Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction
History and Preservation
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Construction & Construction Trades, Engineering, Civil
| Author: | Jesse Heitz | ISBN: | 9783319321288 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | June 17, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jesse Heitz |
| ISBN: | 9783319321288 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | June 17, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
