Structural Investigation Of Historic Buildings

Author : David C. Fischetti
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470189673
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Structural Investigation of Historic Buildings written by David C. Fischetti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Structural Investigation of Historic Buildings: A Case Study Guide to Preservation Technology for Buildings, Bridges, Towers, and Mills provides a practical guide for consulting structural engineers and others on dealing with issues unique to historic structures. Emphasizing structural evaluation and condition assessment based on sound preservation philosophy, but without burdening the reader with tedious calculations, the book discusses the role of the structural engineer in the evaluation and preservation process and discusses such topics as structural safety, analysis, and conservation."--Publisher's website.

Author : J. Stanley Rabun
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471315451
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Structural Analysis of Historic Buildings written by J. Stanley Rabun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-02-21 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Structural Analysis of Historic Buildings offers the most' complete, detailed, and authentic data available on the materials, calculation methods, and design techniques used by architects and engineers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It provides today's building professionals with information needed to analyze, modify, and certify historic buildings for modern use. Among the many important features of this book not available in any other single volume are: * More than 350 line drawings and diagrams taken directly from original sources such as the Carnegie Steele Company's Pocket Companion (1893) and Frank Kidder's The Architect's and Builder's Pocketbook (1902) * Hard-to-find data on period structural components, such as cast-iron columns and beams, wrought-iron columns and beams, and fireproof terra cotta floor arches * Methods for determining what kind of loads structural components were originally designed to bear and methods to determine if they are still capable of performing as intended * Extensive coverage of historical foundation systems and empirical design methods for load-bearing masonry buildings For any building professional involved in the rapidly growing field of restoring, preserving, and adapting historic buildings, Structural Analysis of Historic Buildings is an invaluable structural handbook.

Author : Deborah Slaton
Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160616907
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports written by Deborah Slaton and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2005 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the purpose of historic structure reports, describes their value to the preservation of significant historic properties, outlines how reports are commissioned and prepared, and recommends an organizational format for such reports.

Author : Dina D'Ayala
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439828229
Total Pages : 1590 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Structural Analysis of Historic Construction: Preserving Safety and Significance, Two Volume Set written by Dina D'Ayala and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-06-02 with total page 1590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The successful preservation of an historic building, complex or city depends on the continued use and daily care that come with it. The possibility of continued use depends on the adaptation of the building to modern standards and practice of living, requiring changes in constructional or structural features. Conservation engineering is the process

Author : John A. Burns
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471273805
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Recording Historic Structures written by John A. Burns and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of the definitive guide to recording America's built environment provides a detailed reference to the re-cording methods and techniques that are fundamental tools for examining any existing structure. Edited by the Deputy Chief of the Historic American Building Survey/Historic American Engineering Record, this revised edition includes in-formation on recent technological advances such as laser scanning, new case studies, and expanded material on the docu-mentation of historic landscapes.

Author : Dina D'Ayala
Publisher : CRC PressI Llc
ISBN 13 : 9780415468725
Total Pages : 1574 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Structural Analysis of Historic Construction written by Dina D'Ayala and published by CRC PressI Llc. This book was released on 2008 with total page 1574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The successful preservation of an historic building, complex or city depends on the continued use and daily care that come with it. The possibility of continued use depends on the adaptation of the building to modern standards and practice of living, requiring changes in constructional or structural features. Conservation engineering is the process of understanding, interpreting and managing the architectural heritage to safely deliver it to posterity, enhancing private or public utility vis a vis minimum loss of fabric and significance. These two objectives are sometimes conflicting. With increasing global interest in conservation engineering it is essential to open the debate on more inclusive definitions of significance and on more articulated concepts of safety by use of acceptable and reliable technologies, integrating further the activity of all the professions involved in conservation.

Author : George G. Penelis
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429659334
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Structural Restoration of Masonry Monuments written by George G. Penelis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Historic American Buildings Survey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Specifications for the Measurement and Recording of Historic American Buildings and Structural Remains written by Historic American Buildings Survey and published by . This book was released on 1935 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : S. Syngellakis
Publisher : WIT Press
ISBN 13 : 1845647548
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Retrofitting of Heritage Structures written by S. Syngellakis and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The preservation of heritage architecture is a cultural objective rigorously pursued by communities and nations wishing to promote their history, civilisation and aesthetic achievements. Structures built in the remote past by traditional methods have suffered the consequences of extreme loading events, such as earthquakes, over long time periods. Retrofitting is an approach based on recent technological developments and scientific knowledge, whereby modern construction methods and materials are applied to the repair and strengthening of historical structures. This book aims to inform on current retrofitting techniques, their application to various types of historical architecture and their effectiveness to fulfil their purpose.Retrofitted structural forms covered in the book vary widely from age old places of worship, such as churches, mosques and temples, as well as castles and palaces to more modern, distinguished private residences or public buildings, some of them designed by well known architects. Their methods of construction range from traditional, such as stone or brick masonry to more recent textile block systems and even reinforced concrete frameworks. Reference is made to detailed visual inspections of damaged structure providing valuable insight into possible causes of failure; such inspections are usually combined with material characterisation which is an essential input to numerical modelling for assessing the behaviour of the structure before and after retrofitting. The book describes strengthening techniques for masonry walls including re-pointing, injection grouting and the use of steel ties. The use of reinforced concrete is proposed in the form of cast-in-place walls, jackets or tie-beams; that of carbon fibre reinforced laminates for strengthening walls and slabs. Innovative use of materials, such as shape memory alloys, self-compacting concrete or thin lead layers is also suggested. Particular attention is given to methods for moderating the consequences of destructive earthquakes. Seismic energy absorbing devices and base isolation systems are two effective means of providing protection against future seismic events although their application is often met with many technical challenges in practice.Retrofitting of Heritage Structures Against Earthquakes will be of interest to members of academic institutions, government or private cultural preservation establishments and specialist consultant engineers.The book contains very practical, technical advice on many issues; this would be of considerable interest to construction companies specialising in repairs and maintenance of historical structures.

Author : Krista de Jonge
Publisher : Leuven University Press
ISBN 13 : 9789058672506
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Preparatory Architectural Investigation in the Restoration of Historical Buildings written by Krista de Jonge and published by Leuven University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: