Structures & construction in historic building conservation - Forsyth, Michael, 1951- (Oxford, UK ; Malden, MA : Blackwell, 2007)
What is conservation engineering? / Dina F. DAyala -- 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. DAyala -- 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, temporary works, and emergency structural works / Ian Hume.
Companion volume to Understanding historic building conservation and Materials & skills for historic building conservation.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration; Structural engineering