Earth Building

History, Science and Conservation (EP 101)
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-84806-192-7
Verlag: IHS BRE Press

Buch, Englisch, 120 Seiten, Format (B × H): 192 mm x 248 mm, Gewicht: 325 g

Reihe: EP

This book covers various types of earth construction including adobe, cob and rammed earth. It presents a wide-ranging review of the history of earth building, tracing the development of earthen construction techniques from antiquity to the present day, and showing the development of the techniques with both time and geography. The behaviour of earth building materials is explained using, for the first time, principles from soil mechanics. There is a detailed discussion of strategies for the analysis and conservation of earth buildings to enable engineers, conservation professionals and architects to understand and preserve earth buildings better in the future. Richly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this book provides an invaluable tool for the conservation of earth buildings.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jaquin, Paul

Augarde, Charles

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Erd-, Tief- und Straßenbau
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Boden- und Felsmechanik, Geotechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Types of Earthen Construction 2. History of Earth Building 3. Fundamental Behaviour of Earthen Construction Materials 4. Damage to Earth Buildings 5. Conservation Strategies 6. References and Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

Paul Jaquin Structural Engineer, international design consultancy
Charles Augarde Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Durham University, UK