Fire Resistance of Heritage Structures
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Beschreibung
For preservation and adaptation of heritage or historic buildings, an understanding of their constructional material properties at elevated temperatures and structural elements fire behavior is required so that they can be demonstrated to possess sufficient fire resistance in their new and current uses. Fire Resistance of Heritage Structures presents systematic information regarding the main materials used in heritage structures (masonry, metals, and timber). Material properties at elevated temperatures, response of structural elements and systems in fire and protection guidelines are presented, including information from historical fire tests.
The book provides, in a systematic way, useful information and methodologies required to assess the fire resistance of historical structures. It covers a wide range of historical materials, including cast iron, wrought iron, old steel, masonry (clay masonry units, mortars and types of construction stone) and old timber. Information regarding the post-fire assessment is also provided. This Brief is perfect for practicing fire and structural engineers dealing with conservation projects, as well as students and researchers studying historical structures and their conservation.
Presents a thorough understanding of structural fire response when dealing with the conservation of heritage structures which are out of scope of modern design codes
Offers a wide collection of experimental data and other systematic information on historic materials -- metals (cast iron, wrought iron, steel), clay masonry units, mortars and types of construction stone, and timber -- presented together from various sources
Directs practitioners to available resources regarding the fire performance of historic structures and directs researchers towards current research needs
Autor*in
Chrysanthos Maraveas
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