Download or read book Durability of Building Materials and Components 8: Performance, service life prediction and sustainable construction written by Michael A. Lacasse and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This set of conference proceedings focusses on topics related to integrating existing knowledge together with more recent contributions on service life & durability of construction materials, components, and assemblies. Papers presented are arranged under the following topics: maintenance management of building assemblies & facilities; life cycle costing & economics; performance & serviceability of buildings; and life cycle analysis & sustainable, durable design. Includes author & subject indexes.