Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction History and Preservation
This volume presents a history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling nearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluation of one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fire resistance. The book does not limit itself...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2016, 2016
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | This volume presents a history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling nearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluation of one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fire resistance. The book does not limit itself in scope to serving only as a common history. Rather, it provides critical analysis of HTC in terms of construction methods, design, technical specifications, and historical performance under fire conditions. As such, this book provides readers with a truly comprehensive understanding and exploration of heavy timber construction in the United States and its performance under fire conditions |
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Physical Description: | XV, 118 p. 76 illus., 54 illus. in color online resource |
ISBN: | 9783319321288 |