Structures and Construction in Historic Building Conservation traces the history of structures in various materials and contains guidance on the survey, assessment and diagnosis of structures and the integration of building code requirements within the historic fabric.

Leading-edge, on-site metric survey techniques are described and a range of structural advice is given, including methods of repair in relation to philosophical principles.

Structures and Construction in Historic Building Conservation also covers the conservation of different types of construction: masonry, iron and steel, and concrete and reinforced concrete.

Contents

1. What is conservation engineering
2. The philosophy of conservation engineering
3. The Building Regulations and related legislation
4. Metric survey techniques for historic buildings
5. Investigating, monitoring and load testing historic structures
6. Basic soil mechanics, foundations and repair of settlement damage
7. Effects of induced movement
8. Repairs to historic structures
9. Numerical modelling of masonry structures
10. Use of iron and steel in buildings
11. Conservation of concrete and reinforced concrete
12. Fire safety and historic buildings
13. The effects of road traffi c vibration on historic buildings
14. Scaffolding and temporary works for historic structures

Index

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