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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgements | |
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| Structural Behaviour: Basic Principles | |
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| Equilibrium | |
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| The Response of Materials to Force | |
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| The Response of Materials to Their Environment | |
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| The Inevitability of Deformations | |
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| Aims, Process and Philosophy of Structural Appraisal | |
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| The Applications, Scope and Process of Structural Appraisal | |
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| The Historical Development of Design Procedures | |
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| The Uncertainties Covered by the Safety Factors Used in the Design of New Structures | |
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| Facts to be Recognized in Appraisal of Existing Structures | |
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| Review of Safety Factors in Appraisal | |
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| Procedures of Structural Appraisal | |
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| Examination of Records and other Documentation | |
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| Inspections | |
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| Measurements of Defects | |
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| Structural Analysis | |
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| Testing | |
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| Reporting | |
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| Masonry | |
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| General Strength Properties and Causes of Damage | |
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| The Necessity of Diagnosis of Causes of Defects | |
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| Assessment of Strength | |
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| Characteristics and Problems of Load-Bearing Walls and Pillars | |
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| Repair and Strengthening Techniques for Walls and Piers | |
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| Arches, Vaults and Domes | |
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| Laterally Loaded Masonry Structures | |
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| Masonry Cladding to Iron- and Steel-framed Buildings | |
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| Stone Stairs and Landings | |
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| Fire Problems | |
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| Timber | |
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| Material Properties and Behaviour | |
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| Appraisal of Timber Structures, Their Characteristics and common Problems | |
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| Structural Strengthening and Repair Techniques | |
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| Fire Problems and Prevention | |
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| Precautions against Biological Degradation | |
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| Iron and Steel | |
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| Manufacturing Processes and Material Properties | |
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| Structural Forms and Uses: Historical Development | |
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| Identification of Materials and Confirmation of Properties | |
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| Establishing the Structural Capacity | |
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| Strengthening and Repair Techniques | |
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| Corrosion Problems and Remedies | |
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| Fire Problems and Remedies | |
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| Concrete and Reinforced Concrete | |
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| General Properties and Behaviour of Materials | |
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| Aspects of Structural Appraisal | |
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| Common Defects - their Diagnosis and Significance | |
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| Repair and Strengthening Techniques | |
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| Fire Problems and Remedies | |
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| Foundations | |
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| Principles of Foundation Behaviour | |
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| Causes of Foundation Problems | |
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| Methods for Foundation and Soil Investigations | |
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| Principal Methods of Foundation Strengthening | |
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| Epilogue: Maintenance | |
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| References and Further Reading | |
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| Appendix: Weights and Measures | |
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| Index | |