic preservation with particular reference to stone conservation (ms13-21)
• The principles of conservation (ms22-30)
• Some illustrative preservation problems and treatments in Washington, D.C. (ms31-48)
• Geological source of building stone (ms49-61)
• Physical properties of building stone (ms62-86)
• Deformation and fracture of rock (ms87-107)
• Problems in the deterioration of stone (ms108-119)
• The mechanism of masonry decay through crystallization (ms120-144)
• Characterization of bricks and their resistance to deterioration mechanisms (ms145-162)
• Analythical methods related to building and monument preservation (ms163-182)
• Wet and dry surface deposition of air pollutants and their modelling (ms183-196)
• Measurement of local climatological and air pollution factors affecting stone decay (ms197-210)
• Diagnosis of nonstructural problems in historic masonry buildings (ms211-232)
• Diagnosis and prognosis of structural integrity (ms233-241)
• Photogrammetric measurement and monitoring of historic and prehistoric structures (ms242-271)
• Cleaning and surface repair (ms272-280)
• Preventive maintenance in historic structures (ms281-286)
• Stone-consolidating materials: a status report (ms287-311)
• The sustainability of polymer composites as protective materials (ms312-321)
• Exposure site and weatherometer evalutions of synthetic polymers (ms322-328)
• The evaluation of stone preservatives (ms329-340)
• Proposal for a CCMS pilot study on the conservation / restoration of monuments (ms341-346)

425) Building Maintenance Technology***

Son, L. H. and S. Yuen, C. G. (1993). Building Maintenance Technology. The Macmillan Press Ltd., London.

• Overview of building maintenance (ms1-10)
• Causes and agents of deterioration (ms11-28)
• Diagnosis and investigation techniques (ms29-43)
• Foundations (ms44-73)
• Concrete defects (ms74-99)
• Concrete defects: inspection and diagnosis (ms100-123)
• Repair of concrete structures (ms124-156)
• Timber and timber components (ms157-183)
• Brickwork and stonework (ms184-221)
• Steel and other metals (ms222-247)
• Roofs and roof drainage (ms248-276)
• Wall claddings (ms277-298)
• Finishes and decorations (ms299-325)
• Dampness in buildings (ms326-352)
• External works (ms353-366)
• Related and further reading (ms9,26,42,72,97,121,154,182,219,247,274,296,322,349,365)

422) The Dry Rot Problem***

Hickin, N. E. (1972). The Dry Rot Problem. Hutchinson & Co (Publishers) Ltd., London.

• The importance of wood in buildings (ms11-18)
• The special features of fungi (ms19-25)
• How to identify decay (ms26-32)
• Records of the occurance of dry rot and wet rot attacks in the United Kingdom (ms33-40)
• The less important species of wood-rotting fungi found in buildings (ms41-52)
• Specifications for dry rot and wet rot eradication (ms53-63)
• The correct environment for wood in buildings (ms64-73)
• Rising damp and its cure (ms74-86)
• Timber preservation (ms87-96)
• How fungicides are tested for efficiency (ms97-105)
• Wood-boring insects associated with fungal decay (ms106-111)
• References (ms112)

369) The Care of Old Buildings Today: A Practical Guide ***

Insall, D.W. (1973). The Care of Old Buildings Today: A Practical Guide. The Architectural Press, London.

• Introductory, the legal background, money (ms9-30)
• Organisations which can help (ms31-52)
• Job organisation (ms53-72)
• The diagnosis (ms73-91)
• The repair of old roof coverings (ms92-154)
• Case histories in conservation (ms155-194)
• Bibliography (ms195-197)

365) Handbook of Building Maintenance Management **

Shear, M.A. (1983). Handbook of Building Maintenance Management. Reston Publication Company, Vancouver.

• Maintenance programming (ms1-52)
• Structural services (ms219-284)

1. An overview (ms219-220)
2. Principles of diagnosis (ms221-222)
3. Basic building construction (ms223-226)
4. Causes of defects (ms227-229)
5. Change in size (ms229-Cracks (ms230-232)
6. Plaster problems (ms233-234)
7. Dampness in buildings (ms235-244)
8. Asphalt paving maintenance (ms245-246)
9. Painting (ms247-249)
10. Windows (ms250)
11. Roofing (ms251-268)
12. Building hardware (ms269-279)

364) Lee's Building Maintenance Management **

Wordsworth, P. (2001). Lee's Building Maintenance Management. Blackwell Science Ltd., Oxford.

