This is a practical guide to the assessment and repair of historic buildings, which should be of interest to structural engineers, architects, surveyors and builders working in all aspects of building conservation. Taking a practical step-by-step approach, the authors discuss the appraisal of buildings and the differences in structural behaviour between new and existing structures. Each stage in the appraisal is explained, using examples from the authors' own work. sections on masonry, concrete, timber and the complex issues of iron and steel framed buildings. Techniques for testing the...