Book review: Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures (2nd ed.)

Author: Richard Harris

Date published

2 September 2021

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Free
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Book review: Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures (2nd ed.)

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Richard Harris
Date published
2 September 2021
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The Structural Engineer
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Richard Harris

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 9, 2021, Page(s) 1

Date published

2 September 2021

Author

Richard Harris

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 9, 2021, Page(s) 1

Price

Free

Richard Harris welcomes this new edition of an essential reference book for those involved in the challenging field of timber building appraisal and repair.

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Format:
PDF
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1
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Timber Repair & Maintenance Assessment of Structures Opinion Issue 9

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