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Structures & construction in historic building conservation / edited by Michael Forsyth, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, University of Bath. - Oxford, UK : Wiley, ©2007. - x, 238 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Companion volume to Understanding historic building conservation and Materials & skills for historic building conservation

What is conservation engineering? / Dina F. D'Ayala, Michael Forsyth -- The philosophy of conservation engineering / Ian Hume -- The building regulations and related legislation / Peter Norris -- Metric survey techniques for historic buildings / Bill Blake -- Investigating, monitoring, and load testing historic structures / Ian Hume -- Basic soil mechanics, foundations and repair of settlement damage / David Cook -- Effects of induced movement / Michael Bussell -- Repairs to historic buildings / Ian hume -- Numerical modelling of masonry structures / Dina F. D'Ayala -- Use of iron and steel in buildings / Michael Bussell -- Conservation of concrete and reinforced concrete / Michael Bussell -- Fire safety and historic buildings / Steve Emery -- The effects of road traffic vibration on historic buildings / Ian Hume -- Scaffolding and temporary works for historic structures / Ian Hume

ISBN: 9781118916223

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration.
Structural engineering.

Dewey Class. No.: 720.288 / St9276 2007