Structures & construction in historic building conservation /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Forsyth, Michael, 1951-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK ; Malden, MA : Blackwell, 2007.
Series:Historic building conservation.
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Table of Contents:
  • What is conservation engineering? / Dina F. D'Ayala, Michael Forsyth
  • The philosophy of conservation engineering / Ian Hume
  • The building regulations and related legislation / Peter Norris
  • Metric survey techniques for historic buildings / Bill Blake
  • Investigating, monitoring, and load testing historic structures / Ian Hume
  • Basic soil mechanics, foundations and repair of settlement damage / David Cook
  • Effects of induced movement / Michael Bussell
  • Repairs to historic buildings / Ian hume
  • Numerical modelling of masonry structures / Dina F. D'Ayala
  • Use of iron and steel in buildings / Michael Bussell
  • Conservation of concrete and reinforced concrete / Michael Bussell
  • Fire safety and historic buildings / Steve Emery
  • The effects of road traffic vibration on historic buildings / Ian Hume
  • Scaffolding and temporary works for historic structures / Ian Hume.