Fire Resistance in American Heavy Timber Construction History and Preservation / [electronic resource] :
by Jesse Heitz.
- XV, 118 p. 76 illus., 54 illus. in color. online resource.
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.
9783319321288
10.1007/978-3-319-32128-8 doi
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.