Michael Forsyth (Editor)

Structures and Construction in Historic Building Conservation

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ISBN 13:
9781118916223
author:
Michael Forsyth (Editor)
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Wiley-Blackwell
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
248
Dimensions:
19 x 1.3 x 24.6 cm
Genre:
Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology, Civil Engineering
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£35.89

Description

Structures and Construction in Historic Building Conservation is the second volume in a series that combines conservation philosophy with knowledge of traditional materials, structural techniques, and technology. Michael Forsyth brings together expert contributions to provide concise, practical knowledge for architects, surveyors, engineers, and commissioning clients.

This book explores the history of structures in various materials, offering guidance on surveying, assessing, and diagnosing structures, as well as integrating building code requirements into historic buildings. It discusses conservation engineering philosophy, the conflict between building codes and conservation legislation, and provides solutions to common problems.

Leading-edge techniques are described, including on-site metric survey methods, and structural advice is given, covering repair methods based on philosophical principles. The book also explains causes of induced movement in historic buildings, basic soil mechanics, and assessing structural failure.

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