Structural Aspects of Building Conservation
eBook - ePub

Structural Aspects of Building Conservation

  1. 368 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Structural Aspects of Building Conservation

About this book

This practical guide to the assessment and repair of historic buildings is invaluable for structural engineers, architects, surveyors and builders working in all aspects of building conservation. Taking a practical step-by-step approach, the authors discuss the appraisal of buildings and the differences in structural behaviour between new and existing structures. Each stage in the appraisal is explained, using examples from the authors' own work. Each major construction material is assessed in detail, with separate sections on masonry, concrete, timber and the particularly complex issues of iron and steel framed buildings. Techniques for testing the ability of a building to continue its existing use or to be converted to a new use are explained.

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Preface
  8. Preface to First Edition
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. 1 Structural Behaviour: Basic Principles
  11. 2 Aims, Process and Philosophy of Structural Appraisal
  12. 3 Procedures of Structural Appraisal
  13. 4 Masonry
  14. 5 Timber
  15. 6 Iron and Steel
  16. 7 Concrete and Reinforced Concrete
  17. 8 Foundations
  18. 9 Sequencing Operations and Temporary Works
  19. 10 Epilogue: Maintenance
  20. References and Further Reading
  21. General Appendix: Weights and Measures
  22. Index