Conservation compendium. Part 15: Use of lime in historic masonry construction in the UK and Ireland

This article sets out typical structural issues encountered when dealing with churches and places of worship.

This article introduces engineers to the various techniques available to monitor movement in historic structures.

This article focuses on the phenomenon of 'bond timbers', which were commonly built into masonry walls from the late 17th to the early 19th century. Guidance is offered to engineers who may encounter these when working on an existing building.