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Guide to repairing your building after flooding, contributed to by the National Flood Forum, the House Builders Federation, the Environment Agency and many others. Standards for the repair of buildings following flooding. Author: S Garvin, J Reid, M Scott. 2005. Description: Flooding is a major problem for many people in the United Kingdom, posing a risk to health, safety and wellbeing, and resulting in widespread damage to property. In the autumn 2000 floods, 10 000 properties were flooded at more than 700 locations at a cost in the order of £1.0 billion. With the effects of climate change and increased societal pressures on the country’s infrastructure and services, the risks of flooding are predicted to increase considerably. Flood damage to properties can range from minor effects on walls, floors, basements and services to serious structural damage to buildings. However, practical steps can be taken to reduce the cost of flood damage and to speed up recovery times should the flood return. The repair of buildings has to be appropriate to both the extent of damage and the risk of future flood. As the risk increases the proposed standard of repair is more rigorous, effectively increasing the resilience or resistance of the building to flooding. Three levels of standards of repair are included in the guidance. For each standard of repair, guidance is provided for external walls, internal walls, floors, fenestration, basements, services and fittings. The guide contains illustrations of damage, surveys, drying and decontamination, and repair work to buildings. Appendices include guidance to homeowners, technical information, key organisations that can advise on flooding and information on the provision of insurance.
Contents:
Summary, Acknowledgements, List of figures, tables and boxes, Glossary and acronyms, 1 Introduction, 1.1 Flooding – sources and implications, 1.2 Standards of repair, 1.3 Flood repair roles and responsibilities, 1.4 About this guide, 1.5 Related guidance, 2 Making safe, decontamination and drying, 2.1 Making safe, 2.2 Decontamination, 2.3 Drying, 3 Post-flood survey and reducing the impacts of future floods, 3.1 Post-flood survey, 3.2 Reducing the impacts of future flooding, 3.3 Insurance, 4 Standards of repair, 4.1 Standards of repair: overview, 4.2 Flood protection measures, 4.3 Standards of repair for external masonry, 4.4 Standards of repair for the outer face of external walls, 4.5 Standards of repair for the internal face of external walls, 4.6 Standards of repair for wall cavities, 4.7 Standards of repair for rising damp in masonry walls, 4.8 Standards of repair for internal walls and partitions, 4.9 Standards of repair for fenestration, 4.10 Standards of repair for solid floors, 4.11 Standards of repair for suspended concrete floors, 4.12 Standards of repair for floating floors, 4.13 Standards of repair for suspended timber floors, 4.14 Standards of repair: other floor issues, 4.15 Standards of repair for services, 4.16 Standards of repair for fittings, 4.17 Standards of repair for basements, 4.18 Flood protection products, 4.19 Flood repair log, Appendices, A1 Organisations that can advise on flooding, A2 Example risk assessment, A3 Advice for building-owners, A3.1 Making an insurance claim, A3.2 Appointing a surveyor, A3.3 Appointing repair contractors, A4 Guidance on dehumidification, A4.1 Types of dehumidifier, A4.2 Dehumidification using the refrigeration principle, A4.3 Dehumidification using the desiccant principle, A4.4 Frequently asked questions, A5 Floor finishes, A5.1 Jointless floor finishes, A5.2 Jointed finishes, A5.3 Jointed hard finishes, A5.4 Timber and timber products, A6 ABI statement of principles on the provision of flooding insurance, A7 A simple example of whole-life costing, A8 References, A8.1 General, A8.2 British Standards, A8.3 BRE publications by series, A8.4 CIRIA publications by series, A9 Further reading, A9.1 General, A9.2 Standards. 134 pp . ISBN: 0-86017-623-1 . $160.00

