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Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction: History and Preservation
Jesse Heitz
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Description for Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction: History and Preservation
Hardback. Num Pages: 133 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, 54 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TDJ; TGM; TNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 242 x 15. Weight in Grams: 366.
This volume presents a history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling nearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluation of one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fire resistance. The book does not limit itself in scope to serving only as a common history. Rather, it provides critical analysis of HTC in terms of construction methods, design, technical specifications, and historical performance under fire conditions. As such, this book provides readers with a truly comprehensive understanding and exploration ... Read more
This volume presents a history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling nearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluation of one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fire resistance. The book does not limit itself in scope to serving only as a common history. Rather, it provides critical analysis of HTC in terms of construction methods, design, technical specifications, and historical performance under fire conditions. As such, this book provides readers with a truly comprehensive understanding and exploration ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
365g
Number of Pages
118
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319321264
SKU
V9783319321264
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Ref
99-15
About Jesse Heitz
Jesse Heitz is a scholar and former professional firefighter with the Chaska Fire Department, in Chaska, MN. He holds a BA in History from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN; a MA in War in the Modern World from King's College, London; a MSt in Building History from the University of Cambridge; and ... Read more
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