Structural Aspects of Building Conservation

1.structural Behaviour: Basic Principles p.1, 1.1 Equilibrium p.2, 1.2 The Response of Materials to Force p.10, 1.3 The Response to Materials to their Environment p.17, 1.4 The Inevitability of Deformations p.21, 2. Aims, Process and Philosophy of Structural Appraisal p.24, 2.1 The Applications, Scope and Process of structural Appraisal p.25, 2.2 The Historical Development of Design Procedures p.29, 2.3 The Uncertainties Covered by the Safety Factors Used in Design of new Structures p.31, 2.4 Facts to be Recognized in Appraisal of Existing Structures p.32, 2.5 Review of Safety Factors in Appraisal p.35, 3. Procedures of Structural Appraisal p.37, 3.1 Examination of Records and Other Documentation p.38, 3.2 Inspections p.39, 3.3 Measurement of Defects p.51, 3.4 Structural Assessment p.64, 3.5 Testing p.76, Reporting p.82, 4. Masonry p.88, 4.1 General Strength Properties and Causes of Damage p.89, 4.2 The Necessity of Diagnosis of Causes of Defects p.92, 4.3 Assessment of Strength p.93, 4.4 Characteristics and problems of Load bearing Walls and Pillars p.99, 4.5 Repair and Strengthening Techniques for Walls and Piers p.105, 4.6 Arches, Vaults and Domes p.119, 4.7 Laterally Loaded Masonry Structures p.128, 4.8 Masonry Cladding to Iron and Steel framed Buildings p.131, 4.9 Stone Stairs and Landings p.134, 4.10 Fire Problems p.136, 5. Timber p.139, 5.1 Materials Properties and Behaviour p.140, 5.2 Appraisal of Timber Structures, their Characteristics and common Problems p.145, 5.3 Structural Strengthening and Repairs Techniques p.159, 5.4 Fire Problem and Prevention p.170, 5.5 Precaution Against Biological Degradation p.172, 6. Iron and Steel p.188, Manufacturing Processes and Materials Properties p.189, 6.2 Structural Forms and Uses, Historical Development p.195, 6.3 Identification of Materials and Confirmation of Properties p.201, Establishing the Structural Capacity p.206, 6.5 Strengthening and Repair Techniques p.213, Corrosion Problems and Remedies p.219, 6.7 Fire Problems and Remedies p.224, 7. Concrete and Reinforced Concrete p.230, 7.1 Properties and Behaviour of Materials p.231, 7.2 Aspects of Structural Appraisal p.235, 7.3 Common Defects, their Diagnosis and Significance p.247, 7.4 Repair and Strengthening Techniques p.257, 7.5 Fire Problems and Remedies p.263, 8. Foundations p.266, 8.1 Principles of Foundation Behaviour p.267, 8.2 Causes of Foundation Problems p.p.275, Methods for Foundation and Soil Investigations p.8.3, 8.4 Principal Methods of Foundation Strengthening p.288, 9. Sequencing Operations and Temporary Works p.302, 9.1 Constraints on Operations p.p.303, 9.2 Temporary Works p.307, 9.3 Strategies and tactics p.316, 10. Epilogue: maintenance p.321