BSR455: BUILDING PATHOLOGY

About This Course

The scope of work for building surveys and the idea of building pathology are introduced in this course. Additionally, it gives students training on how to spot typical construction flaws and how to use various diagnostic tools and simple defect reports.

Topics In This Course

1. Overview of Building Surveyor's scope of works and practices

1.1) n/a

2. Introduction to Building Pathology

2.1) Definition, term and concept

3. Definition, types, causes of defects & remedial action

3.1) n/a

4. Definition, types, causes of defects & remedial action

4.1) n/a

5. Purposes and types of survey

5.1) n/a

6. Requirements of buildings

6.1) Functional, performance, statutory, user and other relevant requirements.

7. Principles & procedures of inspection, check-list & pro-forma

7.1) Definition, principles, procedures and techniques(Identification, assessment and recording). Check-list and use of pro-forma for simple survey

8. Principles & procedures of inspection, check-list & pro-forma

8.1) Definition, principles, procedures and techniques(Identification, assessment and recording). Check-list and use of pro-forma for simple survey

9. Preparing defect report

9.1) Writing of survey reports and contents.

10. Tools and equipment in diagnosing defects

10.1) Types and uses of various equipment's of non-destructive tests for the inspection of building defects – (Rebound Hammer Test , Cover Meter Survey, Thermographic Survey, Reinforcement Bar Survey, Hygrometer Test, Velocicalc Plus Meter (measures ventilation parameters), Moisture Meter, Digital Callipers, Tell-Tales Crack Monitor, Sound Level Meters, Water Ponding Test)