How Long to Read Understanding Building Failures

By James Douglas

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding Building Failures?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Understanding Building Failures by James Douglas

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This third edition of Bill Ransom's classic short textbook provides a solid introduction to the study of defects in buildings and, in consequence, to good practice in conservation and repair. Building failures continue to occur despite continuing experience and growing knowledge in the industry; they may even be on the increase due to cost-cutting measures, the inadequate testing of innovative products and techniques, a lack of maintenance, and user abuse and misuse. New material includes an outline of the principles of building pathology; new sections on deterioration mechanisms, service...

How long is Understanding Building Failures?

Understanding Building Failures by James Douglas is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Understanding Building Failures Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Understanding Building Failures aloud.

What Reading Level is Understanding Building Failures?

Understanding Building Failures is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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