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By Paul G. Johnson

• Publisher: ASTM International
• Number Of Pages: 242
• Publication Date: 2009-01
• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0803134185
• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780803134188

Eighteen peer-reviewed papers address the complex issues of design, construction, maintenance, evaluation, and repair of building exterior wall systems, both old and new.

Topics cover:
• Survey and assessment techniques
• Establishing the integrity of cladding systems and components
• Case studies of system deterioration and remediation
• Serviceability issues
• Seismic retrofit
• Energy savings attributable to fa?ade upgrades
• Re-cladding of existing buildings.

System types addressed include facades comprised of vintage masonry, limestone, precast concrete panels, thin stone, exposed cast-in-place concrete, aluminum framing, EIFS, and glass and metal walls.SciTech Book News June 2009 Vol.33, No.2 ISSN 0196-6006 Review
This work contains papers from an October 2006 symposium on the
design, construction, and maintenance of building exterior wall systems,
grouped in sections on testing and evaluation techniques, rehabilitation
and detailing, case studies, and exterior insulation and finish systems.
Papers address diverse topics including survey and assessment techniques
and sampling, establishing the integrity of cladding systems and
components, case studies of system deterioration and remediation, serviceability
issues, seismic retrofit, energy savings, and re-cladding of
existing buildings. Materials addressed include vintage masonry, limestone,
precast concrete panels, thin stone, exposed cast-in-place concrete,
aluminum framing, and glass and metal walls.Contents
Overview vii
TESTING AND EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
Case History of the Use of Electronic Survey Techniques to Assess Planar Distortions
in Building Façades—KEVIN S. COLL AND DAVID A. VANOCKER 3
Qualitative Sampling of the Building Envelope for Water Leakage—
LONNIE L. HAUGHTON AND COLIN R. MURPHY 12
Applying C1601-06 ‘‘Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water
Penetration of Masonry Wall Surfaces in Practice—GERALD A. DALRYMPLE
AND A. RHETT WHITLOCK 21
The Identification of Corrosion-Related Damage from Cramp Anchors in a Limestone-
Clad Building Façade Using NDE Techniques—DAVID A. VANOCKER,
ERIN M. JOHNSON, AND TRACY D. MARCOTTE 35
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Remediation of a Noisy Curtain Wall—MARK K. SCHMIDT
AND W. ROBERT HANNEN 47
Techniques for Predicting Cladding Design Wind Pressures—MATTHEW BROWNE,
PETER IRWIN, JASON GARBER, MICHAEL CICCI, JAN DALE, AND RUSS PARNELL 55
INVESTIGATION, REHABILITATION AND DETAILING CASE STUDIES
Erroneous Design Assumptions and Construction Defects in a Thin Stone Façade
System—MARK K. SCHMIDT AND JILL H. MURPHY 69
Energy Savings Resulting from Building Envelope Upgrades in Mid-Rise
Construction—A Case Study—J. ERIC PETERSON AND WILLIAM H. BLODGETT 77
Delayed Ettringite Formation (DEF) within Pre-cast Concrete Cladding Panels on a
Mid-Rise Commercial Office Building: A Case Study—WARREN R. FRENCH
AND JOSHUA S. SCHROEDER 85
Sill Pan Flashing for Block-Frame Windows in Recessed Concrete Openings
Case Studies—ROBERT BATEMAN 107
Envelope RemediationA Case Study in Support of an Over-Cladding Approach—
JARED B. LAWRENCE AND PAUL G. JOHNSON 121
Over-Cladding of Aluminum Framed Curtainwalls and Skylights—JON M. BOYD 139
Façade Renovation of the Wexner Center for the Arts—SHAWN S. LI
AND NEIL MCCLELLAND 154
A Form to Follow Function: Recladding A Regional Healthcare Facility
—TAMMY D. FORNER 161
Repair of an Earthquake Damaged Building Façade in Coordination with FEMA: A
Case Study Including Stabilization, Evaluation, Historically Sensitive
Restoration, and Hazard Mitigation—C. HENDRYX AND S. VLOTHO 173
EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEMS EIFS
Design of Engineered Drainable Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)
Cladding—STEPHEN S. RUGGIERO AND ANNEMARIE L. RABAZZI 197
Evaluation of Debonding of Lamina from Foam and Repairs to Exterior Insulation and
Finish System Façade—LINDA MCGOWAN, SCOTT RILEY, JIM CONNOLLY AND
WILLIAM SHALKOWSKI 213
Retrofitting Barrier Exterior Insulation and Finish System: Methodology and
Performance Assessment—ERIC K. OLSON AND JUDSON A. TAYLOR 229
Author Index 239
Subject Index 241