Guidance on glazing at height. Author: Keiller, A Walker, S Ledbetter, W Wolmuth. Publication Date: February 2005. Description: This book provides clear, consistent information on the glazing used within both new and existing buildings and which has a potential to fall on breakage. Particular emphasis is given to the safety and attendant issues concerning glass facades, glass roofs and canopies, and glass barriers that protect a drop. Information is provided on glass manufacture and processing, the types, strength and breakage behaviour of glazing infill materials and glazing systems, the parties involved in the building life cycle, and the performance of glazing and its associated risks. Additional sections summarise existing glazing advice within the UK and consider the use of risk assessments in decision-making (including worked examples of glazing risk assessments. The guide will be of value to the broadest spectrum of "designers" - clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, main contractors and specialist sub-contractors - involved in the use of glass in buildings. Others concerned with the design, construction, maintenance, demolition and operation of buildings over time will also find this book a useful reference. The publication incorporates a compact disk that contains a searchable electronic version of the guide.
Contents:
1 Introduction, 2 Fundamentals of glazing, 3 The whole building life-cycle, 4 Glazing performance, 5 Glass strength, breakage characteristics and post-breakage behaviour, 6 Existing UK knowledge, 7 Introduction to risk assessments, 8 Application of risk assessments to decision-making, 9 Building operation, 10 Conclusions and recommendations for good practice,
Appendices, A1 UK glazing legislation, A2 British standards, A3 Other guidance, A4 Overseas standards and guidance documents, A5 CWCT Technical Update no 10 Use of glass overhead, A6 Impact test data for selected glass configurations, References. 206 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-632-0. $200.00

Good practice guidance for refurbishing occupied buildings. W Fawcett, J Palmer. July 2004. Description: This good practice guidance has been written for everyone involved in refurbishing occupied buildings, including clients, occupants, designers, builders and all who perform a role in projects of this type.  Based on the experience of refurbishing many occupied buildings, these good practice principles should help to ensure an efficient refurbishment that causes minimum disruption to business continuity. Here, "business continuity" means the ongoing activities of any organisation occupying a building under refurbishment. They apply equally to public-sector institutions such as schools and hospitals, and to commercial companies. The guide focuses on the special issues that may be met with, from health and safety considerations and the need to avoid noise and pollution, to the effective separation of building work from the activities of the building's normal occupants. Project planning, scheduling, communication and security issues are among the other topics covered. This well-illustrated, accessible guide includes numerous case studies and provides answers to some of the frequently asked questions that arise during the refurbishment of occupied buildings. Contents: Introduction, 1 Project planning, 2 Time and programming, 3 Project team, 4 Communication, 5 Health and safety, 6 Circulation and site boundary, 7 Security, 8 Noise, dust and other pollution, Case study examples, Frequently asked questions. 112 pp. ISBN: 0-86017-621-5. $80.00

Geophysics in engineering investigations. C562.
P.W. McDowell et al. 2002.
The full potential of geophysics in engineering investigations is still to be realized. The many available techniques can provide important information about the ground, its mass properties, its small-scale variations, and its anomalies of structure or content. The advantage of a geophysical survey is that it enables information to be obtained for large volumes of ground that cannot be investigated by direct methods due to cost. The applications of geophysics in the characterization of contaminated land are still developing, but have great potential for example in the distribution and migration of pollutants in the ground and groundwater. Geophysics is still insufficiently or inappropriately used in engineering and the newer capabilities are not appreciated, so there is a need for up-to-date guidance about how to apply geophysical investigations. This report is published in co-operation with the Geological Society and presents a logical guide through the process of using geophysical investigation methods in site characterization. It explores the roles of geophysical methods and provides the background to geophysics as an investigative tool. The procurement, management and reporting frameworks for a geophysical investigation are set out, and the importance of the involvement of a recognized geophysics specialist adviser with the work is emphasized. The report explains the need for a conceptual ground model to enable appropriate investigative methods to be chosen. The underlying science and current practices of the main techniques are explained as well as the processes of data acquisition, handling and presentation. The different targets determinable by geophysical methods are considered in separate sections for geological, geotechnical, geo-environmental and structural engineering applications. The report concludes with recommendations for practice. The guide is aimed at geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists and engineering geologists, specialist geophysics contractors, contractors, consultants and clients.
ISBN 0 86017 562 6  $144.00

