Structures and Construction in Historic Building Conservation

Structures & 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. It discusses conservation engineering philosophy, exposes the conflict between building codes and conservation legislation, and offers solutions. 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. Causes of induced movement in historic buildings are explained, together with basic soil mechanics and the assessment and diagnosis of structural failure. Chapters also cover the conservation of different types of construction: masonry, iron and steel, and concrete and reinforced concrete. Fourteen chapters written by the experts present today′s key issues in structures and construction for historic building conservation: Bill Blake, Michael Bussell, David Cook, Dina F. D′Ayala, Steve Emery, Michael Forsyth, Ian Hume, Peter Norris.

Preface vi Contributors viii 1 What is conservation engineering? Dina F. D′Ayala and Michael Forsyth 1 2 The philosophy of conservation engineering Ian Hume 12 3 The Building Regulations and related legislation Peter Norris 19 4 Metric survey techniques for historic buildings Bill Blake 41 5 Investigating, monitoring and load testing historic structures Ian Hume 64 6 Basic soil mechanics, foundations and repair of settlement damage David Cook 82 7 Effects of induced movement Michael Bussell 111 8 Repairs to historic structures Ian Hume 140 9 Numerical modelling of masonry structures Dina F. D′Ayala 151 10 Use of iron and steel in buildings Michael Bussell 173 11 Conservation of concrete and reinforced concrete Michael Bussell 192 12 Fire safety and historic buildings Steve Emery 211 13 The effects of road traffi c vibration on historic buildings Ian Hume 223 14 Scaffolding and temporary works for historic structures Ian Hume 226 Index 232

Dr Michael Forsyth, Director of Studies in Historic Building Conservation, University of Bath, UK.