Civil Engineering and Urban Planning III addresses civil engineering and urban planning issues associated with transportation and the environment. The contributions not only highlight current practices in these areas, but also pay attention to future research and applications, and provide an overview of the progress made in a wide variety of topics in the areas of: - Civil Engineering - Architecture and Urban Planning - Transportation Engineering Including a wealth of information, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning III is of interest to academics and students in civil engineering and urban planning.

For preservation and adaptation of heritage or historic buildings, an understanding of their constructional material properties at elevated temperatures and structural elements fire behavior is required so that they can be demonstrated to possess sufficient fire resistance in their new and current uses. Fire Resistance of Heritage Structures presents systematic information regarding the main materials used in heritage structures (masonry, metals, and timber). Material properties at elevated temperatures, response of structural elements and systems in fire and protection guidelines are presented, including information from historical fire tests. The book provides, in a systematic way, useful information and methodologies required to assess the fire resistance of historical structures. It covers a wide range of historical materials, including cast iron, wrought iron, old steel, masonry (clay masonry units, mortars and types of construction stone) and old timber. Information regarding the post-fire assessment is also provided. This Brief is perfect for practicing fire and structural engineers dealing with conservation projects, as well as students and researchers studying historical structures and their conservation.