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MAINTAINABILITY OF BUILDING ENVELOPE ELEMENTS IBD

SPRINGER
11 / 2022
9783031147685
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Sinopsis

This book introduces a maintenance model that will assist decision-makers in their choice of building maintenance policies.áThe model is stochastic and condition-based that analyses the impact of different maintenance strategies on the durability and performance of different buildings envelope elements (facades, windows, and roofs). áAs non-structural elements, the maintenance of buildings envelope can be disregarded stakeholders. However, as first barrier to the external environment, these elements are critical to buildingsâÇÖ overall performance and are expected to meet aesthetic, comfort, safety, and durability requirements. The methodology presented is innovative. The maintenance model is based on a Petri net formalism and includes degradation, inspection, maintenance, and renewal processes. The model provides key information, such as: i) the impact of different maintenance strategies on the service life and durability of the building components, ii) the impact of maintenance on their performance over time, iii) the life cycle costs, and iv) the impact of maintenance on the buildingsâÇÖ use.á The book will be of use to a variety of professionals in the construction sector.