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Renovation of Buildings with Timber Pile Foundations in Europe
The maintenance and renovation of buildings with wooden pile foundations is an important part of European real estate management. As Europe turns its focus on greener and more sustainable methods in construction, renovation and reuse of wooden foundations can play a role in reducing unnecessary constructions. The thesis aims to serve as a guide for homeowners and facility managers (FMs) to make informed decisions when it comes to when, how and why wooden foundations under a building should be assessed, preserved and renovated. To achieve this, literature review is conducted. Diagrams and flowcharts are used to visualize the knowledge about wooden foundations that the owner of the FM should know. A case study and a cost calculation of it is also conducted. Firstly, the topics which the owners ought to know are written in this report. These include the history, types and current situation of wooden pile foundations in Europe, how they get damaged and their significance. The assessment and restoration methods are reviewed; their benefits and challenges are discussed. Some innovative maintenance and repair techniques are also investigated. A case study on the Berliner Schloss (Berlin Palace) is also conducted. An alternative proposal for the foundation of the Humboldt Forum is proposed and the cost estimation is carried out for the alternative calculations. The renovation and maintenance of the wooden pile foundation are important to the overall health, stability and safety, serviceability, maintenance, operation and value of the building. Owners can face both internal and external difficulties, like the lack of knowledge and experience, government funding, and external threats. Innovative/sustainable renovation and maintenance can be achieved by a groundwater monitoring and replenishment system and perhaps the use of eco-friendly composites in wood repair. A flowchart for decision making for the owner or FM is also given.
Renovation of Buildings with Timber Pile Foundations in Europe
The maintenance and renovation of buildings with wooden pile foundations is an important part of European real estate management. As Europe turns its focus on greener and more sustainable methods in construction, renovation and reuse of wooden foundations can play a role in reducing unnecessary constructions. The thesis aims to serve as a guide for homeowners and facility managers (FMs) to make informed decisions when it comes to when, how and why wooden foundations under a building should be assessed, preserved and renovated. To achieve this, literature review is conducted. Diagrams and flowcharts are used to visualize the knowledge about wooden foundations that the owner of the FM should know. A case study and a cost calculation of it is also conducted. Firstly, the topics which the owners ought to know are written in this report. These include the history, types and current situation of wooden pile foundations in Europe, how they get damaged and their significance. The assessment and restoration methods are reviewed; their benefits and challenges are discussed. Some innovative maintenance and repair techniques are also investigated. A case study on the Berliner Schloss (Berlin Palace) is also conducted. An alternative proposal for the foundation of the Humboldt Forum is proposed and the cost estimation is carried out for the alternative calculations. The renovation and maintenance of the wooden pile foundation are important to the overall health, stability and safety, serviceability, maintenance, operation and value of the building. Owners can face both internal and external difficulties, like the lack of knowledge and experience, government funding, and external threats. Innovative/sustainable renovation and maintenance can be achieved by a groundwater monitoring and replenishment system and perhaps the use of eco-friendly composites in wood repair. A flowchart for decision making for the owner or FM is also given.
Renovation of Buildings with Timber Pile Foundations in Europe
Lau, Siu Kong (author)
2021-01-01
Miscellaneous
Electronic Resource
English
timber construction , wooden buildings , repairing , groundwater , Master's Degree Programme in Construction and Real Estate Management , renovation building (activity) , fi=Rakennus- ja yhdyskuntatekniikka|sv=Byggnads- och samhällsteknik|en=Civil and Construction Engineering| , piles , reuse , construction , restoration (reconstruction)
DDC:
690
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