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Concise and readable practitioner focused guide to diagnosing the
causes of cracks and movement in buildings The expanded and updated
Second Edition of Practical Guide to Diagnosing Structural Movement
in Buildings shows how movement can manifest as cracking in the
building fabric and provides a rigorous, structured approach to
understanding the evidence to ensure the surveyor can confidently
diagnose the cause and impact of any structural movement they
encounter. The book is written in four parts, with part one
describing the key principles of movement and cracking. Parts two
and three describe the main features of common forms of movement
and the associated crack patterns, with part two covering causes
other than ground or foundation movement and part three covering
movement caused by ground or foundations. Part four briefly
describes the techniques used to arrest further movement or repair
damage caused by movement. Topics covered in Practical Guide to
Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings include: First
principles, including crack patterns and cracks, rotational
movement, weak routes, load distribution, and movement and
orientation Expansion cracking, cavity wall tie corrosion, roof
spread, springing from deflected beams, and overloaded floors and
beams Clay heave, uneven loading, eccentric loading on foundations,
drains and drain trenches, differential foundation movement, and
load concentrations on foundations Repair methods, including
stitching in brickwork, reinforcing brick mortar joints, tie bars,
restraint straps, underpinning, grouting, and root barriers
Primarily intended for the relatively inexperienced surveyor or
engineer, as well as undergraduate students, Practical Guide to
Diagnosing Structural Movement in Buildings focuses on
identification and diagnosis, helping to correctly diagnose
problems while also demonstrating a methodical approach to show and
record how the diagnosis was reached, which is critical in client
satisfaction.
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