Structural Analysis of Historic Construction: Preserving Safety and Significance, Two Volume Set

Proceedings of the VI International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historic Construction, SAHC08, 2-4 July 2008, Bath, United Kingdom
Erscheinungsjahr 2008
ISBN: 978-0-415-46872-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Medienkombination, Englisch, 1588 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 3084 g

The successful preservation of an historic building, complex or city depends on the continued use and daily care that come with it. The possibility of continued use depends on the adaptation of the building to modern standards and practice of living, requiring changes in constructional or structural features. Conservation engineering is the process of understanding, interpreting and managing the architectural heritage to safely deliver it to posterity, enhancing private or public utility vis a vis minimum loss of fabric and significance. These two objectives are sometimes conflicting. With increasing global interest in conservation engineering it is essential to open the debate on more inclusive definitions of significance and on more articulated concepts of safety by use of acceptable and reliable technologies, integrating further the activity of all the professions involved in conservation.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Professional

Autoren/Hrsg.

D'Ayala, Dina

Fodde, Enrico

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Architektur: Restaurierung, Instandhaltung
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Gebäudemanagement, Gebäudeschäden
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Gebäudetypen Denkmäler, Mahnmale

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Invited papers
Definition of significance and attribution of value
History and documentation
Monitoring, non destructive evaluation and testing
Assessment and analytical techniques
Experimental studies
Use of traditional, alternative and innovative materials
Novel conservation engineering techniques, restoration and strengthening
Vulnerability to natural hazards, preparedness and retrofitting
Codes, guidelines and methods for safeguarding safety and significance
Conservation practice

Über Autor(innen)

Dina D'Ayala, Enrico Fodde