Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction [electronic resource] : History and Preservation / by Jesse Heitz.
Material type:
- text
- computer
- online resource
- 9783319321288
- Engineering
- Forest products
- Buildings -- Design and construction
- Building
- Construction
- Engineering, Architectural
- Building materials
- Light construction
- Steel construction
- Lightweight construction
- Structural materials
- Engineering
- Building Materials
- Building Construction
- Light Construction, Steel Construction, Timber Construction
- Structural Materials
- Wood Science & Technology
- 691 23
Chapter 1 American Heavy Timber Construction -- Chapter 2 The Origins of Heavy Timber Construction -- Chapter 3 The Great Chicago Fire and Heavy Timber Construction -- Chapter 4 Heavy Timber in the Midwest -- Chapter 5 The End of Heavy Timber Construction -- Chapter 6 The Performance of Heavy Timber Construction -- Chapter 7 The Resurgence of Heavy Timber Construction -- Chapter 8 A Hope for Survival -- Chapter 9 Conclusion.
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.