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

Author: Richard Harris

Date published

2 September 2021

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

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Author
Richard Harris
Date published
2 September 2021
Price
Free
The Structural Engineer
Author

Richard Harris

Date published

2 September 2021

Author

Richard Harris

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
Pages:
1
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Timber Repair & Maintenance Assessment of Structures Opinion Issue 9

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