BUILDING EFFICIENCY

REPORT
by kalia Nathanael

Submission date: 19-May-2020 06:20AM (UTC+0100)

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Age

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defects.

Correct diagnosis

Correct diagnosis

Correct diagnosis
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Possibility
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Progression
concern

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New steel

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ORIGINALITY REPORT

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SIMILARITY INDEX
4%
INTERNET SOURCES
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PUBLICATIONS
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STUDENT PAPERS

PRIMARY SOURCES

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Submitted to University of Northumbria at
Newcastle
2%
Student Paper

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Submitted to University of Wolverhampton
Student Paper 2%
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Matthew Hale, Graham Raymond, Catherine
Wright. "List of publications on the economic
1%
and social history of Great Britain and Ireland
published in 2017", The Economic History
Review, 2018
Publication

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Mohammad Shekarchi, Asghar Vatani Oskouei,
Gary M. Raftery. "Flexural behavior of timber
1%
beams strengthened with pultruded glass fiber
reinforced polymer profiles", Composite
Structures, 2020
Publication

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Submitted to University of Sunderland
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1%
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Awal Hossain Mollah. "Judicial activism and
human rights in Bangladesh: a critique",
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International Journal of Law and Management,
2014
Publication

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Xiaoying Xu, Xujian Lin, Xiaoxin Pan, Tao Ji,
Yongning Liang, Hongru Zhang. "Influence of
1%
silica fume on the setting time and mechanical
properties of a new magnesium phosphate
cement", Construction and Building Materials,
2020
Publication

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Ove Pettersson, Jelle Witteveen. "On the fire
resistance of structural steel elements derived
<1%
from standard fire tests or by calculation", Fire
Safety Journal, 1980
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Submitted to Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology
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Student Paper

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BUILDING EFFICIENCY REPORT
GRADEMARK REPORT

FINAL GRADE GENERAL COMMENTS

Instructor

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/100

PAGE 2

QM Titles of standards
Use the full title of any document like the British Standards in the first instance and number codes
thereafter. This helps the client understand what this document concert and to be able to find a copy
later if they need to.

Comment 1
Blackpool is nowhere near London.

Comment 2
Extra tests such as hammer soundings may also be needed at this stage

PAGE 3

Comment 3
Inadequate reinforcement may lead to creep but spalling is unlikely in this case.

Comment 4
Or rather long term weathering

QM Age
The age of the building is a factor - not only does it lead to longer term exposure to deterioration
 mechanisms but there were some construction practices used in the past which we now know to be
detrimental to the building's long term durability such as the possible (but not universal) use of
chlorides in concrete as accelerants.

QM Possibility
Is possible but do you have evidence?

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Comment 5
This should have been identified in your diagnostic sequence.

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Comment 6
A Schmidt hammer is a much better 'test' of inset concrete strength than the hammer sounding
method.

QM BS / EN
Identify relevant British or European standards that govern how this is done.

Comment 7
The test described is the concrete strength test by crushing - it is not the bearing capacity test which
relates to soil.

Comment 8
Neither of these tests will lead you to the deterioration mechanisms which are affecting this building.
A carbonation test and Chloride test will be more useful

PAGE 6

QM Felt defects.
Thermal expansion & contraction as well as oxidation of the bitumen in the air will contribute to the
deterioration of the felt also.

QM Correct diagnosis
Correct diagnosis

QM Correct diagnosis
Correct diagnosis
 Correct diagnosis

QM Correct diagnosis
Correct diagnosis

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Comment 9
The bitumen will continue to allow more water into the structure. It will debunk from the concrete
deck and become loose to eventually come off entirely.

Comment 10
Definitely a big influence.

QM Possibility
Is possible but do you have evidence?

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Comment 11
Chloride attack and carbonation are not specifically mentioned here although there is some merit in
some of these possible causes.

QM Spelling
Occasional lapses in spelling or syntax noted in the work

QM Progression concern
Progression will lead to more spalling which is a safety concern for the client as car park users could
be injured or their cars damaged. Eventually partial and full collapse of the structure will happen
without intervention in the long term.

Additional Comment

You are partly correct.

Comment 12
OK, how will this be done?

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QM Spelling
 Occasional lapses in spelling or syntax noted in the work

Comment 13
This is a very low budget and short term repair. It will not meet the clients needs for a long term
solution.

Comment 14
Yes this needs to be done.

Comment 15
Will this be OK with the cars running on it? What about petrol and oil spills from them.

Comment 16
OK, this could work of lads were a problem. Get a structural engineer to confirm.

Comment 17
This is described as bitumen earlier in this paragraph.

QM New steel
Where it was badly corroded, new steel bars would be tied onto remaining good steel using stainless
steel tie wire.

QM Spelling
Occasional lapses in spelling or syntax noted in the work

QM Spelling
Occasional lapses in spelling or syntax noted in the work

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Comment 18
The units on the ground floor are retail (i.e. shops) so they will be occupied during the day.

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GRADING FORM: BUILDING PATHOLOGY

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SEQUENCE OF DIAGNOSIS 10%

Correct sequence of steps identified which would consistently lead to a

correct diagnosis on further testing. Using a BRE flow chart or relevant
RICS surveying guide is recommended.

A specific sequence linked to an academic approach

is broadly outlined. Specific test steps and use of 4
other methods such as hammer testing or on site
chemical tests is not detailed. BRE and RICS
approaches were not referenced. A structural survey
was recommended which is a good step.

LABORATORY TESTS 10%

Accurate identification and description of relevant laboratory tests

conforming to both British Standards and accepted industry practice of
testing concrete structures.

Importance of non destructive testing is mentioned.

 Two tests are briefly outlined without mention of the
relevant BS approach to be used. Neither test will 3
lead to correct diagnosis in itself although there may
be some value in their use as part of an overall
sequence.

CAUSE & PROGRESS 40%

Causes and contributory factors to both issues correctly identified or

predicted. Progression accurately described within acceptable
parameters of safety and normal expected progression rates.

Some of the section is correct such as much of the

roof defect causes. Only some of the concrete 10
defects have been correctly identified although the
ones mentioned have a small possibility of being
present there is little evidence for them in the brief.
The descriptions of the progressions is correct
although the health and safety consequences of the
defects will need to be highlighted to the client.

SOLUTIONS TO BOTH ISSUES 40%

Reasonably cost-efficient solutions which will ensure a reasonable

amount of longevity for the clients use of the building proposed. Clients
wishes are met where possible and future progression or reoccurrance
of same issues is minimised or eliminated.

The roof repair is acceptable with some extra detail

and anomalies to be solved. The concrete repair is 8
inadequate for the defects found (carbonation and
chloride attack) and a different approach is needed
to ensure the building's long tern survival. There has
been some attempt to accommodate the clients
needs to keep the car park open and the retail units
free from disturbance but this has not been done with
much success as the units have been misinterpreted
as rental rather than retail.