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This book will be of interest to everyone involved in the repair,
maintenance and refurbishment of traditional buildings. Its purpose
is to promote the successful structural repair of masonry, timber
and unfired earth. The book begins by explaining how traditional
structures work and how they are affected by the behaviour of the
soil that supports them. It goes on to explain how the structural
design of buildings has to cope with uncertainty. Techniques for
doing so are well established for new buildings, but the viewpoint
changes when existing buildings need to be repaired or refurbished.
The most common sources of structural damage are listed. The more
serious and progressive ones are described in detail, as an aid to
diagnosis and prognosis. An understanding of prognosis enables
repairers to decide whether urgent intervention is necessary or
whether the problem can be allowed to run its course. A
straightforward method is proposed for arriving at the most
suitable remedy. Several typical repairs are illustrated. The book
covers many allied topics, including the principles of
conservation, health and safety and preventative maintenance. A
chapter is devoted to the special needs of insured perils.
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