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Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction: History and Preservation

By Jesse Heitz (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Year
2016
ISBN
978-3-319-32126-4, 978-3-319-32128-8
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-32128-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10865815 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
XV, 118\131
Time added
2016-07-20 04:00:00
Building Materials; Building Construction; Light CSteel ConstructionTimber Construction; Structural Materials; Wood Sc

Description

This volume presents a history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling nearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluation of one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fire resistance. The book does not limit itself in scope to serving only as a common history. Rather, it provides critical analysis of HTC in terms of construction methods, design, technical specifications, and historical performance under fire conditions. As such, this book provides readers with a truly comprehensive understanding and exploration of heavy timber construction in the United States and its performance under fire conditions.

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