... evaluation. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Buildings Concrete Problem solving Structural surveys For many years the traditional method employed in providing a finish to the exterior surfaces of high‐rise concrete buildings has been to cover the concrete substrate with a render composed...

... to have a 60 per cent increased risk of rain penetration. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Building materials Buildings Insulation Maintenance Problem solving The use of cavity insulation as a means of improving the thermal performance of existing buildings has increased in recent years...

... Design Maintenance Problem solving Gravity has its uses, but it most definitely has its drawbacks as well. It is important for building professionals to get it working for, not against, them. The penetration of both air and water is prevented by a single seal,which can be provided...

.... Problem solving Subsidence Surveys Although subsidence has been damaging property for at least 50 years there is still a considerable amount of confusion and discussion about its cause, effects, remedy and cost. Because many subsidence claims are fraught with a variety of problems...

...Richard Catt The second half of an examination of the difficulties that may arise when protected trees are growing close to historic buildings. Gives practical advice as to how to resolve the conflict of interests. © MCB UP Limited 1994 Problem solving Subsidence Surveys...

... transport by horse and cart was only suitable for relatively small loads from the stations and wharves and therefore the cost sometimes made a local hand‐made brick still a cheaper option. Problem solving Subsidence Surveys This was a period when architecture fell into two categories...

... can be tolerated within a structure. Details industrial vibrational problems, covering areas of traffic, piling,forced vibration and industrial plant. © MCB UP Limited 1990 Industry Stress Machinery Traffic Human relations Problem solving Structural vibrations: Part II Industrial...

... Distress Problem solving Preventive maintenance Carbonation and distressed concrete Roel van Es BSc(Hons) Roel van Es joined Messrs Sandberg, consulting, inspecting and materials testing engineers, soon after obtaining his Honours Degree. He rose to the post ofSenior Inspector and spent much of his...