Structural Aspects of Building Conservation - Couverture rigide

Beckmann, Poul

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0077079906 ISBN 13 : 9780077079901

Editeur : McGraw-Hill Professional, 1994

Synopsis

Building conservation encompasses the preservation of buildings in their existing state, repair and restoration necessary for continuation of existing use, and adaptation or conservation for new use. This book is about the structural problems encountered when trying to conserve buildings. It provides the background knowledge of different types of structures, which is required to begin the conservation process, and the necessary technical advice on how to approach the variety of problems that arise. The first part of the book describes the basic principles of how structures behave in the "real world", and the principles and procedures of appraising a structure for conservation. The remainder of the book covers the individual materials (stone, wood, iron/steel, concrete) and, finally, deals with the most critical part of the building - the foundations. The text features numerous examples of conservation in practice, taken from the author's own experience. It includes coverage of buildings from medieval cathedrals and monuments to 20th-century office blocks. This book is aimed at architects, as well as structural engineers.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0077079906
• ISBN 13: 9780077079901
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible