Structural Survey: Volume 4 Issue 1
Table of contents
Sewer rehabilitation — 2
T.S.R. SargentIntroduction Sewer rehabilitation encompasses many different aspects of civil engineering. This single term defines all the activities involved, from detection of a lost sewer to…
Air conditioning – Its architectural, structural and client relationship
W.C. PyleThe first question is why provide comfort air‐conditioning (AC) at all? In considerations of whether or not to adopt AC, a point to remember constantly is that only AC can provide…
The cleaning of Big Ben
Ken NegusWithout doubt, the greatest single act of conservation for Britain's cities has been the passing of the Clean Air Act. Buildings that are cleaned and restored today will stay…
Investigation of fire‐damaged buildings
Roy G. KinnearIntroduction Most professionals engaged in the investigation of fire‐damaged buildings are very conscious of the potentially dangerous environment in which they work. Fire‐damaged…
The role of the independent testing laboratory
J.A.D. CaldwellIntroduction In recent years there have been significant additions to the technologies associated with building structures.
Effective diagnosis of material problems and defects in building and construction
Christopher UrbanowiczIntroduction Much‐publicised court cases during the past few years have highlighted the legal aspects of professional competence, while formal responsibility for poor judgments in…