• Maintenance in context (ms1-45)
• Maintenance standards (ms46-74)
• Statutory control (ms75-97)
• Maintenance planning (ms98-129)
• Maintenance information (ms162-192)
• The maintenance organisation (ms193-217)
• Maintenance procurement (ms218-248)
• Service delivery (ms249-275)
• Repair diagnosis (ms276-287)
• Conservation and the environment (ms288-307)
• References (msms45-308)
• Standard maintenance descriptions (ms309-328)
• Further reading and contacts (ms329-334)

362) Repair, Protection and Waterproofing of Concrete Structures **

Perkins, P.H. (1997). Repair, Protection and Waterproofing of Concrete Structures. E & FN Spon, London.

• General observations (ms1-14)
• Basic characteristics of concrete and mortar and their constituent and associated materials (ms15-29)
• Associated materials (ms30-44)
• Factors affecting the durability of reinforced concrete (ms45-66)
• Investigation and diagnosis of defects in reinforced concrete (ms67-89)
• Non-structural repairs to reinforced concrete (ms90-100)
• Structural repairs to reinforced concrete (ms101-115)
• Coatings for reinforced concrete (ms141-151)
• Repairs to concrete floors (ms152-170)
• Repairs to concrete roofs (ms171-177)
• Repairs to concrete liquid-retaining structures (ms178-199)
• Repairs to concrete water-excluding structures (ms200-209)
• Repairs to concrete marine structures (ms210-220)
• Further reading (ms13-220)

355) Remedial Treatment of Buildings ***

Richardson, B.A. (1980). Remedial Treatment of Buildings. The Construction Press Ltd., Lanchester.

• Defects in buildings (ms11-32)
• Wood treatment (ms33-74)
• Damp-proofing (ms75-108)
• Masonry treatment (ms109-130)
• Appendices:

1. Identification of wood-borers and other insects infesting buildings (ms141-166)
2. Identification of wood rots and other micro-organisms infecting building materials (ms167-172)
3. Diagnosis and measurement of dampness in buildings (ms173-184)
4. Drying buildings (ms185-188)
5. Assessing the exposure of buildings (ms189-192)
6. Glossary of useful terms (ms213-230)

354) The Professional and Home Owners Guide to Dampness in Buildings: Diagnosis, Treatment and Instrument ***

Oxley, T.A. and Gobert, E.G. (1999). The Professional and Home Owners Guide to Dampness in Buildings: Diagnosis, Treatment and Instrument. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.

• Introduction (ms1-5)
• The dampness problem (ms6-10)
• What dampness is (ms11-21)
• Is there a dampness problem? (ms22-32)
• Salts contamination in wall surfaces caused by rising damp (ms33-40)
• The sources of water causing dampness: liquid water (ms41-57)
• The source of water causing dampness: water from the air (ms58-87)
• Diagnosis the causes of dampness (ms88-101)
• How to monitor the drying out of a new building structure (ms102-106)
• Moulds, fungi and wood boring insects (ms107-118)
• Appendix:

1. How to survey your house for dampness (ms119-120)
2. Diagnosis (ms121-122)

349) Building Defects: Diagnosis and Remedy ***

The National Building Agency (NBA) (1985).Building Defects: Diagnosis and Remedy. Construction Press, London.

• Diagnosis of defects (ms10)
• Causes of defects (ms11)
• External walls and chimneys (ms18-37)
• Roofs, gutters and rainwater pipes (ms38-53)
• Windows, doors and external joinery (ms54-67)
• Finishes to internal walls, ceilings and joinery: internal doors (ms68-111)
• Plumbing, heating and drains (ms112-137)
• Damp (ms144-169)
• Defects in appearance (ms170-179)
• Materials (ms180-191)
• Bibliography (ms192)