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Faulty design Faulty construction material and workmanship Faulty use , miss use or loading Lack of maintenance Age of construction Sub grade changes Atmospheric thermal, light, moisture, radiation, wind chemical Below ground seismic activity, moisture, vibrations from neighbor, chemicals, Incidental fire, flash floods, cyclone etc.
Exact details of distress at columns/beams/slabs (cover or core) 25%50%-75% shown in colors. Useful for loan application to bank, useful for insurance claim. Members can understand the exact status/condition of their property Helps contractors to understand the exact nature and sources of distress before touching the structure for repairs, so chances of increasing the work/cost is minimal. Even owner can visualize the extent of repairs during work It has remedial measures Estimated repair cost and priorities can be decided On the strength of authentic reports even after some years if problem arises one can contact consultants or contractor for rectifications Consultants involvement in repairs (proper planningsystematic/methodical repairs) improves the work
INTRODUCTIONBUILDING SURVEY
BUILDING DIAGNOSTICS/SURVEY IS A HOLISTIC PROCESS OF DATA
COLLECTION REGARDING CONDITIONS, DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF FAULTS/ABNORMALITY/DEFECTS IN BUILDING MATERIALS AND FABRICS. TYPES OF SURVEY
CLIMATE OF SURROUNDING LOCATION OF STRUCTURE BUILDING TYPE AND CHANGE IN USE AGE OF BUILDING PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF BUILDING COMPONENTS
NOT ONLY ACCURACY OF THE SURVEY IS IMPORTANT; EQUALLY IMPORTANT IS ACCURATE, SCIENTIFIC & CONCISE PRESENTATION OF DATA IN THE FORM OF THE REPORT.
PHOTOGRAPHS
IMPORTANT FACTOR OF SURVEY STRUCTURE IS THOROUGHLY SURVEYED & PHOTOGRAPHS ARE TAKEN IN ORDER TO ASSESS THE SITUATION IN DETAIL. A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POINTS (TYPES OF STRUCTURAL & NONSTRUCTURAL DISTRESS) NOTED DURING THE SURVEY. Mark position and angle of camera in drawing for future reference.
PHOTO TAGS PHOTOGRAPH NO: E.G ABCD-NN/N COULD BE ALPA-NUMERIC BASED ON THE SYSTEM FOLLOWED DATE: ON WHICH THE PHOTOGRAPH IS CLICKED LOCATION: E.G EXTERNAL WALL ZONE: IF APPLICABLE CODE: BASED ON SYSTEM EG STRUCTURAL/NON-STRUCTURAL COMMENTS: IF DESIRED SURVEY REPORT
DOCUMENTATION OF SURVEY
COST ANALYSIS COULD BE PART OF THE REPORT. WORK OUT THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS/FEASIBILTY & SUGGEST ALTERNATIVES. INCLUDE BENEFIT & COST ANALYSIS IF THE EXPERTISE IS AVAILABLE. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS: SHOULD BE PRECISE & TO THE POINT. OUTLINE FUTURE STEPS. GIVE OPTIONS. ENCLOSURES: MEASURED DWGS IF ANY. PROJECT PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS OF MATERIALS. METHODOLOGY
PROJECT PROGRAMME
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