Architectural Pathology: Diagnosis and Countermeasures for Common Building Diseases

Author: Wang Lijiu
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book integrates scientific methods from various disciplines such as building materials, construction management, building supervision, and material design and technology. It studies the causes, mechanisms, development, and patterns of building defects, focusing on common building damage issues such as damage, cracks, corrosion, frost damage, leakage, aging, and collapse. It analyzes the morphology, characteristics, and dynamic changes of common building defects, clarifies the essence of these defects, and explains the identification methods and diagnostic techniques for various types of damage. Accordingly, it proposes strategies for or avoiding these common building defects, ensuring the normal operation of buildings. This book serves as a practical manual for technical personnel in construction management, building supervision, and building quality supervision departments. It is also an important reference for professionals engaged in architectural design, construction, and research. Additionally, it is an ideal textbook and reference material for students and faculty in relevant disciplines at colleges and universities.
This book focuses on common building defects—such as damage, cracks, corrosion, frost damage, leakage, aging, and collapse—and analyzes their morphology, characteristics, and dynamic changes. It elaborates on the essence of common building defects, as well as the identification methods and diagnostic techniques for various types of damage.