This title is packed with 300 in-depth illustrations
Item #: 165-9842-08
ISBN: 0071498427
ISBN13: 9780071498425
Author: Sam Kubba Publisher: McGraw Hill Manufacturer: McGraw Hill Manufacturer Item #: 9780071498425 Format: Hardcover
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Successfully Conduct and Report on Any Architectural Forensic Investigation
Architectural Forensics clearly defines the role, responsibilities, and essential work of forensic architects. This unique resource offers comprehensive coverage of building defects and failures, types of failure mechanisms, and job-critical tasks such as fieldwork, lab testing, formulating opinions, and providing expert testimony.
Packed with 300 illustrations, in-depth case studies, and numerous sample documents, this vital reference takes you step-by-step through every phase of conducting investigations…diagnosing building failures… preventing and curing building defects…and reporting on findings. The book also includes strategies for avoiding liability and resolving disputes-potentially saving vast amounts of time and money. 438 pp.
Architectural Forensics features:
Full details on conducting investigations and reporting on architectural forensics
Clear guidance on preventing and curing building defects and failures
In-depth coverage of field work, photogrammetry, and lab testing
Practical insights into litigation, dispute resolution, and expert testimony
Solid business advice on presentation methods, marketing, and setting up an office and website
A valuable CD with sample forms, checklists, templates, and cost data
Inside This Complete Architectural Forensics Toolkit:
Theory and Application of Architectural Forensics
Building Systems: Design, Evaluation, and the Forensic Architect
Building Systems and Other Issues: Failures, Causes, Prevention, and Remediation
The Forensic Consultant: Investigative Techniques, Litigation, and the Final Report
Business Development
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Glossary
Sample Documents
Table of contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Defining Architectural Forensics
Chapter 2. The Assignment/Investigation
Chapter 3. The Forensic Architect's Role & Scope in Evaluations & Acquisitions
Chapter 4. The Evaluation/Investigation Process
Chapter 5. Nondestructive and Destructive Testing
Chapter 6. Forensic Photogrammetry
Chapter 8. Structural Systems
Chapter 9. Roofing Systems
Chapter 10. Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
Architectural Forensics