Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures and Cladding, Second edition

The second edition of "Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures" is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the appraisal and repair of timber structures with reference to Eurocode 5. Written by two leading experts in timber engineering, the book covers the history and development of timber structures, provides a detailed description of timber as a material, and includes fully updated content with worked examples. The book is aimed at generalist structural engineers, surveyors, and architects who will usually employ a timber specialist to undertake a timber condition survey. It will appeal to practitioners working on historic and modern timber structures, as well as a reference book for more experienced professionals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2019
Publisher: ICE Publishing

Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures,Second edition is a comprehensive and fully updated guide focusing on the appraisal and repair of timber structures with reference to Eurocode 5. Written by two leading experts in the field of timber engineering, this book includes advice on construction forms from medieval times to the present day. This unique approach ensures that all the periods of timber construction are covered, with specifications, analytical advice, and worked examples, all in accordance with current best practice.

Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures, Second edition covers the history and development of timber structures from medieval times to the present day, a detailed description of timber as a material, including the causes of decay, methods of investigation and assessment, and model repair details. Fully updated content, including worked examples, in the light of recent changes to the building codes. A completely new emphasis, now aimed at the generalist structural engineer, surveyor, or architect who will now usually employ a timber specialist to undertake a timber condition survey. New and updated guidance on repair materials and fasteners. An expanded range of illustrations and case studies.

The book will appeal to engineers, surveyors, and architects involved in work on both historic and more modern timber structures. In addition, the sections on appraisal, load testing, building relocation, and report writing are applicable to all forms of construction, not just timber. The book will be of value to practitioners working on an existing building for the first time, as well as a reference book for more experienced professionals.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 190 x 244 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780727761781
Edition number: 2 New edition