Structural restoration of masonry monuments : arches, domes and walls /
Historic structures need to be restored in line with international guidance and charters developed by architects and archaeologists, but technical understanding of structural engineering and materials is crucial, particularly with respect to response to earthquake loading. This guide to structural a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton, FL :
CRC Press,
[2020]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Historic structures need to be restored in line with international guidance and charters developed by architects and archaeologists, but technical understanding of structural engineering and materials is crucial, particularly with respect to response to earthquake loading. This guide to structural assessment and restoration of masonry monuments and historical buildings outlines the techniques, materials and design procedures used. It begins with principles, theory and practice and then presents case studies. The assessment focusses on Building materials and construction techniques used in the past The mechanics of masonry The structural behaviour of masonry monuments and historical buildings In-situ investigation and laboratory tests for existing and restoration materials. The restoration elaborates on Techniques and materials available for structural restoration Structural analysis and design Deciding on the restoration scheme Emergency measures and protective measures. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xix, 350 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780429656897 0429656890 9780429024030 0429024037 9780429659331 0429659334 9780429654459 0429654456 |