Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction: History and Preservation

Heitz, Jesse

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.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-06-24

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319321264

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-32128-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 118