Structural Survey

William A. Pollard

1994 Structural Survey

doi: 10.1108/02630809410041688

Aimed at all parties involved with investigating, negotiating and concluding an insurance claim in respect of subsidence. Emphasizes the reasons why problems occur, in which direction the problem has travelled and what can be done to prevent problems occurring.

Marilyn J. Hughes

1994 Structural Survey

doi: 10.1108/02630809410041697

Asks the scientist′s standard questions about the weathertightness of buildings – what are the problems, where and when do they occur, why do they occur, and how and when can they be overcome. Applies the same theoretical considerations to remedial measures as to original design. Factors such as the nature of weather, weathertightness design principles of the different joint types and their modes of failure, and limitations of materials are discussed, together with the benefits of planned maintenance schedules. Concludes with a bibliography of useful reading. Armed with this information, professionals will be able to make more cost effective decisions on the choice of remedial measures. Will be followed by further investigation and diagnosis of weather‐tightness problems, and the selection of appropriate remedial measures.

Richard Catt

1994 Structural Survey

doi: 10.1108/02630809410041705

The second half of an examination of the difficulties that may arise when protected trees are growing close to historic buildings. Gives practical advice as to how to resolve the conflict of interests.

Gerard Lynch

1994 Structural Survey

doi: 10.1108/02630809410041714

Second part of a perspective of the development of the English brick and its use since the 15th century. Evaluates the many varying external influences such as trade links, architectural fashions, industrial developments and social factors that were invariably under‐pinning the styles and practices of the brickmaker and bricklayer down the centuries. Analyses this history in a series of chronological periods, i.e. 1485‐1603; 1603‐1830 and 1830‐1914. The pattern of study remaining consistent within each period, that being – what was the significant socio‐economic and political movement in relation to construction, and what, if any, part did it play in influencing change in the making and use of bricks. Looks at how and why brick manufacture and brickwork were responding, and when within these periods, considering who were the important figures in these changes and developments. Concludes that the brickwork, which marks each period, is the result not only of developments in the brickmaking process and the craft skills of the bricklayers, but also of foreign influences, social and economic changes in the country, and the inevitable gradual influence of building control, through legislation, necessary to ensure safe and sanitary housing in the urban environment of a major industrial country.

David Evans

1994 Structural Survey

doi: 10.1108/02630809410796618

Provides a brief outline of the problems which the air‐conditioning industry faces in finding suitable alternatives to chlorofluorocarbons ((CFCs) in refrigeration equipment.

John Hodgson

1994 Structural Survey

doi: 10.1108/02630809410041741

Explains the provisions of The Property Misdescriptions Act and the circumstances in which offences may be committed. The Act is aimed at property developers and estate agents, but will affect surveyors as providers of data concerning properties, as expert witnesses and as professional associates of estate agents.