Forensic engineering Damage assessments for residential and commercial structures
Langue : Anglais
Coordonnateur : Petty Stephen E.
This book focuses on the assessment of environmental damage to commercial
and residential buildings. It outlines inspection practices and methods
and explains how scientific conclusions are reached during assessments of
damage or structural failure. The book also contains information on
building design, code, construction, and durability. It defines and
outlines various roofing systems and weighed against one another. The
various materials used in commercial and residential construction are
examined with regard to their durability in the face of environmental
forces.
Introduction. Hail Fundamentals and General Hail-Strike Damage Inspection
Methodology. Hail Damage Assessments for Residential and Light Commercial
Exterior Finished Surfaces and Steep-Slope Roof Systems. Hail Damage
Assessments to Low-Slope Roof Systems. Synthetic Storm Damage (Fraud) to
Roof Surfaces. Wind Damage Assessments For Residential and Light
Commercial Roofing Systems and Finished Surfaces. Wind Damage Assessments
for Low-Sloped Roof Systems. Water Infiltration – Cause and Origin
Assesments Steep- and Low-Sloped Roof Systems. Water Infiltration – Cause
and Origin Assesments Exterior Residential and Light Commercial Building
Envelope. Water Infiltration into Basements. Indoor Environmental Quality.
Attic and Crawlspace Ventilation. Mold and Bacteria. Forensic Inspection
Assessments of Residential Wood Framing Systems. Forensic Inspection
Assessments of Foundation Walls. Forensic Inspection Assessments of Brick
Masonry Chimneys, Veneer Walls, and Porches/Decks. Fire Damage Structural
Property Assessments. Vehicle Impact Structural Property Assessments.
Tornado-Related Structural Property Damage Assessments. Blast and
Explosion Damage Property Assessments. Lightning Structural Damage
Property Assessments. Insurance Appraisal Process. Serving as an Expert
Witness.
Date de parution : 01-2013
Ouvrage de 744 p.
17.8x25.4 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 15 jours).
Prix indicatif 222,92 €
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