Structural Aspects of Building Conservation (Paperback, 2nd edition)

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

General

Imprint:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2004
First published:	2004
Authors:	Poul Beckmann • Robert Bowles
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	368
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7506-5733-4
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > Conservation of buildings & building materials
LSN:	0-7506-5733-2
Barcode:	9780750657334

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