What is the timescale for the settlement and cracking of an old stone building? How do the elegant flying buttresses of a Gothic cathedral safely transfer thrust to the foundations? And what is the effect of wind on a stone spire; or bell-ringing on a church tower? These and many other questions pertinent to the upkeep of old stone structures are answered in this clear and authoritative guide. With a firm scientific basis; but without the use of complex mathematics; the author provides a thorough and intuitive understanding of masonry structures. The basis of masonry analysis is introduced in the first two chapters; after which individual structures - including piers; pinnacles; towers; vaults and domes - are considered in more detail. This lucid and informative text will be of particular interest to structural engineers; practising architects and others involved in the renovation and care of old stone buildings.
2016-09-01 2016-09-01File Name: B01LYBDDC7
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