Building Mycology: Management of Decay and Health in Buildings - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0419190201 ISBN 13: 9780419190202

Casa editrice: Taylor & Francis, 1994

Riassunto

Biodeterioration is the most common problem of mankind and its record can be traced back to biblical times or probably earlier. Building Mycology deals with the study of fungi in and around the building environment, having direct and indirect effect on the health of the building, its materials, structures and occupants.

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Contenuti:

Foreword. Preface. Built environment and development of fungi. Introduction, ecology, taxonomy and economic importance of fungi in buildings. Nature and extent of fungal decay in buildings. The physiology and morphology of fungal decay in buildings. Aerobiology and indoor environment; principles and methodology. Fungal disfigurement of interior finishes. Inspection, monitoring and environmental control of timber decay. Detection and biocontrol of wood decay organisms. Remedial chemical control of fungal decay in buildings. Biodeterioration of wall paintings - the Indian experience. Indoor mycology, The North American experience. Fungal problems in buildings, The Danish experience. The effect of filamentous fungi on stone monuments - the Spanish experience. Index.

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• Editore: Taylor & Francis
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0419190201
• ISBN 13: 9780419190202
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 356
• Redattore: Singh Dr Jagjit, Singh Jagjit