Overview
![](/assets/images/picto-drapeau-france-3a76576a5d60a512053b4612ab58dae5.png)
ABSTRACT
The study of pathologies in construction consists in analyzing the processes that are likely to lead to accidents or disruptions in the building sector. Such a study is essential in order to avoid damage and maintain the state of the building or even rehabilitate the structures in the event of failure. It must be based upon an accurate diagnosis of the works. It can concern materials such as wood, concrete or stone as well as the elements constitutive of the work (floors, walls, frames, etc.). This article presents a synthetic and exhaustive review of the pathologies related to the materials and structures of buildings. It also mentions generalities, brief reminders or additions to existing articles concerning diagnosis, causes, prevention and repairs.
Read this article from a comprehensive knowledge base, updated and supplemented with articles reviewed by scientific committees.
Read the articleAUTHOR
-
Michel LOR: Former RATP engineer (specializing in construction)
INTRODUCTION
For many years, pathology in the building industry has been a focus of interest, leading to better construction with the introduction of recommendations and then definitive standards.
Dealing with claims, either individually or in families, will have enabled us to draw conclusions, and thus avoid their recurrence. As the saying goes, "failure follows failure". In the TI collection, there are already many specific articles dealing with the subject, sometimes in great detail. Some very experienced and expert authors have already, better than we could, evoked and dealt with the subject. A link to their article will be provided; similarly, we will refer the reader to other, more specialized parts of the collection.
Our aim, as a generalist, is to summarize, or bring together, all the pathologies relating to building materials and structures in a synthetic and exhaustive manner. At the same time, diagnosis, causes, prevention and repair will be discussed in the form of generalities, brief reminders or additions to existing articles.
It's not an easy exercise, but we've come up with an approach based on feedback from 30 years of building maintenance at RATP!
The first section deals with building materials, followed by a second section devoted to building structures. Finally, the appendix covers foundations and structures in contact with the ground.
Reminder: "Renovation work on old buildings covers a very wide range of "upgrades", from the simple replacement of old pipes and sanitary appliances, to the complete restructuring of a building, with preservation of the facades".
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!
Already subscribed? Log in!
![](/assets/images/logo-eti-286623ed91fa802ce039246e516e5852.png)
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
Maintenance
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
Pathology, diagnosis, prevention and maintenance of structures
Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Concepts et définitions des activités de maintenance. - NFX 60-10 - 2009
- Guide d'application des normes P 34-310 et NF EN 10346. - NF EN 335 - 2010
- Durabilité du bois et des matériaux dérivés du bois. - NF EN 350-2 - 1994
- Durabilité du bois et des matériaux dérivés du bois. - NF EN 460 - 1994
- Paints and varnishes – Try a grid. - NFT 30-038 - 2007
- Engineering structures – Repair...
Directories
Organizations – Federations – Associations (non-exhaustive list)
-
Heritage Partner's Circle
-
ONHGPI
...
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!
Already subscribed? Log in!
![](/assets/images/logo-eti-286623ed91fa802ce039246e516e5852.png)
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference