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Digest 361 Why do buildings crack? (2014 revision)
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Examines the causes of cracking in buildings and shows, with descriptions and illustrations, the visible results of a wide range of problems. Does not contain a complete solution to every cracking problem, but aims to broaden the understanding of the factors responsible and increase the likelihood of correct diagnosis and repair.
Document History
Revised edition of the Digest 361 (1991).
Author
Sadgrove, R.
ISBN
9781848063884
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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