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A5.1.3 Dome-saucer effect
A5.1.3 Dome-saucer effect Dome and saucer effects occur when there are long term changes in the moisture content of the soil under a building. The dome effect is more likely to occur in areas that are subject to hot wet summers and warm dry winters. Moisture tends to...
A5.1.2 Solar radiation
A5.1.2 Solar radiation Solar Radiation related movement. The natural drying out of soils around a building is a process that occurs constantly from solar radiation. This can cause cracking to occur when one part of a building is more exposed to the...
2.6.1 Wall structure
2.6.1 Wall structure 2.6.1.1 Ceilings (a) Isolated patch Appearing during or after rain. The most common source of this type of dampness is defective roof plumbing and flashings. (b) Isolated patch Appearing all the time. The most common source of this type of...
2.6 DAMPNESS
2.6 DAMPNESS Dampness is a problem that occurs in many buildings, both old and new, and it is a continual source of annoyance and expense to many householders. The presence of excessive amounts of moisture in a building is most certainly the cause of a greater...
2.5.3 Floor structure
2.5.3.1 Suspended concrete slabs (a) Excessive deflection A reinforced suspended concrete floor may deflect producing side-effects such as failing to continue to provide support for walls built on them. In such cases a horizontal crack may often be found at...
2.5.2 Wall structure
2.5.2 Wall structure 2.5.2.1 Framed and masonry construction (a) Vertical bowing and horizontal bending or even collapse of walls Deformation is caused by the wall not resisting vertical pressures from foundations or upper floors and roofs, and...
2.5.1 Roof structure
2.5.1 Roof structure 2.5.1.1 Roofframing and roofing (a) Distortion/lifting/damage Movement of the roof is commonly caused by the roof not adequately resisting wind uplift forces. Often the roofing is not adequately secured to the roof framing or the roof...
2.5 DEFORMATION
2.5 DEFORMATION The NCRB and Standards Australia Glossary of Building Terms, HB 50 describes 'deformation' as a change of shape of a structural member or structure, resulting from the applications of load(s). In addition to deflection, deformation includes any...
2.4.3 Floor structure
2.4.3 Floor structure 2.4.3.1 Reinforced concrete construction Cracks, variable in direction and depth Often cracks will form in reinforced concrete including slab-on-ground construction, suspended slab floors, stair flights, landings and balconies or the like....