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Structures & Construction in Historic Building Conservation

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2007
ISBN
1405111712, 9781405111713
LCC
TH3301 .H57 2007
Open Library ID
OL11649954M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2360271 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
250\250
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Structures & Construction in Historic Building Conservation traces the history of structures in various materials and contains guidance on the survey, assessment and diagnosis of structures and the integration of building code requirements within the historic fabric.It discusses conservation engineering philosophy, exposes the conflict between building codes and conservation legislation, and offers solutions. Leading-edge, on-site metric survey techniques are described and a range of structural advice is given, including methods of repair in relation to philosophical principles. Causes of induced movement in historic buildings are explained, together with basic soil mechanics and the assessment and diagnosis of structural failure. Chapters also cover the conservation of different types of construction: masonry, iron and steel, and concrete and reinforced concrete.Fourteen chapters written by the experts present today's key issues in structures and construction for historic building conservation: Bill Blake, Michael Bussell, David Cook, Dina F. D'Ayala, Steve Emery, Michael Forsyth, Ian Hume, Peter Norris.

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