Poul Beckmann, Robert Bowles

Structural Aspects of Building Conservation

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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. .Detailed guide to appraisal and repair of historic buildings .Analyses the key differences between new and existing structures .Written by practitioners and illustrated with examples from their direct experience

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 2 ed
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 159mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 558g
• ISBN-13: 9780750657334
• ISBN-10: 0750657332
• Artikelnr.: 22357033

Autorenporträt

Poul Beckmann, Robert Bowlpson

Inhaltsangabe

· Foreword - Bernard Feilden
· Structural Behaviour - Basic Principles
· Aims, Process And Philosophy Of Structural Appraisal
· Procedures Of Structural Appraisal
· Masonry
· Timber
· Iron And Steel
· Concrete And Reinforced Concrete
· Foundations
· Temporary Works And Sequencing The Operations
· Epilogue: Maintenance
· Suggested Further Reading
· Appendix: Weights And Measures: Approximate Conversions