Structural Survey: Volume 28 Issue 5
Table of contents
Synthetic and steel fibres in concrete with regard to equal toughness
A.E. Richardson, K. Coventry, S. LandlessEstablishing toughness performance in concrete using steel fibres is well understood, and design guides are available to assist with this process. What is less readily understood…
Verification of a building defect classification system for housing
Jim GeorgiouThis paper seeks to verify and validate a building defect classification system that has been previously developed and presented in Structural Survey. In doing so, the paper also…
Condition survey objectivity and philosophy driven masonry repair: An increased probability for project divergence?
Alan Mark Forster, James DouglasThe assessment of a deteriorating masonry structure should lead to an objective evaluation of condition. This process is, however, inevitably subjective owing to human…
Elemental cost format for building conservation works in Malaysia
Wee Li Woon, Lim Yoke MuiThis paper aims to propose a new format to present the cost of building conservation works which will better reflect the actual cost components and have a higher relevance to…
Research into practice: Malatya solar housing
Fikret Okutucu, Ahmet Kochan, Yusuf Yildiz, Sengul Oymen GurThe purpose of this research is to discover the underlying reasons for the failure of solar energy architecture in Turkey in order to be able suggest methods of improving it in…
Logistical constraints negating the successful completion of live city‐centre building refurbishment projects: A case for management skills probity
Joseph Kangwa, Femi Olubodun, Margaret‐Mary NelsonThis study undertakes to examine the perceived barriers to effective management of live city‐centre building refurbishment projects in the UK. Currently a school of thought posits…