The Conservation and Structural Restoration of Architectural Heritage (Advances in Architecture Vol 1)

Structural analysis of architectural heritage is a new and growing branch of engineering. Knowledge of the history of architecture, material characteristics, instruments and techniques for investigations, diagnosis and restoration are all vital aspects for the correct understanding of structural behavior and the ability to make correct decisions for repair and strengthening techniques. This book contributes to the development of new approaches in these areas for everyone who is involved in the preservation of monuments.