Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction History and Preservation Ebook (tebook.shop)

Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction
History and PreservationThis 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. ISBN: 9783319321264, 3319321269