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By Mukesh C Limbachiya, Hsein Y. Kew

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Number Of Pages: 594
• Publication Date: 2008-09-03
• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415475929
• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415475921

Product Description:

The concrete industry has embraced innovation and ensured high levels of long-term performance and sustainability through creative applications in design and construction. As a construction material, the versatility of concrete and its intrinsic benefits mean it is still well placed to meet challenges of the construction industry. Indeed, concrete has kept evolving to satisfy ever more stringent, as well as demanding design requirements and calls to improve the performance. This has been achieved through the introduction of new constituent materials, technologies and construction methods.

The current challenges faced by concrete construction may not necessarily be the same as those in the future. However, an ongoing programme of innovation and product development means that concrete should continue to provide cost effective sustainable solutions that are able to turn a challenge into an opportunity.

This book is a collection of papers presented at the International Conference on Excellence in Concrete Construction through Innovation (Kingston-upon-Thames, UK, 9–10 September 2008). Excellence in Concrete Construction through Innovation deals with recent innovation in concrete science, technology and practice, and discusses challenges from new materials, technologies,
environmental concerns and economic factors in maintaining concrete construction excellence. The book will be of interest to engineers, designers, researchers and scientists.

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Note : Weltweit sind viele natürliche Biotope (u.a. Moore, Wälder, Flussauen) und durch historische menschliche Nutzung entstandene Ökosysteme stark beeinträchtigt oder zerstört worden, sodass sie nicht mehr nachhaltig genutzt werden können. Dieser Trend kann nur durch zielgerichtete Renaturierung umgekehrt werden, um für zukünftige Generationen lebenswerte Bedingungen zu erhalten.In diesem Lehrbuch werden die konzeptionellen Grundlagen der Ökosystemrenaturierung erarbeitet und die abiotischen und biotischen Parameter erläutert. In den Kapiteln zu den einzelnen Ökosystemtypen der mitteleuropäischen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft werden jeweilsderen typische Ausprägungen,die Beeinträchtigungen durch den Menschen,die spezifischen Renaturierungsziele und Erfahrungen undErfolge sowie Probleme der Renaturierung aus wissenschaftlicher und praktischer Perspektive beschrieben.Eigene Kapitel beschäftigen sich mit den umweltethischen Hintergründen einer Ökosystemrenaturierung, den ökonomischen Faktoren und den Akteuren in der Renaturierung. Abschließend werden die Herausforderungen für die Zukunft der Renaturierungsökologie hervorgehoben.Das Lehrbuch soll Studierenden unterschiedlicher Fachrichtungen (Biologie, Ökologie, Landschaftsökologie, Geografie, Umweltplanung, Naturschutz und Landschaftsplanung, Landespflege sowie Umwelt- und Ressourcenschutz) ein Grundlagenwerk an die Hand geben, mit dessen Hilfe sie das vorliegende Wissen reflektieren und fachgerecht anwenden können. Außerdem soll das Buch Wissenschaftler und in der Renaturierungspraxis tätige Personen dazu anhalten, die noch bestehenden Wissenslücken gezielt durch weitergehende Forschungen zu schließen.



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By Barry G. Hardman

• Publisher: ASTM International
• Number Of Pages: 168
• Publication Date: 2006-07
• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 080313410X
• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780803134102

Get the latest information available on the performance and durability of the window-wall interface. STP 1484 offers new research, exhaustive testing, and the creation of installation standards which attempt to identify installation methods and construction sequencing, to integrate a variety of fenestration products into a variety of wall claddings.

