313) Structural Appraisal of Traditional Buildings ***

Robson, P. (1991). Structural Appraisal of Traditional Buildings. Gower Technical Press Ltd., England.

• Principles: safe structures (ms3-8)
• Causes of damage: superstructure (ms9-29)
• Causes of damage: shrinkage and expansion (ms30-40)
• Causes of damage: deterioration (ms41-49)
• Causes of damage: ground movement (ms50-68)
• The influence of foundations (ms69-81)
• Visual inspection (ms85-93)
• Distortion survey (ms94-104)
• Masonry building (ms123-141)
• Timber frame and earth walling (ms142-152)
• Sudden damage (ms166-182)
• Glossary (ms199-201)
• Further reading (ms202-203)