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Badi, S, Ochieng, E, Nasaj, M and Papadaki, M (2021) Technological, organisational and environmental determinants of smart contracts adoption: UK construction sector viewpoint. Construction Management and Economics, 39(01), 36–54.

Bordalo, R, de Brito, J, Gaspar, P L and Silva, A (2011) Service life prediction modelling of adhesive ceramic tiling systems. Building Research & Information, 39(01), 66–78.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: adhesive ceramic tiling systems; building pathology; defects; degradation; durability; facades; service life prediction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2010.532197
  • Abstract:
    Although ceramic tiling on building facades has a history of long durability and service life, a number of service life anomalies in modern buildings have occurred. To identify the factors and address this problem, a method is developed for the service life prediction of adhesive ceramic tiling systems based on a successful model for render and natural stone cladding. The focus is on the applicability of an empirical method of field data collection to this type of cladding that recognizes the complexity of ceramic tiling systems. A hierarchy of defects is defined to establish levels of degradation and identify the susceptibility to errors in design, execution and selection of materials. Results were validated using in-situ visual inspections of 117 tiling systems in Lisbon, Portugal. The aim is to provide a preliminary tool to estimate the durability of ceramic tiling systems and identify influencing factors. Ceramic tiling systems are particularly sensitive to the inadequacy of the materials as well as execution and design errors. Although 42% of the variance of the severity of degradation indicator can be explained by environmental agents, a larger 58% is attributed to design and installation errors.

Chahrour, R, Hafeez, M A, Ahmad, A M, Sulieman, H I, Dawood, H, Rodriguez-Trejo, S, Kassem, M, Naji, K K and Dawood, N (2021) Cost-benefit analysis of BIM-enabled design clash detection and resolution. Construction Management and Economics, 39(01), 55–72.

Lehtovaara, J, Seppänen, O, Peltokorpi, A, Kujansuu, P and Grönvall, M (2021) How takt production contributes to construction production flow: a theoretical model. Construction Management and Economics, 39(01), 73–95.

Lindblad, H and Karrbom Gustavsson, T (2021) Public clients ability to drive industry change: the case of implementing BIM. Construction Management and Economics, 39(01), 21–35.

Lucke, T and Arthur, S (2011) Plastic pipe pressures in siphonic roof drainage systems. Building Research & Information, 39(01), 79–92.

Newton, P W and Tucker, S N (2011) Pathways to decarbonizing the housing sector: a scenario analysis. Building Research & Information, 39(01), 34–50.

Sandberg, N H, Bergsdal, H and Brattebø, H (2011) Historical energy analysis of the Norwegian dwelling stock. Building Research & Information, 39(01), 1–15.

Sodagar, B, Rai, D, Jones, B, Wihan, J and Fieldson, R (2011) The carbon-reduction potential of straw-bale housing. Building Research & Information, 39(01), 51–65.

Wallhagen, M and Glaumann, M (2011) Design consequences of differences in building assessment tools: a case study. Building Research & Information, 39(01), 16–33.

Zomer, T, Neely, A, Sacks, R and Parlikad, A (2021) Exploring the influence of socio-historical constructs on BIM implementation: an activity theory perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 39(01), 1–20.