External wall tiling defects in Hong Kong buildings: three defects diagnosis options examined

Author: Lomas Danny  

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN: 0263-080X

Source: Structural Survey, Vol.15, Iss.1, 1997-01, pp. : 39-41

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Abstract

Reviews the use of three defect diagnosis options available to surveyors and engineers, with particular regard to high-rise buildings in Hong Kong. Draws comparisons between the various defect diagnosis techniques , such as traditional manual hammer tapping, impact-echo system and thermography.