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Poul Beckmann - Structural Aspects of Building Conservation - 9780750657334 - V9780750657334
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Structural Aspects of Building Conservation

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Description for Structural Aspects of Building Conservation Paperback. A guide to the assessment and repair of historic buildings is invaluable for structural engineers, architects, surveyors and builders working in all aspects of building conservation. Taking a step-by-step approach, it discusses the appraisal of buildings and the differences in structural behaviour between new and existing structures. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: TNC; TNKX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 233 x 20. Weight in Grams: 558.

This practical guide to the assessment and repair of historic buildings is invaluable for structural engineers, architects, surveyors and builders working in all aspects of building conservation. Taking a practical step-by-step approach, the authors discuss the appraisal of buildings and the differences in structural behaviour between new and existing structures. Each stage in the appraisal is explained, using examples from the authors' own work.

Each major construction material is assessed in detail, with separate sections on masonry, concrete, timber and the particularly complex issues of iron and steel framed buildings. Techniques for testing the ability of a building ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
557g
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750657334
SKU
V9780750657334
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-6

About Poul Beckmann
Robert Bowles joined the Practice in 1977 and became a Partner in 1984He is in charge of the work being undertaken at the Palace of Westminster, where the Practice act as Term Consultant on a broad range of alterations and repairs. Other historic buildings, he is responsible for, include the Tower of London, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Hampton Court ... Read more

Reviews for Structural Aspects of Building Conservation
This book is essentially practical, giving valuable advice on procedures and inspections and reporting in subsequent chapters..it takes a great deal of thought to find simple and eleegant solutions to complex problems but Beckmann has shown it can be done. Sir Bernard Feilden Strongly recommended for practicing engineers, architects, contractors, historical preservation societies; and university library collections supporting architecture ... Read more

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