Basic diagnostic chemical tests for building surveyors

Abstract

A significant part of many building surveyors′ work is the investigation of building defects. In many cases a proper diagnosis cannot be made solely by visual means. Some building problems are difficult to assess without the aid of instruments and further tests. Outlines some of the main simple diagnostic chemical tests that building surveyors may wish either to undertake themselves or to instruct specialists to carry out as an aid to their diagnosis of defects. Although such tests are indicative, they are usually sufficient to allow a preliminary diagnosis in many building pathology cases.

Citation

Douglas, J. (1995), "Basic diagnostic chemical tests for building surveyors", Structural Survey, Vol. 13 No. 3, pp. 22-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809510099837