Overview
The Technology of Building Defects has been developed to provide a unique stand alone review of the subject. Defects are considered as part of the whole building rather than in isolation. General educational objectives are set out which offer the reader the opportunity of self-assessment. Each section is generously illustrated with photographs and diagrams, forming an accessible self contained review covering the following: objectives; core information; exercises; revision notes; further reading. This book can be used for direct lecture material, seminar and tutorial information, assignment work and revision notes. It is a convenient one stop resource which dispenses with the need to consult a mass of different information sources. In this book, students and professionals are encouraged to look at defects as part of the whole building rather than in isolation. They authors show how and why defects occur and show how to analyse problems and use a technological grounding to solve or avoid such problems.
Full Product Details
Author: John Hinks ,
Geoff Cook
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Spon Press
Dimensions:
Width: 18.90cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 24.60cm
Weight: 0.816kg
ISBN: 9780419197805
ISBN 10: 041919780
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 30 October 1997
Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The book is suitable for students, academics and practitioners. Chartered building, quantity and general practice surveyors would find it of particular interest. A general knowledge of the technology of building defects is essential, and this book is a worthwhile guide.' - Chartered Surveyor Monthly '...Will be of value to students and novice practitioners alike. ...the book is to be welcomed as a useful addition to the available literature...' - Journal of Architectural Conservation
The book is suitable for students, academics and practitioners. Chartered building, quantity and general practice surveyors would find it of particular interest. A general knowledge of the technology of building defects is essential, and this book is a worthwhile guide.' - Chartered Surveyor Monthly '...Will be of value to students and novice practitioners alike. ...the book is to be welcomed as a useful addition to the available literature...' - Journal of Architectural Conservation
Author Information
John Hinks is Reader in Facilities Management in the Department of Building Engineering and Surveying at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK Geoff Cook is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Construction Management and Engineering at the University of Reading, UK
