Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-81204-5 (ISBN)
This volume presents ahistory of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chroniclingnearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluationof one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fireresistance. The book does not limit itself in scope to serving only as a commonhistory. Rather, it provides critical analysis of HTC in terms of constructionmethods, design, technical specifications, and historical performance underfire conditions. As such, this book provides readers with a truly comprehensiveunderstanding and exploration of heavy timber construction in the United Statesand its performance under fire conditions.
Jesse Heitz is a scholar and former professional firefighter with the Chaska Fire Department, in Chaska, MN. He holds a BA in History from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN; a MA in War in the Modern World from King's College, London; a MSt in Building History from the University of Cambridge; and will begin pursuing a Ph.D. in Modern History from the University of St. Andrews.
Chapter 1 American Heavy Timber Construction.- Chapter 2 The Origins of Heavy Timber Construction.- Chapter 3 The Great Chicago Fire and Heavy Timber Construction.- Chapter 4 Heavy Timber in the Midwest.- Chapter 5 The End of Heavy Timber Construction.- Chapter 6 The Performance of Heavy Timber Construction.- Chapter 7 The Resurgence of Heavy Timber Construction.- Chapter 8 A Hope for Survival.- Chapter 9 Conclusion.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 05.03.2022 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | XV, 118 p. 76 illus., 54 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 2175 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften ► Geografie / Kartografie |
| Technik ► Bauwesen | |
| Technik ► Maschinenbau | |
| Schlagworte | American Heavy Timber Construction • Fireproof Construction • Heavy Timber • Historical Construction • Mill Building Construction • Type IV Construction • Wood Science and Technology |
| ISBN-10 | 3-319-81204-1 / 3319812041 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-319-81204-5 / 9783319812045 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
aus dem Bereich
