Conservation compendium. Part 5: Inspection and repair of cantilever stone staircases

Strut-and-tie modelling is a simple method of modelling complex stress patterns in reinforced concrete as triangulated models. This article is an introduction for engineers who want to take advantage of this useful analysis method.

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.