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UNINA9910254215703321 |
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Autore |
Heitz Jesse |
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Titolo |
Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction : History and Preservation / / by Jesse Heitz |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed. 2016.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (131 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Building materials |
Buildings—Design and construction |
Building |
Construction |
Engineering, Architectural |
Lightweight construction |
Building, Iron and steel |
Forest products |
Building Materials |
Building Construction and Design |
Light Construction, Steel Construction, Timber Construction |
Structural Materials |
Wood Science & Technology |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This volume presents a history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling nearly two centuries of building history, |
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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. |
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