Defects in masonry walls

Although masonry walls are durable and normally capable of fulfilling their function for many years with very little maintenance, defects are sometimes encountered, usually becoming apparent as cracks or by rain penetration. These can arise from deficiencies in design or construction or from service...

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Published in:	Masonary Wall Constructtion pp. 89 - 99
Main Authors:	Hendry, A. W., Khalaf, F. M.
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English
Published:	United States CRC Press 2001 CRC Press LLC
Edition:	1
Subjects:	Building construction & materials CIVIL ENGINEERING, SURVEYING & BUILDING Mining industry Mortar Strength Bed Joints Pulverised Fuel Ash Moisture Expansion Vice Versa Flat Roof Coverings Cavity Tray Mortar Bed Tendons Sea Water Slips Covering Masonry Walls British Ceramic Research Association Rain Penetration Wall Ties Partial Safety Factor Skara Brae Sulphate Attack Rust Stains Damp Penetration Moisture Content Surface Crystallisation Clay Brickwork Suction Rate
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Summary:	Although masonry walls are durable and normally capable of fulfilling their function for many years with very little maintenance, defects are sometimes encountered, usually becoming apparent as cracks or by rain penetration. These can arise from deficiencies in design or construction or from service conditions or a combination of these. Some defects may show up soon after completion of a building whilst others may develop after many years. In some circumstances no symptoms are apparent to the user but an inherent defect may have the effect of reducing the strength of the masonry possibly with eventually serious consequences.
ISBN:	9781138470286 1138470287 0415232821 9780415232821
DOI:	10.4324/9780203467725-7