Ebook: Structural Appraisal of Traditional Buildings

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO APPRAISAL; 1. Principles; 2. Structural behaviour; 3. Types of building; 4. The early use of iron; 5. Types of foundations; 6. Dating buildings; PART TWO: CAUSES OF DAMAGE; 7. Superstructure; 8. Shrinkage and expansion; 9. Deterioration; 10. Ground movement; PART THREE: METHODS OF INVESTIGATION; 11. Desk study; 12. Initial appraisal; 13. Visual inspection; 14. Distortion survey; 15. Testing: above ground; 16. Testing: below ground; 17. Monitoring; PART FOUR: INTERPRETATION; 18. Causes and indicators.