Conservation compendium. Part 22: Care of historic ironworks sites

Author: Tom Martin

Date published

2 June 2025

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Conservation compendium. Part 22: Care of historic ironworks sites – inspection, assessment and repair

The Structural Engineer

Author

Tom Martin

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 6, 2025, Page(s) 20-24

https://doi.org/10.56330/NUME4615

Date published

2 June 2025

Author

Tom Martin

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 6, 2025, Page(s) 20-24

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/NUME4615

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article has a focus on a particular building form, outlining the development of historic ironworks, how the remaining stone masonry structures can be assessed, and typical defects associated with them.

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PDF
Pages:
20-24
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Masonry - stone Historic structures Repair & Maintenance Assessment of Structures Conservation compendium Technical Issue 6

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