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Patrick Robson
Hardback £42.00 $84.00
Publication date 2005
408 pages
ISBN 978 1 873394 68 7
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This book is 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 new material on structural behaviour; initial appraisal; building types; use of iron in buildings; and the problems that occur with buildings built on clay.
Part II Causes of Damage: Superstructure v Shrinkage and expansion v Deterioration v Ground movement.
Part III Methods of Investigation: Desk study v Initial appraisal v Visual inspection v Distortion survey v Testing: above ground v Testing: below ground v Monitoring.
Part IV Interpretation: Causes and indicators v Masonry and earth v Timber frame v Enhancing information.
Part V Special Issues: Houses on clay v Sudden damage v Managing liability.
Conclusions v Glossary v Further Reading and Bibliography v Index.
This second edition can justly claim to be 'revised and expanded', being nearly double the length and now with photographs (as well as line drawings), vividly illustrating what can go wrong. While not written specifically for building conservators, there is much here that will inform and stimulate the study and care of traditional building structures, even by non-engineers - who should, at least, then be better able to understand the issues, and also (importantly) to recognise when specialist advice is needed.
Journal of Architectural Conservation
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This compact little book … contain a wealth of information and practical wisdom gleaned from the author’s extensive personal experience.
The Structural Engineer
This work is valuable in that it does pass on some very experience and has things to offer both the established practitioner and the neophyte.
Studies in Conservation
…professionals will find this book indispensable, since it includes much material that is not easily accessible elsewhere.
Traditional Homes
Good practical examples help to show how effective interpretation can be achieved including the monitoring of movement.
ASI Journal
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