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Preface to third edition vii Acknowledgements xiii 1Introduction to architectural conservation . 1 Part I Structural Aspects of Historic Buildings 2Structural actions of historic buildings 25 3 Structural elements I: Beams, arches, vaults ynd domes 37 4 Structural elements II: Trusses and frames 51 5 Structural elements III: Walls, piers and columns 6l 6 Structural elements IV: Foundations 79 Part n Causes v/'Decay in Materials and Structure 1 Climatic causes of decay 93 8Historic buildings in seismic zones 119 9 Botanical, biological and microbiological causes of decay 133 10 Insects and other pests as causes of decay 139 11Man-made causes of decay 157 12 Internal environment of historic buildings 173 Part m The Work of the Conservation Architect 13 Multi-disciplinary collaboration projects in (he UK 189 14 Inspections and reports 203 15Research, analysis and recording 221 16 Preventive maintenance of historic buildings 235 17Fire 251 18 Presentation of historic buildings 261 19Cost control of conservation projects 273 20Rehabilitation of historic buildings 277 21Special techniques of repair and structural consolidation 295 22 Conservation of modern buildings 327 Appendix I Historic buildings as structures by RJ. Mainstone 337 Appendix 11 Security in historic buildings 347 Appendix III Non-destructive survey techniques 353 Appendix IV Manifesto for the Society for the Protection of Anciem Buildings 359 Appendix V 1COMOS Charters 361 Bibliography 369 Index to buildings, persons and places 381 Subject index 383