Structural Aspects of Building Conservation (McGraw-Hill International Series in Civil Engineering) - Hardcover

Beckmann, Poul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0077079906 ISBN 13: 9780077079901

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 1995

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Poul Beckmann has lectured at the Architectural Association, London, the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies at York and the Centre for the Study of Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property in Rome (ICCROM).

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0077079906
• ISBN 13: 9780077079901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 286