Case Studies in Building Rehabilitation

✍ Scribed by J.M.P.Q. Delgado

• Publisher: Springer International Publishing;Springer
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 163
• Series: Building Pathology and Rehabilitation 13
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The book presents recent research and practical insights relating to building pathology. As such it contributes toward the systematization and dissemination of knowledge regarding structural and hygrothermal pathologies, durability and diagnostic techniques, while at the same time, demonstrating the latest advances in this domain. It includes new developments in the field of building pathology and rehabilitation, bridging the gap between current approaches to the surveying of buildings and the detailed study of defect diagnosis, prognosis and remediation. It also features a number of case studies and a detailed list of references and suggestions for further reading. Providing an overview of the current state of the art in the field, the book will appeal to scientists, students, practitioners and lecturers. Furthermore, the topics covered are relevant to a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines, including civil, materials and mechanical engineering.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter ....Pages i-vii
Rehabilitation of K. G. Road Complex at New Delhi, India (Prafulla Parlewar)....Pages 1-15
Characterization of Ancient Mixed Masonry Structures of Brickwork Infilled by Cobblestone Wall (I. Lombillo, Y. Boffill, J. Pinilla, E. Moreno, H. Blanco)....Pages 17-37
Rehabilitation of Historic Chancery Building, Yangon, Myanmar (Prafulla Parlewar)....Pages 39-58
Rehabilitation Operations in Residential Buildings in La Mina Neighborhood (S. Adrià del Besòs, Barcelona) (C. Díaz, C. Cornadó)....Pages 59-88
Repair of Face Brick Facades Sustained in Reinforced Concrete Slabs (C. Díaz, C. Cornadó)....Pages 89-103
Influence of Environmental Factors on Deterioration of Mural Paintings in Mogao Cave 285, Dunhuang (D. Ogura, T. Hase, Y. Nakata, A. Mikayama, S. Hokoi, H. Takabayashi et al.)....Pages 105-159

✦ Subjects

Engineering; Building Materials; Building Construction and Design; Structural Materials