Building Pathology

Deterioration, Diagnostics, and Intervention

Harris, Samuel Y.

1. Edition March 2001
XVIII, 654 Pages, Hardcover
Handbook/Reference Book

ISBN: 978-0-471-33172-8

John Wiley & Sons

Short Description

By understanding why buildings age and deteriorate, what the symptoms look like, and how to intervene, building professionals can better treat deteriorating buildings and help avoid future ills when designing new structures. This book examines and explains the range of physical and mechanical mechanisms associated with the physical deterioration of buildings.

Further versions

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.