Study sources on inspection and renovation
Study sources on inspection and renovation
(OP)
I seem to be getting more and more involved in the renovation work that our firm is getting. Can anyone suggest some good books, artilces, websites to read up on basics of inspection and renovation specially concrete and masonry.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Kaiser
RE: Study sources on inspection and renovation
RE: Study sources on inspection and renovation
Read codes...old and new. Read inspection manuals (ACI Manual of Concrete Inspection is a good start). Read treatises on condition assessment of existing structures (ASTM E2018 (Property Condition Assessment) and ASCE 11 ( Guideline for Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings).
RE: Study sources on inspection and renovation
Dik
RE: Study sources on inspection and renovation
Dik
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Kaiser
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I am only half kidding, inspections tend to be all about the detective work looking for the subtle signs of structural distress and covered up faults. There are some very goog UK publications by the IStructE but they would be of limited use to you.
RE: Study sources on inspection and renovation
Search on Forensic Engineering - might get a few good hits there.
RE: Study sources on inspection and renovation
RE: Study sources on inspection and renovation
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.