Conservation compendium. Part 13: Common repairs and strengthening of structural timbers

Author: James Miller

Date published

1 December 2015

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Conservation compendium. Part 13: Common repairs and strengthening of structural timbers in historic buildings

The Structural Engineer

Author

James Miller

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 93, Issue 12, 2015, Page(s) 45-49

https://doi.org/10.56330/UJGY6435

Date published

1 December 2015

Author

James Miller

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 93, Issue 12, 2015, Page(s) 45-49

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/UJGY6435

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article discusses common repairs and strengthening of structural timbers in historic buildings, covering conservation philosophy, material choice and detailing.

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Pages:
45-49
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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