Assessment, Diagnosis and Service Life Prediction

• Other Authors: Silva, Ana (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; wood floorings; degradation phenomena; service life; durability; apartment building; 19th century; horizontal structure; vertical structure; defects; failures; diagnosis; advanced technologies; façade; claddings; building inspections; in situ inspections; service life prediction; natural stone claddings; building defects; accelerated ageing; ETICS; moisture control; climate adaptation; mass transfer properties; hygrothermal simulations; cellular flooring; modular construction; profiled sheets; structural performance; highway bridges; bridge inspection; predictive models; Markov; ANN; air cavity; air gap; ventilated roof; ventilated façade system; Nordic climate; literature survey; insurance policies; maintenance plans; external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS); facilities management; maintenance; performance; risk; safety; n/a
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Service life prediction is crucial for the adoption of more sustainable solutions, allowing developers to optimize the costs and environmental impact of buildings during their life cycle. An accurate assessment of the service life of buildings requires a thorough understanding of the degradation mec...