Ten peer-reviewed papers cover:

• Integration of windows or doors with their related interfaces—lashings, sealants, claddings, and more

• Considerations of weather, exposure, job site conditions

• Compatibility or incompatibility of adjacent and integrated materials

• Product testing and the testing of installation methods and techniques

• Role that permeability plays in the selection of materials

• Ability or inability of self-adhered materials to maintain their original adhesion properties, long-term serviceability, and durability.

This new publication provides the vital information you need to write specifications, create or interpret standards, evaluate materials for product selection, and recommend changes to the building codes.

Table of Contents Overview Water Resistance and Durability of Weather-Resistive Barriers
Weston T., Pascual X., Boone K. Water Resistance and Vapor Permeance of Weather Resistive Barriers
Butt T. Adhesive Characterization & Durability of Self-Adhered Flashings
Katsaros J. Designing and Specifying Self-Adhering Flashings for the Window-Wall Interface
Batemam R. Effect of Installation Details on the Condensation Performance of Window Frames
Kudder R., Babich S., Johnson D. Review of Specific Local Fenestration Units, Building Envelope Interface Practices, and Materials Compared to ASTM E 2112, Current Acceptance Criteria, and Evaluation Practices.
Ackerman D. The Importance of Integrating Flashing and the Water Resistive Barrier in the Exterior Wall Systems of Residential Buildings
Dorin L. Durability Testing of Polyurethane Foam Sealant in the Window-Wall Interface
Braun R., Garcia J. Performance Testing of Flashing Installation Methods for Brick Mold and Nonflanged Windows
Crowder-Moore B., Weston T., Katsaros J. A Review of Climate Loads Relevant to Assessing the Watertightness Performance of Walls, Windows, and Wall-Window Interfaces
Cornick S., Lacasse M.

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By Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya

• Publisher: ASTM International
• Number Of Pages: 111
• Publication Date: 2007-11
• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0803134223
• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780803134225

Eleven peer-reviewed papers provide the latest research and standards development activities to assure the reliable, consistent, and meaningful measurement of heat-air-moisture transport through building materials.

Topics cover the importance and necessity of reliably measured hygrothermal material properties and the individual material properties. Some papers identify the need for improvement in existing standards and others point towards new measurement techniques and corresponding standards.

Contents
Overview P. Mukhopadhyaya and M. K. Kumaran
Modeling the Heat, Air, and Moisture Response of Building Envelopes: What Material Properties are Needed, How Trustful Are the Predictions? -
Hugo S. L. C. Hens
Improved Suction Technique for the Characterization of Construction Materials -
Lisbeth G. Thygesen and Kurt K. Hansen
Water Vapor Transmission Measurement and Significance of Corrections -
Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, Kumar Kumaran, John Lackey, and David van Reenen
Moisture Buffer Value of Building Materials -
Carsten Rode, Ruut Peuhkuri, Berit Time, Kaisa Svennberg, and Tuomo Ojanen
Effects of Drying Conditions, Phase Transformations, and Carbonation Reactions on Measurements of Sorption Isotherms of Building Materials -
Kenneth E. Wilkes, Jerry A. Atchley, Phillip W. Childs, and Andre Desjarlais
Evaluation of Functional Approaches to Describe the Moisture Diffusivity of Building Materials -
Gregor Scheffler, John Grunewald, and Rudolf Plagge
Determination of Equilibrium Moisture Content of Building Materials: Some Practical Difficulties -
Mavinkal K Kumaran, Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, and Nicole Normandin
Inputs and Analyses: An End User¿s Perspective of Heat-Air-Moisture Data -
Christopher P. Decareau, Liyen Kan, and Joseph P. Piñon
Interlaboratory Comparison of the Thickness of the Destroyed Surface Layer of Closed-cell Foam Insulation Specimens -
Therese K. Stovall
The Effect of Air Flow on Measured Heat Transport through Wall Cavity Insulation -
David W. Yarbrough and Ronald S. Graves
The Effect of Vertical Distribution of Water Permeability on the Modeled Neutralization Process in Concrete Walls -
Yoshihiko Kishimoto, Shuichi Hokoi, Kazunori Harada, and Satoru Takada


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