Forensic Construction

Forensic construction is the application of science to decide questions arising from legal disputes over the way in which structures have been built; especially with regard to the type and quality of the structure, materials, and workmanship.

Tuesday, 28 September 2010

Designing for Movement

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One characteristic of most common building materials is that they move, both in response to directly applied loads and in sympathy with chan...
Friday, 13 August 2010

Setting it in stone

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Once upon a time a man built a hut. He employed no architect, hired no builder and entered into no contracts. If it worked, he was happy – i...
Friday, 16 July 2010

Between a Rock and a Hard Plaza, a Tale of 22 Towers

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A decade and a half ago I was asked to help a residents’ committee who represented the occupants of 22 high-rise blocks of shared-ownershi...
Wednesday, 9 September 2009

The Rise and fall of The Cavity Wall - A 20th Century Phenomenon

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In spite of pioneering Modern Movement enthusiasm for pre-cast panels and lightweight frame construction, most housing in Britain is still b...
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