Structural Survey: Volume 3 Issue 1

Concrete disease — diagnosis and cure

J.S. Tasker

Reinforced concrete is a very durable material, often specified because of the expectations of a long maintenance‐free life. However, it is also an easily abused material. It…

Façade retention projects — 1

W.F. Hill

This is the first part of a two‐part paper dealing with the structural design and construction monitoring aspects of façade retention projects in town and city centres. The…

Deleterious materials — The surveyor's responsibility

C.G. March, S.R. Curwell

The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines deleterious as ‘being harmful to mind or body’ — a clear and precise definition particularly appropriate when applied as an adjective to…

Safety considerations when making building surveys

William F. Kerr

It is obvious that, in carrying out structural surveys of buildings, defective and damaged elements must be identified and appropriate comments made in any subsequent report…

A flaw in the ointment

John Anstey

It is a common misconception that the Rights of Light Act 1959, is about Rights of Light — common, and forgivable, but wrong. That doesn't matter very much, but what does matter…