An Economic Assessment of Renovating Temporary Wood Frame Buildings

Abstract

This research is intended to help installation Directorate of Engineering and Housing (DEH) personnel analyze the economic feasibility of renovating WWII era temporary wood frame buildings. A survey form and instruction guide were developed to collect information on the physical condition and structural soundness of these buildings. The form was used to evaluate WWII era buildings at four Army installations. Rehabilitation and maintenance cost data was collected at the four study sites. The major common problems of renovation and/or current use were identified. This research indicated that renovation of WWII buildings is an economic alternative to new construction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200491

Entities

People

  • John J. Fittipaldi
  • Paul Armstrong
  • Peter V. Schaeffer

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Conditioning
  • Construction
  • Dining Halls
  • Economic Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Floor Coverings
  • Floors
  • Fungi
  • Hoods
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Second World War
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis