Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures and Cladding, Second edition by Peter Ross

Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures and Cladding, Second edition by Peter Ross

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Written by two leading experts in the field of timber engineering, this book includes advice on construction forms from medieval times to the present day. This unique approach ensures that all the periods of timber construction are covered, with specifications, analytical advice and worked examples, all in accordance with current best practice.

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Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures and Cladding, Second edition by Peter Ross

Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures, Second edition is a comprehensive and fully updated guide focusing on the appraisal and repair of timber structures with reference to Eurocode 5. Written by two leading experts in the field of timber engineering, this book includes advice on construction forms from medieval times to the present day. This unique approach ensures that all the periods of timber construction are covered, with specifications, analytical advice and worked examples, all in accordance with current best practice. Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures, Second edition covers the history and development of timber structures from medieval times to the present day a detailed description of timber as a material, including the causes of decay, methods of investigation and assessment, and model repair details fully updated content, including worked examples, in the light of recent changes to the building codes a completely new emphasis, now aimed at the generalist structural engineer, surveyor or architect who will now usually employ a timber specialist to undertake a timber condition survey new and updated guidance on repair materials and fasteners an expanded range of illustrations and case studies. The book will appeal to engineers, surveyors and architects involved in work on both historic and more modern timber structures. In addition, the sections on appraisal, load testing, building relocation and report writing are applicable to all forms of construction, not just timber. The book will be of value to practitioners working on an existing building for the first time, as well as a reference book for more experienced professionals.
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ISBN 13 9780727761781
ISBN 10 0727761781
Title Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures and Cladding, Second edition
Author Peter Ross
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Emerald Publishing Limited
Year published 2019-09-25
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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