Conservation compendium. Part 4: Assessment and replacement of stone

The design for horizontal actions, fire and materials is considered, along with simplified methods of design. Throughout this article the Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) from the UK National Annexes have been used. These enable Eurocode 6 (BS EN 1996-1-1) to be applied in the UK.

This article aims to outline the historic use of timber pile foundations, their key characteristics, and how to preserve them for the future.

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.