Grassmoor Lagoons - organic sludge bioremediation field trials. PR040.
M.J. Taylor, P. Storey & F.J. Westcott. 2000.
This report is a case study of a field trial for the ex-situ remediation of coal tar sludges from disposal lagoons at Grassmoor, Derbyshire, prior to the redevelopment of this contaminated site. The report describes the nature of the contamination found at the site and also the potential hazards resulting from the contamination. The unusual nature of the type and scale of contamination necessitated the need to assess a number of remediation techniques. The proposed technique of bioremediation meant that the usual procurement methods would not meet the trial’s objectives of minimizing the financial and technical risks to both the client and treatment contractor. The report therefore includes sections on the selection procedures used for appointing the field trials contractor and also the contractual framework used. Additional laboratory testing and monitoring enabled independent verification of the treatment process and an assessment to be made of residual contamination likely to remain at the end of the treatment program. Further sections of the report draw on the outcomes of the field trials to offer a financial assessment of the treatment process and present conclusions drawn from the field trials and the remediation methods used.
ISBN 0 86017 840 4  $80.00

Groundwater control - design and practice. C515.
M. Preene, T.O.L. Roberts, W. Powrie & M.R. Dyer. 2000.
Whenever an excavation is made below the water table, there is a risk that it will become unstable or flood unless measures are taken to control the groundwater in the surrounding soil. This publication provides information and guidance on pumping methods used to control groundwater as part of the temporary works for construction projects. Subjects covered include: potential groundwater problems; groundwater control techniques; safety, management and contractual matters; legal and environmental aspects when groundwater is pumped and discharged; site investigation requirements; and design methods for groundwater control schemes. The report explains the principles of groundwater control by pumping and gives practical information for the effective and safe design, installation and operation of such works. Groundwater control: design and practice uses case studies, datasheets and numerous figures, with extensive cross-references to help readers. Superseding CIRIA Report 113, this entirely new guidance will be valued by civil and geotechnical engineers, temporary works designers and planners involved in the investigation, design, specification, installation, operation and supervision of projects where groundwater control may be required.
ISBN 0 86017 515 4  $162.00

Ground engineering spoil - good management practice. R179.
J.C.T. Kwan et al. 1997.
Helping industry manage waste. Ground engineering works give rise to very large volumes of excavated spoil. Much of this is soil and rock excavated for new roads, tunnels and foundations. How can this waste be effectively managed? This title is the result of a research study about design and construction practice in the management of spoil. Its conclusions and recommendations provide important lessons for planners, construction clients, designers and contractors. The report includes a survey of 40 construction projects, with more detailed case studies of six of these. It takes the user through the legal requirements for the disposal of spoil and current and emerging practices in the recycling or reuse and minimization of surplus spoil since the introduction of the landfill tax in 1996. The main lessons emphasized are that the management of spoil requires care throughout a construction project; careful spoil management can benefit both clients and contractors financially; early and regular consultation with the regulatory authorities is essential; and spoil management should be included in the project brief from day one.
ISBN 0 86017 484 0  $108.00

Grouting for ground engineering. C514.
C.G. Rawlings, E.E. Hellawell & W.M. Kilkenny. 2000.
The uses of grouting in geotechnical engineering range from infilling voids to compensating for volume loss in tunneling. The aim of this book is to improve understanding of grouting techniques and thereby to encourage its proper use. The first section of this title looks at the main grouting techniques and explains the principles behind them. It explores concepts such as groutability, the classification and chemistry of grouts, and grouting plant and equipment. The six main techniques - permeation, rock grouting, hydrofracture, ground compaction, jet grouting and compensation grouting - are then examined in more detail, illustrated throughout with case studies. For each, the principles and applications of the technique are described, the plant and equipment detailed, typical injection-hole layouts provided, and information given on monitoring and site operational requirements. The book also covers typical contractual relationships between the various parties in a grouting contract, and sets out their responsibilities. It concludes with a number of recommendations for improving grouting practice. This book will help all those involved in the procurement and use of grouting in ground engineering, including geotechnical and civil engineers, contractors, consultants and clients.
ISBN 0 86017 514 6  $144.00

Groynes in coastal engineering - a review. TN111.
L. Summers & C.A. Fleming. 1983.
This publication is based on a report of Phase 1 of a research project which was undertaken to provide information on the state of groyne systems and to identify problems, select appropriate study areas and evolve terms of reference for the main studies to be undertaken subsequently.
ISBN 0 86017 201 5  $80.00

