Building Materials Evaluation Handbook

This is a reference book. Although it might conceivably be read in the order in which the subjects appear it was designed to be consulted subject to subject as one uses a dictionary or encyclopedia. To facilitate quick identification and location of building materials, characteristics and problems t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wilson, Forrest
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1984, 1984
Edition:1st ed. 1984
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I. The Nature of Materials
  • II. Defining Disabilities
  • III. Moisture Penetration and Damage
  • IV. Masonry
  • V. Wood
  • VI. Metals
  • VII. Concrete
  • VIII. Cleaning Building Surfaces
  • IX. A Procedure for Building Assessment
  • X. Some Consideration of Joints in the Building System
  • XI. Test Methods for Existing Mechanical Systems
  • XII. Addenda: Additional Descriptions of Testing Methods
  • Reference Sources