Conservation of historic buildings : txt
Bernard M. Feilden.
- Third edition
- xiv, 388 p. ill. ; 30 cm. book
Includes index..
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Preface to third edition vii -- Acknowledgments xiii -- 1. Introduction to architectural conservation 1 -- Part I Structural Aspects of Historic Buildings: 2. Structural actions of historic buildings 25 -- 3. Structural elements I Beams, arches, vaults and domes 37 -- 4. Structural elements II Trusses and frames 51 -- 5. Structural elements III Walls, piers and columns 61 -- 6. Structural elements IV Foundations 79 -- Part II Causes of Decay in Materials and Structure 7. Climatic causes of decay 93 -- 8. Historic buildings in seismic zones 119 -- 9. Botanical, biological and microbiological causes of decay 133 -- 10. Insects and other pests as causes of decay 139 -- 11. Man made causes of decay 157 -- 12. Internal environment of historic buildings 173 -- Part III The Work of the Conservation Architect 13. Multi disciplinary collaboration projects in the UK 189 -- 14. Inspections and reports 203 -- 15. Research, analysis and recording 221 -- 16. Preventive maintenance of historic buildings 235 -- 17. Fire 251 -- 18. Presentation of historic buildings 261 -- 19. Cost control of conservation projects 273 -- 20. Rehabilitation of historic buildings 277 -- 21. Special techniques of repair and structural consolidation 295 -- 22. Conservation of modern buildings 327 -- Appendix I History buildings as structures by R.J. Mainstone 337 -- Appendix II Security in historic buildings 347 -- Appendix III Non destructive survey techniques 353 -- Appendix IV Manifesto for the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings 359 -- Appendix V ICOMOS Charters 361 -- Bibliography 369 -- Index to buildings, persons and places 381 -- Subject index 383 --