Overview
Explains the genesis,
design, features, and structural development of the heavy timber construction
HTC) in the United States
Provides an extensive
analysis of HTC performance under fire conditions
Examines redesign and repurposing of heavy timber buildings for non-traditional uses and the resulting performance implications in detail
Features a case study exploration of an exceptionally well-preserved heavy timber building
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This volume presents a history of heavy timber construction (HTC) in the United States, chronicling nearly two centuries of building history, from inception to a detailed evaluation of one of the best surviving examples of the type, with an emphasis on fire resistance. The book does not limit itself in scope to serving only as a common history. Rather, it provides critical analysis of HTC in terms of construction methods, design, technical specifications, and historical performance under fire conditions. As such, this book provides readers with a truly comprehensive understanding and exploration of heavy timber construction in the United States and its performance under fire conditions.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Jesse Heitz is a scholar and former professional firefighter with the Chaska Fire Department, in Chaska, MN. He holds a BA in History from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN; a MA in War in the Modern World from King's College, London; a MSt in Building History from the University of Cambridge; and will begin pursuing a Ph.D. in Modern History from the University of St. Andrews.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction
Book Subtitle: History and Preservation
Authors: Jesse Heitz
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-32128-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-32126-4Published: 24 June 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-81204-5Published: 31 May 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-32128-8Published: 17 June 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 118
Number of Illustrations: 22 b/w illustrations, 54 illustrations in colour
Topics: Building Materials, Building Construction and Design, Light Construction, Steel Construction, Timber Construction, Structural Materials, Wood Science & Technology