Image from Google Jackets

The repair of historic timber structures

By: Language: English Publication details: London Thomas Telford 2003Description: xiii, 194p. ill. 24cmISBN:
  • 0727732137
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.241
Summary: Provides guidance to those involved in the structural assessment, repair and restoration of historic timber buildings. Focuses on two types of structure; the oak frames of buildings dating from the middle ages, and the timber elements of masonry buildings from the late 17th century. Covers: the materials and carpentry techniques used; the structural behaviour of the timber elements, including loads and stresses; decay and methods of repair; and the process of surveying for repair. Appendices provide timber grades and related diagrams, comparative loads on a pegged tenon, and Hankinson's formula. Bibliography.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Books 690.241 YEO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30069768

Provides guidance to those involved in the structural assessment, repair and restoration of historic timber buildings. Focuses on two types of structure; the oak frames of buildings dating from the middle ages, and the timber elements of masonry buildings from the late 17th century. Covers: the materials and carpentry techniques used; the structural behaviour of the timber elements, including loads and stresses; decay and methods of repair; and the process of surveying for repair. Appendices provide timber grades and related diagrams, comparative loads on a pegged tenon, and Hankinson's formula. Bibliography.