Conservation compendium. Part 7: Imposed load in historic buildings: assessing what is real

The design of concrete slabs and beams is not generally affected by fire design requirements. However, these can be a governing factor in the sizing of columns, particularly in multi-storey buildings. This article therefore concentrates on the guidance given in Eurocode 2 on the sizing of concrete columns for different fire resistance periods.

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.