Methodologies for Service Life Prediction of Buildings With a Focus on Façade Claddings /

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Silva, Ana (Συγγραφέας), de Brito, Jorge (Συγγραφέας), Gaspar, Pedro Lima (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Σειρά: Green Energy and Technology,
• Θέματα: Engineering.; Computer simulation.; Industrial design.; Mathematical models.; Statistics.; Nanotechnology.; Building repair.; Buildings > Repair and reconstruction.; Nanotechnology and Microengineering.; Building Repair and Maintenance.; Simulation and Modeling.; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics.; Industrial Design.; Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.

 Presenting an analysis of different approaches for predicting the service life of buildings, this monograph discusses various statistical tools and mathematical models, some of which have rarely been applied to the field. It explores methods including deterministic, factorial, stochastic and computational models and applies these to façade claddings. The models allow (i) identification of patterns of degradation, (ii) estimation of service life, (iii) analysis of loss of performance using probability functions, and (iv) estimation of service life using a probability distribution. The final chapter discusses the differences between the different methodologies and their advantages and limitations. The authors also argue that a better understanding of the service life of buildings results in more efficient building maintenance and reduced environmental costs. It not only provides an invaluable resource to students, researchers and industry professionals interested in service life prediction and sustainable construction, but is also of interest to environmental and materials scientists. 

 Introduction -- Service life and durability of assemblies -- Deterministic models -- Stochastic models -- Computational models -- Factorial models -- Comparative analysis of service life prediction methods.-Conclusion.