Answered: What happens if defects are found?

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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What happens if defects are found?

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Defects in a construction work are defined as the aspects of the works which are not in according to the construction contract between the contractor and client. They can occur due to any deficiency or low quality of the design, labor or material.

There are two types of defects which are given below.

Latent defects – These are defects which can be found out by proper inspection.
Patent defects- These are defects which can be found out by proper inspection as they will become visible after several years.

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