Main entry:

Rabun, J. Stanley.

Title & Author:

Structural analysis of historic buildings : restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse applications for architects and engineers / J. Stanley Rabun.

Publication:

New York, NY : Wiley, ©2000.

Description:

viii, 500 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Notes:
"Published simultaneously in Canada."
Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, York, England.
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 493-495) and index.
Assessment methodology: Material chronology, early building laws, and loads -- Foundation systems of American historic buildings -- Historic American building systems: Walls and columns -- Historic American floor systems -- Beams -- Historic American roof systems: Lateral bracing of buildings -- The historic material assessment -- Bibliography -- Index.
Also issued online.

Summary:

"Structural Analysis of Historic Buildings presents the actual technical data and calculation methods that were available to architects and engineers at the time a material or system was originally used. Architects and engineers will learn how to determine what kind of loads structural components were originally designed to bear, and whether the specific components are still able to perform as originally intended. Using numerous case studies as well as line drawings, diagrams, and structural data taken directly from original sources, this book provides detailed structural information on foundation systems, and roof systems. Ultimately, this information creates a reliable basis for modern certification by the professional who is responsible for the renewed life of the structure." "For architects and engineers involved in preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic structures, Structural Analysis of Historic Buildings is an indispensable resource and a timesaving guide. It is also an important reference for students and architectural historians."--Jacket.

Resources:
Table of contents
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description

ISBN:

0471315451 (alk. paper)
9780471315452 (alk. paper)

Subject:

Structural analysis (Engineering)
Historic buildings Conservation and restoration.
Historic buildings Remodeling for other use.
Théorie des constructions.
Monuments historiques Conservation et restauration.
Monuments historiques Reconversion.
structural analysis.
Structure (Construction)
Techniques de construction.
Site historique.
Monument historique.
Restauration architecturale.
Conservation architecturale.
Reconversion architecturale.

Form/genre:

Theses.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 215961
Call No.: NA44.R117.A35 2000
Status: Available