{"product_id":"9783032440891","title":"Ancient Beams in Bending Historical Aspects, Failure Modes, Short- and Long-Term Behaviour","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSpringer Tracts in Civil Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAncient Beams in Bending\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Aspects, Failure Modes, Short- and Long-Term Behaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNicola Ruggieri\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Civil \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book investigates the bending behaviour and long-term creep response of ancient timber beams, combining historical analysis with modern experimental research. It opens with a study of wooden beam mechanics during the Modern Age (1492–1815), tracing the evolution of sizing methods, resistance mechanisms, and fracture morphology. Failure modes are explored through multiple \u003cem\u003ein situ\u003c\/em\u003e case studies, examining how species, defects, grain orientation, and environmental conditions influence crack initiation and propagation. A classification system of failure causes and sequences is proposed, offering valuable insights for the conservation and structural assessment of historic timber structures. An extensive experimental campaign on eighteen 19th-century roof beams characterizes their material and mechanical properties, including the assessment of defects, through both non-destructive and destructive testing.The long-term loading study—rare in its scope worldwide—reveals deformation trends and supports predictive modelling of timber behaviour under sustained stress. By bridging historical knowledge, \u003cem\u003ein situ \u003c\/em\u003eobservations, and laboratory research, this work provides engineers, conservators, and researchers with practical tools for understanding, preserving, and strengthening historic timber structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032440891\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62317655097484,"sku":"9783032440891","price":161.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032440891","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}