Assessment of Public Building Defects and Maintenance Practices: Cases in Mettu Town, Ethiopia

Experimental Investigation on Anti-detachment Strengthening Technology for Exterior Wall Ceramic Claddings of Existing Buildings

“…Affected by factors such as environment and construction quality, ceramic claddings may experience hollowing, detachment, and even cause casualties after serving for a period, which poses a significant threat to urban public safety [2,3,5]. The main goal of building maintenance is to maintain the original functionality, structural integrity, and aesthetic conditions of the building, which is the key to long-term development [1]. Timely maintenance of building exterior walls could prevent casualties and economic losses [8].…”