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Structural Analysis of Historic Construction: Preserving Safety and Significance: Proceedings of the VI International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historic Construction, SAHC08, 2-4 July 2008, Bath, United Kingdom
Editor(s):  Dina D'Ayala, University of Bath, UK;  Enrico Fodde, University of Bath, UK
Price:  $299.95
Cat. #:  SW8728
ISBN:  9780415468725
ISBN 10:  0415468728
Publication Date:  July 01, 2008
Number of Pages:  1,588
Availability:  In Stock
Binding(s):  Pack

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Conservation engineering is the process of understanding, interpreting and managing the architectural heritage to safely deliver it to posterity, enhancing private or public utility vis a vis minimum loss of fabric and significance.

With increasing global interest in conservation engineering it is essential to open the debate on more inclusive definitions of significance and on more articulated concepts of safety by use of acceptable and reliable technologies, integrating further the activity of all the professions involved in conservation.

This book is an exchange of knowledge and approaches between researchers and professionals involved in conservation from diverse cultural backgrounds.


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The successful preservation of an historic building, complex or city depends on the continued use and daily care that come with it. The possibility of continued use depends on the adaptation of the building to modern standards and practice of living, requiring changes in constructional or structural features. Conservation engineering is the process of understanding, interpreting and managing the architectural heritage to safely deliver it to posterity, enhancing private or public utility vis a vis minimum loss of fabric and significance. These two objectives are sometimes conflicting. With increasing global interest in conservation engineering it is essential to open the debate on more inclusive definitions of significance and on more articulated concepts of safety by use of acceptable and reliable technologies, integrating further the activity of all the professions involved in conservation.