Guidance on the costing of environmental pollution from construction. C565.
M. Postle & J. Vernon. 2001.
The construction industry poses a significant threat to the UK environment. Construction companies are responsible for more pollution incidents than any other industry sector. In other sectors incidents are decreasing; in construction they have increased by 20 per cent since 1996. One reason for the construction industry's lack of progress in reducing pollution is because it is thought to have little business impact. Prosecutions are relatively infrequent and fines are generally low. Prosecutions and fines are not the only cost of pollution incidents, however. Requirements for cleaning up polluted sites are 10 times as common as prosecutions. As well as clean-up costs, project delays and management time, incidents can affect a company's reputation with clients, regulators and the public. These costs can be between five and 10 times higher than fines. Information on pollution costs can help construction companies to judge how best to address the risks and reduce the business impacts. This guidance sets out simple methods for evaluating pollution potential and costs during pre-contract risk assessment. It can also be used to analyze information on your own pollution incidents and build up a database to inform future decisions on environmental investment. Pollution poses increasing business risks. Using this guidance can help you to manage those risks effectively.
ISBN 0 86017 565 0  $144.00  

Guidance on the disposal of dredged material to land. R157.
J. Brooke et al. 1996.
This book guides the user on the safe, economic and effective disposal and management of dredged material in line with the aims of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and associated Waste Management Regulations.
ISBN 0 86017 450 6  $108.00

Guidelines for checking computer analysis of building structures. TN133.
I.A. MacLeod. 1989.
This title guides the reader on verifying computer analysis results, as applied to building structures, and on procedures recommended for checking data, equilibrium and symmetry. It covers the computer analysis of simple structural forms such as building frames, slabs and walls.
ISBN 0 86017 294 5  $80.00

A guide for safe working on contaminated sites. R132.
J.E. Steeds, E. Shepherd & D.L. Barry. 1996.
Safe working practices on projects must be paramount as even apparently clean, safe sites may have been contaminated at some stage in the past, leaving a legacy of pollution which can affect the health of site workers, occupiers, neighbors, and adjacent land and groundwater resources both during and after redevelopment. Produced as part of CIRIA’s renowned research program on the remedial treatment of contaminated land, this guide is intended for use by a wide readership - everyone from the general engineer to the contaminated land specialist. It provides guidance to safe working practices for contaminated sites by informing all those involved about their statutory responsibilities for health, safety and environmental protection; the potential range of contaminants and hazards and how to plan and manage the work accordingly; and safe working methods and the use of appropriate safety clothing and equipment. A set of five posters for site operatives is included with the book, which can be purchased separately as SP119.
ISBN 0 86017 451 4  $144.00

Guide to analysis of open-channel spillway flow. TN134.
J.R. Ellis. 1989.
This guide will help engineers to predict flow behavior in open-channel shute spillways.
ISBN 0 86017 302 X  $40.00

A guide to British stratigraphical nomenclature. SP149.
J.H. Powell. 1998.
Mystified by the changing names of rock units in the UK? Then make sure you have a copy of this unique guide. Engineers and geologists in the construction, minerals and other industries are often unaware of the correct stratigraphical terminology that applies to the strata of their site or project area. Misunderstandings arising from incorrect identification and classification can lead to costly design and construction errors and poor communication between engineers and geotechnical specialists. This guide will help you avoid mistakes. It presents a series of stratigraphical tables showing current and obsolete names for all the important rock units in the UK. The alphabetical listing of both sets of names enables the user to find the equivalent names quickly and then refer to the relevant tables. You will also find useful guidance on the principles of stratigraphy and on different ways of dividing the geological column. Produced in conjunction with the British Geological Survey, one of the world's leading geoscience organizations.
ISBN 0 86017 489 1  $144.00

