Long term performance and durability of masonry structures : degradation mechanisms health monitoring and service life design Long Term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures: Degradation Mechanisms Health Monitoring and Service Life Design focuses on the long term performance of masonry and historical structures. The book covers a wide range of related topics including degradation mechanisms in different masonry types structural health monitoring techniques and long term performance and service life design approaches. Each chapter reflects recent findings and the state of the art providing practical guidelines. Key topics covered include the theoretical background transport properties testing and modeling protective measures and standards and codes. The books focus is on individual construction materials the composite system and structural performance