Structural Appraisal of Traditional Buildings - Hardcover

Robson, Patrick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1873394683 ISBN 13: 9781873394687

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

Structural appraisal is important to professionals concerned with the repair, maintenance or refurbishment of traditional buildings. It involves recognizing and establishing the cause of any structural damage and, if the damage is still active predicting its course. Such knowledge forms the basis for appropriate and efficient action. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the common causes of structural damage. It examines the techniques for collecting evidence including desk study, visual inspection, distortion survey, testing and ground investigation as well as offering advice on managing liability. Each appraisal is unique. A wide range of investigative techniques are described covering most of the circumstances that are likely to occur in practice. The second edition has been substantially re-written and includes more than 150 diagrams illustrating the main principles. There is additional material on; structural behaviour; initial appraisal; building types; use of iron in buildings; and the problems that occur with buildings built on clay.

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Review

"... contains a wealth of information and practical wisdom gleaned from the author's extensive personal experience. The Structural Engineer Good practical examples help to show how effective interpretation can be achieved including the monitoring of movement. Architects and Surveyors Institute Journal"

About the Author

Patrick Robson is a civil and structural engineering consultant with more than twenty years experience of investigating and remedying defects. He is also the author of Structural Repair of Traditional Buildings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1873394683
• ISBN 13: 9781873394687
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 408