Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction (Hardcover)

Name: Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction
Author: Jesse Heitz

History and Preservation

von Jesse Heitz Verlag: Springer International Publishing

1st ed. 2016 - Erschienen 24.06.2016 - Gebunden, 136 Seiten, 241mm x 160mm x 14mm, Sprache(n): eng

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Explains the genesis, design, features, and structural development of the heavy timber constructionHTC) in the United StatesProvides an extensiveanalysis of HTC performance under fire conditionsExamines redesign and repurposing of heavy timber buildings for non-traditional uses and the resulting performance implications in detailFeatures a case study exploration of an exceptionally well-preserved heavy timber buildingIncludes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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.

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.

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.

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