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. Ed(S): Torok, Akos; Dan, Maria Bostenaru; Poikryl, Richard - Materials, Technologies and Practice in Historic Heritage Structures - 9789400791039 - V9789400791039
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Materials, Technologies and Practice in Historic Heritage Structures

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Description for Materials, Technologies and Practice in Historic Heritage Structures paperback. This book considers the architectural, aesthetic and cultural value of materials in restoring historic buildings. It focuses on wall materials, such as masonry and reinforced concrete, and includes recent information regarding conservation issues. Editor(s): Torok, Akos; Dan, Maria Bostenaru; Poikryl, Richard. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: AMA; JFC; RBGL; RN; TGMT; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 599.

One distinct feature of human society since the dawn of civilization is the systematic use of inorganic building materials, such as natural stone, unburnt and burnt soil, adobe and brick, inorganic binders like lime and cement, and reinforced concrete. Our heritage has cultural, architectural and technological value and preserving such structures is a key issue today. Planners and conservation scientists need detailed site surveys and analyses to create a database that will serve to guide subsequent actions. One factor in this knowledge base is an understanding of how historic materials were prepared and the crucial properties that influence their long-term ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
Number of Pages
371
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400791039
SKU
V9789400791039
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99-15

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