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Architectural forensics /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kubba, Sam
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill, [2008]
Subjects:
Building failures > Investigation.
Architecture.
Table of Contents:
  • Defining architectural forensics
  • The assignment/investigation
  • The forensic architect's role & scope in evaluations & acquisitions
  • The evaluation/investigation process
  • Nondestructive and destructive testing
  • Forensic photogrammetry
  • The building site
  • Structural systems
  • Roofing systems
  • Heading, ventilating & air conditioning (HVAC) systems
  • Electrical & lighting systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Vertical transportation systems
  • Interior systems
  • Exterior closure systems, building envelope
  • Interior air quality, environmental issues
  • Natural hazards
  • Additional issues
  • Your own office and web site
  • Litigation, dispute resolution, and the expert witness.