Guide to developing effective learning networks in construction. C508.
R. Holti & S. Whittle. 1999.
Learning networks are a powerful mechanism for spreading good practice in all aspects of construction work and for encouraging effective innovation. However, there is confusion over what constitutes a 'learning network' and how it may best be employed to benefit a company, individuals or the industry as a whole. This book aims to address these issues in a clear, logically structured way. It focuses on subscription-based networks aimed at promoting better practice in UK construction. It is a practical, accessible guide for anyone planning, setting up or already running a learning network, and can be used to help design a network that will meet the specific learning needs of a given target membership. The guide includes checklists that will be of considerable practical help. Two related project reports are also available on the research background to this topic.
ISBN 0 86017 508 1  $144.00

Guide to good practice for the design and installation of refractory sprayed concrete linings. TN097.
W.D. Handley. 1980.
Good practice guidance dealing with anchored, reinforced or armored hydraulic setting sprayed concrete employed in steel casings as refractory linings.
ISBN 0 86017 135 3  $80.00

A guide to ground treatment. C573.
J. Mitchell & F.M. Jardine. 2002.
This accessible introduction to ground treatment describes the physical principles, methods, effectiveness and limitations of the various treatment techniques. It provides guidance on the selection of appropriate techniques, using case histories and referring, where possible, to comparative studies. Separate chapters look at techniques that achieve improvement by vibration, adding load, structural reinforcement, structural fill, admixtures, grouting, thermal stabilization and vegetation. Among the techniques studied are vibro-compaction, vibro stone columns, compaction, pre-compression, vertical drains, soil nailing, micro-piles, lime columns, mix-in-place, grouting (permeation, hydrofracture, jet, compaction, squeeze and compensation), ground freezing and geotextile mats. General guidance is given on the matters that need to be considered when ground improvement is being contemplated as an option. Particular attention is given to the responsibility for design and the roles of those involved in the design process and in control of the treatment. The text is supported by comprehensive referencing and more than 120 line drawings and photographs. A guide to ground treatment is an important addition to CIRIA's extensive literature on ground improvement, which includes the related publication C572 Treated ground – engineering properties and performance.
ISBN 0 86017 573 1  $180.00 

Guide to the construction of reinforced concrete in the Arabian Peninsula. C577.
Edited by M. Walker. 2002.
This book provides those working with reinforced concrete in the Arabian Peninsula with information and guidance on the production of high-quality, durable concrete, able to withstand the region’s extremely harsh environment. Much of the guidance is also applicable to concrete construction in other hot-wet and hot-dry environments around the world. The principles set out in the Guide are applicable for the whole range of construction activity, from small-scale building works to large civil engineering projects. The Guide is in four parts. The first outlines the principles underlying the successful use of concrete construction in the Arabian Peninsula. The extreme environment and the geological and geomorphological conditions are discussed in detail. The second part provides a comprehensive guide to the materials available. Execution of concrete works is covered in the third part, while the final part presents guidance on mix design. Appendices provide data on local climate and on formwork pressures. A detailed subject is included. The book was prepared by a working party as part of a collaborative project between CIRIA and The Concrete Society, working with authorities and organizations based in Arabia.
ISBN 0 946691 93 2  $234.00

A guide to the control of substances hazardous to health in design and construction. R125.
CIRIA. 1993.
Many of the materials and chemicals used on construction sites can present health hazards. It is imperative that site workers and managers are aware of the possible dangers and the precautions that must be taken. This book will inform the user about the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1988, which impose certain requirements on the storage, handling and use of chemicals. It gives guidance on implementing the regulations within the construction environment, with cross-references to specific regulations governing lead and asbestos. Clients and designers at an early stage in preparing specifications will find the schedule of hazardous substances in the appendix particularly helpful, as will others looking for alternatives. The book also contains basic information for use in an emergency when no expert advice is readily to hand.
ISBN 0 86017 371 2  $100.00

A guide to the management of building refurbishment. R133.
J.G. Perry. 1994.
This report addresses the problems of the inception and overall management of building refurbishment projects, taken to include construction work to an existing building to update or change the facilities which it provides, or in connection with new-build extensions. It has been written to the benefit of anybody who may be responsible for a building refurbishment project on behalf of an owner or lessee and who needs to take a strategic view. It discussed the issues, suggests decisions and sets out the procedures which are then to be followed. It also gives guidance on some aspects but is primarily an overview and will thus refer users to other sources for specifically technical matters.
ISBN 0 86017 394 1  $106.00